07 Wastewater Utility Report Res 2007-404
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM ~
May 18, 2007
TO: Steven E. Sheiffer, City Manager
FROM: Daniel L. Lynch, Utility Director jlhL-
SUBJECT: Wastewater Utility 2006 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and
Resolution No. 2007-404
All cities, villages, and sanitary districts in the State of Wisconsin that operate
wastewater treatment facilities must prepare and submit Compliance Maintenance
Annual Reports (CMAR) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).
These reports evaluate the overall condition of a community's treatment facility and may
be used as a basis to recommend or require corrective actions to deficient facilities.
The WDNR developed the CMAR Program to provide a uniform method to measure the
overall condition of Wisconsin's treatment facilities. The grading scale is similar to those
used in many high schools and colleges. It is based on a 0.00 to 4.00 point scale with
the final number converted to a letter grade (A through F). When communities receive
low grades the WDNR can require those communities to improve their treatment
facilities.
Grade Corrective Actions Additional Actions
Aor B Voluntary None
C Recommended Response to WNDR outlining
D or F Required community action to correct
deficiency.
The City of Janesville received an A for the 2006 report. No portions of the plant
generated a grade lower than an A.
A second part of this process requires the passage of a supporting resolution by the
CityCouncil. This resolution (No.2CJ07404) indicates that the COtmcilhas reviewed the
Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. The resolution is similar to those used in past
years and has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
The attached report and resolution are provided for your review and for Council action.
They must be submitted to the WDNR by June 30th.
cc: Herb Stinski, Director of Administrative Services/Assistant City Manager
Jack Messer, Director of Public Works l>171AA
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney '/'. .
JANESVILLE WATER & WASTEWATER UTILITIES
May 18, 2007
Compliance Maintenance Annual Reports History
The following table summarizes the point totals generated for past years' Compliance
Maintenance Annual Reports. This report shows the results using two different scales.
From 1991 through 2003, the treatment plant would have needed 71 points before the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) would recommend any
modifications to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and 120 points before any
modifications would be required. This grading system was based on a point system
where points were added for undesirable aspects or features of a plant - low point totals
indicated that the plant was operating properly.
The current grading system (since 2004) is now similar to those used in many high
schools and colleges. It is based on a 0.00 to 4.00 point scale with the final number
converted to a letter grade (A through F). The WDNR will require action depending on
the score received.
COMPLIANCE MAINTENANCE ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY
YEAR POINT TOTAL YEAR POINT TOTAL
1991 10 1999 13
1992 11 2000 29
1993 27 2001 15
1994 8 2002 16
1995 14 2003 17
1996 20 2004 3.78
1997 41 2005 4.00
1998 22 2006 4.00
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-404
A Resolution acknowledging the Common Council's review of the Compliance Maintenance
Annual Report of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is required by State regulation to atlllually prepare a
Compliance Maintenance Report that describes the physical conditions and performance of the City's
wastewater treatment and collection facilities; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the report preparation process, the Department of Natural Resources of
the State of Wisconsin (WDNR) requires the Common Council to adopt a resolution acknowledging
that it has reviewed the Compliance Maintenance Report; and,
WHEREAS, the Utility Director has submitted the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report of
the City of Janesville Wastewater Treatment Plant, dated May 29, 2007, to the Common Council for
their review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Janesville
that they have reviewed the aforementioned Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and find that no
action by the Common Council is necessary at this time to maintain compliance with current effluent
limitations.
ADOPTED:
Motion by:
Second by:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
DeGarmo
Loasching
Steeber
Truman
Wellnitz
Williams
APPROVED:
Steven E. Sheiffer, City Manager
ATTEST:
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS ~
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City Attorn y ,
Proposed by: Utility Director
Prepared by: Utility Director