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Home My WebLink About1994-12-06 Public hearing ,-....:'-.;:,. ";,,,';':; I,' :JUltk~\':',. " ',.... ,.~" I 1. , .f t:\ ~ i' I ! ~ ! I I I I I 'f I q '. , ,~ i':' j, ,', " r, . '~'r:.,\ ,) ". . ~'; , " ,." . '. ." ,I ',,::~, ,.'~'2,'~ :..~..:....,...:.,:,L,.:.~~;~:': ,.:~;;i~,,:~,'~d'~~\:;L~:~:i-~~":~;i:.1~~~~;':'~~~~:' ~1.~~;.I..'~i'~~~.!~~,:;:;;..~: j 'c.:.: ,~:.;~: '~C-:;'~::~":~',,.t;:j..:,.~,i",~ ,:..,..,.'"......_._.~~_.: '.' _ ..__..,:i. ' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center at the regular scheduled Coun- cil meeting at 7;30 p,m. on November 8, 1994, for the purpose of hearing comments for or against the proposed new rate increases for the Water System and the Wastewater Treatment System. Information on the proposed rate increases is available atthe City Clerk's Office and at IheOfflce of the Director of finance, MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ,1;0 ~~ .~ f1nodm\ccll.S~ ~10't ~ "'1 :. 0 -';"'" ~----,-,-'--,-_. ~~_.- - .... . ", . -~;.:,;. .. o:l~!\:'>""\' .......r;'" ,t: ;~-' ..) " ~ r ",1" . I, d, iwnrzi . _",I' /'~~ Ji r \ \.1. \1. "-~ ..h!cIl f~(\ ! ' \ i \ :1 . I I I II I 'I I I I k' I II:' i j I ! ~\"i ~ ..... 't . L.__ IT \'L' 0 .. ~ ,\' I , . ". , "I'.\'l" ,..' , .' '" . ;: . ','," , " f" . . ':! ' .'_l",,"::A_";,;''-"''-'.''~'_'' ,...,.,--<-,....-.,- . G R Q.U P December 2, 1994 Susan Howorwitz Mayor of Iowa City 410 E, Washington . Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Horowitz and City Council Members: . The Board of Directors of the Iowa City Area Development Group, Inc,' encourage the Iowa City City Council to support the proposed water rate stnicture. which' calls for declining rates for large consumption rather than adopting the unifonn rate structure, We believe that adoption of a unifonn rate' structUre would penalize existing industries requil'inghigh water usage and discourage new industries from considering Iowa City, Expansion of existing industries would also be curtailed if the industrial, rate was extinguished. Limited expansions and loss of' potential companies would affect the tax base, ~ ~ ~ We realize that the water issue is a controversial subject and that you are trying to meet federal ma. ndates,. You are faced with a difficult decision, we understand this and ask that you consider all aspects of the community iricluding our industrial users, Sincerely, ---'-~ lO 'J;' 0 o' ..,,.on rr1 "TI ~-- n ",f;;>__: I ."'" C')-':' ..=- - i') G. -\',-;1 U "W~~ -<!~' ". :)0 . . rl1 ::;:: --1 ''''j 0::..... ~o 'i..'Z' ~...". .. j::.o' Ul :&' ephen West ICAD Chair cc: ICAD Board of Directors I~~. ''-~ :,',': ~I' ;'J ~~~' (' .It;' '~1' i,:, ' :j;;I,f;, .;.i~" ~.. "'I () (. ;\}~: ~. tl'I - (l~ ' .lI>/\ ' _ ., ~1 "'--..~ ~;S 0, . IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. 325 E. Washington, Suite 100, P.O. Box 2567, Iowa City, IA 52244 . (319) 354-3939 Fax (319) 338-9958 ,.HOoIWo..... ~- - TO- )....'.'..'..... 0.,._' "\" ,';1,. " .,.,'..,..,-. " on ,-~ - ....'>,.1 - . , I. ~. . 1.0 -. .s::- O ~~ (... :;: ":''',1 0 :c; -: "'n . _ '< au "':::::7/1 /I ()-< N = /~ .;)1i;~.'/~~~7 . 1', -. ,u D a, ' ' 'I,', ,/ ' '.1l.: ~?iu; w ~"~"J.' . ' ." ,,)> is .,.. , ~ii~ ~~~~ ~: tJf:J/J:;1::;:- ~~4 ~~?M~~~1 . ~~Ask" -iiJ~~~, WiPAd.~)I~ ' "J ~ ~~, ' i o;~~ ~Itu- . ~ j6~ - CYL-. I ...~.~., ~~~I ~~~~~~<e- r ~ . ~UCa-u-_v1~'~ ~ k/ rt.- . I <?~ ,'lO~~i ~. .. ~~~:j ,', ~f',Y~;i~ ..' :::- I ,I ~,. ~~)W~~~- """lj, "~ 4~ <- . - J1 ...#JJ. 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','..,...,~,.."._... _" .'-- -,., ~.,"'-~""- ,.,._~_._,---,--, ...'., ,..--.-..-...,....- ., 915 Fairchild, 10WG City, Iowa 52245 November 25, i 994 Susan Horowitz, MalJor City of Iowa City City He il 410 E WashinQton , iowa City, Iowa 52245 Dear Ms, Horowitz: This is just a note of appreciation t.o you and to the other members of the city council for all the work you are doing in an attempt to solve our water end weste wat.er problems, vie have a lat"!]e tlOusehoid and a 10rge water bill,. but I would rather spend rnoneu on qoOd clean water and sewer services than in manu less important '. ... .... Vi ays, In the whole wster-se'.ver problem, I hope that Iowa City does not lose its civility, Civility has been such an important ingredient in making Iowa City a wonderful place to liIJe. r Very trul y yours, ".....11..~.' /' ,. , .) .(?w.-~ Mrs, Herbert t1i chae 1 ;) (J~ , I i , i , /'>l: i1 " ~: Up ,:.t..'.,) o C") .,.,.. -. ::;... co ):::::.:: .,... :'.'::0 -- :w- 'l.t' ::J~ O'l '~,.L (\J ,>- C:i ':::11 /...... o -'- ";: ~ u~ r ~..::Ji t:::r-J DI tr.-..~ ..:r 0'1 o - ~ .' ~:,i ;1 ~ ,{[HO ~~'r-.~,'''_~'' =L"~~ -,' .'::' ", )':"-""~\'" . .' .,...,.,...0"., .,};"': .'. . o d.1(){~' ." "'r: . ~i 5 :10, :.":~\,,,';:~' ::;', " '~~."'__' "~',' ,_....c.: . ',:> ' ',>," . :",'~f:~'l;; " "..','.1. ,.. .'~ , 'y, , " . , . , " "..,',-'.."". ,.: " "', " '.' .,...^..,.,.~..,........._._.__'..._>m...':...m..'1 ' '. '., .'..." .'"~~".,,,-< ,'~ , . '.'. .., .:-;~.,_.'.;....:,..-..~,..~, ,.""",,, . I f" # :'~. 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"', .. ,~. ~ " '.,0,- " , . .' ,,,,,~,''-'.'.--~,,..> .c~,.. ,'-c. ,._';...::, ...:;',:,.. ';':;'::... . , ,", ,..,..~'.._... .""" "~ ,..,,,,,.......-..', 603 Brookland Park Drive 20 Nov 1994 To: Iowa City Council & Manager THOUGHTS AFTER WATCHING COUNCIL MEETING The discussion of water rate increases and related issues is very disturbing, This sounds like such a serious problem that I don't understand why you are spending time on other issues, Why not put a freeze on all other city expenditures and projects until this one is resolved? Why talk about money for transit, for "south of Burlington", for salaray increases, more policemen, etc, etc, Water is so important, why isn't it being prioitized as the most important issue in Iowa City, Why aren't we looking at cutting back on other services in order to afford water? Fewer housing inspection, more infrequent garbage pick-up, No new enrichment benefits - perhaps cut back on a lot of them, Who can enjoy recreational services if they don't have safe water? What are the basic essential city services that we need to buy with our basic taxes, They should be paid for first. I know you love us all so much you want us to have the best of everything, no matter what the cost, and no matter how much suffering or nudging people out of the city, A concerned citizen (veteran, tax payer, mother, home owner, etc, etc,) ~m///J{ Bettyi;Kr~y ~ To Jim Throgmorton: What do you want - mob rule? It seemed to be that 9 speakers covered a lot of important points and each represented many people, We tried to elect council persons who are clear thinking, concerned and well intentioned, Ruling by crowds and noise does not seem to be desireable, It sounds as though you think our opinions are valuable only if we clutch at your coattails and overwhelming your public meetings, To Naomi Novick: Please stop saying there is nothing you can do, You can talk, stamp your teet, te\t%s who we need to talk to, You can advocate for cooperation and area and s~t~ ~ ii1 meetings, If state and federal regulations are unfair d n't stand stil and b~~~ft~, ;r: - , ,,- etty c ra =< r: "1J Tn .. rr1 ::= '9 As a social worker in my professional life, I often counseled with poor and ~~ :: i~.~ handicapped or disabled persons about ways to design independent living <To =~ ~._ . :=wr '0 j..e.,.'.. . 1:',:' 'I.". .',."" , f" '" I lo, ,.,...; ..~' , . , ,"\\~l' '.~ ,.. 'l, , .~' .' ',' -,,' .- ~~~\ ", I, ~' ,Y'j .'::1 , , '-..;, f" . ., , ",' . . ., ,. ,.._,' ~""""",,,_,;,"J.,,- ~,i1,."":!.'..,:~,l ...",~: "',, "1.,.1.;';':''-'-'.~'''.,..:.:......--\,''"''''''''c''''''','_""""",.,__,,_,._, _......~,L '. ""-'".-, I, . '\'. ,,' ." . ',.;'r~",', ", "''-;,'', 'C,.,<, '-'.., ~"~~'h _'._~,_,._,__, arrangements, One of the most obvious ways is to join with others in shared housing or shared services, Yet in the past the City has put all kinds of barriers in the way of independence and creative planning by rules such as limiting the number of unrelated persons who can live in one household, parking regulations, etc, These are proproperty, anti people kind of rules, To City Council-11-22-94 ,- { C"'::\ \ I have several friends that live in the collection of housing developments north of Rochester, Everytime I turn onto first Ave, and see the sign NO OUTLET I get a clutch of panic. One accident on that steep hillside - a big fire, an explosion, a jackknifed semi or other truck accident could create havoc. AT a minimum it seems there should be somekind of emerllency exit out First Ave or the end of Hickory Trail. How can such a situation develo~ Where were safety and common sense heads when those developments were approved, And now a new big apartment complexllll After Council Meeting 11.22-94: Why not get all the mayors in the region (all Iowa, or Eastern IA & Western ILL) affected by the water plant regs, ( and also, include those in the next level of cities coming up), Invite the Governors, State Legislatures, Federal officials to meet with you, 1, How to get more reasonable federal regulations? 2. What State and Federal Legislation is needed to intercept contamination at its source? (agricultural, industrial, urban, sewer, septic tanks, etc,) 3, We tried, and they aren't interested, isn't a good enough answer Mr. Manager. Try, try, again, If the problem is mutual, perhaps they have a better idea as to how to meet it. Keep fighting, and keep advocating for strength in numbers. Karen - Civil Disobedience is not to be ruled out as a last resort .. but be very very sure that Everything else has been tried. Other plans, other places, cooperative agreements, political pressure, whatever. 'A \;1 '~ ;;:.,., elected? Good luck. cool thoughts, F r this you wanted to be Be~Y Me ./)1 ~ , ,I' I i' lO ! I '::J: Cl .. .~:;'l.. - ....- , 0:;0 ! I ftlJ :!.: lJ.J- I a. ..J~ I i I {i:, n UI- , .",,, - - I <=:0 I ~...~ ! RA.. (.J !.:~ \ l.1J U:;.. :\' 0 - "J ..:r a 0) l~: ,! l', g; Il,)j I,>' ~, ;-. - I,,,, ~1()i C""''''.''I'---' . " O' . l,u ,___.~ --" " - II ~,v "0 J' '.".' ".,.... , , ,\1':':.... ", , ",":.".. ,","',; . r: J t.. '.' ,.i ~,J 10:, , '" ji;wii, ' '.,. '-. r ,.,~ C-> \ \J ~ ?~ rI' I ~ j II I I I '" I~" ,,' C rtot 4j.J"'~ r, ~i" ...... ~ ~.IY..J ;; (.~ IIJ' Itj .. j r'l / '" . '" . ,'1, \~ 1.~" . ,".. " ':".' \ ......;., f" ., . ~" , ' c....' ;0>"," _~"'-~," ~,..~.......:.. h;'~~''''':.'''' .~...:_,..~;,:,... ~._,~...."':'.":'._,..:. .......,:~:~,.,;.,_. ;,. ._'~_ '"~,, . " ...__,..... ....,'..,~.'~A_~_,., ._.,__............ 11-22-94 Lynn and Peggy Rowell 1420 Dover Street Iowa Ci ty, IA 52240 Iowa City Council 410 East Washington Iowa Ci ty, IA 52240 Dear City Council Members, We are not able to attend the council meeting where the water and sewer rate increase will be discussed, but we wanted to voice our feelings about the increase. We are opposed to the high increase in rates that have been proposed for our water and sewer usage. You are asking too much. In our homes when a big expenditure becomes necessary, we have to cut spending somewhere else in our budget to be able to pay for the big expenditure. For some reason, government officials do not know how to do this with the budgets they are given to work with to provide services for the people that have elected them. They just want to extract more money out of those that they serve without cutting spending in other areas to help off set the new financial requirements, I think your example shown in the the City News of the water increase is not showing a true picture of just how much an average family will have to pay, We have a family of four at our house. We have been paying about $84.00 every other month for the water and sewer, The first increase in February would cause our bill to raise to $117,60. Then one year later we would be required to pay $205,80 which is approximately a 245% incease, Then we would have to add the sewer and recycling increase to that total. Please do not place this burden on the citizens of Iowa City, I do not believe that our salary is going to increase at a rate to offset this increase, It is going to be very hard on our family to make these payments, .!;;?~ cI~ JMtI ~ Lynn and Peggy Rowell ". ..- ..1. 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Pi :i: k 1='" O~_I ........ \' JJ ~. ......... ;..~ ~"'''' .. :Po w .." : .~ ': :' ::' ,':'".':_"'t ~, ..; November 23, 1994 Councilor Ernie Lehman c/o City Hall 410 E Washington St Iowa City IA 52240 Dear Councilor Lehman: I am writing to you in regard to the water treatment plant and waste water treatment plant issues now under consideration, First of all I would, as a resident of Iowa City, like to thank each of you for doing your best to keep the lines of communications open with everyone affected by this issue. I did not attend the Council meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 1994, but did watch the complete meeting on Channel 4. I did this on purpose so as not to let the emotions of the moment interfere with my trying to gain knowledge on this issue. All of you are to be commended as to your evenhanded reaction to the very abrasive attitudes displayed by some of the speakers, Many times I may be on th~ opposite side of some of you on issues, but I would nevertheless demand of myself the civility of behavior that each and everyone of you deserve. I would like to list for your review some points of concern that I, as a citizen and businessman in this community, see as affecting me in both roles. 1. Use of the 230 acre site if purchased for the water plant - I was never confused, as were some, that the water use fees would not be used for any purposes except debt retirement and costs of running the plant. However, the issue has been raised as to the possibility of eventually developing the area in some fashion, I remember reading a newspaper article some time ago listing various possibilities requested by various groups within our community including a park like area with nature trails, Councilor Kubby mentioned last evening something to that effect, I would oppose this for two reasons, The first is that any community based use would require tax dollars to implement and to maintain, I feel that those dollars could instead be used to reduce the monthly water and sewer payments which we all must pay, If the council wants to consider expanded use of the site, either in the near future or even years down the road, I think you should explain that stance publicly and explain where you intend to get the funding and justify f" - I " ~,\O't -~ ..',- ~'- - ~ "'.0 i.)..".:: 'I .,- " I"'" 10, ,it:. ;", .) ,r.r.T~l ;--:-- (, "\ [ -', ., I \; ~ ;-'-?~ , r ' : I~ I i I ! . I I . i : ~l, , I'" " Ii :\ j ~~ ~.~': ~ ~~- 'C' ROO, bJ tt! t l'f:r.:.. -" ~J!~ o ~~Olf I ,,!j , , " , '.',tll' , ': , " . .., ,'".....'......" ".~~,_, .,_,;.,_,.', ..'-' . .,,-,-,'. ...,,'.. '" ;;-:.;',l'.;,;" ,.~.;,~_.,"'-,.-, .,;, '-'. ,,' ,0' ',.,.', Page 2 Water and Sewer Plant Discussion why you feel that an expanded use of this area would be a better use of our tax dollars than using those dollars to offset some of the scheduled rate increases. The second reason I oppose this is that I feel that if any other type of development on this land is reasonable and feasible, be it parking lot or structure, that the present owners of the land should be allowed, as part of the condemnation settlement, the exclusive right to pursue this development, To do otherwise seems to me would be a grossly unfair way of implementing condemnation proceedings. 2, The possible use of alternative sites - I have heard through last night's discussion and from comments within our community that there may be alternative sites for a possible location, They include the area south of town where test drilling has occurred, the Coralville Reservoir, a site just south of 1-80 which supposedly someone is willing to sell (I have never heard of it's exact location) and our municipal airport. If all of these sites and perhaps others which have already been considered and rejected as not being feasible either economically or geologically, I think that each option should be pUblicly explained as to the reason for its rejection. At my prior place of employment, I was involved to some extent with water treatment and waste water treatment plant construction. I have observed that there were, at times, several alternative solutions which were not raised due to the parameters given to the engineer by the municipality. What might have made sense originally may, due to the current public outcry, not be valid now, Perhaps it is time to think about "reinventing the wheel" (usually a process to which I am opposed). An overall review by Howard R Green & Stanly Consultants, not just of the current proposed design and it's parameters, but also of the basic assumptions used to start the current design process might yield a better more sellable and cost effective solution. I certainly do not have the expertise to claim that this would be the case, I am only suggesting that you consider that premise, 3. Timing - Mr. Atkins stated that we are under sever time constraints, a point which I am not disputing, However, a _clearer explanation as to what the time constraints really ccare,dI believe, would be helpful to everyone, I would think ~tha~the federal government has issued some specific ~t~~ines as to when the council must act, when a design '<J;mus~be completed and submitted to whomever in the federal ~gq~[rnment must review and approve it, when construction ~ mJis,'tl be started and when it must be completed, if ~ a~iicable, when and how a protest can be lodged and perhaps ...,. otlmr dates for testing the finished product, etc. If these O'l - - 0_ :)" ~-- 1 R~~ ~:. , .... ... , r ~o, I"" , . i"'i ;~:' ,. , '~~\'r' . ,~ " "k. .. " '., . '."" ~ -. . ....,.^.,'>-.,.",h..."_..:. , ' ;, " '_' L' _~,~ ._:~ ..,' ,_.......:,,; -"<,-~.;~, :.;. "'::<':'l.~'~' ':',~';:"',," \l; 0':'~~'~;".;" '-'- ~',i":,:.\~,\'.:.;"';,("~:, OJ ~ ,,;. i~\lr"',...,;;" 'I. ~ ..-co, -'-"c.",~"".:.\i',..,~'..,.''''~..,' ..-:--'.~"..,~.',''',.,,-~._. -,.---, ,-,.,., " -:t ,o~ 'r-;"~": no'., / ~J V , \D J:" ;z:: :-En 0 ;> :-':', <: ""'~ ~_?' N " '. \D (U" type of specific dates have not been issued, the~JJfe&l ;11 that the City of Iowa City should request those t~li1fest~l My point is that we, as a community, need to be ~e ~f f~e rules which you, our elected officials, must play~y. ~hen all of us will have the knowledge to consider our options as a community. Questions which might be answered are: Do we really have time to stop the process and take a hard look at alternatives? When do specific monetary penalties come in to play and what exactly are their amounts? Is an appeal process for implementation possible within our time constraints? Does it make economic sense to incur some monetary penalties in the short term to save additional dollars by a redesign/relocation of the proposed plants? Do we hav~ time to assess the mood of the newly elected Congress as to their attitude on rescinding "unfounded mandates" which may allow us some financial relief? Do ~le, as a community, have time to launch a hopefully massive lobbying effort to Congress to perhaps receive some financial relief? Do we have enough time to monitor the bond markets so as to issue our bonds at the most advantageous time in order to reduce interest costs? These are some of the time related questions which I would appreciate being clarified and which I believe many of our citizens would also appreciate being clarified. o Page 3 Water and Sewer Plant Discussion it~ .,.-....., " ( , ~' 1',""\ ' \~ ..~Q ("..:J,....I ! " ~ I ! i ,I .. I , I 'I I' I ! 4, Total Costs - As was pointed out in last night1s meeting, the $50 million and $41 million costs are not representative of the total costs. I believe that the total costs including interest need to be explained to our community. Again, if time can be taken to take advantage of fluctuating bond markets, this should be explained. Maybe the citizens want to ask the council to wait 6-12 months or more to catch a favorable bond market even if that puts our community at risk for fines. Can city staff provide the community with several ll~lhat if" scenarios? I am also unclear as to the extent that the pipeline will add to the total costs, Has Howard R Green studied the various alternatives ie: relocate the plant, relocate the pipeline, necessary protective measures needed to be taken on either? If no provisions for these costs has been made, surely someone at Howard R Green is knowledgeable enough to make a guess. If an additional cost has to be added to the current estimate, might it not be less expensive to change the system and go to another site? If not, could not council explain that fact with hard figures? Can someone estimate the cost of litigation with the present owners even if the city if 100% successful? What about a "worst case" scenario if the present owners win? How much will it cost in downtime for our entire water system if a pipeline disaster (rupture, fire, etc) does happen? I realize that the city will insure itself against . , : I , , I ~. I" , l ,) 'I,.. ~""':' ...."'\.,;, 'it 0-__-__.;-- .--M- . 0.""]:;', l f" I I I \ , ., " :':.:c:.;~~~:..~ ,{ (--- \ .~ 'T I" I I j , I I' . I !(, '\ ~,,'" 'J ~~ I'r~ 'It ;, i 1 -', ' -t"1 '.\"\ , ... , " \ '.. ~' . , ,,'.,'. Page 4 Water and Sewer Plant Discussion such disasters, but how large would the deductible be and \'Ihat are the "human costs" if such a disaster happens? I would hope that someone can clearly discuss what measures the city has taken to lessen these problems and what exposures, if any, still remain. 5, Alternative Financing Methods - While I surely would admit I can afford any planned increase, I am curious as to how the "avera~e'l 750 gallon usage was established. I checked the usage on our last bill and it was 1300 gallons. If the usage is based on 750 gallons/month, then I am okay as mine was a two month reading, If not, I do not see how I can lower my personal usage as there are just the two of us at home. My wife does approximately two loads of laundry per week and we rarely water our lawn. It would be nice to have a clarification on the usage, I have a real problem with the proposed change in the current based rates to a level rate no matter what the usage. On the surface it seems to espouse fairness, However, I as well as many members of the business community, remain very skeptical of such changes. I feel that there is a great likelihood of another agenda being played out behind the scenes. It is the same issue of "no growth" vlhich the business community opposes, One of the guiding principles of setting reduced volume rates for water, sewer (public), gas, electricity, telephone and telecommunications (private) is to attract and to keep industry. To reverse that policy would dramatically alter the cost of producing a product or service for the large volume users, Common sense will tell you that businesses have to assess "all costs" when they seek to relocate to or expand in a community, This l'Iill be a great "dis-incentive" for our community, Ask Iowa-Illinois if they would ever consider modifying their rate structure as you are considering doing. More insidious to me is the very real possibility that our good corporate community members such as Proctor & Gamble, United Technologies and General Mills to name a few, may have to reevaluate their viability to do business in Iowa City. In my opinion, even the remote possibility of that happening is disastrous and terribly short sighted, How can anyone even contemplate adopting a policy which could create such a jolt to our local economy in terms of lost property taxes, unemployment and additional __ pressure on social services resources, Some of you may feel ~ that I am an alarmist or that I am spouting the old Chamber e.:.~ ci:) ~!i,~ommerce party line. I do not apologize for my pro- KI' :t:: ))o'S1l.ness stance. I am also aware that speakers such as Mark ~ ~ ~~.lth, who told me face to face that he objects to any and p , ""'" O"l 'ciH growth, has the ear if not the heart of some of the ip,~ ~ ;~~bers ~df councdil, Thislis why we are afsthskePbti~al of some ~ w~~ YOU7 1 eas an proposa s as you are 0 e USlness ~'r @mmunlty I s proposals on growth. O"l - o ,11.1.111 --', - , ..' ~.~-), ~10tj 'I;;.;, , RD., '._ ./ ..,l U o ,- '.'8:Ii1\!; ,..',.'. . " .r--~~- 1 C~\ . \J .. ,~t ('~r ~ }.' ! ~ t', \ '/;. ~ I' .' I. 'I I ! II i , : ". I I~' I I ['0 r ;J., ~,~~ :.' , , .. ;C.... 0 .. <~, I" I' . . ,:,t"., " . ..,.'\\.1,. " ., .,,"" .,' ~ , "..: ~ , , "~,!, f" " "', . <" " '., ._,__~L. .~_.....;., ._~_.._,.,' , . ~' ,_ _~:,1 ':':'::'__'_~~_""""'~"_""'."~_~"'''_'u"-.,,.,........;._~'';':.J'':,...__,~_.:__._.:.:._.~... ' . .'.,--,_..__. --".._---~-----.;.._---,_. Page 5 Water and Sewer Plant Discussion All of this aside, I must still commend each and everyone of you for your willingness to be open and take heat about this issue. If I have held your attention this long, I hope that perhaps I have either offered a new idea or two or more probably reemphasized the thoughts of others who have contacted you previously. I think that I can say, with a minimum of dissent from my fellow citizens, that we will rally behind any decision ,you finally make if we believe that you have dealt openly and honestly with us on all the issues and that you have explored and explained to us all of our community's possible choices. Very truly yours, Cl?en.~1 t0~~ Thomas F, Werderitsch PS. I must also affirm my support that the council provide some sort of monetary relief for our low income and fixed income citizens, Those of us who are able should shoulder a little extra to make sure that happens, I - (Y) :::t. f'" .. :.:;:~ . . co n::O nar,;4 Rili z: t:.J- o::r ",J~ oi"i en ()r- mUlIl N >-u E';., ;:. J-....,. ..- -.. 0 u::;'" ;;e -" ...:r 0 en 'K~' --- 1'O~ "..:-'~-_.. ~ T ., '.' ~;~= .,' ... ~~. .'?,"_jJ~:;""'-'-':'~~~:"':'--"" .'~,~'-S"" 0, .,.._".. ;:," 5~~.' ....1 " 1 "1 " ....'!' , .',' f" ,,'.. ,,' ;",.,~,,,, ,.,,'n". .,'.Lo'.,~'.. M.... .:.. . . . r, ' ' __. ....~_ :~_I':"':""_'"\~~:.;"~:.';"~:':I:....j;....~;.:'u:::':.::.\;'~;1)~;l;:'~:';i:.<l'",:,t,:,:~';;'~:':~::;;.:.:'::':';..;:.:.J~'.l.~:;2;:,;..:'-,;~,_:;;,'",::,"...~ ",:";,:,:~,~:,~~_"",_"",,,,';,,~,,,-,,,: ....",'-....._.~__..__.. ., Crisis Center Crisis Line Business Line Food Bank (319) 351-0140 (319) 351-2726 (319) 351-0128 321 East First Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 November 23,1994 ) Dear Members of the Iowa City City Council: I am writing on behalf of the 1,435 Iowa City households that turn to the Crisis Center for assistance because they have incomes at or below the Federal Poverty Rate. Crisis Center Volunteers have told me that they are extremely concerned about the impact of prospective higher rates for sewer and water service, The Volunteers, those with the most intimate knowledge of how people with low and/or fixed incomes , manage to survive, question whether the increases can be absorbed by the people that we assist. We are painfully familiar with the tragic effects of homelessness, Increased rates will force additional citizens into crowded shelters. We hope that you will keep those with no ability to pay for increases foremost in your minds when you decide about the water and sewer rates. ('~':'". Ii ..l1.,-1 (' . \l ,~ r.::.- i' \ , . , \ ,I ~, J Please contact me if you have any questions about my request. Sincerely, .(ft~ Ellen McCabe Executive Director CC: Crisis Center Volunteers Crisis Center Board of Directors ., -....... C') I.J') <.r t"".. .. ._~ Lou C\J ~..... - :~o !!? ....... 'l,'- ,;;,j a.. .-./>~ , ~,.J:..._ _J CTI - ~:l:I (\J >,.w ~b :=.. )- :t 0 -' \.j~" :e .,,.. ..:r 0 0'\ - G' '==- ,:.. 0 :) . ". - T . .'. ---.' -- J.....'..",..'......'.."..:" Q' '", ::Y.''': ~: :' " ~ ".',/.' ;:. ,." ~,o't ,,,........... ... r.........." "'S ;/, ! r. ..~ ~o, '. \ ~~~ ;,:s;,,;'.;.1 / ......:-..... ..1', -~\ r I I \ \l .~~ (,:.:..-' '. (\ " " '" I f,\; I ' . ' " Ii ! III ! [I I 'I I' , I 'I . . i I : [ I : 'c I! I I':, :' 'i J I..,. : I I \ ' ' Q',~:'~' I ., ;',~_,': :"~lN~:' rt~, \' I '" . .', ' .-r'II' '.'t" .. , '.... f" " . 1, ,_'_'P,,,...(:___ r Cl fT1 P.l\GE 0 1 " q .',:; ~-:;)~ " ""~'h".~' :....::;,.-.c..,,~~;,;....: ':~_, o :r: (') '"':>1 ';', c=n . wat.~ (REVISED) 0=:, I I"". _ N " _~ENT THR DEC 1,1994 04:53 BY WELDON E, HEITMAN EXPIRES~~/l5~94i,Yi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1'1 - ;'';..-:0.':' -"-'1 ~!.. o..c N '..,..' <::;r; > THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO: HEITMAN, WELDON E r..) o To the city council:December 1,1994 I was present at the council meeting Nov 22 but chose not to speak because of the numerous people there who also wanted to speak. I have chosen instead to put my thoughts down on paper for your consideration. I am very concerned about the proposed increases in our bills for water and sewer. We moved into a new home in Iowa City after 17 years in Coralville and, frankly speaking, I feel like moving back to Coralville, I had not envisioned buying a new home and then having to worry about an excessive water and sewer bill, Quite honestly I would find ways to cut back on usage so as to soften the blow of these increases. I am sure others would also and it is naive of the council and city manager to believe otherwise, in spite of your warnings about this to the people of Iowa City, For the record there are two in our household and I have calculated that our bill would go from $80 to $110 to $150 with the proposed increases. I can't imagine what a large family or retired persons on fixed income must face, Now that I have the griping out of the way I do have some specific proposals for your consideration. I agree with Ed Barker to a great extent that we should wait till the new congress is in session and present this problem of federal mandates without appropriate funding. Our senators and representative must be involved in this either to the extent of modifying the law or providing some federal money. I think the same is true of the state in terms of providing money. I look at all the money we pay in taxes-income, property sales, etc and I am livid that that we are not able to get some of that back to help finance this project. The 5% sales tax on our water is even more irritating in view of the what is happening. I really believe that if you are unable to accomplish anything in this regard that we as city should simple say "no" and make a real issue of this with the press and the whole country. I also believe that somehow property taxes must come into play here. There are two aspects of this, First of all, if you were to add some sort of special assessment or simply increase the taxes, then the actual amount would be decreased by virtue of the deductibilty on the federal and state tax forms, In essence we would be getting some our money back from the government, Our water bill increase is not deductible. Secondly, in relation to the property tax issue, I think the city must do detailed review of the city budget and eliminate some programs with the savings diverted to the water project, As a nurse one of our standard approaches is a priority system- we do what is more important first and tasks of lesser importance are done later. This must be a serious approach to this task.I'm sure a few business people will be unhappy at losing business but such is life,(Did anyone see the recent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IHISNETA 12/01/94 04:57 WELDON E. HEITMAN -- ~,o't I 't. / ".,~ :co .~... ~ - - - :- - li' 0 ,:',:: f~~ ~' l[ ~ 1 1 I , i ~1. " r: t~ '< ~ !~'l t I ~ ~ ~ ~ t~1 ;1 I 10, - -, . I'" r j' ".",' ... ., ',' , '" ~ '.n \ I : .'.'1 ',.: ,:lffi%.i'i.~ . , ' , '~. , '~..' f" ,. .- . . ., .. "" ":'.~.....~.,,~-; ;:'..'.,C::";"'!c:,,,"" THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS PAGE 02 .wate~ (REVISED) SENT THR DEC 1,1994 04:53 BY WELDON E, HEITMAN EXPIRES 12/15/94 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ movie "Dave" in which a look alike president of the U.S. did just what I am suggesting here?), One other suggestion in regard to this second aspect would be to simply designate a large portion of the property taxes on newly constructed homes to the water project-for example of the taxes on all new homes designate 50% for schools and law enforcement and the rest to the water plant. I have also have a few suggestions for other sources of income, Since the contractors and developers have increased the demand for the water and sewer you should asses them all a one time fee of $2500-5000 and designate ALL this to the water/sewer plants, This would include the subcontractors-painting, electrical, plumbing, and heating, The realtors also make a lot of money by new people moving here and increasing the demand. I suggest a 5% tax on real estate commissions, A $100,000 sale at 6% equals $6000 x 5% equals $300. I'm sure with the housing turnover here that this would generate a considerable sum, In this case and the previous suggestion the amount taxed would be deductible as a business expense and the actual amount paid would be less because of the deductibilty on the tax forms. The city would again be diverting money from the state and federal government to itself, I also believe the local sales tax option should be considered so out " of town visitors could share the expense. I was recently in Council I'~'" Bluffs and they have such a tax as does Iowa County, You might speak with representatives there to assess the impact on business. I have not heard anything about the possibility of restructuring the present water plant, If The Russians can retool an armament factory into making sausage, I would think we could do something with what we have and build a second smaller cheaper plant as a backup and for increased demand, .". .1 c-,. \ " I am also very nervous about the proposed location being so close to the oil pipeline, This does not seem very prudent, In closing I do appreciate the time and effort you have spent on this project. Never lose sight of the fact that your allegiance is to the people of Iowa City and not to the state or federal beauracracy. If you take a stand on our behalf, I for one will support you, By the same token, my anger over this will be reinforced every time I see my water bill. ~ 1,'''9 i I 1. II I[ IF'. U i'iftl. ." "'JiI Sincerely, LuQQiJ~~ ~ Weldon E. Heitman 1224 Jensen Street Iowa City, Iowa 52246 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IHISNETA 12/01/94 04:57 WELDON E. HEITMAN -- ~~ .'(L 0 " ~ ~"'-- ,- ,'. -~r;O' )-.,.',..". '\ . 1,',," "", ,:,(,J ,.':' 7.,cq " ,... "'-' 'I"" ." I ,.,,~', [J .-1.' .....' ,.:, . 1', n"1~,-o;-j'. ,'l/.lill.."" .....~-..- J, r-"\ \. ..:~\ ,'~, ' .-. (,""rX :' l'~ I \.1' .1 ~ ,. 11'1 r ! I. I . I : l I I ~:' I' ! ! " I' l- ,( , ,..../ '. .."-'...... , , ~t~I!..!'. '~.'. " 'Ir. Iii . I,.'t, " .......~ 1~ ,. ....'1 ,":.,'...., , ~.~ \\ t,:. , ',.. " ,. .. , \,' , , - .~... . ,.'- ,'_,~.\,~,,:,," ,,-,,',,",~,;.~,':,l":,l,:"}"__':": ,::.'_"'-",; .:,-..";.:;',>.-,1'" .....'0,...'1':,' .'" November 30, 1994 Iowa City Council: I attended the November 22, 1994 meeting regarding the new water plant and waste water facility along with the outrageousl~proposed increases in fees. I read and hear that the "average" residence uses 750 cf of water each month. It seems that someone is using most of my "average amount". I am charged the minimum fee of $45.73 for the two month period. I have been told the minimum fee charged is for the minimum cf used, which is 300 cf. If I did use 300 cf, which I don't, that would mean I only used 150 cf each month not 750 cf. Seems I am charged for several cf that I am not using. Guess in this case it doesn't pay to conserve. Or just maybe if more residents would conserve we would not need to be building such a large facility. Also, what ever happened to the thinking that you should only pay for what you use? How do you think widowed, senior citizens on a fixed income will be able to pay these enormous bills. Especially when they are paying for a lot that they are not even using. I wonder just how many Iowa City residents know that a portion of their water and sewer I~~re actually used to purchase land for recreational use, i.e., soccer fields. D. Vitosh f" , Ie I ~ I' " t, "1 " ~ r~.. I', " 11 ~l '(~. I,. ~~ m u I 0 l N :::t: .. . ,4..p. ..rn., N .~....... c~ :1 !:t;O ~;r.'I,j ird ::r: ~..!.J- CI.. ~..J~ ~ (\J :...JI- cr.:.:.: = I .>.w ~ U ;::<:( W u:-".. 0 .~ 0 ~ - en ,,~O~ I.::) ~ 0, ,{C-.-. ~ _ ,_ -- =.~~ V"v ,~'o_~ " ---,~ :.'::11 1- I . , , .~ ~A l,..... , I' r, > .:.i': ~ I , ('Y"fij "';l~::,:.:i~.:. I ""~~ 'I " , ".. TOP TEN REASONS NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE CURRENT IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT 10) It's too expensive. Cedar Rapids built a larger plant, serving 5 times as many people, for a land cost of $195,000. Iowa Citians will pay $4,390.000 for land (22 times more!) under the current proposal. 9) There is a gasoline and fuel oil pipeline on the proposed site that, if ruptured, could contaminate the site permanently. No money has been allocated for moving this mile long pipeline. 8) North Corridor w!;:llls may run dry. No well interference studies have been completed. It is possible this plant with its eight Silurian wells (pg. VI-11l and three Jordan wells (pg. VI-8) will damage the wells in the surrounding area. 7) The City has not received DNR approval for this site. The gasoline pipeline and well interference issues may result in this site not being approved. These issues need to be resolved BEFORE spending any money on land and plant design. 61 We are being intimidated by the City Manager with threats of $10,000 a day fines and court orders forcing us to comply if we don't proceed with this project. None of this is true. 51 It is not the best use of this land. Iowa City needs to draw good businesses to the Iowa City area. This land is zoned for commercial use and could be the site for the next ACT, NCS or Rockwell. Tax revenues would be approximately $900,000 per year. As we watch businesses move to Coralville we will be paying to maintain our newest park. 4) There .ar..e better alternatives. A site south of Interstate 80 would eliminate the risk of the gasoline pipeline, eliminate more than a mile of water and sewer lines, eliminate the need for dam repairs and reduce interference with surrounding wells. This alternate site would save $3,000,000 in land cost, thousands in litigation and has better park land. In the short term, the potential exists to tie into the Cedar Rapids water system and purchase , water while we watch for Federal regulations to ease. 31 The North Dubuque Street site is the dumping ground 'for all the septic systems in the North Dubuque Street area and North Liberty's sewage plant. Do we really want our drinking water to come from this source? 21 There is no public support for this project. People do not want to spend $52.3 million on a water plant; they don't want to pay for more parks or trails. Our citizens want safe drinking water and know that their water bills _1_,_1. _ _ I. .. I. 1 I , ,.. . .- ,I ..... .. I. ~, " i 'I I i '\ ,':! '., I ~ " !"; , :1 \ !:! j ~i :'! ;~ ~ I, , . ! I I I ~ " ~l " ~',i I, ,. I,;) , i; " I'; ,'" I': I',! I, I"~; I' I' ~ ; I , r. , r: r'~~ 0LJ I VI It'S too expensive. l.eaar l1aplOs DUllt a larger plant, serving t:> times as many people, for a land cost of $195,000. Iowa Citians will pay $4,390.000 for land (22 times more!) under the current proposal. 9) There is a gasoline and fuel oil pipeline on the proposed site that, if ruptured, could contaminate the site permanently. No money has been allocated for moving this mile long pipeline. 8) North Corridor w~lIs may run dry. No well interference studies have been completed. It is possible this plant with its eight Silurian wells (pg. VI-11) and three Jordan wells (pg. VI-8) will damage the wells in the surrounding area. 7) The City has not received DNR approval for this site. The gasoline pipeline and well interference issues may result in this site not being approved. These issues need to be resolved BEFORE spending any money on land and plant design. 6) We are being intimidated by the City Manager with threats of $10,000 a day fines and court orders forcing us to comply if we don't proceed with this project. None of this is true. 5) It is not the best use of this land. Iowa City needs to draw good businesses to the Iowa City area. This land is zoned for commercial use and could be the site for the next ACT, NCS or Rockwell. Tax revenues would be approximately $900,000 per year. As we watch businesses move to Coralville we will be paying to maintain our newest park. ,.,-... 4) There ~ better alternatives. A site south of Interstate 80 would eliminate the risk of the gasoline pipeline, eliminate more than a mile of water and sewer lines, eliminate the need for dam repairs and reduce interference with surrounding wells. This alternate site would save $3,000,000 in land cost, thousands in litigation and has better park land. In the short term, the potential exists to tie into the Cedar Rapids water system and purchase , water while we watch for Federal regulations to ease. '';'.:' " ! .. " '~ i/,~' , 3) The North Dubuque Street site is the dumping ground for all the septic systems in the North Dubuque Street area and North Liberty's sewage plant. Do we really want our drinking water to come from this source? I" 2) There is no public support for this project. People do not want to spend $52.3 million on a water plant; they don't want to pay for more parks or trails. Our citizens want safe drinking water and know that their water bills don't need to triple in order to have that. Tell Howard Greene to go back to work and come back with a $30 million water plant! If he can't do it, let's look for someone who can. I, AND THE #1 REASON NOT TO BUILD THE PLANT... ;. ~'r 1) i.~I~!.f.~ ,,~"'~ ;l;;';~ Jim Glasgow will move into Iowa City and run for City Council! '~'Ol.\ \..,.,.".. ~[' ---'-0- ,l . _'___ ,_ _'n ........' .-"'.'.'.-...''" -~- ,- .~- .- 0) i! ;~ @ iJ n i) f'1 :~~ !<! ., ~-J !i.j rl '.'.j , 11 1'1 !:} ~'~ ;~ '. " ~ I I :1 ~ ~ I' f:1- r:l 'j b l,"f !.l )"J .! r.f 'i, U ~. , . .i , J..., \. ~ II Ii 1.'1 I; i:" I"" fl' I,L Ll I" I). i",.,\ , ',' ~ i ,:, 1" ~~ i.,:): "","1 1_,,'.:, I'; I i i. I,,;,',,' 1../:, ~p , LJ ,(._ 0 ,m;\tz1 ,,...--;, ,( i (-", \\ \.\ '.\ ;-.AIfJ' (,'f":~ : I " ,. , i" ' I I I I I : i i , I i i I I i I i r, i i J I ~~ ~T ' ) , .,~.~,. ;':~;: . f:,~:~~' " \S;]!"', -'" 1 ~90~ \' jt;. ", ....J " , , ..'~~ ~" . " .. , , ~' ..", \ ....,. ,~::.":,'':':.,:;.:;,.;,, ',.". .,:,.-.:,,,:;:,,~;,~,;,:~.~~-~:-,.:,,:, ;; " Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants Survey Iowa Cities Over 20,000 Population Prepared By Edwin K. Barker December 4, 1994 The following questions were submitted to the appropriate officials of each of the cities listed: 1. Are you having any trouble with the Iowa DNR or the EPA in regard to meeting water and waste water requirements? 2, What is the source of your water? 3. What would a monthly residential bill for water and sewer service using aoo cuft of water per month? 4, Do you feel that some of the solutions are worse than the problem? Are you concerned about your employees being exposed to more and more chemicals that need to be used to treat the water to meet the ever increasing standards? 5, Are you now doing or planning on doing any major construction or overhaul to your water and/or waste water plants? 6. Do you think the recent rapid increase in EPA standards and requirements will slow down significantly in the near future? 7, What is the capacity of your water plant, the average daily use and the maximum daily use in recent years? a, Do you have a variable water rate schedule? The enclosed below. answers received to questions 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and a are on the chart. The answers to questions 4 and 6 are in narrative form The response to question 4 was as follows: (I have paraphrased and combined the answers from several people some of whom answered "Yes", some of whom answered "No", and some who had no opinion or didn't know,) Question 4: Do you feel that some of the solutions are worse than the problem? Are you concerned about your employees being exposed to more and more chemicals that need to be used to treat the water to meet the ever increasing standards? "Yes. The technology available now makes it so we can measure and test not only for so many more things, but also to test the amounts rather than. for 1 in a million, but for 1 in a billion and it perhaps will go to 1 in a trillion in the future. Even though it has not been proven that some of these things are harmful, we still have to treat the water as though they are. This all costs lots of money and we must use more and more techniques to treat the water. Who knows the risks we might take by putting more and more chemicals into the water and this also exposes our water plant employees to more and more chemicals, People are becoming to believe in perceived problems, We , .-- - --~~ 0..).::' - - f" , "''' Ii;,' ftl" ,:," D I I D. ., I, ,~,,, ., .11 ,,'~. ,>' . '....':'., ,."" , , 'I~"" " I': ,--: ';.~I, 1,\1/.-':, ... " .,".;.. . , ~) , ',,' .\",,,:.(, .' "_~~'l' ;~" ....;,.." , ,:, , ,.' " .... , ,,' "....-.,..~ .. all want safe water but there are practical limits to what we should be doing. There is some movement on the part of EPA that they need to be more practical and reasonable rather than the attitude that we can test for all of these added things and can test for more minute amounts. I believe their intentions are good but they do not know how much water a person would have to drink each day for how many years to possibly be exposed to something that might cause cancer. We maintain a continuous educational program for our employees so that chemicals are always handled properly. In the past the environmentalists have probably . wielded too much influence, but they seem to be becoming more realistic in what they think is in the best interest of the most people. (Six responses were along these lines.) No. We have a high water quality to start with so we have very little difficulty in maintaining our water supply to high standards. (Three responses were along these lines.) Officials from the other five cities either had no comment or I failed to ask the question. Those who responded to question 6 stated as follows: (I have paraphrased their answers.) Question 6: Do you think the recent rapid increase in EPA standards and requirements will slow down significantly in the near future? I@ "will keep on increasing at a slower rate but in the long term they will be pulling back. The American Water Works Association has been working with the EPA and detects the EPA moving to a more reasonable approach." i C~~ \ "Don't know". "No." .", P' I I I t "I think that it will level off, then maybe later will pick up again. When will it all end? Some of us think that it is over kill. The harder you look for something although you are not having any problems with the water, the more you will find." t. ,'! r i I "Don't know." 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Barker 1..0 .r- o ::;:C) ~ :i= --l ("") '11 C') -( I ...... - .. 0"\ r.J~ -+Ir-- ~ The attached schedules were devised to show the gene~~ c~C~E~ of what could happen to water and waste water rates if th~~jo~s~~~new water plant construction is delayed 5 years, and t116;wa~e'water addition and accompanying sewer lines were delayed ~o ~ears. It appears that DNR officials would be willing to listen to any reasonable proposal in order to carry out the desired construction in a manner that could 'accommodate our concerns as well as providing for the construction of the waste water treatment plant addition in a timely manner. Also, from all of the people I have talked with who are knowledgeable about the water treatment plant, including both Iowa City officials and DNR . officials, we are under no mandates, current or pending, that require action now or in the near future. Successful negotiations with the DNR, particularly in regard to the Waste Water Treatment Plant addition, are in no way guaranteed. However, I believe they are willing to listen to a definitive proposal that, if accepted, could allow for the rate structure and financing to take place along the guidelines in the attached schedules. The attached schedules allow for the following assumptions: 1. The construction of the water plant would be delayed five years. The construction of the waste water plant addition and associated sewer work would be delayed 2 years. 2. The water rates would be increased beginning in 1995 at the rate of 11% per year for years 1995-2001. A rate increase of 2.6% would take place in 2002 with no rate increases associated with the construction to take place after 2002. 3, Waste water rates would be increased by 11% from 1995 through 1998, This rate would increase by 1.6% in 1999 with no further rate increases anticipated for construction. 4. The funds escrowed would be used to reduce the amount borrowed for construction and would earn interest at an average rate of 6.00%. Currently, local banks interested in borrowing these funds would pay interest rates varying from 6.5% to 7,25% on such funds based on a three year maturity date. 5. These schedules assume a 3% inflation rate per year during the delayed period of construction. 6. The escrowed money would be used as a "down payment" on the two projects, 7 . Beginning in 1999 in the Waste Water Revenue Account and in 2002 in the Water Revenue Account significant surpluses would accrue. That, along with additional revenue due to new construction, could be used to pay for normal increases in operating costs, to replenish accounts depleted due to con~truction, and could be placed in escrow to pay for the eventual phasing out of the North Waste Water Treatment Plant. '~.-.- - 0..).....,.... --.-' ,-':,' - I , f" I ~ I r , '~ .~ I ,. 10, .., '," ~'. ~~;r.1 '~, , ..--.:;,-... 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' >t ,. nnO nnnn nn H ;:l fr Ii] :iI" n s:: ~~ < li1 f~', 'M ;:l . --,:1, / Iil Ul . rS\ f' . , ,.!.i. ;,;;~': --' h,.{l !';I\~: :(-0' -- -~~---- ~_-~. ,r 0 ,) \ ,\~ ';iW~O, / 0,) - .,:.i,R~l1l, '\ (" , ,;J ',J . I ; : : I i( ~, '. i ',' " " ~,'. ( ~/ i~ l .' :(' ~'~ ..._, , ;- l ~ , .~' . .t\/'I' 'I ' ~ \,' , ~ .~" . ", '. ~J;._,~' , :__'"..i\,:.:,',.','; ",;~.."C. Position Statement of the Greater Iowa City Apartment Association on the Proposed Sewer and Water Projects December 1, 1994 1. The Greater Iowa City Apartment Association is comprised of persons who either own or manage residential rental properties in the Greater Iowa City Area. In Iowa City, our members own or manage in excess of 50% of all rental units, 2. Our Association is extremely concemed about the consequences of the abrupt doubling of sewer and water costs. Because these costs will be passed on through as rent increases, the real impact will be to significantly raise the costs of living in Iowa City for everyone who rents. Based on analysis by some of our members, we estimate this increase to be in $10-$12 per month per person range or at least $20-$24 for the average two bedroom unit. 3. Water and sewer costs are not the only significant cost increases facing rental properties. Property taxes on residential rental properties for the 1993-94 tax year payable in 1994-95 have increased about 11.5% or approximately $10 per month per unit. This is another cost that will indirectly be paid by tenants in the form of rent increases, 4. Significant numbers of these renters are on the lower end of the income ladder in this community, If the City Council votes to proceed with the major sewer and water improvements, we feel that you must find a way to implement these cost increases gradually, not over a thirteen month period as proposed. The abrupt and extreme rise in rates will impose a significant financial hardship on everyone who rents in Iowa City, We also endorse the comments made by Ed Barker at the November 22nd Public Hearing. 5, ~!o/PI Dick Hllpfeld President ~10't - .~ - ~.): ," , ,'-',': r , (1 I' IG \;.... i~: " " ~r' f~ " I', , ['; :';, a i,' " I 10 .'~ " h' ' , . ,:::~.:,~,'" ';, ~9mJ.-:' , " 1 '..... . / .~.- 1', ' r.:..:.\...... 'V {, ,~~ ' (,"t"1 '.' r ,( i. f: .. ' , I, 1'1 III I!" I, ' ir: II ~,,-dl , I" .' ' r .. .1, .' , ,(fJ...-- i' .' \\.__0 .. " ,~' ,", ' " ',-< ".":,.':~r;.~'!"~': " ,'. ~,,' ''', , '~ , . " :, " ',,~, ,,' .,,' f" " . "', \ , .' '. ~~'::L~~,~....,~u"..:~,,::.~.~.:~~i>!l~';::,~;:iI;;'~'~:~'~G~;::::~:.~~~:~~:~:::.:;:::.\ ~'JL:;;;;'::'~~~~i,.:L;_:.;~;;,,:.._: ~':<~.: ::',:,:,:,,~:.,,::"'j:'":~'.'';';''_:;;;'';;':'''d'~'':''I~~'H...,C',,", _......_~__~~_.::... Dear City Council Member, I am writing as a citizen and homeowner of Iowa City to voice my, STRONG opposition to the proposed changes in city water treatment facilities, While some type of change in facilities may be needed, I cannot support any plan which requires an increase of 75% in billing in order to fund the plan, A smaller increase in water and sewer bills (10%) might be acceptable, but 75% is too large an increase for most people, My family budget currently meets all of our bills and financial obligations, If the city council approves the new water treatment plant, my family will still be able to make ends meet I am very concerned about those families who are not as financially stable as mine and about students and senior citizens, Many of these people live on small fixed incomes and their rents are certain to increase when landlords water bills increase? I don't believe the proposed water treatment plant is necessary or is in the best interest of the entire population of Iowa City, For these reasons I respectfully request that you vote against this proposed change, _~~_. . T . ~'~ ....,'..".".....":.;. .,.. . :..'.'0....)..:':' ,.., . .Lb.. " ~." :". i''''.' '::'~ ,;,~);: ," .',: '. ,,',=: r I i' . I I r ~,O~ ~ .1': ~: '...!.>5":..,ID, '. i II I[ I, I r~' II . I I ~ ,) ('"":;";::;",;',.';",,;, 0, ~, i;: 'j ...i}r;\i;',..', . ,,', , '~', ',~' 1 ". , ,'i .,...' '.....''-,,--- ,.- American Federation of Teachers Local 716, AFL-CIO P. O. Box 177, Oakdalc, IA 52319 The City Council of Iowa city. December 6, 1994 It was resolved at the December 6, 1994 meeting of AFT Local 716 to urge the Iowa City Council to take an appropriate amount of time to explore options of phasing in the costs of the proposed Water and Sewer Plant Improvement project over a period of time in order to reduce the adverse impact on working families and businesses of Iowa City. We urge the Council. to defer the vote on this matter until these options have been given a full and proper evaluation. Sincerely, lo.~~t Laurie Clements Treasurer. l ,I. .~36 ~~o't J .' "., ..,........'.'".,"'.......".1'.'..'...'. I" . ...... 0 " .'. ,~~~ , 'I,' " , l""S,,;, /' o '., ......,,~ '.. , ".r' " '., ,.' K.: ' -':"~",:, ,~,"::,.- ~' . , ,', ", . , . ',1_ , '. . ,:' ,'~ , 'J,~t~~'t,~' '\ ',"," " ,.' I ',,0' ~ . ,'.'.: .'"'; ',::' '; ..,..'i/,' ".; , ',: i ~ ..' I ' . . ' .", ~ . " .,' ~.":,, . I . 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"Z)' '. . ..' 0" ",. "'''''::""",,',,,' \n:' .... n' . ,:ii'" \ -a~oL\ ( . '! " ~ ~. /:" 0, ., . ' 1 Iowa City-City Administration (IC-CA) Water Treatment and Sanitation Proposals Iowa City-City Council Meeting, December 6, 1994 -- Iowa City-City Hall Excerpts from ... Vol. II, Dec, 1994 ------ The Super Deluxe Plant ------------- News Stand $1,50 ! The Neighbors Bulletin ! serving homeowners, renters, roomers and neighborhoods of Johnson County Published and Copyrighted by Community Press Editor/Publisher: John Nesbitt, C-PRESS, 362 Koser Avenue -- 319/337-7578 Iowa City-University Heights, Iowa 52246-3038 USA !_____________________________________________________----------- [CB-D-94.173] Summary of Recommendations from The Neighbors Bulletin, pp, 1-6, 12-94. The Iowa City-City Administration (IC-CA) Water Treatment and Sanitation Proposals approval should be delayed for ,'-to':~ years and the IC';:A should prepare options which the public may study and then select their choices re: 1. Treatment and Sanitation Options. A range of WATER SERVICE PROPOSALS prepared by IC-CA including: a--current IC-CA Super Deluxe $182,000,000 ($50,OOO,000-for-16,000,000-gpd)j b--middle level cost and capacity; and, c-- basi~ level colt and capacity; e--comparisons with the Cedar Rapids plan ($35,000,000-for-20,OOO,000-gpd)j and f--comparison with similar cities' plans. 2. Costs and Benefits Options. A range of lVHO PAYS, mlo BENEFITS PROJECT AND DEBT payment options prepared by IC';:A including: a--current IC';:A public pays and developers benefit; b--public and developers pay and benefit equally; and c--developers pay cost of water treatment and sanitation GROWTH infrastructure and the public benefits from reduced taxes and rates. 3. Rate Options, A range of RATE OPTIONS prepared. by IC';:! including: a--current IC';:! immediate-l00%-rate::fri'Crease, doubling water ratej b--Iong- term 10%-rate-increase for accrual of funds (similar to the current Cedar Rapids long-term 10-%-rate-increase plan); and, c--other options. 4. Treatment Site Options. A range of TREATMENT SITE PROPOSALS papa red by Ie.;:! ranging from: a--current IC-CA $2,300, 000-for-200-acre Glasgow Property proposal; b--$200,OOO-for-70-acres possibility, similar to the Cedar Rapids plan; and c--other options. '.". 5. Plan and Growth Options. A range of COMPREHENSIVE PLAN--GROWTH OPTIONS prepared by IC';:! ranging from: a--current IC';:! Comprehensive Plan for 70% growth (l00, 000 population) l~agon-Wheel-Suburban-Sprawl-Donut-Rimj b-- 25%-23% growth; c--l0%-15% growth; d--growth stabilizationj and, e--downsizing. " ~j , '-1 , I 6. Quality of Life and Demographic Profile, 1945-2020. Information should be prepared by IC';:! and disseminated broadly which reports completely and objectively on 12. years eKperience and ~ year projections ~ 2020 re: a--Quality of Life (Urban Environment, Assessment-Impact) in Iowa City; b--Iowa City Gross Income (agriculture-related, finance, government, industry, manufacturing, retail sales, real estate, technology, etc.). c--population (by age), Income (low, middle, high, fiKed, poverty), Taxes (city, sch., dY, state, U.S.), Working Conditions, C-O-L, etc" of IC-JC, Permission to Reprint Extended to: *--Ci ty Councils of Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, University Heights, *--Greater Iowa City Apartment Association. *--Tenant Landlord Association. *--University of Iowa Student Government and Committees. *--JC Greens/IC-EA, SEE REVERSE on "Working to Save Homes and Neighborhoods" Publication. I" , ': :~il , ' .;t'; ,. r . ( j .. \.: ~~;,' i.'1; t ',., " ""',,1,1 "-I'}':": , 'I";..'~ 1 ~'09 C"'" '~_.."':,.~""-~~-' ..." 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PROFIT-PUBLIC DEVELOPER tactics designed to circumvent, over-ride, overwhelm, by-pass, out-lobby, out-maneuver, out-plan and wear-out homeowners, neighborhoods, and neighborhood associations as performed by: a. city and county: Iowa City City Administration (IC-CA), various Departments and Commissionsj and, JCCOG: Johnson County Council of Governments; b. state agencies: such as Iowa Board-of-Regents through its UIowa- UIHospitals and Clinics and state agencies; and, c. profit-taking: architects, builders, commerce associations, con- tractors, developers, financiers, engineering firms, law firms, merchants, planning consultants/firms, political action groups, real estate firms, etc. 2. HOMEOWNER, RENTER, ROOMER activities opposing developmenmt which has and will cause 16 adverse, negative physical-social urban aesthetic, cultural, economic, historic, pollution, preservation, safety-security, social and well being environmental impacts on families, homes, streets, neighborhoods, etc. 3. NEIGHBOR-NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES such as research, publications, information and referral, field services, etc., provided by local, state, national and international community,' environmental and neighborhood organiza tions working to conserve, preserve, rehabilitate, revi talize, and stabilize local communities/neighborhoods, both rural and urban. i ~ 'I () f \ \ Demonstration Project. The Neighbors Community Bulletin is a demonstra- tion of an information service documenting conflicts of HOMEOWNERS-RENTERS- ROOMERS-NEIGHBORHOODS versus DEVELOPERS, for example: l--Iowa City-UlowaHospital DEVELOPERS Plan to Build A 4/5-Lane-Melrose- Thoroughfare-and-Bridge Through Neighborhoods; 2--Iowa City-City Administration Comprehensive DEVELOPERS Planj and 3--JCCOG Arterial Street DEVELOPERS Plan. Permission to Reprint Saving Homes ~ Neighborhoods, TOTALLY OR IN PART is granted by J.Nesbitt-Community Press to: 1. Neighborhood and Subdivision Associations (75) of Johnson County. 2. Clerks and Trustees of 24 Johnson County Townships, 3. City Councilors and City Councils of the cities of Coralville, Hills, Iowa City, Lone Tree, North Liberty, Oxford, Shueyville, Solon, Swisher, Tiffin, and University Heights. 4. Supervisors and Board of Supervisors of Johnson County. 5. 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CITY COUNCIL December 6, 1994 THROGMORTON, KUBBY UNIFORM RATE INCREASE PROPOSAL All the major cities in Iowa have a declining scale for large utility usersl~th a uniform rate. The costs are passed onto the consumers in the form of higher rents and increased prices on goods and services. The people hurt are the poor people on fixed incomes, students, and apartment owners. We already live in the least affordable place in Iowa. Business and industry would take a big hit. Big companies provide the best possibility for growth and creating high paying jobs to keep graduates of the University of Iowa from moving out of state because they can not find employment here. Industry helps the middle class make a good salary, and pays for benefits for our citizens. Companies do a comparison analysis when choosing where they will locate. Cedar Rapids, North Liberty and Coralville are pro- business. If we pass this proposal, we would show that we are anti- business, and our competition would have a distinct advantage over us for something we desperately need: Good jobs and money to support our taxbase. Small towns have a uniform rate, but if a big company would come into their area, with 200-300 jobs, they would be smart enough to figure out that the company should get a declining scale for large utility use. The reasoning for this is: ., ,~( C---- \ r 1. Support their taxbase. 2. They realize the cost of delivery of water per unit goes down as the water usage goes up. 3. It is cheaper to send one bill to this company than to five hundred customers who use the same amount of water. ~ In closing, business and industry, that we now have, most likely will not expand their business and many will leave. ! I . ! , I , I f: ~ "I' :11' . )," ;,; ~t The City Council has to use some common-sense when it comes to this proposal. 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KIPI.INOI!Il WASIIINOTON EIlITOIlS mUll 51., N,W" Washingtoll, !l,C, 20006,3938 Dea r Client: Washington, Nov. 25, 1994 ook for federal re ulators to lie low for a while. nforcement will be less aggressive because of the election. Republican-led congressional conunittees will lean hard on regulators to take it easy on rulemaking or risk losing a chunk of their budgets. They'll block nominations for top jobs in agencies that get out of line. And the mlite House will quietly pass the word to regulators to back off. But regulators won't roll over and die. Most rules are written to carry out laws approved by Congress, often several years earlier. EPA, for example, is still hashing out rules for the 1990 clean air law. Expect more flexibility. No penalties if firms TRY to comply. Hore guidelines instead of rigid rules. More time to. meet requirements. Plus a new focus on the cost of rules in relation to expected benefits. Is the benefit really worth the price? Just how serious are the risks? Here are some rules that'll be softened, delayed or eliminated: Loans by banks. Redlining regulations will be watered down... standards for measuring a bank's involvement in low-income neighborhoods. Requirements to report the race and gender of borrowers \~ill be dropped. Indoor air. Bars & restaurants will be exempt from a prohibition on smoking in the workplace. Otherwise, no changes,..the ban is popular. Regulators also will need to show proof of danger from carpets, paint and poor ventilation before issuing rules. That means YEARS of delays. Seat belts. Gov' t will drop a plan to hold employers responsible for making their drivers buckle up. Employees will be personally liable. Repetitive-motion injuries. OSHA will propose rules next year. But before they go into effect, Congress will ask that smalls be exempt and will demand proof that using computers can cause wrist injuries. Cable TV. Expect less rate-setting by regulators, more reliance on competition. FCC will allow higher rates if there's more progranuning. Civil-rights enforcement will case up. There will be less push for affirmative action and money for Equal Employment Opportunity Comm" which already has a bIg backlog and more on its plate than it can handle, tlat'l Labor Relations Board will be eyed warily by Republicans. They'll insist on moderate appointees when two vacancies open next year. They also want NLRB to stick to decisionmaking,..not writing HORE rules. , , States will receive broad new powers to do things their own I~ay in carryIng out federal laws on job safety, pollution and other matters. Governors arc willIng to take on added responsibilities IF they get money to do the job right, But they'll raise cain over "unfunded mandates",.. requirements handed down from Washington that must be paid for by states. ( Conggss will repeal unfunded mandates,. .quit passing the buck to s t\te & local gov' ts for new rules unless it also passes along money. cO/lnlonr lilt III! XIPLIIIO!n WASnll1G10n !VIIOnS,IIIC, aVOIMlonllar p!nUITrEO rOil COUUEnCIAL on POllllCAL U5!,ITIS ItWI!L 10 rIlOIOCOI'1 on nEPnODUCl 11115 LEIIEn III Alii WAY, ~,o~ ',0. .},;.' C'=- : 0 .' , " ,., ,--.---, -----~ w. .-: ~~- f" ]. ,', , t I @ 1"~, ~ 0 ./.... .... . ..) ;' ~, , ;" '''''''i 1 ',.,1 ";" , ~~AN!\J!' l{;'V~.fj'a:.l\!lml In)l' r~~o"f\f11~ Th~~'~l)H IJlifl! Va:pliJ \\fr~ii~:'I}i(iiF'!l .' , "Hn~ ~ t~l!~nfJU tr \GU! rHLwlll 3m, ()Jl 0 \ ~~'\',DI .1 ", ..." " r:,'''' " , '-, -' I. 'I 't' .'. I', I .j 'i .11 "'II/wi, IIII!)I J /lIlll1l'/I('{ ('IU!/'I (J/)'I ,J'IIi! / ~'\I\~I!;l)\\ f2'{-=- 'J' .", \ " ,~'),.1 \ ' 1"" '~' i \' l' ~; ,~\: '!';,::~ I:' \ ' " .'1 "'''t" \'~ ~'~ i \ ~ \ 'j ~ ',-:J 1; '!. \ r / \ ~ 1 "i,., ~ l\i;~w~%i0,~\P:j" , l' ~Jfi~N;..r...':''''''' / ~",~. '. 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I'm here to represent students and other people on fixed or shall I say low incomes, Over Thanksgiving, I had the chance to watch an extremely"'~ city ...... council meeting, the bulk of which was dedicated to public outcry over large increases in water and sewer rates. The rate increases are of course needed in order to fund the building of a water treatment plant and tp J ~ IUi1Dv 1TI11v. [. # (j;J ,h.t1f1:4#\i{' v'V Md 1 !;l upgrade the existing wastewater treatment facilities. Interestingly, most of -'iC;J~ the questions surrounding the debate dealt with the $50 million water plant, ~ practically 19norin~the $43 million wastewater issue, I was so frustrated I with the lack of g!!,estions.an~ informatiol} about th~ pl~n for the, I l~ , wastewater treatment plants that I went to the PublIc LIbrary and revIewed --!0L. f"ki<..-, t~~ bl, (t ~t I have an,illternativejolution for these plans that could f~ save the citizens of Iowa City }/3-11 million doll~rs and maybe more in the ' fl ~~ I.I~' '1 ~, ~' ~. ~ R~ ~i ~r ~, "I" \~ I~ ~i'- Wi iN. l'i~ r~ ~':'~.' l:~ ~ The $42,880,000 estimated total cost for wastewater treatment upgrades is for the construction of "Stage I" and is scheduled to be completed by 1998 with "Stage 2" beginning sometime after the year 2010, Stage 2 is loosely estimated to cost an additional $30 million. ~ The main problem that I have with the plan is that it proposes a 12 year . - solution for meeting ammonia discharge requirements that will cost $,13.5_ million .(that includes construction and contingency costs), According to ~ ", , '.11 - - = ,- -- 0, ].'.i,....i'.". -",'~ " - ~,O~ i.~.'~:lo, - L- '" , ". . "t' '.' ,'.'W,; , ,', .. l 1 .' ~~21" ,.1 ' '" \"', ;',.' ~ .~..., f" . , :::':"".' ,;',~ ,', '... ~~.,'.,,-, :~'-~,: ,',: ~:'-'.,:;:.;~::;.', :,,\~!:,':',:,.:,:.. '~,;~ :',:,;', ",'.,;;':>":::,'.,, :~-;;j,; .,'..: '.,..', ,','.......,,' "'" __-,',." ',i'-~..-,.'.,.:~,. ,~'..,"'.c, _-c-'... " ',:":':~'y,;.L:".:''''':.,',: ..'; .';...__-'..:....:'. the last meeting, bonding 13.5 million dollars will result in a total of a $27 million payback over 25 years. S.t L-j li1 ,~ C~" So what are our options? Appendix D of the Stanley report contains a study performe~by The Howard R. Green consulting company to evaluate -Ih~\,,,, the ammonia removal problem, In the final analysis, Green,had t\},o recommendalinm:. One was with regard to something called break2-oin! .J-. _ chlorinatiQD.. Breakpoint chlorination uses chlorine to convert ammonia to nitrogen gas instead of nitrate. The company concluded that because of the projected increases in chlorine costs and the risk of handling additional chlorine, b~akpoint chlorination was nQLaJl.Qp.tion for being the sole < method of ammonia removal. However, the city chose to use this method & ~ as ~ for its North Plant facility. ~ee~t~ . I , r ." J .~~ c \ Green's second recommendation was that the city should install a diffuser pipe into the Iowa river for its effluent dischargeo~ would cost A OM"\\I~rJJ $515,000, ~ good solution and was strongly recommended by Green. The IDNR has even suggested several areas where diffusers could be placed, You have to understand that currently, each of the two facilities discharges from the shore into the Iowa River, In general, the velocity of the river is lower along the shore so there is less turbulence and thus less mixing. A diffuser works by expanding this Zone of Initial Dilution which permits more ammonia discharge while minimizing the effect on the ~~~ environment. Diffusers have potential bene(its for othe~ wastewater ~~ lr}~ "'^'~ Il.J \\J?;nt contaminants as well. However, thi~solution do~appear in the cost ~~ ' ~ \ estimates of the proposed plan. I ask, why not? , ,!' ,~ '~ .,.. ! ' , '~.~,. (I . i~ :C~.:~~ ::~ ~~ -~ = vr .-.~ --,~~- .'-? ~,' ~10~ "[ , r. ..>" \. '" -..,.. 10', . - '~,::=::: . ;', ,: ". ~~',,' , ., , .~ ( r I ; I I' ~ , ~ ~ ( "/ .;",~~~':,'\l,~ ,/ " ~ ' \"'~ , . / ~, . ;" ......, ~ .. ' .". ~ . " ....~,~,.~"..;~~,L.,~"'iJ,""J,2"L..J,;L"~c;i..;;;..~;:;.,,,:"''''''~o:;::~L;..b;",:c::",C"; ",.,/c",,,,,,,;.,,~'c,.,~,,.,",,~,,.:,.. ,,' In their study, Green evaluated breakpoint chlorination and diffusers as individual solutions. I've integrated these two solutions making one . .......J environmentally and economically ~ound, a,Iternat~e. Based on Green's data and some very conservative calculations! this alternative solution could save from $lll million. My final questions are "Do you the City Council have any questions about these $43 million dollar plr.~~? D~ ~~feel t~J~~.I9:~Rlake a decision on this matter tonight andiit$i~rnal~ liaC;b~1pursued?" I suggest that you have a roundtable discussion, go through the plans and alternatives and make the best possible decision together, 27.0 million (P&I + contingency) 5.0 million (P&I + Contingecy) 5.0 million (Difference in DIM over 12 years very conservative: includes tripled chlorine costs and doesn't consider solids handling) 17 million difference overall or 22 million 8 million dollars from the actual plan. or 11 million -:l1olj ~-: . .~:> ~:;: ~ ~': , 'I. - ~ .2,_, .....~...... 1',"~:;',:'(.:' O,:,!;"; '",1":,,..1 ,')i\.:, U ,:,." r'~"" ,.' ~. ":,d, ':....', ". ,.." "', J' l , . 1 . ,;) I ", , 10 ,.!', " ,. '~;~-5Id, . , . , , '. ,.- ': ': '., ~ ," - ,;' , \' .;' . - .' . . ,l.\ " , , ~. " '" j " , I .> r ' ,':'jl ., , . " " ,~,l I , '" " ~ oj ,I,) ,; ';, Ill': f; " ,;.; , .... " ,~",' , '" . ' I -I 'I " '.ll~r,~) j\, ,:t\;r,hrf-' .;"- "j :'\ .~;'':',,'" , , ' t1iJ!'I!~rllijQt~hll\'{pr~treijtijjPh.~~ntrolP, im~~RWI'Y~.i<ll.;!' 'Jf),ir,!,\' , ;\yor~lng, 'l'he fact Ihat Ihe n18jOl' SOUl'c~ pffunding Involves ','i pollutlon-prev~n~Qn'p.IRnnlng, ~R,epJliy~ f@~'jU~!1>>4~ffl~;i \':, ..' collec\illg ~nes from l'~rs pfl!ln leads III protrpc~d' . i water-quaJJty slMdQrJlp,~ ..' "~~'._"':". I', "t, : ,: ':';', . lawslUta-m s~arch ofpuyment for c1eanup-agUlnst u large ,'. /:'1 Both proposals generated q lot of controversy anq were :1\'" ,i: '., ',' number ofbuBmesses and other prganlzatlons, " ,', ";Ij! criticized by allslllkeholders'ip the matl!lp;-business, ~llllesi '/::1: . The uccompanying and lengthy site-asBCBSIj16nt and' ,'\ farm groups, envlronmenllll organizations, nnrl otlJPrs, /I!lthe", cleanup determinations are Ileuvy burdens for ~usincsses ,::", debate ensued, a group pf about 15 members Qf tl1ft HOll~~, :" :.' . hecause the companl~~ p'ften InCll1' huge legal bills, " .", P,ublie,Works and 'l\'anspor\lltlOl\ Oommlttee Rfferell ~ ',I, i::( 'I;, , Moreovelj the protrnetelI nat\u'e of the process has Ihniled ,: .'i ' ",' ~relcnh~~~e~n~J~Mr;Nl~~ ~~r~:~:~~~~~~ bci~~~~~' 'i :.i:,' ":5' ince the Sup' erlund law was passed'~'J , Itod~resse~rom~hlniW~qUill!t RrgblolMlR O~bl~i' 'I'!\.": ' ",j : fos~effecUv~W~l~~4WQull\h~vp'" v~ij~ljli!ilim,lp~~~~' -.:' '~'" relatively few oHhe n~arly 1,200 . :.':"1 , ~:~~~:~~trei:~:~~~;iU~~I~~~l1~~,,~,:,~~~.(1V~ ~~,;:,.' :: sites on the ~ational Priority,Ust "':',; ":.)/j ,e bfpartlsan proposal ~peel~cal&lftoIM~fm1lf(Jiijel1ta: ' have been pronounced clean. :' \ ho t~a l!JB~rQl)IIlen~ rm~'W9Ju\gemxi!WJlJ1lllTJ$l'Jo~q \ " ' A sclei1Uftll~npIY~I~ pnq rl~l\rll!laBsSl1Jen~ rr~o~q~~1U\4l,.;'., " : " ,',j regulawry decisIOn mRking ~nd~n~"l'a Ulqtptlite an~ locam, the number of site cleanups' Il)e ErA has been ablo to see .~, 'I governll1en!.!j !\I'~pO~ I~~ wll'nJ(ilnru.~@i1l!!llil~I~"P.:hi-f~"~r' completed, . " .l qu!remBn18"n"OcaI11Hanl~q hYJl!n4In~;~I~':' ,; ., '. In the year8~lnce the law WaS rassed, relatively few ofLhe' ,.,;: With committee members almostaquaUy dlvldeq pet ween " nearly 1,200 site~ On the Nationa fl'lority ~iat (NPL) hove' . ,; 1II'~'13~8 ond ti!e bliPbarti,sadn al~rnt'lative, clelat:n-wat~thr t ' been pr)onounce$d cleba\nl-thojntRh the coslt of the pl'olgrlnml has I , , ';, ;ij' egis alion remUlne! ott e up III 18 coml11 \pe Wl, Ou renchel nearly 16 i ion,1' I S figure I oes not Illcm e ega ' " further action being taken,. . " ;'.,,', i ,.', . fees and other transaction costa incurred hy pm's, ,'i The Chamber.led Clean Water Industry CORUlIon Actiyely " Ilecause of the law's cumhersome and expensive': worked w ensure that business cpncerns an~ Issl\ea were ' , prOCedl!l'eS dicloting allocation of responsibility and cleanuJl . .'., ::,1 addressed during debnte, It will continue w work with the .' , of hazardous-waste sil,f!s, i\ Is of \.en years hefore work even " ",I ,:j' House and Senate to resolve these Issues dUl;ng the 104th begins, The process invites lengthy legal battles over cost ,.' :,;., ,'P Congl'ess to achieve the common goal of protecting wqter pllocations, " . ". ' '. ';.:' quality and strengthening the U,S, economy. !"'~:'I:'\"",!"'. ' , , , 'fhe Environmantall'rote2tion Agency expecta to mid 100" ,:' ?;:'. :1 , ' . .' ,', "., ,', !";d,:1"';',' 'sltcsayearthroughtheyear2000tothel'lPIJ,Ourrentiythe' ::,1" ,l New Congress Will face Challenge:,'i;!?-,~..,\ ',' ) average slle Is taklngs\x tp elgh~~eur~ frol11the time it is ' ',,1), ,I Of Refonnlng Superfnn,d, Progr' lIm;,;'I""l,ll;,:,':.'r'l',' I..!, .' I,: ., first Investigated IlIlti! cleanup I~ completed, at on averago . : , :,;' .,1 ., 'I' 1"11 \ I .'cpstof$2qmilllonpel'~ite:li~'"':''''''''' """"'1":"/' The Superfund program for cleaning hazar~oii~~\yhsld site. sl,,' \ " Ifthis trend contllllles, ~he naUon wll1spend hetween $10 ". ;<\~ is expected W be pne of the major env!ronll16111llIjssues .:,' pillion nnd $20 pillion pel' year In hazardous-w~ste cleanup (In'. 'li' considered by the new Congress, "'.' nonfederal facilities aloue) \Jy 2000, ' ' , ii"~;; President Cllnwn called for reform of the Superfund This would represent 10 W 20 pcrcent pf all pollulion. ,-. _'. I":; , program in his St.,te of the Union address In 1993; with the i ' ,'. P?ntrol expelllllltll'eS In tha Pnlted Sl!~tcs, without a :' \" .' i}iJ goal of spending more on cleanup and less on legql fecs and ", '. significant Increase In the numbcr pf Sites cleaned np or III " < I : transactIOn costa,' ' ,the protection of public henlth, .. ;:,', i The legislation Introduced In 19941u Congress W. ' :. , 1'he I1,S, Chamher of Commerce will continue to mouitor ' ...! i ol'erhnulthe pl'ogl'am (JUt 3800 In the House and ' SllPOrfund legislotive pevclopments, , ..,. 'I S, 1834 In the Senate) was based on the ' . ',. I mhnlaistration's proposal.' But 0 consensus on how w change the progl'Um could not bc reached In Congl'ess before Itudjourned', fol' the November elections, ' :, The Superfund luw-the Comprehensive . Envlronmentalllcsponse, Compensutlon, allll IJlabillty".' Aclr-was enacted In I !l80 and amended In 1986, 1'he . '," laIY culled for a federnl fnnd, financed by a tax on. .: i. ... petroleulll and 42 listed ." ' , ' chemicals, to clean up abandoned hazardous.wuate sites, I t also allowelllhe '. federal government w go I,;' aftcl'lhe "potentially. '.: -:.' responsible parties". . . "~iP i: (PltPs)thut may hove, ::'1, disposed of ,", hozardous materials ". at the waste sites, '!bday there Is widespread agreement that the Superfund program Is.not t, !:;, ' ' , 93 '" ..'" . ltc"?I1. ''''''''''~'''''''''. :J'''I.t.;I!:'i.'k''~!'.I\~"I~()'I! 'rJ'ro~"'i~.t~I~~r~'II-J;1NI.'lv..i)\!:~I'" ~ .11 'li~ T.~""~':\" 'I"""'" ." I 'li"m"""'I"I.I ",~,.. .\' "0'" , . , ' ,"\., ,\, \, 1, l' ,,);\}, r' 111~ 1:'{,''lI1 '( .~, ~~(., I:.... ' I.:,,,,,., I. '. . ~'Uj .1""~,, . \, I",: c t i\,'il' l' ':'i.:"j'l(, 'i,ii;',' J. ; t I'!~:" fi' ':I~: ,. ~ ~'D l~~' '~.~l\~ 'f\\l~l\ , ' "!ii:l~l1.&,~~f;\~I!'~~S~~ ~,~ (jm'~1 i ,~!,~"iiil.f;,tl1.~", ( \ ',:,:: , \ ,.-'\1 I, .'~." , ,. Proposals To Exp~nd PI~"t-Closln"~ Law :, : ,! Are'Unlikely TQ Adv~I\CQ Next Ye~f .. :.;';, IllIIs wcre Introduced this year to cX\lnnd tho 1988 plnut- l closing law, but such legislation Is un i1lely 10 ho causidercd' 'O:~;1 In 1995 with nepuhlicnnsln control oftllli Honso and :', \ I Bennte, . " ::~ ~ 'rhe 1994 meosnres saw little ncUon beyond the . I' "J l: . . sl\bcOlnmiLleo level In both honses, ',':I ;\ 1'ho ideutleollIouso and Senate bills would hqva requirml \, ,} , companies with 60 or 1001'0 worltCl's-down from tho 100 or . ~,:" ~j " more required In U10 exisUng low-to give no lice of a plant. ,', )"'I! ~] , closing 01' 0 layoff, , ' "I;},! ::i ',') .. " .. Firms closing. q plnnt or maltiug n layoff that resulted, ',' ~<, (j1 '.,"ilinaIQssof~lllploYIll~ntfO\'2ijw49wur,kel'swouhl .' ",,':': I; '; have been reqllll'cd to givo 80 days'nptlcc \Jlth?se ;,' ."",;it,. il . elllployecsl for 60. \Q 09 elllploy~cs, 60 d!lys'notlco, " ,JliI".;,' I . ..,'i: nnd fOl'100 or 1110fP workers, DO (IOys' notice, ":f ,: :,11\\\') I' ">Tho cUI'l'pn~ law reuulres companies wilh 100 01""; i ;,I.rJ~~' " " !p~fe workcrp to givo 60 IIays'no4cc of a closing' ;',\IIfi ' '. or a Inyorf that I'eslllts in 60 PI' more lost johs If : :':\i~\ . Ihot IjUll1hel'ls aL least Sa percent or the ,.vor:tJi' ;', ,':r ' ~'O~,,,\:, I I' ,~'. 0:;,j '1 ~";.~~i "~': 1''Jr. ,II L_ o o It.... ~[J -'~-""a:xDI .::',:8'71 , , ':r,\., . ~ f" . , :.' . ~ ~ij~i~tnTPn^T~";!'" ." .ltI\i!/1@,l!Ji~i~hl;I~~~ \. ,~..,.,..." """'~""""",.". '.'. - ;.~ N... mMtb,"", ";'",oIl1~~~~W · .'rii:tmoll'i 'Inii'ViiemIMlnimHm \Y;lge . I~~s~vork fOl'ce uffecteel ifnoO 0,1' mo~~.)r~~~i~r;tl,o~: fh~ir,/i',';" " I1ppp~r P.nlike~ Any Ti",p fitllln .'. ,..." ...,1171 Also, II firm with severlll pit~ij ihAt m~~'tli Ihp nOUCA'i\:,!:~I," ': . '. H hllij been morp ihnn ihr~nyanrn ~inpp th~ f~cl~rAI .' . " ':' ;,~ critelill but hilS II layoff pf no. mOTe ihlln 1U ~mnlpye~~ HI n' ':' . minimum WlIge WAq 1&~1 fftisecl, nlll clon'l llXPecl jtlQ pa ' ,~ "ill single loclltion is exempt n'pm thp notilicAtion re91llrelllent, . lncrallsaclllny time "09n,'~, "'", ", . t~~ Un,dCr the proroseellc!lislllt,lp~, hmve.ml thQ ~ln~,lp-tiltp ,; ", , ;\IiI,IOllgh. n nlll}1~,er Qfp,rppnclIlij \0 poo.s I th~ wpga floor,' "{:~ exemplIon W01l1e hllve been re6cmel~cl POq the lllIampilpn '... from IIIl cUlTanl !H,?A RO hpllrAl'p '*e1y III pe mt.rodllc~d m ',,",' 1Ill1tllllows cOlJlpllnies to forgo ~Yln~ notlpij fpr R plllok' ' th~ 10ith OongresS, nonp III lllIPapt!lq ill sa~ ijillllificant action, ; ,I, : closing 01' layoff if less thnn 33 percent ofih~ WAr~ fprp~i, M'pny bill~ lq I'RisQ Ih~ wP~o rAIll woro iniroel1lcecl iq ih~ ',::,rl\ would be pffected would hllve been deletecl, ' ", ",...,' . J03rd Congr~ss-most in eprly 199hh~1 r~coiv~el no . ;li1 1'ho plant-closing bills, Whlcllthe Phllmba!! PPEPscn, w~rp' seriolls ~onsiclel'qtion nllrin~ Ih~ two-Yenr session, , " ,im introduced by Sen, Howllrd M, trfetzenlJp1llll, P.Qhlo, pn~ .. !\fost of thosa prorosllls.....nncl th~ pnes !l!'Pecterl tll bo ,:}J Rep, William p, Ford, P-Mich" h, oth of whom Are I'~tiring . introdllceelln I09MPIlacl for Incr~llSin~ tho minimllln wllgo '.' ;\\~ from Oongress lit the eml of the YOIlI; " '.,,'.,...' .. from $1,2& IIn hpur to ps higllll8 ~ij,75 Ayer three YCIIl'll, rhey }:: 3' ':\~.I., ' ~, WOllIn hllvo ih~n lisen ihe PQnSlllller Pnce rnd~ orth~ ,. ;{;l Chamber ~ook$ Mead TQ ~ftnpWip~..": ~ve~'~ge f~ctory w.ogO fls iho bRsIs for flnnllAI, RIlWmatjO . :..:~:J. ~j: Efforts 1:0 Help S Corporllf,nns ' . lOCI ellSes 10 iho Muro, , .", . , "f~ I' !I." ,f.JI:i:",,'. 'l'hefedmlminimumwpgeWflslns!roisecllntwostepsin'. \'nMI Legisl~tlon to improve ~he c?mpetitiYaness p~~m"n ftrms . . 1990 nnrll991,wopn Ii \VIlS hl~en,frpm $3,~1i to $1,~5, rh~ '.. ;,P;'i"~ operattng as S cOrporlltlons IS ~xpacteq io he mll'onuced In . Ohllmber hos oprosen-pnrl ponUnues to PPPOSe-mcr~llSes . .: ';\13 Congress in 1990, Similar le~isMlon, ba~k~n hY Ion p,S, in the minh!IUI!1 wpge, which num~ro,lls stlleliall in recent:':t~ Chamber of Commerce, Was mtl'oduceclm ilm ~enplll pnel yallrs hove mrllCoteq wQnlcll'aslllt!q JolJ lossas, " ',!il\) House during the lOal'd Oongress 11IIt rliel not p~m~ up fOl' " . ...' ':'J(~: l~ vote" ',':1',." . . ProducHinblliff Refllrm Pn)~pech QQQd "::I,\;! In lIn S col'poratlOn-nomed for th~ fnternnl RpY~nq~, '., . . 'rill Code suhchaptel'rclating to sneh firm~-prpftl/j pnrt Ipsses. Legislation io reform Ilm n"tlon'~ proq4ct-li~bility Iqwa ia,.)?J flow to indivilluol shal'eholders n~n income ia ~XffQ only: ': . ~xpacllJq to h~yp i~ pes! phAnce PY~r pf po~gressloPll! ".' i',~~~ once, at Ihe personal tox l~yel, With n reIDllftl19~I~qfUURnl :;'il:' ,:', PllSsqge nllll..1 y~"r. In Ih~ llHth P 0, n/lT~a WI~h nepnhhcnns in "'ll\!. ~'. 'I 0 PI'~fitS pre, taxer), " ,. , . " : .' control ofth~ HOllaa ond Sepqljl, ,'!;;f tWICe-AS mcome ..; ':'. The U,S, OhllmberofColJlmen:e hilS been working for more '",,1, . to the company 'I " ,~ 'n:, iopn 1~ yenre for A fen~ro' prorhlC!-liflbilitmfol1nlqw thnt ,,\ ~~ I IInd liS <lividenrls to 1 "~1;::' . wonlll pre-emp! ihe plIlphWPl'k of AO eHltp I~m, .' ,,' / the shamholdern, . 'I~~' :1,.....,. . a.i lIa consielorecl this yeur hPQ hlPlll'tisnn s.uppor~ ond, " ,~! ~~Iere Ol'e 1,6 '. I t~;i ,1~!' '; . pase() ,on bllsin~sa cORlitloq flSsessmenta, Iillt! Ih~ support of" . . )'~f.r; nullion smnll ,! '~:,:,,' ml\lol'!ty pf RepuPllpnna In haih hPllees, , ',', husinesses in the;' it;; '(:, Noneth~less, S~nfllff prorQnanlll W~r~ l1~p~ IInqblp to hl'llllk ... ii United Sliltes' i~ ~W,ift filihlle(el' py OPPAn~nw 0 rpfgrmsQ ihRt fl yoljl Pallid be '" "i' organizerllls S ,"': !lIken on th~ bill, Senate backers fclIJus\ ihl'oe yotell shy of \f ~d cOI'pornlions,,' . fhe 60 neeelcrl tQ ~",l Uw depnte pnn bling the bill liP for n ," Lcgisllltion . vote, I likely to be 1'lie !lollse Pllt off action when the Senntp fllileel W cut off I introduced In 1995 . debutll on its hill,' ,:' . is expected to . -' ~lIt with Rell\lhlicllria holcllng n~ SCllllte sCola i1l199&-lIp I' resemble the billa,: frOm i1 ill InPHlPrl ~ep(ed sllPPQrtfrom lIIany pf lIla 19 ,. inll'Odnceel in the " ' ' P~mocrnts Who YOlllellQ PI!I offlllia yaol"e pronqct-lInbility ',: : Ward Oongress, :~.' . ftllblletelj 11rQsp~clll fop pneeqgp pfih~ JI1all8l11'~ look gOo(I,::i : 1'hose hills woulel ' . Oply R s IJlple m!lioli!y la n~aderl to PRSll ille l~gisllltian, );1': . hllvo: In the HOllse, PIIBlness'PflCkan rpfprm le~slntion hlld Iha ' , . provided U"""'''i~~''''''.'''''1." " "'. sIIPportofmoro!hon100InWfllokerflwhoPP'~ponsorpclllbill hl'Olldel' elib~hillty 1'lIle~ fOl' S corpol'lItions nnd pl1Ar~holdel'sl' Introdllced by Rep, J, Roy RQwlllnrl, P'Go, enllllllcing the avnilllhillty /lnd desir/lbillty of S'col'pol'ption Among oth~r provisiops, this mr'e S~note nnel HOllse statlls, blll~-!ln~ the nlPoSllres ~xPecien to be considere,lln 1995- · Shn[lllficd complex rilles for S porpOl'ntiona pnll WOlllel hpye: . , shlll'Cho dBl'a /lnd pxpan(led oopitllHol'lnatlon I~clmlqllae . "Sot n ImlforlJl stntlllll pf IImltntions for bl1nging q 1I1'uilahle to S OOl'pol'lItions, The plll'pase WIlS ia help pr~Aie 0' prQ(llIct-lIoblllty slllt pgoinsln POlJlpnny, . mol'B leve1rliaying lielel with othel' kinds of cQl'porptiona llP~ . i\llow~rl pllnltlve dompgee pnlY if th~1'Il wna !'clellr IInd pUl'tnel'ships,1'his would he Accompllsherl hy Increosing lI.le convin.ciP'g evidellc~n thpl R pompnpy shoWe~ r'collsclOIlS, 1I110wllhle number of ahnl'eholdel's fOl' S cOl'lloratlnns to 50 nllgrunt Inllifferenca" toP1IPlic sllfet~ from ~5 a,nd !IY a,lIowing tllx-,e~ompt orgllnizlltlons POll A n~qllh'en firms to Ppy nO,n~canpmlc dnmnges-racovery fillllnclllllnstltlltlons to he ehglble shareholders, fal' pam pOI) sufferJng-onlY!l1 Propolllan to theh' share of · Helped In'osm've family.ownCl) businesses by pal'mitllng tha blpme mthel' Hlpn mR!ling Ihom Jointly 1I11bla fol' tile S-COl'IlOI'/ltion ownBl's to plnca theh' stocl, in a variety of entlrc Plllollnt PWPl'Ilael, ' . h'ustlll'I'angements, II ProYlde,) iucelltiYall fpl' 9l1lp!,pl' aettlamanlll pflnwllnlls, The U,S, Ohamher expects to wOI'I, fOI' pl!ssage of S. spcpdiel' compens!ltloo III hllllr~11 porU~sl Anlll'~ehlctlons hI COl'j101'ationlegislnllon in 1U95, legal costs, (II . i:",', '!""~"I' , 'I -J ' I ::i ,"f~l ,,;~;.!,' ~!{' ~ , . '" " ~"J,' (I lh:ilf. ." i .J" 'ii,!, ,'Jii. .'l"I('\\l!,il,V(ii!l.~ ~t" ... ' ','.~,i,i" !f,~k' ,:\!.~I,!~~jrj~lfJ't~, t r 'j) '.1.' ~, ,. !~ I I , I' , I ~ ._---,....._--~--,_...,.,-, ~1()~ _ :w - - - 0) ~~ ,..' I\:... \' . J ~o ~ , . (=-0 ~a^U~. ~',."'~ ",..- ; . ':r: , .:. ,I,., . , ~ ~': , " ~,' _P..'- ' ~ 00 .' Legislation Bills Ukely To Be Revived In '95 Many of the pro- and anti-husiness bills that died in eady October when Congress adjourned for the elec- tions am expccted to be reintroduced in lhe 10,llh Congress, which convenes in .January, 'rhe D,S, Chamhcr of Commerce will he hadling those lhat would henefit husiness and lighting lhose that would hurtil. 'rhcse ~re some of the ltey measures lhe concept of establishing a National IIighway System (NHS), House ~nd Senate conferees, how- evelj were unable to reconcile differ" ences in t]le bills before the end of the session, The Senate did not pass its ver- sion of the highway bill unlil Sepl. 23- just two Weelts b~fore Congress ad- journed, Congress has until Sepl. 30, 1995, to ~pproye legislation establishiug the costing the private seelor $200 million 01' more, The legislation failed to win passage when altempls were made to add a host of uurelated-and conleutious-ameml. menlsto it. The House measurc, which was simi- lar to the Senate's but contaiued a weaker private-sector provision, had cleared the Government Operations Committee and was ready for floor ac- tion whel] the chambcr ad- jOllrned, Reps, James P. Moran Jr" D- Va" and William F. Goodling, n- ra" were ~et to offer aq amend" ment to the bill on the House 0001' to include a private-sector . provision identical to the Senale laPguage, '. Exporting." " thut failcd lo win approval in 19114 bnt conld he on the 19!15 congressional agClula (olhers, inclnding bills related lo hcallh-care rcform and the environ- menl, ure covcred on ['age 4.) in your llccemlJCl' Nulioll'S Jlllsi'lICSS): NilS, New billa arc expecled to he in- troduccd carly next year, . !!lfforts to reyalJlP the Export ."AdI1l1nistr~tion Act, which con- qrols the shipment of products and processes thut cun be used for hoth military und civilian pur- , poses, fell shorl. Lawmakers could not agree on pow to balance efforts to ex. I pand export lIlarkets on one hand I and stop countries from ohtaining I the technology to bnild weapons of mass destruction on the p\hCl: The Chamber had pushed for a House hi11that would have eased restriclions on 01\ exports and shifted the focus of trade curbs fl'om former communist countries to nalions thut harhOl' terral'- isls, 'rhe legislation also would have streallllined export-licensiug proce- dures and tightened restrictious on ' products und proeesses used for well pons of mllSS desll'ucliou, ~'he Seuate bill woultl hllve done lit- tle to ease CUl'I'ent export coulrols, Beclluse it1'1Ii10l1 to uct OUll neW ex- portluw, COllgress simply exlended lhe existing EXIlOlt Administrllliou Ael to Sept, 30, 1005, lInd will lIctoulhe issue IIgain next yem: Reps, William f, Goodling, R'P~" cenler, pn~ InmOl r. 'Mor,n Ii" P,VO'I Inlroduco~ leglslallon In Ihe 103rd Congress to stop lawmakmlrom Imposing unlunde4 mandptel QO Ihe public pn~ private seclqrs. Nancy fulco,lell, humen-relourcel ~lIorney lor the II,S, Chanlller, ,ait pesslng an uulunded,mandates ,"easure will be a top priority 01 the buslnm lederallon next yepr, Proponents of legislation to curtllil unfuuded mnndlltes-reqnirements im' posed by luwmlllwrs on the puhlic IInd privllte seclors-worked up to the lllst day of the conbl'J'essional session lo wiu pllssage, hut lime IInd r"rli"mentary nllllleuvel'ing doome! House and Senllte hills, The Senate measure, which would have requil'ed the Congressionlll Budget Office (CBOl to conducLlI cost- hnpaelllnulysis of uny leglslllllon ex- pected to udd $50 million 01' more to stllte OI'local cosls, was debaled on the Senllte noor, 'rhe hill also included II provision thllt would hllve required II CBO analysis for unfunded mandutes The House passed, hut the Senuta neVel' considered, severlllmellsllres hllclwd by tlw ChllmbCl' to rel'orm the federlll hudget process, 'rhe spending" control mellSUl'es would hllve: I '1 0- ~:;-~ 1 "~' " ' ~ I;;'t ;;~(; , 'r I '-- The National Highway Designation Act 01' l!l!H would have designated Iwy routes, conneclOl' roads, defense high- WIlYS, and roads thlltlinlt with olher Illodes of trausporllllion as vitallo the country's economy lIml nalionul del'ense, 'I'he House lInd Senute pussed sepa. I'ate vel'sions of the legislnllon, which would have lIuthorized $6,5 ullllon u yelll' lo the slllles fOl' improvemenls lo the dcsignaled roadways and 1'01' addi. lional highway consll'uction, The D,S, Ghumuer stl'ongly sUppOl'ts o o f" I t rll' ~. I ,'~ l ~ , ~ ~o