For Utilities Commission Meeting October 15, 2024
TO: Honorable Chair and Commission
APPROVAL: John Rossi, Interim Utilities Director
FROM: Nicole Hemmans, Senior Administrative Analyst
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Staff requests that the Utilities Commission discuss Section 5.1(p) of the Concession Agreement and, if necessary, provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Utility Commission discuss Section 5.1(p) of the Concession Agreement and, if necessary, provide direction to staff.
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BACKGROUND
On March 27, 2012, the City Council and Rialto Utility Authority (RUA) took several actions related to the approval of a Concession Agreement (CA) with Rialto Water Services, LP, (RWS), as operated by Veolia West Operating Services, Inc. (Veolia). This public-private partnership assigned the operation and maintenance of the City’s water and sewer/wastewater utilities to RWS. Section 5.1(p) of the Concession Agreement outlines specific obligations, responsibilities, and performance standards that the concessionaire is required to meet.
At the Utilities Commission meeting on September 17, 2024, the Commissioners requested this topic be included as a discussion item during the next Utilities Commission meeting.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
Among other things, Section 5.1(p) of the Concession Agreement states that the,
Concessionaire shall attend the monthly meetings of the City of Rialto Utilit[ies] Commission.
Staff requests that the Utilities Commission discuss Section 5.1(p) of the Concession Agreement and, if necessary, provide direction to staff.