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DATE: April 4, 2003
SUBJECT: Resolution Affirming the Principles of the Water Commission Act of
1985 and the Water Purchase and Sales Contract of June 11, 198b.
FROM: Richard B. Boehm, Village Manager
RECOMMENDATION: That the Village Board adopt the attached resolution affirming the
principles of the Water Commission Act of 1985 and the Water Purchase and Sales Contract of
June 11, 1986.
The attached resolution was prepared in response to recent issues and discussions before the DuPage
Water Commission (DWC) apparently aimed at changing the terms of the Charter Customer Contract
and amending the statute that governs the DWC. The Charter Customers are very concerned with
these developments, and each has been asked to adopt a resolution indicating its strong interest in
maintaining the integrity of the Charter Customer Contract and the Water Commission Act. Some of
the concerns that have been incorporated into the attached resolution include:
• The possible elimination of the sales tax on water, approved by the voters of DuPage County to
provide financial resources for the Water Commission. The net effect will be significantly higher
water rates.
• A proposal to serve municipalities that are excluded from the existing DuPage Water Commission
service territory, with no reimbursement from these municipalities for their share of the system's
fixed costs.
• A proposal to serve municipalities that are excluded from the existing DuPage Water Commission
service territory despite substantial evidence that the DWC may not have capacity sufficient to
supply�the future needs of the Charter Customers.
• The consideration of impact fees on new housing projects within the customers corporate
boundaries. The implementation of such a financing arrangement would require an amendment to
the Charter Customer contract.
Given the multitude of variables effecting the provision of Lake Michigan water, it is essential that the
Water Commission maintain financial soundness in order to be able to fulfill its Charter I 0 f providing
clean water in sufficient quantity to charter customers, subsequent customers, and those lawfully
eligibility to be subsequent customers. Because many of the recent items under consideration could
negatively impact the Commission's ability to maintain financial soundness, the Charter Customers are
adopting resolutions formally expressing these concerns. Many have already adopted this resolution,
and staff recommends that Oak Brook continue its leadership role in this effort.
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3) Motion by Trustee Aktipis, seconded by Trustee Caleel, that the Village
Board approve Resolution 2003- FI- FACS -SA -R -841, "A Banking
Resolution" Authorizing Signatures. ROLL CALL VOTE.
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Aktipis, Caleel, Craig, Korn, Miologos and Savino
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None Motion carried.
4) ORDINANCE 2003- LC -AL -G -717 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD 03-LC-AL-G-
717, TTL 4,
TITLE 4 CHAPTER 1 SECTION 8A OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF CHAP 1 S EC 8A - #
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK ILLINOIS RELATIVE TO THE OF LIQ LIC
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED LIQUOR LICENSES"
Dixon's Inc. has made application to the Village for a Class A -1 liquor
license for their new restaurant, Dixon's, located at 1600 West 16th
Street, Suite T -9. All documentation requirements have been fulfilled
and approved by Village Attorney Martens A criminal background
check is being processed at this time. Their General Manager, John
Dixon, has also completed the BASSET training
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, that the Village
Board approve Ordinance 2003- LC -AL -G -717, "An Ordinance
Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8A of the Village Code of the
Village of Oak Brook, Illinois Relative to the Number of Authorized
Liquor Licenses." ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Aktipis, Caleel, Craig, Korn, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 -None.
Absent. 0 - None Motion carried.
5) SOLUTION 2003 -DWC -R -842 "A RESOLUTION�A �F�IR �IN�G THE PRINCIPLES OF THE WATER COMMISSIO
AND THE WATER PURCHASE AND SALES CONTRACT OF
JUNE 11, 1986"
The resolution was prepared in response to recent issues and discussions
before the DuPage Water Commission (DWC) apparently aimed at
changing the terms of the Charter Customer Contract and amending the
statute that governs the DWC. The Charter Customers are very
concerned with these developments, and each has been asked to adopt a
resolution indicating its strong interest in maintaining the integrity of the
Charter Customer Contract and the Water Commission Act. Some of
the concerns that have been incorporated into the resolution include
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RES 03 -DWC -R -842
AFRM PRINCPLS OF
WTR COMM ACT
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The possible elimination of the sales tax on water, approved by the
voters of DuPage County to provide financial resources for the,
Water Commission. The net effect will be significantly higher water
rates.
• A proposal to serve municipalities that are excluded from the
existing DuPage Water Commission service territory, with no
reimbursement from these municipalities for their share of the
system's fixed costs.
• A proposal to serve municipalities that are excluded from the
existing DuPage Water Commission service territory despite
substantial evidence that the DWC may not have capacity sufficient
to supply the future needs of the Charter Customers.
• The consideration of impact fees on new housing projects within the
customers' corporate boundaries. The implementation of such a
financing arrangement would require an amendment to the Charter
Customer contract.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, that the Village
Board adopt Resolution 2003 -DWC -R -842, "A Resolution Affirming
The Principles of the Water Commission Act Of 1985 and the Water
Purchase and Sales Contract of June 11, 1986." ROLL CALL VOTE.
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Aktipis, Caleel, Craig, Konn, Miologos and Savino
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carved.
C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
AWARD CT
1) ANNUAL PURCHASE OF WATER METERS ANN PURCH OF
WTR MTRS
The Oak Brook Public Works Department is in the final phase of a
multi -year program for the replacement of water meters. Residential
and commercial meters are gradually being replaced. Nearly 4,000 have
been replaced since 1996, the first year of the program, leaving
approximately 1,400 to complete the program. Many of the meters will
be replaced in -house but the vast majority will be replaced by the AMR
(automatic meter reading) contractor, Water Resources, as they Install
the automatic meter reading devices. As part of that contract, the Village
is responsible for supplying the water meters.
Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Caleel, that the
Village Board waive bidding due to sole source, and authorize the
issuance of purchase orders to National Waterworks (formally U S
Filter), 220 South Westgate Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 for water
meters and accessories, based on negotiated unit prices for an estimated
non -to- exceed amount of $80,000 for the 2003 year
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