Title
Joint resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between Lake County and Lakes Region Sanitary District (LRSD) to foster collaboration on sewer-related operations and services.
Staff Summary
* The County and LRSD provide wastewater and sanitary sewer related services to areas within the Northwest Lake Facilities Planning Area (FPA).
* The County and LRSD wish to enter into this agreement to cooperate and share services and equipment to improve efficiency.
* The agreement allows County staff to provide operational and maintenance services on a time and material basis and charge the LRSD for the services.
Body
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) and the Lakes Region Sanitary District (LRSD) both provide wastewater and sanitary sewer service to properties within the Northwest Lake Facilities Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Lakes Region Sanitary District seek to cooperate and share services in order to provide the most efficient services to and in the best interests of the people of Lake County; and
WHEREAS, the County operates a Department of Public Works for the purpose of providing sewage distribution, transmission and treatment services to various areas of the county; and
WHEREAS, the LRSD owns and operates a system of sanitary sewers and other various physical assets; and
WHEREAS, the County and the LRSD seek to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to more efficiently serve their customers and taxpayers through the use of shared services and resources; and
WHEREAS, execution of this Intergovernmental Agreement must be authorized by Resolution of this County Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Chair of the County Board and the Clerk of said County be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Intergovernmental Agreement to Foster Collaboration on Sewer Related Operations and Services with the Lakes Region...
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