HomeMy WebLinkAbout2175 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION approving the agreement for a special water rate with
the J R Simplot Company
WHEREAS, pursuant to PMC 13 16 080, the City Council has reserved
the right to make special classifications for different water rates and charges
than are set forth in Title 13 of the Pasco Municipal Code, and is authorized to
enter into a written agreement with a customer regarding the same, provided
circumstances justify such action are shown, and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has expended considerable sums for the
engineering and development of an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility
to encourage the location and development of food processing plants for the
economic development of the City, and
WHEREAS, the J R Simplot Company is the first Food Processor to
locate and develop a food processing plant to utilize the Industrial
Wastewater Treatment Facility, and
WHEREAS, the J R Simplot Company will require water usage far
beyond that required by other private users of the City water system and in
such capacity as normally in the industry is provided from wells developed by
the Food Processor, however, the City has required the J R Simplot Company
to utilize City supplied water to avoid contaminants being applied to the
farmland where the industrial wastewater will be beneficially applied, and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that due to the above stated
circumstances, a special rate for water consumption is justified, now,
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS.
1 The attached agreement for a special water rate between the City of
Pasco and the J R Simplot Company is hereby approved by the City Council
2. The Mayor of the City of Pasco is hereby authorized to sign the
agreement for a special water rate on behalf of the City
Resolution No. /75—Page 1 of 2
Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
reg A
ty Att
ubstello
rney
Appro ed As To Form.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco, at a regular meeting
this 20th day of March, 1995
City of Pasco.
Jo
Mayor
Attest:
Resolution No. /75 -Page 2 of 2