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Consideration of approval of funding agreement M10005WA03 with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for sanitary sewer testing in the amount of $41,140
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A. Issue
Approval to execute a funding agreement with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for work as a part of the Private Property Infiltration and Inflow (PPI/I) Reduction Program to test new technology that measures the amount if I/I in our sanitary sewers.
B. Background/Options
The City invests significant municipal and District funds in sewersheds within the City to reduce clear water entry into the sanitary sewer system. There is some new technology from Finland that reportedly will be able to analyze, in real time, sewage samples and calculate the amount of clear water in the sewage.
We have offered to partner with MMSD on field testing this technology. The attached agreement covers roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for the project.
This is a multi-year agreement. The work will begin in September and conclude in early 2025.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Infrastructure
D. Fiscal Impact
MMSD will reimburse us for all staff time and equipment to undertake the field testing.
E. Recommendation
Authorize execution of the attached agreement M10005WA03 for funding in the amount of $41,140.
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Recommendation: Common Council Approval