Title
Yadkin-Pee Dee Water Management Group Membership
Action
Action:
A. Adopt a resolution authorizing membership in and the incorporation of the Yadkin-Pee Dee Water Management Group, and
B. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to appoint the city’s representative.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ In 2016, the Yadkin-Pee Dee Water Management Group (WMG) was formed under a Memorandum of Agreement and has been a successful partnership between governmental and private entities operating public utility systems and reservoirs within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River basin.
§ The WMG’s mission is to identify, fund, and manage projects that will help preserve, extend, and enhance the ecological capabilities of the Yadkin and Pee Dee Rivers. WMG members pay dues to fund these projects.
§ Charlotte Water was one of the WMG’s founding members because one-third of Charlotte Water’s service area in Mecklenburg County is served by the Yadkin-Pee Dee River basin.
§ Since 2020, a steering committee has developed the structure and by-laws for the formation of the WMG as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The established entity will provide for increased opportunities for grant funding and the independent management of its finances.
§ WMG dues for the city will be $15,000 annually.
§ The attached resolution authorizes the City Manager or Charlotte Water Director take any actions necessary to join the WMG and designate the primary and alternate representatives for the city and any future replacements as may be necessary.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Resolution