AWWA DSS65636 Water Infrastructure Improvements Drive Regional Economic Development Cooperation

Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 09/01/2007

Nielson, J. Christopher

Full Description

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing statistics on the Cleveland Water Department (CWD) and the major challenges it is facing. A chronology of CWD's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is provided, focusing on regional economic development needs, and a 25-year program tore-establish and maintain capacity is highlighted. CWD's sustainability program goals and top priority projects are listed, along with linking water system investments witheconomic development agreements; economic development models ofsurrounding systems; benefits of regional system; the rate strategy to meetmutual needs of CWD and the suburbs; new agreements were developedto meet regional principles; highlights of amended water serviceagreement contract terms; features of the Joint EconomicDevelopment Zone (JEDZ) Agreement; limitations on tax abatementsand incentives; Income Tax sharing for moveswithin the zone; highlights of the Asset TransferAgreement; Public Outreach Plan helped sellthe program; and, regional progress to date.

Product Details

Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 09/01/2007 Number of Pages: 42 File Size: 1 file , 2.2 MB