AGENDA MEMO

City Council

April 12, 2010

Issue Statement

Consideration of a motion approving an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $3,377 to be used to lobby against House Bill 5552 and Senate Bill 580 which would abolish the DuPage Water Commission and put it under the authority of DuPage County.

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Background/History

I attended a meeting on April 6^th, 2010, with representatives of the 25 municipalities that are customers of the DuPage Water Commission (DWC). All members in attendance represented that their communities are in opposition to HB 5552 and Senate bill 580. Mayor Hartwig of Addison asked if the group was willing to contribute to an intergovernmental fund that would be used hire a lobbyist and other professional services to work against HB 5552 and Senate bill 580. Several years ago the same group of communities hired a lobbyist to oppose legislation giving $75,000,000 to DuPage County from the DWC reserves. Attached is the written request showing the exact amount requested of Darien.

Staff Recommendation

The Administrative/Finance Committee discussed this at their April, 12^th, 2010 meeting and recommended approval of the expenditure by a 2 (Poteraske, Gattuso) to 1 (Avci) vote.

Alternate Consideration

As directed by the Council

Decision Mode

This item will be placed on the April 19th, 2010 City Council meeting for formal consideration.