Description
Title: To authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 and expenditure of $24,000.00 within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Water Research Foundation. ($24,000.00)
Summary
On January 12, 2026, a Letter of Agreement (LOA) was established between the Columbus Water & Power Division of Water Reclamation and The Water Research Foundation (WRF) for co-funding Project #5383. This project focuses on developing a chemical modeling approach to address inorganic scaling at water resource recovery facilities. Columbus is committing $24,000 in funding along with $5,000 in in-kind services. The project aims to improve water reclamation processes, benefitting the city's water management system. Additionally, the findings will be published and made publicly accessible, enhancing transparency and community engagement in local water issues. The LOA outlines responsibilities, funding mechanisms, and a framework for collaboration, ensuring effective project management and oversight.