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COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 – 6:30 PM COLUMBUS CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Notice of Open Meeting 4. Approve Agenda 5. Correspondence & Communications Consent Agenda 1. Council & Committee of the Whole Minutes – 6/6/23 2. Approve Operator Licenses for 7/1/23 – 6/30/25 3. Approve Mayoral Appointment New Business 1. Consider & take action on license application La Latina Mexican Store LLC 2. Consider & take action on Resolution #5-23 2022 Compliance Maintenance Report 3. Consider & take action on recommendation from Beautification Committee for downtown banners 4. Consider & take action on Alder request to Declare June LGBTQIA+ Month & to Raise Pride Flag 5. Consider & take action to approve termination of agreement with Nasco concerning Water quality trading credits 6. Consider & take action on claims: $ 493,799.31 7. Report of City Officers – Interim City Administrator, Mayor 8. Adjourn  COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 – 6:30 PM 1. Roll Call: Mayor Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Present: Mayor Hammer, Alders: Finkler, Gray, Motiff, Reid, Roelke, Steiner; Staff: Interim Administrator Swartz, Christensen, Bledsoe, Larson, City Attorney Johnson, Chief Hazeltine, Chief Weiner, interested citizens. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Hammer led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 4. Approve Agenda: Motion by Motiff, second by Finkler to approve the agenda. Carried voice vote. 5. Correspondence & Communications: Citizen comments/concerns Kate Bender, 544 S. Lewis St., spoke about Pride proclamation Karen Wheelock, 555 Richmond St., spoke about Pride proclamation Cathy Elling, 650 S. Charles St., spoke about Pride proclamation Katie Nichols, 649 W. School St., spoke about Pride proclamation Adam Pulver, 348 Chapin St., spoke about Pride proclamation Consent Agenda: Motion by Motiff, second by Roelke to approve consent agenda. Carried voice vote. New Business 1. Consider & take action – changing Council meeting dates in July and August: Motion by Finkler, second by Roelke to change council meeting dates in July and August to July 11 & 25 and August 8 & 22. Carried voice vote. 2. Consider "Class B" alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 for Cardinal Lanes: Motion by Roelke, second by Gray to approve "Class B" alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 for Cardinal Lanes. Carried voice vote. 3. Consider "Class B" alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 for Tea Time Wine Bar & Bakery: Motion by Motiff, second by Reid to approve "Class B" alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 for Tea Time Wine Bar & Bakery. Carried voice vote. 4. Consider & take action on City Administrator Salary Range for Announcement: Motion by Motiff, second by Gray to approve City Administrator Salary Range for Announcement. Roll call unanimous. 5. Consider & take action on claims in the amount of $382,062.59: Motion by Motiff, second by Finkler to approve claims in the amount of $382,062.59. Roll call unanimous. 6. Report of City Officers – Interim City Administrator: Would like to thank the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Columbus. Mayor: Mayor Hammer and Alder Finkler attended the Government 101 presented by the League of Municipalities. Would like to recognize the passing of 2 of our dedicated firefighters recently – Earl Steinhorst and Fred Dartt. Thank you to the crossing guards for keeping our kids safe during the school year. 7. Adjourn: Motion by Gray, second by Finkler to adjourn at 6:56 pm. Carried voice vote. Submitted by: Michelle Christensen, Deputy Clerk  COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 1. Roll Call: Mayor Hammer called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. Present: Mayor Hammer, Council President Roelke, Alders: Finkler, Motiff, Reid, Gray, Steiner; Staff: Bledsoe, Christensen, Atty Johnson, Hazeltine, Chief Hazeltine, Chief Weiner, interested citizens. 2. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 3. Approve Agenda: Motion by Motiff, second by Finkler to approve the agenda. Carried voice vote. 4. Citizen Comments: None. 5. Committee / Commission Minutes placed on file: Cable commission 10/5/22, Senior Citizens Advisory Board 5/4/23, Tourism 3/6/23, Utility Commission 4/20/23 & 5/3/23. 6. Review alcohol / tobacco license application La Latina Mexican Store LLC. Forward to 6/20 Regular meeting. 7. Review Resolution #5-23 2022 Compliance Maintenance Report: Forward to 6/20 Regular meeting. 8. Review Beautification Fundraising Request: Return to 6/20 COW. 9. Review recommendation from Beautification Committee for downtown banners: Forward to 6/20 Regular meeting with Reid and Motiff opposed. 10. Review Library crosswalk request: Return to 6/20 COW. 11. Review Alder request to Declare June LGBTQIA+ Month and Raise Pride Flag: Forward to 6/20 Regular meeting. 12. Convene to closed session per §19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investment of public funds, or conducting other public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to discuss potential developments in the City of Columbus, specifically 146 N. Dickason Blvd. Motion by Motiff, second by Finkler at 8:00 pm. Roll call unanimous. 13. Reconvene to open session: Motion by Gray, second by Motiff to reconvene to open session at 8:14 pm. Carried voice vote. 14. Convene to closed session per § 19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel regarding strategy to be adopted with respect to current or likely litigation – NASCO Water Quality Trading Credits Agreement. Motion by Motiff, second by Finkler at 8:15 pm. Roll call vote unanimous. 15. Reconvene to open session. Motion by Gray, second by Finkler at 8:21 pm. Roll call vote unanimous. 16. Adjourn: Motion by Gray, second by Motiff to adjourn at 8:22 pm. Roll call vote unanimous. Submitted by: Michelle Christensen, Deputy Clerk  2023 AGENDA ITEM Council Meeting date: June 20, 2023 ITEM: Operator Licenses for Licensing Period 7/1/23 - 6/30/25 _______________________________________________________ SUBMITTED BY: Pat Goebel DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: Request approval for the following operator licenses: Aaron Abegglen Ryhann Adam Michele Dent Mary Dodd Erich Ehlers Robert Ganske Joshua Grubb Jennie Hamilton Patricia Hoff Kathleen Klahn Heather Kutz Brenda Maier Lisa McGee Faith Retzlaff Shannon Salzman Natasha Smith Kelly Stratman Brian Swomia Eric Wolff Katelyn Wolf Miranda Wolf-Heim ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Request approval of operator licenses for July 1, 2023 licensing period  2023 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: ___________________________ June 20, 2023 Council Meeting date: ______________________________ Mayoral Appointment to Library Board ITEM: _______________________________________________________ SUBMITTED BY: Mayor Hammer ______________________________________________ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: Request approval for appointment to Library Board: Shirley Berkley, Library Board fill the unexpired term of Joanna Binsfield, term to expire 2025 LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve appointment to Library Board  2023 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: June 6, 2023 ___________________________ June 20, 2023 Council Meeting date:__________________________________________ Review New Alcohol license - La Latina Mexican Store ITEM: _______________________________________________________ SUBMITTED BY: Pat Goebel, City Clerk ______________________________________________ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: A new "Class A" alcohol license application was received to sell alcohol and tobacco at a new store at 146 W Mill Street, La Latina Mexican Store. The building & fire inspections are complete with no issues. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review alcohol & tobacco license application for La Latina Mexican Store.  2023 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting Date: 6/6/2023 Council Meeting Date: 6/20/2023 ITEM: WWTF CMAR Resolution SUBMITTED BY: Katie Anding, WWTF Lead Operator The Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility is required to submit the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report to the DNR due by June 30. The report is a self-evaluation tool that promotes the owner’s awareness and responsibility for wastewater collection and treatment needs, measures the performance of a wastewater treatment facility during a calendar year and assesses its level of compliance with permit requirements. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED Name of Documents 1. 2022 Completed CMAR ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL 1. Review and approve the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. Number of Attached Pages: Is Funding Required? _________ YES _____X NO Funding Source: N/A Department: Wastewater Account Number: N/A  RESOLUTION NO. 5-23 _________ A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPLIANCE MAINTENANCE ANNUAL REPORT (CMAR) RESOLVED, that the City of Columbus informs the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that the following actions were taken by the Common Council: 1. Reviewed the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) which is attached to this Resolution. 2. Set forth the following actions necessary to maintain effluent requirements contains within the City’s WPDES permit: No action required at this time. 20 Dated this ________ day of June ________, 2023. CITY OF COLUMBUS By: ___________________________ Joseph Hammer, Mayor By: ___________________________ Pat Goebel, City Clerk Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Influent Flow and Loading 1. Monthly Average Flows and BOD Loadings 1.1 Verify the following monthly flows and BOD loadings to your facility. Influent No. Influent Monthly x Influent Monthly x 8.34 = Influent Monthly 701 Average Flow, MGD Average BOD Average BOD Concentration mg/L Loading, lbs/day January 0.6537 x 247 x 8.34 = 1,346 February 0.6788 x 228 x 8.34 = 1,290 March 0.8906 x 185 x 8.34 = 1,371 April 1.1598 x 165 x 8.34 = 1,596 May 1.0078 x 162 x 8.34 = 1,364 June 1.4275 x 54 x 8.34 = 645 July 0.8489 x 90 x 8.34 = 640 August 0.8850 x 104 x 8.34 = 764 September 1.0521 x 123 x 8.34 = 1,076 October 0.8672 x 155 x 8.34 = 1,119 November 0.9732 x 151 x 8.34 = 1,228 December 1.0046 x 116 x 8.34 = 972 2. Maximum Monthly Design Flow and Design BOD Loading 2.1 Verify the design flow and loading for your facility. Design Design Factor x % = % of Design Max Month Design Flow, MGD 2.2 x 90 = 1.98 x 100 = 2.2 Design BOD, lbs/day 1775 x 90 = 1597.5 x 100 = 1775 2.2 Verify the number of times the flow and BOD exceeded 90% or 100% of design, points earned, and score: Months Number of times Number of times Number of times Number of times of flow was greater flow was greater BOD was greater BOD was greater Influent than 90% of than 100% of than 90% of design than 100% of design January 1 0 0 0 0 February 1 0 0 0 0 March 1 0 0 0 0 0 April 1 0 0 0 0 May 1 0 0 0 0 June 1 0 0 0 0 July 1 0 0 0 0 August 1 0 0 0 0 September 1 0 0 0 0 October 1 0 0 0 0 November 1 0 0 0 0 December 1 0 0 0 0 Points per each 2 1 3 2 Exceedances 0 0 0 0 Points 0 0 0 0 Total Number of Points 0 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 3. Flow Meter 3.1 Was the influent flow meter calibrated in the last year? Yes Enter last calibration date (MM/DD/YYYY) 2022-07-12 No If No, please explain: 4. Sewer Use Ordinance 4.1 Did your community have a sewer use ordinance that limited or prohibited the discharge of excessive conventional pollutants ((C)BOD, SS, or pH) or toxic substances to the sewer from industries, commercial users, hauled waste, or residences? Yes No If No, please explain: 4.2 Was it necessary to enforce the ordinance? Yes No If Yes, please explain: 5. Septage Receiving 5.1 Did you have requests to receive septage at your facility? Septic Tanks Holding Tanks Grease Traps Yes Yes Yes No No No 5.2 Did you receive septage at your facility? If yes, indicate volume in gallons. Septic Tanks Yes gallons No Holding Tanks Yes 1,169,300 gallons No Grease Traps Yes gallons No 5.2.1 If yes to any of the above, please explain if plant performance is affected when receiving any of these wastes. FOG issues such as floating grease balls and grease in the clarifiers coming from both influent wastewater, but amplified by hauled wastes. Due to greasy foam on the aeration tank we paused some hauled waste in March 2022. We resumed paused haulers in January 2023. 6. Pretreatment 6.1 Did your facility experience operational problems, permit violations, biosolids quality concerns, or hazardous situations in the sewer system or treatment plant that were attributable to commercial or industrial discharges in the last year? Yes No If yes, describe the situation and your community's response. Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 6.2 Did your facility accept hauled industrial wastes, landfill leachate, etc.? Yes No If yes, describe the types of wastes received and any procedures or other restrictions that were in place to protect the facility from the discharge of hauled industrial wastes. Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (BOD/CBOD) 1. Effluent (C)BOD Results 1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for BOD or CBOD Outfall No. Monthly 90% of Effluent Monthly Months of Permit Limit 90% Permit 010 Average Permit Limit Average (mg/L) Discharge Exceedance Limit Limit (mg/L) > 10 (mg/L) with a Limit Exceedance January 24 21.6 4 1 0 0 February 24 21.6 3 1 0 0 March 24 21.6 3 1 0 0 April 24 21.6 5 1 0 0 May 12 10.8 4 1 0 0 June 12 10.8 4 1 0 0 July 12 10.8 3 1 0 0 August 12 10.8 3 1 0 0 September 12 10.8 3 1 0 0 October 12 10.8 4 1 0 0 0 November 24 21.6 3 1 0 0 December 24 21.6 2 1 0 0 * Equals limit if limit is <= 10 Months of discharge/yr 12 Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge 7 3 Exceedances 0 0 Points 0 0 Total number of points 0 NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to state waters, the points per monthly exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by the number of months of discharge. Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months of the year, the multiplication factor is 12/6 = 2.0 1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance? 2. Flow Meter Calibration 2.1 Was the effluent flow meter calibrated in the last year? Yes Enter last calibration date (MM/DD/YYYY) 2022-07-12 No If No, please explain: 3. Treatment Problems 3.1 What problems, if any, were experienced over the last year that threatened treatment? No problems threatened treatment in 2022 4. Other Monitoring and Limits 4.1 At any time in the past year was there an exceedance of a permit limit for any other pollutants such as chlorides, pH, residual chlorine, fecal coliform, or metals? Yes No Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 If Yes, please explain: 4.2 At any time in the past year was there a failure of an effluent acute or chronic whole effluent toxicity (WET) test? Yes No If Yes, please explain: 4.3 If the biomonitoring (WET) test did not pass, were steps taken to identify and/or reduce source(s) of toxicity? Yes No N/A Please explain unless not applicable: Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Total Suspended Solids) 1. Effluent Total Suspended Solids Results 1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for TSS: Outfall No. Monthly 90% of Effluent Monthly Months of Permit Limit 90% Permit 010 Average Permit Limit Average (mg/L) Discharge Exceedance Limit Limit (mg/L) >10 (mg/L) with a Limit Exceedance January 24 21.6 1 1 0 0 February 24 21.6 1 1 0 0 March 24 21.6 1 1 0 0 April 24 21.6 2 1 0 0 May 12 10.8 2 1 0 0 June 12 10.8 1 1 0 0 July 12 10.8 1 1 0 0 August 12 10.8 1 1 0 0 September 12 10.8 2 1 0 0 October 12 10.8 2 1 0 0 November 24 21.6 1 1 0 0 0 December 24 21.6 1 1 0 0 * Equals limit if limit is <= 10 Months of Discharge/yr 12 Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge: 7 3 Exceedances 0 0 Points 0 0 Total Number of Points 0 NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to state waters, the points per monthly exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by the number of months of discharge. Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months of the year, the multiplication factor is 12/6 = 2.0 1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance? Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Ammonia - NH3) 1. Effluent Ammonia Results 1.1 Verify the following monthly and weekly average effluent values, exceedances and points for ammonia Outfall No. Monthly Weekly Effluent Monthly Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Weekly 010 Average Average Monthly Permit Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Permit NH3 NH3 Average Limit Average Average Average Average Limit Limit Limit NH3 Exceed for Week for Week for Week for Week Exceed (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) ance 1 2 3 4 ance January 9.7 .014 0 February 9.7 .018 0 March 9.7 .014 0 April 6 .002 0 May 6.4 .018 0 June 6.4 .027 0 July 6.4 .04 0 August 6.4 .005 0 September 6.4 .009 0 0 October 9.7 .006 0 November 9.7 .002 0 December 9.7 .022 0 Points per each exceedance of Monthly average: 10 Exceedances, Monthly: 0 Points: 0 Points per each exceedance of weekly average (when there is no monthly average): 2.5 Exceedances, Weekly: 0 Points: 0 Total Number of Points 0 NOTE: Limit exceedances are considered for monthly OR weekly averages but not both. When a monthly average limit exists it will be used to determine exceedances and generate points. This will be true even if a weekly limit also exists. When a weekly average limit exists and a monthly limit does not exist, the weekly limit will be used to determine exceedances and generate points. 1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance? Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Phosphorus) 1. Effluent Phosphorus Results 1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for Phosphorus Outfall No. 010 Monthly Average Effluent Monthly Months of Permit Limit phosphorus Limit Average phosphorus Discharge with a Exceedance (mg/L) (mg/L) Limit January 1 0.092 1 0 February 1 0.109 1 0 March 1 0.097 1 0 April 1 0.046 1 0 May 1 0.100 1 0 June 1 0.119 1 0 July 1 0.086 1 0 August 1 0.203 1 0 September 1 0.186 1 0 October 1 0.073 1 0 0 November 1 0.100 1 0 December 1 0.078 1 0 Months of Discharge/yr 12 Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge: 10 Exceedances 0 Total Number of Points 0 NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to waters of the state, the points per monthly exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by the number of months of discharge. Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months of the year, the multiplication factor is 12/6 = 2.0 1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance? Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Biosolids Quality and Management 1. Biosolids Use/Disposal 1.1 How did you use or dispose of your biosolids? (Check all that apply) Land applied under your permit Publicly Distributed Exceptional Quality Biosolids Hauled to another permitted facility Landfilled Incinerated Other NOTE: If you did not remove biosolids from your system, please describe your system type such as lagoons, reed beds, recirculating sand filters, etc. 1.1.1 If you checked Other, please describe: 2. Land Application Site 2.1 Last Year's Approved and Active Land Application Sites 2.1.1 How many acres did you have? 593.9 acres 2.1.2 How many acres did you use? 84.2 acres 2.2 If you did not have enough acres for your land application needs, what action was taken? 2.3 Did you overapply nitrogen on any of your approved land application sites you used last year? 0 Yes (30 points) No 2.4 Have all the sites you used last year for land application been soil tested in the previous 4 years? Yes No (10 points) N/A 3. Biosolids Metals Number of biosolids outfalls in your WPDES permit: 3.1 For each outfall tested, verify the biosolids metal quality values for your facility during the last calendar year. Outfall No. 008 - SLUDGE Parameter 80% H.Q. Ceiling Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 80% High Ceiling of Limit Limit Value Quality Limit Arsenic 41 75 11 0 0 Cadmium 39 85 .73 0 0 Copper 1500 4300 170 0 0 Lead 300 840 13 0 0 Mercury 17 57 <.27 0 0 Molybdenum 60 75 <5 0 0 Nickel 336 420 14 0 0 Selenium 80 100 <19 0 0 Zinc 2800 7500 740 0 0 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Outfall No. 009 - Liquid Sludge Parameter 80% H.Q. Ceiling Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 80% High Ceiling of Limit Limit Value Quality Limit Arsenic 41 75 0 0 Cadmium 39 85 0 0 Copper 1500 4300 0 0 Lead 300 840 0 0 Mercury 17 57 0 0 Molybdenum 60 75 0 0 Nickel 336 420 0 0 Selenium 80 100 0 0 Zinc 2800 7500 0 0 3.1.1 Number of times any of the metals exceeded the high quality limits OR 80% of the limit for molybdenum, nickel, or selenium = 0 Exceedence Points 0 (0 Points) 1-2 (10 Points) > 2 (15 Points) 3.1.2 If you exceeded the high quality limits, did you cumulatively track the metals loading at 0 each land application site? (check applicable box) Yes No (10 points) N/A - Did not exceed limits or no HQ limit applies (0 points) N/A - Did not land apply biosolids until limit was met (0 points) 3.1.3 Number of times any of the metals exceeded the ceiling limits = 0 Exceedence Points 0 (0 Points) 1 (10 Points) > 1 (15 Points) 3.1.4 Were biosolids land applied which exceeded the ceiling limit? Yes (20 Points) No (0 Points) 3.1.5 If any metal limit (high quality or ceiling) was exceeded at any time, what action was taken? Has the source of the metals been identified? 4. Pathogen Control (per outfall): 4.1 Verify the following information. If any information is incorrect, use the Report Issue button under the Options header in the left-side menu. Outfall Number: 008 Biosolids Class: B Bacteria Type and Limit: Fecal Coliform Sample Dates: 02/01/2022 - 12/31/2022 Density: 55,000 Sample Concentration Amount: CFU/G TS Requirement Met: Yes Land Applied: Yes Process: Aerobic Digestion Process Description: Aerobic Digested Sludge Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 4.2 If exceeded Class B limit or did not meet the process criteria at the time of land application. 4.2.1 Was the limit exceeded or the process criteria not met at the time of land application? Yes (40 Points) No 0 If yes, what action was taken? 5. Vector Attraction Reduction (per outfall): 5.1 Verify the following information. If any of the information is incorrect, use the Report Issue button under the Options header in the left-side menu. Outfall Number: 008 Method Date: 12/31/2022 Option Used To Satisfy Requirement: Incorporation when land apply Requirement Met: Yes Land Applied: Yes Limit (if applicable): 0 Results (if applicable): 5.2 Was the limit exceeded or the process criteria not met at the time of land application? Yes (40 Points) No If yes, what action was taken? 6. Biosolids Storage 6.1 How many days of actual, current biosolids storage capacity did your wastewater treatment facility have either on-site or off-site? >= 180 days (0 Points) 150 - 179 days (10 Points) 120 - 149 days (20 Points) 90 - 119 days (30 Points) 0 < 90 days (40 Points) N/A (0 Points) 6.2 If you checked N/A above, explain why. 7. Issues 7.1 Describe any outstanding biosolids issues with treatment, use or overall management: On-site storage is limiting during excessively wet spring weather which can affect storage capacity. Off-site contract storage is part of the utility's sludge management. Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Staffing and Preventative Maintenance (All Treatment Plants) 1. Plant Staffing 1.1 Was your wastewater treatment plant adequately staffed last year? Yes No If No, please explain: We had an operator resign effective May 27, 2022. A new operator was hired and we were fully staffed on 07/25/2022. Could use more help/staff for: Collection system maintenance and grease trap inspection program. 1.2 Did your wastewater staff have adequate time to properly operate and maintain the plant and fulfill all wastewater management tasks including recordkeeping? Yes No If No, please explain: 2. Preventative Maintenance 2.1 Did your plant have a documented AND implemented plan for preventative maintenance on major equipment items? Yes (Continue with question 2) No (40 points) If No, please explain, then go to question 3: 2.2 Did this preventative maintenance program depict frequency of intervals, types of lubrication, and other tasks necessary for each piece of equipment? Yes 0 No (10 points) 2.3 Were these preventative maintenance tasks, as well as major equipment repairs, recorded and filed so future maintenance problems can be assessed properly? Yes Paper file system Computer system Both paper and computer system No (10 points) 3. O&M Manual 3.1 Does your plant have a detailed O&M and Manufacturer Equipment Manuals that can be used as a reference when needed? Yes No 4. Overall Maintenance /Repairs 4.1 Rate the overall maintenance of your wastewater plant. Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Describe your rating: Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 The Columbus WWTP uses a maintenance management software application for scheduling preventative maintenance tasks. The City feels that with a robust data-driven maintenance plan in place, unexpected crisis situations can be minimized or avoided. Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Operator Certification and Education 1. Operator-In-Charge 1.1 Did you have a designated operator-in-charge during the report year? Yes (0 points) No (20 points) Name: 0 CAROL K ANDING Certification No: 38642 2. Certification Requirements 2.1 In accordance with Chapter NR 114.56 and 114.57, Wisconsin Administrative Code, what level and subclass(es) were required for the operator-in-charge (OIC) to operate the wastewater treatment plant and what level and subclass(es) were held by the operator-in-charge? Sub SubClass Description WWTP OIC Class Advanced OIT Basic Advanced A1 Suspended Growth Processes X X A2 Attached Growth Processes X A3 Recirculating Media Filters A4 Ponds, Lagoons and Natural A5 Anaerobic Treatment Of Liquid B Solids Separation X X 0 C Biological Solids/Sludges X X P Total Phosphorus X X N Total Nitrogen D Disinfection X X L Laboratory X X U Unique Treatment Systems SS Sanitary Sewage Collection X NA X NA 2.2 Was the operator-in-charge certified at the appropriate level and subclass(es) to operate this plant? (Note: Certification in subclass SS is required 5 years after permit reissuance.) Yes (0 points) No (20 points) 3. Succession Planning 3.1 In the event of the loss of your designated operator-in-charge, did you have a contingency plan to ensure the continued proper operation and maintenance of the plant that includes one or more of the following options (check all that apply)? One or more additional certified operators on staff An arrangement with another certified operator An arrangement with another community with a certified operator An operator on staff who has an operator-in-training certificate for your plant and is expected to 0 be certified within one year A consultant to serve as your certified operator None of the above (20 points) If "None of the above" is selected, please explain: 4. Continuing Education Credits 4.1 If you had a designated operator-in-charge, was the operator-in-charge earning Continuing Education Credits at the following rates? Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 OIT and Basic Certification: Averaging 6 or more CECs per year. Averaging less than 6 CECs per year. Advanced Certification: Averaging 8 or more CECs per year. Averaging less than 8 CECs per year. Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Financial Management 1. Provider of Financial Information Name: Krystal Larson Telephone: 920-623-5900 (XXX) XXX-XXXX E-Mail Address (optional): klarson@columbuswi.gov 2. Treatment Works Operating Revenues 2.1 Are User Charges or other revenues sufficient to cover O&M expenses for your wastewater treatment plant AND/OR collection system ? Yes (0 points) No (40 points) If No, please explain: 2.2 When was the User Charge System or other revenue source(s) last reviewed and/or revised? Year: 2023 0 0-2 years ago (0 points) 3 or more years ago (20 points) N/A (private facility) 2.3 Did you have a special account (e.g., CWFP required segregated Replacement Fund, etc.) or financial resources available for repairing or replacing equipment for your wastewater treatment plant and/or collection system? Yes (0 points) No (40 points) REPLACEMENT FUNDS [PUBLIC MUNICIPAL FACILITIES SHALL COMPLETE QUESTION 3] 3. Equipment Replacement Funds 3.1 When was the Equipment Replacement Fund last reviewed and/or revised? Year: 2022 1-2 years ago (0 points) 3 or more years ago (20 points) N/A If N/A, please explain: 3.2 Equipment Replacement Fund Activity 3.2.1 Ending Balance Reported on Last Year's CMAR $ 231,605.18 3.2.2 Adjustments - if necessary (e.g. earned interest, + $ 2,900.56 audit correction, withdrawal of excess funds, increase making up previous shortfall, etc.) 3.2.3 Adjusted January 1st Beginning Balance $ 234,505.74 3.2.4 Additions to Fund (e.g. portion of User Fee, earned interest, etc.) + $ 0.00 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 3.2.5 Subtractions from Fund (e.g., equipment replacement, major repairs - use description box 3.2.6.1 below*) - $ 0.00 3.2.6 Ending Balance as of December 31st for CMAR Reporting Year $ 234,505.74 All Sources: This ending balance should include all Equipment Replacement Funds whether held in a bank account(s), certificate(s) of deposit, etc. 3.2.6.1 Indicate adjustments, equipment purchases, and/or major repairs from 3.2.5 above. 3.3 What amount should be in your Replacement Fund? $ 234,505.74 0 Please note: If you had a CWFP loan, this amount was originally based on the Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA) and should be regularly updated as needed. Further calculation instructions and an example can be found by clicking the SectionInstructions link under Info header in the left-side menu. 3.3.1 Is the December 31 Ending Balance in your Replacement Fund above, (#3.2.6) equal to, or greater than the amount that should be in it (#3.3)? Yes No If No, please explain. 4. Future Planning 4.1 During the next ten years, will you be involved in formal planning for upgrading, rehabilitating, or new construction of your treatment facility or collection system? Yes - If Yes, please provide major project information, if not already listed below. No Project Project Description Estimated Approximate # Cost Construction Year 1 Rehabilitation/Replacement of several substandard manholes and pipe segments. $75,000 2024 2 Lift stations #6 and #8 replacement with the addition of an onsite generators $1,500,000 2023 3 Sludge Pump Project $50,000 2021 4 Aeration Tank diffuser replacement $45,000 2023 5 Filtration system backwash blower replacement $50,000 2024 6 Clarifier Deck Project, repair concrete slab between the clarifiers $120,000 2023 7 Filter room coating $90,000 2023 8 Biosolids Dryer $4,000,000 2024 install biosolids dryer or dehumidifier going to Class A sludge 9 Clarifier dome coating $100,000 2024 10 Filtration building boiler replacement $90,000 2024 11 PLC upgrade $150,000 2024 5. Financial Management General Comments ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND USE 6. Collection System 6.1 Energy Usage 6.1.1 Enter the monthly energy usage from the different energy sources: Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 COLLECTION SYSTEM PUMPAGE: Total Power Consumed Number of Municipally Owned Pump/Lift Stations: 10 Electricity Consumed Natural Gas Consumed (kWh) (therms) January 8,035 8 February 9,911 11 March 8,424 8 April 8,126 6 May 7,717 2 June 6,043 11 July 6,205 12 August 4,322 17 September 4,755 1 October 5,226 2 November 5,750 5 December 7,527 28 Total 82,041 111 Average 6,837 9 6.1.2 Comments: 6.2 Energy Related Processes and Equipment 6.2.1 Indicate equipment and practices utilized at your pump/lift stations (Check all that apply): Comminution or Screening Extended Shaft Pumps Flow Metering and Recording Pneumatic Pumping SCADA System Self-Priming Pumps Submersible Pumps Variable Speed Drives Other: Wetwell mixers in 2 lift stations 6.2.2 Comments: 6.3 Has an Energy Study been performed for your pump/lift stations? No Yes Year: By Whom: Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Describe and Comment: 6.4 Future Energy Related Equipment 6.4.1 What energy efficient equipment or practices do you have planned for the future for your pump/lift stations? Energy efficiency is considered in design of new and upgrades to existing pump stations. 7. Treatment Facility 7.1 Energy Usage 7.1.1 Enter the monthly energy usage from the different energy sources: TREATMENT PLANT: Total Power Consumed/Month Electricity Total Influent Electricity Total Influent Electricity Natural Gas Consumed Flow (MG) Consumed/ BOD (1000 lbs) Consumed/ Consumed (kWh) Flow Total Influent (therms) (kWh/MG) BOD (kWh/1000lbs) January 75,750 20.26 3,739 41.73 1,815 2,808 February 82,971 19.01 4,365 36.12 2,297 2,524 March 73,882 27.61 2,676 42.50 1,738 1,136 April 79,464 34.79 2,284 47.88 1,660 1,256 May 82,674 31.24 2,646 42.28 1,955 162 June 89,403 42.83 2,087 19.35 4,620 36 July 83,117 26.32 3,158 19.84 4,189 16 August 73,732 27.44 2,687 23.68 3,114 16 September 87,669 31.56 2,778 32.28 2,716 18 October 76,978 26.88 2,864 34.69 2,219 77 November 74,912 29.20 2,565 36.84 2,033 223 December 75,117 31.14 2,412 30.13 2,493 3,022 Total 955,669 348.28 407.32 11,294 Average 79,639 29.02 2,855 33.94 2,571 941 7.1.2 Comments: 7.2 Energy Related Processes and Equipment 7.2.1 Indicate equipment and practices utilized at your treatment facility (Check all that apply): Aerobic Digestion Anaerobic Digestion Biological Phosphorus Removal Coarse Bubble Diffusers Dissolved O2 Monitoring and Aeration Control Effluent Pumping Fine Bubble Diffusers Influent Pumping Mechanical Sludge Processing Nitrification Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 SCADA System UV Disinfection Variable Speed Drives Other: 7.2.2 Comments: 7.3 Future Energy Related Equipment 7.3.1 What energy efficient equipment or practices do you have planned for the future for your treatment facility? 8. Biogas Generation 8.1 Do you generate/produce biogas at your facility? No Yes If Yes, how is the biogas used (Check all that apply): Flared Off Building Heat Process Heat Generate Electricity Other: 9. Energy Efficiency Study 9.1 Has an Energy Study been performed for your treatment facility? No Yes Entire facility Year: 2019 By Whom: Focus on Energy Describe and Comment: Focus on Energy provided results of an audit of the facility and how using best management practices can favorably affect energy consumption. Part of the facility Year: By Whom: Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Describe and Comment: Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems 1. Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) Program 1.1 Do you have a CMOM program that is being implemented? Yes No If No, explain: 1.2 Do you have a CMOM program that contains all the applicable components and items according to Wisc. Adm Code NR 210.23 (4)? Yes No (30 points) N/A If No or N/A, explain: 1.3 Does your CMOM program contain the following components and items? (check the components and items that apply) Goals [NR 210.23 (4)(a)] Describe the major goals you had for your collection system last year: The Utility's goals for the collection system are to clean 25% of the system, televise 10% and perform manhole inspections while televising and cleaning. Looking for sources of I/I is a priority of the utility. Another goal of the utility is to maintain the system in an environmentally and financially responsible manner to provide a reliable service to its users. Did you accomplish them? Yes No If No, explain: Organization [NR 210.23 (4) (b)] Does this chapter of your CMOM include: Organizational structure and positions (eg. organizational chart and position descriptions) Internal and external lines of communication responsibilities Person(s) responsible for reporting overflow events to the department and the public Legal Authority [NR 210.23 (4) (c)] What is the legally binding document that regulates the use of your sewer system? City of Columbus Sewer Use Ordinance If you have a Sewer Use Ordinance or other similar document, when was it last reviewed and revised? (MM/DD/YYYY) 2019-03-01 Does your sewer use ordinance or other legally binding document address the following: Private property inflow and infiltration New sewer and building sewer design, construction, installation, testing and inspection Rehabilitated sewer and lift station installation, testing and inspection Sewage flows satellite system and large private users are monitored and controlled, as necessary Fat, oil and grease control Enforcement procedures for sewer use non-compliance Operation and Maintenance [NR 210.23 (4) (d)] Does your operation and maintenance program and equipment include the following: Equipment and replacement part inventories Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Up-to-date sewer system map A management system (computer database and/or file system) for collection system information for O&M activities, investigation and rehabilitation A description of routine operation and maintenance activities (see question 2 below) Capacity assessment program Basement back assessment and correction Regular O&M training Design and Performance Provisions [NR 210.23 (4) (e)] What standards and procedures are established for the design, construction, and inspection of the sewer collection system, including building sewers and interceptor sewers on private property? State Plumbing Code, DNR NR 110 Standards and/or local Municipal Code Requirements Construction, Inspection, and Testing Others: Overflow Emergency Response Plan [NR 210.23 (4) (f)] 0 Does your emergency response capability include: Responsible personnel communication procedures Response order, timing and clean-up Public notification protocols Training Emergency operation protocols and implementation procedures Annual Self-Auditing of your CMOM Program [NR 210.23 (5)] Special Studies Last Year (check only those that apply): Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) Analysis Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) Sewer Evaluation and Capacity Managment Plan (SECAP) Lift Station Evaluation Report Others: 2. Operation and Maintenance 2.1 Did your sanitary sewer collection system maintenance program include the following maintenance activities? Complete all that apply and indicate the amount maintained. Cleaning 25 % of system/year Root removal 1 % of system/year Flow monitoring 0 % of system/year Smoke testing 0 % of system/year Sewer line televising 15 % of system/year Manhole inspections 25 % of system/year Lift station O&M 10 # per L.S./year Manhole rehabilitation 2.2 % of manholes rehabbed Mainline rehabilitation 2.0 % of sewer lines rehabbed Private sewer inspections Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 0 % of system/year Private sewer I/I removal 1 % of private services River or water crossings 0 % of pipe crossings evaluated or maintained Please include additional comments about your sanitary sewer collection system below: The highway 89 project replaced 3735 feet of sanitary main and 16 manholes. 3. Performance Indicators 3.1 Provide the following collection system and flow information for the past year. 43.84 Total actual amount of precipitation last year in inches 36.50 Annual average precipitation (for your location) 32 Miles of sanitary sewer 10 Number of lift stations 0 Number of lift station failures 0 Number of sewer pipe failures 0 Number of basement backup occurrences 2 Number of complaints .968 Average daily flow in MGD (if available) 42.83 Peak monthly flow in MGD (if available) Peak hourly flow in MGD (if available) 3.2 Performance ratios for the past year: 0.00 Lift station failures (failures/year) 0.00 Sewer pipe failures (pipe failures/sewer mile/yr) 0.00 Sanitary sewer overflows (number/sewer mile/yr) 0.00 Basement backups (number/sewer mile) 0.06 Complaints (number/sewer mile) 44.2 Peaking factor ratio (Peak Monthly:Annual Daily Avg) 0.0 Peaking factor ratio (Peak Hourly:Annual Daily Avg) 4. Overflows LIST OF SANITARY SEWER (SSO) AND TREATMENT FACILITY (TFO) OVERFLOWS REPORTED ** Date Location Cause Estimated Volume None reported ** If there were any SSOs or TFOs that are not listed above, please contact the DNR and stop work on this section until corrected. 5. Infiltration / Inflow (I/I) 5.1 Was infiltration/inflow (I/I) significant in your community last year? Yes No If Yes, please describe: Inflow and infiltration can be significant during heavy rain events, snowmelt when saturated soil conditions exist. Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 5.2 Has infiltration/inflow and resultant high flows affected performance or created problems in your collection system, lift stations, or treatment plant at any time in the past year? Yes No If Yes, please describe: High peaking flows overload the grit removal system. Inflow and infiltration contribute to higher energy costs of lift station pumping. 5.3 Explain any infiltration/inflow (I/I) changes this year from previous years: Each year I/I is directly related to weather events particularly intense and/or long duration rains, rapid snow melt or combination thereof. The I/I in 2022 increased due to an increase of precipiation, particularly in the month of June. 5.4 What is being done to address infiltration/inflow in your collection system? The City continues it's efforts to reduce I/I through assessment and rehabilitation of sewer system infrastructure in a financially responsible manner. To reduce private line I/I sources, lateral replacement incentive is in place to assist property owners with costs of updating their service. Total Points Generated 0 Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100 Section Grade A Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Grading Summary WPDES No: 0021008 SECTIONS LETTER GRADE GRADE POINTS WEIGHTING SECTION FACTORS POINTS Influent A 4 3 12 BOD/CBOD A 4 10 40 TSS A 4 5 20 Ammonia A 4 5 20 Phosphorus A 4 3 12 Biosolids A 4 5 20 Staffing/PM A 4 1 4 OpCert A 4 1 4 Financial A 4 1 4 Collection A 4 3 12 TOTALS 37 148 GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) = 4.00 Notes: A = Voluntary Range (Response Optional) B = Voluntary Range (Response Optional) C = Recommendation Range (Response Required) D = Action Range (Response Required) F = Action Range (Response Required) Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Columbus Wastewater Treatment Facility Last Updated: Reporting For: 5/16/2023 2022 Resolution or Owner's Statement Name of Governing Body or Owner: City of Columbus Date of Resolution or Action Taken: June 20, 2023 Resolution Number: 5-23 Date of Submittal: ACTIONS SET FORTH BY THE GOVERNING BODY OR OWNER RELATING TO SPECIFIC CMAR SECTIONS (Optional for grade A or B. Required for grade C, D, or F): Influent Flow and Loadings: Grade = A Effluent Quality: BOD: Grade = A Effluent Quality: TSS: Grade = A Effluent Quality: Ammonia: Grade = A Effluent Quality: Phosphorus: Grade = A Biosolids Quality and Management: Grade = A Staffing: Grade = A Operator Certification: Grade = A Financial Management: Grade = A Collection Systems: Grade = A (Regardless of grade, response required for Collection Systems if SSOs were reported) ACTIONS SET FORTH BY THE GOVERNING BODY OR OWNER RELATING TO THE OVERALL GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND ANY GENERAL COMMENTS (Optional for G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00, required for G.P.A. less than 3.00) G.P.A. = 4.00  2023 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: June 6, 2023 Council Meeting date: June 20, 2023 ITEM: Recommendation from Beautification Committee for downtown banners SUBMITTED BY: Brandon S. Bledsoe, Interim Director of Public Works DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: The Beautification Committee has been working with the Columbus school district to come up with a logo for the new banners to be installed in the downtown area. One former student came up with a Charlie Cardinal logo and is allowing the City / Beautification Committee to use the logo for the new banners. The school district will be donating funds to the Committee to help offset the cost. Paula Steiner, Chair of the Beautification Committee, will attend the meeting to answer any questions. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: Charlie Cardinal banner logo ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider the recommendation of the Beautification Committee to use the Charlie Cardinal logo on banners, and be allowed to install the banners in the downtown area.  2023 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: June 6, 2023 ___________________________ Council Meeting date: ______________________________ ITEM: Request to Declare June LGBTQIA+ Month and raise the Pride Flag ______________________________________________________ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: Several Alders requested discussion of recognizing Pride Month, or LGBTQIA+ Month and to raise the pride flag for this month of June as well as all future months of June. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: Resolution of Support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider the recommendation of the Alders to recognize Pride Month or LGBTQIA+ Month and to raise the pride flag for this month of June as well as all future months of June.  Resolution of Support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month Whereas, the Common Council of the City of Columbus, Wisconsin welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusion in our community; and Whereas, June 28th, 2023 marks the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which sparked the gay rights movement, and June is the nationwide month to recognize the LQBTQ+ community; and Whereas, celebrating pride month raises awareness and provides support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and is an opportunity to become educated, engaged in dialogue, strengthen alliances, and build understanding; and Whereas, while there has been remarkable progress toward acceptance and equality, members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to face discrimination, intolerance, and hate; and Whereas, we must commit to supporting and accepting LGBTQ+ individuals, in particular our youth, who compared to their peers, are far more likely to experience violence and bullying at school; to suffer from depression; to struggle with substance use; and to have attempted suicide; and Whereas, we must remain vigilant in deterring oppression and discrimination against people on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation; and Whereas, by protecting the rights of every individual, we enhance and strengthen the value of everyone throughout our society; and Whereas, we affirm our support for LGBTQ+ residents in our community, and stand with them to protect their civil rights and their ability to live openly, equally, and without fear; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Columbus, Wisconsin on this the 6th day of June, 2023 that the Common Council recognizes and supports this month of June as well as all future months of June as LGBTQ+ pride month, and shall fly the Progress Pride Flag at the intersection of James Street and Dickason Boulevard near the memorial statue, and we urge all residents to celebrate and build a culture of inclusion and acceptance during this month and every month.  TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE This Agreement made by and between Nasco Education LLC (hereinafter “Nasco”), and the City of Columbus, Wisconsin, a Municipal Corporation (hereinafter “Columbus”). WHEREAS, Nasco is a WPDES Permit holder that discharges to the City of Fort Atkinson storm sewer that in turn discharges to the Rock River; and WHEREAS, Columbus is a WPDES Permit holder in the Nolan Creek-Crawfish River watershed, upstream of the Nasco outfall; and WHEREAS, Columbus and Nasco, by contract executed by Nasco on August 28, 2018, and by Columbus on August 30, 2018 (hereinafter the “Contract”), agreed that Columbus will generate and sell total phosphorus credits to Nasco and those credits generated and purchased were to be used so that Nasco can achieve compliance with its WPDES Permit; and WHEREAS, the Contract between Columbus and Nasco was to expire in January 2031; and WHEREAS, Nasco has informed Columbus that it no longer needs credits from Columbus to comply with its WPDES Permit, and pursuant to section 4.2 of the Contract Nasco and Columbus now agree to mutually terminate the Contract between the parties under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed as follows: In consideration of the mutual relinquishment of the respective legal rights with reference to the above-mentioned Contract between Nasco and Columbus, in consideration of this Mutual Release, in consideration of Nasco paying to Columbus the sum of $15,000.00, in one lump sum contemporaneous with the approval of this Agreement by Nasco and Columbus, Nasco and Columbus agree to mutually terminate the Contract effective immediately, each party expressly releases the other, and each other’s successors, assigns and legal representatives, from all sums of money, accounts, actions, claims and demands (whether in law or equity, whether joint or several, whether now known or unknown, and whether now anticipated or unanticipated), arising out of the Contract. Columbus and Nasco each represents and warrants that it is the sole owner of all demands, rights, causes of action and other matters which are released herein; that the same have not been transferred or assigned or caused to be transferred or assigned to any other person, firm, corporation or other legal entity; that Columbus and Nasco each has obtained all approvals necessary to enter into this Agreement; and that Columbus and Nasco each has the full right and power to grant, execute, and deliver the releases, undertakings and agreements contained herein. Each of the undersigned further declares and represents that no promise, inducement or agreement, not herein expressed, has been made to any of the undersigned, and that this Mutual Release contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and that the terms of this Mutual Release are contractual and not mere recital. The settlement and release made and effected hereby is a compromise settlement by each of the parties. The execution of this Mutual Release shall not be construed as an admission of liability by any party. Each of the undersigned states that they have read the foregoing Mutual Release and fully understand it, that each of them knows the contents thereof, that each of them has discussed the terms of the settlement with its client, and the client has authorized counsel to sign this Mutual Release. This Mutual release shall be applicable to all services provided pursuant to the contract between the parties to the present date, and shall be effective as of the date all parties have signed this document. Dated: _______________ By: _______________________________ Brian Hudson, Nasco Education LLC Dated: _______________ By: _______________________________ Joseph R. Hammer, Mayor, City of Columbus Dated: _______________ By: _______________________________ Patricia Goebel, Clerk, City of Columbus 2 C:\Users\pgoebel\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\X2D8RNX4\termination of agreement and mutual release 053123 (A4906922x9DEB4).doc