HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-1001-11/24/2014 Prepared by Carol Nemmers, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo,
715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1001
RESOLUTION SEEKING SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL AND
STATE GOVERNMENT TO ASSIST CITIZENS WITH THE
COST OF FOOTING DRAIN DISCONNECTS .
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo' s City Council is aware that
Federal and State laws are requiring the separation of Storm
Water Drain Systems from Sanitary Sewer Lines in municipalities
where overflow is an issue; and
WHEREAS, the Waterloo City Council is cognizant of the fact
that overflows do, on occasion, happen jeopardizing our
waterways .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, that we call upon the United States
Congress (House and Senate) , Iowa' s Governor and the Iowa
Legislature to support, seek, sponsor and introduce bills that
will allow affected citizens to write off the personal costs of
footing drain disconnects on Federal and State income taxes .
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of November, 2014 .
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Ernest G. Clark, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jam.
Suzy Schres, CMC
City Clerk