Moore approves 10‑year water and wastewater contract with Veolia
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Summary
The Moore City Council approved a 10‑year agreement with Veolia to operate, maintain and manage the city's water and wastewater systems; staff said contract dollars had been incorporated into the current budget and called the revised contract an improved version.
The Moore City Council approved an addendum on Dec. 15 to authorize a 10‑year agreement with Veolia to operate, maintain and manage the city's water and wastewater systems.
City staff told the council the revised contract had been negotiated to address legal and operational protections for both the city and the contractor after "numerous sewer lawsuits" involving the city in recent years. "We believe that the contract before you tonight is a much improved version of what we have," a staff representative said, noting Brian Miller and Veolia's counsel contributed to the negotiated changes.
When a council member asked about dollars, staff responded the contract amounts were already budgeted during the city's recent budget process. "The dollars in the contract are already budgeted," staff said, adding the increases anticipated under the new contract were incorporated into this year's budget.
Council members moved, seconded and approved the 10‑year agreement. The contract will move forward under the terms presented; staff said they would return with any necessary implementation details.
Note on spelling and naming: the meeting transcript included varied spellings ("Viola" and "Veolia") when referring to the contractor; this article uses the standard corporate name Veolia Water North America in reference to the company's operations and the contract approved by the council.
