07-23-2002 Odor AgreementAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
AND
EAGLE RIVER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
IN CONJUNCTION WITH ODOR CONTROL
WITHIN THE AVON TOWN LIMITS
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT, made and entered into this Off"ft
of e own of Avon, Colorado through its Town — day
luij– 2002, by and between The T Council
and
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District by and through its Board of Directors.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, The Town of Avon desires a pleasant and odor free environment for
all its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District owns and operates the Avon
Wastewater Treatment Plant for the protection of the health and safety and for the
common good of residents and visitors in and around the Town of Avon; and
WHEREAS, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District desires to Operate the Avon
Wastewater Treatment Plant in an efficient and odor free condition; and
WHEREAS, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District seeks a cooperative working
relationship with the Town of Avon staff and elected officials; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual cooperation and promises of
the parties hereto, the District and the Town agree as follows:
1. Duties of the District
1.1 The District agrees to operate the Avon Wastewater Treatment plant in an
efficient and odor free manner.
1.2 The District agrees to Provide appropriate operational and capital funds to
ensure the efficient and odor free operations Of the Avon Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
1.3 The District agrees to notify the appropriate Town officials when they
anticipate that Upcoming actions could cause an odor excursion. In this event,
the District needs to explain all steps that they will take to minimize, the odor
excursion.
1.4 The District agrees to assist the appropriate Town officials in the investigation
of complaints of odors within the Town limits.
1.5 The District agrees to provide the Town with a written explanation of the
cause of odor releases offsite the WWTp and within the Town limits within
72 hours ' of the excursion. The District agrees to take all appropriate actions
to prevent a re-occurrence of the "cause') of this offsite odor release. The
District further agrees to meet with a town representative(s) to further discuss
the causes and corrective actions if asked.
2. Duties of the Town
2.1 The Town agrees to notify the District as soon as possible of any odor
complaints received within the Town limits.
2.2 The Town agrees to respond with any concerns or requests to the prior
notification of actions that could cause offsite odors as mentioned in par. 1.3.
2.3 The Town agrees to assist the appropriate District officials in the investigation
of complaints of odors within the Town limits.
2.4 The Town agrees to notify the Avon Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel of
any special events scheduled to occur within 2,500 feet of the treatment plant
property line.
2.5 The Town agrees to establish a line of exclusion for complaints arising from
within 75 feet of the Wastewater Treatment plant fence line.
3. Joint Actions
3.1 The Town and the District agree to release joint statements to the public and
Press concerning the cause and resolution of any offsite odor excursions. (it
should be noted that both the Town and the District have open meetings where
the press might be present when odor issues are discussed)
3.1 Each party agrees to review this agreement every 12 months for purposes of
renewal.
3.3 Either party may terminate this agreement for cause with 30 days notice.
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EAGLE RIVER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
Frederick P. Sackbauer, IV, Board .President