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Approval of the Proposed FY 2021 Budget Reductions
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Agenda of: June 24, 2020
Item No.: 2020-214
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Sue F. McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: June 24, 2020
RE: Approval of the Proposed FY 2021 Budget Reductions
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Nicolette Bateson, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) approves the Proposed FY 2021 Budget Reductions as presented; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
On March 11, 2020, the Board adopted Resolution 2020-083, "Resolution Regarding Approval of FY 2021 Schedule of Service Charges" (the Charges). Since the Board took that action, the COVID-19 pandemic afflicted the United States, causing President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state of emergency in Michigan. Further, Governor Whitmer issued Stay Home/ Stay Safe Orders, which currently run through April 30, 2020. In addition, Governor Whitmer issued orders preventing local utilities from discontinuing water service during the declared State of Emergency.
While Michigan has seen positive results from its efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the ultimate duration and impact of the virus continue to remain unclear. Similarly, the duration and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national economy, Michigan economy, and local economies within the GLWA service area remains unknown.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recommendation to change the effective date for the implementation of 2020-083 "Resolution Regarding Approval of FY 2021 Schedule of Service Charges," from July 1, 2020 to October 1, 2020 was presented to the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) at the GLWA board meeting ...
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