From
Megan Mahan
Title
Authorize City Manager to enter into Agreement to Mediate and Arbitrate Disputes with the Trinity River Authority
Presenter
Gabe Johnson, Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On October 10, 1973, the City entered into a contract for sewage disposal services with the Trinity River Authority (TRA). This contract contemplates arbitration of any dispute between the City and TRA, but does not outline the specific process in the event of a dispute. Staff proposes entering into an agreement with TRA outlining the dispute resolution process in more detail. This agreement includes a non-binding mediation process and a binding arbitration process. Approval of this item will authorize the City Manager to enter into meditation and/or arbitation to settle any disputes and will bind the City to perform any awards rendered by the Arbitrator without any further Council action.
Financial Considerations
Funding, if required, would be a shared cost with TRA for any future meditations or arbitrations under the agreement.