Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) was established in 1998 and adopted by the City Council in Ordiance 5786. The UAC is authorized to act as the principal policy advisory to the City Council, the City Manager's office, and the Public Works Department on utility matters. Eleven committee members are appointed by the City Council and serve three-year terms, ending March 31 of the last year of the term.

The City's four public utilities: Drinking Water, Wastewater, Storm and Surface Water and Solid Waste, play a critical role in enhancing liveability and environmental protection. Decisions made today about water and waste affect generations to come. For a general idea of the UAC's work, here is the 2010 Work Plan (pdf) which is approved by the City Council.

Roles and Responsibilities

In consultaion with City Public Works staff, UAC members make recommendations to the City Council regarding utility policy choices on issues such as establishing rates based on levels of service and revenues needed to support utility operations and infrastructure. In additon, the UAC provides citizen input on achiveing sustainability goals such as reaching zero waste and protecting ground and surface water (including Budd Inlet) while accommodating growth. Each utility has master plans that articulates its goals and operations consistent with state and federal regulations and the UAC provides input on these plans.

Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Materials

08/05/2010 > Agenda | Meeting Materials

State Greywater Rule Presentation | 2011-2016 Capital Facilities Plan Presentation

07/01/2010 > Agenda | Minutes | Meeting Materials

Waste ReSources Organics & Recycling Presentation 

05/06/2010 > Agenda | Minutes | Meeting Materials

Reclaimed Water Ordinance Presentation | Seasonal Drinking Water Rate Presentation

04/01/2010 > Agenda | Minutes | Waste ReSources Drop Box Presentation

03/04/2010 > Agenda | Minutes | Meeting Materials | Stormwater Planning Presentation

02/04/2010 > Agenda | Minutes | Waste ReSources Presentation

Brewery Water Supply Presentation

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Meeting Information:

The UAC meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m., at the Public Works Maintenance Center, 1401 Eastside Street, SE, Olympia. However, the next UAC Meeting is on Thursday, September 16, 2010. 

2010 Meeting Schedule:

October 7, 2010

November 4, 2010

December 2, 2010

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Application Information:

You can download the application online. The following citizens are eligible to apply for the committee.

• Citizens who live within the City or Urban Growth Area of Olympia.
• Business owners and managers who operate a business in the City of Olympia.
• Business owners and managers who are City of Olympia utility customers.

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Staff Contacts:

• Rich Hoey, 360.753.8495 or email publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us
• Lindsay Marquez, 360.753.8394 or email publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us

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Committee Members:

• Mary Groebner, Chair - Term Expires: 2011
• Emily Lardner, Vice Chair - Term Expires: 2013
• Carol Law - Term Expires: 2011 (Planning Commission Representative)
• Michael Young - Term Expires: 2013
• Dick Allen - Term Expires: 2012
• Dean Mason - Term Expires: 2012
• Judy Bardin - Term Expires: 2012
• Barbara Day - Term Expires: 2012
• Thad Curtz - Term Expires: 2011
• Margaret Drennan - Term Expires: 2013
• Robb Wilcox - Term Expires: 2013

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Contacting Public Works:

• Contact Public Works
• Mailing Address: PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507
• Physical Address: 924 7th Ave. SE, Suite A (directions)
• Hours: M - F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except for City-recognized holidays)
• 360.753.8588, TTY 360.753.8270
• Email: publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us
• Visit Public Works home page