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Western States Water Council March 2008 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding

Western States Water Council March 2008 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding. Presented By New Mexico State Engineer John D’Antonio Jr., P.E. March 5, 2008. Current Planning: Fragmented and Decentralized. Missed Opportunities. Align funding with community needs

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Western States Water Council March 2008 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding

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  1. Western States Water CouncilMarch 2008Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Presented By New Mexico State Engineer John D’Antonio Jr., P.E. March 5, 2008

  2. Current Planning: Fragmented and Decentralized

  3. Missed Opportunities • Align funding with community needs • Ensure projects provide long-term solutions • Ensure projects are fully funded • Identify needs for planning & design • Align technical assistance and capacity development with funding priorities

  4. State Water Plan (SWP) • Statute 72-14-3.1 charges the NMISC, in collaboration with the OSE and the WTB to prepare and implement a SWP and to update that plan every 5 years • SWP – “…a basis for prioritizing infrastructure investment” • SWP – “…ensure effective collaboration, consultation and public participation in the development and implementation of water policy by applicable state agencies.

  5. HJM86 • Criteria developed to ensure resources are used wisely and as a condition of funding • Collaboration OSE, NMED and others • Financial plan • Adequate rate structure • Asset management plan • OSE/NMED/Federal Compliance • Adequate governance structure • Participation in regional efforts

  6. New Approach • Newly organized Division within NMED & assign responsibilities to agencies by E.O. • Some additional staff & technical assistance • May need legislation in 2009 to formalize • Establish a Water Cabinet to achieve agency collaboration by E.O. • OSE, ISC, NMED, Agriculture, Game & Fish, EMNRD, DFA and NMFA

  7. Establish a Water Cabinet • State Engineer (NMOSE) • Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) • Environment Department (NMED) • Department of Agriculture (NMAG) • Department of Game & Fish (NMG&F) • Energy, Minerals & Natural Res. (EMNRD) • Department of Finance & Acct. (DFA) • N.M. Finance Authority (NMFA)

  8. Water Cabinet Duties • Annual Reporting to the Governor: • Steps taken to improve coordination SWP • Policy recommendations for improved W/WW infrastructure development, monitoring and oversight • Policy recommendations for expanding the management and fiscal capacity of local W/WW systems • Recommendations for identifying and addressing drinking water emergencies

  9. Establish a Sub-Cabinet • State Engineer (OSE) • Environment Department (NMED) • Energy, Minerals & Natural Res. (EMNRD) • Department of Finance & Admin. (DFA) • NM Finance Authority (NMFA)

  10. Duties of the Sub-Cabinet • Provide Direction for Interagency Effort: • Implement W/WW infrastructure project evaluation methodology – HJM86 • Implement a uniform application process • Develop recommendations for efficient and effective coordination of W/WW loan and grant funds • Provide infrastructure project funding recommendations to the Governor, Legislature, Water Trust Board, NMED and DFA.

  11. Duties of Sub-Cabinet – Cont. • Receive Periodic Reports on: • Implementation of W/WW projects funded thru various funding streams • Expenditures of W/WW technical assistance and capacity development funds and progress made • W/WW systems with safe drinking water or clean water violations and threats • Identify water systems with inadequate supply

  12. Local Water Infrastructure

  13. Large Regional Water Supply Infrastructure

  14. Benefits to New Mexico • Local projects completed more quickly • Strengthen local mgmt. & fiscal capacity • Maximize use of available funds • Improve maintenance & asset management • Ensures that projects are designed for the long-term

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