Glen Ellyn, Lombard Amend and Approve Wastewater Agreement

The Villages of Glen Ellyn and Lombard have announced they have amended and approved an intergovernmental agreement related to the Glenbard Wastewater Authority.

Both Village Boards approved the agreement on April 15. In addition, the full board of the Glenbard Wastewater Authority approved the agreement.

“We are very fortunate to have this level of partnership and commitment between the Villages and the GWA,” said Glen Ellyn Village President and GWA Executive Oversight Committee Chairman Mark Pfefferman. “We look forward to many more years of continued intergovernmental cooperation to deliver critical services to residents in the most efficient manner.”

The amendmended agreement will modify funding formulas for operations and maintenance, as well as the capital equipment replacement fund to more accurately reflect the services provided to each village and to also ensure viable long-term funding for the authority, according to a news release from the Village of Glen Ellyn.

“The goal in amending the intergovernmental agreement was to provide services to residents at the most affordable cost and in the most efficient fashion,” Lombard Village President-Elect Keith Giagnorio said in the news release.

The Glenbard Wastewater Authority handles wastewater for Lombard, Glen Ellyn and two unincorporated areas in Glen Ellyn. The operations of the authority are overseen by the Village of Glen Ellyn, which acts as its Operating Agency, in tandem with an Executive Oversight Committee, comprised of the Village President, one elected official, the Village Manager and the Public Works Director from each municipality.

According to the Village of Glen Ellyn, the original intergovernmental agreement between Lombard and Glen Ellyn dates back to 1977. Modifications and amendments have been made to the agreement over the years to address various issues. The recently approved agreement was developed to address changes in philosophy and best management practices of Lombard and Glen Ellyn.