Resolution No. 116-05

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND ASSIGNING

GREGORY O. TRAINOR TO THE DIVISION 5 BASIN ROUNDTABLES PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 37-75-104

Recitals:

On June 7, 2005, House Bill 05-1177 creating the Interbasin Compact Committee went into effect. That law known as the Colorado Water for the 21^st Century Act provides among other things, for the creation of nine independent basin roundtables and a 27 member committee, the purposes of which are to facilitate discussions within and between basins on water management practices and principles and to encourage locally derived, cooperative approaches to addressing water supply and delivery challenges.

The committee is tasked with developing an Interbasin Compact Charter by July 1, 2006. When completed, the Charter will facilitate the process of interbasin negotiations and agreements on the use, conservation and development of water within Colorado.

Under the law the Roundtables and the Committee shall include one member appointed by the governing body of each county or city within the roundtable area two; representatives from each basin roundtable, six at-large members appointed by the Governor, one member appointed by the Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, one member appointed by the Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Director of Compact Negotiations.

By this resolution Gregory O. Trainor is appointed as the municipal representative for the municipal interests on the Division 5 roundtable. Furthermore, the City Council endorses Greg to serve as its representative on the Interbasin Compact Committee.

Mr. Trainor has served the City of Grand Junction as the Utilities Manager since 1986. Among other things, he is responsible for the continuing stewardship of the City’s significant water rights, water treatment and water distribution system as well as the City-County wastewater system. Mr. Trainor has significant hands on experience managing water and water rights. He is principally responsible for the success of the valley-wide Drought Response Information Program (DRIP) which has reduced the consumption and waste of water in Mesa County.

Mr. Trainor has earned the respect of his colleagues by being both a student and an instructor on the 1922 Colorado River Compact. Mr. Trainor knows the Law of the River and other important water laws and principles. He will be an effective voice for the interests of the Valley and the State.

Mr. Trainor was unanimously recommended for appointment by the elected representatives of Grand Junction, Fruita and Palisade.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand Junction that:

Until further action by the City Council, Gregory O. Trainor is appointed to the Division 5 basin roundtable.

PASSED and ADOPTED this 6^th day of July 2005.

/s/: Bruce Hill

Bruce Hill,

President of the City Council

ATTEST:          

/s/: Stephanie Tuin  

Stephanie Tuin

City Clerk