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411 <br /> 6 . Alert participating cities when issues before the <br /> Commission warrant immediate attention and action. <br /> Why is it necessary at this time to have cities represented with <br /> the MWCC? <br /> The costs of wastewater treatment are going up at historically <br /> unprecedented rates . Among other things , the MWCC now <br /> compensates some of its employees at salaries , wages and fringe <br /> benefits which far exceed those of cities . Cities pay these <br /> costs through their rates and SAC charges . These costs have now <br /> reached a level which warrants that the cities have a strong , <br /> informed , regular and consistent professional presence with the <br /> Commission, and keep themselves informed with ongoing analyses of <br /> key MWCC issues so that appropriate action can be taken . <br /> • <br /> What will be the benefits? <br /> Money ! Among other things . Succeeding in keeping proposed MWCC <br /> increases down just 1 Percent will multiply many times over the <br /> cities ' small investment in Metro Relations Inc . <br /> Also, for the first time in the history of the Commission, there • <br /> will be on-going analyses of MWCC issues and advocacy for the <br /> cities interests at all Commission deliberations . No city can <br /> afford to do this consistently on its own , yet it becomes <br /> extremely cost effective as a joint effort. <br /> How do we know Metro Relations Inc. will get results? <br /> Success depends on the capabilities , track record and commitment <br /> of the key person involved . The person committed to lead and <br /> staff this program is a top urban government professional with <br /> over twenty years experience. He is known to many city managers <br /> in the area with whom he has worked as a competent , capable and <br /> effective professional of high integrity . <br /> His background and experience have prepared him exceedingly well <br /> to undertake the program . He previously served _ as Executive <br /> Director of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and <br /> Executive Director of the Metropolitan Council , and has conducted <br /> his own government relations and planning firm for the past three <br /> years . <br /> • <br /> 2 <br />