HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. Adopt a resolution commending outgoing Board President David R. WilliamsItem 1.
J anuary 19, 2023
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S UB J E C T: A D O P T R E S O L UT I O N NO. 2023-001 C O MME ND I NG O UT G O I NG B O A R D
P R E S I D E NT D AV I D R. W I L L I A MS F O R HI S S E RV I C E
Attached is a proposed resolution commending outgoing Board P resident D avid R . W illiams for his
service as P resident of the B oard of D irectors during 2022.
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1. P roposed Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001
RESOLUTION COMMENDING DAVID R. WILLIAMS FOR HIS SERVICE
AS PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, David R. Williams was appointed to serve as President of the Board of
Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) for 2022; and
WHEREAS, under his able leadership, Central San accomplished significant goals and
objectives, promoting the vision, mission and values of the District as a high-performance,
innovative, and fiscally responsible organization that provides exceptional customer
service and regulatory compliance at responsible rates; and
WHEREAS, Central San accomplished the following milestones during 2022:
Responded to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the implementation
of policies and procedures to protect, customers, employees, and Board Members
from contracting the virus. Received nearly $1 million of reimbursement from the
State program for Special Districts for COVID related impacts.
Continued to meet the challenge of implementing and conducting virtual Board and
Committee meetings during the pandemic.
Oversaw a series of virtual/hybrid public hearings to carry out the Board’s final by-
division electoral system in response to threatened litigation under the California
Voting Rights Act (CVRA).
Received final loan agreement for up to $173.1 million of low-cost loan funding from
the State Water Resources Control Board Revolving Fund for the initial phase of
the Solids Handling Facility Improvements Project.
Maintained AAA/Aa1 bond ratings, reflecting continued strong financial
management practices.
Achieved $7.4 million of favorable Operations and Maintenance budget variances
from the prior fiscal year, and a net of $9.9 million of overall favorable variances,
helping to bolster overall financial reserves.
Ended the year with fully funded fiscal reserves, providing a foundation for
continued and future financial stability, and contributed $1 million to the OPEB
Trust.
Continued biennial review of Board policies, updated the Conflict-of-Interest Code
and adopted one new policy on the Budget.
Received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion on the Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2021-22.
Creation of an Optimizations Division within Operations to drive process
improvements, and efficiencies.
WHEREAS, during 2022, President Williams served on the Board’s Finance Committee,
providing oversight and review of Central San’s compliance with federal, state, and public
financing requirements; and also served on the Board’s Real Estate, Environmental; and
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Resolution No. 2023-001
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WHEREAS, during his tenure, Central San received the following awards:
Platinum 24-Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean
Water Agencies, signifying that Central San’s treatment plant met all the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements , for the 24th
consecutive year
2021 Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) Innovation
Award for Central San's 75th Anniversary Experience website
Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the fourth consecutive year
CWEA Statewide First Place Award for Community Engagement and Outreach
Program of the Year (virtual treatment plant tour)
Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts – Communicator Award of Excellence for
Best Immersive and Experiential in the Virtual/Remote category re: Central San’s
75th Anniversary Experience
District Transparency Certificate of Excellence (renewal) from California Special
Districts Leadership Foundation for the 5th consecutive year
Uptime Magazine’s Best Work Execution Management Program (2021)
2022 Excellence in IT Practices Award from Municipal Information Systems
Association of California (MISAC)
Water Environmental Federation (WEF) Utility of the Future Recognition
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY 2020-21 for the 22nd consecutive year
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that David R. Williams is commended for his
distinguished service and leadership at Central San during his year as Board President.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of January 2023.
__________________________
Barbara D. Hockett
President of the Board of Directors
Mariah N. Lauritzen, Michael R. McGill, Tad Pilecki
COUNTERSIGNED:
__________________________
Katie Young
Secretary of the District
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