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This resolution officially designates the City of Gary's water and wastewater systems for emergency intervention under the State Utility Accountability and Improvement Program, a state initiative designed to address failing utility systems. This action is being taken because the Gary systems face significant problems, including aging infrastructure, financial difficulties, and concerns about water quality and compliance with health and safety standards, which have been further highlighted by an ongoing Public Service Commission case. As part of this intervention, a State Utility Management Corps will conduct an immediate assessment, and the Gary systems will be classified as Tier 4 utilities, potentially leading to the appointment of a conservator to manage the systems and develop an improvement plan. The resolution also prioritizes Gary's systems for state funding, authorizes emergency financial assistance, and mandates cooperation from the City of Gary, while also outlining reporting requirements to the Legislature and establishing a process for evaluating the intervention's effectiveness.

Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res