July 4, 2009 in Washington Voices

Accord on sewer proposal

City Attorney Mike Connelly credited with moving discussions forward

John Craig johnc@spokesman.com, (509) 927-2165

Spokane Valley City Attorney Mike Connelly got a pat on the back Tuesday for diplomacy on a contentious issue that could have plugged every toilet in the city.

City Council members wanted some adjustments in the fine print, but generally were pleased with a proposed agreement to keep construction of a new Spokane County sewage treatment plant on schedule.

The proposed interlocal agreement calls for the city to send its sewage to the $170 million treatment plant Spokane County will build and operate.

The city would be prohibited from creating any competing sewage-disposal system or contracting with the city of …

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