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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2007-08-20 Item 6A - Ordinance - Allentown Phase II and Foster Point Water & Sewer Connection Fees COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS O 2 Initials ITEMNO. e ..i 14sta t J ti�Ieetinn Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 1r to= 8/13/07 B �4,�.�1 tin' Ut elT 1 8/20/07 BG 29 1 1908 1 "l ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 07-092 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 13, 2007 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Ordinance setting Allentown Phase II and Foster Point Water Sewer Connection Fees. CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award p Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 08/1.3/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 08/20/07 ilk Date Mtg Date Mtg Date: SPONSOR Council El Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PWI SPONSOR'S The contract with R.L. Alia Company is complete for the Allentown Phase II and Foster SUMMARY Point Water Sewer Improvement Project. With the final construction costs, the water and sewer connection fees have been determined. At the April 24, 2006 COW, Council capped the sewer connection fee at $15,000. The water connection fees will start at $8,247.13 for new construction (existing water services do not pay the connection fee). Both water and sewer connection fees will increase 4% on the first year and will increase by that same dollar amount every year for 10 years. REVIEWED BY LI COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: 08/08/07 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve Ordinance setting water and sewer connection fees. COMMITTEE Unanimous approval; forward to COW. COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0.00 $0.00 Fund Source: Revenue for 401 Water and 402 Sewer Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 08/13/07 Forward to next Reaular Meetincx 08/20/07 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 08/13/07 Information Memo dated July 17, 2007 Ordinance with map Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2007 08/20/07 Ordinance in final form OLw o 1908 City of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING SEWER CONNECTION PEES FOR ALLENTOWN PHASE 2 AND FOSTER POINT; ESTABLISHING WATER CONNECTION FEES FOR ALLENTOWN PHASE 2 AND FOSTER POINT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, upon completion of the Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point neighborhood revitalization project that installed water, sewer and surface water improvements, the City Council desires to have in place an equitable and adequate rate structure to finance the operation and maintenance of the water and sewer utilities; and WHEREAS, water and sewer lines meet Washington State Department of Health standards including minimum water pipe diameter of 8 inches; and WHEREAS, any new water or any sewer connection will be assessed a connection fee that is determined by the infrastructure construction cost and total number of potential connections; and WHEREAS, Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point sanitary sewer construction costs have been projected based on approximately 250 connections; and WHEREAS, Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point water construction costs have been projected based on approximately 250 total connections; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Sewer Connection Charges 14.17.050 Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point Sewer Connection Charges. A. Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point homes existing on September 1, 2007 will be required to connect to the sewer and pay associated connection charges if any portion of any building is situated within 250 feet of a sanitary sewer line or lateral, and if: 1. septic or health problems are identified by King County Health Department that require repair of the septic tank system, or 2. the home changes ownership, or 3. remodeling occurs adding a bathroom or bedroom. B. Tukwila s Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point sewer connection fee will start at $15,000 and increase by $600 (4% of $15,000) per year until 2017, in accordance with RCW 35.92.025: C:\Doatments and Settings\All Users) DesktopU Celly\MSDATAArdinancesLlllentown Phase It and Foster Pointdoc GL:ksn 8/16/2007 Page I of 3 Until Charge December 31, 2008 815,000.00 December 31, 2009 $15,600.00 December 31, 2010 $16,200.00 December 31, 2011 $16,800.00 December 31, 2012 $17,400.00 December 31, 2013 $18,000.00 December 31, 2014 $18,600.00 December 31, 2015 $19,200.00 December 31, 2016 $19,800.00 December 31, 2017 $20,400.00 The maximum Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point sewer connection fee thereafter will be $20,400.00, in accordance with RCW 35.92.025. C. Payment options for Tukwila's Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point sewer connection fees are as follows: 1. Sewer connection fees for Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point residences existing prior to September 1, 2007, may be deferred if applicants qualify as low- income households in accordance with City policies that are in effect at the time of application. The sewer connection fee will be placed as a lien on the property's title, and must be paid before there is a change of ownership. 2. Sewer connection fees for Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point residences existing prior to September 1, 2007, may be paid on a time plan, included with their monthly water bills. The monthly payment, with an annual interest rate of 4 will be calculated for a 5 -year, 10 -year, or 15 -year term. Only existing individual single family applicants are eligible for the payment plans. 3. New homes constructed after September 1, 2007 are required to make full sewer connection fee payment before issuance of the City of Tukwila's building permit. New homes are also required to pay in full the current fee set for the King County Sewer capacity charge, and bring proof of payment to the City's Permit Center prior to the Public Work's final inspection approval. 4. Change of ownership requires payment in full of the sewer connection fees. Remodeling construction is required to pay sewer connection fees prior to issuance of building permit unless home is on the payment plan, which may be continued. 5. Monthly payments may be started prior to obtaining a sewer connection permit. 6. Monthly payments may be initiated as a payment method until December 31, 2017 for Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point. After December 31, 2017, the sewer connection fee must be paid in full. D. Notice of sewer availability and connection requirements shall be placed on titles of properties within Tukwila's Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point area with sewer service. Section 2. Water Connection Charges 14.17.060 Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point regular water connection charges. A. Residences existing prior to September 1, 2007 and connected to the water system will not be assessed a water connection fee. B. New homes constructed after September 1, 2007 are required to make full water connection fee payment upon issuance of the building permit. C:\Documents and SettingsWl V serslDesktopCel1 VSDATA Ordinances \Mlentown Phase II and Foster Pointdoc Gl_ksn 8/16/2007 Page 2 of 3 C. Tukwila's Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point water connection fees will start at $8,247.13 for any new single- family water connection, and will increase by $329.88 (4% of $8,247.13) per year until 2017, in accordance with RCW 35.92.025: Until Charee December 31, 2008 8,247.13 December 31, 2009 8,577.01 December 31, 2010 8,906.89 December 31, 2011 9,236.77 December 31, 2012 9,566.65 December 31, 2013 9,896.53 December 31, 2014 $10,226.41 December 31, 2015 $10,556.29 December 31, 2016 $10,886.17 December 31, 2017 $11,216.05 The maximum Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point water connection fee thereafter will be $11,216.05, in accordance with RCW 35.92.025. Section 3. Boundaries. 14.17.070 Service area boundaries. Allentown is bordered by the BNSF railroad on the east, the Duwamish River on the south and the west, and South 115th Street on the north. Foster Point is bordered by South 130th Place to the east, the Duwamish River on the south and the north, and includes 56th Avenue South, 57th Avenue South, South 133rd Street and Pamela Drive. The areas are shown on the attachment to this ordinance, and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full. Section 4. Funding. 14.17.080 Funding recovery review. The successful implementation of later phases of the Sewer Plan for the four residential areas is dependent on the repayment of general fund revenues from the connection fees. The City Council will review connection requirements, exemptions and other revenue recovery alternatives to insure that the sewer plan remains viable and adequately funded. Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Jane E. Cantu, CIVIC, City Clerk Filed with the City Clerk: APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number: Attachment: Map Allentown and Foster Point Improvements, Phase 2 C:\Documents and Settings \All Used Desktop \KellyyMSDATA\OrdinanceSWllentown Phase 11 and Fostu Pointdoc GL:ksn 8/16/1007 Page 3 of 3 ...i t 1111W11111i 1 1 1111111r "41 IN i 1 am ,f_ 1, -.7:. riv.-- _,.1:.. ME MU, MR= 11 -1 °mu Z N II, •1111 1111111 1 Mom 7 Wag IEW Ma. 1 4. N Not to Scale 41111 7 mew A 1 mili i i n rx I 7117101:1 1 11111111 I-1— $ti I Ad IIIIR. MIR a Mkt m= 5.: i! i Lc= ?AAUP 11 i ii _:..,..1.2 As •,01 v 1 rk NI ik ftem.... 8 1 29 Virt .1", 4 /4 VA I 11 El 1 40 0 a k li 1 ,41MI mll En I -.4"..... II j (7 7•: HMI: N.. 4%0. 4 I 1,- OJ 4 6,,N., 4 A 1 4../■ /,41& 1 Date: April 27, 2006 Legend Allentown and Foster Point mu Phase 2 1 1 Parcel Improvements GIS i Pavement 1 1- 1 Waterbody Phase 2 5 Tukwila Bridge r