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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2007-08-13 Item 4A - Ordinance - Allentown Phase II and Foster Point Water and Sewer Connection Fees COUNCIL AGENDA S ,2 Initials ITEM No. �ty1 1 I Meeting Date 1 Prepared I Mayor's review I C review f is 1 8/13/07 13 07 I B 1 �4, i� 1 t Ufa 8/20/0 1 B G I:. 9 oa 1 CS I 1 a 1 I ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 01 0 9 L I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 13, 2007 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Ordinance setting Allentown Phase II and Foster Point Water Sewer Connection Fees. CATEGORY Disctusion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 08/Z3/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 08/20/07 Mfg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date: SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R. Police Ply/ 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 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 1 08/20/07 1 MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS 08/13/07 1 Information Memo dated July 17, 2007 Ordinance with map Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2007 INFORMATION MEMO To: Mayor Mullet From: Public Works Directo TC) Date: July 17, 2007 l� Subject: Allentown Phase II and Foster Point Water and Sewer Connection Fees ISSUE Approve ordinance setting the water and sanitary sewer connection fees in the Allentown Phase II and Foster Point neighborhoods. BACKGROUND The City of Tukwila has completed the water, sanitary sewer, and surface water improvements in the Allentown Phase II and Foster Point neighborhoods. The entire costs have been determined and we are now able to set water and sewer connection fees. The sewer connection fee was capped at $15,000 by the City Council at the April 24, 2006, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The City has recovered a portion of the construction cost on the Allentown Phase I, Ryan Hill, and Duwamish neighborhood improvement projects through connection fees for new connections to the water and sewer systems. RCW 35.92.025 allows the City to charge for the installation of water and sewer systems such that the property owners bear their equitable share. This also includes interest charges for a period not to exceed ten years at a rate that commensurate with the rate that of interest applicable to the City. ANALYSIS The sanitary sewer costs for Allentown Phase II and Foster Point totaled $4,917,229.68 with an estimated total of 250 possible connections to the sanitary sewer system. The connection fee based on 250 connections is $19,668.92, however the City Council capped the sewer connection fee at $15,000 on April 24, 2006. The water costs for Allentown Phase II and Foster Point totaled $2,061,782.25 with an estimated total of 250 possible connections to the water system. Dividing the $2,061,782.25 by 250 connections is $8,247.13 for the beginning amount of the water connection fees. The water and sewer connection fees will go up each year. The rate will be 4% on the first year and will increase by that same dollar amount every year for 10 years. RECOMMENDATION Approve ordinance setting the water and sanitary sewer connection fees for Allentown Phase II and Foster Point neighborhoods. anachment: Ordinance (P:Pmjecn101sw021mema071107sm Sewer water Comectioo Fees) DRAFT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING SEWER CONNECTION FEES FOR ALLENTOWN PHASE II AND FOSTER POINT; ESTABLISHING WATER CONNECTION FEES FOR ALLENTOWN PHASE II AND FOSTER POINT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFhCTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, upon completion of the Allentown Phase II 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 II and Foster Point sanitary sewer construction costs have been projected based on approximately 250 connections; and WHEREAS, Allentown Phase II 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 H and Foster Point Sewer Connection Charges. A. Allentown Phase II 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 II 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:1Documcnts and Scnings \All UsuskiNsktop\ Kelly V\ISDATA\Ordinanczs\Allentown Phasc 11 and Foster Pointdoe cl.:ksn 890007 Page 1 of 3 Until Charee December 31, 2008 $15,000.00 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 818,600.00 December 31, 2015 819,200.00 December 31, 2016 $19,800.00 December 31, 2017 $20,400.00 and the maximum Allentown Phase II 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 II and Foster Point sewer connection fees are as follows: 1.. Connection fees for Allentown Phase II and Foster Point residences existing September 1, 2007 may defer the sewer connection fee if applicants qualify as a low- income household in accordance with current 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. Connection fees for Allentown Phase II and Foster Point residences existing September 1, 2007 may pay the sewer connection fee on a time plan with their monthly water bill. The monthly payment with an annual interest rate of 4% will be calculated for a 5, 10, 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 II 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 II and Foster Point area with sewer service. Section 2. Water Connection Charges 14.17.060 Allentown Phase II 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:1Documents and Sanin_s`.All UsuslDD.l ally %DfSDATA`Ordinanccsi41[woven Bast 11 and Foster Point_doc cl.:lsn &'912007 Page 2 of 3 C. Tukwila's Allentown Phase 11 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 Charge 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 and the maximum Allentown Phase 11 and Foster Point sewer connection fee thereafter will be $11,216.05, in accordance with RCW 35.92.025. Section 3. Boundaries. 1417.070 Service area boundaries. Allentown is bordered by the BNSF railroad on the east, the Duwamish River on the south and the west, and S. 115th Street on the north. Foster Point is bordered by S 130th Place to the east, the Duwamish River on the south and the north, and includes 56th Ave S, 57th Ave S, S 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 AUTHENTICATE U: Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Jane E. Cantu, CMC, 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 Allentown and Foster Point Improvements Phase 2 C:1Documcnts and Saitings ll Users\DUktopV:efyWfSDATA Ordinanc;sWlcnrown Phase 11 and Foster Poinldoc cusn IG92007 Page 3 of 3 11111,1 Ilia Agri ...444 ..011■\ 4 k al 01001 1 milli Imi III 1 I iiii ---..1 i.ril 1 i maw mi t MIN I ....1. -0 i 1111111111111 t wome 1 WM ilk N Not to Scale i,-::::5- .A. ,,,,i :',_==.---11111:11 am ri -2 111,111 1111di EFAiik t A v =2 °I= s iiiiim illi INF =N ..IIII N Iliii laii s6 NT:, —sir ig, I. a r.:. iit ...r.:. 1 -IN Nki zi- •Ri HII silo 2 _J I t' V i r I-- N IIIIk 4, f _.,e:: 111110.,_ eiti 1 tf; 4b... OW' 1 ir J 77 :.,..;:y 5 .0•4 iii kok\ ,,7,. Date: April 27, 2006 Legend Allentown and Foster Point Phase 2 I 1 Parcel Improvements GIS Il Pavement I '7"; I Waterbody Tukwila Phase 2 Bridge r r City of Tukwila a -o� Utilities Committee ui r O 7 908 UTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 8, 2007- 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Meeting due to National Night Out activities on Tuesday PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Jim Haggerton and Joe Duffle Staff: Jim Morrow, Bob Giberson, Mike Cusick, Pat Brodin and Gail Labanara CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Allentown Phase II/Foster Point Contract Closeout and Acceotance The construction of new water and sewer mains in the Allentown Phase II/Foster Point is complete. Staff is. requesting Council approval for formal project acceptance and authorization to release retainage. Despite seventy -six change orders and price overruns, the overall project will finish under budget; although actual construction ran over, construction management was well under budget. Sewer stubs were based on a 6500 square lot size. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 20 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. B. Allentown Phase II/Foster Point Water and Sewer Connection Fees Staff reported that water and sanitary sewer connection fees can now be set since the water and sewer main construction is complete in Allentown Phase II/Foster Point and total construction costs are known. A draft ordinance has been submitted to the Committee for review. The ordinance establishes the fees for sanitary sewer and water connections. The sewer connection fee will begin at $15,000 (due to a sewer connection fee cap set by the Council in 2006) and the water fees will begin at $8,247.12 per connection, each of these fees will increase by 4% flat fee (uncompounded) per year until the year 2017. Residents can connect at any time during the ten year period at the respective fees listed in the ordinance. Several payment plan options have been established for the sanitary sewer connection fees. However, the water connection fee will require payment in full since the fee is only applicable to new home construction. Fee amounts have been determined by dividing the total construction amount by the number of possible connections (250). Although the actual cost per sanitary sewer connection is $19,668.92, the City will subsidize $4,668.92 per connection due to the $15,000 cap set by Council. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 13 COW. C. Allentown Phase II/Foster Point Draft Sewer Availability Notices For informational purposes only, staff has provided draft notices which will be sent to Allentown Phase II/Foster Point residents regarding connection fees. The first of these notices will be sent after Council approves the water and sewer connection fee ordinance. INFORMATION ONLY.