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City of Tukwila
TO:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst
DATE: September 25, 2015
SUBJECT: Allentown Phase I and Allentown /Foster Point Phase II Sewer Connections
Project Nos. 95 -SW02 & 90140202
Update on Sewer Connections
ISSUE
Update on the status of sewer connections in the Allentown and Foster Point neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND
The City installed the sewer system in Allentown Phases I and II in 1996 and 2007, respectively. Existing homes in
both phases were required to connect to the sewer if; 1) the septic system failed, 2) the home changed ownership, or
3) remodeled the home, adding a bath or bedroom. Any new development was required to pay the sewer connection
charge in full, Both Allentown Phases I and II were given the option of a payment plan to assist with the sewer
connection charges.
DISCUSSION
Allentown Phase I began in 1996, making it 19 years old. Of the 256 parcels, 94% have taken some action by either
paying the sewer connection charge, signing up for a payment plan, or were on the Metro line. The Metro line
residents were not required to pay the City's sewer connection charge as King County Sewer Metro paid for the
infrastructure on their streets. Only 16 parcels in Allentown Phase I, or 9 %, have taken no financial action regarding
the sewer connection charge. Of the 256 parcels in Allentown Phase I, 86% have hooked up to the sewer system, with
14 %, or 37 parcels, remaining to connect. Of these 37 outstanding parcels, 9 are vacant.
Allentown /Foster Point Phase II began in 2007, making it 8 years old. Of the 260 parcels, only 38% have taken some
action by either paying the sewer connection charge or signing up for a payment plan. The remaining 161 parcels, or
62 %, have taken no financial action regarding the sewer connection charge. Of the 260 parcels in Allentown /Foster
Point Phase II, 29% have hooked up to the sewer system, with 71 %, or 185 parcels, remaining to connect. Of these
185 outstanding parcels, 90 parcels, or 49% are vacant. Some of the vacant parcels are owned by Burlington Northern
Railroad, Codiga, and the City of Tukwila and may never connect to the sewer system.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
With 37 remaining sewer connections in Allentown Phase I capped at $10,189.20, the future income is estimated to be
$377,000. In Allentown Phase II, the City's sewer connection charge is currently at $19,200 and will cap at $20,400 in
2017. The future connection charges are estimated to be at least $2.9m with the remaining 143 parcels that may
connect to the sewer system (185 minus BNRR, Codiga, and City parcels, equal 143 parcels).
RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
Attachments: Spreadsheet of Sewer Connections
TMC Chapter 14.17 Allentown Sewer & Water Connections
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Allentown Phase!
Project No. 95 -SW02
256 Parcels
Sewer Connection fee capped at $10,189.20
1996 19 years old
Financial
Metro
Payment
Plan Cash
Waived
No Activity
Total
18
15
9
46
46
46
46
46
30
3
45
45
45
45
45
31
0
31
10
1
1
1
3
3
19
19
4
33
1
7
4
17
4
23
5
1
5 22
2
72
75 90 3
16
256
28%
29% 35%
1%
6%
86%
W/O Metro 41% 49%
2%
9%
184
Sewer Connections
Sewer
Hooked
Up
Not
Hooked
Up
Total
Total
Vacant
40
1
5
45
46
46
46
46
46
30
0
2
40
5
45
36
35
25
22
17
40
5
45
1
2
31
14
45
1
4
40
5
45
5
0
28
3
31
58
1
219
37
256
14% 22%
9
•
86%
14%
7
11
Allentown Phase!!
Project No. 90140202
260 Parcels
Sewer connection fee currently at $19,200.00
2007 8 years old
Financial
Payment
Metro Plan Cash
Waived
No Activity
Total
Vacant
8 12
0
26
46
46
46
46
46
30
46
1
5
4
36
35
25
22
17
8
2
1
4
17
0
1
10
14
0
5
8
0
0
36
58
5
161
260
0%
14% 22%
2%
62%
Sewer Connections
Sewer
Hooked
Up
Not
Hooked
Up
Total
Vacant
BNRR Codiga
City
17
29
46
8
4
42
46
32
12
9
1
7
18
39
28
46
23
2
12
46
9
I
20
9
26
21
46
7
11
30
2
4
75
185
260
90
14
11
17
29%
71%
49%
Sections:
14.17.010
14.17.020
14.17.030
14.17.040
14.17.050
14.17.060
14.17.070
14.17.080
CHAPTER 14.17
ALLENTOWN SEWER AND
WATER CONNECTIONS
Phase I Sewer Connection Charge
Allentown and Ryan Hill Regular Water Con-
nection Charges
Phase I Service Area Boundaries
Funding Recovery Review
Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point Sewer
Connection Charges
Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point Regular
Water Connection Charges
Phase 2 Service Area Boundaries
Funding Recovery Review
14.17.010 Phase 1 Sewer Connection Charge
A. Allentown Phase I homes existing on September 1,
1996 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 bed-
room.
B. Homes north of S. 124th St. on 43rd Ave. S. and on
44th Ave. S. existing on March 1, 1996 are exempt from
connection charges as the sewer was constructed as part of
the Metro project at no charge to the City or the property
owners.
C. Allentown sewer connection charges by year will be
given a 10% reduction for connecting before January 31, 1998
to encourage early connections and the base fee of $7,278.00
will be increased $363.90 per year until 2006 in accord with
RCW35.92.025:
UNTIL CHARGE
January 31, 1998 $6,550.20 10% reduction
January 31, 1999 $7,278.00 Base price
January 31, 2000 $7,641.90
January 31, 2001 $8,005.80
January 31, 2002 $8,369.70
January 31, 2003 $8,733.60
January 31, 2004 $9,097.50
January 31, 2005 $9,461 .40
January 31, 2006 $9,825.30
January 31, 2007 $10,189.20
in accord with RCW 35.92.025 where it is capped at
$10,189.20.
TITLE 14 — WATER AND SEWERS
D. Payment methods for Phase I sewer connection
charges are:
1. deferring connection fee or subsidizing low
income applicants who qualify in accord with CDBG block
grant requirements in effect at the time of application,
2. connection charges for Phase I residences
existing September 1, 1996 may pay the sewer connection
charge on a time plan with their monthly bills. The monthly
payment with an annual interest rate of 5% will be calculated
for a 5 -, 7 -,10 -, 12 -, or 15 -year term.
3. Only existing individual single - family applicants
are eligible for the payment plans. New homes constructed
after September 1, 1996 are required to make full connection
charge payment prior to building permit final construction
approval for occupancy. Change of ownership requires
payment in full of connection fees. Remodeling construction is
required to pay connection fees prior to issuance of building
permit unless home is on the payment plan which may be
continued.
4. Monthly payments may be started prior to ob-
taining a sewer connection permit.
5. Monthly payments may be initiated as a payment
method until January 31, 2001 for Phase I.
E. Notice of sewer availability and connection re-
quirements shall be placed on titles of properties within the
Allentown area with sewer service.
(Ord. 1777 §1, 1996)
14.17.020 Allentown and Ryan Hill Regular Water
Connection Charges
A. Existing facilities connected to the water system will
not be assessed a water connection fee.
B. Allentown water connection fees for any new single -
family connection increase $198.40 per year:
UNTIL CHARGE
January 31. 1998 $3.968.00
January 31, 1999 $3.968.00
January 31, 2000 $4,166.40
January 31, 2001 $4,364.80
January 31, 2002 $4,563.20
January 31, 2003 $4,761.60
January 31, 2004 $4,960.00
January 31, 2005 $5,158.40
January 31, 2006 $5,356.80
January 31, 2007 $5,555.20
in accord with RCW 35.92.025 where it is capped at
$5,555.20.
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C. Ryan Hill water connection fees for any new single -
family connection increase $207.30 per year:
UNTIL CHARGE
January 31, 1998 $4,146.40
January 31, 1999 $4,146.00
January 31, 2000 $4,353.30
January 31, 2001 $4,560.60
January 31, 2002 $4,767.90
January 31, 2003 $4,975.20
January 31, 2004 $5,182.50
January 31, 2005 $5,389.80
January 31, 2006 $5,597.10
January 31, 2007 $5,804.40
in accord with RCW 35.92.025 where it is capped at
$5,804.40.
(Ord. 1777 §2, 1996)
14.17.030 Phase I 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
St. on the north. Ryan Hill includes the area approximately
bounded by S. 114th St., 51St Ave. S., S. Ryan Way, and 47th
Ave. S. Allentown is depicted on map, Figure 14 -1 (attached
to the ordinance codified herein as Exhibit A) and Ryan Hill on
Figure 14 -2 (Exhibit B); both maps are incorporated herein by
this reference as if set forth in full.
(Ord. 1777 §3, 1996)
14.17.040 Funding Recovery Review
The successful implementation of later phases of the
Sewer Plan for the seven 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 in
2001.
(Ord. 1777 §4, 1996)
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 bed-
room.
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:
UNTIL CHARGE
December 31, 2008 $15,000.00
December3l, 2009 $15,600.00
December31, 2010 $16,200.00
December31, 2011 $16,800.00
December31, 2012 $17,400.00
December31, 2013 $18,000.00
December31, 2014 $18,600.00
December31, 2015 $19,200.00
December31, 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 ob-
taining 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.
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D. Notice of sewer availability and connection re-
quirements shall be placed on titles of properties within
Tukwila's Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point area with sewer
service.
(Ord. 2177 §1, 2007)
14.17.060 Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point
Sewer 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. 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 CHARGE
December31, 2008 $ 8,247.13
December 31, 2009 $ 8,577.01
December31, 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
December31, 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.
(Ord. 2177 §2, 2007)
14.17.070 Phase 2 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 56t 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.
(Ord. 2177 §3, 2007)
TITLE 14 — WATER AND SEWERS
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.
(Ord. 2177 §4, 2007)
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CHAPTER 14.18
DUWAMISH SEWER AND
WATER CONNECTIONS
Sections:
14.18.010 Requirements
14.18.020 Service Area Boundaries
14.18.010 Sewer Connection Requirements
Duwamish area homes — as spelled out by TMC
14.18.020, existing on November 30, 2002 will be required to
connect to the sewer and pay the 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.
(Ord. 2007 §1, 2002)
14.18.020 Sewer Service Area Boundaries
The Duwamish service area is bordered by the Duwamish
River on the north and the east; East Marginal Way South on
the west; and Interurban Avenue South on the south, as shown
on Figure 14 -3.
(Ord. 2007 §2, 2002)
14.18.030 Regular Water Connection Charges
A. Existing facilities in the Duwamish neighborhood
which are connected to the water system on the effective date
of this ordinance will not be assessed a water connection fee.
B. Water connection for any new single- family con-
nection in the Duwamish neighborhood will be assessed the
following fees, which reflect a 1% increase per year in
accordance with RCW 35.92.025:
UNTIL CHARGE
January 31, 2006 3,975.44
January 31, 2007 4,015.19
January 31, 2008 4,055.34
January 31, 2009 4,095.89
January 31, 2010 4,136.84
January 31, 2011 4,178.20
January 31, 2012 4,219.98
January 31, 2013 4,262.17
January 31, 2014 4,304.79
January 31, 2015 4,347.83
C. The applicable water connection charge shall be paid
before the City gives any final building permit approval.
(Ord. 2058 §1, 2004)
14.18.040 Water Service Area Boundaries
The Duwamish service area is bordered by the Duwamish
River on the north and the east; East Marginal Way South on
the west; and Interurban Avenue South on the south, as shown
on Figure 14 -3.
(Ord. 2058 §2, 2004)
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CHAPTER 14.19
SEWER CONNECTIONS — PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF TUKWILA SOUTH
Sections:
14.19.010 Sewer Connection Requirements and Fees
14.19.020 Service Area Boundaries
14.19.030 Funding Recovery Review
14.19.010 Sewer Connection Requirements and
Fees
A. Homes on Orillia Road existing on July 1, 2013 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 tank or health problems are identified by
the 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. Parcels within the Preliminary Plat of Tukwila South
will be required to connect to the sanitary sewer system and
pay in full associated sewer connection charges before
issuance of the City of Tukwila's building permit for the specific
development.
C. Change of ownership requires payment in full of the
sewer connection fees.
D. The Preliminary Plat of Tukwila South and Orillia
Road sewer connection fees will start at $0.056530 per square
foot of total property based on King County records and the
Tukwila South Sewer Connection Fees as shown in
Figure 14 -7.
E. Notice of sewer availability and connection
requirements shall be placed on titles of properties within the
Tukwila South Plat and Orillia Road sewer service area. King
County recording fees will also be paid in full with the sewer
connection fees.
(Ord. 2441 §2, 2014)
14.19.020 Service Area Boundaries
A. The sewer service boundary area is the north margin
of South 204th Street; the area west of the Green River and
Segale Business Park; the east margin of Orillia Road,
Interstate 1 -5 and the City SeaTac; and the south margin of
South 180th Street. A map of the parcels within the service
area known as the Preliminary Plat of Tukwila South as shown
in Figure 14 -8.
B. The Preliminary Plat of Tukwila South is dated June
2013, the King County Bow Lake Transfer Station, tax parcel
352304 -9037 and tax parcel 023900 -0300, 023900 -0310,
023900 -0247, 023900 -0365, and 023900 -0320 along Orillia
Road with the exception of Plat #7 of the Preliminary Plat of
TITLE 14 — WATER AND SEWERS
Tukwila South, tax parcel 023900 -0310, and portions of that plat
that are labeled Sensitive Area Tracts, Exceptions, Reserve
Drainage Tracts, Open Space Tracts and Not Buildable Tracts,
will have sanitary sewer system connection costs based on net
area of 12,062,664 square feet of area that is tributary to the
sanitary sewer system.
(Ord. 2441 §3, 2014)
14.19.030 Funding Recovery Review
The successful implementation of later phases of the
sanitary sewer installation for the City is dependent on the
repayment of sewer fund revenues from the sewer connection
fees. The City Council will review connection requirements,
exemptions and other revenue recovery alternatives to ensure
the sewer plan remains viable and adequately funded.
(Ord. 2441 §4, 2014)
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