Title
LOTT Proposed 2025-2026 Budget and Rates
Recommended Action
Briefing. Include any feedback in letter to Council on budget, rates, and fees.
Report
Issue: Review 2025-2026 Proposed Budget, Wastewater Service Charges, and Capacity Development Charges.
Staff Contact:
Jesse Barham, Water Resources Director. Public Works Water Resources, 360.753.8164
Presenter(s):
Matt Kennelly, P.E., Executive Director. LOTT Clean Water Alliance
Justin Long, CPA, CGFM, Director of Finance and Administration, LOTT Clean Water Alliance
Background and Analysis:
LOTT Clean Water Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that provides wastewater treatment for the Olympia Community and our three other government partners. LOTT's mission is to preserve and protect public health and the environment by cleaning and restoring water resources for our communities. Wastewater flows through City-owned sewer infrastructure to LOTT-owned interceptors that carry wastewater to one of LOTT's two treatment facilities. At the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant, wastewater is treated and discharged to Budd Inlet. The treatment plant is a critical community asset that provides advanced secondary treatment, including removal to help protect water quality in our local marine waters. A portion of the flow at the Budd Inlet Plant and all the flow at the Martin Way Reclaimed Water Plant is treated to Class A reclaimed water standards for beneficial uses.
An overview of LOTT's 2025-2026 Proposed Budget, proposed rates, projects, and planning efforts will be provided.
Climate Analysis:
The LOTT Budd Inlet Treatment plant is a critical community asset that has a significant carbon footprint due to the energy-intensive nature of treating wastewater, as well as potential methane production during wastewater treatment processes. Recent projects and process improvements have reduced electrical usage and emissions. Future projects are planned to further reduce LOTT's carbon footprint over time. Metha...
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