Title
Approval of Ordinance Adopting the 2015 Utility Rates and General Facilities Charges
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The City Council Finance Committee reviewed and discussed the proposed 2015 Utility rates and general facility charges (GFCs) on November 3, 2014. The review considered recommendations forwarded to Council by the Utility Advisory Committee (see attached letter). The proposed rates and charges reflect recommendations from the both Finance Committee and the Utility Advisory Committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading the ordinance adopting the 2015 utility rates and charges.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an ordinance adopting the 2015 utility rates and general facility charges (GFC). Increases in LOTT Clean Water Alliance rates and capacity development charges have been part of budget discussions and are included in the ordinance.
Staff Contact:
Dan Daniels, Director, Public Works Waste ReSources, 360.753.8780
Andy Haub, P.E., Director, Public Works Water Resources, 360.753.8475
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Item.
Background and Analysis:
The background and analysis have not changed from first reading to second reading.
The proposed 2014 utility rates and general facility charges (GFCs) are consistent with the Council-adopted utility master plans and the City of Olympia's Comprehensive Plan. The Utilities provide key public and environmental health services for our community. Services are delivered without interruption and at a minimal cost.
For 2015, rate increases are proposed for the four utilities of Drinking Water, Wastewater, Storm and Surface Water, and Waste ReSources. GFCs are proposed for the Drinking Water and Storm and Surface Water utilities. GFCs are charged to new development and recover the costs of customers that connect to the system.
The LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors approved increases for both monthly wastewater treat...
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