Title
Approval of Ordinance Adopting the 2016 Utility Rates and General Facilities Charges
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Finance Committee reviewed and discussed the proposed 2016 Utility rates and general facility charges (GFCs) on October 23, 2015, and the City Council held a public hearing on November 17, 2015. The review considered recommendations forwarded to Council by the Utility Advisory Committee (see attached letter). The proposed rates and charges reflect recommendations from the City Council and the Utility Advisory Committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the ordinance adopting the 2016 utility rates and general facilities charges on second reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an ordinance adopting the 2016 utility rates and general facility charges (GFC). Increases in LOTT Clean Water Alliance rates and capacity development charges are included in budget discussions of 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 calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
The proposed 2016 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.
For 2016, rate increases are proposed for the utilities of Drinking Water, Wastewater, Storm and Surface Water, and Waste ReSources. GFCs are proposed for the Drinking Water, Wastewater and Storm and Surface Water utilities. GFCs are charged to new development and recover the costs of customers that connect to the system.
Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Thurston County (LOTT) Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors approved increases for both monthly ...
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