Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending the LOTT Capacity Development Charge
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the ordinance amending the LOTT Capacity Development Charge on second reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an ordinance amending the LOTT Capacity Development Charge.
Staff Contact:
Andy Haub, Director of Water Resources, Public Works Department, 360.570.3795
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis has not changed from first to second reading.
The LOTT Board of Directors votes each year to set rates for LOTT’s Capacity Development Charge (CDC) and other monthly rates. The CDC is a one-time charge placed on new developments to support existing LOTT infrastructure assets. The City Council votes annually to adopt those rates into the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC). On December 19, 2017, the Council passed Ordinance No. 7113 setting the 2018 utility fees and charges, with the CDC rate at $5,808.22. This amount was in error and should have been $5,810.79, per LOTT’s approved 2018 rates. The attached ordinance amends the CDC rate to the correct amount within OMC Subsection 4.24.010.B.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the ordinance amending the LOTT CDC to match the rate passed by the LOTT Board of Directors. This will bring the City into compliance with the interlocal agreement with LOTT and allow staff to charge and collect the correct amount.
2. Do not approve the ordinance as written and direct staff to modify the ordinance.
Financial Impact:
No financial impact. The LOTT Board of Directors sets the CDC. The funds collected by the City are passed directly onto LOTT.
Attachments:
Ordinance