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A .Ordinance No. 6883 Utility Rate A mendment (T homas) (1 Hour)
Review the work performed by F C S Group and summarize their findings
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V I .A D J O UR NME NT
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6883 Utility Rate Amendment (Thomas) (1 Hour)
Date:
October 24, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance 6883 Utility Rate Amendment
Presentation
Ordinance No. 6883
6883 Exhibit A Table for 13-06-360
6883 Exhibit B Table for 13-20-440
6883 Exhibit C Table for 13-48-100
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn provides water, sewer, and stormwater services to its utility customers. In
2022, the City contracted with FCS Group to perform a Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rate
Study to review the adequacy of existing rates and to propose new rates as appropriate.
The FCS study elements completed to date include:
1. A review of "revenue requirements" for each utility, which encompass the costs that the
City needs to recover on an ongoing basis from utility ratepayers.
2. A cost of service analysis that determines the relative burden each customer class places
on the utility. A comparison of existing revenues with the cost-of-service results then indicates
whether each class is paying its fair share of costs for each utility system. This discussion will
review the work performed by FCS Group summarize their findings.
Ordinance 6883 amends sections of the City Code, which proposed updates to the existing
residential and commercial rates in accordance with the findings of the FCS Group rate study
analysis.
Ordinance 6883 is an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending sections 13.06.360, 13.20.440 and 13.48.100 of the Auburn City Code (ACC),relating to
city utility rates, and establishing a separate customer class for customers served by the City's
Braunwood water utility.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
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Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 14, 2022 Item Number:
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Slide 1FCS GROUPRate Design UpdateSergey Tarasov, Senior Project ManagerNovember 14, 2022Utility Rate Study 2022Page 5 of 45
Slide 2FCS GROUPDiscussion Overview●Background●Overview of the rate setting process●Summary of findings»Rate design●Next steps●QuestionsPage 6 of 45
Slide 3FCS GROUPBackground●Last comprehensive rate study for water, sewer and stormwater utilities completed in 2018»Revenue requirement identified 4-year rate strategy »Cost of service continued to progress towards equitable cost recovery»Rate design moved charges towards cost basis●2022 study commenced in February »Developed analysis and reviewed with staff throughout the year»Met on October 10thto review revenue requirement results»Met on October 24thto review cost of service resultsPage 7 of 45
Slide 4FCS GROUPBackground - Revenue RequirementSample Stormwater Bill Existing 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Proposed Increases 6.75% 6.75% 6.75% 6.75% 3.00% 3.00%Sample Residential Mo. Bill15.88$ 16.95$ 18.10$ 19.32$ 20.62$ 21.24$ 21.88$ $ Difference 1.07$ 1.14$ 1.22$ 1.30$ 0.62$ 0.64$ Note: One Single Family UnitSample Sewer Bill Existing 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Proposed Increases - City Portion 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%Sample Residential Mo. Bill - Auburn 25.99$ 27.94$ 30.03$ 32.29$ 34.71$ 37.31$ 40.11$ $ Difference1.95$ 2.10$ 2.25$ 2.42$ 2.60$ 2.80$ Sample Residential Mo. Bill - KC 49.27$ 52.11$ 55.11$ 58.28$ 61.64$ 65.19$ 71.06$ $ Difference2.84$ 3.00$ 3.17$ 3.36$ 3.55$ 5.87$ Combined Residential Mo.Bill - Total 75.26$ 80.05$ 85.14$ 90.57$ 96.35$ 102.50$ 111.17$ $ Difference4.79$ 5.10$ 5.42$ 5.78$ 6.15$ 8.67$ Note: One Single Family UnitSample Water Bill Existing 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Proposed Increases 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 5.00%Sample Residential Mo. Bill 39.96$ 42.96$ 46.18$ 49.64$ 53.37$ 57.37$ 60.24$ $ Difference 3.00$ 3.22$ 3.46$ 3.72$ 4.00$ 2.87$ Note: assumes 3/4" or smaller meter and 6 ccf of monthly usagePage 8 of 45
Slide 5FCS GROUPBackground - Cost of Service Rate Strategy●Water, sewer and stormwater cost of service within range of reasonableness »Continue monitoring and revisit during next update●Apply rate increases to all utilities - across the board Utility 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Water 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 5.00%Sewer 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%Stormwater 6.75% 6.75% 6.75% 6.75% 3.00% 3.00%Page 9 of 45
Slide 6FCS GROUPBackground - Combined Bill ComparisonNotes: 1.) Assumes 3/4" or smaller meter and 6 ccf of monthly usage2.) Assumes one single family unit and/or 4,000 sq. ft per ESU for stormwater3.) Includes utility tax, where applicable4.) Sample sewer bills include King County Treatment where applicablePage 10 of 45
Slide 7FCS GROUPOverview of Rate Setting ProcessStep 3:Design Rates(collect target revenue)Step 2:Cost of Service (equity evaluation)Step 1:Revenue Requirement(defining overall needs)Financial Policies – Set the Management Foundation Financial Policies – Set the Management Foundation Fixed ChargesFixed ChargesVariable ChargesVariable ChargesDefine Customer ClassesDefine Customer ClassesAllocate CostsAllocate CostsO&MO&MCapitalCapitalRevenueRevenueEconomic FactorsEconomic FactorsReservesReservesToday’s FocusPage 11 of 45
Slide 8FCS GROUPRate Design●Produce sufficient revenue to meet utility financial requirements●Collect the target revenue level for each class of service●Cost based ●Meet the goals and objectives of the utility●Rate design consideration:»No rate structure changes–Adjustments applied equally to fixed and variable charges»Water – area specific charges–Braunwood water systemPage 12 of 45
Slide 9FCS GROUPRate Schedules – Water●2018 study introduced meter-based rates for all classes based on cost of service●2022 updated unit costs are similar to original study»Continue monitoring unit costs in future study»Revisit if significant changes occur●Apply 7.50% increases across the board to both fixed and variable charges2023 2024 20253/4"18.24$ 19.61$ 21.08$ 22.66$ 1" - Single Family18.24 19.61 21.08 22.66 1" - All Other Classes20.47 22.01 23.66 25.43 1.5"22.29 23.96 25.76 27.69 2"25.69 27.62 29.69 31.92 3"49.42 53.13 57.11 61.39 4"62.01 66.66 71.66 77.03 6"79.24 85.18 91.57 98.44 8"102.37 110.05 118.30 127.17 10"145.35 156.25 167.97 180.57 Single FamilyBlock 1 (0-7 ccf)3.62$ 3.89$ 4.18$ 4.49$ Block 2 (7.01-15 ccf)4.42 4.75 5.11 5.49 Block 3 (15+ ccf)5.02 5.40 5.81 6.25 Multi Family4.33 4.65 5.00 5.38 Commercial4.56 4.90 5.27 5.67 Manufacturing4.46 4.79 5.15 5.54 Schools4.86 5.22 5.61 6.03 Municipal4.49 4.83 5.19 5.58 Irrigation6.01 6.46 6.94 7.46 Notes:1. ccf = 100 cubic feet of water used.2. A 1.50 multiplier is applied to customers outside the City limits.Description Monthly Fixed Charges (All Classes) Volume Charges (per 100 cubic feet) ProposedExistingPage 13 of 45
Slide 10FCS GROUPRate Schedules - Sewer●Apply 7.50% increases across the board to both fixed and variable charges2023 2024 2025Single Family - $/Month 25.99$ 27.94$ 30.04$ 32.29$ Non Single Family$/Month 28.51$ 30.65$ 32.95$ 35.42$ $/ccf (above 7.5 ccf) 2.89 3.11 3.34 3.59 Notes:1. ccf = 100 cubic feet of water used.2. A 1.50 multiplier is applied to customers outside the City limits.Class ExistingProposedPage 14 of 45
Slide 11FCS GROUPRate Schedules - Stormwater●Apply 6.75% increases across the board to both fixed and variable charges2023 2024 2025Single Family 15.88$ 16.95$ 18.09$ 19.31$ NSF per ESU 15.88 16.95 18.09 19.31 NSF w/Detention per ESU 13.67 14.59 15.57 16.62 NSF w/Retention per ESU 11.45 12.22 13.04 13.92 NSF w/Water Quality per ESU 14.60 15.59 16.64 17.76 NSF w/Detention & Water Quality per ESU 12.39 13.23 14.12 15.07 NSF w/Retention & Water Quality per ESU 10.17 10.86 11.59 12.37 Notes:1. ESU = 2,600 SF of impervious surface area.DescriptionProposed RatesExistingPage 15 of 45
Slide 12FCS GROUPWater Area Specific Charges - Braunwood●Braunwood (Hidden Valley) satellite system consists of 13 5-acre lots in the southeast portion of the City»Has limited supply capacity»Water shortages have to be met through various alternatives including:–Significant capital investment–Acquisition of additional water rights–Trucking of water; and–Conservation –cheapest cost option●Currently customers are on the same structure as all other single-family customers»Monthly water usage quota was developed in 2021 and provided to users but is not enforceable without emergency declaration●To avoid more costly investment, proposing to increase conservation message through addition of two tiersPage 16 of 45
Slide 13FCS GROUPProposed BraunwoodRate Structure●To avoid more costly investment, proposing to increase conservation message through addition of two blocks»Block 3 revised up to average spring and fall quota limits »Block 4 established at peak month quota limit»Block 5 established to send an enhanced conservation message2023 2024 20253/4" 18.24$ 3/4" 19.61$ 21.08$ 22.66$ 1" 18.24 1" 19.61 21.08 22.66 1.5" 22.29 1.5" 23.96 25.76 27.69 2" 25.69 2" 27.62 29.69 31.92 3" 49.42 3" 53.13 57.11 61.39 4" 62.01 4" 66.66 71.66 77.03 6" 79.24 6" 85.18 91.57 98.44 8" 102.37 8" 110.05 118.30 127.17 10" 145.35 10" 156.25 167.97 180.57 B1 (0-7 ccf)3.62$ B1 (0-7 ccf)3.89$ 4.18$ 4.49$ B2 (7.01-15 ccf)4.42 B2 (7.01-15 ccf)4.75 5.11 5.49 B3 (15+ ccf)5.02 B3 (15.01 - 25 ccf)5.40 5.81 6.25 B4 (25.01 - 38 ccf)6.00 6.45 6.93 B5 (38+)12.00 12.90 13.87 Note: ccf = 100 cubic feet of water usedVariable ChargesVariable ChargesDescription ExistingProposedDescriptionFixed Monthly Charges Fixed Monthly ChargesPage 17 of 45
Slide 14FCS GROUPBraunwoodRate Impacts$ %7 43.58$ 46.84$ 3.26$ 7.48%Single family mo. average18 94.00 101.04 7.04 7.49%Braunwood mo. average30 154.24 168.84 14.60 9.47%Block 4 example45 229.54 300.84 71.30 31.06%Block 5 exampleccf Existing ProposedDifferenceBlock 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block4 Block 5(0-7) (8-15) (16-25) (26-38) (38.01+)Distribution of Customer Bills 40.28% 29.86% 12.50% 6.25% 11.11% 100.00%Distribution of Volume 35.90% 17.54% 14.65% 10.39% 21.52% 100.00%DescriptionTotalPage 18 of 45
Slide 15FCS GROUPNext Meeting Topics●Incorporate feedback»Revenue requirement - move forward with the following:»Cost of service analysis:–Across the board increases for all utilities»Rates design–Water: Implement revised Braunwood structure ●Wholesale – no changes at this time, revisit in 2023●Next steps»Adopt rates effective January 1, 2023Utility 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Water 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 5.00%Sewer 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%Stormwater 6.75% 6.75% 6.75% 6.75% 3.00% 3.00%Page 19 of 45
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Ordinance No. 6883
November 9, 2022
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ORDINANCE NO. 6883
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS
13.06.360, 13.20.440, AND 13.48.100 OF THE AUBURN
CITY CODE (ACC), RELATING TO CITY UTILITY RATES,
AND ESTABLISHING A SEPARATE CUSTOMER CLASS
FOR CUSTOMERS SERVED BY THE CITY’S
BRAUNWOOD WATER UTILITY
WHEREAS, pursuant to its powers in RCW 35.92, the City has established water,
sewer, and storm drainage utilities to serve its residents.
WHEREAS, consistent with its responsibilities to operate these utilities in a cost-
effective manner and in a manner that reflects the City’s actual operating costs, the City
periodically reviews its utility rate structure to ensure that its rates are set appropriately;
WHEREAS, in 2022, the City consulted with FCS Group to study the City’s current
utility rates against the City’s cost of utility service delivery and revenue requirements;
WHEREAS, the structure and operation of the City’s water utility was among the
items studied by FCS. The City’s water utility is divided into 2 separate water systems
serving City customers: (1) an isolated water system that serves the residential area
legally described in a Satellite Water System Service Contract for Braunwood Estates
approved by Council Resolution 2114 (the Braunwood system) serving 12 active single-
family residential customer connections and allowing for up to 13 such connections, and
(2) the City’s primary water system serving the remainder of the City’s water customers
(the primary system);
WHEREAS, RCW 35.92.010 and ACC 13.06.040 set forth the City’s ability to
classify and set service rates for its water service customers. The City’s current water
customer classifications in ACC 13.06 do not separately classify customers of these 2
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Ordinance No. 6883
November 9, 2022
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separate water systems—all City water customers are currently classified together
regardless of which system provides their water;
WHEREAS, due to its separation from the City’s primary water system, the City
has different operational requirements and furnishes limited quantities of water to the
Braunwood system, and experiences water conservation and management difficulties
that are unique to the Braunwood system;
WHEREAS, in August 2021, following documented excessive water use patterns
in the Braunwood area and after the Department of Ecology issued a drought
emergency order that included the Braunwood area, the Mayor declared a Stage I water
shortage emergency affecting the 12 residents of the Braunwood area, pursuant to
RCW 35.21.210, RCW 38.52 and ACC 13.14;
WHEREAS, In December 2021, following successful conservation efforts by the
City and residents of the Braunwood area the Mayor declared an end to the water
shortage emergency;
WHEREAS, In January 2022, to assist the residents of the Braunwood area in
continuing conservation efforts and to help stay within the City’s allotted water right for
the Satellite System, the Water Utility established maximum monthly water use quotas
as a guide for the 12 residential customers;
WHEREAS, establishing a separate Braunwood system customer classification
and corresponding water rates for that system’s customers will enable the City to: (1)
better address its costs of operating that system; (2) encourage water conservation
practices in the Braunwood system; and (3) discourage wasteful water use practices
among the Braunwood system’s customers;
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Ordinance No. 6883
November 9, 2022
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WHEREAS, in light of the above recitals, and following the FCS Group utility rate
review conducted at City staff request, City staff recommends that City utility rates should
be adjusted as reflected in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.06.360 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A to this Ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.20.440 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit B to this Ordinance.
Section 3. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.48.100 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit C to this Ordinance.
Section 4. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 6. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
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Ordinance No. 6883
November 9, 2022
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____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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EXHIBIT A—ORD. 6883
ACC 13.06.360 Water service Rates – Generally.
A. Except as provided in subsections B and C of this section, effective January 1,2023,
the monthly base rate for all water user classifications except interruptible wholesale
shall be as set forth in Table 13.06.360-1 below.
Table 13.06.360-1.
Monthly Charge
Meter Size (inches) Effective
January 1, 2023
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1,
2025
5/8, 3/4 $ 19.61 $ 21.08 $ 22.66
1 (Single-Family
Residential)
$ 19.61 $ 21.08 $ 22.66
1 (All Other
Classes)
$ 22.01 $ 23.66 $ 25.43
1-1/2 $ 23.96 $ 25.76 $ 27.69
2 $ 27.62 $ 29.69 $ 31.92
3 $ 53.13 $ 57.11 $ 61.39
4 $ 66.66 $ 71.66 $ 77.03
6 $ 85.18 $ 91.57 $ 98.44
8 $ 110.05 $ 118.30 $ 127.17
10 $ 156.25 $ 167.97 $ 180.57
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Charge per 100 cubic feet (ccf)
Customer Class
Effective
January 1,
2023
Effective
January 1,
2024
Effective
January 1,
2025
Single-Family Residential:
0 to 7 ccf $ 3.89 $ 4.18 $ 4.49
7.01 to 15 ccf $ 4.75 $ 5.11 $ 5.49
Over 15 ccf $ 5.40 $ 5.81 $ 6.25
Multifamily Residential $ 4.65 $ 5.00 $ 5.38
Commercial $ 4.90 $ 5.27 $ 5.67
Manufacturing/Industrial $ 4.79 $ 5.15 $ 5.54
Schools $ 5.22 $ 5.61 $ 6.03
Municipal/City Accounts $ 4.83 $ 5.19 $ 5.58
Irrigation $ 6.46 $ 6.94 $ 7.46
Wholesale (Algona) $ 2.33 $ 2.33 $ 2.33
Fifty percent shall be added to all rates for water service for customers outside the city
limits. City of Auburn utility taxes are included in the monthly rate for all customers
except wholesale accounts. Wholesale rates exclude the 50 percent out-of-city service
charge and state excise taxes.
B. Interruptible wholesale water supply customers shall pay monthly the sum of the
following:
1. Standby Service Charge: the cost to maintain, repair, and replace the infrastructure
required to provide water utility service to the interruptible wholesale water customer
when the customer requests water supply from the city of Auburn. This is a fixed
monthly charge and does not include the delivery of any quantity of water.
2. Usage Charge: the cost of water supply. The charge is based on actual water
deliveries, if any, during the month times the usage rate.
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3. Purchased Water Surcharge: In any month in which water is purchased from
Tacoma Public Utilities or other external agency, the interruptible wholesale customer
shall pay an additional charge of $3.31 per ccf, applied to the quantity of water
purchased by the city of Auburn during the month to supply the interruptible wholesale
customer.
Interruptible Wholesale Rates
Charge Effective January
1, 2023
Effective January
1, 2024
Effective January
1, 2025
Standby Service
Charge (per
month)
$ 1,147.92 $ 1,147.92 $ 1,147.92
Usage Charge
(per ccf)
$ 2.07 $ 2.07 $ 2.07
Purchased Water
Surcharge (per ccf
of water
purchased)*
$ 3.31 $ 3.31 $ 3.31
* Subject to change if Tacoma Public Utilities updates its wholesale summer season peaking rate.
C. Water customers served by the City’s Braunwood water system. City water
customers served by the City’s Satellite Water System for Braunwood Estates
(approved by City Resolution 2114) shall be subject to the following monthly water
service rates, effective January 1, 2023:
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Monthly Charge
Meter Size (inches) Effective January 1,
2023
Effective January 1,
2024
Effective January 1,
2025
3/4" $ 19.61 $ 21.08 $ 22.66
1” $ 19.61 $ 21.08 $ 22.66
1-1/2” $ 23.96 $ 25.76 $ 27.69
2” $ 27.62 $ 29.69 $ 31.92
3” $ 53.13 $ 57.11 $ 61.39
4” $ 66.66 $ 71.66 $ 77.03
6” $ 85.18 $ 91.57 $ 98.44
8” $ 110.05 $ 118.30 $ 127.17
10” $ 156.25 $ 167.97 $ 180.57
Variable Charges based on ccf (100 cubic feet of water used)
Description Effective January 1,
2023
Effective January 1,
2024
Effective January 1,
2025
B1 (0-7 ccf) $3.89 $4.18 $4.49
B2 (7.01-15 ccf) $4.75 $5.11 $5.49
B3 (15.01 – 25 ccf) $5.40 $5.81 $6.25
B4 (25.01-38 ccf) $6.00 $6.45 $6.93
B5 (38+ ccf) $12.00 $12.90 $13.87
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EXHIBIT B—ORD. 6883
ACC 13.20.440 Sewer Rates and charges.
A. Sewer Rates. The monthly sewer charge to city of Auburn sanitary sewer customers
consists of two separate fees. Auburn sanitary sewer utility imposes a charge to
maintain, expand and operate the utility’s sewer conveyance facilities, and King County
imposes a separate fee for the service King County provides. No charge shall be
imposed by the city on the amount charged by King County, which amount the city shall
pass directly onto the customer as the cost of the service that King County is providing.
The Auburn monthly charge shall be as set forth in Table 13.20.440-1 below.
Table 13.20.440-1.
City of Auburn Monthly Charge
Customer Class
Effective
January 1,
2023
Effective
January 1,
2024
Effective
January 1,
2025
Single-Family Residential Rate --
Inside City Limits
$ 27.94 $ 30.04 $ 32.29
Single-Family Residential Rate --
Outside City Limits
$ 41.91 $ 45.06 $ 48.44
Non-Single-Family Residential
Rate -- Inside City Limits for the
first 750 cubic feet of water used
each month
$ 30.65 $ 32.95 $ 35.42
Plus for each additional 100 cubic
feet thereafter
$ 3.11 $ 3.34 $ 3.59
Non-Single-Family Residential
Rate -- Outside City Limits for the
first 750 cubic feet of water used
each month
$ 45.98 $ 49.43 $ 53.13
Plus for each additional 100 cubic
feet thereafter
$ 4.67 $ 5.01 $ 5.39
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Commercial accounts will be allowed to average winter water consumption for the billing
dates falling between December through May to determine the summer sewer rates for
the billing dates falling between July and October. Said allowance shall be upon
application and with appropriate justification that additional summer usage does not
enter the sewer system. The months of November through June shall be billed per
water used, at the rates noted above.
Commercial accounts without city water service shall be charged at the published rate
based on a city-approved water meter or other acceptable means of recording water
use. The meter shall be read by the city to determine sewage charges on commercial
private water systems.
Commercial accounts that have industrial use of domestic water that is not discharged
into the sanitary sewer system may request a deduct meter to measure the water that is
actually discharged to the sewer system. The customer will be allowed to deduct the
amount of water usage that is not discharged to the sanitary sewer system.
Irrigation meters shall not be billed for sanitary sewer service.
B. Permit Fees. Permit fees for side sewer repair, replacement, inspection, or
installation of side sewers shall be as shown in the city of Auburn fee schedule.
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EXHIBIT C—ORD. 6883
ACC 13.48.100 Storm Water Rates.
A. The customer classes and rates below are based upon the cost of services provided
by the storm utility. The storm water rates shall be as set forth in Table 13.48.100 -1
below.
Table 13.48.100-1.
ESU1 Rate per Month
Customer Class
Effective
January 1,
2023
Effective
January 1,
2024
Effective
January 1,
2025
Single-Family Residential Parcels and
Two-Family Residential Parcels
$ 16.95 $ 18.09 $ 19.31
Non-Single-Family $ 16.95 $ 18.09 $ 19.31
Non-Single-Family with Detention $ 14.59 $ 15.57 $ 16.62
Non-Single-Family with Retention $ 12.22 $ 13.04 $ 13.92
Non-Single-Family with Water Quality
Treatment
$ 15.59 $ 16.64 $ 17.76
Non-Single-Family with Detention and
Water Quality Treatment
$ 13.23 $ 14.12 $ 15.07
Non-Single-Family with Retention and
Water Quality Treatment
$ 10.86 $ 11.59 $ 12.37
1 An “equivalent service unit (ESU)” is defined in ACC 13.48.010 as 2,600 square feet
of impervious surface.
The customer classes set forth in this subsection shall be applicable only if the
qualifying on-site facilities have met applicable city standards upon installation, have
received city approval of construction, and are in conformity with the applicable
operations and maintenance standards. If the city determines that the operation and
maintenance standards are not being complied with, the customer class shall be
determined to be that of non-single-family only, until operation and maintenance of the
facilities meet city standards. The customer being billed may apply in writing for a
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system inspection. If the inspection shows that the facilities meet city standards, the
customer will be reclassified to the previous class.
B. Developed Parcels. Only developed parcels containing impervious surfaces as
defined in ACC 13.48.010 shall be charged.
C. Multiple Class Accounts. When a developed non-single-family parcel contains more
than one customer class, the appropriate rate for each customer class will be
calculated, and the aggregate total summed for billing.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Emergency Management Update (Hinman) (20 Minutes)
Date:
November 8, 2022
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Emergency Management Winter Weather Update
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Stearns Staff:Hinman
Meeting Date:November 14, 2022 Item Number:
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATEWINTER
WEATHER
PREPAREDNESS
November 14, 2022 –City Council Study Session
Karissa Smith, Emergency Manager
📷📷Auburn Police Department Facebook
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WEATHER OUTLOOK
•La Niña conditions are
currently being observed.
•Past La Niña years:
2020-current, 2017-18,
2010-12, 2008-09
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NOVEMBER –DECEMBER -JANUARY
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Equal Chances of Above/Below Normal Leaning towards Above Normal
Temperature
Outlook Favors
Precipitation
Outlook Favors
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JANUARY –FEBRUARY –MARCH
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Leaning towards Above Normal Equal Chances of Above/Below Normal
Temperature
Outlook Favors
Precipitation
Outlook Favors
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WA OUTLOOK WINTER 2022-2023
Rainfall/Flooding
•Slight favoring of above normal precipitation during the
wettest part of the year
•Potential for significant flood events are predicable up to
5-10 days in advance
Snow/Ice
•Below normal temps & above average precipitation
increase risk of snow events. Mostly in Eastern WA.
•Potential for significant snow events are predictable up to
3-7 days in advance.
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BOTTOM LINE
Climate predictions
have skill in
predicting seasonal
totals/averages.
However, most
impacts are
associated with
short-duration
storm systems.
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BEFORE SEVERE WEATHER
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24/7 Duty Officer Winter Prep
Meeting
Community
Preparedness
Monitor and Share
NWS Briefings
Cold Weather
Shelter
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DURING SEVERE WEATHER
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Situational
Awareness
Support
Department
Operating Centers
Public
Messaging
Logistics
Requests
EOC
Activation
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AFTER SEVERE WEATHER
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After Action Review Improve and Implement
for next time
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WARMING CENTER OPERATIONS
•Trigger: Consecutive
overnights at or below 32°F.
•Share information with
Auburn community, King &
Pierce County, 211
•Food Bank has capacity for
~45 people
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•Build a Kit
•Make a Plan
•Be Informed
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WINTER
WEATHER
PREPAREDNESS
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BE INFORMED DURING WINTER WEATHER
www.auburnwa.gov/emergencyinfo
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QUESTIONS?
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