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I I I .A G E ND A MO D I F I C AT I O NS
I V.A NNO UNC E ME NT S , R E P O RT S , A ND P R E S E NTAT I O NS
V.A G E ND A I T E MS F O R C O UNC I L D I S C US S I O N
A .Ordinance No. 6911 (Thomas) (20 Minutes)
A n Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6879, the 2023-2024 B iennial Operating
B udget Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 6888, the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Budget,
authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2023-2024 B udget as set forth in
schedule “A” and schedule “B ”
B .2023 National Night Out Presentation (Tate) (15 Minutes)
A n update on Auburn’s 2023 National Night Out event
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C.Water S ystem Comprehensive P lan Update - Policy Review (Gaub) (30 Minutes)
D.I nclusive Auburn Coalition P resentation (Goodson-Moore) (20 Minutes)
V I .F I NA NC E, T E C HNO L O G Y A ND E C O NO MI C D E V E L O P ME NT D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
A .Ordinance No. 6912 (T homas) (10 Minutes)
A n Ordinance amending S ection 13.06.360 of the A uburn City Code (A C C), relating to
City Utility Rates
B .E conomic Development Update – 2nd Quarter 2023 (Tate) (15 Minutes)
A n update on E conomic Development Division activity
V I I .A D J O UR NME NT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6911 (Thomas) (20 Minutes)
Date:
June 5, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6911 BA #2 Interoffice Memo
Ordinance No. 6911 2023-2024 Budget
Amendment No. 2
BA #2 Schedule A
BA #2 Schedule B
BA #2 Pres entation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $481,653,642.00
Proposed Revision:
$12,359,913.00
Revised Budget:
$494,013,555.00
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6911 (Budget Amendment #2) represents the second budget amendment for
the 2023-2024 biennium. The second budget amendment of the biennium consists of
adjustments to budgeted beginning fund balances, new expenditures offset by new revenues,
and limited requests for new budget authority. For details, see that attached transmittal
memorandum and supporting materials.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:July 10, 2023 Item Number:
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Interoffice Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Jamie Thomas, Finance Director
CC: Nancy Backus, Mayor
Date: July 3, 2023
Re: Ordinance #6911 – 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #2
Budget Amendment #2 is the second amendment of the City of Auburn’s 2023-2024 biennial budget, and the
second budget amendment for calendar year 2023. For details on specific requests to amend the 2023
budget, please refer to the accompanying Schedule A, Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund.
The main purpose of the second budget amendment of the year is to adjust budgeted 2023 beginning fund
balances to match 2022 ending fund balances per accounting records at year end. City-wide 2023 budgeted
beginning fund balances are adjusted by a net increase of $0.9 million.
Additional items included in this amendment are a conversion of one part-time FTE to full-time, closure of the
BIA Fund, acceptance and expenditure of new grants, funding adjustments, limited new fund costs not
anticipated in the 2023 budget, and transfer dollars among funds to enable certain amendments.
Adjust Budgeted Beginning Fund Balance: This amendment adjusts 2023 budgeted beginning fund
balances to be equal to 2022 ending fund balances. Total adjustments by fund type are:
• General Fund (Fund 001) $ 6,294,923
• Special Revenue Funds 398,519
• Debt Service Funds -202,529
• Capital Funds -2,545,105
• Enterprise Funds -3,251,870
• Other Funds 218,961
TOTAL $ 912,899
FTE Conversion: The Administration Department requests to reclassify one Multimedia Assistant
position from 0.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE. The department has agreed to permanently reduce budget in other
areas in order to fund this position, creating a net-zero impact to operating expenditures. The request
is presented here for transparency and approval.
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BIA Fund: The Business Improvement Area Fund was originally scheduled to be spent down and
closed in 2024, with its activity moving to the General Fund. This timeline has been accelerated, and
the fund will now be closed in 2023. This amendment requests an additional $45,941 in budget
authority in order to spend down the BIA Fund’s remaining balance.
Grants: New grants and grant adjustments in this budget amendment total $4,429,360 in revenues
and $4,930,516 in associated expenditures, including:
• General Fund (Fund 001) $ 30,200
• Arterial Street Fund (Fund 102) 560,000
• Arterial Street Preservation Fund (Fund 105)1 1,284,356
• Municipal Park Construction Fund (Fund 321) 50,000
• Capital Improvement Projects Fund (Fund 328)2 1,104,610
• Local Revitalization Fund (Fund 330) 1,598,650
• Storm Drainage Capital Fund (Fund 462)3 302,700
TOTAL $ 4,930,516
Funding Adjustments: Funding adjustment requests included in this budget amendment revise the
revenue or expenditure authority for existing programs. Total expenditure funding adjustment requests
net to $1,995,945, and include:
• Increase budget for M&O Facility Improvements (upgrade electrical
service and add light duty maintenance bays) $ 866,000
• Increase budget for C Street SW Preservation4 838,465
• Adjust fleet budget for prior year expenses 332,980
Carry forward water rights mitigation plan 230,000
• M&O Fuel Island Replacement 175,300
• Contribution of Affordable Housing Tax revenue to SKHHP 152,900
• Flock safety cameras and software for Police Department5 150,000
• Reallocate funding from Dykstra Footbridge to Arts & Culture Center6 100,000
• Increase budget for D Street SE/23rd Street SE Storm Improvements7 0
• Reschedule R Street SE Widening Project to future years (830,000)
• Net other adjustments in this category (19,700)
TOTAL $ 1,995,945
1 Includes Lea Hill Roundabout Project WSDOT grant and matching funds accelerated from 2024 to 2023.
2 Includes Lea Hill Safe Routes to Schools grant and matching funds accelerated from 2024 to 2023.
3 Includes unanticipated TIB grant for cp2102 4th Street Preservation.
4 This expenditure increase is mitigated by $288,465 in expected revenue from a pavement mitigation agreement with Icon
Materials, lowering the net fund balance impact to $550,000.
5 This is a reallocation of funding from the ARPA-mitigated Cameras for Qualified Census Tracts project. This increase to
the IT Operations Fund budget has an accompanying reduction in expense in the IT Capital Projects Fund.
6 This is a reallocation of funding from the ARPA-mitigated Dykstra Footbridge project. This increase to the Capital
Improvements Fund budget has an accompanying reduction in expense in the Municipal Park Construction Fund.
7 This increase is offset by unanticipated grant revenue received for the 4 th Street preservation project, so has a net zero
impact on expenditures. The $302,700 increase is presented in the Grants section. It is included here for transparency.
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New Funding Requests: Requests for new funding included in this budget amendment add spending
authority for new programs and unexpected expenditures. Total new funding requests equal $903,1008, and
include:
• SKHHP and Habitat for Humanity affordable homeownership project $ 300,000
• Utilize insurance recovery fund Auburn Avenue Theater rebuild 228,200
• Use of drug seizure funds to improve Auburn PD range 70,000
• Utilize insurance recovery to fund replacement of public art stolen from
Centennial Park 55,900
• National Opioid Settlement funding 52,000
• 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan update 50,000
• Police supernumerary position fully reimbursed by Criminal Justice
Training Center9 0
TOTAL $ 756,100
Transfers: Transfers between funds to accomplish specific budget amendment requests total
$4,859,180.
The following table summarizes the current and revised budget as a result of this amendment.
Table 1: 2023 Budget as Amended
2023 Amended Budget $ 481,653,642
Budget Amendment #2 (Ord #6911) 12,359,913
Budget as Amended $494,013,555
Attachments:
❖ 1. Proposed Ordinance #6911 (budget adjustment #2)
❖ 2. Summary of proposed 2023 budget adjustments by fund and department (Schedule A)
❖ 3. Summary of proposed changes to adopted 2023 budget by fund (Schedule B)
8 The SKHHP homeownership project is recognized as a $300,000 expense in both the General Fund and SKHHP agency
Fund for accounting purposes, but is only presented here once.
9 Funding for one Officer to be assigned to CJTC for a 3 -year duration. The reimbursement received for the Officer’s costs
will be used to fund a supernumerary position to backfill the Officer assigne d to CJTC. No additional expenditure
authority is authorized by this amendment, as supernumerary positions are not budgeted.
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Ordinance No. 6911
June 28, 2023
Page 1 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 6911
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
6879, THE 2023-2024 BIENNIAL OPERATING BUDGET
ORDINANCE, AND ORDINANCE NO. 6888, THE 2023-2024
BIENNIAL CAPITAL BUDET, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY OF AUBURN 2023-2024 BUDGET AS SET FORTH
IN SCHEDULE “A” AND SCHEDULE “B”
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of November 21,
2022, adopted Ordinances No. 6879 and 6888 which adopted the City of Auburn
2023-2024 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of April 14, 2023,
adopted Ordinance No. 6900 (BA#1), which amended Ordinances No. 6879 and
6888 which adopted the City of Auburn 2023-2024 biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn deems it necessary to appropriate additional
funds to the various funds of the 2023 budget as outlined in this Ordinance (BA#2);
and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been approved by one more than the majority
of all councilpersons in accordance with RCW 35A.34.200.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget. The 2023-
2024 Biennial Budget of the City of Auburn is amended pursuant to Chapter 35A.34
RCW, to reflect the revenues and expenditures as shown on Schedule “A” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Mayor of the City of Auburn,
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Ordinance No. 6911
June 28, 2023
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Washington is hereby authorized to utilize revenue and expenditure amounts shown
on said Schedule “A” and Schedule “B”. A copy of said Schedule “A” and Schedule
“B” is on file with the City Clerk and available for public inspection.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. 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 4. 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:
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ ____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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Ordinance No. 6911
June 28, 2023
Page 3 of 3
Published: ___________________
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
General Fund (#001)
2023 Adopted Budget 16,428,633 91,190,426 98,143,349 9,475,710
Previous Budget Amendments 2,424,406 3,632,518 6,163,074 (106,150)
2023 Amended Budget 18,853,039 94,822,944 104,306,423 9,369,560
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):6,294,923 2,658,100 2,791,100 6,161,923
Administration:
EMPG ARPA Funds - 15,200 15,200 - OT 001-01
Human Resources:
HR Safety App/Dashboard - - 50,000 (50,000) OT 001-02
City Attorney's Office:
National Opioid Settlement - 52,000 52,000 - OT 001-03
Community Development:
SKHHP Habitat for Humanity Project - 300,000 300,000 - OG 001-04
SKHHP Affordable Housing Tax Revenue - - 152,900 (152,900) OG 001-05
Police Department:
Move Vehicle Equipment Budget to PD - 58,000 58,000 - OT 001-06
Supernumerary position for Academy TAC Officer - 147,000 - 147,000 OG 001-12
Public Works Department:
2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan - - 50,000 (50,000) OT 001-07
Parks Department:
King County Grant - Recreation - 15,000 15,000 - OT 001-08
Public Art Replacement - 55,900 55,900 - OT 001-09
Non Departmental:
Adjust Beginning Balances 6,294,923 - - 6,294,923 OT 001-10
Reclassify F106 Transfers - 2,015,000 2,015,000 - OT 001-11
Flock Safety Cameras - - - - OG 001-13
Cp1612 - Auburn Arts & Culture Ctr. Renovation - - - - OT 001-14
Equipment Rental Capital Reimbursements - - 27,100 (27,100) OT 001-15
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 001 25,147,962 97,481,044 107,097,523 15,531,483
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Arterial Street Fund (#102)
2023 Adopted Budget 965,783 9,085,192 9,360,894 690,081
Previous Budget Amendments 898,237 6,459,803 7,358,040 -
2023 Amended Budget 1,864,020 15,544,995 16,718,934 690,081
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):486,136 (245,100) (205,000) 446,036
Adjust Beginning Balances 486,136 - - 486,136 102-01
F St SE Non-Motorized Imp.- - 65,000 (65,000) 102-02
R St SE/29th St SE Imp. - cp2116 - (830,000) (830,000) - 102-03
2022 Arterial Ped & Bike Safety - 24,900 - 24,900 102-04
R St SE/ 21st St SE Roundabout - - - - 102-05
Lea Hill Rd/104th Ave SE Imp.- 560,000 560,000 - 102-06
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 102 2,350,156 15,299,895 16,513,934 1,136,117
Local Street Fund (#103)
2023 Adopted Budget 1,932,689 2,598,000 2,036,300 2,494,389
Previous Budget Amendments 937,353 1,261,108 2,195,661 2,800
2023 Amended Budget 2,870,042 3,859,108 4,231,961 2,497,189
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):493,454 - - 493,454
Adjust Beginning Balances 493,454 - - 493,454 OT 103-01
Reclassify F106 Transfers - - - - OT 103-02
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 103 3,363,496 3,859,108 4,231,961 2,990,643
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (#104)
2023 Adopted Budget 480,179 143,900 177,100 446,979
Previous Budget Amendments - - 8,000 (8,000)
2023 Amended Budget 480,179 143,900 185,100 438,979
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(15,880) - - (15,880)
Adjust Beginning Balances (15,880) - - (15,880) OT 104-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 104 464,299 143,900 185,100 423,099
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Arterial Street Preservation Fund (#105)
2023 Adopted Budget 2,699,358 4,041,772 4,100,000 2,641,130
Previous Budget Amendments 1,950,254 763,876 2,714,130 -
2023 Amended Budget 4,649,612 4,805,648 6,814,130 2,641,130
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(611,342) 1,038,465 2,122,821 (1,695,698)
Adjust Beginning Balances (611,342) - - (611,342) OT 105-01
C Street SW Preservation - 288,465 838,465 (550,000) OT 105-02
Lake Tapps Pkwy/Sumner Hwy - 750,000 1,284,356 (534,356) OT 105-03
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 105 4,038,270 5,844,113 8,936,951 945,432
American Rescue Plan Act Fund Fund (#106)
2023 Adopted Budget - 4,030,000 4,030,000 -
Previous Budget Amendments - 3,057,286 3,057,286 -
2023 Amended Budget - 7,087,286 7,087,286 -
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):- - - -
Reclassify F106 Transfers - - - - OT 106-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 106 - 7,087,286 7,087,286 -
Drug Forfeiture Fund (#117)
2023 Adopted Budget 857,236 148,000 392,671 612,565
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 857,236 148,000 392,671 612,565
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):279,779 - 70,000 209,779
Adjust Beginning Balances 279,779 - - 279,779 OT 117-01
Range Improvements - - 70,000 (70,000) OT 117-02
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 117 1,137,015 148,000 462,671 822,344
Housing & Comm Develop Fund (#119)
2023 Adopted Budget 42,842 650,000 650,000 42,842
Previous Budget Amendments - 366,330 366,330 -
2023 Amended Budget 42,842 1,016,330 1,016,330 42,842
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):62 - - 62
Adjust Beginning Balances 62 - - 62 OT 119-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 119 42,904 1,016,330 1,016,330 42,904
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Recreation Trails Fund (#120)
2023 Adopted Budget 95,845 7,100 - 102,945
Previous Budget Amendments - - 66,210 (66,210)
2023 Amended Budget 95,845 7,100 66,210 36,735
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):1,324 - - 1,324
Adjust Beginning Balances 1,324 - - 1,324 OT 120-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 120 97,169 7,100 66,210 38,059
BIA Fund (#121)
2023 Adopted Budget 97,502 - 90,000 7,502
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 97,502 - 90,000 7,502
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):38,439 - 45,941 (7,502)
Adjust Beginning Balances 38,439 - - 38,439 OT 121-01
BIA Fund Closeout - - 45,941 (45,941) OT 121-02
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 121 135,941 - 135,941 0
Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122)
2023 Adopted Budget 30,713,551 80,000 1,391,450 29,402,101
Previous Budget Amendments 27,000 - 27,000 -
2023 Amended Budget 30,740,551 80,000 1,418,450 29,402,101
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(148,110) - 500,000 (648,110)
Adjust Beginning Balances (148,110) - - (148,110) OT 122-01
Move Vehicle Equipment Budget to PD - - - - OT 122-02
M&O Facility Improvement - - 500,000 (500,000) OT 122-03
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 122 30,592,441 80,000 1,918,450 28,753,991
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Mitigation Fees Fund (#124)
2023 Adopted Budget 10,976,167 1,601,200 7,043,982 5,533,385
Previous Budget Amendments 4,998,798 - 5,348,798 (350,000)
2023 Amended Budget 15,974,965 1,601,200 12,392,780 5,183,385
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(125,343) - (931,000) 805,657
Adjust Beginning Balances (125,343) - - (125,343) OT 124-01
R St SE/29th St SE Imp. - cp2116 - - (830,000) 830,000 OT 124-02
R St SE/ 21st St SE Roundabout - - (185,000) 185,000 OT 124-03
Lea Hill Rd/104th Ave SE Imp.- - 84,000 (84,000) OT 124-04
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 124 15,849,622 1,601,200 11,461,780 5,989,042
2020 LTGO A&B Refunding Bonds Fund (#232)
2023 Adopted Budget 662,707 1,507,600 1,507,600 662,707
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 662,707 1,507,600 1,507,600 662,707
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(202,544) - - (202,544)
Adjust Beginning Balances (202,544) - - (202,544) OT 232-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 232 460,163 1,507,600 1,507,600 460,163
LID Guarantee Fund (#249)
2023 Adopted Budget 1,687 10 - 1,697
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 1,687 10 - 1,697
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):15 - - 15
Adjust Beginning Balances 15 - - 15 OT 249-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 249 1,702 10 - 1,712
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Parks Construction Fund (#321)
2023 Adopted Budget 816,504 1,545,100 1,347,800 1,013,804
Previous Budget Amendments 542,340 1,070,503 1,746,333 (133,490)
2023 Amended Budget 1,358,844 2,615,603 3,094,133 880,314
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):2,616 (50,000) (12,400) (34,984)
Adjust Beginning Balances 2,616 - - 2,616 OT 321-01
Reclassify F106 Transfers - - - - OT 321-02
Fulmer Park Playground Replacement - - 37,600 (37,600) OT 321-03
Grant for Auburndale Park - 50,000 50,000 - OT 321-04
Cp1612 - Auburn Arts & Culture Ctr. Renovation - (100,000) (100,000) - OT 321-05
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 321 1,361,460 2,565,603 3,081,733 845,330
Capital Improvements Fund (#328)
2023 Adopted Budget 13,078,556 6,833,300 6,320,700 13,591,156
Previous Budget Amendments 5,608,124 4,459,499 10,127,623 (60,000)
2023 Amended Budget 18,686,680 11,292,799 16,448,323 13,531,156
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(2,552,310) 1,045,810 1,204,610 (2,711,110)
Adjust Beginning Balances (2,552,310) - - (2,552,310) OT 328-01
Reclassify F106 Transfers - - - - OT 328-02
Lea Hill SRTS project - (22,250) 136,550 (158,800) OT 328-03
WA St Heritage Grant -cp1612 - 968,060 968,060 - OT 328-04
Cp1612 - Auburn Arts & Culture Ctr. Renovation - 100,000 100,000 - OT 328-05
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 328 16,134,370 12,338,609 17,652,933 10,820,046
Local Revitalization Fund (#330)
2023 Adopted Budget 245,831 256,200 500,000 2,031
Previous Budget Amendments 22,399 376,400 398,799 -
2023 Amended Budget 268,230 632,600 898,799 2,031
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):4,589 1,826,850 1,826,850 4,589
Adjust Beginning Balances 4,589 - - 4,589 OT 330-01
Reclassify F106 Transfers - - - - OT 330-02
CIP Auburn Avenue Theater – Insurance Recovery - 228,200 228,200 - OT 330-03
WA St Dir. Appropriation-cp2321 - 1,498,650 1,498,650 - OT 330-04
Auburn Ave Theater -KC Grant - 100,000 100,000 - OT 330-05
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 330 272,819 2,459,450 2,725,649 6,620
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Water Fund (#430)
2023 Adopted Budget 10,210,632 20,513,410 24,485,990 6,238,052
Previous Budget Amendments 1,616,718 700,000 2,316,718 -
2023 Amended Budget 11,827,350 21,213,410 26,802,708 6,238,052
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):161,751 - 2,430,000 (2,268,249)
Adjust Beginning Balances 161,751 - - 161,751 OT 430-01
Transfer from Water Fund to Water Capital Fund - - 2,200,000 (2,200,000) OT 430-02
Water Rights Mitigation Plan - - 230,000 (230,000) OT 430-03
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 430 11,989,101 21,213,410 29,232,708 3,969,803
Sewer Fund (#431)
2023 Adopted Budget 9,299,995 9,573,200 10,346,701 8,526,494
Previous Budget Amendments 565,640 - 565,640 -
2023 Amended Budget 9,865,635 9,573,200 10,912,341 8,526,494
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):2,373,387 - - 2,373,387
Adjust Beginning Balances 2,373,387 - - 2,373,387 OT 431-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 431 12,239,022 9,573,200 10,912,341 10,899,881
Storm Drainage Fund (#432)
2023 Adopted Budget 12,957,725 11,087,600 10,729,632 13,315,693
Previous Budget Amendments 586,240 - 586,240 -
2023 Amended Budget 13,543,965 11,087,600 11,315,872 13,315,693
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):589,087 - - 589,087
Adjust Beginning Balances 589,087 - - 589,087 OT 432-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 432 14,133,052 11,087,600 11,315,872 13,904,780
Sewer Metro Sub Fund Fund (#433)
2023 Adopted Budget 3,328,134 20,613,900 20,586,400 3,355,634
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 3,328,134 20,613,900 20,586,400 3,355,634
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):909,796 - - 909,796
Adjust Beginning Balances 909,796 - - 909,796 OT 433-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 433 4,237,930 20,613,900 20,586,400 4,265,430
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Solid Waste Fund (#434)
2023 Adopted Budget 2,135,607 26,646,830 26,533,984 2,248,453
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 2,135,607 26,646,830 26,533,984 2,248,453
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):566,164 - - 566,164
Adjust Beginning Balances 566,164 - - 566,164 OT 434-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 434 2,701,771 26,646,830 26,533,984 2,814,617
Airport Fund (#435)
2023 Adopted Budget 601,969 1,653,800 1,988,188 267,581
Previous Budget Amendments 968,496 - 968,496 -
2023 Amended Budget 1,570,465 1,653,800 2,956,684 267,581
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):218,329 - 173,080 45,249
Adjust Beginning Balances 218,329 - - 218,329 OT 435-01
Fund Balance Transfer from Operating to Capital - - 173,080 (173,080) OT 435-02
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 435 1,788,794 1,653,800 3,129,764 312,830
Cemetery Fund (#436)
2023 Adopted Budget 1,812,215 1,432,300 2,308,402 936,113
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 1,812,215 1,432,300 2,308,402 936,113
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(160,795) - - (160,795)
Adjust Beginning Balances (160,795) - - (160,795) OT 436-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 436 1,651,420 1,432,300 2,308,402 775,318
Water Capital Fund (#460)
2023 Adopted Budget 3,321,676 10,752,092 13,041,560 1,032,208
Previous Budget Amendments 4,991,035 2,002,363 6,993,398 -
2023 Amended Budget 8,312,711 12,754,455 20,034,958 1,032,208
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(2,207,912) 2,200,000 - (7,912)
Adjust Beginning Balances (2,207,912) - - (2,207,912) OT 460-01
Transfer from Water Fund to Water Capital Fund - 2,200,000 - 2,200,000 OT 460-02
Well Insp. & Redevelopment-wabd11 - - - - OT 460-03
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 460 6,104,799 14,954,455 20,034,958 1,024,296
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Sewer Capital Fund (#461)
2023 Adopted Budget 8,687,557 377,200 5,992,500 3,072,257
Previous Budget Amendments 3,122,956 - 3,122,956 -
2023 Amended Budget 11,810,513 377,200 9,115,456 3,072,257
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(1,189,867) - - (1,189,867)
Adjust Beginning Balances (1,189,867) - - (1,189,867) OT 461-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 461 10,620,646 377,200 9,115,456 1,882,390
Storm Drainage Capital Fund (#462)
2023 Adopted Budget 7,744,442 536,200 6,713,394 1,567,248
Previous Budget Amendments 2,892,429 10,000 2,902,429 -
2023 Amended Budget 10,636,871 546,200 9,615,823 1,567,248
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(1,411,054) 302,700 452,700 (1,561,054)
Adjust Beginning Balances (1,411,054) - - (1,411,054) OT 462-01
CP2102 – 4th St Preservation - 302,700 - 302,700 OT 462-02
D St SE /23rd St SE Storm Imp - - 302,700 (302,700) OT 462-03
Equipment Rental Capital Reimbursements - - 150,000 (150,000) OT 462-04
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 462 9,225,817 848,900 10,068,523 6,194
Airport Capital Fund (#465)
2023 Adopted Budget 311,215 4,000,755 4,238,390 73,580
Previous Budget Amendments 100,000 2,226,283 2,326,283 -
2023 Amended Budget 411,215 6,227,038 6,564,673 73,580
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(173,080) 173,080 - -
Adjust Beginning Balances (173,080) - - (173,080) OT 465-01
Fund Balance Transfer from Operating to Capital - 173,080 - 173,080 OT 465-02
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 465 238,135 6,400,118 6,564,673 73,580
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Cemetery Capital Fund (#466)
2023 Adopted Budget 7,184 355,100 355,050 7,234
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 7,184 355,100 355,050 7,234
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):5,106 - - 5,106
Adjust Beginning Balances 5,106 - - 5,106 OT 466-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 466 12,290 355,100 355,050 12,340
Insurance Fund (#501)
2023 Adopted Budget 1,710,775 12,000 182,500 1,540,275
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 1,710,775 12,000 182,500 1,540,275
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(221,809) - - (221,809)
Adjust Beginning Balances (221,809) - - (221,809) OT 501-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 501 1,488,966 12,000 182,500 1,318,466
Workers' Comp Fund (#503)
2023 Adopted Budget 3,102,720 1,144,900 750,700 3,496,920
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 3,102,720 1,144,900 750,700 3,496,920
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(189,205) - - (189,205)
Adjust Beginning Balances (189,205) - - (189,205) OT 503-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 503 2,913,515 1,144,900 750,700 3,307,715
Facilities Fund (#505)
2023 Adopted Budget 415,868 4,683,900 4,731,374 368,394
Previous Budget Amendments 96,225 141,000 237,225 -
2023 Amended Budget 512,093 4,824,900 4,968,599 368,394
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(188,926) - - (188,926)
Adjust Beginning Balances (188,926) - - (188,926) OT 505-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 505 323,167 4,824,900 4,968,599 179,468
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Innovation & Technology Fund (#518)
2023 Adopted Budget 3,155,085 9,046,000 9,173,835 3,027,250
Previous Budget Amendments 280,000 - 280,000 -
2023 Amended Budget 3,435,085 9,046,000 9,453,835 3,027,250
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(368,389) 150,000 650,000 (868,389)
Adjust Beginning Balances (368,389) - - (368,389) OT 518-01
Flock Safety Cameras - 150,000 150,000 - OG 518-02
Transfer from IT operations to capital - - 500,000 (500,000) OT 518-03
Multimedia Assistant Reclass - - - - OG 518-04
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 518 3,066,696 9,196,000 10,103,835 2,158,861
Equipment Rental Fund (#550)
2023 Adopted Budget 1,769,286 3,527,200 3,564,826 1,731,660
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 1,769,286 3,527,200 3,564,826 1,731,660
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):229,180 - - 229,180
Adjust Beginning Balances 229,180 - - 229,180 OT 550-01
M&O Facility Improvement - - - - OT 550-02
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 550 1,998,466 3,527,200 3,564,826 1,960,840
Equipment Rental Capital Fund (#560)
2023 Adopted Budget 4,508,173 3,470,540 3,096,120 4,882,593
Previous Budget Amendments 2,636,560 2,014,945 4,651,505 -
2023 Amended Budget 7,144,733 5,485,485 7,747,625 4,882,593
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(1,604,514) 985,100 1,316,280 (1,935,694)
Adjust Beginning Balances (1,604,514) - - (1,604,514) OT 560-01
Move Vehicle Equipment Budget to PD - (58,000) (58,000) - OT 560-02
Equipment Rental Capital Reimbursements - 177,100 332,980 (155,880) OT 560-03
M&O Fuel Island Replacement - - 175,300 (175,300) OT 560-04
M&O Facility Improvement - 866,000 866,000 - OT 560-05
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 560 5,540,219 6,470,585 9,063,905 2,946,899
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
IT Capital Fund (#568)
2023 Adopted Budget 237,354 674,700 585,300 326,754
Previous Budget Amendments 464,000 264,000 715,500 12,500
2023 Amended Budget 701,354 938,700 1,300,800 339,254
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):(589,119) 350,000 (150,000) (89,119)
Adjust Beginning Balances (589,119) - - (589,119) OT 568-01
Flock Safety Cameras - (150,000) (150,000) - OG 568-02
Transfer from IT operations to capital - 500,000 - 500,000 OT 568-03
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 568 112,235 1,288,700 1,150,800 250,135
Fire Pension Fund (#611)
2023 Adopted Budget 1,790,627 103,600 196,256 1,697,971
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 1,790,627 103,600 196,256 1,697,971
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):99,905 - - 99,905
Adjust Beginning Balances 99,905 - - 99,905 OT 611-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 611 1,890,532 103,600 196,256 1,797,876
SKHHP Fund (#654)
2023 Adopted Budget 1,668,893 297,400 366,475 1,599,818
Previous Budget Amendments - 66,612 54,828 11,784
2023 Amended Budget 1,668,893 364,012 421,303 1,611,602
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):76,098 1,012,009 300,000 788,107
Adjust Beginning Balances 76,098 - - 76,098 OT 654-01
SKHHP Habitat for Humanity Project - - 300,000 (300,000) OG 654-02
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Revenue - 1,012,009 - 1,012,009 OT 654-03
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 654 1,744,991 1,376,021 721,303 2,399,709
Cemetery Endowment Fund (#701)
2023 Adopted Budget 2,158,347 64,130 - 2,222,477
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2023 Amended Budget 2,158,347 64,130 - 2,222,477
BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):42,958 - - 42,958
Adjust Beginning Balances 42,958 - - 42,958 OT 701-01
Revised 2023 Budget - Fund 701 2,201,305 64,130 - 2,265,435
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Schedule A
Summary of 2023 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #2 (Ordinance #6911)
AE AF AG AH
Beg. Fund
Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance OT/OG
Req
No
Grand Total - All Funds
2023 Adopted Budget 161,030,549 256,021,357 288,796,223 128,255,683
Previous Budget Amendments 35,729,210 28,872,526 65,298,502 (696,766)
2023 Amended Budget 196,759,759 284,893,883 354,094,725 127,558,917
TOTAL BA#2 (Ordinance #6911, Proposed):912,899 11,447,014 12,584,982 (225,069)
Revised 2023 Budget 197,672,658 296,340,897 366,679,707 127,333,848
494,013,555 494,013,555
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Schedule B
2023 Ending Fund Balance/Working Capital
by Fund
Fund
2023
Amended
Beginning
Balance
2023
Amended
Ending
Balance
BA#2
(ORD #6911)
Revenues
BA#2
(ORD #6911)
Expenditures
BA#2
(ORD #6911)
Net Change in
Fund Balance
Revised
Ending
Balance
General Fund (#001)18,853,039 9,369,560 8,953,023 (2,791,100) 6,161,923 15,531,483
Arterial Street Fund (#102)1,864,020 690,081 241,036 205,000 446,036 1,136,117
Local Street Fund (#103)2,870,042 2,497,189 493,454 - 493,454 2,990,643
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (#104)480,179 438,979 (15,880) - (15,880) 423,099
Arterial Street Preservation Fund (#105)4,649,612 2,641,130 427,123 (2,122,821) (1,695,698) 945,432
American Rescue Plan Act Fund (#106)- - - - - -
Drug Forfeiture Fund (#117)857,236 612,565 279,779 (70,000) 209,779 822,344
Housing & Comm Develop Fund (#119)42,842 42,842 62 - 62 42,904
Recreation Trails Fund (#120)95,845 36,735 1,324 - 1,324 38,059
BIA Fund (#121)97,502 7,502 38,439 (45,941) (7,502) 0
Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122)30,740,551 29,402,101 (148,110) (500,000) (648,110) 28,753,991
Mitigation Fees Fund (#124)15,974,965 5,183,385 (125,343) 931,000 805,657 5,989,042
2020 LTGO A&B Refunding Bonds Fund (#232)662,707 662,707 (202,544) - (202,544) 460,163
SCORE Debt Service Fund (#238)- - - - - -
LID Guarantee Fund (#249)1,687 1,697 15 - 15 1,712
Parks Construction Fund (#321)1,358,844 880,314 (47,384) 12,400 (34,984) 845,330
Capital Improvements Fund (#328)18,686,680 13,531,156 (1,506,500) (1,204,610) (2,711,110) 10,820,046
Local Revitalization Fund (#330)268,230 2,031 1,831,439 (1,826,850) 4,589 6,620
Water Fund (#430)11,827,350 6,238,052 161,751 (2,430,000) (2,268,249) 3,969,803
Sewer Fund (#431)9,865,635 8,526,494 2,373,387 - 2,373,387 10,899,881
Storm Drainage Fund (#432)13,543,965 13,315,693 589,087 - 589,087 13,904,780
Sewer Metro Sub Fund (#433)3,328,134 3,355,634 909,796 - 909,796 4,265,430
Solid Waste Fund (#434)2,135,607 2,248,453 566,164 - 566,164 2,814,617
Airport Fund (#435)1,570,465 267,581 218,329 (173,080) 45,249 312,830
Cemetery Fund (#436)1,812,215 936,113 (160,795) - (160,795) 775,318
Water Capital Fund (#460)8,312,711 1,032,208 (7,912) - (7,912) 1,024,296
Sewer Capital Fund (#461)11,810,513 3,072,257 (1,189,867) - (1,189,867) 1,882,390
Storm Drainage Capital Fund (#462)10,636,871 1,567,248 (1,108,354) (452,700) (1,561,054) 6,194
Airport Capital Fund (#465)411,215 73,580 - - - 73,580
Cemetery Capital Fund (#466)7,184 7,234 5,106 - 5,106 12,340
Insurance Fund (#501)1,710,775 1,540,275 (221,809) - (221,809) 1,318,466
Workers' Comp Fund (#503)3,102,720 3,496,920 (189,205) - (189,205) 3,307,715
Facilities Fund (#505)512,093 368,394 (188,926) - (188,926) 179,468
Innovation & Technology Fund (#518)3,435,085 3,027,250 (218,389) (650,000) (868,389) 2,158,861
Equipment Rental Fund (#550)1,769,286 1,731,660 229,180 - 229,180 1,960,840
Equipment Rental Capital Fund (#560)7,144,733 4,882,593 (619,414) (1,316,280) (1,935,694) 2,946,899
IT Capital Fund (#568)701,354 339,254 (239,119) 150,000 (89,119) 250,135
Fire Pension Fund (#611)1,790,627 1,697,971 99,905 - 99,905 1,797,876
SKHHP Fund (#654)1,668,893 1,611,602 1,088,107 (300,000) 788,107 2,399,709
Cemetery Endowment Fund (#701)2,158,347 2,222,477 42,958 - 42,958 2,265,435
Total 196,759,759 127,558,917 12,359,913 (12,584,982) (225,069) 127,333,848
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2023 Budget Amendment #2
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
JULY 10, 2023
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Budget Adjustment #2
Types of Adjustments in BA#2
1.Adjust Beginning Fund Balance in each fund
2.New requests
3.Add grant funded programs
4.Adjust capital projects
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General Fund –
Summary of Changes
1.$6,294,923 net adjustment to Beginning Fund Balance
2.$133,000 in new requests (9 items)
o Includes reinstating authority for a supernumerary in PD
3.$15,200 in new Grant funded programs (1 grant)
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General Fund Adjustments –
New Request Details and Fund Balance
Impact
NEW REQUEST DETAILS GENERAL FUND BALANCE IMPACT
Description Revenue Expenditure Net Impact
HR Safety App -$ 50,000$ (50,000)$ *
2024 Transportation Comp Plan - 50,000 (50,000) *
Golf Course Equipment - 27,100 (27,100) *
National Opiod Settlement 52,000 52,000 -
SKHHP Capital Project 300,000 300,000 -
SHB 1406 Tax to SKHHP - 152,900 (152,900)
Training Officer at WSCJTC 147,000 - 147,000
Reallocate Vehicle Budget 58,000 58,000 -
Replace Stolen Art 55,900 55,900 -
Total 612,900$ 745,900$ (133,000)$
*2022 Carryforward items missed in BA#1
Budgeted Ending Fund Balance 9,369,560$
Add: 1/1/2023 Adjustment 6,294,923
Less: New Requests (133,000)
Amended Ending Fund Balance 15,531,483$
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AllOther Funds -
Summary of Changes
1.$(5,382,024) Net Fund Balance Adjustments to all funds other than the
General Fund
2.$626,921 in new requests (6 items)
3.$1,092,156 in grant funded projects (8 items)
4.$2,100 in capital projects (5 items)
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All Other Funds –
Detailed Requests
Type of Request Description Fund Revenue Expenditure Net Impact
1x New Requests Range Improvements Drug Forfeiture -$ 70,000$ (70,000)$
1x New Requests BIA Fund Closure BIA Fund - 45,941 (45,941)
1x New Requests Equipment for Storm and Golf Course Equipment Replacement 27,100 332,980 (305,880)
1x New Requests Reimbursed Costs from Lumen Arterial Street 24,900 - 24,900
1x New Requests Water Rights Mitigation Water Fund - 230,000 (230,000)
Ongoing Convert .75 FTE to 1.0 FTE Mutimedia Asst. Mulitmedia - - -
Grant Funded Lea Hill Rd/104th Ave SE Arterial Street 476,000 560,000 (84,000)
Grant Funded Lake Tapps Pkwy Arterial Street Preservation 750,000 1,284,356 (534,356)
Grant Funded M&O Facility Improvements Equipment Replacement 141,000 641,000 (500,000)
Grant Funded R St SE/21st St SE Roundabout Mitigation Fees 185,000 - 185,000
Grant Funded Auburndale Park Parks Construction 50,000 50,000 -
Grant Funded LeaHill Safe Routes to School Capital Improvement (22,250) 136,550 (158,800)
Grant Funded Arts and Culture Center Capital Improvement 968,060 968,060 -
Grant Funded Auburn Ave. Theater Local Revitalization 1,826,850 1,826,850 -
Capital Projects R St SE/29th St SE Arterial Street - (830,000) 830,000
Capital Projects F Street Non-Motorized Imp. Arterial Street - 65,000 (65,000)
Capital Projects C Street SW Preservation Arterial Street Preservation 288,465 838,465 (550,000)
Capital Projects Fulmer Park Parks Construction - 37,600 (37,600)
Capital Projects M&O Fuel Island Equipment Replacement - 175,300 (175,300)
Total 4,715,125$ 6,432,102$ (1,716,977)$
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Next Steps:
July 17, 2023
◦Adopt BA#2
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
2023 National Night Out Presentation (Tate) (15 Minutes)
Date:
July 3, 2023
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Powerpoint Presentation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Neighborhood Programs staff will present an update on this year’s 2023 National Night Out
event.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Trout-Manuel Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:July 10, 2023 Item Number:
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AUBURN
VALUES
S E R V I C E
ENVIRONMENT
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
SUSTAINABILITY
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R AT I O N
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
PRESENTATION
JULY 10, 2023
Department of Community Development
Planning ⚫Building ⚫Development Engineering ⚫Permit Center
Economic Development ⚫Community Services ●Code EnforcementPage 32 of 156
Community Services DivisionHuman Services
Housing Repair
Neighborhood
Programs
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
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•Vision: Auburn is a healthy, inclusive and engaged community where
all residents have a love of place, a sense of belonging, and an ability
to influence the future of the community.
•Mission: NP will build community by providing investments and
programming that promote inclusive engagement, increase
accessibility of local gov’t, and enhance community wellness.
•3 -pronged approach focused on connecting:
•Community <-> Community (NNO)
•Community <-> City (Civics Academy)
•City <-> Community (Matching Grant, Community Fund)
WHAT DOES NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS (NP) DO?
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NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS
•National Night Out
•Civics Academy
•Community
Matching Grant
•Community Fund
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TUESDAY, AUG 2 ND 2022 RECAP
40 Events in 2022 with 71 Auburn staff and
elected officials present
Reported Attendees: ~2700
Events by area of Auburn
▪7 in Lakeland Hills
▪11 in Lea Hill
▪8 in North Auburn
▪12 in South Auburn
▪1 in West Hill
▪1 Downtown event
▪Apartment Complexes, Condos, Mobile Home
Parks, Single -Family Homes, Retirement
Homes, GRC, and 2 Churches
auburnwa.gov/nno
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Tuesday Aug. 1
Registration opened on June 5 and
closes July 14
Reviewing registrations during the
week of July 17 –24
During the week of July 27, will
send out visitation info
Emphasis on community gathering
spaces and apartment complexes
▪Places of worship
▪Nonprofits
▪Businesses
2023 PLANS FOR NNO
auburnwa.gov/nno
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Agency Visitors from
previous years
▪Valley Regional Fire
Authority
▪Puget Sound Energy
▪King County Metro
▪Sound Transit
▪Waste Management
2023 PLANS FOR NNO (CONT’D)
auburnwa.gov/nno
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Event coordinators will receive:
▪Clorox wipes
▪Hand sanitizer
▪Event T -Shirt
▪Name tags
▪Paper Towels
▪Reusable Bags
▪Sharpies
▪Water
▪Other items…
2023 PLANS FOR NNO (CONT’D)
auburnwa.gov/nno
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How can I be involved?
▪Invite your neighbors to host
an event
▪Advertise through your
personal networks
2023 PLANS FOR NNO (CONT’D)
auburnwa.gov/nno
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THANK YOU & QUESTIONS
Chris Lovings
Neighborhood Programs Coordinator
auburnwa.gov/neighborhoods
clovings@auburnwa.gov
253-876 -1988
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Water System Comprehensive Plan Update - Policy Review
(Gaub) (30 Minutes)
Date:
July 3, 2023
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Presentation
Draft 2024 Water Sys tem Policies & Criteria
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
The City is updating the Water System Comprehensive Plan (Plan) in coordination with the
update of the City’s overall Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to guide the City
with respect to future activities and improvements for the Storm Drainage Utility.
The purpose of this discussion is to provide Council with the staff recommended policies to
be incorporated into the Plan. The policies are the foundation of the Plan and outline how the
water system should be operated and maintained and are grouped within goal statements that
are headlined under the following categories:
Business Practices
Service Area
Operations and Maintenance
Financial
Planning
Environmental Stewardship
Design and Construction
Staff will review the recommended policies as provided in the attachment with specific focus
on the additions, changes and removals from the previous Plan.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:July 10, 2023 Item Number:
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A U B U R N
V A L U E S
S E R V I C E
E N V I R O N M E N T
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R A T I O N
ENGINEERING SERVICES
WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
POLICY REVIEW
RYAN VONDRAK, UTILITIES ENGINEERING MANAGER
SENAIT GEBREEYESUS, WATER UTILITY ENGINEER
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
JULY 10, 2023
Public Works Department
Engineering Services Airport Services Maintenance & Operations Services
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COUNCIL SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
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April 10,
2023
•City Comprehensive Plan Overview
July 10,
2023
•General Water Policies Review & Discussion
2023 Date
TBD
•Draft Plan Discussion
2024 Date
TBD
•Final Draft Review & Discussion
•Resolution for Adoption
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GOALS – POLICIES
·Broad statements indicating a general aim
or purpose to be achieved.Goals
·Topic-specific statement providing guidelines
for current and future decision-making.
·Indicates a clear commitment of the local
legislative body.
Policies
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Policies Format
Goal Statements
Policies Reflecting Goal Statements
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1. BUSINESS PRACTICES
Goal 1.1:To employ recognized best business practices resulting in creating a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the water utility.
Policy 1.1.1 Elementof City ComprehensivePlan
Incorporate the Water Comprehensive Plan as an Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.1.2 WaterServiceBy Others
Water Service supplied by outside purveyors within Auburn City limits are required to obtain a franchise with the City and are required to conform to all federal, state,
and local laws and regulations. [ACC 20.02.040 and 20.04]
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4 Water Service Areas
Academy, Lakeland Hills, Lea Hill & Valley
Sources of Water:
7 active Wells, 2 Springs & 2 Interties
≈ 302 miles Water Main
15,047 Service Connections
10 Pump Stations
2 Treatment Facilities
8 Reservoirs
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Academy Pump Station
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1.Business Practices
2.Service Area
3.Operations and Maintenance
4.Financial
5.Planning
6.Environmental Stewardship
7.Design and Construction
WATER POLICY CATEGORIES
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Types of Updates (from Previously Adopted Plan)
1.Removed Policies
2.Simplified Policy Language
3.Modified Policies
4.New Policies
WATER POLICY UPDATE
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Policy Update Criteria
Compliance with other Regulations
Increase Efficiency
Enhance Sustainability
Avoid Redundancy
Remove Action Plan
Minimize Circular References
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Goal 1: To employ recognized best business practice s resulting in creating a
sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective operatio n of the water utility.
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Policy 1.2 Water Service By Others
Water Service supplied by outside purveyors within Auburn City limits are required to obtain a
franchise with the City and are required to conform to all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. [ACC 20.02.040 and 20.04]
Policy 1.3: Asset Improvements
The City will develop and implement system improvem ents, infrastructure renewal (repair,
rehabilitation, or replacement), and operations and maintenance programs for the water
system according to asset management principles tha t address levels of service, address the
triple bottom line (economic, social, and environme ntal benefits and costs), minimize asset life
cycle costs, and incorporate risk management into d ecision-making.
Policy 1.6: Condition Assessments of Assets
The City will perform condition assessments of asse ts through development and
implementation of an inspection schedule for all as sets.
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Policy 1.7: Design Life of Assets
The City will assign industry standard design life for all assets. The actual physical assessment
will be compared to the theoretical design life to determine the optimal economic life. The City
will attempt to repair or replace system assets bef ore they exceed their economic life.
Policy 1.9: Addressing Water Quality Complaints
The City will monitor the frequency, location, and details of all water quality complaints. At a
minimum, the City will respond, research the cause of, and propose control methods once an
issue is verified and documented.
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Policy 1.11: Public Health Protection
The City will conduct regular inspections of its wa ter system and any non-public water supply
systems connected to it, in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health.
To protect the municipally owned water supply from contamination, the City will establish and
publish rules and regulations as needed. The City w ill take all necessary measures to enforce
the regulations to prevent any risks to public heal th associated with water supply
contamination. [ACC 13.12.080]
Policy 1.15: Fire Hydrant Use
Fire hydrant use is a permitted activity unless tha t use is conducted by authorized City or Fire
Authority employees. [ACC 13.06.415 & 13.12.035]
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Policy 1.1: Element of City Comprehensive Plan
Incorporate the Water Comprehensive Plan as an Elem ent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Goal 2: Ensure sustainable provision of retail wate r services through the development
and implementation of policies that define the duty to serve and conditions of
service, while adhering to best management practice s to meet the needs of the
community.
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Policy 3.3.7: Agency Coordination
The City should coordinate closely with adjacent ju risdictions to determine applicable
regulatory requirements, growth projections, and op portunities for joint projects. Agreements
should be prepared between the pertinent parties on all joint projects.
The City shall protect the municipal water supply f rom adverse impacts resulting from the
activities of adjacent purveyors.
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Policy 2.4: Conditions of Service
For areas within the Retail Water Service Area, the City will provide water service to new
customers, conditioned on the agreement that any in frastructure improvements provided by the
developer/development is in compliance with City wat er system standards.
In addition, the City requires that residents withi n the City’s Potential Annexation Areas will receiv e
water services from the City, to the extent practic al. The City will work with existing water
purveyors within the City limits and within the Cit y’s Potential Annexation Areas in order to provide
fair and equitable water service. New customers wit hin the City’s Potential Annexation Areas are to
sign an Annexation Agreement before a Water Availab ility Certificate is issued.
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Policy 2.5: Satellite Systems Assistance
The City recognizes there may be instances where sa tellite system water providers require
assistance with providing water service. In these c ases, the City may consider providing assistance
on a case-by-case basis. The assistance could take a variety of forms, such as offering technical
support and/or access to City infrastructure to hel p with the provision of water service. Ultimately,
the decision to provide assistance will be based on the specific needs and circumstances of the
water provider and will be made on a case-by-case b asis after careful consideration.
Policy 2.6: Satellite System Connecting to City Ser vice
The City will not assume ownership of any satellite water system, unless it meets all current City
standards. The responsibility and all costs to brin g a satellite system up to City standards and any
infrastructure necessary to connect the satellite s ystem to the City’s water system network, shall
be the system owner(s). [ACC 13.06.150]
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Policy 2.8: Concurrency of Improvements for Service
Provision of water service, including supply, in th e City’s Retail Water Service Area is
conditioned on concurrency with development and the necessary water facilities, including
water right permit(s) and certificate(s), are avail able and adequate to serve the development
at the time it is ready for occupancy and use, as r equired by the Water Comprehensive Plan.
Water service may not always be immediately availab le for a new development. The property
developer must provide the required water system fa cilities before the City can provide water
service, if the facilities do not already exist, or are not under construction or under a binding
development agreement.
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Goal 3: Employ operations and maintenance best mana gement practices, which
includes a commitment to training and certification opportunities for its employees.
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Policy 3.5: Pressure Reducing Valve Program
To maximize system operational efficiency, conserve resources and provide consistent water
service to customers of the water system, the City will adjust all water pressure reducing
valves to the proper setting based on the frequency outlined in the operation and maintenance
chapter of the Comprehensive Water Plan.
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Policy 3.7: ADU Metering
Property owners with accessory dwelling units (ADUs ) on a single-family property may choose
to supply the ADU from a master meter serving both units or separate meter installed to serve
the ADU at owner’s expense. Water usage of each ADU will be billed to the property owner
based on readings from the master meter or individu al meter serving the ADU, whichever is
applicable.
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Goal 4: Manage the water utility in a professional manner in compliance with
applicable laws, regulations, and City financial po licies, which requires ongoing
monitoring of revenues and expenses in order to mak e prudent business decisions
and report to City officials, as needed, regarding the status of utility operations.
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Policy 3.5.2: Water Use from Fire Hydrants
All hydrant water sales shall be metered and requir e a hydrant meter use permit that
authorizes the use of hydrants.
Policy 3.5.7: Capital Facilities Plan (summary)
Fund utilities through user fees and grants.
Explore joint ventures for facility construction an d coordination.
Provide assistance and funding for beneficial develo per-initiated improvements.
Prioritize financial feasibility before constructin g facilities.
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Policy 3.5.8: Capital Project
Enterprise fund working capital in excess of that n eeded for operations may be used for capital
needs in order to conserve the debt capacity of tho se funds for major facility expansions to
meet future needs. [BBP Policies – 6, (Page 41)]
Policy 3.5.14: Water Rate Uniformity
Water rates should be uniform for all water utility customers of the same class throughout the
City.
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Policy 4.7: Development Charge Cost Recovery
The City shall continue to recognize the overall sy stem impacts of new development upon the
City water system through the collection and approp riate use of system development charges
or similar fees. [ACC 13.41.020]
Policy 4.9: Water Rate Levels
Water rates will be set at a level sufficient to co ver the on-going expenses of the water utility,
including operations, maintenance, repair, replacem ent, and capital improvements, as well as
the general business expenses. Additionally, rates shall account for the depreciation of assets
to ensure that the utility has adequate funds to ma intain its infrastructure and facilities.
Furthermore, the rates shall enable the water utili ty to maintain sufficient reserves.
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Policy 4.11: Water Rate Equity
The water-rate structure will allocate costs betwee n the different customer classes. Rates will
be established on a “Cost of Service” basis so that each customer class pays its prorated share
of the total costs needed to operate and maintain t he water utility. All projected future costs
will be allocated to each customer class by using e stablished criteria that reflect the benefit
that each customer class receives from the service. A Cost of Service and Rate Study will be
performed periodically to ensure ongoing equity bet ween customer classes.
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Policy 4.3: Rates and Charges
The City Council establishes rates and charges to b e paid by a customer receiving water
service from the City. As a condition of supplying a customer water service, the City reserves
the right to temporarily discontinue service at any time without notice to the customer and the
City will not be liable for damages for service int erruptions or failure. [ACC 13.06.065]
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Goal 5: Employ best management practices related to water supply planning and
capital facility planning activities, which include s conditions for service extensions,
fire system responsibility, oversizing, and service pressures and flow.
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Policy 3.6.1: Connections for Existing Wells (summa ry)
Landowners must extend the municipal water system a t their own cost when applying for water
service. Owners near a water line must connect to t he municipal system for new nonresidential
construction.
Private well owners must seek authorization to tran sfer water rights and decommission wells before
connecting to the municipal system. Auburn water sy stem applicants must agree not to install
irrigation wells.
Policy 3.6.6: Fire System Responsibility
The City should provide and maintain water-system i nfrastructure to deliver adequate water for fire
protection to retail customers served by the multi-source municipal water system. The multi-source
water system, including water mains, storage facili ties, hydrants, booster-pump stations, and
related facilities, shall be designed to meet all a pplicable codes at the time of construction. The
City should maintain, repair, or replace mains, lin es, hydrants, and valves as necessary to keep the
facilities in good working order.
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Policy 5.1: Service Extension (summary)
Water system extensions must meet City codes and st andards. Upgrades are required for
systems not meeting City standards. Water mains mus t be extended across the full width of
the property for future extensions.
Water system extensions for new developments should be built before or alongside
development. Financing options like System Developm ent Charges credits, Local
Improvements Districts, and payback agreements may be utilized.
Policy 5.5: Capital Facilities Plan
The City is required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to adopt a Capital
Facilities Plan. The plan will include capital proj ects and capital project programs for the water
utility for a six-year period. Identified projects and programs will be financially constrained and
broken-down into capacity and non-capacity projects and programs. The City will match
revenue sources to capital projects based on sound fiscal policies.
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Goal 6: Employ best management practices related to water environmental
stewardship and the Water utility’s dedication to develop and implement facilities
and programs that will protect the environment, inc luding water conservation,
demand management and water shortage response.
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Policy 3.7.3: Natural Resources
Promote conservation of energy, water, and other na tural resources in the location and design
of public facilities. [CFP Policy 3.1, (Page 13)]
Policy 3.7.9: Mining Impacts
The City shall consider impacts of mining on ground water and surface water quality as well as
possible changes in hydrology as a result of the mi ning during the environmental review
process and require appropriate mitigating measures to prevent water quality degradation.
[EN-50, (Page 9-11)]
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Policy 6.2: Water Shortage or Emergency Response
In the event of a current or threatened water-suppl y shortage, the Mayor may declare a water
shortage or emergency and issue water use restricti ons or conservation measures as
necessary and consistent with the Water Shortage Re sponse plan. The Public Works
Department is responsible for implementing these me asures and making reasonable attempts
to notify affected customers. [ACC 13.14]
Policy 6.3: Water Quality Responsibility
The City shall provide water to all water-system cu stomers that meet all state and federal
water quality standards. The City shall take the ac tions necessary to ensure that all water
quality standards are met to the point of delivery (meter). The customer is responsible for
maintaining water quality from the meter to the act ual point of use.
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Policy 6.4: Water Resource Protection
The City shall maintain a Water Resource Protection Program that incorporates best
management practices and adaptive management concep ts, to protect the City’s groundwater
supplies from degradation.
The Comprehensive Water Plan shall provide for the evaluation of existing and potential future
groundwater sources with regard to threats to the qu antity and quality of such sources. The
Plan shall ensure that strategies are established f or the protection of groundwater sources
that are used or likely to be used for public water supplies.
Policy 6.6: Springs Protection
Protection of the City’s Coal Creek Springs and Wes t Hill Spring watersheds, wells, and other
sources shall be a high priority in the designation of appropriate land uses in the vicinity of
these areas and facilities.
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Policy 6.8: Water Use Efficiency Goals
The City will continue implementation of its existi ng Water Use Efficiency Program. The City
will target a 1 percent reduction in equivalent res idential unit value for each year until
reaching a planning Equivalent Residential Unit (ER U) value of 172 gpd/ERU. A goal of the City
is to reduce peaking factors that occur during the high usage periods to maximize existing
water supply sources. City’s goal shall be in compl iance and consistent with all applicable
local, state, and federal laws and regulations with in the Retail Water Service Area.
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Goal 7: Employ best management practices related to the design and construction of
water facilities.
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Policy 3.8.6: Fire Protection Services
Services for fire protection are required to be ins talled with the proper backflow assemblies. It
shall be mandatory for the installation to be made with an approved water flow alarm, as
approved by the City and the chief of the Fire Auth ority, or their delegate, on each such service
installation. [ACC 13.06.270]
Policy 3.8.10: Fire Flow Duration
The time or duration, for which a fire flow is to b e provided, is based on the quantity of fire
flow required:
Required Fire Flow; Duration
2,000 gpm or less: 2 hours
2,001 to 3,000 gpm: 3 hours
3,001 to 4,000 gpm: 4 hours
4,001 to 5,000 gpm: 5 hours
5,001 to 6,000 gpm: 6 hours
6,001 to 7,000 gpm: 7 hours
7,001 to 8,000 gpm: 8 hours
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Policy 3.8.13: Construction Standards (summary)
Projects must comply with standard plans and specif ications from the Washington State
Department of Transportation and County road standa rds. City will maintain services during
construction and reconnect owner-maintained service pipes upon completion.
Policy 3.8.14: Hydrants (summary)
Dead-end mains supplying hydrants over 50 feet must be at least 8 inches in size.
New hydrants in commercial, industrial, and multifa mily residential areas must be supplied by
at least 8-inch mains.
Hydrants must meet specific standards for valve ope ning, hose nozzles, steamer port, and
connections.
Maximum distances between fire hydrants vary based on zone type.
Hydrant spacing requires approval from the Fire Aut hority, typically at street intersections.
Hydrant leads should be at least 6 inches in diamet er, with leads over 50 feet being at least 8
inches in diameter.
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Policy 3.8.15: Dead-End Mains
Provisions shall be made wherever appropriate in an y project for looping all dead-end or
temporarily dead-end mains. Construction plans must be approved by the appropriate water
authority prior to the commencement of construction . Where it is not feasible at the time of
approval and installation to loop a water system, t he loop requirement may be relaxed if the
intent of the code is met and a stub is provided on the main for future expansion. (Ordinance
3064 § 1, 1976) [ACC 13.16.090]
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Policy 7.1: Service Ownership / Responsibility
The City shall own and maintain the service line be tween the main and the meter, the meter
and setter, the meter box, and tail piece. The prop erty owner shall own and maintain the
service line from the tail piece to the point of se rvice including pressure-reducing valves,
pumps, or cross-connection assemblies beyond the me ter. [ACC 13.06.027]
For unmetered connections (fire sprinklers), City o wnership ceases at the fitting on the water
line. Where on-site fire hydrants are required, the City shall own the mains and hydrants
located within established easements, unless the on -site mains and hydrants are located
behind a master meter and designated as private.
Policy 7.2: Source of Supply
The City shall have sufficient system-wide supply f acilities (including both permanent and
emergency interties) to meet the Maximum Day Demand with the largest active water supply
source out of service. Since power continuity is a concern, auxiliary power, such as an
installed or portable generator of sufficient capac ity to power the well or spring pumps should
be provided.
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Policy 7.3: Pump Stations
A minimum of two pumps or a complete spare pump wil l be provided for each distribution
system pump station to provide flexibility and syst em redundancy. Where multiple pumps are
provided, the pumps will be sized so that the stati on can meet Maximum Day Demand flow
conditions with the largest pump out-of-service. If the area is not served by gravity by a
reservoir, booster pumps (along with any supply ava ilable) will be sized to provide peak hour
demand and fire demand for the service area should the largest pump be out-of- service. Since
power continuity is a concern, auxiliary power, suc h as an installed or portable generator of
sufficient capacity to power the station with any s ingle pump out of service should be provided.
Policy 7.4: Storage Reservoirs
Reservoir redundancy is not a requirement for servi ce areas where the Maximum Day Demand
and fire demand can be met by supply or pumping.
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Policy 7.8: Fire-Flow Quantity
The quantity of water available for firefighting es tablishes an important level of service for a
water system. The fire flow requirements shall be based on the minimum City fire flow
requirements specified in the current City of Aubur n Engineering Design Standards. Additional
fire flow may be required per the International Fir e Code.
Where the City determines higher fire flows are req uired than the minimums, the higher flow
will be the criterion used to determine the require d system improvements. Fire flows are to be
provided during Maximum Day Demand at the pressure requirements discussed in the
paragraphs on Distribution System.
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Policy 7.9: Reservoir Sizing
The City reservoir storage components shall be size d to meet WAC 246-290-235 and
Department of Health recommendations and requiremen ts.
Policy 7.11: System Pressure
The City of Auburn has established a criterion for minimum pressure within the water
distribution system of 30 psi for all new facilitie s during Peak Hour Demand.
The distribution system shall be capable of providi ng required fire flow under Maximum Day
Demand conditions. During these conditions, a minim um pressure of 20 psi is allowed at any
point within the distribution system when firefight ing storage and equalizing storage are
depleted (WAC 246-290-230 Distribution Systems). Th e maximum target pressure within the
water distribution system is 80 psi.
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Policy 7.12: Elements of Required Storage
The City storage reservoir volume requirements are comprised of three separate categories:
Equalizing Storage (when necessary ), Fire Fighting Storage, and Emergency Storage. In
addition, reservoirs may include a "dead storage" v olume that is not useful because of the
water system configuration.
Auburn will provide sufficient storage volume so th at each storage component is provided
separately, recognizing that a fire could occur dur ing an emergency (supply or pump station
out-of-service). As a result, nesting of storage (u sing the same storage for both emergency and
firefighting) is not acceptable and the City requir es these volumes to be stacked. Evaluation of
the required reservoir volume must be done by analy zing each reservoir independently to
ensure that adequate storage is provided to meet th e needs of customers within the reservoir
service area. Storage within a zone of higher eleva tion can be used to meet the storage
requirements of lower zones served by the reservoir.
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WATER POLICY REVIEW
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City of Auburn 2024 Water System Policies & Criteria
POLICIES AND CRITERIA
INTRODUCTION
The City of Auburn (City) manages the water utility in accordance with established water- system
policies that govern various facets of utility operations. City policies are established by the City in
order to provide a vision or mission of the water utility and to provide a framework for the design,
operation, and ongoing wellbeing of the City’s water utility.
The policies included in this Water Comprehensive Plan are developed specifically for the City’s
multi-source municipal water system and seek to provide consistent treatment to all utility
customers and to provide documentation to current water-system customers as well as those
considering service from the City. It should be noted that what is included in these policies is
limited to those things related to the water system and its design, maintenance, and operation.
There are other policies and criteria that pertain to the water utility the City has in place regarding
land use, development and financial components, which are not directly addressed in this plan,
that could still have an impact on the needs of the water system. These policies and criteria may
include factors such as zoning regulations, building codes, infrastructure requirements, and
financing options. These additional factors will be considered when planning for the water system
and to meet the needs of the community in a sustainable and effective matter.
The City’s Water Comprehensive Plan is based upon the following mission statement for the water
utility:
“The City will provide for the efficient, environmentally sound and safe management of the
existing and future water system within Auburn’s service area.”
The City’s Water utility policies are grouped within goal statements that are headlined under the
following categories:
· Business Practices
· Service Area
· Operations and Maintenance
· Financial
· Planning
· Environmental Stewardship
· Design and Construction
1.0 BUSINESS PRACTICES
Goal 1: To employ recognized best business practices resulting in creating a sustainable, efficient,
and cost-effective operation of the water utility.
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Policy 1.1 Element of City Comprehensive Plan
Incorporate the Water Comprehensive Plan as an Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.2 Water Service By Others
Water Service supplied by outside purveyors within Auburn City limits are required to obtain a
franchise with the City and are required to conform to all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. [ACC 20.02.040 and 20.04]
Policy 1.3 Asset Improvements
The City will develop and implement system improvements, infrastructure renewal (repair,
rehabilitation, or replacement), and operations and maintenance programs for the water system
according to asset management principles that address levels of service, address the triple bottom
line (economic, social, and environmental benefits and costs), minimize asset life cycle costs, and
incorporate risk management into decision-making.
Policy 1.4 Connections to Water System
Any connection to the public water system requires obtaining an approved utility permit for service
and said connection shall be made in accordance with City of Auburn Engineering Design and
Construction Standards. [ACC 13.06.050, 13.06.090 and 13.06.100]
Policy 1.5 Asset Database
The City will maintain an asset database to be used in prioritizing asset maintenance and repair
and replacement activities. The database includes asset age and material information, and will be
validated and updated through inspections, records review and other available information.
Policy 1.6 Condition Assessments of Assets
The City will perform condition assessments of assets through development and implementation
of an inspection schedule for all assets.
Policy 1.7 Design Life of Assets
The City will assign industry standard design life for all assets. The actual physical assessment
will be compared to the theoretical design life to determine the optimal economic life. The City
will attempt to repair or replace system assets before they exceed their economic life.
Policy 1.8 Maintenance Activities for Asset Management
The City will conduct maintenance activities at a level that is consistent with optimizing system
reliability, asset economic life, and system performance. The City will develop schedules for
maintenance of all water system assets.
Policy 1.9 Addressing Water Quality Complaints
The City will monitor the frequency, location, and details of all water quality complaints. At a
minimum, the City will respond, research the cause of, and propose control methods once an issue
is verified and documented.
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Policy 1.10 Security of Assets
Adequate measures will be taken to ensure system security. At a minimum, the City will maintain
security at water facilities using the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system for intrusion
alerts.
Policy 1.11 Public Health Protection
The City will conduct regular inspections of its water system and any non-public water supply
systems connected to it, in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health.
To protect the municipally owned water supply from contamination, the City will establish and
publish rules and regulations as needed. The City will take all necessary measures to enforce the
regulations to prevent any risks to public health associated with water supply contamination. [ACC
13.12.080]
Policy 1.12 Cross-Connection Prohibited
Installing or maintaining a cross connection which will endanger the water quality of the municipal
water system is strictly prohibited and shall be abated immediately or water service may be
discontinued. [ACC 13.12.040]
Policy 1.13 Cross-Connection Control
To obtain water service to a property, the City may require any customer to install a pressure
reducing valve, backflow prevention assembly, or pressure relief valve or similar devices at any
location where the City determines there is a need to protect the municipal water system. [ACC
13.12.070]
Policy 1.14 All Meters
All water meters owned by the City, shall not be removed except by the City. Lost, broken, or
damaged water meters shall be replaced or repaired by or under the direction of the City. [ACC
13.06.330]
Policy 1.15 Fire Hydrant Use
Fire hydrant use is a permitted activity unless that use is conducted by authorized City or Fire
Authority employees. [ACC 13.06.415 & 13.12.035]
Policy 1.16 Delinquent Accounts
The City has established procedures for disconnecting water service to delinquent accounts for
non-payment. [ACC 13.06.290]
Policy 1.17 Leak Adjustment
The City has established procedures for property owners to request a limited leak adjustment of
the water bill for water that leaked from the service line between the City water meter and the point
where the line enters the building.
2.0 SERVICE AREA
Goal 2: Ensure sustainable provision of retail water services through the development and
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implementation of policies that define the duty to serve and conditions of service, while adhering
to best management practices to meet the needs of the community.
Policy 2.1 Wholesale Water
The City will plan to provide water service to wholesale customers with firm contracts. As supply
permits, the City may provide water to wholesale customers without firm contracts unilaterally or
as part of a capital improvement partnership agreement.
Policy 2.2 Government Consistency
The City’s Water Comprehensive Plan will be consistent with local, county, and state land use
authorities.
Policy 2.3 Duty to Serve
The City will plan to provide water service to all customers within the City’s Retail Water Service
Area (RWSA) in accordance with WAC 246-290-106. Revisions to the City’s RWSA shall be
made only by written agreement and in accordance with local, county and state regulations.
Policy 2.4 Conditions of Service
For areas within the Retail Water Service Area, the City will provide water service to new
customers, conditioned on the agreement that any infrastructure improvements provided by the
developer/development is in compliance with City water system standards.
In addition, the City requires that residents within the City’s Potential Annexation Areas will
receive water services from the City, to the extent practical. The City will work with existing water
purveyors within the City limits and within the City’s Potential Annexation Areas in order to
provide fair and equitable water service. New customers within the City’s Potential Annexation
Areas are to sign an Annexation Agreement before a Water Availability Certificate is issued.
Policy 2.5 Satellite Systems Assistance
The City recognizes there may be instances where satellite system water providers require
assistance with providing water service. In these cases, the City may consider providing assistance
on a case-by-case basis. The assistance could take a variety of forms, such as offering technical
support and/or access to City infrastructure to help with the provision of water service. Ultimately,
the decision to provide assistance will be based on the specific needs and circumstances of the
water provider and will be made on a case-by-case basis after careful consideration.
Policy 2.6 Satellite System Connecting to City Service
The City will not assume ownership of any satellite water system, unless it meets all current City
standards. The responsibility and all costs to bring a satellite system up to City standards and any
infrastructure necessary to connect the satellite system to the City’s water system network, shall
be the system owner(s). [ACC 13.06.150]
Policy 2.7 Water Supply Management and Planning
The City will promote effective water supply management and planning consistent with the “South
King County Coordinated Water System Plan,” as well as regional water supply and conservation
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goals.
Policy 2.8 Concurrency of Improvements for Service
Provision of water service, including supply, in the City’s Retail Water Service Area is conditioned
on concurrency with development and the necessary water facilities, including water right
permit(s) and certificate(s), are available and adequate to serve the development at the time it is
ready for occupancy and use, as required by the Water Comprehensive Plan. Water service may
not always be immediately available for a new development. The property developer must provide
the required water system facilities before the City can provide water service, if the facilities do
not already exist, or are not under construction or under a binding development agreement.
3.0 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Goal 3: Employ operations and maintenance best management practices, which includes a
commitment to training and certification opportunities for its employees.
Policy 3.1 System Monitoring and Operation
The City will monitor the water system through use of computerized control system and adjust
operations as necessary for efficient water system operation.
Policy 3.2 Regular Inspection of Facilities
The City will conduct routine inspections and maintenance on its water facilities including wells,
springs and booster pump stations, in accordance with the frequency outlined in the operation and
maintenance section of the Water Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 3.3 Meter Reading
Water service meters shall be read regularly to document customers water usage for billing
purposes.
Policy 3.4 Customer Service
The City is committed to resolving customer complaints. All complaints are documented and
reviewed and tended to by the appropriate staff member for investigation and resolution.
Policy 3.5 Pressure Reducing Valve Program
To maximize system operational efficiency, conserve resources and provide consistent water
service to customers of the water system, the City will adjust all water pressure reducing valves to
the proper setting based on the frequency outlined in the operation and maintenance chapter of the
Comprehensive Water Plan.
Policy 3.6 Employee Certification
The City will pay for annual certification, provide time and tuition for certification training
courses, and time for certification exams. In addition, the City will provide its staff opportunities
for obtaining the continuing education required to maintain certification.
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Policy 3.7 ADU Metering
Property owners with accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on a single-family property may choose to
supply the ADU from a master meter serving both units or separate meter installed to serve the
ADU at owner’s expense. Water usage of each ADU will be billed to the property owner based on
readings from the master meter or individual meter serving the ADU, whichever is applicable.
4.0 FINANCIAL
Goal 4: Manage the water utility in a professional manner in compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, and City financial policies, which requires ongoing monitoring of revenues and
expenses in order to make prudent business decisions and report to City officials, as needed,
regarding the status of utility operations.
Policy 4.1 Source Meters
All sources will be metered to measure the amount of water produced and calibrated annually to
ensure an accurate accounting of water produced.
Policy 4.2 Fiscal Stewardship
All moneys due to the City for water service of any kind or for penalties relating to the municipally
owned water system of the City shall be paid to the water fund. The water fund will not be
commingled with any other fund or funds of the City. [ACC 13.06.030]
Policy 4.3 Rates and Charges
The City Council establishes rates and charges to be paid by a customer receiving water service
from the City. As a condition of supplying a customer water service, the City reserves the right to
temporarily discontinue service at any time without notice to the customer and the City will not be
liable for damages for service interruptions or failure. [ACC 13.06.065]
Policy 4.4 Self-Sufficient Funding
The City maintains the water utility fund as a self-supporting enterprise fund. Water utility
revenues come primarily from customer charges and are dependent upon established rates. The
Revised Code of Washington requires that utility funds be used only for stated utility purposes.
Although General Fund revenues can be used to fund water utility programs, the City has a general
policy of not doing so. The City budgeting process should include a balanced and controlled annual
water utility budget. This requires careful preparation of expense and revenue projections that may
be reviewed by City management, the general public, and the City Council before approval of any
rate increases.
Policy 4.5 Capital Improvement Program Level
Funding for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identified in the budget will be maintained
at a level sufficient to assure system integrity. To the extent that the annual level of the CIP
investment can be managed by scheduling and scoping of projects, the funding will be provided at
a uniform level to avoid significant fluctuations and to reduce impacts on the operating budget and
related rate increases. The City will maintain reasonable level of reserves in the CIP fund in order
to manage cash flow variation caused by the nature of the cost and timing of projects. Utility sold
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revenue bonds, Utility Local Improvement Districts, State Public Works Trust Fund loans, any
available grants, system development charges and developer contributions will be considered for
funding the future CIP projects.
Policy 4.6 System Development Charges
A water utility systems development charge is imposed upon all lands inside the boundary of the
City and all lands outside the boundary of the City, which utilize water facilities. The utility
systems development charge as set forth in the City fee schedule will be computed to consider the
future and/or current value of the utility system’s fixed assets, excluding contributions by
developers, and outstanding bonded indebtedness, and will also consider an appropriate service
unit. [ACC 13.41.030]
Policy 4.7 Development Charge Cost Recovery
The City shall continue to recognize the overall system impacts of new development upon the City
water system through the collection and appropriate use of system development charges or similar
fees. [ACC 13.41.020]
Policy 4.8 Payback Agreement
Payback agreements for public street and utility system improvements may be approved by the
City Council. The City engineer may execute the agreements once City Council has granted
approval. [ACC 13.25.050]
Policy 4.9 Water Rate Levels
Water rates will be set at a level sufficient to cover the on-going expenses of the water utility,
including operations, maintenance, repair, replacement, and capital improvements, as well as the
general business expenses. Additionally, rates shall account for the depreciation of assets to
ensure that the utility has adequate funds to maintain its infrastructure and facilities.
Furthermore, the rates shall enable the water utility to maintain sufficient reserves.
Policy 4.10 Water Rate Structure
The water-rate structure will be set by customer class based on costs to serve each customer class.
The water-rate structure shall support water conservation and wise use of water resources
objectives as required by State law.
Policy 4.11 Water Rate Equity
The water-rate structure will allocate costs between the different customer classes. Rates will be
established on a “Cost of Service” basis so that each customer class pays its prorated share of the
total costs needed to operate and maintain the water utility. All projected future costs will be
allocated to each customer class by using established criteria that reflect the benefit that each
customer class receives from the service. A Cost of Service and Rate Study will be performed
periodically to ensure ongoing equity between customer classes.
Policy 4.12 Frequency of Water Rate Adjustments
Water rates will be evaluated as part of the water utility budgeting process to ensure that budgeted
expenses, including the impact of increasing water-supply regulations, are reflected in current
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rates.
Policy 4.13 Financial Reserve Levels
The City shall maintain water utility cash balances to serve as a contingency reserve fund. The
fund should maintain a balance of $1,000,000 to cover working capital needs and emergency
contingencies and cash flow fluctuations.
Policy 4.14 Charges for Services Outside the City Limits
The City may include a rate adjustment for water service outside the City limits.
Policy 4.15 Low-Income Assistance Program
The Utility Rate Exemption Program currently provides water rate assistance for specific low-
income senior customers or for specific low-income totally or permanently disabled customers.
[ACC 13.24.010]
5.0 PLANNING
Goal 5: Employ best management practices related to water supply planning and capital facility
planning activities, which includes conditions for service extensions, fire system responsibility,
oversizing, and service pressures and flow.
Policy 5.1 Service Extension
The City will consider extending water system services to areas within its existing RWSA,
consistent with adopted annexation policies, and subject to the recovery of costs and the
availability of sufficient financial and staffing resources. Property owners will be responsible for
equitable share of extension costs upon connection to the system.
Water system extensions must comply with current City codes and engineering design and
construction standards. Connection to existing systems not meeting City water system standards
must be upgraded at property owner’s expense before service is provided.
To serve new developments, water system extensions must be built prior to or simultaneously with
development, according to the size and configuration identified by the Comprehensive Water Plan.
The City may participate in financing through System Development Charges credits, Local
Improvements Districts (LID), and/or payback agreements, as allowed by law, to support such
improvements.
All persons or LIDs desiring to extend City water mains in the City must extend across the full
width of the property being served to accommodate future extensions. [ACC 13.08.020]
Policy 5.2 Facility Extension Agreement
The City requires a Facility Extension Agreement to be executed for all public water system
extensions constructed by development.
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Policy 5.3 System-Wide Reliability
The City shall invest the resources necessary to construct, maintain, and renew water-system
infrastructure and equipment to ensure that customers are provided consistent, reliable service in
accordance with WAC 246-290-420 Reliability and Emergency Response. Wherever possible, the
City should anticipate system interruptions and design and operate the system to minimize the
impact of such interruptions to customers.
Policy 5.4 Emergency Preparedness
The City shall update, as needed, a citywide Emergency Response Plan, complying with applicable
RCW and WAC requirements, that will include the water system operations. The water system
portion of the plan should ensure that adequate provisions are in place to provide for an organized
response to the most likely kinds of emergencies that might endanger the health and safety of the
general public or the operation of the municipal water system.
Policy 5.5 Capital Facilities Plan
The City is required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to adopt a Capital Facilities
Plan. The plan will include capital projects and capital project programs for the water utility for a
six-year period of time. Identified projects and programs will be financially constrained and
broken-down into capacity and non-capacity projects and programs. The City will match revenue
sources to capital projects based on sound fiscal policies.
Policy 5.6 Emergency Interties
The City should support emergency interties with adjacent water systems where there is a benefit
to both water systems. Interties increase reliability of the City-wide water system during
emergencies and other unusual operating circumstances.
Policy 5.7 Water Supply Interties
The City should consider water-supply interties on a case-by-case basis. Water supply interties
should provide benefits to both water service providers and should not compromise the City’s
ability to serve its existing customers or its future water supply needs.
Policy 5.8 Water Supply Planning
The City's objective is to assure a continuous, safe water supply to meet firm customer demands.
Provision of water service must be consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City
of Auburn Comprehensive Water Plan. Effects of past water conservation will be considered when
projecting future water needs. Future water demands will be estimated using existing water usage
patterns and projected future populations developed by the City’s comprehensive Plan and
consistent with the Puget Sound Regional Council data.
Policy 5.9 Oversizing
When determined to be necessary by the City to install water lines larger than are required to serve
adjacent properties, the City may enter into an agreement to compensate the developer for the
difference in cost of the oversizing. [ACC 13.08.040]
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Policy 5.10 Service Pressure
The City should provide potable water to customers in sufficient quantity to meet maximum day
demands at a pressure that meets or exceeds all minimum applicable regulations, except during
emergency conditions. Property owners may install private booster pumps to achieve higher
pressures under supervision of the City and in accordance with WAC 246-290-230 Distribution
Systems.
Policy 5.11 Water for Irrigation
Water used for irrigation by non-single-family residential customers, shall be provided through an
irrigation meter. Deduct meters shall not be used to supply water for irrigation. [ACC 13.06.230]
Policy 5.12 Water Meters
Water meters shall be placed on every domestic and irrigation service line. [ACC 13.06.320]
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Goal 6: Employ best management practices related to water environmental stewardship and the
Water utility’s dedication to develop and implement facilities and programs that will protect the
environment, including water conservation, demand management and water shortage response.
Policy 6.1 Conservation Promotion
The City will promote water conservation and the efficient use of water resources to help ensure a
sustainable water supply.
Policy 6.2 Water Shortage or Emergency Response
In the event of a current or threatened water-supply shortage, the Mayor may declare a water
shortage or emergency and issue water use restrictions or conservation measures as necessary and
consistent with the Water Shortage Response plan. The Public Works Department is responsible
for implementing these measures and making reasonable attempts to notify affected customers.
[ACC 13.14]
Policy 6.3 Water Quality Responsibility
The City shall provide water to all water-system customers that meet all state and federal water
quality standards. The City shall take the actions necessary to ensure that all water quality
standards are met to the point of delivery (meter). The customer is responsible for maintaining
water quality from the meter to the actual point of use.
Policy 6.4 Water Resource Protection
The City shall maintain a Water Resource Protection Program that incorporates best management
practices and adaptive management concepts, to protect the City’s groundwater supplies from
degradation.
The Comprehensive Water Plan shall provide for the evaluation of existing and potential future
groundwater sources with regard to threats to the quantity and quality of such sources. The Plan
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shall ensure that strategies are established for the protection of groundwater sources that are used
or likely to be used for public water supplies.
Policy 6.5 Sustainable Development
The City strives to be a sustainable community: meeting the needs of the present while preserving
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Policy 6.6 Springs Protection
Protection of the City’s Coal Creek Springs and West Hill Spring watersheds, wells, and other
sources shall be a high priority in the designation of appropriate land uses in the vicinity of these
areas and facilities.
Policy 6.7 Aquifer Recharge Area
The City shall consider the impacts of new development within aquifer recharge areas of potable
water sources as part of its environmental review process and require any appropriate mitigation
measures.[ACC 16.10.120.E]
Policy 6.8 Water Use Efficiency Goals
The City will continue implementation of its existing Water Use Efficiency Program. The City
will target a 1 percent reduction in equivalent residential unit value for each year until reaching a
planning Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) value of 172 gpd/ERU. A goal of the City is to reduce
peaking factors that occur during the high usage periods to maximize existing water supply
sources. City’s goal shall be in compliance and consistent with all applicable local, state, and
federal laws and regulations within the Retail Water Service Area.
Policy 6.9 Non-Revenue Water
The City will strive to maintain levels of water leakage for its distribution system at less than 10
percent.
Policy 6.10 Leak Detection
The City is committed to a tight, non-leaking water distribution system. Each year the City will
check approximately one-quarter of the water distribution system for leakage.
Policy 6.11 Reclaimed Water
The City will explore opportunities and evaluate options for wastewater reuse and rainwater
reclamation on a case by case basis. These can serve as cost-effective and environmentally
beneficial sources of water thereby increasing the security and reliability of the drinking water
supply.
Policy 6.12 Aquifer Storage and Recovery
The City shall consider the use of aquifer storage and recovery as a conservation and demand
management tool to make best use of City water resources.
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7.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Goal 7: Employ best management practices related to the design and construction of water
facilities.
Policy 7.1 Service Ownership / Responsibility
The City shall own and maintain the service line between the main and the meter, the meter and
setter, the meter box, and tail piece. The property owner shall own and maintain the service line
from the tail piece to the point of service including pressure-reducing valves, pumps, or cross-
connection assemblies beyond the meter. [ACC 13.06.027]
For unmetered connections (fire sprinklers), City ownership ceases at the fitting on the water line.
Where on-site fire hydrants are required, the City shall own the mains and hydrants located within
established easements, unless the on-site mains and hydrants are located behind a master meter
and designated as private.
Policy 7.2 Source of Supply
The City shall have sufficient system-wide supply facilities (including both permanent and
emergency interties) to meet the Maximum Day Demand with the largest active water supply
source out of service. Since power continuity is a concern, auxiliary power, such as an installed or
portable generator of sufficient capacity to power the well or spring pumps should be provided.
Policy 7.3 Pump Stations
A minimum of two pumps or a complete spare pump will be provided for each distribution system
pump station to provide flexibility and system redundancy. Where multiple pumps are provided,
the pumps will be sized so that the station can meet Maximum Day Demand flow conditions with
the largest pump out-of-service. If the area is not served by gravity by a reservoir, booster pumps
(along with any supply available) will be sized to provide peak hour demand and fire demand for
the service area should the largest pump be out-of- service. Since power continuity is a concern,
auxiliary power, such as an installed or portable generator of sufficient capacity to power the
station with any single pump out of service should be provided.
Policy 7.4 Storage Reservoirs
Reservoir redundancy is not a requirement for service areas where the Maximum Day Demand
and fire demand can be met by supply or pumping.
Policy 7.5 Distribution System
The City will plan for and develop a dependable distribution network with pipeline redundancy
for redirecting water to affected customers during pipeline failures and establishing multiple
connections between service zones at various locations. While the aim is to create a looped water
distribution system for reliability and fire flow, there may be cases where looping is not feasible,
necessitating off-site improvements in developing areas. Larger water mains may be required for
major distribution lines or areas with higher fire flow needs. Additionally, subdividing service area
zones into smaller pressure zones aligned with topographic elevations guarantees consistent
pressure in each zone.
Whenever a street is to be substantially reconstructed or a new street built, the City shall determine
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whether water facilities in the street right a way shall be constructed or brought up to the size and
configuration indicated by the Water Plan and Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 7.6 Fire Flow Requirements
The City has established two distinct and independent parts to the municipal water-system fire
flow requirements within the City Retail Water Service Area. The first is a fire flow requirement
established by the Fire Authority as a building-specific fire flow based on building use and
materials of construction. The second is a multi-source municipal water system level of service
criterion. The City shall require that both parts of the fire flow requirements be met as a condition
of development and as a condition of any extension of the City water system.
New development, redevelopment, or change in use or occupancy (as defined by Auburn City
Code) shall meet the full fire flow requirements as established by this policy. Change of occupancy
is not intended to include change of tenants or proprietors. The applicant shall be responsible for
installing all necessary facilities needed to serve the property and for complying with the City’s
development, and design and construction standards in order to meet these requirements.
Fire flow requirements for existing structures and uses or occupancies are those that were required
at the time of construction, as determined by the Fire Authority and the City’s water utility (since
1995). Such existing structures shall not be required to upgrade the municipal water-system
infrastructure to meet current fire flow and development standards. Similarly, the City shall not be
obligated to upgrade the existing water- system infrastructure to meet current fire-flow criteria and
standards. The City should consider the benefit of improved fire flows when analyzing the need,
design, and merits of municipal water-system improvements.
Policy 7.7 Fire-Flow Improvements
As resources become available, the City shall make the City’s municipal water-system
improvements to meet the current fire flow criteria. Such system improvements may include
replacing undersized water mains and pumping stations or correcting fire hydrant deficiencies of
spacing and standardization where current standards are not met. When prioritizing and scheduling
system improvements, the City capital facilities planning procedures should consider the severity
of deficiencies. The City should seek opportunities to make improvements in conjunction with
other City projects to achieve economic efficiency.
Policy 7.8 Fire-Flow Quantity
The quantity of water available for firefighting establishes an important level of service for a water
system. The fire flow requirements shall be based on the minimum City fire flow requirements
specified in the current City of Auburn Engineering Design Standards. Additional fire flow may
be required per the International Fire Code.
Where the City determines higher fire flows are required than the minimums, the higher flow will
be the criterion used to determine the required system improvements. Fire flows are to be provided
during Maximum Day Demand at the pressure requirements discussed in the paragraphs on
Distribution System.
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Policy 7.9 Reservoir Sizing
The City reservoir storage components shall be sized to meet WAC 246-290-235 and Department
of Health recommendations and requirements.
Policy 7.10 Individual Service Area Water Supply Requirements
The City will provide sufficient water supply capacity to meet Maximum Day Demand for each
of the four service areas (Valley service area, Academy service area, Lea Hill service area and the
Lakeland Hills service area) and any sub systems within these service areas utilizing a combination
of reliable sources, reliable pump stations and reservoirs in accordance with system reliability
criteria.
Policy 7.11 System Pressure
The City of Auburn has established a criterion for minimum pressure within the water distribution
system of 30 psi for all new facilities during Peak Hour Demand.
The distribution system shall be capable of providing required fire flow under Maximum Day
Demand conditions. During these conditions, a minimum pressure of 20 psi is allowed at any point
within the distribution system when firefighting storage and equalizing storage are depleted (WAC
246-290-230 Distribution Systems). The maximum target pressure within the water distribution
system is 80 psi.
Policy 7.12 Elements of Required Storage
The City storage reservoir volume requirements are comprised of three separate categories:
Equalizing Storage (when necessary), Fire Fighting Storage, and Emergency Storage. In addition,
reservoirs may include a "dead storage" volume that is not useful because of the water system
configuration.
Auburn will provide sufficient storage volume so that each storage component is provided
separately, recognizing that a fire could occur during an emergency (supply or pump station out-
of-service). As a result, nesting of storage (using the same storage for both emergency and
firefighting) is not acceptable and the City requires these volumes to be stacked. Evaluation of the
required reservoir volume must be done by analyzing each reservoir independently to ensure that
adequate storage is provided to meet the needs of customers within the reservoir service area.
Storage within a zone of higher elevation can be used to meet the storage requirements of lower
zones served by the reservoir.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6912 (Thomas) (10 Minutes)
Date:
June 5, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance 6912 Auburn Wholes ale Rate update
2023
Exhibit A - Auburn Wholes ale Water Rates 13-
06-360
Memorandum Auburn Wholes ale Water Rate
Auburn Wholes ale Water Rate Presentation
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn has agreements to provide wholesale water to Lake Meridian Water
District and the City of Algona. In 2022, the City contracted with FCS Group to perform a utility
rate study, which included wholesale water rates, to review the adequacy of existing rates and
propose new rates as appropriate. Ordinance 6912 amends section 13.06.360 of the City
Code with proposed updates to the existing wholesale water rates in accordance with the
findings of the FCS Group rate study analysis.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:July 10, 2023 Item Number:
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Ordinance No. 6912
July 5, 2023
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ORDINANCE NO. 6912
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 13.06.360
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE (ACC), RELATING TO CITY
UTILITY RATES
WHEREAS, pursuant to its powers in RCW 35.92, the City has established a water
utility to serve its residents;
WHEREAS, consistent with its responsibilities to operate this utility 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
water utility rates (including wholesale rates) against the City’s cost of service delivery
and revenue requirements;
WHEREAS, following the FCS Group utility rate review for wholesale customers
conducted at City staff request, City staff recommends that City water 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. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
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Ordinance No. 6912
July 5, 2023
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Section 3. 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 4. 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: _________________
____________________________
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. 6912
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) $ 2.39 $ 2.45 $ 2.51
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 $1.82 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)
$ 1,575.49 $ 1,583.74 $ 1,592.61
Usage Charge
(per ccf)
$ 2.13 $ 2.19 $ 2.24
Purchased
Water
Surcharge (per
ccf of water
purchased)*
$ 1.82 $ 1.82 $ 1.82
* 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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|Memorandum
Firm Headquarters Locations page 1
Redmond Town Center Washington | 425.867.1802
7525 166th Ave NE, Ste D-215 Oregon | 503.841.6543
Redmond, Washington 98052 Colorado | 719.284.9168
To: Ingrid Gaub, P.E. Director of Public Works, City of Auburn Date: June 26, 2023
From: Angie Sanchez Virnoche, Principal, FCS GROUP
CC: Frank Downard, Ryan Vondrak
RE Wholesale Rate Update
INTRODUCTION
A Wholesale Water Rate Update is part of the 2022 contracted services with the City of Auburn
under the Water, Sewer, and Storm Utilities Rate Study. The rate update is consistent with wholesale
service agreements in effect and incorporates current condit ions. The update uses the previously
established wholesale rate study methodology for assignment of eligible asset infrastructure and
utility operating costs.
The City currently has two wholesale water agreements in effect. One of the agreements is to
provide permanent wholesale water services to the City of Algona (Algona). The other agreement is
to provide interruptible wholesale service to Lake Meridian Water District (LMWD).
For both types of wholesale customers (permanent and interruptible) the City of Auburn charge s
wholesale rates that reflects the cost of providing the specific type of wholesale water service, with
wholesale costs of service analyzed in the context of the overall City cost of water service. The cost-
of-service analysis completed for this study is in accordance with the requirements of both
Agreements.
WHOLESALE RATE UPDATE
The wholesale rate methodology used to establish and update wholesale rates is the Utility Basis
approach . This approach recovers applicable operating and maintenance costs, plus a capital cost
recovery based on the original cost of capital investment committed to the wholesale customer’s
service. The capital cost recovery includes two components: depreciation of fixed assets and a rate
of return on the net investment or book value of those wholesale serving assets. The three key
wholesale rate components are summarized below:
⚫ Operating and Maintenance Expenses (O&M) – related to ongoing maintenance and operation
of eligible assets.
⚫ Annual Depreciation Expense – of eligible fixed assets related to the loss in value of facilities,
not restored by current maintenance, due to wear and tear, decay, and obsolescence as useful life
is consumed.
⚫ Return on Investment – applied to net system investment intended to pay the annual interest cost
of debt capital and provide owner equity return for the facilities used to provide water service.
WHOLESALE RATE UPDATE
The purpose of a cost-of-service analysis is to provide a rational basis for distribu ting the eligible
costs of utility service to each customer based on the facilities used to deliver water service and in
proportion to the demands they place on the system. The following list highlights some of the key
documents and assumptions used in the development of the wholesale water rate update.
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⚫ 2022 operations and maintenance (O&M) budget , projected forward for the 2023 test year
⚫ Debt service balance through 12/31/2022 (to calculate the weighted average cost of capital)
⚫ Booked fixed assets through 12/31/2021 including original cost, accumulated depreciation, and
annual depreciation
⚫ Customer use and revenue for 2022
⚫ Contract capacity demands per Agreement s
Basis of Cost Allocation
Cost allocation is accomplished by developing customer specific allocation factors identifying
characteristics including number of accounts, contracted peak demand, actual consumption levels,
and share of eligible fixed assets. Allocation factors used in the wholesale rate update are
summarized in Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1: Summary of Key Allocation Factors
Notes: Algona few accounts do not show up due to rounding.
Allocation of Assets and Costs Relevant to Wholesale Water Customers
The City’s water system asset schedule drives several calculations in the wholesale rate ca lculation,
including both the allocation of capital assets (depreciation) and the allocation of asset -related
operating costs to functions of service (and ultimately to wholesale customers). The 2023 rate update
is based on plant -in-service for year -end 2021. A detailed asset -by-asset review was completed with
the assistance of staff identifying assets by function as shown in Exhibit 2 (e.g., Supply/Treatment,
Storage, Pumping, Transmission/Distribution, etc.).
Exhibit 2: Total Existing System Assets
Algona LMWD Retail Total
Accounts 0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%
Fixed Asset Allocation 2.0%4.6%93.4%100.0%
% of Usage 5.7%0.0%94.3%100.0%
Conservation 2.0%0.0%98.0%100.0%
Contracted Demand Capacity 5.6%12.6%81.7%100.0%
Allocation Factors
Functional Category Total
Original Cost
1 - Supply/Treatment 46,221,039$
2 - Pumping 9,919,079
3 - Storage 9,850,524
4 - Transmission & Distribution 100,882,465
5 - Meters & Services 7,261,201
6 - Hydrants 1,126,857
7 - General Plant 1,736,399
8 - Customer 62,150
Total Eligible Existing Assets 177,059,713$
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The total system assets of $177.1 million are adjusted for contributed assets of $43.5 million and
accumulated depreciation of $56.4 million to determine the net book value of system assets. Exhibit
3 provides the functional detail of the calculated net b ook value (“rate base”) of non-donated assets.
Exhibit 3: Functional Net Book Value (Rate Base)
During the detailed asset -by-asset review, staff identified which individual assets are used to provide
wholesale service. Assets within each functional category were al located to wholesale or City retail
customers using the allocation basis shown in Exhibit 4.
Exhibit 4: Fixed Asset Allocation Basis
WHOLESALE RATE UPDATE : ALGONA
The allocated costs in the wholesale update for Algona include consideration that permanent
wholesale water service is provided . The eligible assets and applicable operating and maintenance
costs that comprise the return on rate base, depreciation and O&M costs for Algona are as follows:
Net Book Value (non-Donated Assets)Total
1 - Supply/Treatment 31,684,234$
2 - Pumping 6,685,101
3 - Storage 4,631,462
4 - Transmission & Distribution 31,141,809
5 - Meters & Services 2,819,133
6 - Hydrants 23,286
7 - General Plant 179,348
8 - Customer 300
Net Book Value (Rate Base)77,164,673$
Functional Category Allocation Basis
1 - Supply/Treatment Share of system peak demand or Retail only
2 - Pumping Share of system peak demand or Retail only
3 - Storage Share of peak demand excluding Algona, contracted share of
Lakeland Hills Reservoir, or Retail Only
4 - Transmission & Distribution Retail only, Algona only or share of peak demand excluding
Algona
5 - Meters & Services Retail Only or Algona Only
6 – Hydrants Retail Only
7 - General Plant Retail Only or Common to All
8 – Customer Retail Only or Customer Billing System
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Rate Base
Exhibit 5 shows the total eligible existing system assets identified for Algona by applying the fixed
asset allocation basis in Exhibit 4. Algona assets total $3.5 million – roughly 2.0% of the total system
existing assets.
Exhibit 5: Algona Eligible Assets
Exhibit 6 calculates the net book value for Algona after making deductions for assets that were paid
for directly ($906K) and for accumulated depreciation on non -donated eligible assets ($672K).
Exhibit 6: Algona Net Book Value (Rate Base)
Return on Investment
The return on investment (rate base) component of the revenue requirement is a function of the rate
base and the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), which in turn is a function of the average
rate on the City’s outstanding debt and the assumed return on equity rate. The net book value is
multiplied by the weighted average cost of capital to determine the return on rate base .
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
The City’s outstanding debt rate is currently 4.18% – a weighted average of the current o utstanding
six (6) bonds and loans.
For an equity rate, this analysis assumes a rate of 4.30%, representing the average of the 25 -Bond
Revenue Bond Index and 20 -Bond GO Index as of Oct 2022 (these indices are published by The
Bond Buyer at the time this u pdate began). In our judgment, the average between these two indices is
a rough approximation of what the City could expect to pay for a newly issued revenue bond series.
Functional Category Algona
Original Cost
1 - Supply/Treatment 2,492,897$
2 - Pumping 194,752
3 - Storage 273,020
4 - Transmission & Distribution 283,427
5 - Meters & Services 240,169
6 - Hydrants -
7 - General Plant 33,237
8 - Customer 4
Total Eligible Existing Assets 3,517,506$
Net Book Value (non-Donated Assets)Algona
1 - Supply/Treatment 1,747,890$
2 - Pumping 81,403
3 - Storage 31,712
4 - Transmission & Distribution 74,978
5 - Meters & Services -
6 - Hydrants -
7 - General Plant 3,490
8 - Customer 0
Net Book Value (Rate Base)1,939,472$
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The equity rate of return generally incorporates a risk premium to compensate City ra tepayers for the
risk they are assuming as a result of the City’s decision to secure excess supply capacity beyond the
needs of the retail customer base. The City chose to forego this risk premium in prior analysis. For
consistency, the risk premium has not been included in this update.
Exhibit 7 shows how the assumed equity rate of 4.18% is blended with the 4.30% average
outstanding debt rate. Auburn’s water capital structure is currently about 32% debt, 68% equity
(total outstanding debt ÷ total net book value). Applying those weights to the average debt
percentage and the assumed equity percentage, the City’s weighted average cost of capital is 4.26%.
Exhibit 7: Rate of Return
Exhibit 8 shows the return on investment component of the revenue requiremen t for Algona. This is
calculated by multiplying the $1.9 million rate base by the 4.26% weighted average cost of capital .
Exhibit 8: Algona Return on Rate Base
Depreciation
Annual depreciation is calculated on the total assets identified in Exhibit 5 and exclude amounts
contributed by others. The annual depreciation value is calculated using the straight -line method.
This method takes the value of an asset and reduces it uniformly over each period until it reaches the
end of its useful life. Total depreciation for Algona eligible assets is approximately $40,737.
Operating & Maintenance Expenses
The 2023 operating budget is grouped into the cost centers of administration, finance, and operations.
A line -by-line analysis was completed of the detailed accounts allocating each cost in part or in full
to either wholesale or City retail customers using total fixed asset allocation, accounts, or percentage
of use. Although most costs are allocated based on the percent of eligible fixed assets, utility billing
costs were based on accounts and operating supplies, chemicals, utilities, and Tacoma water purchase
emergency supply were based on percent of use. The result is approximately $285,476 of O&M
expenses are assigned to Algona comprising 2.2% of total water system operating and maintenance
expenses.
Total Algona -Cost of Service and Rate Calculation
Exhibit 9 summarizes the three components of the wholesale cost of service: return on investment,
depreciation, and O&M costs - as well as the resulting Algona wholesale rate per hundred cubic feet
Auburn Rate of Return
% of Net Weighted
Book Value Rate Rate
Debt 32%4.18%1.33%
Equity 68%4.30%2.93%
Weighted Average Cost of Capital 4.26%
Algona Rate Base 1,939,472$
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)4.26%
Return on Investment 82,645$
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(CCF) of water use . The calculated rate of $2.3 9/CCF is an increase of $0.06 from the current rate of
$2.33/CCF.
Exhibit 9: Total Algona Wholesale Cost of Service Rate
Projected Algona Rate Calculation
The rates in this analysis are based on the 20 23 operating budget. Algona rates are composed of both
a fixed meter charge, by size of meter , and the volume rate shown in Exhibit 9. The base meter rates
will be tied to the retail rate charges by meter size (3 – 8” meters and 1 – 6” meter) that were updated
during the retail rate study completed in 2022. The fixed charges are inte nded to pay for the
replacement of the meters over time.
In between cost -of-service analysis updates, it has been City practice to adjust the rates each year
based on the annual increase in the CPI -U for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue from October of one year to
October of the next year. This is a practice that the City can continue to monitor adjusting as needed
to align with underlying cost increases. Exhibit 10 shows the Algona wholesale base and volume
rates for 2023 - 2025. Future volume rates per CCF are ad justed by the five -year average (2016-
2020) CPI-U for Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue. Years 2021 and 2022 were excluded due to the higher
than normal inflation rates experienced during that time.
Exhibit 10: Algona Proposed 2023 - 2025 Rates
Under the terms of the agreeme nt, the Algona rate change can take place whenever the cost -of-
service analysis is updated. We recommend that the cost -of-service analysis be updated every 3 -5
years, so that wholesale rates do not drift too far away from their underlying cost factors.
Wholesale Rate Calculation Algona
Return on Rate Base 82,645$
Depreciation 40,737
O&M 285,476
Total Annual Costs 408,857$
2022 Use in CCF 170,933
Rate per CCF 2.39$
Algona Rate Schedule Current Rate 2023 Cost of
Service 2024 2025
Estimated CPI Adjustment 2.50%2.50%
Wholesale Rate per CCF
City of Algona $2.33 $2.39 2.45$ 2.51$
Meter Charge per Month
8" Meter 102.37$ 110.05$ 118.30$ 127.17$
6" Meter 79.24$ 85.18$ 91.57$ 98.44$
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WHOLESALE RATE UPDATE : LAKE MERIDIAN WATER
DISTRICT (LMWD)
Wholesale water service to LMWD is interruptible service. LMWD has indicated that they may
request water service from Auburn, if needed. If Auburn has the supply available, Auburn will
provide it to LMWD (as interruptible wholesale supply). It is likely that no service may be requested
or delivered in any given year, yet facilities must be available and in good repair to provide service
when requested. The existing utility basis methodology still applies in determining eligible costs and
assets for LMWD. When and how the costs will be recovered will depend on use.
Per the Agreement with LMWD, the City will serve up to 2.5 million gallons a day if requested and
available. The eligible assets an d applicable operating and maintenance costs are based on this
capacity commitment. The return on rate base, depreciation, and O&M costs allocable to LMWD
are as follows:
Rate Base
Exhibit 11 shows the total eligible existing system assets identified fo r LMWD by applying the fixed
asset allocation basis in Exhibit 4. LMWD assets total $8.1 million – roughly 4.5% of the total
system existing assets.
Exhibit 11: LMWD Eligible Assets
Notes: Transmission & Distribution includes Tacoma Pipeline 5 assets.
Exhibit 12 calculates the net book value for LWMD after making deductions for assets that were
paid for directly ($1.8 million) and for accumulated depreciation on non -donated eligible assets ($2.0
million).
Functional Category LMWD
Original Cost
1 - Supply/Treatment 5,586,174$
2 - Pumping 435,335
3 - Storage 550,103
4 - Transmission & Distribution 1,459,069
5 - Meters & Services -
6 - Hydrants -
7 - General Plant 76,607
8 - Customer -
Total Eligible Existing Assets 8,107,288$
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Exhibit 12: LMWD Net Book Value (Rate Base)
Notes: Transmission & Distribution includes Tacoma Pipeline 5 assets.
When water is not being delivered, the eligible assets are reduced by the $3.9 million
supply/treatment net book value for a modified net book value (or rate base) of $392,518. The
supply/treatment assets have been removed from allocable costs as water is not being delivered.
Exhibit 13: LMWD Net Book Value – Rate Base (No Supply/Treatment)
Notes: Transmission & Distribution includes Tacoma Pipeline 5 assets.
Standby Charge
The charges applicable to L MWD include a standby charge that is paid monthly regardless of use.
When water is used, a volume charge will apply in addition to the fixed stand-by charge.
The monthly standby charge is comprised of the following components:
• Annual depreciation of the facilities required to deliver service. The depreciation on the
remaining assets is eligible as the City must maintain the delivery assets ready f or operation.
As shown in Exhibit 14, the supply/treatment assets have been eliminated from the stand -by
charge as assets are not being utilized when water is not requested for delivery. The storage
value is shown as zero as the eligible assets are fully depreciated or represent land which
does not depreciate. The monthly depreciation amount on eligible assets totals $579.29
($6,951 ÷ 12 months)
Net Book Value (non-Donated Assets)LMWD
1 - Supply/Treatment 3,915,780$
2 - Pumping 182,682
3 - Storage 33,529
4 - Transmission & Distribution 168,262
5 - Meters & Services -
6 - Hydrants -
7 - General Plant 8,045
8 - Customer -
Net Book Value (Rate Base)4,308,298$
Net Book Value (non-Donated Assets)
LMWD
(< Supply/Treat)
Net Book Value of Non-Donated Assets
1 - Supply/Treatment -$
2 - Pumping 182,682
3 - Storage 33,529
4 - Transmission & Distribution 168,262
5 - Meters & Services -
6 - Hydrants -
7 - General Plant 8,045
8 - Customer -
Net Book Value (Rate Base)392,518$
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Exhibit 14: Annual Depreciation Eligible Assets – No Supply/Treatment
Note: Transmission & Distribution includes Tacoma Pipeline 5 assets.
• Tacoma Ready to Serve charge. This fixed charge to the City is based on c ontracted peak
capacity and is a new cost addition for this update. The fixed charge is paid by the City to
Tacoma to have water readily available when nee ded. The City pays this fixed charge per
MGD of requested contract peak capacity regardless of use . This cost is allocated to LMWD
based on the allocation of peak capacity to LMWD (12.63%) and recovered 50% in the
standby charge. The remaining 50% of the allocated LMWD cost will be recovered in the
volume charge when water is delivered.
• Meter charge equal to the retail rate by meter size intended to pay over time for the
replacement of the 8” meter servicing the District.
Exhibit 15 summarizes the 2023-2025 standby charge paid monthly regardless of water being
delivered or not to LMWD.
Exhibit 15: LMWD Monthly Standby Charge
In total, the calculated charge is higher than the current rate. There is a reduction in the depreciation
charge as the eligible asset value has been reduced, likely due to retirements. However, the charge is
increased with the addition of the Tacoma Ready to Serve charge which is a change from the last
wholesale rate update.
Wholesale Rate Delivered Water
When water is requested and delivered, all wholesale rate components apply - rate of return on
investment, depreciation, and O&M costs on the full eligible assets (including supply/treatment) as
shown in Exhibit 11 ($8.1 million).
Return on Investment
As noted previously, the return on investment (rate base) component of the revenue requirement is a
function of the rate base and the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) – Exhibit 7 , which in
turn is a function of the average rate on the City’s outstandi ng debt and the assumed return on equity
Depreciation on Non-Donated Assets
LMWD
(< Supply/Treat)
Existing System Eligible Assets
1 - Supply/Treatment -$
2 - Pumping 499
3 - Storage -
4 - Transmission & Distribution 6,295
5 - Meters & Services -
6 - Hydrants -
7 - General Plant 158
8 - Customer -
Total Existing System Assets Depreciation 6,951$
Current 2023 2024 2025
Mo. Depreciation on Eligible Assets 1,045.55$ $579.29 579.29$ 579.29$
Tacoma Contract Peak Capacity (50% of eligible cost)886.15 886.15 886.15
8" Meter Replacement (Retail Published Rate)102.37 110.05 118.30 127.17
Total LMWD Mo. Standby Charge 1,147.92$ 1,575.49$ 1,583.74$ 1,592.61$
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rate. The net book value is multiplied by the weighted average cost of capital to determine the return
on rate base. Exhibit 16 summarizes the total eligible assets and return under full service delivery.
Exhibit 16: L MWD Return on Rate Base
The return listed in Exhibit 16, is recoverable when water is delivered. The unit cost associated with
the return is $0.15/CCF. The calculation is derived by identifying the eligible assets and return on
rate base of $183,585 divided by the contract demand capacity of 2.5 MGD (converted to CCF
2,500,000 MGD x 365 days ÷ 748 = 1,219,920 annual CCF).
Depreciation
Annual depreciation is calculated on the total net book value of eligible assets identified in Exhibit
12 ($4.3 million) and exclude amounts contributed by others as well as excludes the amount of
depreciation recovered in the stand -by charge identified in Exhibit 15. The annual depreciation
value is calculated using the straight -line method. This method takes the value of an asset and
reduces it uniformly over each period until it reaches the end of its useful life. Depreciation for
LMWD total eligible assets is approximately $91,222. Similar to the rate of return, the depreciation
calculation is derived by taking the net amount divided by the annual contract demand in CCF
resulting in $0.07/CCF.
Operating & Maintenance Expenses
As noted, when describing the Key Assumptions, a line -by-line analysis of the detailed 2023 budget
was completed, allocating each O&M line item to either wholesale or City retail. The wholesale
O&M unit costs are consistent for both wholesale customers and have been adjusted only for those
O&M costs that have been identified as having a higher allocable cost resulting from the line-by-line
analysis. As most costs are allocated based on the “by fixed assets” allocation factor, LMWD has a
higher O&M allocation of total costs. This is due to the higher contractual amount of 2.50 MGD
resulting in a higher allocation amount when water is delivered. The resulting cost differential of
1.26 is applied to the admin , finance, and operations cost centers . A factor was not applied for costs
such as operating supplies, chemical analysis and the Tacoma emergency supply and standby
contract peak capacity costs.
Total LMWD Delivered Water Rate
The delivered water rate for LMWD is shown in Exhibit 17. The rate is composed of a fixed
monthly charge and a volume charge when water is delivered and available.
The fixed charge is the same as the standby charge shown in Exhibit 15. The volume charge is
developed to recover eligible costs when water is requested and delivered. It should be noted that the
volume charge includes the remaining 50% of the allocated LMWD costs related to the Tacoma
Ready to Serve charge (incurred by the City to have water readily available) and eliminates the
Tacoma Emergency Supply as City water sources are assumed when water is delivered. The unit cost
per CCF is $2.13.
LMWD
Eligible Rate Base 4,308,298$
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)4.26%
Return on Investment 183,585$
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Exhibit 17: LMWD Delivered Water Rate
In between cost -of-service analysis updates, it has been City practice to adjust the rates each year
based on the annual increase in the CPI -U for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue from October of one year to
October of the next year. Exhibit 18 shows the LMWD whole sale standby charge and usage charge
for 2023 - 2025. Future usage charges per CCF are adjusted by the five -year average (2016-2020)
CPI-U for Seattle -Tacoma-Bellevue. Years 2021 and 2022 were excluded due to the higher than
normal inflation rates experie nced during that time.
Exhibit 18: LWMP Proposed 2023 - 2025 Delivered Water Rates
The rates in this analysis are based on the 2023 operating budget. Under the terms of the agreement,
the rate change can take place whenever the cost-of-service analysis is updated. We recommend that
the cost-of-service analysis be updated every 3 -5 years, so that the wholesale rates do not drift too far
away from their underlying cost factors.
Wholesale Purchased Water Surcharge
The wholesale rate review includes updating the City’s wholesale purchased water surcharge to cover
costs when the City water resources are not sufficient and Tacoma water purchases are required to
meet demands. The purchased water surcharge was developed using the LMWD costs of service
2023 Rates
Fixed Monthly Charge
Depreciation (standby portion)$579.29
Contract Peak Capacity (50% of eligible total)886.15
8" meter (published rate)110.05
Total Fixed Monthly Charge $1,575.49
Volume Charge (water delivery)
Depreciation (not recovered in standby charge)$0.07
Return $0.15
O&M
Admin Cost Centers $0.55
Finance Cost Center 0.09
Operations Cost Center 0.48
Supplies 0.05
Chemical Analysis 0.02
Tacoma Emergency Supply -
Tacoma Standby Contract Peak Capacity 0.03
Utilities 0.33
As all other (general)0.05
Transfer/Taxes 0.30
Subtotal O&M $1.91
Total Depreciation, Return, O&M, per CCF $2.13
Current 2023 2024 2025
Mo. Depreciation on Eligible Assets 1,045.55$ 579.29$ 579.29$ 579.29$
Tacoma Contract Peak Capacity (50% of eligible cost)886.15 886.15 886.15
8" Meter Replacement (Retail Published Rate)102.37 110.05 118.30 127.17
Total LMWD Mo. Standby Charge 1,147.92$ 1,575.49$ 1,583.74$ 1,592.61$
Estimated CPI Adjustment 2.50%2.50%
Usage Charge 2.07$ $2.13 $2.19 $2.24
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rates and the 2023 Tac oma wholesale rate published in the Tacoma Municipal Code, Title 12 Utilities
– 12.10.400 Rates Inside and Outside City Limits.
Exhibit 19 details the calculation of the updated wholesale purchase water surcharge . Applicable
costs include fixed costs that would remain regardless of the water source being used and include the
administrative and finance cost centers along with transfer/taxes. The Tacoma Emergency Supply
peaking rate and the Tacoma Ready to Serve char ge would replace the variable costs associated with
the City’s own supply source inclusive of the operations center, supplies, chemical analysis, utilities
and other. The current Tacoma published peaking rate is $2.569/CCF. In addition, as of the last
update, Tacoma has imposed a fixed Ready to Serve charge . The LMWD eligible portion (based on
peak capacity) of this cost is collected 50% from the standby fixed fee and 50% from the variable
charge or $0.03/CCF. The total cost applicable when Tacoma water i s used totals $3.76/CCF.
The difference between the total cost of $3.76 (when Tacoma water is being purchased) less the cost-
of-service rate of $2.13 becomes the pre -tax purchased water surcharge of $1.63/CCF. This rate
would be paid in addition to the reg ular volume charge. Additional City taxes would be assessed
based on the higher costs/revenue received making the final purchased water surcharge rate,
including taxes $1.82/CCF.
Exhibit 19 shows the costs that comprise the purchased water surcharge. The rates shown are for
2023. The Tacoma wholesale peaking rate may change again in 2024 per the published rates. I t is
recommended that the City monitor the published rate s and update the purchased water surcharge in
alignment with any changes. It should be noted that the surcharge has been reduced from the current
rate of $3.31/CCF. This reduction is due to the restructuring of the Tacoma Wholesale rate to reduce
the peak usage charge ($3.96 to $2.57/CCF) and add a Wholesale Ready to Serve C harge ($2,741.53)
assessed per million gallons a day (MGD) of contracted peak capacity .
Exhibit 19: Purchased Water Surcharge Calculation
2023 Rates
2023
Applicable Unit
Costs/CCF
Volume Charge
Depreciation (not recovered in standby charge)$0.07 $0.07
Return $0.15 $0.15
O&M
Admin Cost Centers $0.55 $0.55
Finance Cost Center 0.09 0.09
Operations Cost Center 0.48 -
Supplies 0.05 -
Chemical Analysis 0.02 -
Tacoma Emergency Supply - 2.57
Tacoma Standby Contract Peak Capacity 0.03 0.03
Utilities 0.33 -
As all other (general)0.05 -
Transfer/Taxes 0.30 0.30
Subtotal O&M $1.91 $3.54
Total Depreciation, Return, O&M, per CCF $2.13 $3.76
Total Recoverable Variable Costs $2.13
Calculated Total Costs w/ Tacoma Rate 3.76
Cost Difference $1.63
Plus Additional Taxes 0.19
Total Wholesale Purchased Water Surcharge /CCF $1.82
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Summary
The Wholesale rates are updated for Algona and LMWD based on the water cost of service study
completed in 2022. The rate projection for Algona includes a fixed charge per meter size based on
the retail published meter charge rates plus an updated volume charge of $2.3 9/CCF, an increase of
$0.0 6/CCF.
The rate for LMWD considers they are served as an interruptible customer. The stand-by charge has
been updated for the retail published meter charge rate , depreciation on current eligible asset values
and the Tacoma Ready to Serve charge . The rate is calculated at $1,575.49 per month. The volume
charge has been updated to $2.13 from a current rate of $2.07 when water is requested and available
based on 2023 budget operating costs . In addition, the wholesale purchased water surcharge intended
to cover costs when the City is required to purchase Tacoma Water to meet demands , has been
updated. The annual purchased water surcharge is calculated at $1.82 per CCF in addition to the
general volume charge. The rate is down from the current surcharge of $3.31 per CCF due to the
restructuring of rates by Tacoma that reduces the peak water consumption rate and adds a fixed ready
to serve charge per MGD.
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Slide 1FCS GROUP
Angie Sanchez Virnoche, Vice President/Principal
July 10, 2023
Wholesale Water Rate Update
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Slide 2FCS GROUP
Background
●Wholesale rate update part of greater utility rate study
completed in 2022
»Last update in 2018
»Per agreements
“Auburn has created a customer classification for wholesale customers, and rates
for service charges for wholesale customers shall be based on a rate study for the
wholesale customer classification.”
“Wholesale water rates shall be based on costs of providing the service.”
●Two wholesale customers
»City of Algona –continual service wholesale customer
»Lake Meridian Water District (LMWD) –interruptible “ready to
serve” upon request
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Slide 3FCS GROUP
Wholesale Rate Methodology
●Current update uses the previously established wholesale rate
study methodology
●Using industry* accepted practice –“utility basis” methodology
●Methodology includes
»Operating Costs –costs related to ongoing maintenance and operation of
eligible assets
»Annual depreciation –of the facilities required to deliver service, related to the
loss in value of facilities due to wear and tear, decay, and obsolescence
»Return -to provide a fair rate of return for the past investment made to
finance facilities used to provide water service
*American Water Works Association Principles of Water Rates, Fees and
Charges, M1 Manual Page 126 of 156
Slide 4FCS GROUP
Algona Wholesale Water Rates
●Charges composed of:
»Fixed meter charge, by size
»Usage charge per hundred cubic feet
4
Current
Charges
COSA
2023
Proposed
2024
Proposed
2025
Meter Charge, per
month per meter
6-inch –(1)
8-inch –(3)
$85.18
$110.05
$85.18
$110.05
$91.57
$118.30
$98.44
$127.17
Charge per 100 cubic
feet (ccf)$2.33 $2.39 $2.45 $2.51
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Slide 5FCS GROUP
LMWD Standby Charge
●Charged each month
●Recovers the cost to maintain, repair, and replace delivery assets and provide
the ability to serve if, and when requested (ready to serve)
●Charge Includes:
»Depreciation on delivery assets
»Tacoma ready to serve charge (50% fixed charge/ 50% usage charge)
–City pays Tacoma “ready to serve charge” per month for each MGD of
contracted peak capacity ($2,741.53/MGD)
»Meter charge (equal to retail rates)
5MGD = million gallons per day
Current
Charges
COSA
2023
Proposed
2024
Proposed
2025
Mo. Depreciation
Tacoma Ready to Serve
Meter Charge 8-inch –(1)
Total Mo Charge
$1,045.55
n/a
102.37
$1,147.92
$579.29
886.15
110.05
$1,575.49
$579.29
886.15
118.30
$1,583.74
$579.29
886.15
127.17
$1,592.61
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LMWD Delivery Charges
●Delivery charge when using City of Auburn sources
●Purchase Water Surcharge
»Applied to water purchased from Tacoma for delivery to LMWD
–Tacoma peaking rate $2.569/CCF
–50% of ready to serve charge $0.03/CCF
»Total purchased water surcharge $1.82/CCF
6
CCF = 100 cubic feet
Current
Charge
COSA
2023
Proposed
2024
Proposed
2025
Charge per 100 cubic
feet (ccf)$2.07 $2.13 $2.19 $2.24
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Slide 7FCS GROUP
Summary of LMWD Rates
●Proposed charges based on interruptible/ready to serve upon request
●2023 cost of service analysis assumes no actual water deliveries
7
Current
Charges
COSA
2023
Proposed
2024
Proposed
2025
Standby Charge per month $1,147.92 $1,575.49 $1,583.74 $1,592.61
Usage Charge:
Usage Charge -per 100
cubic feet (ccf)$2.07 $2.13 $2.19 $2.24
Purchased Water Surcharge
per ccf of water
purchased from Tacoma
$1.82 $1.82 $1.82 $1.82
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Economic Development Update – 2nd Quarter 2023 (Tate) (15
Minutes)
Date:
July 3, 2023
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Powerpoint Presentation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Economic Development staff will present on a quarterly basis an update on items being
worked on throughout the year. This presentation will focus on the second quarter of 2023.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:July 10, 2023 Item Number:
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AUBURN
VALUES
S E R V I C E
ENVIRONMENT
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
SUSTAINABILITY
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R AT I O N
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
QUARTER 2 UPDATE
PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
JENN FRANCIS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
JULY 10, 2023
Department of Community Development
Planning ⚫Building ⚫Development Engineering ⚫Permit Center
Economic Development ⚫Community Services ⚫Code EnforcementPage 133 of 156
CITY OF AUBURN’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Abid Rahmani
Economic Development Coordinator
Jenn Francis
Economic Development Manager
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TOPICS TO EXPLORE
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
❑Downtown Auburn Cooperative & BIA Update
❑Downtown Engagement
❑Downtown Murals
❑Downtown Ribbon Cuttings
❑Explore Auburn Marketing Campaigns
❑Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce
❑Business Connect Events
❑Comprehensive Plan Update
❑Business Outreach Meetings
❑Tourism/Explore Auburn Update
❑Good Neighbor Agreement Meetings
❑National Night Out –Downtown
❑RFP for Web Location Intelligence Application
❑What We are Working on for 3RD Quarter
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DOWNTOWN AUBURN COOPERATIVE & BIA UPDATE
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
BIA ACTIVITY DURING 2nd QUARTER:
APRIL BIA MEETING WAS HELD, BUT THE MAY &
JUNE MEETING WERE CANCELLED DUE TO A LACK
OF QUORUM.
THE BIA HAS FUNDED SEVERAL PROJECTS THAT
ARE ADMINISTERED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE
DAC.
THE PROJECTS THIS QUARTER INCLUDED
PLANTERS & MURALS.
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DAC & BIA PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS IN THE FUTURE
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
PAINTING: DOOR FRONTS OF SEVERAL BUILDINGS ON MAIN STREET
LIGHTING: THE DAC IS PLANNING TO HAVE SOLAR LIGHTS INSTALLED
ALONG THE FRONT OF DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES.
THE DAC WILL HIRE A CONTRACTOR FOR INSTALLATION AND COMPLETE
THE PROJECT IN PHASES.
BIKE RACKS: DAC CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
UP TO 6 ARTISTIC BIKE RACKS.
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Monthly Engagement Flyer
Topics:
•SeeClickFix
•Crime Protection Through Environmental
Design
•Downtown Neighborhood Watch Group
•Green River College Small Business Center
•Other?
DOWNTOWN ENGAGEMENT
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DOWNTOWN ENGAGEMENT
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
THE 2nd PHASE OF PLACING NEW
DOWNTOWN PLANTERS TOOK PLACE ON
JUNE 14th, 2023.
THE DAC PLANTED PLANTS ON JUNE 17th.
SO FAR, 24 PLANTERS HAVE BEEN
PLACED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA,
MOSTLY ON THE MAIN STREET.
THERE ARE 2 PLANTERS STILL
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. AND
LOCATIONS STILL NEED TO BE
APPROVED BY PUBLIC WORKS.
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MURALS IN THE DOWNTOWN
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
DAC HAS DRAFTED A CONTRACT FOR BUSINESS
OWNERS AND BUILDING OWNERS THAT OUTLINES
EXPECTATION AND RELEASE CITY, DAC AND BIA FROM
LIABILITY.
MANY BUSINESSES HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN
HAVING MURALS AND ARE WAITING FOR BUILDING
OWNER APPROVAL.
EXISTING MURALS: A STREET LEGAL, AGRISHOP, DAC
OFFICE AND THE BUILDING ON THE CORNER OF AUBURN
WAY N & MAIN STREET.
AND…..
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MURALS IN THE DOWNTOWN
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
A LITTLE KNITTY
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3 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES HAPPENED
EMERALD CITY FASHION IN APRIL
ROSES MAKERS MARKET BOUTIQUE IN MAY
SMOKES ON MAIN IN JUNE
DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES RIBBON CUTTINGS
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OUTLET COLLECTION MARKETING CAMPAIGN
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
Post your Auburn, WA Picture Moment on
Instagram & tag us along with the
#EXPLOREAUBURN
for a chance to win monthly giveaways
from local Auburn businesses.
Number of Pictures Posted
with #EXPLOREAUBURN: 547
(Last Quarter was 342 posts)
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April Winner May Winner
#EXPLOREAUBURN
The winning photo is chosen
at random.
The prize includes 4 tickets
to Emerald Downs, PNW
Sticker, Explore Auburn logo
gear (t-shirt, key chain, post
card, etc.) and gift card to
Gosanko Chocolate.
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PACIFIC RACEWAY MARKETING CAMPAIGN
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
NHRA RACE
WEEKEND IS
JULY 20TH –23RD
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PACIFIC RACEWAYS FANFEST 2023
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
NHRA FanFest 2023 will be held at Dave &
Busters at The Outlet Collection on Thursday,
July 20th from 5:00pm –8:00pm.
The event will have food & beverages, drivers
autograph signing opportunities, ticket raffles,
and a chance to mingle with other NHRA fans.
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BUSINESS CONNECT EVENTS
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATIONPage 147 of 156
BUSINESS CONNECT EVENTS
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
The Average Attendance: 40
January –Outlet Collection
February –MakerSpace
March –Joy Hour
April –Junior Achievement
May –White River Amphitheatre
June –PNW Coffee Co. (with over
100 attendees)
July –Delayed
August –Alpine Ridge Insurance
September –Auburn Municipal Airport
October –West Valley Deli
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT -COMP PLAN
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATIONPage 149 of 156
BUSINESS OUTREACH MEETINGS
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATIONPage 150 of 156
TOURISM
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
The Auburn Area Chamber has
been working with a
consultant to update the
Explore Auburn Website.
The goal is to have it launched
by July 19th prior to the NHRA
weekend events.
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GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENT
2 ND QUARTERLY MEETING AT DON’S PLACE
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
•Meeting Held June 5th
•Currently Have 13 Residences and 13
Employees
•6 More Units Should Be Opening Soon On The
First Floor
•Compass Housing is Updating Security
•HealthPoint Comes Out Once A Week
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PLANNING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1ST , 2023 DOWNTOWN –CITY HALL PLAZA
KICK OFF EVENT LOCATION
•FOOD
•BEER GARDEN
•ROOTBEER FLOAT GARDEN
•GAMES
•LIVE MUSIC
•LANDING SITE FOR DEBRIEF
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RFP FOR WEB LOCATION INTELLIGENCE APPLICATION
UPDATE ON NEXT STEP
APPLICATIONS WERE
DUE JULY 5TH, 2023.
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UPCOMING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TOPICS FOR 3 RD QUARTER
SERVICE ⚫ENVIRONMENT ⚫ECONOMY ⚫CHARACTER ⚫SUSTAINABILITY ⚫WELLNESS ⚫CELEBRATION
❑DOWNTOWN ENGAGEMENT
❑EXPLORE AUBURN WEBSITE UPDATE
❑PACIFIC RACEWAYS UPDATE
❑BUSINESS MEETING UPDATES
❑SELECTING A VENDOR TO PROVIDE TRACKING AND METRICS OF
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
❑COMP PLAN UPDATE
❑NATIONAL NIGHT OUT UPDATE
❑CIVICS ACADEMY UPDATE
❑AND MORE….
Page 155 of 156
AUBURN
VALUES
S E R V I C E
ENVIRONMENT
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
SUSTAINABILITY
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R AT I O N
Department of Community Development
Planning ⚫Building ⚫Development Engineering ⚫Permit Center
Economic Development ⚫Community Services ⚫Code Enforcement
QUESTIONS?
JENN FRANCIS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
JFRANCIS@AUBURNWA.GOV
253-215-8744 -OFFICE
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