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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-17 Council MeetingSPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:  The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the  ADA coordinator at (360) 403‐3441 or 1‐800‐833‐8388 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required.  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Barb Tolbert  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  ROLL CALL  Mayor Barb Tolbert – Kristin  APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA  Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson  INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS  PROCLAMATIONS  PUBLIC COMMENT  For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council about any matter not on the Public Hearing  portion of the meeting.  Please limit remarks to three minutes.  CONSENT AGENDA   Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson  1.Minutes of the November 20 and November 27, 2017 council meetings    ATTACHMENT A   2.Accounts Payable PUBLIC HEARING  NEW BUSINESS   1.Ordinance updating Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 regarding ATTACHMENT B        utility rate adjustments for multi‐family and commercial accounts         Staff Presentation:  Jim Kelly        Council Liaison:  Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson  2.Approval of Lodging Tax distributions for 2018 ATTACHMENT C  Staff Presentation:  Kristin Garcia Council Liaison:  Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson DISCUSSION ITEMS  Arlington City Council Meeting                Monday, December 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm        City Council Chambers – 110 E 3rd Street SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the  ADA coordinator at (360) 403‐3441 or 1‐800‐833‐8388 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required.  INFORMATION  ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS  MAYOR’S REPORT  EXECUTIVE SESSION  RECONVENE  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Barb Tolbert  DRAFT Page 1 of 4 Council Chambers 110 East Third St November 20, 2017 Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle. Council Members Absent: None. City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jonathan Ventura, James Trefry, Dave Kraski, Marc Hayes, Kristin Banfield, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Also Known to be Present: Lindsay Dunn, John Kartak. Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Jesica Stickles requested that Consent Agenda Item #6 be moved to New Business in order to answer a question. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the movement of Consent Agenda Item #6 to New Business as requested by Councilmember Stickles. The motion passed unanimously. INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried: 1.Minutes of the November 6 and 13, 2017 Council meetings. 2.Accounts Payable: approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #92250 through #92371 dated November 7, 2017 through November 20, 2017 for $779,295.29 and Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 20, 2017 Page 2 of 4 EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #29224 through #29237 dated October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017 for $1,491,331.17. 3.Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish Health District for Per Capita Contribution. 4.Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt 5.Acceptance of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Donation from Vine Street Group PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Adding, Amending, and Repealing certain sections of Title 2 of the Arlington Municipal Code relating to the roles and duties of personnel Councilmember Jesica Stickles inquired about how compensation is addressed in the proposed ordinance. City Administrator Paul Ellis clarified that our current practice is to address director salaries in the budget adoption process so the ordinance language is reflective of that practice. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance adding, amending, and repealing certain sections of Title 2 of the Arlington Municipal Code relating to the roles and duties of personnel. The motion passed unanimously. 2018 Proposed Property Tax and EMS Levies Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2018 property tax and EMS levies. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the resolution of the City of Arlington to increase the 2018 regular property tax. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the resolution of the City of Arlington to increase the 2018 EMS property tax levy. The motion passed unanimously. 2017‐2018 Proposed Budget Modifications Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2017‐2018 budget modifications. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance amending the 2017 budget of the City of Arlington, providing transfer and adjustment authority and declaring an emergency. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance modifying the 2018 budget of the City of Arlington, providing transfer and adjustment authority and declaring an emergency. The motion passed unanimously. Extension of Interlocal Agreement with Fire District #21 (Arlington Rural) Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the proposed extension of the Interlocal Agreement with Fire Protection District #21 for Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Discussion Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 20, 2017 Page 3 of 4 followed. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical and Fire Services with Fire District #21 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Extension of Interlocal Agreement with Fire District #24 (Darrington) Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the proposed extension of the Interlocal Agreement with Fire Protection District #24 for Emergency Medical Services. Discussion followed. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Services with Fire District #24 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Extension of Interlocal Agreement with Fire District #25 (Oso) Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the proposed extension of the Interlocal Agreement with Fire Protection District #25 for Emergency Medical Services. Discussion followed. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Services with Fire District #25 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution for Complete Streets Interim Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed resolution declaring Arlington’s commitment to develop and enact a Complete Streets program throughout the city. The Complete Streets program is about creating a true multi‐modal transportation network that is designed and operated to be safe, comfortable, and convenient for all users. Complete Streets is also about transforming streets into environments that provide a sense of belonging and engagement. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the motion to approve the resolution adopting a work plan for the development of a Complete Streets program, and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. Interlocal Agreement and Ordinance Approving the Consolidation of Emergency Communications Services under Snohomish County 911 Police Chief Jonathan Ventura presented the proposed Interlocal Agreement and ordinance approving the consolidation of emergency communications services under Snohomish County 911. The ILA consolidating the two current emergency communications agencies, SNOCOM and SNOPAC, is the culmination of over a year and a half of work by the SNOCOM and SNOPAC boards. The newly consolidated Snohomish County 911 will start on January 1, 2018. Discussion followed. Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement and proposed Ordinance approving the consolidation of emergency communications services under Snohomish County 911 and authorize the Mayor to sign. The motion passed unanimously. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS None. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 20, 2017 Page 4 of 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION None. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Tolbert reported that she and 14 members of the City staff distributed over 290 holiday food baskets at the Arlington Food Bank earlier today. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ______________________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor DRAFT Page 1 of 2 Council Chambers 110 East Third Street November 27, 2017 Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss, and Jan Schuette. Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle and Chris Raezer, excused. Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, James Trefry, Jonathan Ventura, Sheri Amundson, Kristin Banfield, Kris Wallace, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Also Known to be Present: Cristy Brubaker, Sarah Arney, and Doug Buell. Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. Introduction of Special Guests and Presentations None. WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Updates to Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 regarding utility rate adjustments for multi‐family and commercial accounts Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the proposed updates to Arlington Municipal Code 13.12 changing elements of the utility rate structure. These updates were previously discussed with Council at the July 24, 2017 Council Workshop. Public Works conducted a utility billing analysis in 2015‐2016 to determine the cost of service to provide water and wastewater services to three classes of customers: single family residential (SFR), multi‐ family residential (MFR), and commercial entities (COM). The goal of the analysis was to assure equity to all of Arlington’s utility customers. Based on the analysis, staff is proposing to maintain the current 2017 rates for 2018 for all customer classes. Staff is also proposing to modify the water and sewer billing structure for multi‐family residential services. The proposed MFR water billing modification will charge for all metered water consumption and eliminate the base charge that is currently charged to every apartment unit. The MFR monthly sewer charge for each apartment unit is adjusted to 77% of the SFR monthly sewer charge. Finally staff is proposing to modify the water and Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop November 27, 2017 Page 2 of 2 sewer billing structure for commercial services to charge for all metered water consumption and eliminate the individual base charge to other leased or sub‐leased units within the commercial building. The COM monthly sewer rate structure remains unchanged. There are no proposed changes to the SFR billing structure. Discussion followed. At 7:15 p.m., Mayor Tolbert excused herself from the next agenda item and left her seat. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson called the next item of business. Approval of Lodging Tax Distributions for 2018 Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the lodging tax distributions for 2018, as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). A total of 21 lodging tax grant applications were received with requests totaling $187,395. The City budgeted $170,000 for 2018 LTAC grant awards. All applicants were fully funded with the following exceptions: ‐ DABA withdrew their request for funding for the Viking Fest event. ‐ The Genealogical Society received partial funding. ‐ Applications with a score of 60 or less received 90% funding or until the $170,000 was fully distributed. Discussion followed. At 7:20 p.m., Mayor Tolbert rejoined the meeting and resumed her position as chair. October 2017 Financial Report Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the October 2017 Financial Report and answered Council questions. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL ITEMS None. PUBLIC COMMENT Cristy Brubaker thanked the Council and City staff for the LTAC application process. She felt it was much smoother than in prior years. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmembers Stickles, Nelson, Hopson, Weiss and Schuette gave brief reports. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ____________________________ Barbara Tolbert, Mayor City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #1 Attachment B COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 4, 2017 SUBJECT: Ordinance updating Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 regarding utility rate adjustments for multi‐ family and commercial accounts ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance Amending AMC 13.12 and Redlined Copy of AMC 13.12 (for reference only) DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Public Works ‐ Utilities EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Proposed utility rate structure change and amendments to AMC 13.12 HISTORY: Public Works conducted a utility billing analysis in 2015‐2016 to determine the cost of service to provide water and wastewater services to three classes of customers: 1) single family residential (SFR), 2) multi‐ family residential (MFR), and 3) commercial entities (COM). The goal of the analysis was to assure equity to all of Arlington’s utility customers. Based on the analysis, we are proposing to 1.Maintain the current 2017 rates for 2018 for all customer classes. 2.Modify the water and sewer billing structure for multi‐family residential services. The proposed MFR water billing modification will charge for all metered water consumption and eliminate the base charge that is currently charged to every apartment unit. The MFR monthly sewer charge for each apartment unit is adjusted to 77% of the SFR monthly sewer charge. 3.Modify the water and sewer billing structure for commercial services. The proposed COM water billing modification will charge for all metered water consumption and eliminate the individual base charge to other leased or sub‐leased units within the commercial building. The COM monthly sewer rate structure remains unchanged. There are no proposed changes to the SFR billing structure. ALTERNATIVES: Do not change billing structure Remand to staff for additional information City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #1 Attachment B RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve the proposed ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code chapter 13.12, pending final approval by the City Attorney. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.12 PERTAINING TO UTILITY RATES WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has the authority to set rates and charges for its utility system; and WHEREAS, the City’s Public Works department conducted a utility billing analysis in 2015‐2016 to determine the cost of service to provide water and wastewater services to single family residential (SFR), multi‐ family residential (MFR), and commercial entities (COM), with a goal to assure equity to all of Arlington’s utility customers; and WHEREAS, based on the analysis completed, the City proposes to (a) maintain the current 2017 rates for 2018 for all customer classes; (b) modify the water and sewer billing structure for multi‐family residential services; and (c) modify the water and sewer billing structure for commercial services, with no proposed changes to the SFR billing structure; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered this amendment at their workshop on November 27, 2017 and at their regular meeting held on December 4, 2017, and determined approving the amendment was in the best interest of the City and its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.020 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.020 - Classifications defined. (a) Single Family Residential (SFR) Unit. A single-family residential building, or a single-family detached dwelling unit, that is designed for, permitted for, and occupied exclusively by one family, and includes manufactured homes and mobile homes, and is served by a single metered water meter. Each single family residential unit shall be charged a minimum of one Base Charge based on the meter size, as hereinafter defined, plus a charge based on the amount of water consumption. (b) Multi-Family Residential (MFR) Unit. A multifamily residential unit, also referred to as a multidwelling unit, is a classification of housing where multiple separate housing units designed and permitted for residential inhabitants are contained within one building, or several buildings within one complex, and are served by a single water meter. These structures may include duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, apartments, townhouse, condominiums, and mobile home parks. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX Each multifamily residential metered water service shall be charged a minimum of one Base Charge based on meter size, as hereinafter defined, plus a charge based on the amount of water consumption. (b) Commercial Units or Industrial Units. A commercial unit or industrial unit consists of any public or private premises not defined as a SFR unit or MFR unit, that has a metered water service and as hereinafter defined: (1) Premises designed, permitted and occupied by only one business or activity or tenant shall be deemed a separate commercial unit. Each such commercial unit or industrial unit shall be charged one Base Charge, as hereinafter defined, based on the meter size, plus a charge based on the amount of water consumption. (2) In case of multiple-occupancy commercial or industrial facilities served by a single water meter, the individual/entity to whom the water account is registered shall be charged one Base Charge based on actual meter size, plus a charge based on amount of water consumption. Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.030 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.030 – Water service charges defined. (a) The Base Charge shall be the minimum monthly charge for metered water service based on the water meter size and as set forth in Section 13.12.040. (b) The Consumption Charge is a charge for all metered water in excess of the amount of water included in the Base Charge, if any. The consumption water rate is based on a tiered rate structure as hereinafter defined in Section 13.12.040. Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.040 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.040 - Water rates and charges. Applicable state and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and charges for water service. The total monthly water charges for every service shall include the Base Charge, and the consumption charge, as set forth below. Beginning on January 15, 2019, the rates set forth for the year 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that no CPI adjustment shall be made for the period from January 15, 2012 to January 14, 2019; and provided further, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX (1) Minimum monthly Base Charge schedule: — (2) Monthly rate schedule charged for water consumption: Note - Included in Base Charge for SFR and Commercial water services only (3) Fair and equitable minimum rates for water consumers having meters larger than four inches shall be fixed by the city council and written agreements shall be entered with the users setting forth said rates. The city council may enter into contracts with water users deviating from such rates where special circumstances dictate; provided that, such rates shall not be discriminatory. (4) Temporary water service. Temporary water service for construction purposes, or for any other purpose temporary in nature that will not require a permanent service installation must be obtained through a Fire Hydrant Use Permit as stipulated in AMC 13.04.100(e). Charges for temporary use of water shall be as follows: Temporary Water Services Charges ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX First 300 cubic feet (cf) Included in base rate Next 700 cubic feet $2.94 Over 1,000 cubic feet $3.10 Over 3,000 cubic feet $3.10 (A) The security deposit shall be refunded to the customer after the equipment has been returned and inspected for any damages; customer shall be solely responsible for all damages. Customers shall be billed on a monthly basis for monthly equipment rental charges and usage fees from the date of temporary service installation. (B) The usage rates set forth for temporary water service shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that no CPI adjustment shall be made for the period from January 15, 2012 to January 14, 2019, and provided further, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. Section 4. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.110(g) shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: (g) "Residential classification." That classification conforming to a Single Family Residential (SFR) Unit or a Multi-Family Residential (MFR) Unit as defined in Section 13.10.020. Section 5. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.120 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.120 - Residential classifications. Single Family Residential (SFR) Unit shall be as defined in Section 13.10.020. Multi-Family Residential (MFR) Unit shall be as defined in Section 13.10.020. Section 6. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.130 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.130 - Residential sewer rates and charges. Applicable state and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and charges for sewer service. The total monthly sewer charges for every SFR and MFR service shall be a flat fee and not based on metered water consumption. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX The effective dates for the following sewer rates will be based on the city's billing cycle for use beginning on January 1, 2018. Beginning on January 15, 2019, the rates set forth for the year 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. Section 7. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.140 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.140 - Commercial sewer rates and charges. (a) All sanitary sewer services connected to any public or private premises that are defined as “Commercial classification” in Section 13.12.110 shall be charged for sanitary sewer service upon the basis of water consumption. State and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and charges for sewer service. The effective dates for the following rates will be based on the city's billing cycle for use beginning on January 1, 2018. Each user shall pay a minimum monthly charge of one base rate plus a volume rate for all consumption over three hundred cubic feet per month. (b) Beginning on January 15, 2019, and on January 15th each year thereafter the rates set forth for the year 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle- Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change, provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX Section 8. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.150 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.150 - Industrial user classification and charges. The rates and charges for industrial users, as defined in Sections 13.08.240, 13.08.250, and Chapter 13.36, shall be as follows: (1) All user charges shall be based upon equitable unit charges established for flow BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) loading and TSS (total suspended solids) loading, based upon the average BOD, TSS and other parameter(s) concentrations (as established by the public works director) monitored for the industrial user and the flow recorded in the monitoring manhole or water use. (2) A minimum monthly charge will be established by the city to cover the basic sewer costs and monitoring of the industrial user's wastewater discharge, and in the event the monthly sewer bill does not exceed this amount the industrial user shall agree to pay the estimated minimum monthly charge. This charge shall be reviewed from time to time and adjusted to ensure the charge is covering the monitoring services and sewer costs provided and must be reviewed every two years. Initially, the monthly charges shall be based on the following, unless otherwise established in the negotiated discharge permit: (A) For an industrial user with waste strength less than two hundred fifty mg/l, measured as five-day BOD and TSS, and other parameters within limits established in Sections 13.08.240, 13.08.250, [and Chapter] 13.36, and whose discharge does not require regular monitoring other than flow, the minimum monthly charge is as set forth below: (B) For an industrial user with waste strength in excess of two hundred fifty mg/l for two months or more per year, the minimum monthly charge is as set forth below: (C) Beginning January 15, 2019, and each January 15th thereafter, the charges set forth in subsections (1)(A) and (1)(B), shall be increased annually, by the October reported percentage increase of the ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (3) Until such time as a sewer user charge analysis can be conducted to establish equitable charges under a negotiated discharge permit between the city and the industrial user, the following shall be used as the basis for industrial user charges: (A) Flow based charge per cubic foot of wastewater discharged; (B) BOD charge per pound of BOD discharged; and (C) TSS charge per pound of TSS discharged, pursuant to the following table: (D) Beginning January 15, 2019, and each January 15th thereafter, the charges set forth in subsection (c), shall be increased annually, by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (4) Flow shall be based upon one hundred percent of the water consumption or rate of flow of wastewater discharge into the sewer (measured in an industrial user installed flow measurement and recording equipment installed in control manhole, pursuant to Chapter 13.36). Strength of wastewater discharged shall be established based upon twenty-four-hour composite samples made by the city at the control manhole and tested by the city's wastewater treatment plant laboratory or state certified testing laboratory. All testing shall be in accordance with the latest edition of "Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater," APHA, AWWA and WPCF. BOD and TSS, pounds per day, shall be calculated based upon concentration of composite samples and established flow rates. (5) Appeal. (A) If any user believes that a portion of the user's metered flow, larger than ten percent, is not discharged into the sewer system (when flow measurement is not provided in the control manhole), the user should make written application to the public works director for review of the user's flow of wastewater. If the public works director agrees that charges for the user should be adjusted, they shall so notify the city council, which may approve such change, or direct a recomputation of the ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX user's sewer rates. (B) If the public works director does not agree to the adjustment of user charges, the user may further appeal to the city council, which may direct further study or take other appropriate action. Section 9. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.200 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.200 - Utility and lien search and special water meter reading requests. The City of Arlington provides utility and lien searches and special meter readings for the closing totals for real estate transactions occurring in Arlington. The cost of providing a utility and lien search and special meter readings shall be paid in advance by those making the request. (1) For each request for service received by the city of Arlington the following listed fee(s) shall be charged and imposed: (2) For the purpose of this chapter "special water meter reading" shall be defined as a reading of a customer's water meter occurring on any day other than the day the city has established as the property's regular scheduled water meter reading. (3) Every request received by the City of Arlington, whether by mail, fax or electronically will be either charged the above fee for an estimated closing amount or the above fee for a special meter reading and an actual closing amount. The fees will be added to the closing amount given to the escrow company. Section 10. Arlington Municipal Code Section 13.12.540 shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: 13.12.540 - Initial service charge rates. In accordance with the rate structure established herein, there is hereby levied upon all developed real property within the boundaries of the utility, the following service charges: (1) State and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and charges for stormwater service. See Table 3. (2) Beginning on January 15, 2019, the rates set forth for the year 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that no annual increase shall exceed two percent; and ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX provided further, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (3) For all other developed property including multifamily, condominiums and mobile home parks within the boundaries of the utility, except as specified under Section 13.28.130, the monthly service charge shall be based on the above table (Table 3) per month multiplied by the number of equivalent service units determined by the utility to be contained in such parcel. For all single-family property owners qualifying for the senior low-income utility discount established in Section 13.12.140, the discount shall apply to stormwater service charges. Section 11. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be preempted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or preemption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. The Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication or on January 1, 2018, whichever occurs later. PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this _____ day of December, 2017. CITY OF ARLINGTON Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Attest: Kristin Banfield, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 2017-XXX Approved as to form: Steven J. Peiffle City Attorney Page 1 Chapter 13.12 - UTILITY RATES[3] Sections: Footnotes: --- (3) --- For statutory provisions authorizing cities to make charges for connecting to water or sewerage systems, see RCW 35.92.025. As to the authority of cities to fix rates and charges for the furnishing of service to those served by its system of sewerage, see RCW 35.67.020 and 35.67.190. Editor's note— Ord. No. 2010-008, §§ 1, 2, adopted May 17, 2010, repealed the former Ch. 13.12, §§ 13.12.010—13.12.260, and enacted a new Ch. 13.12 as set out herein. The former Ch. 13.12 pertained to similar subject matter. For complete derivation see the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List at the end of this volume. 13.12.010 - Classifications, rates, charges and rules for water service. The classifications, rates and charges for water service and the rules governing such service are fixed as follows in Sections 13.12.020 through 13.12.070. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.020 - Classifications defined. (a) Single Family Residential (SFR) Unit. A single-family residential building, or a single-family detached dwelling unit, that is designed for, permitted for, and occupied exclusively by one family, and includes manufactured homes and mobile homes, and is served by a single metered water meter. residential dwelling unit served by its own meter, whether a separate structure or a part of a duplex, triplex or apartment, including trailer or mobile home park units. Each single family residential unit shall be charged a minimum of one basic chargeBase Charge based on the meter size, as hereinafter defined, in Section 13.12.040, based on meter size, plus a rate charge based on the amount of water consumption. In the case of multiple-family residential units, the basic charge shall be the sum of the basic charge for the first unit based on actual meter size, plus one basic charge for each additional residential unit, for the minimum meter size ( 5/8 by ¾ inch). (b) Multi-Family Residential (MFR) Unit. A multifamily residential unit, also referred to as a multidwelling unit, is a classification of housing where multiple separate housing units designed and permitted for residential inhabitants are contained within one building, or several buildings within one complex, and are served by a single water meter. These structures may include duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, apartments, townhouse, condominiums, and mobile home parks. Each multifamily residential metered water service shall be charged a minimum of one Base Charge based on meter size, as hereinafter defined, plus a charge based on the amount of water consumption. (b) Commercial Units or Industrial Units. A commercial unit or industrial unit consists of any public or private premises not defined as a SFRresidential unit or MFR unit, that has a metered water service and as hereinafter defined: (1) Premises designed, permitted and occupied by only one business or activity or tenant shall be deemed a separate commercial unit. Each such commercial unit or industrial unit shall be charged Page 2 one Base Charge, as hereinafter defined, for based on the meter size, plus a chargerate based on the amount of water consumption. (2) In case of multiple-occupancy commercial or industrial facilities served by a single water meter, the individual/entity to whom the water account is registered shall be charged one the basic chargeBase Charge shall be for the first unit based on actual meter size, plus a ratecharge based on amount of water consumption. plus one basic charge for each additional commercial or industrial billing unit, as defined in AMC 13.04.050(e), for the minimum meter size ( 5/8 by ¾ inch). (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.030 -– Water serviceBasic chargesrate defined. (a) The basic rate Base Charge shall be the minimum monthly charge for metered water service based on the water meter size and as schedule based on meter size and the monthly rate schedule based on consumption (or the sprinkling rate schedule(the what??) based on consumption, if applicable), set forth in Section 13.12.040. (b) The Consumption Charge is a charge for all metered water in excess of the amount of water included in the Base Charge, if any. The consumption water rate is based on a tiered rate structure as hereinafter defined in Section 13.12.040.In cases where there is more than one basic rate charged on water served by one meter, the charges and allocations thereof shall be as follows: (1) One minimum monthly charge, and fraction thereof, shall be charged for each basic rate, and fraction thereof, allowable; (2) With respect to consumption, the amount of water allowed under the minimum rate and the amount of water allowed under the scheduled rates in excess thereof shall be multiplied by the number, including fractions, of basic rates charged on said meter; (3) With respect to meters on which more than one basic rate is charged and where the services are greater than three-fourths inch, the basic rate shall be computed with respect to higher minimum applicable to the larger service pipe unless otherwise specified in the classifications defined under Section 13.12.020. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.040 - Water rates and charges. Applicable sState and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and charges for water service. The total monthly water charges for every service shall include athe base Base Ccharge by meter size, and thea consumption ratecharge, as set forth below. Beginning on January 15, 20112019, the rates set forth for the year 2010 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle- Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that no CPI adjustment shall be made for the period from January 15, 2012 to January 14, 20201918; and provided further, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (1) Minimum monthly Base Ccharge schedule based upon meter size: Basice ChargeRate By Meter Size 2010 2018 RATES 5/8 "— 3/4" $32.02 32.15 Formatted: list0 Page 3 1" $44.78 44.96 1.5" $57.5557.78 2" $92.7093.07 3" $352.09 353.50 4" $448.26450.05 6" $672.28 8" $928.52 (2) Monthly rate schedule charged for water consumption: per one hundred cubic feet based upon consumption: Plus Consumption Rate per 100 cubic feet (cf) 20108 RATES First 300 cubic feet (cf) $2.94 Note - Included in Base Charge for SFR and Commercial water services only Next 700 cfubic feet $2.93 94 Over 1,000 cfubic feet $3.09 10 Over 3,000 cfubic feet $3.09 10 (3) Fair and equitable minimum rates for water consumers having meters larger than four inches shall be fixed by the city council and written agreements shall be entered with the users setting forth said rates. The city council may enter into contracts with water users deviating from such rates where special circumstances dictate; provided that, such rates shall not be discriminatory. (4) Temporary water service. Temporary water service for construction purposes, circuses, carnivals or for any other purpose temporary in nature that will not require a permanent service installation must be obtained through a Fire Hydrant Use Permit as stipulated in AMC 13.04.100(e). Charges for temporary use of water shall be as follows: Temporary Water Services Charges Security Deposit $750.00 Page 4 Next 700 cubic feet $2.93 94 Over 1,000 cubic feet $3.09 10 Over 3,000 cubic feet $3.09 10 (A) The security deposit shall be refunded to the customer after the equipment has been returned and inspected for any damages; customer shall be solely responsible for all damages. Customers shall be billed on a monthly basis for monthly equipment rental charges and usage fees from the date of temporary service installation. (B) The usage rates set forth for temporary water service shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle- Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that no CPI adjustment shall be made for the period from January 15, 2012 to January 14, 20182019, and provided further, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2012-004, §§ 1, 2, 2-6-2012; Ord. No. 2013-001, §§ 1, 2, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 2014-001, §§ 1, 2, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 2015-001, §§ 1, 2, 1-20- 2015; Ord. No. 2016-004, §§ 1, 2, 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 2017-001, §§ 1, 2, 1-17-2017) 13.12.050 - Water rate credits. In the event of elevated charges to a customer resulting from a water leak or other non-intentional and non-negligent act, the customer may petition the city for a credit to be applied to the account to be determined by standard procedures set by the authority of the utility, pursuant to AMC 13.04.080. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.060 - Average estimated charges. When a meter has ceased to register since the preceding reading, due to mechanical breakdown or when it is impossible to read a meter that is buried in debris, or for any other reason is unreadable, or when it is necessary during any month to remove such meter either temporarily or permanently for unforeseen reasons, or if any other condition exists which would not permit a full monthly measurement of the water used in any premises during the month, the water department is authorized to average the bills of such user for previous available months and to charge such average bill monthly during the continued presence of any of the conditions listed above. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) Page 5 13.12.070 - Bimonthly billing option. In the event the city council determines it advisable to read any or all water meters bimonthly, the water department is authorized to estimate bills for such water service on the basis of previous consumption, for the month for which the meter has not been read, and to correct the charge to actual consumption on the following bill. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.100 - Classifications, rates, charges and rules for sewer service. The rates and charges for sanitary sewerage disposal service for each user or class of user are fixed as follows in Sections 13.12.110 through 13.12.140. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.110 - Definitions of terms used. (a) "Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)" means the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedures in five days at twenty degrees Centigrade, expressed in parts per million by weight. (b) "Commercial classification." Utility service to a business that is not classified as Residential Service under Section 13.12.120 or classified as an industrial service under Section 13.12.150. (c) "Connection fees." A fee paid to the appropriate utility as a condition of being allowed to connect to the utility system. (d) "Industrial classification"—Utility service to a business that is not a commercial service under AMC 13.12.140. (e) "Inside city limits." The area within the Arlington city limits as now or hereafter configured; (f) "Outside city limits." The area outside the Arlington city limits as now or hereafter configured; (g) "Residential classification." That classification conforming to a Single Family Residential (SFR) Unit or a Multi-Family Residential (MFR) Unit as defined in Section 13.10.020.A service to a single-family residence, duplex, triplex, apartment, trailer or mobile home park, or other residential property. (h) "Total suspended solid (TSS)" means the amount of solids in sewage that can be trapped by a filter. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.120 - Residential classifications. Single Family Residential (SFR) Unit shall be as defined in Section 13.10.020. The residential classification shall include single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes, apartments, trailer and mobile home parks and other residential properties which are served by their own meter. Each residential unit shall be charged one base rate.. Multi-Family Residential (MFR) Unit shall be as defined in Section 13.10.020. The Multi-Family residential classification shall include a ttached residential dwelling units which share a common water meter, including duplexes, triplexes, apartments, condominiums, and mobile home parks. Each property shall be charged the base rate, plus a per unit charge of 77% of the single family rate per residential unit. Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 10 pt Page 6 (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.130 - Residential and other sewer rates and charges. Applicable sState and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and charges for sewer service. The total monthly sewer charges for every SFR and MFR service shall be a flat fee and not based on metered water consumption. The effective dates for the following sewer rates four-year planrates will be based on the city's billing cycle for use beginning on June 1, 2010, and January 1, 2018. 15th of each year thereafter: Beginning on January 15, 2019, the rates set forth for the year 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. Monthly charge (sewer) 2010 RATE 2011 RATE 2012 RATE 2013 RATE 2014—20172018 RATE Single Family Residential $57.45 $62.80 $68.15 $70.15 $70.15 Multi-Family Residential $54.00 Beginning on January 15, 20182019, the rates set forth for the year 2017 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle- Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2013-001, § 3, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 2014-001, § 3, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 2015-001, § 3, 1-20-2015; Ord. No. 2016-004, § 3, 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 2017-001, § 3, 1-17-2017) 13.12.140 - Commercial classification and sewer rates and charges. (a) All sanitary sewerage services users connected to sisting of any public or private premises that are defined as “Commercial classification” in Section not classified under Section 13.12.110 or classified as an industrial user under Section 13.12.150 shall be classified as commercial and charged for sanitary sewer service upon the basis of water consumption. State and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and charges for sewer service. The effective dates for the following five-year planrates will be based on the city's billing cycle for use beginning on June 1, 2010 and January 15th 1, 2018.of each year thereafter. Each user shall pay a minimum monthly charge of one base rate plus a volume rate for all consumption over three hundred cubic feet per month. Monthly charge (sewer) 2010 RATE 2011 RATE 2012 RATE 2013 RATE 2014—2017 2018 RATE Base rate (includes 300 cubic feet of water consumptionper month) $57.45 $62.80 $68.15 $70.15 $70.15 Volume rate (per 100 cubic feet of metered water consumptionper month) $5.95 $6.50 $7.05 $7.25 $7.25 Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 10 pt Page 7 (b) Beginning on January 15, 20182019, and on January 15th each year thereafter the rates set forth for the year 2017 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change, provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2013-001, § 4, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 2014-001, § 4, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 2015-001, § 4, 1-20-2015; Ord. No. 2016-004, § 4, 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 2017-001, § 4, 1-17-2017) 13.12.150 - Industrial user classification and charges. The rates and charges for industrial users, as defined in Sections 13.08.240, 13.08.250, and [Chapter] 13.36, shall be as follows: (1) All user charges shall be based upon equitable unit charges established for flow BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) loading and TSS (total suspended solids) loading, based upon the average BOD, TSS and other parameter(s) concentrations (as established by the public works director) monitored for the industrial user and the flow recorded in the monitoring manhole or water use. (2) A minimum monthly charge will be established by the city to cover the basic sewer costs and monitoring of the industrial user's wastewater discharge, and in the event the monthly sewer bill does not exceed this amount the industrial user shall agree to pay the estimated minimum monthly charge. This charge shall be reviewed from time to time and adjusted to ensure the charge is covering the monitoring services and sewer costs provided and must be reviewed every two years. Initially, the monthly charges shall be based on the following, unless otherwise established in the negotiated discharge permit: (A) For an industrial user with waste strength less than two hundred fifty mg/l, measured as five- day BOD and TSS, and other parameters within limits established in Sections 13.08.240, 13.08.250, [and Chapter] 13.36, and whose discharge does not require regular monitoring other than flow, the minimum monthly charge is as set forth below: Sewer Charges (monthly) 2010 RATE 2011 RATE 2012 RATE 2013 RATE 2014—20172018 RATE Waste strength <250 mg/l $352.00 $384.00 $417.00 $429.00 $429.00 (B) For an industrial user with waste strength in excess of two hundred fifty mg/l for two months or more per year, the minimum monthly charge is as set forth below: Sewer Charges (monthly) 2010 RATE 2011 RATE 2012 RATE 2013 RATE 2014—2017 2018 RATE Waste strength >250 mg/l $1,406.00 $1,536.00 $1,666.00 $1,715.00 $1,715.00 Formatted Table Formatted Table Page 8 (C) Beginning January 15, 20182019, and each January 15th thereafter, the charges set forth in subsections (1)(A) and (1)(B), shall be increased annually, by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (3) Until such time as a sewer user charge analysis can be conducted to establish equitable charges under a negotiated discharge permit between the city and the industrial user, the following shall be used as the basis for industrial user charges: (A) Flow based charge per cubic foot of wastewater discharged; (B) BOD charge per pound of BOD discharged; and (C) TSS charge per pound of TSS discharged, pursuant to the following table: Sewer charge (monthly) 2010 RATE 2011 RATE 2012 RATE 2013 RATE 2014—20172018 RATE Flow-based charge (per cubic foot) $0.01681 $0.01837 $0.01993 $0.02051 $0.02051 BOD charge (per pound BOD) $0.529 $0.578 $0.627 $0.645 $0.645 TSS charge (per pound TSS) $0.354 $0.386 $0.419 $0.431 $0.431 (D) Beginning January 15, 20182019, and each January 15th thereafter, the charges set forth in subsection (c), shall be increased annually, by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. (4) Flow shall be based upon one hundred percent of the water consumption or rate of flow of wastewater discharge into the sewer (measured in an industrial user installed flow measurement and recording equipment installed in control manhole, pursuant to Chapter 13.36). Strength of wastewater discharged shall be established based upon twenty-four-hour composite samples made by the city at the control manhole and tested by the city's wastewater treatment plant laboratory or state certified testing laboratory. All testing shall be in accordance with the latest edition of "Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater," APHA, AWWA and WPCF. BOD and TSS, pounds per day, shall be calculated based upon concentration of composite samples and established flow rates. (5) Appeal. (A) If any user believes that a portion of the user's metered flow, larger than ten percent, is not discharged into the sewer system (when flow measurement is not provided in the control manhole), the user should make written application to the public works director for review of the user's flow of wastewater. If the public works director agrees that charges for the user should be adjusted, they shall so notify the city council, which may approve such change, or direct a recomputation of the user's sewer rates. (B) If the public works director does not agree to the adjustment of user charges, the user may further appeal to the city council, which may direct further study or take other appropriate action. Formatted Table Page 9 (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2013-001, §§ 5—7, 1-22-2013; Ord. No. 2014- 001, § 5, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 2015-001, § 5, 1-20-2015; Ord. No. 2016-004, § 5, 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 2017-001, § 5, 1-17-2017) 13.12.160 - Low income senior citizens' rates. (a) For qualifying senior citizens as defined in this section, the base residential rates and consumption and volume charges set out in Sections 13.12.040 and 13.12.120 shall be reduced by forty percent; provided, however, that the CPI increases referred to in Sections 13.12.040 and 13.12.120 shall not be so reduced. (b) For purposes of this section, the term "qualifying senior citizens" shall mean those ratepayers who are sixty-one years of age or older, whose household income is thirty thousand dollars or less. For purposes of verifying income, ratepayers seeking to qualify under this section shall provide annual proof of age and income as may be required by the city upon forms retained by the finance director for that purpose. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2012-017, § 1, 9-4-2012) 13.12.170 - Payments and deposits. The water and sewer rates and charges set forth in Sections 13.12.010 through 13.12.160 and the stormwater rates and charges set forth in Sections 13.12.500 through 13.12.550 are and shall be considered rates and charges for the combined utility systems. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.180 - Partial collection of rates. In the event of partial payment of the total amount of such rates and charges, such payment shall be applied prorata to amounts due under Sections 13.12.010 through 13.12.160 and in Sections 13.12.500 through 13.12.550. All remedies available under this chapter, including termination of water and sewer utility service, shall be available to the city for the collection of any balance due that has become delinquent. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.190 - Billing of charges. All charges authorized under this chapter shall be billed to the owner of the premises being served, provided that upon written authorization by such owner charges may be billed to the tenant. The owner has complete responsibility for payment of charges even if the tenant is receiving the bill. A fully executed rental agreement between the owner and the tenant is deemed as acceptable authorization. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.200 - Utility and lien search and special water meter reading requests. The city City of Arlington provides utility and lien searches and special meter readings for the closing totals for real estate transactions occurring in Arlington. The cost of providing a utility and lien search and special meter readings shall be paid in advance by those making the request. Page 10 (1) For each request for service received by the city of Arlington the following listed fee(s) shall be charged and imposed: Services Fees 1.Utility and lien search request $30.00 2.Special water meter reading request $50.00 (2) For the purpose of this chapter "special water meter reading" shall be defined as a reading of a customer's water meter occurring on any day other than the day the city has established as the property's regular scheduled water meter reading. (3) Every request received by the city City of Arlington, whether by mail, fax or electronically will be either charged the above fee for an estimated closing amount or the above fee for a special meter reading and an actual closing amount. The fees will be added to the closing amount given to the escrow company. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.210 - Due date for charges. The monthly utility bill for water, sewer, and stormwater service shall be paid immediately upon billing and will be considered delinquent if not paid in full twenty days from the billing date in which the service was originally charged. A penalty of five percent for each thirty days or fraction thereof shall be assessed against all delinquencies. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.220 - Failure to receive mail. Failure to receive mail shall not be recognized as a valid excuse for failure to pay water bills when due. Change in ownership of property and change in mailing address must be provided to the finance department. All bills shall be sent to the customer's billing address provided the city. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.230 - Connection charges for customers outside city limits. In addition to the foregoing rates and charges, the city shall charge at the time of connection for each service located outside city limits that connects to the water or sewer system the charges set forth in Sections 13.12.240 and 13.12.250. Additional regulations regarding utility connections outside city limits are contained in Chapter 13.20. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2015-030, § 1, 12-21-2015) Page 11 Editor's note— Ord. No. 2015-030, § 1, adopted December 21, 2015, amended § 13.12.230, to read as set out herein. Previously § 13.12.230 was titled "Connection charges—Surcharge for customers outside city limits." 13.12.240 - Water connection and meter charges. (a) Connection Charge. A connection charge is a charge for a share of the city's potable water system that a service connection must pay as a condition of being allowed to connect to the city's potable water system. The proportionate share is based on the fixture counts of water consuming devices at a service location as determined at the time of connection, or when improvements or additions increase the fixture counts of water consuming devices. The assessment of fixture counts shall be established by the building official, or their designee, based on water consuming device fixture counts established by the International Plumbing Code, version consistent with version in use by the city building department. The water meter size shall be based on the maximum allowable fixture counts set forth in the below table: Meter Size Fixture Count Connection Charge 5/8 inch or ¾ inch 0 - 37 $6,868.00 1 inch 37.5 — 89 $17,244.00 1½ inch 89.5 — 286 $34,488.00 2 inch 286.5 — 532 $55,181.00 3 inch 532.5 — 1,300 $110,362.00 4 inch 1,300.5 — 3,600 $172,441.00 6 inch 3,600.5 — 8,200 $344,883.00 Over 6 inches To be established at time of service request (b) Meter Installation Charge. In addition to the connection charges specified in subsection (a), the city shall charge for each building or service connected to the water system within the city, a meter installation charge, as set forth in the below table: Meter Size Installation Charge 5/8 inch or ¾ inch $720.00 Page 12 (c) Performance of Work. The city may perform all or part of the installation of the service at the sole cost of the person receiving the water service. In such case, the applicant shall deposit with the finance director the estimated amount of the cost of installation prior to the work being done. (d) Time of Payment of Charges—Excess and Deficiencies. All charges imposed under this section, including connection charges, meter fees, material, labor and overhead costs, shall be paid in advance. If any advance payment based on an estimate is excessive, the city shall refund the excess on completion; and if the estimated amount paid is insufficient, the city shall bill such excess to the person owing the same and such excess shall be forthwith paid to the city. (e) Additional Charges. An additional charge will be made in all cases for repair of such street paving, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks as may be damaged by the installation of the water service, based upon actual cost to the city of materials, equipment, labor and overhead. Upon application, the city will estimate the amount of the additional charge, and the applicant shall deposit with the finance director the estimated amount prior to the work being done. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2015-030, § 2, 12-21-2015) 13.12.250 - Sewer connection charges. Except as otherwise provided herein, the city shall charge a sewer connection charge for each sanitary sewer service connecting to the city's sewer system. Sewer connection fees shall be based on the size of the water meter service as established in Section 13.12.240, as determined at the time of connection, or when improvements or additions increase the fixture counts of water consuming devices. These fees shall be paid for each building or service to be connected to the sewage system, whether it connects directly to the sewer line or is combined with two or more services and connected to the sewer line at a single point. Sewer connection fees are as set forth in the below table: Water Meter Size Sewer Connection Fee 5/8 or ¾ inch $4,840.00 1 inch $12,099.00 Page 13 inches $4,840 per ERU (1) Connection charges for industrial users as defined in Section 13.08.060 shall be computed as set forth in Section 13.12.260. (2) Side Sewer Installation. All side sewers shall be installed in accordance with Section 13.08.210. (3) In all cases there shall also be paid a side sewer inspection fee in the amount of one hundred eighty dollars. Side sewer inspection shall include connection to the sewer main line and inspection of monitoring manholes. (4) Field inspection fees for inspection requested other than side sewer permits shall be charged at the rate of seventy-five dollars per hour with one-hour minimum charge. (5) All charges imposed under this chapter shall be paid in advance. If any advance payment based on an estimate is insufficient, then the city shall bill such excess to the person owing the same. (6) Industrial. Industrial applications require submittal of a written description of the industrial process, with a floor plan of the plumbing system that defines expected production levels and water consumption. Equivalent residential unit determination will be computed from the forecasted average daily consumption (not discounted for weekends or holidays). (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2015-030, § 3, 12-21-2015) 13.12.260 - Sewer connection charges—Industrial. For those users which discharge industrial waste as defined in Section 13.08.060(11), the public works director or his or her designee shall establish a connection fee based on the criteria set forth in this section. To the extent possible, the public works director or designee shall utilize historical data in establishing the connection fee. (1) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (A) "Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) of BOD" means twelve and one-half pounds of biochemical oxygen demand per month. (B) "Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) of flow" means one thousand cubic feet per month of flow. (C) "Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) of TSS" means twelve and one-half pounds of total suspended solids per month. (2) Industrial applications require submittal of a written description of the industrial process, with a floor plan of the plumbing system that defines expected production levels and water consumption. (3) Equivalent residential unit determination will be computed from the forecasted average daily consumption (not discounted for weekends or holidays). Page 14 (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2015-030, § 4, 12-21-2015) 13.12.270 - Appeals. Any property owner of an approved final plat, subdivision, multiple residential dwelling, or commercial, nonresidential, or industrial property may administratively appeal the sewer or water connection charges established herein to the city's hearing examiner, which shall review the reasonableness of the connection fee proposed to be charged, taking into account other mitigation which may have been made to impacts on the city water and sewer systems. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010) 13.12.500 - Classifications, rates, charges and rules for stormwater service. The classifications, rates and charges for stormwater service and the rules governing such service are fixed as follows in Sections 13.12.510 through 13.12.550, and shown in Tables 2 and 3 below. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2010-027, § 1, 12-20-2010) 13.12.510 - Classification of property. The city engineer shall estimate or measure the impervious area of each parcel of developed real property within the boundaries of the utility to determine the number of equivalent service units (ESUs), as defined in Section 13.28.050(m), that are contained therein; six thousand square feet of impervious area shall equal one ESU. See Table 2. (1) All single-family residences, duplexes and triplexes are deemed to contain one ESU per dwelling unit. (2) For all other developed real properties, including multifamily, condominiums and mobile home parks, the utility shall determine the number of ESUs contained thereon by dividing the number of square feet of impervious area on each property by six thousand; the total thus obtained will be rounded to the nearest whole number representing the ESUs contained on such property. (3) Each developed parcel of property shall be deemed to contain a minimum of one ESU. Credits shall not reduce this minimum. Table 2. Property Classification and ESUs for Stormwater Rate Assessment Stormwater Property Classification Number of ESUs Exempt N/A Undeveloped 0 Residential, SFR 1 Residential, Duplex 2, 1 per dwelling unit Page 15 (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2010-027, § 2, 12-20-2010) 13.12.520 - Charges based on impervious area. In accordance with the policy established in Section 13.28.090, the service charge shall be determined by the amount of impervious area contained on each parcel of real property. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2010-027, § 3, 12-20-2010) 13.12.530 - Property exempt from service charges. The following special categories of property are exempt from service charges: (1) City street rights-of-way; (2) State of Washington highway rights-of-way and Snohomish County road rights-of-way so long as the state of Washington and Snohomish County shall agree to maintain, construct and improve all drainage facilities contained within such rights-of-way as required by the utility in conformance with all utility standards for maintenance, construction and improvement hereafter established by the utility and so far as such maintenance, construction and improvements shall be achieved at no cost to the utility or to the city. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2010-027, § 4, 12-20-2010) 13.12.540 - Initial service charge rates. In accordance with the rate structure established herein, there is hereby levied upon all developed real property within the boundaries of the utility, the following service charges: (1) State and city utility taxes are included in the following rates and charges for stormwater service. See Table 3. Page 16 (2) Beginning on January 15, 20182019, the rates set forth for the year 2017 2018 shall be increased annually by the October reported percentage increase of the consumer price index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for all urban consumers, or other measure commonly used by the city should it change; provided, however, that no annual increase shall exceed two percent; and provided further, that notwithstanding any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease. Stormwater charges (monthly) 2011 RATE 2012 RATE 2013 RATE 2014—20172018 RATE Base rate per ESU 4.75 5.82 $6.89 $6.89 (3) For all other developed property including multifamily, condominiums and mobile home parks within the boundaries of the utility, except as specified under Section 13.28.130, the monthly service charge shall be based on the above table (Table 3) per month multiplied by the number of equivalent service units determined by the utility to be contained in such parcel. For all single- family property owners qualifying for the senior low-income utility discount established in Section 13.12.140, the discount shall apply to stormwater service charges. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2010-027, § 5, 12-20-2010; Ord. No. 2014-001, § 6, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 2015-001, § 6, 1-20-2015; Ord. No. 2016-004, § 6, 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 2017-001, § 6, 1-17-2017) 13.12.550 - Credit potential for private, on-site control facilities on non single-family properties and school facilities. (a) The utility may grant a credit for private, on-site control facilities that benefit the overall stormwater system. Details pertaining to eligibility and applying for a credit are detailed in the Stormwater Credit Manual as defined in Section [13.28.060]. The eligibility of the credit shall be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure proper maintenance of said private facilities. The administrator of the utility shall determine the forms, requirements and process for determining eligibility. (b) The utility shall grant public schools additional credit upon receipt of an acceptable curriculum showing how the district provides education regarding stormwater issues. Each site owned and operated by the district in support of education shall be eligible for this credit in addition to any site-specific credits also available for individual sites. Credit requirements shall be as established in the stormwater credit manual as defined in Section [13.28.060], The administrator of the utility shall determine the forms, requirements and process for determining eligibility. (Ord. No. 2010-008, § 2, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2010-027, § 6, 12-20-2010) Formatted Table City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: NB #2 Attachment C COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 4, 2017 SUBJECT: 2018 Lodging Tax Distribution ATTACHMENTS: 2018 Lodging Tax Distribution Worksheet DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Finance; Kristin Garcia – Finance Director 360‐403‐3431 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $170,000 BUDGET CATEGORY: Lodging Tax BUDGETED AMOUNT: $170,000 LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: A total of 21 lodging tax grant applications were received with requests totaling $187,395. The City funds a maximum of 66% of total project costs and the applicants are required to match at least 33% of total project costs. $170,000 was the amount budgeted to be awarded in 2018. Distributions were made as follows; DABA withdrew their request for funding for the Viking Fest event. The Genealogical Society received partial funding. Equipment, social activities and promotional “give away” items were not funded as these were not deemed critical to the success of the event nor tie directly with tourism promotion. Applications with a score of 60 or less received 90% funding or until the $170,000 was fully distributed. All other applicants were fully funded. HISTORY: On August 23, 2017, a training session was held for prospective applicants. The application due date was October 6, 2017. Applicants were interviewed by the committee on November 1, 2017. The committee met on November 3, 2017 to review and discuss grant applications. ALTERNATIVES: Do not approve funding distributions for 2018 Remit back to the lodging tax advisory committee for additional review and discussion RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve the 2018 funding distribution as recommended by the lodging tax advisory committee.