12 12 2017 Agenda Packet
AGENDA
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 6:00 P.M.
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Call to Order -
1.
Roll Call -
2.
Agenda Approval - ACTION
3.
Special Presentations
4.
Paxton Moon
Student of the Month
Proclamation Wreaths Across America
City Councilmember Russ Hendrickson Appreciation
Public Comment -
5.
the meeting recorder.
NOT
For items on the agenda, comments will be welcomed at this time.
For items on the agenda, comments will be welcomed at the schedutime
of that agenda item.
Consent Agenda: ACTION
6.
Minutes: Regular meeting, November 28, 2017
a.
Payables: Checks #
b.
Public Hearing none scheduled
7.
Ordinance No. 1038, Amending the 2017 City of Yelm Budget ACTION
8 a.
Presenter: Finance Director, Joe Wolfe
Attachments: Staff Report, Ordinance No. 1038
Ordinance No. 1036, Monthly Water Rates ACTION
b.
Presenter: Public Works Director, Chad Bedlington
Attachments: Staff Report, Ordinance No. 1036
Old Business: none scheduled.
9.
Department Updates by City Administrator, Michael Grayum
10.
Council and Mayor -
11.
Councilmember Curry
represents Yelm on the following committees:
Thurston County Solid Waste
Yelm Finance Department
Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Committee
Yelm Public Safety Committee
Authority Liaison
Councilmember Carmody represents Yelm on the following committees:
Intercity Transit Board Yelm Finance Department
Committee
Yelm Community & Economic
Development Committee
Councilmember Colt represents Yelm on the following committees:
Yelm Community & Economic Development Committee
Councilmember Stillwell represents Yelm on the following committees:
Thurston County EDC Board Yelm Finance Department
Committee
Yelm Public Safety Committee
Councilmember Wood represents Yelm on the following committees:
Thurston Regional Planning Yelm Public Works Committee
Transportation Council (TRPC)
TComm 911 Admin Board
Councilmember DePinto
represents Yelm on the following committees:
Thurston County Law and
South Thurston Economic Justice
Development Initiative group
Yelm Public Safety Committee
(STEDI)
Yelm Community & Economic
Development Committee
Councilmember Hendrickson
represents Yelm on the following
committees:
Thurston County EMS-Medic Yelm Emergency Operations
OneBoard
Yelm Public Works Committee
Mayor Foster
represents Yelm on the following committees:
Yelm Community & Economic Yelm Finance Department
Development CommitteeCommittee
Yelm Public Works Committee
Thurston Regional Planning Yelm Emergency Operations
CouncilBoard
South Sound Military and Nisqually River Council
Community Partnership
Community Investment
Partnership (CIP)
Executive Session -
12. no session scheduled.
Correspondence -
13. (Correspondence is available upon request).
Adjourn -
14.
Upcoming Meetings:
City Council Meeting, Tuesday, December 26, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
has been CANCELLED
Study Session Meeting, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
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Agenda Item 6a Minutes
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YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017 MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present: EJ Curry, Molly Carmody, Jennifer Littlefield, Tad Stillwell,
Tracey Wood, Joe DePinto and Russ Hendrickson.
3. Agenda Approval
17-233 MOTION BY MOLLY CARMODY TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
SECONDED BY JENNIFER LITTLEFIELD. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Pro-Tem Tracey Wood swore Mayor Elect JW Foster into offic
Mayor Foster swore Councilmember Elect Cody Colt into office and
seat.
Mayor Foster swore Councilmember Elect EJ Curry into office.
4. Special Presentations-
Mayor Foster presented Jennifer Littlefield with a plaque and t
years of service to Yelm.
5. Public Comment- no comment
6. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes Regular meeting November 14, 2017 & Special Workshop November 7,
2017.
b. Payables
17-234 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. SECONDED BY EJ CURRY. MOTION CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing
Ordinance No. 1034, Monthly Sewer Fees
Ordinance No. 1035 & 1036, Water Consumption Rates
Mayor Foster opened the Public Hearing at 6:11 pm.
Public Works Director Chad Bedlington gave a presentation on the
changes.
Mark Jensen spoke against raising the water and sewer rates.
Barb Bange spoke against a rate increase.
James Blair stated the rates in Yelm are too high.
Councilmember DePinto read a letter given to him by a citizen na
spoke against raising the rates for water or sewer in her letter
11-28-17
Agenda Item 6a Minutes
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Mayor Foster closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 pm.
8. New Business
a. Ordinance No. 1034, Monthly Sewer Fees
17-235 MOTION BY MOLLY CARMODY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 1034,
ADOPTING THE 2018 TO 2020 SEWER RATES TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1,
2018. SECONDED BY JOE DEPINTO. YES-CURRY, CARMODY, STILLWELL
AND HENDRICKSON. NO-WOOD AND DEPINTO. ABSTAIN-COLT. MOTION
CARRIED.
b. Ordinance No. 1035 & 1036, Water Consumption Rates
17-236 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO MOVE ORDINANCE NO. 1036, WATER
CONSUMPTION RATES TO THE NEXT STUDY SESSION FOR ADDITIONAL
DISCUSSION. YES-CURRY, COLT, STILLWELL, WOOD, DEPINTO AND
HENDRICKSON. NO-CARMODY. MOTION CARRIED.
c. Ordinance No. 1037, Regulation of Solicitation
17-237 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 1037 ADDING
SECTION 5.21 TO THE YELM MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH WILL REGULATE
SOLICITATION, ACTIVITY IN THE CITY LIMITS OF YELM. SECONDED BY E
CURRY. NO-CARMODY. MOTION CARRIED.
9. Old Business none scheduled
10. Department Updates by City Administrator Michael Grayum -
Brent Dille is separating from Bean, Gentry, Wheeler and Peterne
will be opening his own law office.
Christmas in the Park is coming up this weekend.
New staff members include Court Clerk Donni Burnham and Building
Chris Vacarro. Open positions with the City include Public Works
Projects Manager, Wastewater Facility Operator I/II, Utility Bil
Deputy City Clerk/Human Resource Assistant and two new Police Of
Finance Director Joe Wolfe is working on getting the GFOA Distin
Budget Award.
The City of Yelm will be getting a new website soon.
The Economic Development plan is on track.
There is a Human Resource Audit/Assessment underway at City Hall
The report from Johnson Controls will be done by February.
AC Water Line replacement/improvements will be starting soon.
Phase I of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility will start soon.
Holiday Food and Gift Drive will take place at the Public Safety
City Hall.
11. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Curry attended the Yelm Public Safety Committee meeting, the
Yelm Finance Committee meeting and the SE Thurston County Fire A
Liaison committee meeting.
Councilmember Carmody attended the Intercity Transit Board meeting and the
Yelm Finance Committee meeting.
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Councilmember Stillwell attended the Thurston County EDC Board meeting, the
Yelm Finance Committee meeting and the Yelm Public Safety Commit
Councilmember DePinto would like to add the discussion of the Business and
Occupation tax code to the next Study Session and he will be pre
information at that meeting. Councilmember DePinto congratulated
Councilmember Colt and welcomed him to Council.
Mayor Foster thanked Councilmember Littlefield for her service on Council.
Mayor Foster attended the Economic Development Council Visitor C
South Sound Military and Community Partnership meeting
12. Executive Session none scheduled
13. Correspondence included
17-238 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON TO ADJOURN, SECONDED BY TRACEY
WOOD. MOTION CARRIED.
14. Adjourned 8:00 pm.
__________________________ Attest: _________________________
JW Foster, Mayor Lori Mossman, Cit
These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Counc
available on the city website at www.ci.yelm.wa.us.
11-28-17
Agenda Item 7 Proclamation-Wreaths Across America Day
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CITY OF YELM
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Wreaths Across America, a non-profit organization, began in 2006 as an extension
of the Arlington National Cemetery Wreath Project, which was started in 1992 when wreaths
donated by the Worcester Wreath Company were
heroes during the holidays; and
WHEREAS, the Mary Ball Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution of the
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution are partnering with Wreaths
Across America with a mission to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who serve and
TEACH our children the value of freedom; and
WHEREAS, family members, friends and volunteers will help adorn the gravesites at the Camp
Lewis Cemetery at Joint Base Lewis-McChordan
freedom throughout history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JW Foster, Mayor of Yelm,Washington, do hereby proclaim December
Wreaths Across America Day.
16, 2017, as
th
SIGNED IN THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON, THIS 12DAY DECEMBER 2017.
__________________________
JW Foster, Mayor, City of Yelm
Agenda Item 8a Ordinance No. 1038, Budget Amendment
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City of Yelm
STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor J.W Foster
Yelm City Council
From: Joseph Wolfe, Finance Director
th
Date: December 6, 2018 (for December 12 City Council Meeting)
Subj: 2017 City of Yelm Budget Ordinance No. 1038
Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. 1038 amending the adopted 2017 Budget. This
makes necessary technical adjustments to increase General Fund r
expenditure appropriations by $198,871.
Background
The City realized additional revenues and expenditures during 20
RevenueExpenditures
Loan from the State of Washington for Budget Development Assistance Sandi
two police vehicles Hines
Interest on Contracts Salary and Benefit Costs for Accounting
Yelm Community Center Rental Fees Assistant 2 position in the Finance
Donations and private contributions to Department
the City
Sale of unclaimed property
Current Situation
Currently, these revenues and expenditures are not appropriated
However, these revenues and expenditures have been realized, req
adjustments detailed in appendix B of ordinance 1038.
Agenda Item 8a Ordinance No. 1038, Budget Amendment
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CITY OF YELM
ORDINANCE NO. 1038
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2017 City of Yelm Budget as adopted by
Ordinance No. 1016 in November 2016, by increasing appropriations in
excess of original estimates.
The City Council of the City of Yelm, Washington ordains as foll
Section 1. 2017 budgeted amounts for expenditures from General Fund (001), for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, are increased by $198,
operational and capital purchases as detailed in appendices A &
Section 2. The salary scale for 2017 is amended as detailed in Appendix II. This
amendment codifies the previously approved salary increase to the
position of Building Official;
Section 3. The budget for the year 2017 as amended by the changes in Section 1
shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk who is hereby dir
transmit this supplemental budget to the Auditor of the State of
Washington, Division of Municipal Corporations.
Section 4. Ratify and Confirmation Clause Any action taken pursuant to this
ordinance but prior to the effective date is hereby ratified and
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect five days following publica
th
PASSED and signed in authentication on this 12 day of December, 2017.
__________________________________
J.W. Foster, Mayor
Authenticated: __________________________________
Lori Mossman, City Clerk
Passed and Approved: December 12, 2017
PUBLISHED: Nisqually Valley News: December 22, 2017
Effective: December 27, 2017
Agenda Item 8a Ordinance No. 1038, Budget Amendment
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CITY OF YELM
2017 Budget Appropriation Adjustment
Exhibit "A"
REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCESEXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES
FUND
Current BudgetAdjustmentRevised BudgetCurrent BudgetAdjustmentRe
General Government Operating Funds
General Fund
001General$ 7,390,448$ 198,871$ 7,589,319$ 7,390,448$ 198,871$ 7,589,319
Subtotal General Fund 7,390,448 198,871 7,589,319 7,390,448 198,871 7,589,319
Special Revenue Funds
101Street Operating 576,839 - 576,839 576,839 - 576,839
102Arterial Street 96,445 - 96,445 96,445 - 96,445
107Tourism Promotion 232,826 - 232,826 232,826 - 232,826
109YPD School Resource 84,215 - 84,215 84,215 - 84,215
120Transportation Facility Charge 641,537 - 641,537 641,537 - 641,537
Subtotal Special Revenue Funds 1,631,862 - 1,631,862 1,631,862 - 1,631,862
Internal Service Funds
501Information Technology - -
502Equipment Rental & Repair - - -
Subtotal Internal Service Funds - - - - -
-
Total General Government Operating Funds 9,022,310 198,871 9,221,181 - 9,022,310 198,871
9,221,181
General Government Non-Operating Funds
Special Revenue Funds
104Cumulative Reserve/Urban Dev. 20,548 - 20,548 20,548 -
20,548
105Park Reserve 1,014 - 1,014 1,014 - 1,014
119Deposits/Surety/Retainage - - - - -
-
Subtotal Special Revenue Funds 21,562 - 21,562 21,562 -
21,562
Debt Service Funds
200LTGO Bond Redemption 495,150 - 495,150 495,150 - 495,150
202Killion Road LID #2 Repayments 726,638 - 726,638 726,638 - 726,638
203Sewer Revenue Bond/Loans 266,445 - 266,445 266,445 - 266,445
204Sewer Bond/Loan Reserves 421,074 - 421,074 421,074 - 421,074
205Park Reserve - - - - - -
Subtotal Debt Service Funds 1,909,307 - 1,909,307 1,909,307 - 1,909,307
Capital Improvement Funds
302Municipal Building 810,429 - 810,429 810,429 - 810,429
316Road/Street Construction 804,584 - 804,584 804,584 - 804,584
Subtotal Capital Improvement Funds 1,615,013 - 1,615,013 1,615,013 - 1,615,013
Total General Govt Non-Operating Funds 3,545,882 - 3,545,882 3,545,882 - 3,545,882
Enterprise Funds
400Stormwater Utility 119,158 - 119,158 119,158 - 119,158
401Water Utility 6,051,261 - 6,051,261 6,051,261 - 6,051,261
402Utility Consumer Deposits - - - - -
-
404Water Capital Improvements 2,527,923 - 2,527,923 2,527,923 - 2,527,923
405Water Revenue Debt Redemption 1,019,085 - 1,019,085 1,019,085 - 1,019,085
406Water Revenue Debt Reserve 926,829 - 926,829 926,829 - 926,829
412Sewer/Resuse Utility 3,280,605 - 3,280,605 3,280,605 - 3,280,605
413Sewer/Reuse Capital Reserve 3,574,686 - 3,574,686 3,574,686 - 3,574,686
415Sewer Bond Refi & Reserve 216,564 - 216,564 216,564 - 216,564
430Shortline Railroad 6,199 - 6,199 6,199 - 6,199
431Water Construction Fund 358,661 - 358,661 358,661 - 358,661
Subtotal Enterprise Funds 18,080,971 - 18,080,971 18,080,971 - 18,080,971
Total Enterprise Funds 18,080,971 - 18,080,971 18,080,971 - 18,080,971
Total Budget$ 30,649,163$ 198,871$ 30,848,034$ 30,649,163$ 198,871$ 30,848,034
Agenda Item 8a Ordinance No. 1038, Budget Amendment
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Appendix II
Salary Schedule 2017 City of Yelm Annual Salary
ClassificationFlat RateMinimumMaximum
Accounting Clerk/Office Assist.$41,508$49,800
AccountantVacant$47,544$56,772
Assistant to City Administrator$55,884$66,636
Associate Planner $67,668$81,192
Baliff$17.49
Building Inspector$56,376$67,632
Building Official $73,160$87,593
Certified Court Interpreter$40 -$55 per session
City Administrator
Vacant$ 1 07,979$144,702
City Clerk/HR Manager $72,084$86,148
Civil Service Secretary $18.56
Community Development Director $103,838$ 8 6,892$103,848
Computer Support Specialist$56,100$67,320
IT Network AdministratorVacant$57,768$68,976
Councilmembers$7,200$7,200
Court Administrator $63,972$76,440
Court Clerk$44,376$53,232
Deputy City Clerk Vacant$50,844$60,984
Finance Director$83,340$99,600
Judge $34,356$34,356
Judge Pro-Tem$45 hr$0
Mayor $30,000 $30,000
Permit Coordinator / Office Assistant$42,792$51,336
Police Chief
$111,972$ 9 3,696$111,972
Police Dept. Admininstrative Asst. $48,384$58,032
Police Detective (Officers rate + 5%)$66,352$75,468
Police Officer$63,195$75,468
Police Records Clerk $44,376$53,232
Police Sergeant$85,283$88,300
Police CommanderVacant$97,130$101,055
Provisional Police OfficerVacant
Public Works Administrative Asst. Vacant$48,384$58,032
Public Works Director
$105,840$ 8 8,548$105,840
PW Field Supervisor Vacant$64,572$77,100
PW Manager$76,304$91,113
PW Maintenance Worker$44,532$53,220
PW Maint. Worker/Equip Operator$50,376$60,120
PW Maint. Worker/Mechanic$54,216$64,740
Senior Accounting ClerkVacant$53,592$64,296
TreasurerVacant$58,404$70,068
Utility Clerk $48,444$58,128
Water Plant Operator $56,160$67,056
WWTP Reuse System Manager $68,748$82,092
WWTP Reuse System Operator $56,160$67,056
WWTP Reuse System Operator Asst.$46,476$55,524
Agenda Item 8b Ordinance No. 1036, Monthly Water Rates
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City of Yelm
STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor JW Foster
Yelm City Council
From: Chad Bedlington, Public Works Director
Date: December 5, 2017 (for December 12, 2017 City Council Meeting)
Subj: Ordinance 1036 - Revisions to YMC 13.04.250 - Monthly Wat
Attach: Ordinance 1036
Recommendation
Approve Ordinance 1036 whereby adopting the 2018 to 2020 monthly
effect January 1, 2018.
Background
The City Council adopted the 2010 Water System Plan (WSP) in Mar
of Resolution 514. The WSP outlined the operational and maintenan
current debt, and future capital improvement needs. A financial
completed as part of the WSP update and City Council adopted the
via Ordinance 918. The 2010 WSP set water rate increases from 2
further rate increases have occurred since year end 2015.
The City is required to update it WSP every seven (7) years. In
updated to the WSP as required. The update will be completed in
City staff and Financial Consulting Services Group (FCSG) presen
analysis to City Council at the 9/11/2017 work session. At that
City Council to evaluate alternatives to the rate increases prop
structure. Two ordinances were brought forward for Council cons
11/28/2017 City Council Meeting and public hearing. Council opted
action on water rates at that time and conducted a discussion to
needs of the rate increases at the City Council work session on 12/5/2017.
Current Situation
The updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and financial forecas
have been completed. The CIP has been altered to reduce future
actual completed project costs being lower than the 10-year proj
revised capital improvement needs based on newly constructed assets brought into service
over the last 7-year term.
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Agenda Item 8b Ordinance No. 1036, Monthly Water Rates
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The financial forecast completed by FCSG evaluated the utilities
operating costs and reserves, debt service, and capital program costs. Based on the
updated forecast it is recommended to increase water rates by 5%
a year from 2020 to 2024 then reducing to 3% a year for the rema
term.
The City currently charges a flat base rate to water customers p
rate based on quantities of water used by customers on a monthly
A series of single-year scenarios was developed to determine an
including:
1. Adoption of the proposed 5% increase in the base rate and consu
change in the five tier rate structure
2. No change in base rate (0% increase), and 5% increase in consum
change in the five tier rate structure
3. No change in base rate (0% increase), and 5% increase in consum
four tier rate structure
4. Increase base rate by proposed 5%, and 5% increase in consumpti
four tier rate structure (ordinance 1036 proposed)
The results of these four alternatives are attached. In summary, scenarios 2 and 3 resulted
in highly variable increases/decreases ranging from some high co
17% reduction in consumption rates, and other customers seeing a
consumption rates. Scenario 1 is a flat, basic, increase to all
demonstrated an optimized structure for the maximum number of wa
still achieving the necessary overall rate increases to meet the
capital funding needs.
City staff recommends proceeding with adoption of scenario 4 and
by 5%, and increase the consumption rate by 5% for years 2018 and 2019, and
increase in 2020 with a new four tier rate structure beginning i
structure provides for a smoother distribution to low and mid ti
which make up the vast majority of our customer base (over 85%)
consumption rates to higher consumers which makes up less than 2
customer base.
Upon the conclusion of the third rate increase in 2020 it is als
rates at a minimum based on the consumer price index for our reg
rates to keep up with inflation.
City staff also recommends a rate review be conducted every two
determine if the rate increases are capable of supporting the pr
utility, and to determine if lower or higher rate increases are
and comprehensive look at rates is a best management practice th
in the past and a needed improvement for stronger fiscal respons
from the water utility to our customers.
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Agenda Item 8b Ordinance No. 1036, Monthly Water Rates
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CITY OF YELM
ORDINANCE NO. 1036
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Yelm,
Washington amending Chapter 13.04.250 Yelm Municipal Code
relating to monthly water rates a n d d e c l a r i n g a n e f f e c t i v e
d a t e o f J a n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 8 .
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm ("City") is a non-charter Code city located in Thurston
County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the City has been working on an update of its 2010 Water System Plan; and
WHEREAS, the draft updated plan includes a financial analysis and rate increase
recommendation which supports existing and future debt, operation and maintenance of the
water system, and new capital projects identified in the updated Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP); and
WHEREAS, the 10 year planning horizon of the CIP and associated financial analysis portions
of the updated water system plan have been completed; and
WHEREAS, the financial analysis included a recommendation for rate increases of 5%
in 2018 and 2019 followed by annual increases of 4.50% from 2020 through 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council last adopted rate increases in 2010 via Ordinance Numbers 905
and 918; and
WHEREAS, Ordinances Numbers 905 and 918 adopted rate increases for 2010 through 2015,
as recommended by the financial analysis completed with the 2010 Water System Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 13.04.250 Yelm Municipal Code is amended as follows:
13.04.250 Monthly water base and consumption rates shall be as follows:
A. Monthly Base Rate Charges. The monthly base rate charges for all consumers will be:
2010RateTable
Meter
MeterSize
Charge
5/8 inch (Typical Residential)
$20.42
1 inch
$51.04
1-1/2 inch
$102.08
2 inch
$163.33
3 inch
$326.66
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2010RateTable
Meter
MeterSize
Charge
4 inch
$510.40
6 inch
$510.40
5/8 inch (Outside City Limits)
$33.41
Senior
$0.00
Irrigation Meter
$20.42
Reclaimed Irrigation Meter
$20.42
Monthly base rate charges shall be increased by 16 percent January 1, 2011, and eight and one-
quarter percent January 1st of 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
2018RateTable
MeterSizeMeterCharge
$34.15
5/8 inch (Typical Residential)
1 inch$85.37
1-1/2 inch$170.73
2 inch$273.16
3 inch$546.33
4 inch$853.63
6 inch$853.63
5/8 inch (Outside City Limits)$55.87
Senior$0.00
Irrigation Meter$34.15
Reclaimed Irrigation Meter$34.15
2019RateTable
MeterSizeMeterCharge
5/8 inch (Typical Residential)$35.85
1 inch$89.63
1-1/2 inch$179.27
2 inch$286.82
3 inch$573.64
4 inch$896.31
6 inch$896.31
5/8 inch (Outside City Limits)$58.66
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Senior$0.00
Irrigation Meter$35.85
Reclaimed Irrigation Meter$35.85
2020RateTable
MeterSizeMeterCharge
5/8 inch (Typical Residential)$37.47
1 inch$93.67
1-1/2 inch$187.33
2 inch$299.72
3 inch$599.46
4 inch$936.64
6 inch$936.64
5/8 inch (Outside City Limits)$61.30
Senior$0.00
Irrigation Meter$37.47
Reclaimed Irrigation Meter$37.47
Unless otherwise abrogated by the city council, beginning January 1, 2021, and each year
thereafter, the water utility base rates levied in 2020 shall continue with an annual adjustment
each year in January by an inflationary factor tied to the Consumer Price Index, All Urban
Consumers (CPI-U), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue index. The inflationary factor shall be calculated
and rates shall be adjusted by the finance director in September of each year using 12 prior
months of Consumer Price Index data.
B. Monthly Consumption Charges. The monthly consumption charges for all commercial,
residential and irrigation meters will be:
2010RateTable
WaterUsage(CubicFeet)
0400
4001,0001,0002,0002,0003,0003,000+
Residential$1.91/ccf
$2.96/ccf$6.68/ccf$7.25/ccf$8.31/ccf
Commercial
$5.13/ccf
Irrigation$8.31/ccf
Monthly consumption charges shall be increased by 16 percent January 1, 2011, and eight and
one-quarter percent January 1st of 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
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Water Usage (Cubic Feet)
Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4
2018RateTable
0-800801-18001801-28002800+
Residential (units in ccf)$3.89$5.83 $9.33$15.20
Commercial (units in ccf)
$8.58
Irrigation (units in ccf)
$13.89
Water Usage (Cubic Feet)
Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4
2019RateTable
0-800801-18001801-28002800+
Residential (units in ccf)$4.08$6.12 $9.80$15.96
Commercial (units in ccf)
$9.01
Irrigation (units in ccf)
$14.59
Water Usage (Cubic Feet)
Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4
2020RateTable
0-800801-18001801-28002800+
Residential (units in ccf)$4.27$6.40 $10.24 $16.68
Commercial (units in ccf)
$9.41
Irrigation (units in ccf)
$15.24
Unless otherwise abrogated by the city council, beginning January 1, 2021, and each year
thereafter, the water utility consumption charge levied in 2020 shall continue with an annual
adjustment each year in January by an inflationary factor tied to the Consumer Price Index, All
Urban Consumers (CPI-U), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue index. The inflationary factor shall be
calculated and rates shall be adjusted by the finance director in September of each year using
12 prior months of Consumer Price Index data.
C. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. All buildings with an automatic fire sprinkler system
connected to the city water distribution system shall pay the ready-to-serve charge based on the
pipe size as substituted for equal meter size in the rate schedule. No water shall be used through
such connections or sprinkler system except for actual fire control. If the consumer is found using
water through an unmetered special fire or sprinkler service connection for other than fire
protection, then each such connection shall be equipped with a conventional-type meter at the
expense of the property owner.
D. Outside City Corporate Limits. Charges for the use of water outside the corporate limits of the
city shall be the meter rate identified in the outsid schedule.
E. Temporary Water Service. Temporary water service for construction of any building, street,
utility or similar project shall be provided at the rate identified in the rate schedule in subsection A
or B of this section dependent upon location of project. A construction meter shall be required
and application shall be made at the office of the public works director identifying location and
reason for use of water. A deposit of $800.00 for each construction meter shall be collected.
Agenda Item 8b Ordinance No. 1036, Monthly Water Rates
Page 7 of 7
Upon completion of the project, return of construction meter and charges for consumed water
paid for, return of deposit shall be made to consumer.
PASSED and signed in authentication on this 12th day of December, 2017.
JW Foster, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
December 12, 2017
Nisqually Valley News December 22,
January 1, 2018