HomeMy WebLinkAboutUAC Packet 092419Utility Advisory Committee
City Council Chambers
Port Angeles, WA 98362
September 24, 2019
3:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval Of Minutes for June - August, 2019
IV. Late Items
V. Public Comment – The Utility Advisory Committee desires to allow the opportunity for Public
Comment. However, the business of the City must proceed in an orderly, timely manner. At its
most restrictive, Public Comment shall be limited to a total of 15 minutes. Individuals may speak
for three (3) minutes or less, depending on the number of people wishing to speak. If more than
20 people are signed up to speak, each speaker may be allocated two (2) minutes. (Taken from
Council Rules of Procedure Section 12).
VI. Discussion Items:
A. Stormwater Education and Outreach Services – Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap Co.
B. 2019 Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation, WW0618
C. Proposed Adjustments to the 2020 Utility Rates
VII. Information Only Items:
VIII. Next Meeting Date: October 8, 2019
IX. Adjournment
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I. Call To Order
Vice Chair William Atkinson called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Deputy Mayor Kate Dexter, Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-
Wawrin
UAC Members Present: Vice Chair William Atkinson, Mattias Järvegren
UAC Members Absent: Councilmember and Chair Cherie Kidd, Laura Dodd, Rob Feller,
Paul Collins
Staff Present: Gregg King, Shailesh Shere, Jonathan Boehme, Jason Hart, David
Freed, William Bloor, Marian Bodart, Diana Bagwell, and Michelle
Hale
Others Present: Three Citizens
III. Approval Of Minutes
Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin moved to approve the May 14, 2019 minutes, amended to
change verbiage from “request a motion” to “moved”. Deputy Mayor Kate Dexter seconded
the motion.
Motion carried 4-0.
IV. Late Items: None
V. Public Comment:
Port representatives (Chris Hartman and Jesse Waknitz) were concerned the proposed Local
Limits would not be achievable at the Port’s newly constructed Marine Trades Industrial Park
boat washdown facility.
VI. Discussion Items:
A. 2019 Landfill Beach Nourishment, Contract CON 2019-28
Jonathan Boehme, City Engineer and Deputy Director of Engineering, provided history into
the annual Landfill Beach Nourishment project and the Shoreline Permit requirements.
Jonathan Boehme is requesting UAC endorse the design strategy for the 2019 Landfill Beach
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Nourishment and for UAC to provide a favorable recommendation to City Council for the
award of a 2019 construction contract in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin moved to provide a favorable recommendation to City
Council for the award of a 2019 construction contract in an amount not to exceed
$55,000. Seconded by Kate Dexter. Motion carried 4-0.
Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin moved to endorse the design strategy for 2019 Landfill
Beach Nourishment, Project CON-2019-28, with the addition to reevaluate the design
strategy in collaboration with the state for future years. Seconded by Kate Dexter.
Motion carried 4-0.
B. Changes to Wastewater Utility Port Angeles Municipal Code
Deputy Director of Water & Wastewater Jason Hart is proposing to make small changes to
the Wastewater Utility Port Angeles Municipal Code. Jason Hart introduced David Freed,
Wastewater Pretreatment Specialist, who detailed the sections of the code that required
updating. These sections included Upper pH discharge limit; Grease Interceptors & Garbage
Disposals; National Pretreatment Standards; Dilution & Mass-Based and/or Concentration-
Based Limits; Local Limits; and Typographical error. Discussion was held regarding the
concerns of businesses around the proposed local limits changes. The local limits of the
PAMC will be added as an agenda item to the next UAC meeting.
Kate Dexter moved to forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to adopt
the upper pH discharge limit, grease interceptors and garbage disposals, national
pretreatment standards, dilution and mass-based and/or concentration-based limits,
typographical error and not local limits for the recommended municipal code updates
and to make minor modifications as needed. Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin seconded the
motion, recognizing that there should be a larger discussion around local limits.
Motion carried 4-0.
VII. Informational Only Items:
A. Stage I Water Shortage Declaration
Power Resource Manager Gregg King stated that Governor Inslee has declared a drought
emergency for Clallam County. City of Port Angeles staff are implementing Stage I Water
Shortage Declaration. City Manager will be presenting the declaration to City Council.
VIII. Next Meeting Date:
July 9, 2019
IX. Adjournment: 4:28pm
___________________________ __________________________________
Chair Cherie Kidd Diana Bagwell, Administrative Specialist II
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I. Call To Order
Councilmember and Chair Cherie Kidd called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Deputy Mayor Kate Dexter, Councilmember and Chair Cherie Kidd,
Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin
UAC Members Present: Vice Chair William Atkinson, Paul Collins
UAC Members Absent: Laura Dodd, Mattias Järvegren
Staff Present: Gregg King, Thomas Hunter, Jonathan Boehme, Lucio Baack,
MarySue French, Jason Hart, David Freed, William Bloor, Marian
Bodart, Diana Bagwell, and Yvette Nichols
Others Present: 1 Citizen
III. Change in UAC Membership
Rob Feller resigned from his role on the Utility Advisory Committee. Replacement
nominations will be forthcoming.
IV. Approval Of Minutes
Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin moved to approve the June 11, 2019 minutes at
the next Utility Advisory Committee, amended to reflect the Port’s concerns during Public
Comment. Vice Chair William Atkinson seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5-0.
V. Late Items: None
VI. Public Comment: None
VII. Discussion Items:
A. Elwha Water Treatment Plant – Engineering Services (PSA-2019-21)
The City formally accepted transfer of the Elwha Water Facility from the National Parks
Service (NPS) on August 1, 2018. In order for the City to effectively maintain and operate the
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facility on a long-term basis, the City requires professional engineering expertise. Jacobs
Engineering Group has been selected as the most qualified firm to provide these services.
Deputy Mayor Kate Dexter moved to forward a favorable recommendation to the City
Council to authorize the City Manager to sign the Elwha Water Facility – Engineering
Services Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group in the
amount not to exceed $150,000, and to make minor modifications to the agreement as
necessary. Seconded by Paul Collins. Motion carried 5-0.
B. Follow-up to Wastewater Port Angeles Municipal Code
Deputy Director of Water & Wastewater Jason Hart proposed updating several sections of
the City’s municipal code related to the chromium limit in the City Wastewater Utility
Municipal Code. Updates to all other local limits will be delayed while the City gathers
information and analyzes the results.
Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin moved to forward a favorable
recommendation to City Council to adopt the following updated municipal code:
13.06.045, subsections A (chromium only), B, & D. Seconded by Vice Chair William
Atkinson. Motion carried 5-0.
VIII. Informational Only Items:
A. Morse Creek FERC License Surrender Update
On August 18, 2015 the City Council declared the Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project surplus
to the City’s needs. Since then, the City has been working through the lengthy process of
removing the project from contracts and surrendering licenses from federal agencies.
IX. Next Meeting Date:
August 13, 2019
X. Adjournment: 3:42pm
___________________________ __________________________________
Chair Cherie Kidd Diana Bagwell, Administrative Specialist II
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I. Call To Order
Councilmember and Chair Cherie Kidd called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
II. Roll Call
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember and Chair Cherie Kidd, Councilmember Lindsey
Schromen-Wawrin (3:36 pm)
UAC Members Present: Vice Chair William Atkinson, Mattias Järvegren
UAC Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Kate Dexter, Paul Collins, Laura Dodd
Staff Present: Gregg King, Thomas Hunter, Jonathan Boehme, Sarina Carrizosa,
MarySue French, Shailesh Shere, Corey Delikat, William Bloor,
Marian Bodart, Diana Bagwell, and Michelle Hale
Others Present: 3 Citizens including Councilmember Jim Moran
III. Approval Of Minutes
Mattias Järvegren moved to approve the June 11, 2019 minutes. Vice Chair William Atkinson
seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
IV. Late Items: None
V. Public Comment: None
VI. Discussion Items:
A. Electric Cost of Service Analysis (COSA) Methodology
Revenue & Capital Financial Officer MarySue French presented in detail the Electric Utility
COSA for a final review of the methodology that will be used to calculate future electric rates.
This methodology option, including any UAC recommendations, will be presented to City
Council on August 27, 2019. Discussion was held and Director of Public Works Thomas
Hunter suggested that a glossary of terms be included for council presentation.
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Vice Chair William Atkinson moved to forward a favorable recommendation with
administrative changes to City Council for the adoption of the Electric Utility COSA
methodology. Seconded by Mattias Järvegren. Motion carried 4-0.
VII. Informational Only Items: None
VIII. Next Meeting Date:
September 10, 2019
IX. Adjournment: 4:10pm
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Chair Cherie Kidd Diana Bagwell, Administrative Specialist II
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Date: September 24, 2019
To: Utility Advisory Committee
From: Lucio Baack P.E., Civil/Utility Engineer II
Subject: Stormwater Education and Outreach Services – Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County
Background / Analysis: The Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit
requires permittees to conduct stormwater education and outreach activities designed to:
• build general awareness about methods to address and reduce impacts from stormwater runoff,
• effect behavior change to reduce or eliminate actions causing or contributing to adverse
stormwater impacts, and
• create stewardship opportunities to encourage community engagement in addressing the impacts
from stormwater runoff.
Permittees may choose to meet these requirements individually or as a member of a regional group.
Kitsap County and the Cities of Port Angeles, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, and
Gig Harbor have worked since 2012 to jointly develop, implement, and fund NPDES Municipal-
Stormwater-Permit-required outreach via ILAs. This group assumed the name of West Sound Stormwater
Outreach Group (WSSOG), to represent the regional scope and to align with similar groups across Puget
Sound under the Stormwater Outreach for Regional Municipalities (STORM) umbrella.
It is in the City’s best interest to continue to participate in this regional group; the City does not have the
available engineering, social marketing staff, or expertise to achieve these NPDES requirements. Without
this ILA, the City would be compelled to hire additional staff and/or consultants rather than spread costs
among municipalities.
The City’s current ILA with Kitsap County has an annual cost of $11,474 and expires on December 31,
2019. Increased staff costs will add $735 per year. The proposed annual cost per jurisdiction is based on
relative population, each jurisdiction’s contribution to the ILA are summarized below:
Summary: The City of Port Angeles Phase II Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit (Permit) requires
the City to develop a stormwater education and outreach program individually, or as a member of a
regional group. The proposed Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Kitsap County allows the City to
economically satisfy this Permit requirement. The ILA brings together a consortium of stormwater permit
jurisdictions on the Olympic Peninsula, and leverages Kitsap County staff to develop effective outreach
programs and literature to be used by the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group (WSSOG). Since
2012, the City has successfully partnered with Kitsap County to meet this permit requirement.
Funding: Funds are included in the draft 2020 budget for the Stormwater Utility, Professional Services
line (406-7412-538-4150) in the amount of $12,209. The 3-year agreement has a total not to exceed
amount of $36,627 for 2020 through 2022.
Recommendation: It is requested the UAC provide a favorable recommendation to City Council to
authorize the City Manager to sign the 3-year Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County with an annual
amount not to exceed $12,209 and a total amount not to exceed $36,627, and to make minor
modifications to the agreement, as necessary.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMO
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Table 1: Summary of 2020 Interlocal Agreement Annual Costs
Jurisdiction Population Est.
2019 (OFM)
Relative
Population
Annual Cost per
Jurisdiction
Unincorporated Kitsap County 177,930 59.2% $74,903
Bremerton 42,080 14.0% $20,214
Bainbridge Island 24,520 8.2% $12,822
Port Angeles 19,620 6.5% $12,209
Port Orchard 14,390 4.8% $9,468
Poulsbo 11,180 3.7% $9,421
Gig Harbor 10,770 3.6% $8,934
TOTAL 300,490 100.0% $147,972
Funding Overview: Funds are included in the draft 2020 budget for the Stormwater Utility
Professional Services line (406-7412-538-4150) in the amount of $12,209. The 3-year agreement has a
total not to exceed amount of $36,627 for 2020 through 2022.
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EXHIBIT A:
WEST SOUND STORMWATER OUTREACH GROUP
Scope of Work & Budget for 2020–2022
Kitsap County and the Cities of Poulsbo, Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Gig Harbor have been working
to jointly develop, implement, and fund NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit-required outreach via
interlocal agreements since 2008. With the additions of Bainbridge Island and Port Angeles in 2012,
the group assumed the name of West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group (WSSOG), to represent the
regional scope and to align with other similar groups across Puget Sound under the Stormwater
Outreach for Regional Municipalities (STORM) umbrella.
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND TASKS
Goals:
1. Work cooperatively to help meet the requirements for compliance with NPDES Phase II Municipal
Stormwater Permit Section S5.C.1, Public Education and Outreach, through the implementation
of “education and outreach program[s] designed to:
o Build general awareness about methods to address and reduce impacts from stormwater
runoff;
o Effect behavior change to reduce or eliminate behaviors and practices that cause or
contribute to adverse stormwater impacts;
and, when possible,
o Create stewardship opportunities that encourage community engagement in addressing
the impacts from stormwater runoff.”1
2. Realize cost savings and increase municipal resource efficiency by sharing expertise, expenses,
and staff time to gain economies of scale and avoid duplication.
3. Jointly work to help fulfill education and outreach requirements of local Total Maximum Daily
Loads (TMDLs), also known as Water Pollution Cleanup Plans.
4. Benefit citizens of the West Sound region by providing consistent outreach and messaging.
5. Gain enhanced access to federal, state, and other financial and technical support through
coordination among Permittees with adjoining or shared geographic areas.
Objectives & Tasks:
Objective 1 Develop and adhere to an annual work plan for each year of this interlocal agreement.
Task 1.1 Jointly develop a work plan for each year by January 31 of 20 20, 2021, and 2022.
1 Washington State Department of Ecology, Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit (2019) p.14.
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Objective 2 Build on existing successful efforts by maintaining elevated awareness levels and
environmentally positive behavior trends for one target audience and behavior
selected during the previous Permit term (pet owners/proper disposal of pet waste).
Task 2.1 Review available survey results to determine impact of existing outreach efforts.
Task 2.2 Continue to achieve sustained awareness and practice of proper pet waste
management.
Continue to implement the Pet Waste in Public Places campaign, including a
strategy for continued awareness and behavior adoption for the current
Permit term using adaptive management as necessary, promoting
maintenance of the Mutt Mitt Program and supporting growth where
indicated.
Encourage home scooping through distribution of the “We Scoop” stickers at
select events. When appropriate, run ads that encourage scooping at home.
Objective 3 Design a social marketing campaign with built-in evaluation protocols for one new
target audience and behavior (DIY homeowners with kids or pets/using safer yard
care products).
Task 3.1 Develop a campaign strategy based on previously performed or locally available and
applicable research that includes an evaluation plan with specific, measurable, and
achievable outcomes. Revise as necessary based on emerging issues, opportunities,
and evaluation results.
Objective 4 Implement the social marketing campaign designed in Objective 3.
Task 4.1 Test the campaign strategy on a small segment of the population, using focus groups
and/or pilot studies to refine and reevaluate the strategy.
Task 4.2 Implement the campaign across the community, assessing effectiveness at proper
intervals, documenting progress, and changing the campaign strategy as necessary to
achieve defined outcomes.
Task 4.3 Continue the program at an appropriate level once measurements indicate increased
adoption of the behavior in the target audience.
Objective 5 Use adaptive management to refine programs and direct education and outreach
resources most effectively.
Task 5.1 Take advantage of mutually beneficial outreach opportunities that fall within the
NPDES Permit-required scope of audiences and behaviors, regardless of prioritization
ranking.
Task 5.2 Seek opportunities to share among member jurisdictions the existing outreach efforts
to audiences not prioritized within the WSSOG activities, such that these efforts are
beneficial to all members.
Task 5.3 Pursue grants and other funding opportunities as available and appropriate.
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Objective 6 Represent the WSSOG on larger regional stormwater outreach efforts through
participation as a contributing member of STORM and the Puget Sound Starts Here
(PSSH) campaign development team.
Task 6.1 Help implement the STORM Strategic Plan and annual Work Plan to achieve results of
use and benefit to the WSSOG.
Task 6.2 Promote capacity building among STORM and WSSOG members to raise the caliber
of collective outreach in the region.
Task 6.3 Support development and implementation of the PSSH awareness campaign in
conjunction with on the ground local behavior change programs.
Task 6.4 Participate in regional work groups on targeted behaviors (e.g.: Pet Waste, Natural
Yard Care, Mobile Businesses, etc.)
Objective 7 Track and maintain records of education and outreach activities. Publish an annual
summary of activities that is suitable for use in NPDES reporting.
B. BUDGET
Table 1 shows the annual budget for years 2020 through 2022. The annual Staff Time budget of
$56,198 is for 0.5 FTE of a Kitsap County Education & Outreach Coordinator’s time to administer the
Interlocal Agreement and manage outreach programs identified in the annual work plan on behalf of
the WSSOG. This funding also includes coordination with STORM, the Puget Sound Starts Here
campaign development team, ECO Nets, and all associated travel expenses; as well as administrative
duties such as financial tracking and management. The annual staff time budget will be shared by all
WSSOG jurisdictions in proportion to their relative population size, as shown in Table 1.
The annual Outreach Base Programs budget of $82,599 will be used to implement joint programs
prioritized by the group and agreed upon for inclusion in the WSSOG annual work plan. This may
include activities such as implementation of the Mutt Mitt Program, backyard pet waste outreach,
natural yard care outreach, reporting hotline promotion, advertising, local implementation of the
Puget Sound Starts Here campaign, outreach collateral development and production, other priority
behavior change programs, evaluation/surveys/focus groups/studies, and/or professional services
to achieve any of these activities or tasks. The WSSOG will make every effort to minimize actual costs
by selecting competitive bids for professional services, and by pursuing grants and other funding
sources as available and appropriate.
The annual Supplemental Programs Budget was added to accommodate several jurisdictions that
expressed a desire for additional outreach support. This allows flexibility for jurisdictions to
customize a suite of outreach options to meet the needs of their communities. Rates for elementary
classroom lessons were based on County staff time for lesson preparation, teaching time, and travel.
Cinema ad rates were based on real charges incurred for similar advertising in 2019. To meet the
needs of jurisdictions who utilize biennial budget cycles, year 2020 and years 2021-22 were calculated
on separate charts.
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Table 1. Annual budget for all program elements - 2020.
Jurisdiction
Population
Est. 2019
(OFM)
Relative
Population
Staff
Time
Budget
Base Programs Budget Suppl.
Programs
Budget
Annual
Cost per
Jurisdiction Programs PSSH &
Mutt Mitt
BPB Total
Unincorp. KC 177,930 59.2% $33,277 $41,626 TBD $41,626 $0 $74,903
Bremerton 42,080 14.0% $7,870 $9,845 $2,500 $12,345 $0 $20,214
Bainbridge
Island
24,520
8.2% $4,586 $5,736 $2,500 $8,236 $0 $12,822
Port Angeles 19,620 6.5% $3,669 $4,590 $1,750 $6,340 $2,2001 $12,209
Port Orchard 14,390 4.8% $2,691 $3,367 $2,550 $5,917 $8602 $9,468
Poulsbo 11,180 3.7% $2,091 $2,616 $1,965 $4,581 $2,7503 $9,421
Gig Harbor 10,770 3.6% $2,014 $2,520 $500 $3,020 $3,9004 $8,934
TOTAL 300,490 100.0% $56,198 $70,299
$11,76
5 $82,064 $9,710 $147,972
PSSH & Mutt Mitt column represents a budget guideline for these two items per jurisdiction.
1 Includes funding for 3 months of cinema ads in Port Angeles.
2 Includes funding for 4 elementary school classroom lessons at $215 each in Port Orchard.
3 Includes funding for 6 elementary school classroom lessons at $275 each, and cinema ads in Poulsbo.
4 Includes funding for 3 months of cinema ads in Gig Harbor.
Table 2. Annual budget for all program elements – 2021 & 2022.
Jurisdiction
Population
Est. 2019
(OFM)
Relative
Population
Staff
Time
Budget
Base Programs Budget Suppl.
Programs
Budget
Annual
Cost per
Jurisdiction Programs PSSH &
Mutt Mitt
BPB Total
Unincorp. KC 177,930 59.2% $33,277 $41,626 TBD $41,626 $0 $74,903
Bremerton 42,080 14.0% $7,870 $9,845 $2,500 $12,345 $0 $20,214
Bainbridge
Island
24,520
8.2% $4,586 $5,736 $2,500 $8,236 $0 $12,822
Port Angeles 19,620 6.5% $3,669 $4,590 $1,750 $6,340 $2,2001 $12,209
Port Orchard 14,390 4.8% $2,691 $3,367 $2,550 $5,917 $8602 $9,468
Poulsbo 11,180 3.7% $2,091 $2,616 $2,500 $5,116 $2,7503 $9,956
Gig Harbor 10,770 3.6% $2,014 $2,520 $500 $3,020 $3,9004 $8,934
TOTAL 300,490 100.0% $56,198 $70,299 $12,300 $82,599 $9,710 $148,507
PSSH & Mutt Mitt column represents a budget guideline for these two items per jurisdiction.
1 Includes funding for 3 months of cinema ads in Port Angeles.
2 Includes funding for 4 elementary school classroom lessons at $215 each in Port Orchard.
3 Includes funding for 6 elementary school classroom lessons at $275 each, and cinema ads in Poulsbo.
4 Includes funding for 3 months of cinema ads in Gig Harbor.
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Date: September 24, 2019
To: Utility Advisory Committee
From: Rob Feller, Civil/Utility Engineer I
Subject: 2019 Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation, WW0618
Background / Analysis: City crews performed Close Circuit Television (CCTV) inspections to
identify impaired Sanitary Sewer lines. Four locations were found in need of repair, these were prioritized
by evaluating for damage potential and likelihood of failure.
Once the damaged lines were identified, two repair methods were analyzed for each line:
• Open trench with Sanitary Sewer line replacement and
• Cure in Place Pipe repair.
Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) is a trenchless pipe rehabilitation process that stabilizes, strengthens and
seals the Sanitary Sewers lines. It requires no digging and uses a flexible felt tube impregnated with
resin pulled through the line from manhole to manhole. Hot air, hot water or UV systems are used to
cure the resin once it is positioned
Through the CCTV inspections, four locations were identified as needing repair:
1. 175’ of 6” clay/cement pipe with a severe sag, moderate cracks/fractures, moderate offset joints and
damaged side connections. CIPP is not an option for this failure as the pipe slope and position must
be corrected. This main services the 300 and 400 block of Peabody St. including City Hall, William
Shore Pool, a business park, hair salon and school district administration building.
2. 750’ of approximately 100 year old clay 6” & 8” Sanitary Sewer on 4th/5th Alley between Lincoln and
Peabody St. Moderate cracks/fractures, root intrusion, minor offset joints, and failing grout on
Summary: On an annual basis, City crews perform Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspections of City
Sanitary Sewer gravity lines to identify impaired assets, groundwater infiltration and troubleshoot specific
operational issues.
The 2019 Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation CFP project will focus on repairing compromised Sewer
Lines identified through CCTV inspections. The following impaired lines are identified for replacement or
repair:
• Replace 175’ of 6” Sanitary Sewer line on 4th/5th Alley between Lincoln and Chase St.;
• Repair in place 750’ of 6” & 8” Sanitary Sewer line on 4th/5th Alley between Lincoln and Peabody St.;
• Repair in place 420’ of 24” Sanitary Sewer line on Lincoln St. between 4th/5th alley and 5th/6th alley; and
• Repair in place 250’ of 8” Sanitary Sewer line on 4th/5th Alley West of Peabody St.
Funding: Funds are available in the approved 2019 budget in the amount of $300,000 in the Wastewater
Capital budget account 453-7488-594-6510.
Recommendation: It is requested the UAC endorse the repair strategy for the 2019 Neighborhood
Sewer Rehabilitation, Project WW-06-18, and forward a favorable recommendation for City Council to
award construction contracts.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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plugged manholes make this 100 year old section of pipe a risk for failure. Risk of failure paired with
high damage potential raised the level of priority for this section.
The CIPP lining would start at the end of repair (#1 above) and continue along the side of William
Shore Pool, underneath the City of Port Angeles Police Department and City Hall buildings. Failure
of this system would be difficult and expensive to repair.
3. 400’ of 24” Sanitary Sewer Main on Lincoln between 4th/5th alley and 5th/6th alley. CCTV inspection
found the 24” Clay sanitary sewer line has several sections of moderate to severe cracking. This
section of main Sanitary Sewer line services almost all of the City of Port Angeles between the Valley
and Peabody creek basins.
4. 250’ of 8” Sanitary Sewer on 4th/5th Alley starting where repair (#2 above) ended and continues to the
Peabody St. manhole. Moderate cracking, severe root intrusion, and water infiltration. Future plans
of installing a permeable parking lot surface for city hall could cause additional water infiltration
along this section.
Funding Overview: Funds are available in the approved 2019 budget in the amount of $300,000, in the
Wastewater Capital budget account 453-7488-594-6510.
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Date: September 24, 2019
To: Utility Advisory Committee
From: Nathan West, City Manager
Sarina Carrizosa, Finance Director
MarySue French, Cost & Capital Accountant
Subject: Proposed Adjustments to the 2020 Utility Rates
Background / Analysis:
All utility rates will expire December 31, 2019. Early in 2019 the Utility Advisory Committee, Council
and Staff began the process of reviewing and ultimately approving Cost of Service (COSA)
Methodologies for each utility with the intent that these methodologies would be used for setting 2020
utility rates. Principles used when creating the COSA methodologies include the following: rates must be
cost based, meet revenue requirements of the utility, be easy to administer, be just, reasonable, fair and
equitable and be affordable. The rates that are being presented utilize the principles and methodologies to
determine true and fair costs associated with each utility and the associated customer classes.
The following synopsis explains the approved rate structure and factors for each utility based on the
COSA process.
Water – One residential base rate with discount options for low income customers. This
option includes a weighted factor to keep the commercial customers neutral with a
recommendation to phase in non-residential rates by meter size.
Wastewater – Base and usage rates for all customers. This will change the base rate and
add a usage rate to residential, and impact base and usage rates for commercial and
municipal customers. Low income customer discounts are also included.
Solid Waste –
Collections –This methodology changed rates in all areas and includes discount
options for low income customers.
Summary: Early in 2019 the Utility Advisory Committee, Council and Staff began the process of
reviewing and ultimately approving Cost of Service Methodologies for each utility with the intent that
these methodologies would be used for setting 2020 utility rates. Presented in this memo are the proposed
2020 rates for all utilities for the UAC’s consideration. These rates were calculated using the approved
methodologies.
Funding: The approval of the proposal presented will not increase expenditures, rather rate changes will
generate the required revenue stream to meet budgeted expenditures and fund debt requirements. Rate
changes differ by utility and are explained further in this memo and the corresponding attachments.
Recommendation: Staff requests UAC forward a favorable recommendation to City Council to adopt
the recommended 2020 rates.
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMO
pg. 17
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Transfer Station – No change from previous methodologies.
Stormwater – Reduced the square footage from 4,000 to 3,000 per ERU, with a phase
out of the ERU cap, and includes discount options for low income customers.
Electric – Includes base and usage rates for all customers with discount options for low
income residential customers.
Medic 1 – Utilizes the same methodology approved in 2016.
Due to the change in methodologies as a whole, rates have changed in all areas, with some classes
increasing and others decreasing. These rates, once approved, will become the new base standard moving
forward. As a result, it is difficult to determine a percent increase overall as rate adjustments vary for each
customer class. The attachments to this memo detail the proposed changes for each customer class as well
as provide an example of customer usage ranges and the effect these utility rate changes would have on
each. As part of the rate setting process staff will also be presenting the updated Affordability Index to
help guide decision making when setting rates.
Proposed rates are for one year, ending December 31, 2020, for the Water and Wastewater utilities, two
years, ending December 31, 2021, for Electric, Solid Waste Collections and Transfer Station, and
Stormwater utilities, and three years, ending December 31, 2022, for the Medic 1 utility. This will allow
the City to stagger rates so they do not all change at one time and aligns the electric rate setting process
on the same cycle as Bonneville Power to allow predictability in changes.
Additionally, staff is recommending a phase-in approach of the Electric methodology to keep the base
rate from increasing substantially and becoming overly burdensome on customers. The electric rates
proposed do not change the methodology rather they allow a consistent change in rates over a period of
time to keep increases at a minimum.
Funding Overview: The approval of the proposal presented will not increase expenditures, rather rate
changes will generate the required revenue stream to meet budgeted expenditures and fund debt
requirements. Rate changes differ by utility and are explained further in this memo and the corresponding
attachments.
Attached:
2020 Recommended Utility Rates for Electric, Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste Collections,
Solid Waste Transfer Station, Stormwater and Medic 1.
Examples of rate changes by customer class.
pg. 18
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BaseDemandEnergyBaseDemandEnergyResidential863720.10 0.0809 22.62 0.07102 2.52 12.5%Residential 35% Disc28413.07 0.0526 14.70 0.04616 1.64 12.5%Residential 25% Disc7715.08 0.0607 16.97 0.05326 1.90 12.6%Non Profit 1 Phase3524.90 0.0798 27.48 0.05586 2.58 10.4%Non Profit 3 Phase2062.23 0.0798 66.01 0.05813 3.78 6.1%General Service 1 Phase97625.84 0.0764 28.87 0.06487 3.03 11.7%General Service 3 Phase21664.61 0.0764 69.83 0.06855 5.22 8.1%GS Municipal 1 Phase5925.84 0.0764 28.67 0.07150 2.83 11.0%GS Municipal 3 Phase1964.61 0.0764 69.44 0.08615 4.83 7.5%GS Demand 1 Phase4154.34 4.620.0541 60.08 4.17 0.05313 5.74 10.6%GS Demand 3 Phase171135.91 4.620.0541 140.08 4.17 0.05245 4.17 3.1%GS Dem Municipal 1 Phase354.34 4.620.0541 62.52 4.17 0.05664 8.18 15.1%GS Dem Municipal 3 Phase12135.91 4.620.0541 139.84 4.17 0.05211 3.93 2.9%General Service Primary8 331.49 5.2 varies 381.85 4.17 0.05201 Base DifferencePercentELECTRIC UTILITYBilling Volumes20192020 - 2021 Ratepg. 19
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Residential 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Billing Volumes
5/8"6,252 32.75 38.50 5.75 17.56%
25% Discount 125 28.88 new
35% Discount 350 25.03 new
3/4"310 35.58 38.50 2.92 8.21%
1"42 39.68 38.50 (1.18) -2.97%
1.5"4 73.48 38.50 (34.98) -47.60%
Block 1 (0-1,000 cf)39,641,971 0.02541 0.01976 (0.005645) -22.22%
Block 2 (1,001-1,500 cf)1,939,373 0.03213 0.02498 (0.007151) -22.26%
Block 3 (1,501+)1,192,049 0.03873 0.03012 (0.008610) -22.23%
25% Discount 809,121 0.01522
35% Discount 2,265,540 0.01319
PUD 2019 Rates Rate Difference Percent
Gales 7,614,875 0.02212 0.01806 (0.004058) -18.35%
Baker Street 7,272,465 0.02212 0.01725 (0.004868) -22.01%
Commercial 2019 Rates Rate Difference Percent
5/8"550 50.05 41.91 (8.14) -16.26%
3/4"101 53.36 41.91 (11.45) -21.46%
1"147 58.90 72.84 13.94 23.67%
1.5"85 103.76 124.40 20.64 19.89%
2"90 157.91 186.27 28.36 17.96%
3"26 283.33 351.26 67.93 23.98%
4"11 463.08 536.88 73.80 15.94%
6"8 912.19 1,052.47 140.28 15.38%
8"2 1,450.91 1,671.18 220.27 15.18%
All 28,470,734 0.02298 0.020350 (0.00263) -11.44%
Municipal 2019 Rates Rate Difference Percent
5/8"16 50.05 40.01 (10.04) -20.06%
3/4"3 53.36 40.01 (13.35) -25.02%
1"9 58.90 69.53 10.63 18.05%
1.5"1 103.76 118.76 15.00 14.46%
2"9 157.91 177.82 19.91 12.61%
3"2 283.33 335.33 52.00 18.35%
4"1 463.08 512.53 49.45 10.68%
All 1,398,973 0.02298 0.019423 (0.00356) -15.48%
Irrigation 2019 Rates Rate Difference Percent
5/8"31 41.55 35.26 (6.29) -15.14%
3/4"7 45.17 35.26 (9.91) -21.94%
1"20 48.93 64.80 15.87 32.43%
1.5"8 86.15 114.02 27.87 32.35%
2"18 131.29 173.09 41.80 31.84%
3"3 235.45 330.59 95.14 40.41%
4"2 384.74 507.78 123.04 31.98%
All 5,757,331 0.02492 0.019423 (0.001470) -22.06%
Base
Usage
One Residential Rate-w disc
Base
Usage
Base
Usage
Base
Usage
WATER UTILITY
pg. 20
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Residential 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Billing Volumes
430 cf and under 6245 56.83 33.90 (22.93) -40.35%
CSO 6245 20.49 13.92 (6.57) -32.06%
Subtotal 77.32 47.82 (29.50) -38.15%
Over 430 cf 60.39 Usage in 2020 vs 2 tiers
CSO 22.88 Usage in 2020 vs 2 tiers
Subtotal 83.27 Usage in 2020 vs 2 tiers
25% Discount 72 new 25.00
25% Discount CSO 72 new 10.26
35% Discount 264 new 21.67
35% Discount CSO 264 new 8.89
25% Discount 472,791 0.03183
35% Discount 1,743,717 0.02759
CSO 41,278,552 0.01543
25% Discount 472,791 0.01137
35% Discount 1,743,717 0.00985
Total (w/o Discount)0.05786
Commercial 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Billing Volumes
Commercial 969 18.43 73.72 55.29 300.00%
CSO 969 5.68 13.68 8.00 140.85%
Total 24.11 86.89 63.29 260.39%
Commercial 25,729,678 0.0562 0.04243 (0.0138) -24.50%
CSO 25,729,678 0.0195 0.01516 (0.0043) -22.26%
Total 0.0757 0.05759 (0.0181) -23.92%
Municipal 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Billing Volumes
Municipal 23 18.43 86.85 68.42 371.24%
CSO 23 5.68 13.68 8.00 140.85%
Total 24.11 99.45 76.42 312.48%
Municipal 610,659 0.0562 0.04242 (0.0138) -24.52%
CSO 610,659 0.0195 0.01566 (0.0038) -19.69%
Total 0.0757 0.0581 (0.0176) -23.28%
Base Rate Calculation 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Billing Volumes Residential Commercial Municipal
5/8"6446 33.34 33.34 32.46
25% Discount 72 25.00
35% Discount 264 21.67
3/4"386 41.76 41.76 40.65
1"184 58.60 58.61 57.05
1.5"86 100.71 100.72 98.05
2"91 151.25 147.24
3"26 286.01 278.43
4"11 437.61 426.02
6"8 858.72
8"2 1,364.06
Total/Average 33.90 73.72 86.85
WASTEWATER UTILITY
Usage
Usage
Usage
Base
Base
One Base rate
All Classes have Usage rates
Base
pg. 21
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Res-Weekly 2,320 41.08 39.970 (1.110) -2.70%
25% discount 42 30.81 30.235 (0.575) -1.9%
35% discount 116 26.70 26.205 (0.495) -1.9%
Res-EOW 4,612 25.65 26.740 1.090 4.2%
25% discount 83 19.24 20.050 0.810 4.2%
35% discount 234 16.67 17.380 0.710 4.3%
Res-Yard Waste 3,011 9.03 8.875 (0.155) -1.7%
Comm-90g 702 38.67 37.880 (0.790) -2.0%
Comm-300g 1,024 97.76 97.610 (0.150) -0.2%
Schools-Rec 7 13.80 15.705 1.905 13.8%
Municipal-90g 8 38.67 34.780 (3.890) -10.1%
Municipal-300g 43 97.76 92.775 (4.985) -5.1%
Fed-300g (no tax)15 93.26 91.690 (1.570) -1.7%
Billing Volumes 2019 Rate 2020/21 Rate Difference % Total
MSW 34,479 148.17 144.98706 (3.183) -2.15%
Yard Waste 1,340 30.27 31.55240 1.2824 4.2%
Biosolids 1,941 80.90 119.69136 38.79136 47.9%
MSW 14,497 186.36 193.98083 7.62083 4.1%
MSW-Charity 146 93.18 92.75558 -0.42442 -0.5%
Tires 16 176.98 184.48334 7.50334 4.2%
Asbestos 0 394.31 411.02318 16.71318 4.2%
Contaminated Soils - 209.63 218.52145 8.89145 4.2%
Yard Waste 1,103 49.11 51.18746 2.07746 4.2%
Metals and White Goods 274 75.21 78.39991 3.18991 4.2%
Blue Mountain 1,177 240.29 256.88522 16.59522 6.9%
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION
2 year avg holding YW, tires, asbestos, soils,
& metals at current plus 4.2%
Commercial/City Haulers
Self Haul
Billing Volumes 2019 Rate 2020/2021 Rate Difference % Total
pg. 22
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Billing Volumes 2019 Rates 2020/21 Rate Difference Percent
Residential 6,503 16.87 17.01189 0.14189 0.84%
25% Discount 72 16.87 12.75892 (4.11108) -24.37%
35% Discount 264 16.87 11.05773 (5.81227) -34.45%
Commercial 4,467 16.87 16.73730 (0.13270) -0.79%
Non Taxable 75 16.87 15.88170 (0.98830) -5.86%
STORMWATER UTILITY
3000 ERU, Cap at 15
2019 Rates 2020-2022 Rate Difference Percent
8.84 9.35 0.51 5.77%
455.22 549.47 94.25 20.70%
199.59 292.21 92.62 46.41%
12.11 12.60 0.49 4.05%
236.63 247.53 10.90 4.61%
77.53 82.85 5.32 6.86%
9.79 9.61 (0.18) -1.84%
105.53 122.53 17.00 16.11%
48,489.84 62,537.63 14,047.79 28.97%
Jail Facilities
Schools
Commercial/Business
Apartments/Housing Authority
City/Public Areas/Municipal
Residential
Assisted Living
24 Hour Nursing
Group Homes
MEDIC 1 UTILITY
pg. 23
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Low Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 134 20.10 10.84 30.94 22.62 9.52 32.14 1.20
Water 185 32.75 4.70 37.45 38.50 3.66 42.16 4.71
Wastewater 185 56.83 - 56.83 33.90 7.85 41.75 (15.08)
CSO 185 20.49 - 20.49 13.92 2.85 16.77 (3.72)
Solid Waste Collections EOW 25.65 - 25.65 26.74 - 26.74 1.09
Yard Waste Container Bi-Weekly 9.03 - 9.03 8.88 - 8.88 (0.15)
Medic I 8.84 - 8.84 9.35 - 9.35 0.51
189.23 177.79 (11.44)
Medium Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 2977 20.10 240.84 260.94 22.62 211.43 234.05 (26.89)
Water 1143 32.75 30.15 62.90 38.50 23.34 61.84 (1.06)
Wastewater 1143 60.39 - 60.39 33.90 48.50 82.40 22.01
CSO 1143 22.88 - 22.88 13.92 17.64 31.56 8.68
Solid Waste Collections Weekly 41.08 - 41.08 39.97 - 39.97 (1.11)
Yard Waste Container Bi-Weekly 9.03 - 9.03 8.88 - 8.88 (0.15)
Medic I 8.84 - 8.84 9.35 - 9.35 0.51
466.06 468.04 1.98
High Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 16498 20.10 1,334.69 1,354.79 22.62 1,171.69 1,194.31 (160.48)
Water 12013 32.75 449.14 481.89 38.50 348.90 387.40 (94.49)
Wastewater 12013 60.39 - 60.39 33.90 509.71 543.61 483.22
CSO 12013 22.88 - 22.88 13.92 185.36 199.28 176.40
Solid Waste Collections Weekly 41.08 - 41.08 39.97 - 39.97 (1.11)
Yard Waste Container Bi-Weekly 9.03 - 9.03 8.88 - 8.88 (0.15)
Medic I 8.84 - 8.84 9.35 - 9.35 0.51
1,978.90 2,382.79 403.90
2020 Rate Comparison
Residential
2019 2020
20202019
20202019
pg. 24
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Low Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 528 25.84 40.34 66.18 28.87 34.25 63.12 (3.06)
Water 140 50.05 3.22 53.27 41.91 2.85 44.76 (8.51)
Wastewater 140 18.43 7.87 26.30 73.72 5.94 79.66 53.36
CSO 140 5.68 2.73 8.41 13.68 2.12 15.80 7.39
Solid Waste Collections 90 Gallon 38.67 - 38.67 37.88 - 37.88 (0.79)
Medic I 9.79 - 9.79 9.61 - 9.61 (0.18)
202.61 250.83 48.22
Medium Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 5864 25.84 448.01 473.85 28.87 380.40 409.27 (64.58)
Water 2892 50.05 66.46 116.51 41.91 58.85 100.76 (15.75)
Wastewater 2892 18.43 162.53 180.96 73.72 122.71 196.43 15.47
CSO 2892 5.68 56.39 62.07 13.68 43.84 57.52 (4.55)
Solid Waste Collections 300 Gallon 97.76 - 97.76 97.61 - 97.61 (0.15)
Medic I 9.79 - 9.79 9.61 - 9.61 (0.18)
940.95 871.20 (69.74)
High Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 19000 25.84 1,451.60 1,477.44 28.87 1,232.53 1,261.40 (216.04)
Water 99700 50.05 2,291.21 2,341.26 41.91 2,028.90 2,070.81 (270.45)
Wastewater 99700 18.43 5,603.14 5,621.57 73.72 4,230.27 4,303.99 (1,317.58)
CSO 99700 5.68 1,944.15 1,949.83 13.68 1,511.45 1,525.13 (424.70)
Solid Waste Collections 300 Gallon 97.76 - 97.76 97.61 - 97.61 (0.15)
Medic I 9.79 - 9.79 9.61 - 9.61 (0.18)
11,497.65 9,268.55 (2,229.10)
2020 Rate Comparison
Commercial General Service 1 Phase
20202019
20202019
20202019
pg. 25
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Low Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 166 64.61 12.68 77.29 69.83 11.38 81.21 3.92
Water 388 58.90 8.92 67.82 72.84 7.90 80.74 12.92
Wastewater 388 18.43 21.81 40.24 73.72 16.46 90.18 49.95
CSO 388 5.68 7.57 13.25 13.68 5.88 19.56 6.32
Solid Waste Collections 90 Gallon 38.67 - 38.67 37.88 - 37.88 (0.79)
Medic I 9.79 - 9.79 9.61 - 9.61 (0.18)
247.05 319.18 72.13
Medium Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 1640 64.61 125.30 189.91 69.83 112.42 182.25 (7.65)
Water 1917 58.90 44.05 102.95 72.84 39.01 111.85 8.90
Wastewater 1917 18.43 107.74 126.17 73.72 81.34 155.06 28.89
CSO 1917 5.68 37.38 43.06 13.68 29.06 42.74 (0.32)
Solid Waste Collections 300 Gallon 97.76 - 97.76 97.61 - 97.61 (0.15)
Medic I 9.79 - 9.79 9.61 - 9.61 (0.18)
569.64 599.12 29.49
High Consumption
Consumption
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Base/Tiered
Rate
Consumption
Charges
Total
Monthly
Charges
Difference
$
Electric 13000 64.61 993.20 1,057.81 69.83 891.15 960.98 (96.83)
Water 51560 58.90 1,184.90 1,243.80 72.84 1,049.25 1,122.09 (121.71)
Wastewater 51560 18.43 2,897.67 2,916.10 73.72 2,187.69 2,261.41 (654.69)
CSO 51560 5.68 1,005.42 1,011.10 13.68 781.65 795.33 (215.77)
Solid Waste Collections 300 Gallon 97.76 - 97.76 97.61 - 97.61 (0.15)
Medic I 9.79 - 9.79 9.61 - 9.61 (0.18)
6,336.36 5,247.03 (1,089.34)
2020 Rate Comparison
Commercial General Service 3 Phase
20202019
20202019
20202019
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UtilityAdvisory Committee
Nab.- September 24, 2019
INTRODUCTION
➢ The methodologies approved by UAC and Council have been
used to calculate all utility rate proposals that will be presented.
➢ Expected changes to customer bills that have high, medium and
low consumption usage are included as examples due to the
changes in methodologies.
➢ In some areas a "phase-in" approach is recommended to keep
rates from changing drastically. 2
Customers 8,637 96% 284 3% 77 1%
Low Consumption 35% Discount 25% Discount
Billing
N
Residential Volume 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
Electric 134 30.94 32.14 20.12 20.89 23.21 24.11
Water 185 37.45 42.16 37.45 27.47 37.45 31.70
Waste Water 185 56.83 41.75 56.83 26.77 56.83 30.89 ami
0
CSO 185 20.49 16.77 20.49 10.71 20.49 12.36 Q
Solid Waste Collections 25.65 26.74 25.65 17.38 25.65 20.05
L
Yard Waste Container 9.03 8.88 9.03 8.88 9.03 8.88 N
0
Medic 1 8.84 9.35 8.84 9.35 8.84 9.35 N
189.23 177.78 178.41 121.45 181.50 137.33
-6.1% -31.9% -24.3%
Medium Consumption High Consumption
Billing Billing
N
Residential Volume 2019 2020 Volume 2019 2020 a
Electric 2,977 260.94 234.05 16,498 1,354.79 11-194.31
Water 11-143 62.90 61.83 12,013 481.89 387.40 }
Waste Water 11-143 60.39 82.40 12,013 60.39 543.61
CSO 1,143 22.88 31.56 12,013 22.88 199.28 Q
Solid Waste Collections 41.08 39.97 41.08 39.97 °
L
Yard Waste Container 9.03 8.88 9.03 8.88 N
0
Medic 1 8.84 9.35 8.84 9.35 N
466.06 468.03 1,978.90 2,382.80
0.4% 20.4%
Residential medium high usage rate
comparison
General Service 1 Phase
Low Consumption Medium Consumption High Consumption
Billing Billing Billing a
Commercial Volume 2019 2020 Volume 2019 2020 Volume 2019 2020 w
Z-
Electric 528 66.18 63.12 5,864 473.85 409.27 19,000 1,477.44 1,261.40 }
Water 140 53.27 44.76 2,892 116.51 100.76 99,700 2,341.16 2,070.81
Waste Water 140 26.30 79.66 2,892 180.96 196.43 99,700 5,621.57 4,303.99 0
CSO 140 8.41 15.80 2,892 62.07 57.52 99,700 1,949.83 1,525.13 CL
O
Solid Waste Collections 38.67 37.88 97.76 97.61 97.76 97.61
0
Medic 1 9.79 9.61 9.79 9.61 9.79 9.61 c
202.61 250.83 940.94 871.20 11,497.55 9,268.55 N
23.8% -7.4% -19.4%
Commercial General Service I Phase rate
comparison
General Service 3 Phase
Low Consumption Medium Consumption High Consumption
Billing Billing Billing N
Commercial Volume 2019 2020 Volume 2019 2020 Volume 2019 2020 w
Electric 166 77.29 81.21 1,640 189.91 182.25 13,000 1,057.81 960.98
Water 388 67.82 80.74 1,917 102.95 111.85 51,560 1,243.75 1,122.09
Waste Water 388 40.24 90.18 1,917 126.17 155.06 51,560 2,916.10 2,261.41 0
CSO 388 13.25 19.56 1,917 43.06 42.74 51,560 1,011.10 795.33 CL
O
Solid Waste Collections 38.67 37.88 97.76 97.61 97.76 97.61
0
Medic 1 9.79 9.61 9.79 9.61 9.79 9.61 N
0
247.05 319.18 569.64 599.12 6,336.31 5,247.03 N
29.2% 5.2% -17.2%
Commercial General Service 3 Phase rate
comparison
2020 PROPOSED RATE CHANGES
➢ Taxes are split between fixed and variable
➢ Some rates have been averaged over the two or three year
adoption period to provide stability to residents
➢ The electric utility recommendation allows for a "phase-in "
approach to keep rates from drastically changing in 2020.
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2020 PROPOSED RATE CHANGES
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➢ 1 Year Rates
➢ Water
➢ Waste Water
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➢ 2 Year Rates
➢ Electric
➢ Solid Waste Collections
➢ Solid Waste Transfer Station
➢ Storm Water (through County Tax Bill)
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➢ 3 Year Rates 8
➢ Medic 1
2020 PROPOSED RATE CHANGES
Electric
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➢ No Residential Energy Program starting 10/1 /19 - incremental cost
per year $693,200.
➢ Capital: funding from the utility for capital is now $ 1 . 1 million per
year vs previous $800,000 per year
➢ Light Operations building from reserves
➢ The electric utility recommendation allows for a "phase-in"
approach to keep rates from drastically changing in 2020. 9
ELECTRIC UTILITY
Billing 2019 2020 COSA Base
Percent
Volumes Base Demand Energy Base Demand Energy Difference
Residential 8637 20.10 0.0809 45.32 0.05080 25.22 125.5%
Residential 35% Disc 284 13.07 0.0526 29.46 0.03300 16.40 125.5% H
Residential 25% Disc 77 15.08 0.0607 33.99 0.03810 18.92 125.5%
Non Profit 1 Phase 35 24.90 0.0798 50.66 0.05090 25.76 103.5%
Non Profit 3 Phase 20 62.23 0.0798 100.07 0.05080 37.84 60.8%
General Service 1 Phase 976 25.84 0.0764 56.17 0.05070 30.33 117.4%
General Service 3 Phase 216 64.61 0.0764 116.85 0.05070 52.24 80.9% H
GS Municipal 1 Phase 59 25.84 0.0764 54.15 0.05100 28.31 109.6% Q
GS Municipal 3 Phase 19 64.61 0.0764 112.86 0.05110 48.25 74.7% 0
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GS Demand 1 Phase 41 54.34 4.62 0.0541 111.76 4.17 0.05070 57.42 105.7% C
GS Demand 3 Phase 171 135.91 4.62 0.0541 177.58 4.17 0.05070 41.67 30.7% CV
GS Dem Municipal 1 Phase 3 54.34 4.62 0.0541 136.17 4.17 0.05310 81.83 150.6%
GS Dem Municipal 3 Phase 12 135.91 4.62 0.0541 175.22 4.17 0.05040 39.31 28.9%
General Service Primary 8 331.49 5.2 varies 834.97 4.17 0.05080
Electric Utility - COSA Rates - for 2020
(COSA Actual2020 as • • • - • to 2019 rates)
ELECTRIC UTILITY
Billing 2019 2020 Rate 10 year Base
Percent
Volumes Base Demand Energy Base Demand Energy Difference
Residential 8637 20.10 0.0809 22.62 0.07102 2.52 12.5%
Residential 35% Disc 284 13.07 0.0526 14.70 0.04616 1.64 12.5% H
Residential 25% Disc 77 15.08 0.0607 16.97 0.05326 1.90 12.6%
Non Profit 1 Phase 35 24.90 0.0798 27.48 0.05586 2.58 10.4%
Non Profit 3 Phase 20 62.23 0.0798 66.01 0.05813 3.78 6.1%
General Service 1 Phase 976 25.84 0.0764 28.87 0.06487 3.03 11.7%
General Service 3 Phase 216 64.61 0.0764 69.83 0.06855 5.22 8.1% H
GS Municipal 1 Phase 59 25.84 0.0764 28.67 0.07150 2.83 11.0% Q
GS Municipal 3 Phase 19 64.61 0.0764 69.44 0.08615 4.83 7.5% 0
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GS Demand 1 Phase 41 54.34 4.62 0.0541 60.08 4.17 0.05313 5.74 10.6% C
GS Demand 3 Phase 171 135.91 4.62 0.0541 140.08 4.17 0.05245 4.17 3.1% CV
GS Dem Municipal 1 Phase 3 54.34 4.62 0.0541 62.52 4.17 0.05664 8.18 15.1%
GS Dem Municipal 3 Phase 12 135.91 4.62 0.0541 139.84 4.17 0.05211 3.93 2.9%
General Service Primary 81 331.49 1 5.21 varies 1 381.85 1 4.17 1 0.05201
Electric Utility 2 year rate proposal
Phase in Base rate over 10 years
Yard lights not discounted
(Proposed 1 1 1 as • • • - • to 2019 rates)
One Residential Rate-w disc
Residential 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference I Percent
Billing Volumes Base
5/8" 6,252 32.75 38.50 5.75 17.56%
25% Discount 125 28.88 new
35% Discount 350 25.03 new
3/4" 310 35.58 38.50 2.92 8.21
1" 42 39.68 38.50 (1.18) -2.97% _
1.5" 4 73.48 38.50 (34.98) -47.60%
Usage
Block 1 (0-1,000 cf) 39,641,971 0.02541 0.01976 (0.005645) -22.22% H
Block 2 (1,001-1,500 cf) 1,939,373 0.03313 0.02498 (0.008150) -24.60% C
Block 3 (1,501+) 1,192,049 0.03873 0.03012 (0.008610) -22.23/
25% Discount 809,121 0.01522 0
35% Discount 2,265,540 0.01319 0
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PUD 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Gales 7,614,875 0.02212 0.01806 (0.004058) -18.35%
Baker Street 7,272,465 0.02212 0.01725 (0.004868) -22.01%
Commercial 2019 Rates 2020 Rate I Difference Percent
Base
5/8" 550 50.05 41.91 (8.14) -16.26%
3/4" 101 53.36 41.91 (11.45) -21.46% a
1" 147 58.90 72.84 13.94 23.67%
1.5 85 103.76 124.40 20.64 19.89%
2" 90 157.91 186.27 28.36 17.96%
3" 26 283.33 351.26 67.93 23.98%
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4" 11 463.08 536.88 73.80 15.94% °a
6" 8 912.19 1,052.47 140.28 15.38%
8" 2 11450.91 1,671.18 220.27 15.18% N
Usage N
All 1 281470,734 0.02298 1 0.020350 1 (0.00263) -11.44%
Municipal 2019 Rates 2020 Rate I Difference Percent
Base
5/8" 16 50.05 40.01 (10.04) -20.06%
3/4" 3 53.36 40.01 (13.35) -25.02%
1" 9 58.90 69.53 10.63 18.05
1.5" 1 103.76 118.76 15.00 14.46
2" 9 157.91 177.82 19.91 12.61% o
3" 2 283.33 335.33 52.00 18.35% o
4" 1 463.08 512.53 49.45 10.68%
Usage c
All 1,398,973 0.02298 1 0.019423 (0.00356) -15.48% C'
Irrigation 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Base
5/8" 31 41.55 35.26 (6.29) -15.14%
3/4" 7 45.17 35.26 (9.91) -21.94% }
1" 20 48.93 64.80 15.87 32.43% a
1.5" 8 86.15 114.02 27.87 32.35
2" 18 131.29 173.09 41.80 31.84
3" 3 235.45 330.59 95.14 40.41% o
4" 2 384.74 507.78 123.04 31.98% o
Usage C
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All 5,757,331 0.02492 0.019423 (0.001470) -22.06% N
One Base rate
All Classes have Usage rates
Residential 2019 Rates 2020 Rate I Difference I Percent
Billing Volumes Base
430 cf and under 6245 56.83 33.90 (22.93) -40.35% H
CSO 6245 20.49 13.92 (6.57) -32.06% N
Subtotal 77.32 47.82 (29.50) -38.15%
Over 430 cf 60.39 Usage in 2020 vs 2 tiers
CSO 22.88 Usage in 2020 vs 2 tiers —
Subtotal 83.27 Usage in 2020 vs 2 tiers
25% Discount 72 new 25.00
25% Discount CSO 72 new 10.26 N
35% Discount 264 new 21.67 N
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35% Discount CSO 264 new 8.89 Q
Usage O
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Regular 41,278,552 0.04243 O
25% Discount 472,791 0.03183 p
35% Discount 1,743,717 0.02759 CV
CSO - 0.01543
25% Discount 472,791 0.01137
35% Discount 1 1,743,717 1 0.00985
Total (w/o Discount) 0.05786
Commercial 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Billing Volumes Base
Commercial 969 18.43 73.72 55.29 300.00%
CSO 969 5.68 13.68 8.00 140.85%
Tota 1 24.11 86.89 63.29 260.39
Usage a
Commercial 25,729,678 0.0562 0.04243 (0.0138) -24.50%
CSO 25,729,678 0.0195 0.01516 (0.0043) -22.26% _
Total 1 0.07571 0.05759 0.0181 -23.92
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Municipal 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent o
Billing Volumes Base CL
Municipal 23 18.43 86.85 68.42 371.24%
CSO 23 5.68 13.68 8.00 140.85% o
Total 24.11 99.45 76.42 312.48% N
Usage
Municipal 610,659 0.0562 0.04242 (0.0138) -24.52%
CSO 610,659 0.0195 0.01566 (0.0038) -19.69%
Total 1 0.07571 0.0581 0.0176 -23.28
Base Rate Calculation 2019 Rates 2020 Rate Difference Percent
Billing Volumes Residential Commercial Municipal
5/8" 6446 33.34 33.34 32.46
25% Discount 72 25.00
35% Discount 264 21.67 a
3/4" 386 41.76 41.76 40.65
1" 184 58.60 58.61 57.05
1.5" 86 100.71 100.72 98.05
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2" 91 151.25 147.24 oa
3" 26 286.01 278.43 a-
4" 11 437.61 426.02 N
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6" 8 858.72 `N
8" 2 1 1,364.06
Total/Average 33.90 73.72 86.85
Billing Volumes 2019 Rate 2020/2021 Rate Difference %Total
Res-Weekly 2,320 41.08 39.970 (1.110) -2.70%
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25% discount 42 30.81 30.235 (0.575) -1.9%
35% discount 116 26.70 26.205 (0.495) -1.9% ad
Res-EOW 4,612 25.65 26.740 1.090 4.2%
25% discount 83 19.24 20.050 0.810 4.2%
35% discount 234 16.67 17.380 0.710 4.3%
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Res-Yard Waste 3,011 9.03 8.875 (0.155) -1.7% p
Comm-90g 702 38.67 37.880 (0.790) -2.0% p
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Comm-300g 1,024 97.76 97.610 (0.150) -0.2%
0
Schools-Rec 7 13.80 15.705 1.905 13.8% c
Municipal-90g 8 38.67 34.780 (3.890) -10.1% N
Municipal-300g 43 97.76 92.775 (4.985) -5.1%
Fed-300g (no tax) 15 93.26 91.690 (1.570) -1.7%
2 year avg holding YW, tires, asbestos, soils,
& metals at current plus 4.2%
Billing Volumes 2019 Rate 2020/21 Rate Difference % Total
Commercial/City Haulers
MSW 34,479 148.17 144.98706 (3.183) -2.15%
Yard Waste 1,340 30.27 31.55240 1.2824 4.2%
Biosolids 1,941 80.90 119.69136 38.79136 47.9%
Self Haul
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MSW 14,497 186.36 193.98083 7.62083 4.1% O
MSW-Charity 146 93.18 92.75558 -0.42442 -0.5% C
Tires 16 176.98 184.48334 7.50334 4.2% CL
Asbestos 0 394.31 411.02318 16.71318 4.2% N
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Contaminated Soils - 209.63 218.52145 8.89145 4.2% N
Yard Waste 1,103 49.11 51.18746 2.07746 4.2%
Metals and White Goods 274 75.21 78.39991 3.18991 4.2%
Blue Mountain 1,177 240.29 1 256.88522 1 16.595221 6.9%
3000 ERU, Cap at 15
Billing Volumes 2019 Rates 2020/21 Rate Difference Percent H
Residential 6,503 16.87 17.01189 0.14189 0.84%
25% Discount 72 16.87 12.75892 (4.11108) -24.37%
35% Discount 264 16.87 11.05773 (5.81227) -34.45%
Commercial 41-467 16.87 16.73730 (0.13270) -0.79%
Non Taxable 75 1 16.87 1 15.88170 (0.98830) -5.86% o
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Storm Water 2 year rates averaged
Discounts for Residential
� ERU at 111 21
2019 Rates 2020-2022 Rate Difference Percent
Residential 8.84 9.35 0.51 5.77% }
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Assisted Living 455.22 549.47 94.25 20.70%
24 Hour Nursing 199.59 292.21 92.62 46.41% }
Group Homes 12.11 12.60 0.49 4.05%
Jail Facilities 236.63 247.53 10.90 4.61% o
Schools 77.53 82.85 5.32 6.86% o
Commercial/Business 9.79 9.61 (0.18) -1.84%
0
Apartments/Housing Authority 105.53 122.53 17.00 16.11% c
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City/Public Areas/Municipal 48,489.84 62,537.63 14,047.79 28.97%
RECOMMENDATIONS & NEXT STEPS
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➢ Staff requests UAC forward a favorable recommendation to City
Council to adopt 2020 rates by utility as presented ( 1 , 2 & 3 year
rates)
➢ October 1 , 2019 - Proposed Amendments to 2020 Utility Rates
➢ Open Public Hearing/Conduct 1St Reading/ Continue to October 15, 2019
➢ October 15, 2019 - Proposed Amendments to 2020 Utility Rates
➢ Continue and close Public Hearing/ Conduct 2nd Reading/ Adopt Ordinance 23
QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION
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ELECTRIC UTILITY
Billing 2019 2020 Rate 3 year Base
Percent
Volumes Base Demand Energy Base Demand Energy Difference
Residential 8637 20.10 0.0809 28.705 0.06561 8.61 42.8%
Residential 35% Disc 284 13.07 0.0526 18.658 0.04264 5.59 42.8% H
Residential 25% Disc 77 15.08 0.0607 21.529 0.04920 6.45 42.8%
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Non Profit 1 Phase 35 24.90 0.0798 35.601 0.05499 10.70 43.0%
Non Profit 3 Phase 20 62.23 0.0798 77.308 0.05413 15.08 24.2%
General Service 1 Phase 976 25.84 0.0764 32.083 0.06321 6.24 24.2%
General Service 3 Phase 216 64.61 0.0764 86.065 0.06238 21.46 33.2% H
GS Municipal 1 Phase 59 25.84 0.0764 35.425 0.06606 9.59 37.1% Q
GS Municipal 3 Phase 19 64.61 0.0764 91.480 0.06837 26.87 41.6% 0
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GS Demand 1 Phase 41 54.34 4.62 0.0541 85.082 4.174 0.05194 30.74 56.6% C
GS Demand 3 Phase 171 135.91 4.62 0.0541 150.903 4.174 0.05193 14.99 11.0% CV
GS Dem Municipal 1 Phase 3 54.34 4.62 0.0541 109.494 4.174 0.05440 55.15 101.5%
GS Dem Municipal 3 Phase 12 135.91 4.62 0.0541 148.553 4.174 0.05170 12.64 9.3%
General Service Primary 8 331.49 5.2 varies 834.972 4.174 0.05083
Electric Utility - 2 year rate proposal - Phase in Base rate
over 3 years,
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(Proposed 1 1 1 as • • • - • to 2019 rates)
Low Consumption 35% Discount 25% Discount
Residential 2020 10yr 2020 3yr 2020 10yr 2020 3yr 2020 10yr 2020 3yr
Electric 32.14 37.50 20.89 24.37 24.11 28.12
Water 42.16 42.16 27.47 27.47 31.70 31.70
Waste Water 41.75 41.75 26.77 26.77 30.89 30.89
CSO 16.77 16.77 10.71 10.71 12.36 12.36 H
0
Solid Waste Collections 26.74 26.74 17.38 17.38 20.05 20.05 CL
0
Yard Waste Container 8.88 8.88 8.88 8.88 8.88 8.88
0
Medic 1 9.35 9.35 9.35 9.35 9.35 9.35 0
177.78 183.14 121.45 124.93 137.33 141.34 N
Change from 2019 rates (11.45) (6.09) (56.96) (53.48) (44.18) (40.16)
Change from 2019 rates -6.1% -3.2% -31.9% -30.0% -24.3% -22.1%
Medium Consumption High Consumption
Residential 2020 10yr 2020 3yr 2020 10yr 2020 3yr
Electric 234.05 224.03 11194.31 1,111.14
Water 61.83 61.83 387.40 387.40
Waste Water 82.40 82.40 543.61 543.61
CSO 31.56 31.56 199.28 199.28 H
Solid Waste Collections 39.97 39.97 39.97 39.97 C
Yard Waste Container 8.88 8.88 8.88 8.88
0
Medic 1 9.35 9.35 9.35 9.35 0
468.03 458.01 2,382.80 2,299.63 N
Change from 2019 rates 1.97 (8.05) 403.90 320.73
0.4% -1.7% 20.4% 16.2%