Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.08 Utility Cost Recovery Methods
Article III: Assessment Reimbursement Areas
Section 13.08.310 Reimbursement Area Boundaries and Assessment Calculation
The boundaries of an assessment reimbursement area shall be formulated by the Director of Engineering Services, based upon a determination of which parcels in the proposed area would require construction or improvement of water or sewer facilities upon development or redevelopment, or would be allowed connection to or usage of constructed or improved water or sewer facilities.
The reimbursement assessment shall be no greater than a property's pro rata share of costs associated with construction of the water or sewer facilities required to meet utility service and fire suppression standards. The City shall determine the reimbursement share of each property owner by using a method of cost apportionment that is based on the benefit to the property owner from the costs to design, engineer, construct, and install the project. The calculation shall be consistent with the method used to determine the cost and reimbursement share under RCW 35.91.020(1) (a) and (b). The City shall not assess reimbursement of costs for the portion of construction or improvements that only benefit property outside of the assessment reimbursement area. The City may recalculate the reimbursement assessment charge based on final project costs. If the City adopts revised Additional Connection Charges, then the City will refund the difference if costs are smaller.
Date Passed: Monday, March 31, 2025
Effective Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
ORD C36654 Section 18
