HomeMy WebLinkAbout126-98 - Res. Harstene Pointe Water and Sewer System RESOLUTIONNO. 126-98
HARTSTENE POINTE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MASON
COUNTY REVISING WATER CHARGES AND OTHER FEES; PROVIDING FOR
BILLING AND PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT.
ARTICLE I
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ORDER OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MASON
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows:
SECTION 1.01 PERMIT FEES: At the time of application for a building permit, or if an
applicant wishes to connect to the water and sewer system,the applicant shall apply for a water
and sewer connection permit and shall pay to the county a permit fee as set forth below together
with connection charges and/or other charges, if any, required by this Resolution. If the permit is
not issued, the permit fee and connection charges shall be refunded. Permit fees shall be as
follows:
FOR EACH WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION WHICH CONNECTS THE
SYSTEM SERVICE LINE, AT THE PROPERTY BOUNDARY LINE:
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
WATER $360 $360 $360 $360 $360 $360
SEWER $360 $360 $360 $360 $360 $360
a) All structure, service lines and water connection lines shall be inspected by Mason
County (DCD, Water/Sewer Division) before the work is back-filled.
b) A fullway water valve controlling all outlets shall be installed by the owner at the
structure service line and be readily accessible to Mason County and the owner.
C) All service connections to the system shall be connected with a 3/4" valve which
shall be provided by Mason County.
d) All service connections to the system shall comply with all components of the
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cross-connection control plan.
SECTION 1.02 WATER FEES: Water services shall be charged by the county on a monthly
water rate billing as follows:
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
SINGLE FAMILY $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
DWELLINGS
NON-USAGE FEES $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00
THERE WILL BE NO CREDITS TOWARD CONNECTION OF THE SYSTEM
SECTION 1.03 SURCHARGES: When a connection serves more than one single family
structure, house, duplex, apartment, or mobile home, in addition to the first service connection, a
surcharge of$20.00 per month shall be added to the billing for each additional unit.
SECTION 1.04 SEWER FEES: Sewer services shall be charged by the county as follows:
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Single $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Family Dwelling
Lot without $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00
dwelling
Multiple $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Dwellings/each unit shall pay$15.00.
ARTICLE II
SECTION 2.01 BILLING - CHARGES DUE: Billings shall be mailed prior to the 10th day of
every month. Water and sewer charges shall be due and payable before the first day of the next
monthly billing period.
SECTION 2.02 DELINQUENT CHARGES AND LIENS: When sewer and/or water charges
are not paid within sixty days after the date of billing, such charges shall be delinquent and the
water may be turned off by the county. In the event a service is disconnected for non-payment,
the total bill plus a re-connect charge of$25.00 must be paid before service is restored. An
additional fee of$20.00 per month for water will be charged and $15.00 per month for sewers
will be charged during the disconnected period. All delinquent charges shall be subject to a one
and one-half(1 '/z%)
percent interest per month.
All delinquent charges and penalties added,thereto shall be a lien against the property owner.
Delinquent charges shall be certified to the County Treasurer whenever said charges have been
delinquent for a period of 60 days and a lien may be filed by the county. Upon the expiration of
60 days after the attachment of the lien, the county may bring suit in foreclosure by civil action in
the Superior Court of Mason County. In addition to the costs and disbursements provided by
statute, the court may allow the county reasonable costs and attorney's fees. The lien shall be
foreclosed in the same manner as the foreclosure of real property tax liens.
SECTION 2.03 BILLINGS - TO WHOM MAILED: Billings may be mailed to the owner of
the property on which the structure so served is located, or his agent, insofar as the county may
reasonably ascertain the same. Failure to receive such bills shall not relieve any person liable
therefore from the obligation to pay the same, nor the property receiving such service, or capable
or receiving such service, from such lien therefore as may thereafter attach to the property in the
manner provided bylaw. A fee of$10.00 will be charged for any change in tenant, renter,
ownership, billing address, etc.
SECTION 2.04 VIOLATION AND PENALTIES OF WATER SYSTEM: Any person or
persons, firm, or corporation who tampers or permits tampering with the water or sewer system
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a
fine not to exceed$500.00 or by imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during
which any violation continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
ARTICLE III
REVOCATIONS
SECTION 3.01: Resolution No.142-92 is hereby canceled.
ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Mason County this 8 th Day of
December ' 1998.
k P'ROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
a r -P Absent 12/8/98
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