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Water and Sewer Utility Rates for Beards Cove, North Bay/Case Inlet, and Belfair RESOLUTION NO.-ID4- 0 3 D WATER/SEWER RATE INCREASE FOR RUSTLEWOOD WATER & SEWER SYSTEM, BEARDS COVE WATER SYSTEM, NORTH BAY/CASE INLET AND BELFAIR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE IINDEX FOR URBAN CONSUMERS (CPI-U) UTILITY RATE INCREASES FOR 2024-2025 CALENDAR YEAR WHEREAS, Mason County owns and operates the North Bay/Case Inlet Water Reclamation Facility, Belfair Water Reclamation Facility, Beard's Cove water system, and Rustlewood Water and Sewer systems; and WHEREAS,the provisions of water and wastewater utility services and activities within Mason County requires collection of rates, charges and fees to operate and maintain these facilities; and WHEREAS, it is the role and responsibility of Mason County Board of Commissioners to set policy for Water and Sewer Utility Systems, including monthly service rates,connection and permit fees and other related charges sufficient to cover the cost of utility operation, debt, and capital improvements; and WHEREAS,the objective is to ensure that each individual enterprise fund is capable of self- sustainability; and WHEREAS,water and sewer utility rates are currently adjusted based on the CPI-U and water rates are a flat rate for all users; and WHEREAS, Commissioners intend to discontinue the utilization of the CPI-U adjustment set forth in Chapter13 of the County Code; and WHEREAS,the Rustlewood and Beard's Cove water systems are metered and consumption- based rates promote rate-payer equity and water conservation; and WHEREAS, it is equitable to charge duplex and townhome sewer customers the same as single-family residences; and WHEREAS,the Belfair sewer system was recently expanded and a new connection charge calculated; and WHEREAS,the county has conducted a series of community outreach meetings; as well as several public commissioner briefing, aimed at discussing various scenarios for each utility and providing Commissioners with customer feedback and input for deliberation; and NOW THEREFORE,IT IS ESTABLISHED THAT the Board of Mason County Commissioners hereby adopt county water and sewer rates and fees as outlined below and shown in Exhibit A: 1. Rate adjustments based on the CPI-U for the calendar years 2024 and 2025 are suspended. 2. Current rates established in Resolution No. 2022-092 remain in effect until July 1, 2024 for the Belfair,North Bay/Case Inlet and Rustlewood sewer utilities. Rate adjustments for 2025 will be reviewed and adjusted during the annual budget process. 3. Current rates established in Resolution No. 2022-092 remain in effect until January 1, 2025 for the Rustlewood and Beard's Cove water utilities. A base plus tiers structure for water utility rates based on consumption becomes effective on that date. 4. Townhomes and duplexes shall be subject to the same sewer rates applied to single-family residences. 5. The Belfair sewer connection fee is revised from $11,300 to $13,113 per ERU effective July 1, 2024 DATED this -}�� day of , 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smi , CkA of the Board RarVy Neatherlin,Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: �9 �S Kevin Shutty,Vic - hair 7 Tim Whitehea�, DPA f� Sharon Trask, Commissioner Exhibit A MASON COUNTY UTILITIES & WASTE 2024 RATES Belfair Sewer Utility Effective 07/01/2024 Rate Monthly Rate $ 110.54 per ERU Duplex Rate(per Unit) $ 110.54 per ERU Grinder Pump Fee $ 6,730.00 Connection Fee $ 13,113.00 Plus additional permit fee North Bay/Case Inlet Sewer Utility Effective 07/01/2024 Rate Monthly Rate $ 120.00 per ERU Duplex Rate(per Unit) $ 120.00 per ERU Grinder Pump/Empty Lot $ 87.48 Grinder Pump Fee $ 6,730.00 Connection Fee $ 11,954.72 Plus additional permit fee Rustlewood Sewer Utility Effective 07/01/2024 Rate Monthly Rate $ 118.15 per ERU Connection Fee $ 6,065.72 Plus additional permitfee Beard's Cove Water Utility Rate Monthly Rate $ 44.32 Connection Fee $ 2,426.30 Plus additional permit fee Rustlewood Water Utility Rate Monthly Rate $ 44.32 Connection Fee $ 2,426.30 Plus additional permit fee Other Fees Rate Connection Permit Fee $ 150.00 Due upon issuance Inspection Fee $ 75.00 Shop Rate $ 75.00 Per hour Plan Review $ 75.00 Per hour Modification Fee $ 35.00 Transfer Ownership Fee $ 15.00 (All rates subject to change by the Mason County Board of Commissioners) CF=Cubic Feet 1 Cubic Foot=7.48 Gallons Page 1 of 2 Exhibit A MASON COUNTY UTILITIES & WASTE 2025 RATES Beard's Cove Water Utility Effective 01/01/2025 Rate Water Consumption Tiers Monthly Rate $ 44.32 0-400 CF Tier#1 $ 2.50 401-700 CF* Tier#2 $ 3.25 701-1200 CF* Tier#3 $ 4.00 1201+ CF* Connection Fee $ 2,426.30 Plus additional permit fee *Per 100 CF Rustlewood Water Utility Effective 01/01/2025 Rate Water Consumption Tiers Monthly Rate $ 55.00 0-400 CF Tier#1 $ 10.00 401-700 CF* Tier#2 $ 15.00 701-1000 CF* Tier#3 $ 20.00 1001-1300 CF* Tier#4 $ 25.00 1301+ CF* Connection Fee $ 2,426.30 Plus additional permit fee *Per 100 CF Other Fees Rate Connection Permit Fee $ 150.00 Due upon issuance Inspection Fee $ 75.00 Shop Rate $ 75.00 Per hour Plan Review $ 75.00 Per hour Modification Fee $ 35.00 Transfer Ownership Fee $ 15.00 (All rates subject to change by the Mason County Board of Commissioners) CF= Cubic Feet 1 Cubic Foot=7.48 Gallons Page 2 of 2