HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.01.20 Council Mtg Handout from Padvorac ConsultingTechnical Memorandum
To: Mayor Charles Grimm, District 2
Mayor Pro-Tem David Milne, District 5
Councilmember Leo Perales, District 3
Councilmember Joe Cotta, District 4
Councilmember Mark Figueroa, District 1
Councilmember Calixto Hernandez, District 6
Councilmember Abel Campos, At Large
Cc: Harold Steward, City Manager, City of Pasco
Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager, City of Pasco
Maria Serra, Public Works Director, City of Pasco
From: Jon Padvorac, Development Consultant, Padvorac Consulting, LLC
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Concerns Regarding the Proposed Utility Connection Fee Increases
Background
The City is considering substantial increases to water and sewer connection fees. I am
concerned the proposal will have broad impacts on development costs and affordable housing,
with far ranging implications. I work with property owners and developers in the area and provide
these comments in that context. These comments have been coordinated with the Home
Builders Association of the Tri-Cities. If passed in their current amount, these fees could have
significant, adverse impacts on the City, current and future City residents, and the developers
who work in Pasco.
This memo describes several concerns with the proposal to help inform Council's upcoming
deliberations. Responding to stakeholder concerns and providing a justification for these
significant fee increases is both good business practice for the City to minimize risk, and is a part
of the City's responsibility is to administer their fee programs in a fair and equitable manner.
Typically utility rate increases of this magnitude would typically be well documented and
supported by a detailed fee study report, which are typically between 100 and 300 pages in length.
If voted in by council, the proposed fee increase (around 17,000% for the water utility) will have
Page 11 of
millions of dollars of impacts on every significant sized project in Pasco. A decision of this
magnitude should be carefully contemplated and made with care.
Recommended Council Action
We request that Council critically evaluate the proposed Sewer and Water connection fees being
proposed. Based on the lack of responsiveness to questions raised earlier in this process, I
recommend that council:
1) Request that staff decouple monthly service fee increases from connection fee increases.
Staff want to pass monthly service fee increases the near -term to assist in the pursuit of
funding, and lumping these two fees together into a single ordinance is artificially creating
a level of unnecessary urgency. This would give plenty of time to address stakeholder
concerns about the legitimacy of the significant connection fee increase being proposed.
2) Request that staff review previously unaddressed and new stakeholder concerns and
address them prior to bringing water and sewer connection fee increases back to council.
Issue 1: Missing Fee Study Report and Transparency (Previously Raised,
Partially Addressed)
The agenda packet for the connection fee increase notably omits the full FCS Group fee study
report which would provide the analysis and data behind staff's recommendations. Omitting a
full report is uncharacteristic of Staff Reports associated with fee studies / increases. The
absence of a full report obstructs transparency and informed decision -making. Council and
stakeholders are being asked to accept sharply higher fees without seeing the detailed
methodology, data, and assumptions used to justify them.
Given the magnitude of the increase, a full report from FCS would not be a mere formality— it is
vital for understanding how fees were calculated and whether they are equitable so their legality
can be reviewed, and later justified if the fee increase were to be challenged in court. Much less
significant fee increases in the past have been supported by a full report, this one should be as
well. Transparency calls for making such studies available well in advance, so elected officials
and the public can understand the basis for the proposed fee increase. We urge that a full fee
study be released in draft status so it can be reviewed by stakeholders and input incorporated
well before any action is brought to council.
Currently, raw spreadsheets have been released, but these lack logical explanation and
justification, and are not an adequate substitute for a fee study.
12of9
Issue 2: Including Decades -Old Infrastructure Costs (and Interest) in New
Connection Fees (Previously Raised, Not Addressed)
The proposed fees would charge new
development for infrastructure
investments dating back decades, rolling
forward original costs plus compounded
interest. In effect, new residents would be
paying for utility facilities that have long
since been built and paid off by existing
users and have little to no remaining useful
life, while also being charged through utility
rate increases for the replacement
infrastructure, and connection fees for the
additional capacity added to the system.
This raises serious concerns about fairness
and potential legal issues. Washington law
authorizes connection charges so new
customers pay their "equitable share" of
system costs and is clear that no charges
shall exceed the proportionate share of
such utility or system's capital costs which
the City can demonstrate proportional to
the impact of the new housing units (RCW
82.02.020, RCW 82.02.060). Not pro -rating
the existing infrastructure to take into
account that it is at the very end of its
Total Paid by a new home buyer in 2026 based
on Proposed Fees who then lived in their house
for 18 years for combined water and sewer
service:
Connection fee for existing (to -be -replaced)
infrastructure + capacity improvements =
$10,731 + 30% builder expense mark-up =
$13,950.30
PLUS
Additional monthly service fee in excess of a
typical 3% per year annual rate increase to
cover the new facilities = $12,646
Facilities paid for:
The original plants (for a few years of
use out of their 80 year service life),
2. Capacity upgrades
3. The new plants.
Double-dipping? Yes!
Fair or legal? No.
service life, charging for capacity
improvements, AND charging for the new infrastructure as part of significantly elevated service
fees and connection fee structure would be double or triple dipping.
Q: So even though I would only use the old water plant for a few years
until it is replaced in 2029, 1 would have to pay my full share of the
original construction cost back in the 1940's, inflated with interest?
A: Yes — that is what the City proposes.
Q: Wait — not prorated? When I pay full cost for something, I expect to
get some service life out of it. You are charging me for the full price of a
brand-new facility for the old plant, then turning right around and
charging me the full price of the new plant through service fees, AND the
added capacity upgrades? This seems to be double dipping!
A: Yes, the City's goal is to keep rates as low as possible for our existing
ratepayers according to the staff report.
Example
scrapped, at which point you will need to buy a new car at
i full MSRP. Sorry in advance!
Figure 1: Having the connection fee fully burdened by the value of the soon -to -be -replaced
facilities that are not pro -rated for their remaining service life is like buying a used car near the end
of its useful life for full original MSRP plus 10 years of interest, then having to go out and buy a new
car almost immediately.
4of9
Issue 3: Misalignment with Adopted Plans (Comprehensive Plan &
Butterfield Facility Plan) (Previously Raised, Not Addressed)
The annual expenditure basis used to justify the
proposed connection fees is not consistent with
the City's adopted Comprehensive Plans and
facility plans. The Comprehensive Plan and the
Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Facility Plan
(including amendments) phase major capacity
projects over a 11 -to-1 6-year horizon, in direct
conflict with the surge of spending in 2029
proposed to be included in the updated water
connection fee. Attachment C (Facility Plan
excerpts) shows a phased replacement of the
Butterfield water treatment plant over 11 to 16
years. Council should seek clarity on whether the
fee'sDroject list truly matches the phasing in the
Comprehensive Plan and the Butterfield WTP
Facility Plan (Attachments C and D), consistent
with a number of laws including RCW 36.70A.120.
Q: Do fee structures have to align with
the Comprehensive Plan?
A: Yes — per a number of laws including
RCW 36.70A.120.
Q: Is Pasco's proposed fee consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan?
A: It does not appear to be.
Q: What?! Couldn't the new fee just
be appealed then, and the City would
have to pay the cost of damages and
legal fees it caused by this mistake?
A: Likely.
RCW 36.70A.120 Planning activities and capital budget decisions —Implementation in
conformity with Comprehensive Plan.
Each county and city that is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall
perform its activities and make capital budget decisions in conformity with its
Comprehensive Plan.
Annual Capita! Expenditures (Escalated)
stbo.00 X
SS4000
4 aoo
S10000
° 75.59
Woo
$4000
S28.2
520.00
Sx►.t4
S10.49
$t3.80
�;
S18.93 4t7.23
S! s�0
S0.00
2025 2026
2027
2025
;i 203? 2032 2033 243d
Figure 2: Excerpt from Staff Report dated 101612025 showing the forecasted water utility fund
expenditures, which is inconsistent with the Butterfield facility plans.
5of9
Issue 4: Unclear "Capacity -Enhancing" Improvements vs. Maintenance /
Deficiencies (Previously Raised, Not Addressed)
The justification for these fee increases rests on funding capacity -enhancing improvements (i.e.
new infrastructure or upgrades that expand system capacity to serve growth). The classification
of capital projects as being related to capacity generation or remedy of existing deficiencies is
systemically inconsistent with the City's published comprehensive plans and Capital
Improvement Plan, see Attachments C and D.
By law and common sense, new developments should not pay to fix existing problems or worn-
out facilities that current customers should have been funding through rates, be charged for new
capacity projects, AND also be charged for the new replacement facilities through the variety of
fee structures (connection and service fees). This would be double or triple dipping. Yet, this is
what the City is currently proposing.
Lacking a full FCS report or the supporting analysis behind the proposed fees, the City's proposed
rate increases are unsupported and unjustified. Spreadsheets showingwhich projects are
considered capacity related are inconsistent with City planning documents without justification
or rationale. We urge the City to provide clear criteria and project -level justification for what it
deems capacity -increasing. Otherwise, there is a risk of inadvertently making newcomers pay
two or three times for the system they use: first through connection fees for the soon -to -be -
replaced facilities and the capacity upgrades, and again later through utility rates for overdue
system replacement projects.
Issue 5: Housing Affordability Impacts (Previously Raised, Not Addressed)
Pasco's own Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP) study found that even under recent
conditions, few local residents can afford newly built homes. Since that study, interest rates have
climbed and construction costs remain high —meaning the situation has only worsened. For
context, Pasco's median home price jumped roughly 60% from 2017 to 2021 (from —$238k to
—$379k), far outpacing income growth. The HAIP (Attachment B) noted a significant gap between
housing costs and local incomes, with only a small percentage of households able to purchase a
median -priced new home. Imposing a major increase in utility hookup fees — potentially
thousands of dollars extra per new house — directly adds to the price of new housing. This will
price out even more families. The City has recognized the housing affordability crisis and taken
steps like code changes to encourage more housing types. However, these efforts could be
undermined if fee hikes add substantial costs to every new home. In practical terms, a steep fee
increase gets passed to buyers through higher lot and home prices, or it kills marginal housing
projects altogether. Either outcome is counter to Pasco's affordability goals. We ask that Council
weigh this carefully: the HAIP's findings (Attachment B) call for lowering barriers to housing, and
the proposed fees will considerably and unnecessarily raise barriers by charging two or three
times for the system capacity used by future residents.
16of9
Issue 6: Long -Term Financial Risk to City (Utility Revenues) (Previously
Raised, Not Addressed)
Finally, we caution that dramatically higher connection
fees may carry long-term financial risks for the City's
utilities and infrastructure funds. If the fee hikes slow
down the pace of new housing construction (a likely
outcome of reduced affordability and developer
pullback), the City will see lower housing absorption in
growth areas. Slower growth means fewer new utility
customers paying monthlywater/sewer bills, which in
turn means reduced future utility rate revenue. This will
The City should avoid being "penny-
wise but pound-foolish" and
raising fees so much that it has a
significant impact on growth, as this
would leave the City without the
growth needed to recover financial
stability.
cause a much more significant impact on the utility funds than having a lower connection fee, as
well over half the revenue needed for the next 20 years of CIP water and sewer projects will be
coming from homes yet to be constructed.
In Attachment A's utility fund graphs, it is shown that the majority of funding for the 2025-2045 CIP
projects will be provided by connection and service fees paid by new homes. The City's current
financial plan is HIGHLY sensitive to changes in Pasco's growth rate. If the area doesn't grow,
Pasco won't have money for their projects. The majority of the revenue from new homes is
actually from their service fees -the City should avoid being "penny-wise but pound-foolish" and
raising fees so much that it has a significant impact on growth, as this would leave the City
without the growth needed to recover financial stability.
17of9
Sewer Forecasted Revenue: Proposed Connection Fee + City Recommended Rate Increases
$70,000,000
$65,000,000
$60,000,000
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
c
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
c
c
a $25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
5-
i Annual Add1 Sewer Connection Fees
Collected (New Fee)
I Annual Add'] Sewer Service Fees Collected
From New Homes
• Sewer Fees Collected from Existing Homes
2025-2045 CIP Funding from
Homes Built Btwn 2025-2045
ti N M cr "1 10 Ih 00 01 O l!1 %0 f` 00 0) M M cN+1 M M M T M M M Oyy q tiq� N�rr Mpp eVe�'
O b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N ev N N N N N N N
Figure 4: Graph showing revenue from proposed sewer service fees and connection
charges through 2044, assuming the proposed connection fee increases (even though they
are likely far too high) and the staff -proposed rate increases. Additional graphs can be
reviewed in Attachment A.
As can be seen from the above graph above, monthly service fees and connection fees from newly
constructed homes will fund a significant amount of the CIP project budget for replacement of
aging infrastructure between now and 2044, as long as the City doesn't chase away developers
and potential homebuyers with fees in excess of what should be charged. Service charges on
existing homes, even with the staff proposed increases, will not support much above the O&M
expenses of the existing infrastructure.
Issue 7: Capacity Increasing Improvements Allocated Over 20 years
(Previously Raised, Not Addressed)
Rather than charging for only the amount of capacity used by a new connection, it appears from
the Staff Report that FCS has amortized the full cost of a capacity upgrade over a period of 20
years, possibly correlating with loan payoff timeframes. This means that if a capacity upgrade
provided enough additional capacity for 40 years of growth, the full cost would be distributed to
only the first 20 years' worth of new connections. This may lead to an unconstitutional taking —
someone being made to pay more than their fair share. Were this to be the case, the City could be
liable for damages and the legal fees associated with an appeal.
Page 18of9
Requests
In summary, while ensuring adequate funding for utility capacity is important, the current
proposal raises serious questions of fairness, alignment with policy, and economic impact. We
respectfully ask the City Council and management take stakeholder concerns into consideration
and provide responses before moving forward.
Conclusion
Thank you for considering our concerns. I am available to answer any questions you may have -
feel free to reach out if you want to engage in further dialog regarding the information I have
provided.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Padvorac
Attachments:
- Attachment A: Utility Fund Graphs for Sewer and Water*
- Attachment B: Excerpts from Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAIP)
- Attachment C: Facility Plan Excerpts (Capital Facilities & Phasing not consistent with
proposed fees)
-Attachment D: Project Descriptions from Pasco CIP (many proposed connection fee projects are
actually existing deficiencies)
-Attachment E: Draft Agenda Report Published 01/19/2026 with Comments
-Attachment F: Resolution No. 4690 - Agenda Setting Policy passed 12/1 /2025
-Attachment G: 11/10/2025 City Council Workshop Agenda (full W/S connection fee excerpt)
-Attachment H: 11/10/2025 City Council Workshop Agenda (select slides) - FCS max fee & max
escalation (accredited inflation index)
*The sewer utility graphs generated from publicly available information seemed fairly consistent
with those prepared by FCS, but the water utility graphs were not. As the supporting analysis and
documentation is not provided, there is no way to track down the source of this discrepancy.
19of9
ATTACHMENTA
$70,000,000
$65,000,000
$60,000,000
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
v
$35,000,000
a�
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
Water Forecasted Revenue: Proposed Connection Fee + City Recommended Rate Increases
ri N M � Ln lD 1,- w m O r-i N M d' Ln lD t- w m O r-i N M llzt Ln CD I- w m O r-i N can
ri r-i ri r-1 r-i r 4 r-i r-1 rH N N N N N N N N N rq M M M f'+°i M m M M m m lc:l- d 't 1 d
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N rq N N fV N N
$70,000,000
$65,000,000
$60,000,000
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
u�
$35,000,000
2 <qn nnn nnn
$2 7,000,000
$20,000,000
Water Forecasted Revenue: Current Connection Fee + City.Recommended Rate Increases
■ Annual Add'I Water Connection Fees Collected
(Current Fee)
Add'I Water Service Fees Collected From New
Homes
■ Water Fees Collected from Existing Homes
Water Revenue Requirement
Source: Staff council packet
O&M Expenses
Source: Staff council packet
2025-2045 CIP Funding from
Homes Built Btwn 2025-2045
2025-2045 CIP Funding from
Existing Homes 2025-2045
$15,000,000 -
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
�-+ M:t Ln i4o � W M O ri C14 M d' Ln �.o r- M M O r1 N M zt Ln �.O I-- W M O N M
r-9 r- 4 r-I r-1 r-1 � r-I r-1 r-1 N N N N i 4 N C-1 N N N M M M M M M M M M M : t Ct d' vzl
O O O O O O O O O O 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
C14 r-� N N N iN C14 N N r t n1 �! N r-4 N s. V N N N cV cV cV N rs9 N N N rq N r-4 N tv N N
$70,000,000
$65,000,000
$60,000,000
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
> $40,000,000
a�
}' $35,000,000
4-1
D
$30,000,000
< $25,000,000
$20,,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
Sewer Forecasted Revenue: Proposed Connection Fee + City Recommended Rate Increases
w Annual Add'1 Sewer Connection Fees
Collected (New Fee)
Annual Add'I Sewer Service Fees Collected
From New Homes
■ Sewer Fees Collected from Existing Homes
Sewer Revenue Requirement
Source: Staff council packet
i CV M Ct Ln to � W M O r-i N M d ul to r- W M O ri N M d' Ln ;.0 r- W M O r-4 N M d
ri ri ri r-1 rl rl ri r-i ri N N N N N N N N N N M M M M M M M M M M Cf d 1
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N . N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Sewer Forecasted Revenue: Current Connection Fee + City Recommended Rate Increases
$70,000,000
$65,000,000
$60,000,000
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
a,
$35,000,000
a�
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
O&M
Q
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
Sours
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
ri N M
r—I r—I ri
O O O
N N N
Ict Mt.0 r- W M O r-+ N M ct 4n 1.0 r. W M O ri N Mltz- LO910 r- W M O N M d'
ri ri r—i ri ri r H N N N N N N lV N N N M M M M M M M M M Mlzt d d -Z:I-
O O O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
N N N N r14 N N N N N c V cV fV N N N N N N N N N M N N N N N fV N N
ATTACHMENT B
I
HOUSING ACTT
IMPLEMENTATION
-UNA -
.1k jK
Aim
NOVEMBER
2024
OAOneza & Associates
ECONorthwest
FC&,'0MICS • ! INANCE • PUNNING
E NYU
WAGNER
HOUSING OPTION
FOR
Worker affordability
Exhibit 50 shows the average wages by industry in Franklin County and the maximum rent and
median home price that workers in each industry could afford.
More than half of the industries in Franklin County have high enough wages that can afford the
average rent of $1,272 in Pasco. However, only one industry, the information industry, has a
high enough wage to afford the median home price of $386,000 in Pasco. Pasco's employment
is concentrated in educational services and retail trade. Based on the average wages earned in
Franklin County 2021, workers in these industries cannot afford the average rent or the median
priced home in Pasco.
A select number of industries can support to afford the median home priced home if they 1.5
times per household. These industries include construction, wholesale trade, information,
finance and insurance, professional and technical services, and government.
City of Pasco Housing Action Plan 43
Exhibit 52. Housing Needed by Income Level in Pasco by 2045
Source: OFM, CHAS 2015-2019, ECONorthwest Calculations
Income Category
0-30% AMI
Underproduction
800
Need
2,484
Total Need
3,284
Share
14%
30-50%AM1
590
2,905
3,495
15%
50-80%AM1
295
4,468
4,763
20%
80-100%AM1
11
2,123
2,134
9%
100-120% AMI
37
2,351
2,388
10%
120-140% AMI
0
1,474
1,474
6%
140%+ AMI
0
5,780
5,780
25%
Total
1,733
21,585
23,318
100%
Summary of dousing Needs in Pasco
Who Lives in Pasco Today?
■ Pasco has a relatively young population. Pasco's population generally skews
younger with a median age of 29.9. In comparison, Franklin County has a median age
of 30.5 and Washington 37.9. Children (ages 0 to 17 years old) represent 33 percent of
the population, while young adults ages 18 to 39 make up about 31 percent.
■ Senior adults (60 years and older) saw the fastest growth in this the past decade.
Seniors age 60 and older saw almost a 90 percent increase between 2010 and 2021.
Although Pasco does not have a large senior population, this population cohort has
rapidly grown over the past decade.
■ The Hispanic community continues to be a growing population group in Pasco. In
2021, over half (56 percent) of Pasco's population identified as Hispanic. Growth
trends indicate that Pasco will continue to grow rapidly, and Hispanics will continue to
be a majority ethnic group.
■ Socio-economic gaps exist between Non -Hispanic White residents and Black and
Hispanic residents. Between 2010 and 2019, distribution of income has been higher
among White non -Hispanic compared to Hispanic, and Black or African American.
Median income of Hispanic households was 76% of the Non -Hispanic White
households Countywide
Median renter incomes have grown but remain very low. Median renter incomes
have grown in the past decade, however in 2021 median renter incomes were $38,588
compared to $86,676 forthe median owner income.
What will Pasco's Future Population Look like?
■ Pasco's population is projected to grow by 86 percent by 2045. From 2020 to 2045,
Pasco's population will increase from an estimated population of 77,108 in 2020 to
143,657 in 2045. This estimate assumes that Pasco will continue to make about 80
Exhibit 48. Housing Affordability in Franklin County by Industry and Wages, 2023
C,nitrrA• r)PM F('r)Nnrth%A/P-,t C'alrid;;tinns
All Industries
$49,736
$1,243
No
$186,648
No
No
Ag., forestry, fishing & hunting
$36,126
$903
No
$135,573
No
No
Mining
$60,000
$1,500
$225,169
No
Yes
Construction
$57,717
$1,443
$216,601
No
Manufacturing
$53,653
$1,341
$201,351
No
No
Wholesale trade
$66,555
$1,664
$249,767
No
Retail trade
$42,457
$1,061
No
$159,331
No
No
Transportation & warehousing
$53,656
$1,341
$201,359
No
No
Information
$109,235
$2,731
Yes
$409,939
Finance and Insurance
$71,792
$1,795
Yes
$269,423
No
Real Estate & Rental & Leasing
$51,268
$1,282
Yes
$192,400
No
No
Professional & Technical Services
$59,876
$1,497
Yes
$224,703
No
Yes
Administrative & Waste Services
$43,787
$1,095
No
$164,326
No
No
Educational Services
$42,118
$1,053
No
$158,062
No
No
Health Care & Social Assistance
$45,692
$1,142
No
$171,472
No
No
Art, Entertainment, & Recreational
$37,732
$943
No
$141,601
No
No
Accommodation & Food Services
$23,462
$587
No
$88,048
No
No
Government
$64,056
$1,601
Yes
$240,390
No
Yes
Median Sale Price of New
Homes = Around $430k
N AI
ATTACHMENT C
0
City of Pasco
City of
VSkO BUTTERFIELD WATER TREATMENT
Washingmn
PLANT FACILITIES PLAN
FINAL I September 2022
CHAPTER 6 1 BUTTERFIELD WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES PLAN I CITY OF PASCO
Table 6.4 Capital Improvement Plan Summary
1
Electrical Building
$11,295,000
$1,129,000 $5,083,000 $5,083,000
2
Misc. improvements and Compressor Replacement
$371,000
$371,000
3
Raw Water Pump Station Improvements
$6,022,000
-
4
Flocculation and Sedimentation Basin Improvements
------
$1,279,000
$1,279,000
—
5
Chemical Building
$16,317,000
$1,632,000
6
Filters �—
$17,780,000
7
UV Disinfection
$8,368,000
8
Flocculation Basins
$10,211,000
9
Residuals Improvements (Phase 1)
$1,196,000
10
Finished Water Pump Station
$17,262,000
-
11
Ozone (including generation)
$22,461,000
12
Residuals Improvements (Phase 2)
$2,503,000
-
13
Admin Building
$12,364,000
14
Backwash Lift Station Redundancy Improvements
$2,967,000
15
WTP Repairs
$164,000
$164,000
CIP Total (2021 Dollars)(')
$130,560,000
$4,575,000 $5,083,000 $5,083,000
$2,409,000 $3,613,000
;4,895,000 $7,343,000 $2,447,000
$1,778,000
$7,122,000.
$3,347,000
.y
$7,112,000 $1,778,000
$3,347,000 $837,000 Y
$837,000
$2,043,000 $4,084,000 $4,084,000 - -
$239,000 $957,000
- — -
-
- $3,452,000 $6,905,000 $6,905,000
$4,493,000 $8,984,000 $8,984,000
_ 4r�1:�
$751,000 $1,752,000
$1,236,000 $5,564,000 $5,564,000
$1,187,000 $1,780,000
i. Ooc nnn to not nnn to C3i nnn
tin Aro Ann
tin /.Co nnA to iin !Mn tin 000 nnn tin o4o Mn tz )A/ nnn tin Tar Ann tin 77n nnn tf. 7G1 nnA t7?4b nnn
IY 1-
(1) Costs are provided in May 2021 dollars. Project costs should be escalated for use during budgetary planning. At the time of the writing of this plan, a 4 percent annual escalation rate was deemed reasonable.
(2) For this plan, effort was made to sequence and phase projects to align annual expenditures with the City's rate studies and overall funding availability. Should alternative funding opportunities become available, some projects maybe able to be advanced earlier than the timing shown.
FINAL I SEPTEMBER 2022 j 6-15
Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Facilities Plan
CIP Update -
Cyanotoxins
FINAL / October 2023
Aquatic Plants and
Ica; viia
CIP UPDATE - AQUATIC PLANTS AND CYANOTOXINS
OCTOBER 2023 / FINAL / CAROLLO
Table 4 Capital Improvement Plan Summary
1
Electrical Building
$12,537,000
$251,000
$2,507,000
$5,015,000
$4,764,000$-
2
Misc. Improvements and Compressor Replacement
$412,000
$412,000
3
Raw Water Pump Station Improvements
$6,684,000
$134,000
$668,000
$3,342,000
$2,540,000
5
Chemical Building
$18,111,000
$181,000
$3,622,000
$7,788,000
$6,520,000$-
6
Filters
$19,736,000
$-
$-
$395 000
$1,579,000
$9,868,000
$7,894,000$-
8
Flocculation Basins
$11,334,000
$-
$
$227,000
$907,000
$6,234,000
$3,967,000$-
9
Residuals Improvements (Phase 1)
$1,328,000
$-
$-
$-
$-
$133,000
$1,195,000$-
10
Finished Water Pump Station
$19,159,000
$-
$
$
$-
$
$1,916,000
$9,580,000
17,664,000$-
11
Ozone (including generation)
$24,931,000
$249,000
$4,986,000
$9,972,000
$9,723,000$-
12
Residuals Improvements (Phase 2)
`$2,774,000
$
$-
$-
$
$
$-
$
$
$
$832,000
$1,942,000
13
Admin Building
$13,723,000
$-
$-
$-
$
$-
$-
$-
$1,372,000
$6,175,000
$6,175,000
$-
$-
14
Backwash Lift Station Redundancy Improvements
$3,294,000
$-
$
$
$
$
$-
$
$-
$1,318,000
$1,976,000
$
$-
15
WTP Repairs
$182,000
$182,000$-
16
Intake Screen Replacement
$1,358,000
$136,000
$1,222,000
CIP Total (2023 Dollars)(')
$135,563,000
$1,545,000
13,005,000
$26,739,000
$26,033,000
$16,235,000
$14,972,000
$9,580,000
1.9,036,000
$7,493,000
$8,151,000
$832,000
$1,942,000
Notes:
i
I
(1)` Costs are provided in May 2023 dollars. Project costs should be escalatedforuse
during budgetary planning. At the time of
the writing of this plan,
a 4% annual escalation rate was deemed reasonable.
Table 5
Capital Improvement Plan Summary Continued
2 Misc. Improvements and Compressor Replacement
$412,000
$-
$-
50%
50%
0%
0%
3 Raw Water Pump Station Improvements
$6,684,000
$-
$-
50%
50%
0%
0%
5 Chemical Building
$18,111,000
$-
$-
25%
25%
25%
! 25%
6 Filters
$1,974,000
$17,762,000
$-
50%
50%
0%
0%
8 Flocculation Basins
$1,134,000
$10,201,000
$-
0%
50%
50%
0%
9 Residuals Improvements (Phase 1)
$-
$1,328,000
$-
1000/0
0%
0°I°
0%
10 Finished Water Pump Station
$-
$19,160,000
$-
50%
50%
0%
0%
11 Ozone (including generation)
$24,930,000
$-
$
0%
0%
100%
0%
12 Residuals Improvements (Phase 2)
$-
$-
$2,774,000
100%
0%
0%
0%
13 Admin Building
$-
$1,372,000
$12,350,000
0%
100%
0%
0%
14 : Backwash Lift Station Redundancy Improvements
$-
$-
$3,294,000
50%
50%
0%
0%
15 WTP Repairs u
$182,000
$-
$-
0%
100%
0%
0%
16 Intake Screen Replacement
$1,358,000
$
$-
50%
0%
'50%
0%°
CIP Total (2023 Dollars)(')
$67,322,000
$49,823,000
$18,418,000
$43,981,000
$51,250,000
$35,805,000
$4,528,000
Annual Cost (2023 Dollars)(')
$16,831,000
$11,463,000
--- -- . -
$993,000
$2,199,000
j $2,563,000
$1,790,000
$226,000
Notes:
(1) Costs are provided in May 2023 dollars. Project costs should be escalated for use during budgetary planning. At the time of the writing of this plan, a 4% annual
escalation rate was deemed reasonable.
CITY OF PASCO
BUTTERFIELD WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES PLAN
RUMMOPEM City of Pasco
CITY OF
PA�S�C�O � COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN
murraysm�7�h�
June 2018
Revised January 2019
Table 7-1
Supply CIP Projects
Project ID
Description
Location
Time
Frame
Cost
AP-03'
Butterfield Water Treatment Plant PLC
and Control Upgrades Project #00039
Zone 1
2017-2018
$600,000
AP-04'
Columbia Water Supply Project #11001
Zone 1
2017-2018
$8,705,000
AP-061
West Pasco Water Treatment Plant
Backwash Ponds Project (City Project
#16008
West Pasco WTP
2017-2020
$2,226,000
S-005'
Riverview Heights PS Backup Power
Riverview PS
2018
$380,000
S-004
ASR Feasibility Study
System Wide
2019
$75,000
AP-05
Butterfield Water Treatment Plant
Chlorine Safety Improvements (City
Project #17004
Zone 1
2019-2020
$325,000
S-003
Butterfield WTP Facility Plan
Butterfield WTP
2020
$300,000
S-0011
West Pasco WTP Expansion — Phase 1
West Pasco WTP
2024-2027
$1,350,000
S-0021
West Pasco WTP Expansion — Phase 2
West Pasco WTP
2035
$1,350,000
S-002-PS'
West Pasco WTP Expansion — Phase 2 —
Pump Station Upgrade
West Pasco WTP
2035
$910,000
Total Supply CIP Cost
$16,221,000
Note: Project costs were provided by the City and do not include all the assumptions defined in Appendix 7-A.
7.4.2 Storage
As part of the storage capacity evaluation, pressure zones where the existing usable storage
does not meet the equalization, fire suppression or emergency criteria were identified. Table
7-2 shows the recommended storage improvements, implementation timeframe, and
associated cost opinions. Land acquisition costs are not included. Figure 7-1 presents the
approximate location of storage improvements. Cost estimates for the planned Zone 2
reservoir were provided by the City and are presented in Table 7-2. Appendix 7-C expands
on the description of the projects listed in Table 7-2.
Table 7-2
Storage CIP Projects
Project
Description
Location
Time
Volume
HGL
Cost
ID
Frame
MG
(FT)
New storage reservoir —
2020-
T-001'
ground elevation storage
Zone 2
2023
5.75
585
$11,700,000
(City Project #00041
T-002'
New storage reservoir —
Zone 3
2035
3.5
660
$7,469,000
Elevated tank
Total Storage CIP Cost
$19,169,000
Note: Cost based on elevated stora
Zone 2 and Zone 3 tanks are pre-existing
deficiencies, not growth related.
15-1710.1084 Page 7-4 City of Pasco
June 2018 Capital Improvement Program Comprehensive Water System Plan
ATTACHMENT D
Alton Street Water Main Extension - Wehe Ave to Alley East of
Owen Ave
Overview
Request Owner Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date 01/01/2029
Est. Completion Date 12/31/2030
Department Water
Type Capital Improvement
Project Number 21246
Description
This project will involve constructing approximately 1,000 linear feet of 8" ductile iron water main along Alton St, stretching from Wehe
Ave to the alley east of Owen Ave. As part of the project, one fire hydrant will be installed at the intersection of Wehe Ave and Alton St,
while the existing fire hydrant on Alton between Owen St and Beech St will be relocated and connected to this new main. Additionally,
the project will replace the existing undersized main (approximately 500 feet) in the alley directly west of Owen St with an 8" ductile iron
pipe extending between Alton St and Helena St.
Images
Details
Type of Project New Construction
Reason for Project Growth - Enhance programs and services
to meet growth needs
Project Benefit
Location
w
� •rNareiwki y •+•
This extension will enhance the water system by creating a loop that eliminates dead-end pipes in the area. By replacing the
undersized mains with properly sized ductile iron pipes, the project will significantly improve water flow and pressure, which
is critical for effective fire protection and overall system reliability. Improved water infrastructure aligns with the council's
workplan to enhance community safety and provide high -quality public services.
City of Pasco ) Capital Improvement Plan Page 400
Project Assumptions
The costs for this project have been updated to reflect the current price increases for ductile iron materials. The project is
included in the 2021 rate study, ensuring that funding and financial planning align with updated project costs and timelines.
Capital Cost
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$490K $490K
Capital Cost by Year
2029 ■ $66,150.00
2030 $423,850.00
$0 $120K $240K $360K
Construction/Maintenance 49 Design
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
Construction/Maintenance (87%)$423,850.O(
Design (14%) $66,150.00
TOTAL $490,000.00
Capital Cost
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Design
$66,150
$0
$66,150
Construction/Maintenance
$0
$423,850
$423,850
Total
$66,150
$423,850
$490,000
I,JJ City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan
Page 401
Funding Sources
Total Budget (all years)
$490K
Funding Sources by Year
Project Total
$490 K
0-.0 $66,150.00
:Z030 $423,850.00
$0 $120K $240K $360K
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (100%)$490,00,
TOTAL $490,000.00
Funding Sources
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$66,150
$423,850
$490,000
Total
$66,150
$423,850
$490,000
'J City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan Page 402
BWTP Project 1 - Electrical Building
Overview
Request Owner Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date 01/01/2025
Est. Completion Date 12/31/2028
Department Water
Type Capital Improvement
Description
This project provides the capital improvements related to upgrades needed to maintain operability at the Butterfield Water Treatment
Plant (WTP). Upgrades under this project scope include electrical power utility feed modifications, a standalone electrical building
housing new motor control centers (MCCs), and additional standby power generator and storage.
Images
III( -
Existing MCC equipment at
Butterfield WTP
Details
Type of Project Other
Reason for Project Capital -Critical needs driven by GMA or
aging infrastructure
Project Benefit
Location
This project provides for upgrades to an aging plant, which is key to the reliable supply of potable water to the customers.
Ensuring that the electrical systems are up-to-date and reliable supports the overall efficiency and resilience of the water
treatment process. This aligns with the Council Workplan's goals of promoting a high quality of life, community safety, and
operational efficiency.
Project Assumptions
City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan Page 403
Road 49 'dater Main Replacement - Replace tin with Sin South of
Sylvester
Overview
Request Owner Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date 01/01/2025
Est. Completion Date 12/31/2025
Department Water
Type Capital Improvement
Description
This project will replace the aging water main that runs along Road 49, south of Sylvester Street. The current 2-inch diameter main will
be upgraded to an 8-inch diameter main to enhance the water supply infrastructure.
Images
Details
Type of Project Replacement
Reason for Project Capital -Critical needs driven by GMA or
aging infrastructure
Location
Project Benefit
Upgrading the water main will improve fire flow availability to the hydrants in the area, significantly enhancing fire safety.
Additionally, it will address and resolve existing water quality issues, ensuring a reliable and safe water supply for residents
and businesses.
Project Assumptions
11 City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 445
The existing water main is considered a candidate for replacement due to its age and the condition of the infrastructure. This
assumption is based on the assessment of the current system's performance and reliability.
Capital Cost
FY2025 Budget
$1,000,000
Capital Cost by Year
202s
Total Budget (all years)
$1 M
$0 $250K $500K $750K $1M
Construction/Maintenance 0 Design
Project Total
$1 M
$1,000,000.00
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
Construction/Maintenance (80%)$800,000.0
Design (20%) $200,000.00
TOTAL $1,000,000.00
Capital•Breakdown
Capital Cost FY2025 Total
Design $200,000 $200,000
Construction/Maintenance $800,000 $800,000
Total $1,000,000 $1,000,000
.i—
,aiCity of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 446
Funding Sources
FY2025 Budget
$1,000,000
Funding Sources by Year
2025
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$1M $1M
$0 $250K $500K $750K $1M
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
Funding Sources
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
Total
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (100%)$1,000,0(
TOTAL $1,000,000.00
FY2O25
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Total
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
'11 City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan Page 447
Rd 103 Water Main Extension - Maple Dr to Willow Way
Overview
Request Owner Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date 01/01/2029
Est. Completion Date 12/31/2030
Department Water
Type Capital Improvement
Project Number 21 247
Description
This project will construct approximately 825 linear feet of 8" ductile iron water main along Rd 103, connecting the water mains on Maple
Dr and Willow Way. The construction aims to improve the overall water distribution system by creating a loop, which enhances the flow
characteristics and reliability of the water service in the area.
Images
Details
Type of Project New Construction
Reason for Project Capital -Critical needs driven byGMAor
aging infrastructure
Project Benefit
Location
This project will improve the reliability of service and flow characteristics by increasing the looping of the system. Enhanced
looping ensures a more consistent water supply, reduces the potential for water stagnation, and improves pressure
management throughout the distribution network. This contributes to better service for residents and businesses in the
area.
Project Assumptions
City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 427
This project is subject to funding availability and is included in the 2021 rate study. The construction of the water main
extension is contingent on securing the necessary financial resources to proceed.
Capital Cost
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$255.15K $255.15K
Capital Cost by Year
2029 $51,450.00
2030 $203,700.00
$0 $50K $100K $150K $200K
Construction/Maintenance Design
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
ConstructionjMaintenance (80%)$203,700.0(
Design (20%) $51,450.00
TOTAL $255,150.00
Capital Cost
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Design
$51,450
$0
$51,450
Construction/Maintenance
$0
$203,700
$203,700
Total
$51,450
$203,700
$255,150
�W
�11 City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan Page 428
Funding Sources
Total Budget (all years)
$255.15 K
Funding Sources by Year
Project Total
$255.15K
2029 $51,450.00
2030 $203,700.00
$0 $50K $100K $150K $200K
Bond -Revenue -unsecured
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (100%)$255,150.
TOTAL $255,150.00
Funding Sources
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$51,450
$203,700
$255,150
Total
$51,450
$203,700
$255,150
City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan
Page 429
Riverhaven Street Water Main Extension - Rd 36 to Rd 40
Overview
Request Owner Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date 01/01/2029
Est. Completion Date 12/31/2030
Department Water
Type Capital Improvement
Project Number 23 454
Description
This project will construct approximately 1,400 linear feet of 8" ductile iron water main along Riverhaven St from Rd 36 to Rd 40. The
dead-end water mains at the southern end of these streets will be connected to the new water main, creating a continuous loop that
enhances the system's reliability and performance.
Images
Details Location
Type of Project New Construction
Reason for Project Growth - Enhance programs and services
to meet growth needs
Project Benefit
Connecting the dead-end water mains will significantly improve the flow characteristics of the water system, ensuring
increased water pressure and flow rates that are essential for effective fire protection. By looping the system with properly
sized mains, this project will enhance water quality for residents in the area by reducing the frequency of flushing required
to maintain clean water in dead-end lines. Improved system efficiency and reliability align with the council's workplan to
enhance community safety and quality of life.
Project Assumptions
City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan Page 442
The implementation of this project is contingent upon the availability of funding. It is included in the 2021 rate study, with
bonds to be issued in accordance with the rate study assumptions.
Capital Cost
Total Budget (all years)
$440 K
Capital Cost by Year
2029
2030
Project Total
$ 440 K
$0 $100K $200K $300K
Construction/Maintenance 0 Design
$90,300.00
$349,700.00
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
Construction%Maintenance (79%)$349,700.0C
Design (21%) $90,300.00
TOTAL $440,000.00
Capital Cost
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Design
$90,300
$0
$90,300
Construction/Maintenance
$0
$349,700
$349,700
Total
$90,300
$349,700
$"0,000
.�.4r
10 City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan Page 443
Funding Sources
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$440K $440K
Funding Sources by Year
2029 $90,300.00
2030 $349,700.00
$0 $100K $200K $300K.
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (100%)$440,00
TOTAL $440,000.00
Funding Sources
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$90,300
$349,700
$440,000
Total
$90,300
$349,700
$4401000
City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan
Rd 60 Water Main Replacement - Court St to W Pearl St
Overview
Request Owner Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date 01/01/2029
Est. Completion Date 12/31/2030
Department Water
Type Capital Improvement
Description
This project will replace approximately 3,000 linear feet of deteriorating 6" thin wall PVC water line with a more robust system consisting
of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 12" ductile iron pipe along Road 60 and 1,600 linear feet of 12" ductile iron pipe along W Pearl St, W
Agate St, and 62nd PI. The installation will also include three new fire hydrants to enhance fire safety in the area.The project aims to
ensure the safety and reliability of the city's infrastructure, promoting a high quality of life and community safety.
Images
Details
Type of Project
Reason for Project
Replacement
Capital -Critical needs driven by GMA or
aging infrastructure
Location
w
F City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan Page 430
Project Benefit
Upgrading the existing infrastructure will significantly reduce the risk of future leaks and associated property damage
claims. Thin wall PVC pipes are prone to breaks, leading to ground washout and settlement, which can cause further leaks
and strain on the remaining pipes. The new ductile iron pipes will provide more reliable water flow, improving the efficiency
of the water distribution system and ensuring optimal water pressure to the fire hydrants, thus enhancing public safety.
Project Assumptions
The successful implementation of this project depends on the availability of funding. It is included in the 2021 rate study,
with bonds issued in accordance with rate study assumptions.
Capital Cost
Total Budget (all years)
$1.365M
Capital Cost by Year
2029
Project Total
$1.365M
$315,000.00
2030 $1,050,000.00
$0 $300K $600K $900K
Construction/Maintenance 0 Design
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
Construction/Maintenance (71%)$1,050,000X
Design (23%) $315,000.00
TOTAL $1,365,000.00
Capital Cost
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Design
$315,000
$0
$315,000
Construction/Maintenance
$0
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
Total
$315,000
$1,050,000
$1,365,000
141) City of Pasco ( Capital Improvement Plan Page 431
Funding Sources
Total Budget (all years)
$1.365M
Funding Sources by Year
Project Total
$1.365M
,1029 $315,000.00
2030 $1,050,000.00
$0 $300K $600K $900K
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (100%)$1,365,0(
TOTAL $1,365,000.00
Funding Sources
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$315,000
$1,050,000
$1,365,000
Total
$315,000
$1,050,000
$1,365,000
City of Pasco ) Capital Improvement Plan Page 432
Rd 76 Water Main Replacement - Wernett Rd to W Court St
Overview
Request Owner Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date 01/01/2029
Est. Completion Date 12/31/2030
Department Water
Type Capital Improvement
Project Number 23452
Description
This project aims to replace approximately 1,700 linear feet of outdated 4" and 6" thin wall irrigation class PVC water lines with more
durable 8" and 12" ductile iron pipes. Additionally, new fire hydrants will be installed to enhance fire safety. The existing infrastructure is
insufficient to support the growing residential areas along Road 76, which are experiencing significant development.
Images
Details
Type of Project Replacement
Reason for Project Capital -Critical needs driven by GMA or
aging infrastructure
Project Benefit
Location
Replacing the PVC pipes with robust ductile iron pipes will create a reliable loop system, connecting the 12" main from
Argent Rd to the main in Court St. This improvement will ensure that new properties can access city water, enhance the fire
department's ability to maintain a steady water supply for firefighting, and eliminate a critical bottleneck in the water
distribution system. This project aligns with the council's workplan to ensure the safety and resilience of city services,
promoting a high quality of life and community safety.
Project Assumptions
�i.
')11 City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 433
Rd 76 Water Main Replacement - Wernett Rd to W Court St
Overview
Request Owner
Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date
01/01/2029
Est. Completion Date
12/31/2030
Department
Water
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
23 452
Description
This project aims to replace approximately 1,700 linear feet of outdated 4' and 6" thin wall irrigation class PVC water lines with more
durable 8" and 12" ductile iron pipes. Additionally, new fire hydrants will be installed to enhance fire safety. The existing infrastructure is
insufficient to support the growing residential areas along Road 76, which are experiencing significant development.
Images
Details
Type of Project Replacement
Reason for Project Capital -Critical needs driven by GMA or
aging infrastructure
Project Benefit
.1W
Location
Replacing the PVC pipes with robust ductile iron pipes will create a reliable loop system, connecting the 12" main from
Argent Rd to the main in Court St. This improvement will ensure that new properties can access city water, enhance the fire
department's ability to maintain a steady water supply for firefighting, and eliminate a critical bottleneck in the water
distribution system. This project aligns with the council's workplan to ensure the safety and resilience of city services,
promoting a high quality of life and community safety.
Project Assumptions
0.
11% City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 433
The project's schedule is dependent on the availability of funding. It is included in the 2021 rate study, and bonds will be
issued in accordance with rate study assumptions to cover the costs. The need for reliable infrastructure to support growing
areas and emergency services is critical to the project's timely completion.
Capital Cost
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$960 K $960 K
Capital Cost by Year
2029 $193,500.00
2030 $766,500.00
$0 $200K $400K $600K
construction/Maintenance 0 Design
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
Construction/Maintenance (80%)$766,500.0(
Design (20%) $193,500.00
TOTAL $960,000.00
Capital Cost
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Design
$193,500
$0
$193,500
Construction/Maintenance
$0
$766,500
$766,500
Total
$193,500
$766,500
$960,000
'JJ City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan
Page 434
Funding Sources
Total Budget (all years)
$960 K
Funding Sources by Year
2C;2
2030
Project Total
$960 K
$O $200K $400K $600K
41 Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$193,500.00
$766,500,00
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (100%)$960,004
TOTAL $960,000.00
Funding Sources
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$193,500
$766,500
$960,000
Total
$193,500
$766,500
$960,000
rL++
11 City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 435
Seismic Improvements - Various Facilities
Overview
Request Owner Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date 01/01/2027
Est. Completion Date 12/31/2029
Department Water
Type Capital Improvement
Description
This project will perform seismic assessment and necessary seismic retrofits of the water treatment facilities, pump stations, storage
tanks, and other assets as recommended in the 2020 Risk and Resiliency Assessment. The goal is to enhance the structural integrity and
resilience of these critical infrastructures against seismic events.
Images
Details
Type of Project Refurbishment
Reason for Project Capital -Critical needs driven by GMA or
aging infrastructure
Location
Paco
Project Benefit
This project provides for the resiliency of infrastructure to improve reliability of service and preparedness to maintain service
for users. By reinforcing these facilities, the project ensures that essential services remain operational during and after
seismic events, thereby protecting public health and safety.
Project Assumptions
,I City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 448
This project was recommended as part of the Risk and Resiliency Assessment conducted in 2020, as required by Federal
Regulations. A study will be conducted to specifically identify needed improvements. This project is included in the 2021 rate
study.
Capital Cost
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$3.5 M $3.5 M
Capital Cost by Year
2027 �■ $800,000.00
2028 $1,500,000.00
2029 .� $1,200,000.00
$0 $400K $800K $1.2M
19 Construction/Maintenance 0 Design
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
• Construction/Maintenance (77%)$2,700,000.
• Design (23%) $800,000.00
TOTAL $3,500,000.00
Capital Cost
FY2027
FY2028
FY2029
Total
Design
$800,000
$0
$0
$800,000
Construction/Maintenance
$0
$1,500,000
$1,200,000
$2,700,000
Total
$800,000
$115001000
$1,200,000
$3,500,000
J..i.,
lq City of Pasco ( Capital Improvement Plan
Page 449
Funding Sources
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$3.5 M $3.5 M
Funding Sources by Year
2027
2028
2029
$0 $400K $800K $1.2M
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$800,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$1,200,000.00
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (100%)$3,500,0
TOTAL $3,500,000.00
Funding Sources
FY2027
FY2028
FY2029
Total
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$800,000
$1,500,000
$1,200,000
$3,500,000
Total
$800,000
$1,500,000
$1,200,000
$3,500,000
�r
City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan
Page 450
Star Lane Water Main Replacement - Rd 100 to Rd 97
Overview
Request Owner
Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
Est. Start Date
01/01/2029
Est. Completion Date
12/31/2030
Department
Water
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
19 046
Description
This project will upsize an existing 2" water line with an 8" water main and install fire hydrant(s) to service this area. The replacement will
cover the stretch of Star Lane between Road 100 and Road 97. The existing 2" water line has been identified as insufficient to meet the
current and future water demand of the area, particularly for fire protection services. The new 8" water main will ensure adequate water
flow and pressure, addressing both domestic water needs and emergency fire suppression requirements.
Images
Details Location
Type of Project Replacement
Reason for Project Capital -Critical needs driven by GMA or
aging infrastructure
awn
Kmro
Project Benefit
This will increase the reliability of service and fire flow. By improving the flow characteristics of the system in the area,
replacing the existing main with properly sized water mains provides increased flows and pressures that help meet fire
protection needs. This aligns with the Council Workplan's focus on community safety and promoting a high quality of life.
Project Assumptions
�k.
11 City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 451
The schedule is subject tofu nding availability. The project requires the acquisition of a permanent easement. This project is
included in the 2021 rate study.
Capital Cost
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$325 K $325 K
Capital Cost by Year
2029 $69,500.00
2030 ■ $255,500.00
$0 $80K $160K $240K
Construction/Maintenance 0 Design
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
Construction/Maintenance(79%)$255,500.00
+♦ Design (21%) $69,500.00
TOTAL $325,000.00
Capital Cost
FY2029
FY2030
Total
Design
$69,500
$0
$69,500
Construction/Maintenance
$0
$255,500
$255,500
Total
$69,500
$255,500
$325,000
;ICity of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan
Page 452
Funding Sources
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$325 K $325 K
Funding Sources by Year
2029
2030
$0 $80K $160K $240K
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$69,500.00
$255,500.00
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (100%)$325,00C
TOTAL $325,000.00
Funding Sources Breakdown
Funding Sources FY2029 FY2030 Total
i
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured $69500 $255,500 $325,000
Total $69,500 $255,500 $325,000
,1i City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan
Page 453
Reservoir Storage Tank - Zone 2
Overview
Request Owner
Est. Start Date
Est. Completion Date
Department
Type
Project Number
Engineering CIP Department, PW Engineering CIP Dept
01/01/2026
12/31/2029
Water
Capital Improvement
23 453
Description
This project will design and construct a new 3 to 4 million gallon (MG) water storage tank in Pressure Zone 2. The new tank aims to
enhance the water storage capacity of the area, ensuring sufficient water supply to meet the demands of the community.
Images
Details
Type of Project New Construction
Reason for Project Growth - Enhance programs and services
to meet growth needs
Location
FA
Project Benefit
This project will accommodate growth and projected water demand increase, in addition to addressing known storage
deficiencies. By increasing the storage capacity, the project ensures a reliable and consistent water supply, supports future
development, and improves the overall resilience of the water distribution system.
Project Assumptions
A potable water system storage evaluation performed in 2021 determined that, based on projected demands, a 3.5 MG tank
reservoir would be sufficient to meet current demands. However, depending on future development beyond the current
projections, the size of the tank may need to be reevaluated. This project is included in the 2021 rate study, and bond
City of Pasco i Capital Improvement Plan Page 436
issuance will be in accordance with rate study assumptions.
Capital Cost
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$22 M $22 M
Capital Cost by Year
2026
2027
2028
2029
$0 $2.SM $5M $7.SM $10M
40 Construction/Maintenance Design
$1,000,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$10,000,000.00
$10,000,000.00
Capital Cost for Budgeted Years
• Construction/Maintenance (82%)$18,000,00(
• Design (18%) $4,000,000.00
TOTAL $22,000,000.00
Capital Cost
FY2O26
FY2O27
FY2O28
FY2O29
Total
Design
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
$4,000,000
Construction/Maintenance
$0
$0
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$18,000,000
Total
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$22,000,000
149 City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan
Page 437
Funding Sources
Total Budget (all years) Project Total
$22 M $22 M
Funding Sources by Year
2026 $1,000,000.00
2027 $1,000,000.00
2028 $10,000,000.00
2029 $10,000,000.00
$0 $2.5M $5M $7.5M $10M
Bond - Revenue- Unsecured 0 Loan -Unsecured
Funding Sources for Budgeted Years
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured (90/o)$2,000,00C
Loan -Unsecured (91%) $20,000,000.00
TOTAL $22,000,000.00
Funding Sources
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
FY2029
Total
Bond - Revenue - Unsecured
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
$0
$2,000,000
Loan - Unsecured
$0
$0
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
Total
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$22,000,000
\I' City of Pasco I Capital Improvement Plan
Page 438
ATTACHMENT
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council January 13, 2026
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 1/20/26
FROM: Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 4804 - Adjustment to Utility Rate and Connection Fee -
Water and Sewer (10 minute staff presentation)
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance (Under Legal Review)
Waterworks Utility Historical Operating Results (Attention to total Debt
Coverage Ratio)
Comparison of Development related fees with neighboring Cities
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION- I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4804, amending and repealing
Sections of Pasco Municipal Code in Chapter 3.35 Fee Summary and
amending and repealing Sections in Title 13 Water and Sewers to adjust rates
and connection fees for City Water and Sewer Utilities and, further authorize
publication by summary only.
111. FISCAL IMPACT:
Proposed rate increase Fex r s d in %) as follows:
CC (Single 2026 2027 2028 2029
Family Home
Water $6,148 20.75% �20.75% 20.75% 9.5%
Sewer $4,354 8% _� tv, 8% 8%
Proposed connection chATWCCrWater -
Effective Date:
Rates: March 1, 2026
Connection Fees: anuary 1, 2027
8, Sewer - $4,583
Impacts (other than fiscal):
The updated analysis indicates that the City's water and sewer
Do new connection
start in 2026 or
2027? Unclear.
Start in 2026 with
20.75% escalation?
ities face
substantial long-term infrastructure obligations, including the replacement of the
Butterfield Water Treatment Plant (estimated at $220—$260 million) and projected
capital needs totaling approximately $292 million for water and $131 million for
sewer between 2025 and 2034. These projects are essential to maintain system
reliability, public health, regulatory compliance, and service continuity.
To mitigate near -term impacts, staff has deferred certain capital projects and is
actively pursuing more than $80 million in low -interest loan funding, which could
result in savings of more than $50 million compared to traditional financing.
These assumptions were incorporated into the rate options presented to Council
and may allow for future rate reductions if loan funding is successfully secured.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Background:
Rate studies assess the annual revenue necessary to fund all financial
obligations, including operating expenses, debt service payments, and capital
investments. Utility systems are also required to meet and maintain specific
financial benchmarks, such as debt service coverage ratios and reserve
balances, to satisfy debt holders and ensure adequate funding for emergency
operations. Given the infrastructure -intensive and long-term nature of water
and sewer systems, multi -year financial analysis is critical to avoid deferred
maintenance, declining service levels, and significant unplanned rate increases
in future years.
At the October 6 Regular Council Meeting and again during the November 10,
2025 Council Workshop, staff and FCS (Bowman Consulting Group) presented
the City's comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study, including
recommended adjustments to monthly rates and connection charges. The rate
study fulfills the standard requirement for enterprise -funded utilities to
periodically evaluate whether revenues are sufficient to meet operating costs,
debt obligations, capital needs, and required financial targets. On November
17, 2025 Regular meeting, Council directed staff to conduct further outreach to
developers and community at large. Council also directed staff to bring this
back to Council for action on January 20, 2026 Regular meeting for action.
Staff conducted two outreach meetings, on January 7 with development
community and January 12 with community at large.
Outreach:
Development Community:
Some notable comments from the development community during the outreach
session were:
• Request for Council to find funding from other sources like State and
Federal government, and other local funding like sales tax etc.
• Request for Council to phase in the connection fees over a period of
time like 4-5 years was mentioned.
• Request to sunset the connection fees at a certain point.
• Request to grandfather preliminary plats. Staff is estimating that this
action will result in loss of funding over $20 million and will require a
recalibration of rates to recoup the gap.
Overall, there was recognition of the fact that the City's infrastructure will run
out of capacity in near future if investments are not made. However, there was
a significant concern for the connection fees impact to the development
community and affordability of homes.
Community At Large:
Community outreach meeting was conducted on January 12, 2026. Outreach
meeting had low attendance, however, residents have been engaging over
social media. Overall, residents would prefer for the City to utilize other tax
revenues to manage the utilities, as well as, growth to pay for growth.
Media outreach:
• 7,800 impressions on Facebook and Instagram
• 115 webpage hits
• 1,060 impressions on Linkedln
• Interviews with KONA and KEPR
• Dozen viewers on YouTube
Public information and transparency efforts have been underway, including
a dedicated webpage on the City's website outlining the rate study and
proposed Water and Sewer rate adjustments: 2026 Utility Rate
Adjustments I Pasco, WA - Official Website
V. DISCUSSION:
Recommendation:
Approve the proposed Water and S
March 1, 2026 and connection fees
Important later, not
consistently
implemented in
proposed ordinance
s( utility rate adjustments to be effective
e effective as of January 1, 2027.
In addition to updated connection fees that will provide sufficient infrastructure
for future growth, the proposed Vnethodology for utility connection fees aligns
with industry standards by basing fees on water meter size and projected
sewer flow rather than lot size or frontage. This approach more accurately
reflects the true cost of existing and future system capacity, ensures equity
among customers, and improves predictability for new development. Proposed
ordinance includes cleanup of existing code as per City's goal to make revision
to antiquated and/or unclear codes. The revision is geared towards making our
requirements clear for our customers.
Constraints:
1. Department of Health(DOH) has provided $14.727 million in low -interest
loans with $5.15 million of it to be forgiven. DOH has allowed the City to
extend its period to accept the loan till late January; after this period the
City will be at high risk of losing this funding. City should not accept this
loan without rate increases, as that creates challenges on revenue
sources to make future loan payments.
2. Significant increases in utility fees can be a financial challenge to many
f our residents. City has discount program for low income senior
sidents that provides discounted water, sewer and irrigation services.
ouncil expanded this service to include irrigation in 2025.
ht s://www. asco-wa. ov/276/Low-Income-Senior-Discounts
3. Hi torically, utility connection fees have been low and unpredictable,
whi h has not adequately reflected the cost of infrastructure capacity or
gro h impacts. The revised methodology results in significant increases
to nnection fees, which presents affordability and perception
chall ges for new customers and development. Implementation
requir s amendments to City code, as reflected in the proposed
ordinar\ces included in the packet.
Next Steps:
Ordinance prov ed for Council consideration to formally adopt the updated
monthly utility r tes and connection charges, with rates being effective on
March 1, 2026 a d connection fees being effective on January 1, 2027. Upon
adoption, staff ll proceed with implementation of the ne rates and
connection fee me odology in accordance with the approved ordi ances and
updated code provi ions.
Alternatives: ' °\
1. Council can rej ct the ordinance as proposed and direct staff to revise
the recommend tion. This might result in losing $14.7 million i funding
from DOH.
2. Council can revi the motion and take separate actions on ra es and
connection fee; to ng action on one and delaying the other. D ays in
adoption of rates right result in losing the aforementioned funding
It seems that the intent was to have the proposed water/sewer
connection fees effective in 2027. Staff bundling connection and
service fees into a combined ordinance, knowing that service fees
have a near -term deadline created an unnecessary timing crisis.
These tactics should not interfere with due process, staff knew
about stakeholder concerns and have not addressed them yet.
This does not
appear to be
consistent
throughout the
document.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING AND REPEALING SECTIONS OF PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
IN CHAPTER 3.35 FEE SUMMARY AND AMENDING AND REPEALING
SECTIONS IN TITLE 13 WATER AND SEWERS TO ADJUST RATES AND
CONNECTION FEES FOR CITY WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES.
(MAXIMUM ALLOWED CONNECTION CHARGE)
WHEREAS, Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 3.35 Fee Summary and Title 13 Water
and Sewers contains numerous charges including, but not limited to, Water and Sewer Utilities
billing monthly base fees and connections fees; and
WHEREAS, studies of the rates, charges, and fees of utility systems are generally
conducted on periodic intervals to ensure they provide adequate revenue for the utilities, and to
ensure the rates, charges, and fees are, and continue to be, in conformance with state law; and
WHEREAS, the City contracted with Financial Consulting Solutions Group (FCS Group)
to evaluate and provide a recommendation to the City concerning water and sewer monthly rates
and connection fees; and
WHEREAS, at the October 6, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting, the FCS Group
presented the Water and Sewer Rate Study to the Council recommending revisions to the City's
water and sewer monthly rates and connection fees; and
WHEREAS, at the November 10, 2025, City Council Workshop Meeting, the Council
directed staff to adopt increases as recommended by the FCS Group.
WHEREAS, in the event the City is awarded $80 million or more in low interest loans in
support of water infrastructure construction, rates will be reevaluated and adjusted as deemed
appropriate to reflect such awards prior to the 4-year period established in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Water Utility PMC Section 3.35.160 Water utility effective January 1,2022 is
hereby amended and shall read as follows:
3.35.160 Water utility effective January 1, 2022 through February 28, 2026.
Fee/Charge
Reference
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
[2626
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 1
Inside city:
Consumption - per
100 cubic feet:
Residential/corn
$0.88
$0.94
$1.00
$1.07
$1.12
$1.18
13.20.050
mercial
Bulk -per 1,000
$1.45
$1.54
$1.64
$1.75
$1.84
$1.93
13.20.080
gallons
Residential - single-
family base fees:
3/4 and 5/8
$20.55
$21.89
$23.31
$24.83
$26.07
$27.37
13.20.020
inch - per month
1 inch - per
$30.81
$32.82
$34.95
$37.22
$39.08
$41.03
13.20.020
month
Senior reduced/low income:
3/4 and 5/8
$6.83
$7.27
$7.74
$8.24
$8.65
$9.08
3.65.150
inch - per
month
1 inch - per
$10.30
$10.97
$11.68
$12.44
$13.06
$13.71
3.65.150
month
Commercial - base fees:
3/4 inch - per
$28.97
$30.85
$32.86
$35.00
$36.75
$38.59
13.20.030
month
1 inch - per
$42.37
$45.12
$48.05
$51.17
$53.73
$56.42
13.20.030
month
Ordinance - Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 2
1-1/2 inch -per
$81.60
$86.90
$92.55
$98.57
$103.50
$108.68
13.20.030
month
2 inch - per
$130.86
$139.37
$148.43
$158.08
$165.98
$174.28
13.20.030
month
3 inch - per
$178.74
$190.36
$202.73
$215.91
$226.71
$238.05
13.20.030
month
4 inch - per
$257.54
$274.28
$292.11
$311.10
$326.66
$342.99
J 3.20.030
month
6 inch - per
$402.01
$428.14
$455.97
$485.61
$509.89
$535.38
13.20.030
month
8 inch - per
$557.10
$593.31
$631.88
$672.95
$706.60
$741.93
13.20.030
month
10 inch - per
$967.36
$1,015.73
$1,066.52
13.20.030
month
Fee/Charge Reference
Outside City; effective l l / 1 /02:
Consumption -per 100 cubic feet:
Residential/commercial 90% surcharge 13.20.090
Bulk - per 1,000 gallons 90% surcharge 13.20.090
Residential single-family base fees:
3/4 and 5/8 inch - per month 90% surcharge 13.20.090
1 inch - per month 90% surcharge 13.20.090
Senior reduced/low income 90% surcharge 13.20.090
Ordinance - Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 3
Commercial — base fees:
All sizes 90% surcharge 13.20.090
Fee/Charge Reference
Fire hydrants:
Meter rental:
Refundable deposit Not to exceed 110% of Cost, 13.20.080
as determined by the Director
of Finance
Nonrefundable removal fee $30.00 13.20.080
Monthly base rental fee $62.00
Late payment and not returning $50.00
meter after 48 hrs. (per day)
Hydrant rental — outside corporate limits, $20.00 13.20.070
per year
Charges for water meters and services:
Meter and service costs equal to average 13.45.010
cost to City based on prior year
Move meter for owner Cost + 15% 13.30.060
Change meter size Cost + 15% 13.30.050
Water system capital expansion/replacement charges
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 4
Not yet updated? Unclear if
this should be struck through
Inside City limits:
3/4-inch meter
1-inch meter
1-1/2-inch meter
2-inch meter
3-inch meter
4-inch meter
6-inch meter
8-inch meter
10-inch meter
Outside City limits:
3/4 — 10-inch meter
Front footage (per foot):
Residential:
In and out City limits
Commercial:
In and out City limits
Square Footage (per sq. ft.):
Residential:
In and out City limits
Commercial:
$360.00
13.25.010
$601.00
13.25.010
$1,198
13.25.010
$1,918
13.25.010
$3,599
13.25.010
$5,999
13.25.010
$11,995
13.25.010
$19,192
13.25.010
$27,591
13.25.010
90% surcharge 13.25.020
$20.00 13.45.020
$25.00 13.45.020
$0.0388 13.45.020
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 5
In and out City limits $0.0426 13.45.020
Water rights acquisition fee — per acre foot
$4,150.00
Base water rights acquisition fee — per $1,245.00
residential unit ($4,150.00 per acre foot
x potable use factor .30)
13.45.060(
2)
21.05.120(
2)
13.15.030(
1
Potable water irrigation fee (no irrigation Equal to 50% of the area of the 13.15.030(
water available) lot or parcel to be served 1�
expressed in acres or portion
of acres x 3.5 acre feet of
water x $4,150.00 (per acre
foot)
Water rights transfer fee
$1,000.00
13.15.030(
5)
Section 2. PMC Section 3.35.160 Water utility effective January 1, 2022 is hereby replaced as of
March 1. 2026 and shall read as follows:
Fee/Charge
Reference
2026
2027
2028
2029
Inside city:
Consumption — per
100 cubic feet:
Residential/com
mercial
$1.35
$1.63
$1.97
$2.16
13.20.050
Bulk — per 1,000
gallons
$2.22
$2.68
$3.24
$3.55
13.20.080
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 6
Residential - single-
family base fees:
3/4 and 5/8
$31.48
$38.01
$45.90
$50.26
13.20.020
inch - per month
1 inch - per
$47.19
$56.98
$68.80
$75.34
13.20.020
month
Senior reduced/low income:
3/4 and 5/8
$10.44
$12.61
$15.23
$16.68
3.65.150
inch - per
month
1 inch - per
$15.77
$19.04
$22.99
$25.18
3.65.150
month
Commercial - base fees:
3/4 inch - per
$44.38
$53.58
$64.70
$70.85
13.20.030
month
1 inch - per
$64.88
$78.34
$94.60
$103.53
13.20.030
month
1-1/2 inch - per
$124.98
$150.91
$182.22
$199.53
13.20.030
month
2 inch - per
$200.42
$242.01
$292.22
$319.99
13.20.030
month
3 inch - per
$273.75
$330.56
$399.15
$437.07
13.20.030
month
4 inch - per
$394.44
$476.29
$575.12
$629.75
13.20.030
month
Ordinance - Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 7
6 inch — per
$615.69
$743.45
$897.71
$983.00
13.20.030
month
8 inch — per
$853.22
$1,030.26
$1,244.04
$1,362.23
13.20.030
month
10 inch —per
$1226.49
$1480.99
$1,788.30
$1958.19
13.20.030
month
Fee/Charge Reference
Fire hydrants:
Meter rental:
Refundable deposit Not to exceed 110% 13.20.080
of Cost, as
determined by the
Director of Finance
Nonrefundable removal fee $30.00 13.20.080
Monthly base rental fee $62.00
Late payment and not returning $50.00
meter after 48 hrs. (per day)
Hydrant rental — outside corporate limits, $20.00 13.20.070
per year
Charges for water meters and services:
Meter and service costs equal to average 13.45.010
cost to City based on prior year
Move meter for owner Cost + 15% 13.30.060
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 8
Change meter size
Cost + 15% 13.30.050
Water system capital expansion/replacement charges effective through December 31, 2026
Inside City limits:
3/4-inch meter $6,148 13.25.010
1-inch meter $10 267 13.25.010
1-1/2-inch meter
2-inch meter
3-inch meter
4-inch meter
6-inch meter
8-inch meter
10-inch meter
Outside City limits:
3/4 — 10-inch meter
I
$20,472
13,25.010
$32,767
13.25.010
$65,596
13.25.010
$100,392
13.25.010
$204,902
13.25.010
$327,856
13.25.010
$471,323
13.25.010
Still charges per front footage? Is this the
intent? Redundant with connection fee?
90% surcharge 13.25.020
Front footage (per foot):
Residential:
In and out City limits $20.00 13.45.020
Commercial:
In and out City limits $25.00 13.45.020
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 9
Still charges per square foot? Is this the
intent? Redundant with connection fee?
Square Footage (per sq. ft.):
Residential:
In and out City limits $0.0388 13.45.020
Commercial:
In and out City limits $0.0426 13.45.020
Water system capital expansion/replacement charges effectiv January 1, 2027
Inside City limits:
3/4-inch meter $360.00 13.25.010
T
1-inch meter $6�1.00 13.25.010
1-1/2-inch meter $1 198 13.25.010
2-inch meter
3-inch meter
4-inch meter
6-inch meter
8-inch meter
10-inch meter
Water rights acquisition fee — per acre foot
$1 918
$3 599
$5 999
$11,995
$ 9,192
$ 7,591
$ ,150.00
Base water rights acquisition fee — per $ ,245.00
residential unit ($4,150.00 per acre foot
x potable use factor .30)
13.25.010
13.25.010
13.25.010
13.25.010
13.25.010
13.45.060(2)
21.05.120(2)
13.15.030(1)
Yay! Fees went back down.
Ordinance —Amending PMC for Water &Sewer Connection This is probably a typo.
Potable water irrigation fee (no irrigation Equal to 50% of the 13.15.030(1)
water available)
Water rights transfer fee
area of the lot or
parcel to be served
expressed in acres or
portion of acres x
3.5 acre feet of water
x $4,150.00 (per
acre foot)
$1,000.00 13.15.030(5)
Section 3. PMC Section 3.35.170 Sewer Utility is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
3.35.170 Sewer utility effective January 1, 2022 throup-h February 28, 2026.
Fee/Charge
Reference
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Inside city:
Consumption —per 100
cubic feet over 1,000
cubic feet:
Residential
none
Commercial
$1.85
$1.85
$1.85
$1.92
$2.00
$2.08
13.50.030
Hotel/motel
$1.85
$1.85
$1.85
$1.92
$2.00
$2.08
13.50.020
Residential:
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 11
Single-family one
unit - per month
$35.38
$35.38
$35.38
$36.80
$38.27
$39.80
Senior reduced/low
income - per month
$11.84
$11.84
$11.84
$12.31
$12.80
$13.31
3.65.150
Multifamily 1 - 4
units - per month
$35.38
$35.38
$35.38
$36.80
$38.27
$39.80
1-1.50.010
Multifamily 5+
units - per month
$28.53
$28.53
$28.53
$29.67
$30.86
$32.09
13.50.010
Commercial - base
fee - per month
$47.57
$47.57
$47.57
$49.47
$51.45
$53.51
13.50.030
Hotel/motel - base fee
per unit/per month
$7.50
$7.50
$7.50
$7.80
$8.11
$8.43
13.50.020
Outside City:
Consumption - per 100 cubic feet over 1,000 cubic feet:
Residential
Commercial
Hotel/motel
Residential:
none
50% surcharge
50% surcharge
Single-family one unit - per month 50% surcharge
Senior reduced/low income - per 50% surcharge
month
Ordinance - Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 12
13.50.070
13.50.070
13.50.070
13.50.070
Multifamily 1 — 4 units — per 50% surcharge
month
Multifamily 5+ units — per month 50% surcharge
Commercial — base fee — per month 50% surcharge
Hotel/motel base fee per unit/per 50% surcharge
month
Out of date
Sewer stub -out connection fee
Capital expansion:
Residential:
Fee/Charge
2016 2017 2018
$4,000.00
Fee/Charge
Inside City — Homes (per unit) $1,288.00
Inside City — Hotel/motel (per $524.00
unit)
Outside City — Homes (per unit) 50% surcharge
Commercial:
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 13
13.50.070
13.50.070
13.50.070
13;50.070
Reference
13.60.030
Reference
13.60.010
13.60.010
13.60.020
Inside City:
3/4-inch meter
$1,288.00
13.60.010
1-inch meter
$1.936.00
13.60.010
1-1/2-inch meter
$4.517.00
13.60.010
2-inch meter
$7,097.00
13.60.010
3-inch meter
$13,550.00
13.60.010
4-inch meter
$21,291.00
13.60.010
6-inch meter
$43,226.00
13.60.010
8-inch meter
$69,032.00
13.60.010
10-inch meter
$98,927.00
13.60.010
Outside City 3/4 — 10-inch meter
50% surcharge
13.60.020
Fee/Charge
Reference
Front footage (per foot):
Residential:
In and out City limits $25.00 13.65.020
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 14
Commercial:
In and out City limits $25.00 13.65.020
Square footage (per sq. ft.)
Residential:
In and out City limits $0.0468 13.65.020
Commercial:
In and out City limits $0.0468 13.65.020
Section 4. PMC Section 3.35.170 Sewer Utility is hereby replaced as of Marc 1, 2026 and shall
read as follows:
3.35.170 Sewer utility
Fee/Charge
Refer nce
2026
2027
2028
2029
Inside city:
Consumption —per 100
cubic feet over 1,000 cubic
feet:
=Emmediately, is
tent?
Residential
none
Commercial
$2.16
$2.33
$2.52
$2.72
13.50.030
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 15
Hotel/motel
$2.16
$2.33
$2.52
$2.72
13.50.020
Residential:
Single-family one
$41.33
$44.4
$48.21
$52.07
unit — per month
Senior reduced/low
$13.82
$14.93
$16.12
$17.41
3.65.150
income — per month
Multifamily 1 — 4
$41.33
$44.64
$48.21
$52.07
13.50.010
units — per month
Multifamily 5+
$33.33
$36.00
$38.87
$41.98
13.50.01.0
units — per month
Commercial — base fee —
$55.57
$60.01
$64.81
$70.00
13.50.030
per month
Hotel/motel — base fee per
$8.76
$9.46
$10.22
$11.03
13.50.020
unit/per month
Sewer stub -out connection fee
Fee/Charge
$4,000.00
Fee/Charge
Reference
11.60.010
Reference
Sewer Capital expansion charges effective through December 31, 2026
Residential:
Inside City — Homes (per unit) $1,288.00 13.60.010
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 16
Inside City — Hotel/motel (per $524.00 13.60.010
unit)
Outside City — Homes (per 50% surcharge 13.60.020
unit)
Commercial:
Inside City:
3/4-inch meter
$1,288.00
13.60.010
1-inch meter
$1.936.00
13.60.010
1-1/2-inch meter
$4.517.00
13.60.010
2-inch meter
$7,097.00
13.60.010
3-inch meter
$13,550.00
13.60.010
4-inch meter
$21,291.00
13.60,010
6-inch meter
$43,226.00
13.60.010
8-inch meter
$69,032.00
13.60.010
10-inch meter
$98,927.00
13.60.010
Outside City 3/4 — 10-inch meter
50% surcharge
13.60.020
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 17
Fee/Charge Reference
Front footage (per foot):
Residential:
In and out City limits $25.00 13.65.020
Commercial:
In and out City limits $25.00 13.65.020
Square footage (per sq. ft.)
Residential:
In and out City limits $0.0468 13.65.020
Commercial:
In and out City limits $0.0468 13.65.020
Sewer capital expansion charges effectiv January 1, 2027
Residential
Homes (per unit) $4,354 13.60.010
Commercial
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 18
Per ERU $4,354 13.60.010 and 13.60.020
Section 5. PMC Section 13.05.090 Payment of Capital Expansion/Replacement Charges -
Commencement of Utility Billing is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
13.05.090
biWag. Capital Expansion/Replacement Charges — Eligibility and Utility Billing
Commencement
PMG 13.25.010 and 13.60.010 shall not be aeeepted by the City tmiess the premises to be serve A
to eaffffneaee
Water and sewer system capital expansion and replacement charges, as set forth in PMC
13.25.010 and PMC 13.60.010, shall not be accepted by the City unless the premises to be served
contain an existing structure permitted for occupancy, or are actively under development with a
residential or commercial building, as evidenced by a valid building permit or utility permit.
Acceptance of such charges shall cause regular monthly utility billing, as established in this title,
to commence.
Section 6. PMC Section 13.05.095 Capital Expansion/Replacement Charges- Calculation
of Payment Timing is hereby added and shall read as follows:
13.05.095 Capital Expansion/Replacement Charges — Calculation and Payment Timing
Water and sewer system capital expansion/replacement charges shall be calculated by the Cit
pursuant to PMC Chapter 3.35 and shall be paid at permit issuance. Such charges shall not be
calculated, paid, or collected prior to or at the time of permit application or submittal. For
purposes of this section, "permit" means the applicable building permit or utilitv permit
associated with the connection.
Section 7. PMC Section 13.25.010 Water System Capital Expansion/Replacement Charges is
hereby amended and shall read as follows:
13.25.010 Water system capital expansion/replacement charges.
a A fee as set forth in Chapter 3.35 PAC and PMC 13.05 ' , for each of the
following categories shall be paid to the City in all cases where the installation of a service line is
required for the initiation of service:
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 19
3/4-inch meter
1-inch meter
1 1/2-inch meter
2-inch meter
3-inch meter
4-inch meter
6-inch meter
8-inch meter
10-inch meter
Existing [Ord. 3654 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3608 § 12, 2003; Ord. 2961 § 4, 1993; Ord. 2307 § 9, 1981;
Code 1970 § 13.22.010.]
Section 8. PMC Section 13.25.020 Water System Capital Expansion Replacement Charges
Outside the City Limits is here by amended and shall read as follows:
13.25.020 Water system capital expansion/replacement charges outside the City limits.
City fimR,a A water system capital expansion/replacement fee shall be paid to the City in all
cases where the installation of a service line is required for the initiation of service. The water
system capital expansion/replacement charges for water service outside the City limits shall be as
set forth in P:NJ(' Chapter 3.35 Ply and PMC 13.05.095, for the following categories:
3/4-inch meter
1-inch meter
1 1/2-inch meter
2-inch meter
3-inch meter
4-inch meter
6-inch meter
8-inch meter
10-inch meter
[Ord. 3654 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3608 § 13, 2003; Ord. 2961 § 5, 1993; Code 1970 § 13.22.020.]
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 20
Section 9. PMC Section 13.45.010 New Service Lines Inside City is hereby amended and shall
read as follows:
13.45.010 New service lines inside city.
For each water connection there shall be a charge for the service and water meter aid in
accordance with PMC 13.05.095, in an amount equal to the average cost to the City of the
service connection and installation, including the water meter covering both parts and labor. The
average cost to the City shall be determined annually by the City Finance Director based upon
the average cost to the City of such service connections and installations in the previous calendar
year.
A deposit sufficient to cover actual cost for meters shall be made in advance.
That portion of the deposit, if any, in excess of average shall be refunded upon completion of the
installation.
In addition to the above charges, when it becomes necessary to open a paved street and replace
pavement, a fee as set forth in PMC Chapter 3.35 PN4G shall be charged.
In those areas where it is not possible to determine asphalt patch quantities in advance, they will
be computed from field measurements after completion of the work and will be billed to the
applicant or deducted from the deposit. [Ord. 3608 § 17, 2003; Ord. 2997 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2961
§ 6, 1993; Ord. 1784 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1759 § 1, 1976; Ord. 962 Art. IX, § 121, 1959; Code 1970
§ 13.36.010; Code 1954 § 4-3.190.]
Section 10. PMC Section 13.45.020, Connection to Existing Lines is hereby amended and shall
read as follows:
WIN MI-11-111,0001~1-
- Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 21
Are the current fees (including front footage) to be effective through the
end of 2026? If so, this language is still needed for a year.
�r���ttT.�I•T�i'i[�=•T�T•Tta�ti7iT_if.`ii[• - • •T. • •
Section 11. PMC Section 13.45.040 Extension of Lines - Installation by Requesting Party is
hereby amended and shall read as follows:
13.45.040 Extension of lines - Installation by requesting party.
When an extension of the City system is required and such is requested of and agreed to
by the City, and it is further agreed that the requesting party will extend the line(s), the
requesting party shall install the line extension at their sole cost and expense, subject to the
remaining provisions of this section.
(i) Fhe front foetaee ehar-ee under- RNIC 13.45.020 shall be waived for- eoftneetion
to the newW installed line by the pai4y to thevar-eel(s) of propefty ow
fl )(2)-- The installing party when connecting his or her parcel(s) of property to the
extension shall pay s"ar-e + t.,ge Wain ystem capit, _;,__ __. _+lacement
charges, in accordance with PMC Chapter 3.35 and .PMC 1305.095 for the
parcels(s) of the property served as provided under PMC`13.45.0240-eme
if the ex4ension passes by one or- more par -eels of pr-epeily 1-indew -At-h-iffir- owner -ship
pfepei4y at the fime of their- eefmeefian. In deduefiee may be
Qf3) The City may enter into developer reimbursement agreement as provided in
Chapter 14.25 PMC.
[Ord. 4156, 2014; Ord. 3608 § 19, 2003; Ord. 2961 § 9, 1993; Code 1970
§ 13.36.040.]
Section 12. PMC Section 13.60.10 Sewer System Capital Expansion/Replacement Charges is
hereby amended and shall read as follows:
13.60.010 Sewer system capital expansion/replacement charges.
At the tim- of appligatio ti or the connection to the public sewer inside the City limits, a
sewer system capital expansion/replacement fee, as set forth in PMC Chapter 3.35 1`t' G
and PMC 13.05095, shall be alai_ to the City for the following:
Dwelling units: A residential single unit property shall be assigned one ERU per unit as a
sewer connection charge. A residential multiple unit property shall be assigned 0.75 ERU
per unit.
Commercial - The sanitary sewer system capital expansion/replacement charges, as set
forth in PMC Chapter 3.35 RA4E, shall be based on Equivalent Residential Unit. A
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 22
nonresidential property shall have a calculated ERU pursuant to the flow calculation, but
in no case shall the ERU be less than 0.75 ERU for any connection. The City shall make a
determination of the number of ERUs applicable to the property, based on flow rate via
fixture count, water meter size, or other industry standard method. The flow rate shall then
determine the number of ERUs. For purposes of this determination, an ERU for service
shall consist of a projected usage of 249 gallons per day of sewage flow. The Public Works
director is authorized to adjust the sewer connection charge on a case -by -case basis based
on the flow calculation, the specific characteristics of the development and/or principles of
fairness. size of water- serv4Ee�s speeW eenditiens apply. hn whieh for- eaehof the
fellewig-
Ord.
654 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3608 § 25, 2003; Ord. 3047 § 4, 1994; Ord. 2307 § 10, 1981;
Code 1970 § 13.42.010.]
Section 13. PMC Section 13.60.20 Sewer System Capital Expansion/Replacement System Fee
Outside the City Limits is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
13.60.020 Sewer system capital expansion/replacement system fee outside the City
limits.
3
The fees established by the preceding section shall be applicable to sewer service outside
the City limits Nvkh the addition of a sehafge, as set forth in Chapter PMC 3.35 PMC ui_ic
PMC,5.
[Ord. 3608 § 26, 2003; Ord. 2307 § 11, 1981; Code 1970 § 13.42.020.]
Section 14. PMC Section 13.60.030 Sewer Stub -Out Connection Fee is hereby amended and
shall read as follows:
In addition to sewer connection permit fees required by this chapter, there is imposed upon the
owners of property applying to connect to the City sanitary sewer system, a sewer stub -out
connection fee in an amount, as set forth in Chapter PN1G, for connection to any
sanitary sewer stub -out installed and paid for by the City, and funded by the capital improvement
fund. This charge shall not apply to sewer stub -outs whose construction has been funded by a
local improvement district to which the property is subject, stub -outs constructed by the owner or
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 23
its predecessor in interest when no prior existing stub -out exists. If no sewer stub -out is available
for connection, the property owner, upon the approval of the Director of Public Works, may
install a sewer stub -out from an existing sewer line for a building connection, except from this
fee. [Ord. 3608 § 27, 2003; Ord. 3195 § 1, 1996; Code 1970 § 13.42.025.]
Section 15. Repeal PMC Chapter 13.65 Sewer Extensions
M
MI
■
..
...
I i
. MMKIIII..
Orval" �3
f����lT_TOT•=!�iT'=iT.T.Tea���i�ii3rii�.T.Tra�T.��iC.TiT.T'i�e�Lr.Tii�l
Section 16. PMC Section 13.70.120 Permit Required is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter, or
disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from
the Director and paying the fees and charges in accordance with PMC 13.05.95 and PMC
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 24
Chapter 3.35 PW. All connections shall meet the requirements of this chapter. [Ord. 3702 § 2,
2004; Code 1970 § 13A.52.110.]
Section 17. PMC Section 13.70.130 Classification of Permit -Fees is hereby amended and shall
read as follows:
(1) There shall be two classes of building sewer and side sewer permits:
(a) For residential and commercial service.
(b) For service to establishments producing industrial wastes.
(2) In either case, the owner or his agent shall make application on a special form furnished by
the City. The permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the City, in a
13.05.095, a",-' " d. Any street cuts are required to be pursuant to
permit as provided in PMC 12.24.070. [Ord. 3702 § 2, 2004; Code 1970 § 13A.52.120.]
Section 18. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
ordinance should be held to the invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any
other section, subsection, sentence, clause phrase or word of this ordinance.
Section 19. Corrections. Upon approval by the city attorney, the city clerk or the code reviser
are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including scrivener's errors or
clerical mistakes; reference to other local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations; or numbering
or referencing of ordinances or their sections and subsections.
Section 20. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after
approval, passage and publication as required by law.
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 25
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this day of ,
2026.
Charles Grimm
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, MMC
City Clerk
Published:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
City Attorneys
Ordinance — Amending PMC for Water & Sewer Connection Fees - 26
Waterworks Utility Historical Operating Results
Operating Revenues (1)
Water Sales (less City tax)
Irrigation Sales
Sewer Sales
Process Water Reuse Sales
Stormwater Sales
Other Utility Charges (2)
Total Operating Revenues
Operating & Maintenance Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Personnel Benefits (3)
Supplies
Services (less taxes)
Total Operating Expenses
Net Operating Income
Non -Operating Revenues (4)
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
$ 10,639,412 $ 11,355,254 $11,964,375 $13,001,427 $14,253,326
1,656,949
1,783,145
1,858,703
1,861,594
1,923,457
9,405,342
10,036,100
10,400,116
10,546,300
10,454,685
5,194,727
4,170,626
4,524,882
7,498,080
5,551,592
1,936,365
2,070,306
2,203,255
2,072,198
2,107,598
802,427
783,138
954,071
961,270
1,312,020
29,635,222
30,198,569
31,905,402
35,940,869
35,602,678
3,984,668
4,015,954
4,817,364
5,743,786
6,224,551
1,414,194
497,962
1,444,187
1,777,076
1,771,459
2,119,289
2,086,280
2,554,116
2,738,326
2,287,692
10,707,922
10,121,183
10,178,840
10,722,397
10,593,550
18,226,073
16,721,379
18,994,505
20,981,585
20,877,252
11,409,149
13,477,190
12,910,895
14,959,284
14,725,426
Interest Income 188,493 197,458
Miscellaneous Income 343,770 89,881
Total Non -Operating Revenues 532,263 287,339
Capital Contributions — Cash $ 2,194,387 $ 3,262,342
Net Revenue Available for Debt Service $ 14,135,799 $ 17,026,871
Parity Bonds Debt Service(5) $ 4,176,102 $ 4,213,260
Parity Bonds Debt Service Coverage (6) 3.38x 4.04x
247,332 1,009,643 1,482,404
115,406 833,643 73,122
362,738 1,843,286 1,555,526
$ 2,993,144 $ 2,462,793 $ 4,182,397
$ 16,266,777 $19,265,364 $ 20,463,349
$ 3,843,812 $ 5,479,118 $ 6,775,629
4.23x 3.52x 3.02x
Junior Lien Debt Service
$ 806,798
$ 674,745
$ 780,101
$ 2,881,365
$ 3,126,712
Total Debt Service Coverage
2.84x
3.48x
3.52x
2.30x
2.07x
Balance Available for Other Purposes
$ 9,152,899
$ 12,138,866
$11,642,864
$10,904,880
$10,561,008
(1) Excludes revenue raised and used to pay interfund city taxes.
(2) Includes one-time fees such as new connection, new meter, field service fees, penalties, lease, operating grants and internal
service revenues.
(3) In 2021, the pension accrual entry resulted in a negative expense making the personnel benefits total lower than reported in
the past.
(4) Excludes noncash capital contributions, gains/losses, capital grants, etc.
(5) Excludes debt for prepaid maturities.
(6) Calculated based on Annual Debt Service in the applicable year. Current bond covenants require coverage ratio of 1.25 times
Maximum Annual Debt Service on Non -Assessment Bonds and coverage ratio of 1.0 times Maximum Annual Debt Service
on Assessment Bonds. When the 2015 Bonds and 2017 Bonds are no longer outstanding, coverage under the same ratios will
be calculated based on Annual Debt Service for the applicable year.
Source: The City of Pasco.
-27-
Building Permit Fees
Fee Comparison - Single Family Dwelling
Fees
Pasco
Kennewick
Richland
West Richland
Fee
Notes
Fee
Notes
Fee
Notes
Fee
Notes
Permit Fees
$2,153
$2,153
$2,153
$2, 66
Plan Review Fee
$50
$0
$o
$1, 20
State Fee
$7
$7
$
Park impact fee
$i,9o8
$1,158
Service Area 1 West
$1,730
$3,19
Traffic impact fee
$2,216
North TIF District
$1,675
District 1- Southrid e Area
$2,730
Traffic Impact Zone 1
$1 16
School Impact Fee
$0
No School Impact fee
$0
No School Impact fee
$0
No School Impact fee
$0
No School Impact fee
Building Total
$6,333
$ ,99z
$6,612
$8,203
DPW Fees
3/4" meter fee
$2 8
$1,020
$66o
Water - New Service - Residential
Area Charge
$6148
$ 00
$0.015/sq ft.
$1, 00
$2,000
$o.10 s ft.
Frontage
00
$9 Sq ft
$1 00
$15 Per foot frontage fee
W System Fees - 3/4 inch
$745
$2,100
$6,617
Sewer - New Service - Residential
Area Charge
$4 583
$4 8o0
,000
o Per foot frontage fee
z 000
$o.io s ft.
S System Fees
$2,995
$4,o6o
DPW TOTAL
$1o,989
$6, 5
$12,115
$15,337
TOW Cost
017,323
$11
$1$
O
ATTACHMENT F
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council November 26, 2025
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 12/1 /25
FROM: Harold Stewart, City Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 4690 - Agenda -Setting Policy for Regular and Special
City Council Meetings and Workshops (5 minute staff presentation)
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4690, adopting a Council Agenda -
Setting Policy for Regular and Special Council Meetings and Workshops.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Background
City Manager Stewart has implemented Agenda -Setting Policies in other
municipalities to improve the clarity, consistency, and timeliness in preparing
and publishing agenda reports to Council. To support these same goals in
Pasco, he directed staff to develop an Agenda -Setting Policy that ensures
Council and the public receive agenda packets at least one week prior to each
scheduled meeting or workshop.
In addition, Mr. Stewart established an interdepartmental Agenda Review
Committee to strengthen the quality of staff reports by ensuring they are clear,
concise, and easily understood by both Council and the community.
V. DISCUSSION:
Recommendation
It is recommended City Council approve the Agenda -Setting Policy for Regular
and Special City Council Meetings and Workshops by a resolution.
Proposed Policy Highlights
1. An agenda item should be in the City Manager workflow approvals a
minimum of twenty-one days prior to the desired Regular Meeting or
Workshop.
2. The agenda packet will be published no later than 7 days prior to the
Regular Meeting or Workshop.
3. If an agenda item is added to a previously published Regular Meeting
agenda packet, then the item must be placed under the appropriate
action sections of the agenda and not placed on the Consent Agenda.
4. Agenda items that are routine, fully developed, or ready for
consideration may proceed directly to a Regular Meeting and bypass a
review at a Regular City Council Workshop.
Impact (other than fiscal)
The City Council and public will have ample time to review agenda packet for
the upcoming regularly scheduled Council meeting or workshop.
Next Steps
1. Staff will be advised of the new deadlines for finalizing and submitting
agenda reports for approval.
2. Staff will work towards finalizing and publishing Council agenda packets
one -week prior to the scheduled regular meetings or workshops by the
first meeting in March 2026.
Alternatives
1. The City Council may amend the draft resolution to include any other
changes to the policy.
2. The City Council may not approve the resolution and staff would
continue with the current agenda report process.
RESOLUTION NO.4690
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING A COUNCIL AGENDA -SETTING POLICY FOR REGULAR AND
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) Council has two regular business meetings, and two
regular workshop meetings scheduled each month per the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Section
2.05.010 "Time and Place of Meetings"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may also hold special and emergency special meetings per
PMC Section 2.05.025; and
WHEREAS, to maintain orderly and consistent agenda -setting practices, the City Council
desires to implement an agenda -setting policy; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is meant to help the City Council be informed and have time
to review agenda items prior to the City Council meetings, as well as to allow the public to have
time to know what items will be considered on the agenda.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, that:
The following agenda -setting policy is hereby established:
1. Purpose
The purpose of the City of Pasco's (City) Agenda Setting Policy is to establish and
adopt the following guidelines relating to setting the agenda for City Council
meetings.
2. Regular City Council Meetings and Workshop Meetings
a. Agenda Item Deadline
Any member of the City Council, the City Manager, or Department
Directors/Assistant Department Directors or designee may have an item placed
on the agenda. Agenda items shall be submitted through the City Manager's
established internal agenda approval process. To ensure adequate review time,
an agenda item shall be submitted a minimum of twenty-one (21) business
days (Monday -Friday) prior to the Regular City Council meeting or workshop
at which the item is requested to appear.
Resolution — Council Agenda -Setting Policy - 1
b. Agenda Item Requirements
All agenda items shall be submitted using the City's agenda management
software. Any applicable documents (e.g., proposed ordinances; proposed
resolutions; proposed contracts; background information; presentation
documents) shall be attached to the agenda item. Incomplete agenda items not
accompanied by necessary documentation and/or reviewed and/or approved by
appropriate departments will be rejected and not included on the City Council
agenda until the agenda item is fully compliant with this policy.
c. Agenda Item Placement and Meeting Type
Not all agenda items must appear at both a City Council Workshop and a
Regular Meeting. Workshop agendas are used for items that require Council
discussion, guidance, or directional input before staff prepares final
recommendations. Items that are routine, fully developed, or ready for
consideration may proceed directly to a Regular Meeting agenda. The City
Manager, in coordination with the City Clerk, will determine the appropriate
agenda placement.
d. Public Notice of Regular City Council Meeting or Workshop
The City Clerk shall provide public notice for each City Council meeting or
workshop in accordance with state law.
The City Clerk shall prepare a proposed agenda. The City Clerk and City
Manager shall review the submitted agenda items and determine which items
should be considered under the consent agenda and which items should be
considered under the action item agenda.
As soon as the agenda is finalized and provided to the City Council, it shall be
posted and provided to the public in the same manner as the meeting notice.
The agenda will be published no later than seven (7) days prior to the Regular
City Council meeting or workshop.
e. Modification to Published Agenda Prior to Meeting
In the event an agenda item is submitted after the deadline provided in Section
2(a), the agenda item shall be placed on the subsequent City Council meeting
agenda, unless the City Manager, the Mayor, and the Mayor Pro-Tem
unanimously agree that the agenda item should be added to the previously
published agenda. If an agenda item is added to a previously published agenda,
the item must be placed under the Action Items section of the agenda.
Resolution — Council Agenda -Setting Policy - 2
f. Modification to Published Agenda During Meeting
The City Council, by majority vote, can add or alter agenda items at the time of
the meeting.
3. Special City Council Meetings
a. Call for Special Meeting
Special meetings and emergency special meetings shall be called as provided
for in Chapter 42.30 RCW, the Open Public Meetings Act, as it now exists or
when it is hereafter amended as stated in PMC Section 2.05.025.
b. Agenda Items for Special Meetings
The individual(s) who called for the special meeting, or his or her delegate, shall
submit an agenda item to the City Clerk, with all applicable attachments. The
agenda item(s) shall be submitted with the call for the special meeting, or as
soon as practicable thereafter.
c. Public Notice of Special City Council Meeting
The City Clerk shall provide public notice of the date, time, and location of the
special City Council and the topics to be considered in accordance with state
law.
d. Modification to Published Special Meeting Agenda Prior to Meeting
In the event there is a request to add an additional agenda item to a special City
Council meeting agenda, the agenda item shall only be placed on the special
City Council meeting agenda if the Mayor, the Mayor Pro-Tem, and the City
Manager unanimously agree that the agenda item should be added to the
previously published special meeting agenda. In the event an agenda item is
added to a previously published special City Council meeting agenda, the City
Clerk shall provide an additional notice to the individuals or entities described
in Section 3(c).
e. Modification to Published Agenda During Meeting
A special City Council meeting agenda cannot be modified during a special
City Council meeting. Only the specific topics included in the notice may be
discussed.
Resolution — Council Agenda -Setting Policy - 3
4. State and Local Law
In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Resolution and state and/or local
law, the state and/or local law shall govern.
5. Amendment or Termination of Resolution
This Resolution may be amended or terminated at any time by a majority of the
City Council.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 1st day of
December, 2025.
5 DocuSigned by:
� w. ,
D ffMFE4AE_.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Signed by: '�I ''.
�� a IA.GIA'�t
D A P'}4ttYt9B-MMC
City Clerk
Resolution — Council Agenda -Setting Policy - 4
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
^—
Sign ed by:
G F u.w'
K"m6RI"m'"'Law, PLLC
City Attorneys
ATTACHMENT G
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council November 4, 2025
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 11/10/25
FROM: Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Adjustment to Utility Rate and Connection Fee - Water and Sewer (25
minute presentation)
1. ATTACHMENT(S):
Presentation
Reduced Connection Fee Option
11. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
All scenarios presented will increase utility rates and connection fees for City's
water and sanitary sewer utility users.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
This item was presented at the October 6th Regular Council Meeting by
Brooke Tacia, Project Manager from Bowman Consulting Group and Maria
Serra, City's Public Works Director, including full rate study and resulting rates
and connection charges options.
As an enterprise fund, a utility is treated as an independent business, separate
from the general government services, both in accounting practices and legal
requirements. It is standard for utility systems to conduct rate studies on a
periodic basis to ensure they provide adequate revenue for the utilities and that
the system conforms with laws, obligations, and conditions that impact its
operation.
A rate study evaluates annual revenue necessary to fund all financial
obligations like operating expenses, debt service payments, and capital
investments. Furthermore, the system is required to meet and maintain certain
Page 41 of 282
-p
CO
CD
00
0
N
00
N
Connection Charge Calculation
Existing Cost Basis Current & Future Capacity by Function
Future Cost Basis Future Capacity by Function
$2,268
$1,725
$2,858
Total Connection Charge per MCE/ERU $6y148 $4,583
Notes: MCE = Meter Capacity Equivalent, or meter size
ERU = Equivalent Residential Unit
-4FCS
B--";-,
Future Capacity Added = 21,000 new units
Slide 35
•;�� Connection Charge Results
• Water connection charge will be determined by meter size
3/a meter = $6,148
Charges increase for larger meters and are related to the flow capacity of the meter
• Sewer connection charge will be calculated by equivalent residential units
_U
a) (ERUs)
(0
CD
» 1 single family residence = 1 ERU
O
CO » ERU = 249 gallons per day (non-residential uses calculated based on flow)
�• Calculated charges are "maximum allowable"
By policy may set below maximum allowable and / or phased -in
-Rates make up the difference
0
• May be adjusted annually by an accredited inflation index (e.g., ENR CCI)
> �'�_,� Slide 36
CD
00
N
O
IV
OD
N
•;�� Impacts of Connection Fees
• Revenue requirement scenarios assume connection charges are
phased in to the calculated maximum over three years
• In absence of connection charge increases, rate revenues will need
to increase to fund all obligations
• Without connection charge increases, each rate strategy presented
would need to increase by an average of 1.50% per year
A1,*:�FCS
a Bo mwn cw*�p+ny
Slide 39
Checklist for Proposed Water and Sewer Connection Fees in Pasco, WA
YES NO
RESPONSE?QUESTION
WHY THIS
Q1: Has the current City Attorney completed a formal review of the
No
Only Staff have spoken on the matter in the public setting.
3
proposed fees and provided direct feedback to Council?
W
q2: Would the City be in a good position to defend their position
Sufficient materials have not been provided. FCS did not prepare the type of study typically provided for decisions of this magnitude, which is not consistant with their
were it to be challenged in court?
No
typical practice . Instead, a limited set of spreadsheets and a PowerPoint presentation were used as the basis for collecting tens of millions of dollars in additional fees. Staff
implemented different fees than their consultant recommended.
lag
J
Has the City addressed the legal concerns raised by
No
Stakeholders have identified concerns regarding the legality of the proposed fees which have not been substantively addressed.
stakeholders?
stakeholders?
06
Q4: Have all current Councilmembers participated in a Council
No
Initial connection fee scenarios were presented to the previous City Council in late 2025. New Councilmembers have not participated in a dedicated workshop.
workshop about this proposed fee increase?
6
Z
Q
Q5: Has the typical level of due dilligence been performed?
No
Council and the public were not provided a comprehensive report with detailed justification and rationale supporting the proposed fees. Only raw spreadsheets were shared,
W
= U
LU
and the data they contain is inconsistent with the Staff -proposed fee increase and difficult to evaluate.
-
a 0
Z °
Q6: Have stakeholder questions and concerns been answered?
No
Multiple questions submitted by stakeholders remain unanswered.
o:
Q7: Was a completed agenda report posted a week in advance for
No
A placeholder note was provided a week in advance (without content), a rough draft of the agenda report still pending legal review was posted on 1119, and presumably o final
councilmember and stakeholder review per Resolution 4690?
staff report will be available the dov of the meetinq, leavinq minimal time for stakeholder and councilmember review. See Attachment F to 01 20 2026 Handout.
Q8: Has an independent professional been used to prepare the
V. 14
FCS Group was hired to develop updated water and sewer connection fees and a maximum allowable fee analysis was completed.
proposed fee increase?
00
Q9: Are Staff s recommendations consistent with those of their
For example, FCS Group calculated that the maximum allowable water connection fee is $6,148 and recommended a three year escalation period to reach this maximum fee,
Z
consultant?
and escilation not to exceed a construction cost index. City Staff proposed implementing this maximum fee immediately and escalating it significantly in excess of construction
cost index limits over the following years, resulting in fees approaching nearly twice the consultant's calculated maximum within a short timeframe.
NQ10:
Z oaG
Is the City's course of action well documented so it can easily
be checked for accuracy by Councilmembers, as well as
Key supporting documentation from FCS Group is incomplete. FCS did not prepare the type o stud typically
Y pp 9 f p P P P YP J° Y tYP Y provided for decisions of this magnitude. Instead, large and
difficult -to -interpret spreadsheets were presented without clear justification or an easy -to -follow rationale.
astakeholders?
Z
Z
Q31: Is the financial model that served as the basis for this
Among a number of things, the near -term wholesale replacement of the Butterfield Water Plant was not contemplated in the comprehensive plan as a burden on the water
,LU
proposed fee increase consistant with the Comprehensive Plan, as
utility fund.
I.-
Z
required?
Q12: Is the correct timeframe used for the rate analysis?
No
Costs of capacity creating infrastructure with o 50 year service life are compressed to within a 20 year window, artifically shifting responsibility to near -term connections.
Q13: Is the lifecycle of various components correctly reflected in
No
The proposed front -loaded connection fees impose decades of future capacity costs on early connections. Infrastructure with a 60-80 year service life is proposed to be
the proposed rate?
funded by the first 20 years of new connections, allowing later users to benefit without proportionate contribution.
Q14: Are the proposed fees free from overlap with other existing
For example, more than $10 million in water rights costs are proposed to be included in the water connection fee, while the City already requires developers to provide water
fees, to prevent double-dipping?
No
rights or pay an in -lieu fee. Under the proposed structure, developers would pay twice for the same thing.
Cr
The proposed fees would charge a new homeowner: 1) The cost of existing infrastructure escalated to today's dollars which would only be used briefly before replacement
w
Q15: If these connection fee updates were passed, would Pasco's
(through connection fees), 2) the cost of capacity -increasing improvements to provide the expanded capacity needed to serve the new home (through connection fees), and 3)
Zutility
fees as a whole fairly allocate burden between Pasco's
the cost of replacing existing infrastructure which is past its useful service life (monthly service fees, such as the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant).
N
current and future citizens? Are the proposed fee increases
Zproportionate
to the services provided?
In contrast, existing homeowners would only pay for replacing existing infrastructure that is past its useful service life (through monthly service fees), and the purchase price of
their home may have included a relatively modest connection fee for capital expansion costs.
Q
'i
The proposal includes the Zone 2 and Zone 3 water tanks as capacity enhancing upgrades, even though the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan identifies these facilities as
Q16: Are existing deficiencies excluded from the connection fee
addressing existing deficiencies. The proposal also includes seismic upgrades to bring older facilities into compliance —another form of deficiency correction that cannot legally
charge?
be funded by connection fees. Connection fees cannot fund existing deficiencies. See Attachment D to 112012026 handout, many existing deficiency projects were included,
si nificently inflating the proposedfee.
C
Q17: Has Staff explored a wide variety of options?
A comprehensive funding alternatives analysis has not been performed. Council was not presented with options combining modest citywide rate increases, grants, low interest
Q
a
loans, or Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Relying solely on large connection fees concentrates financial risk on new connections.
2 Y
Q18: Were assumptions carefully evaluated and sensitivity analysis
No sensitivity analysis was provided to test slower growth scenarios. New connections and associated service fees represent a majority of projected funding, yet Staff have
N
Q R
performed?
acknowledged that permit fee revenue has been declining as fees increase and the market slows down.
Z 06
Q19: Is the proposed fee increase relatively inconsequential and
The proposed fee would cost individual projects millions of dollars that were not considered when land was purchased, significent investments made, and approvals were
a
Z
therefore low risk? If high risk, were extra percautions taken to
obtained.
Cc
-mitigate the risk?
Prepared by Jon Padvorac for 1/20/2026 Pasco City Council Meeting
PASCO SEWER CONNECTION FEE PROJECT LIST
% R&R
% R&R
CITY CALC'd
STAKEHOLDER CALC'd
(City
(Stakeholder
Repair /
Repair /
Upgrade /
Project #
Description
Calc'd)
Check)
Total Cost
Replacement
Upgrade /Expansion
Replacement
Expansion
Notes
1
9th & Washington Lift Station Improvements
100%
100%
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$
$ 1,000,000
$
2
Annual Sewer Upsizing Program
0%
0%
$ 3,160,190
$ -
$ 3,160,190
$ -
$ 3,160,190
3
CSP #14 - Court St Sewer Main Upsize - Rd 100 to Rd
509'0
50%
$ 4,818,000
$ 2,409,000
$ 2,409,000
$ 2,409,000
$ 2,409,000
110
4
CSP #15 - Court St Sewer Main Upsize - Rd 97 to Rd 88
50%
50%
$ 3,730,000
$ 1,865,000
$ 1,865,000
$ 1,865,000
$ 1,865,000
5
CSP #17 - USACE Easement Sewer Main Upsize - Rd
50%
50%
$ 4,225,000
$ 2,112,500
$ 2,112,500
$ 2,112,500
$ 2,112,500
72 to Rd 60
6
CSP #18 - Sylvester St Sewer Upsize - Rd 60 to 44
50%
50%
$ 6,400,000
$ 3,200,000
$ 3,200,000
$ 3,200,000
$ 3,200,000
7
CSP #20 - USACE Easement Sewer Main Upsize -Rd 36
50%
50%
$ 2,825,000
$ 1,412,500
$ 1,412,500
$ 1,412,500
$ 1,412,500
West of US 395
8
CSP #21 - USACE Easement Sewer Main Upsize - Rd
50g'o
50%
$ 1,525,000
$ 762,500
$ 762,500
$ 762,500
$ 762,500
28 to US 395
9
CSP #23 - Washington St Sewer Upsize -15th Ave to
50%
50%
$ 3,050,000
$ 1,525,Q00
$ 1,525,000
$ 1,525,000
$ 1,525,000
9th & Washington Lift Station
This lift station is being installed due to a desire by a very small number of parcels to develop, and does not benefit the City at large or a significent amount
10
Riverview West Sewer Lift Station
0%
100%
$ 3,365,000
$ -
$ 3,365,000
$ 3,365,000
$
of users over the next 20 years. This project which benefits just a very small number of parcels in the near term should have the costs assigned to
developable parcels within the service basin via a regional connection fee, latecomer, or LID mechanism.
This lift station is being installed due to a desire by a very small number of parcels to develop, and does not benefit the City at large or a significant amount
11
Road 68 Lift Station
0%
100"m
$ 3,500,000
$ -
$ 3,500,000
$ 3,500,000
$
of users over the next 20 years. This project which benefits just a very small number of parcels in the near term should have the costs assigned to
developable parcels within the service basin via a regional connection fee, latecomer, or LID mechanism.
12
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWfP) Improvements
25%
50%
$ 10,200,055
$ 2,550,014
$ 7,650,041
$ 5,100,028
$ 5,100,028
Unknown - inadequate information provided to justify costs. They are surprisingly round figures, which means they likely weren't precisely calculated.
Phase 2
This should be investigated further.
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements
75c
$ 32,850.000
$ 16,425,000
$ 16,425,000
$ 24,637,500
$ 8,212,500
Unknown - inadequate information provided to justify costs. They are surprisingly round figures, which means they likely weren't precisely calculated.
13
Phase 3
50%
o
1his should be investigated further.
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWiP) Improvements
I51:'6
$ 37,500,000
$ 18,750,000
$ 18,750,000
$ 28,125,000
$ 9,375,000
Unknown - inadequate information provided to justify costs. They are surprisingly round figures, which means they likely weren't precisely calculated.
14
Phase 4
50%
1
This should be investigated further.
This value (which actually should be $5,764,435 per the council workshop packet dated 6/9/2025) is a requirement of the City's funding approach to
15
LID 152 CAPACITY RESERVE
0%
1 ott°o
$ 6,000,000
$ -
$ 6,000,000
$ 6,000,000
$ -
provide a temporary security the LID debt. This value is not constructing anything that adds capacity, and it is not stated that this value would be refunded
to those who paid it after the reserve fund is no longer needed, and this is unlikely. Unless this fund ammount would be refunded to those who paid the
connection f t., (with interest), funds put in a temporary security fund should not be assigned to a connection fee.
BIG TICKET ITEMS FOR O&M
$ -
$
$ -
$
16
Primary Clarifier 211 & 221 full replacement of internal
100%
100%
1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ -
$ 1,000,000
$ -
mechanism, Concrete rehab, etc
17
Secondary Clarifier 702 Rehab (200K) 2027
100%
1001/0
250,000
$ 250,000
$
$ 250,000
$
18
Hot water Boiler Retube (2 boilers at 50K each) 2035
100%
100%
150,000
$ 150,000
$
$ 150,000
$
19
Rebuild Headworks Screens (2 units at 175K each)
100%
100%
612,500
$ 612,500
$
$ 612,500
$
2028
20
Repair/replace buildings/digesters roof membranes
100%
100%
300,000
$ 300,000
$
$ 300,000
$
20QK? 2028/2029
21
Replace various Varec gas equipment, update to
100%
100%
312,500
$ 312,500
$
$ 312,500
$
current safety codes 250K 2025/202
22
Replace Dystor membranes (clean digester, replace
100%
100%
750,000
$ 750,000
$
$ 750,000
$
valves and membranes 500K) 2025
23
Replace Boiler water Hot water supply/return lines and
100%
100%
600,000
$ 600,000
$ -
$ 600,000
$ -
associated equipment 2027
24
Replace time silo with additional caustic soda tank with
100%
o
100%
400,000
$ 400,000
$ -
$ 400,000
$ -
containment and pump (400K)
25
Replace Primary effluent piping between primary
l00%
1000/0
500,000
$ 500,000
$ -
$ 500,000
$ -
clarifiers and Aeration basins 2027
2s
Add locker room/office space above primary ppum
100%
100°i°
1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ -
$ 1,000,000
$ -
room & combine existing locker room
27
Replace Blower 605 & 606 (installed 2012) with larger
100%
100%
700,000
$ 700,000
$ -
$ 700,000
$
blowers to match 601 & 602 700K
28
Replace Non potable water pumps 2028
100%
100%
800,000
$ 800,000
$
$ 8.00,000
$
29
Replace Non potable backwash screen 50K 2028
100%
100%
50,000
$ 50,000
$ '~�( �(
50,000
30
9th/WA LS -Create Emergency Bypass Plan
100%
100%
0
$
$
$
SUM: $ 131,573,245 $ 59,436,514 $ 72,136,731 $ 92,439,028 39,134,218
Note 1: When an existing deteriorated facility is replaced because it is at the end of its useful service
life, and rather than replace in -kind, the City replaces with a facility providing greater capacity, only the
cost differential between replacing in -kind and replacing and upsizing should be allocated to
connection fees
Correction: 20 to 50 yr design life
250%
Correction- Deficiency projects removed
184%
pparnx:+3un�
Corrected Capital Expendature Forecast 1 $ 16,608,677
50 divided by 20 - making sure that each connection pays their fair share of the facility, and future connections don't get a "free ride" after the 20 year City
proposed financial planning horizon
30,718,166 divided by 70,847,316
PASCO WATER CONNECTION FEE PROJECT LIST
% R&R
% R&R
CITY CALC'd
STAKEHOLDER CALC'd
(City
(Stakeholder
Repair /
Repair /
Upgrade /
Upgrade/Expansion
Notes
Project#
Description
Cate'd)
Check)
Total Cost
Replacement
Replacement
Expansion
1
BWTPearlyworks
100%
100°%
$ 14,300,000
$ 14,300,000
$
$ 14,300,000
$
2
BWTP Phase 1
100%
100%
$ 33,395,000
$ 33,395,000
$
$ 33,395,000
$
3
BWTP Phase 1
100°%
100°%
$ 12,500,000
$ 12,500,000
$
$ 12,500,000
$
4
BWTP Phase 1
100%
100%
$ 27,400,000
$ 27,400,000
$
$ 27,400,000
$
5
BWTP Phase 2
100%
100°%
$ 3,800,000
$ 3,800,000
$
$ 3,800,000
$
6
BWTP Phase 3
100%
100%
$ 8,700,000
$ 8,700,000
$
$ 8,700,000
$
7
BWTP Phase 3
100%
100%
$ 7,800,000
$ 7,800,000
$
$ 7,800,000
$
8
BWTP Phase 4
100%
100°%
$ 25,305,000
$ 25,305,000
$
$ 25,305,000
$
9
BWTP Phase 4
100%
100°%
$ 12,500,000
$ 12,500,000
$
$ 12,500,000
$
10
BWTP Phase 4
100°%
100°%
$ 11,095,000
$ 11,095,000
$
$ 11,095,000
$
11
BWTP Phase 5
100°%
100%
$ 29,598,000
$ 29,598,000
$
$ 29,598,000
$
12
BWTP Phase 5
100°%
100%
$ 12,500,000
$ 12,500,000
$
$ 12,500,000
$
13
BWTP Phase 5
1000%
100%
$ 16,720,000
$ 16,720,000
$
$ 16,720,000
$
14
BWTP Phase 6
100°%
100%
$ 12,000,000
$ 12,000,000
$
$ 12,000,000
$
15
BWTP Phase 6
100%
100°%
$ 14,800,000
$ 14,800,000
$
$ 14,800,000
$
16
BNSF Land Purchase
100%
100°%
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$
$ 1,500,000
$ -
17
West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Expansion (Phase
0°%
0%
$ 2,600,000
$ -
$ 2,600,000
$ -
$ 2,600,000
2) -12MGD
18
West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 3
0°%
0%
$ 14,700,000
$
$ 14,700,000
$ -
$ 14,700,000
&4
19
Reservoir Storage Tank - Zone 2
0%
100%
$ 10,000,000
$
$ 10,000,000
$ 10,000,000
$ -
Designated as an existing deficiency in the comprehensive plan, not eligible for inclusion in a connection fee
20
Reservoir Storage Tank - Zone 3 (corrected to 3, staff
Q°%
100%
$ 12,000,000
$ -
$ 12,000,000
$ 12,000,000
$ -
Designated as an existing deficiency in the comprehensive plan, not eligible for inclusion in a connection fee
report had a typo, had Zone 2 Listed twice
Road 49 Water Main Replc - Replc 2in with Bin South of
0%
100%
$ 1,000,000
$
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$
Replacing existing deteriorating 2" pipe with minimum size allowed per City standards - not "upsized" for regional benefit. Should not be included in
21
Sylvester
connection fee.
22
Seismic Improvements - Various Facilities
0°a
100%
$ 3,500,000
$
$ 3,500,000
$ 3,500,000
$
Existing faciUties have existing seismic deficiencies, this improvement does not increase capacity and should not be included in connection fees.
Richardson Road Water Main Repic Road 92 to Road
100%
100%
$ 485,100
$ 485,100
$
$ 485,100
$
Water line not connected, made up of undersized thin wall PVC pipe. Will be replaced with 8" ductile iron pipe meeting minimum City standards,
23
96
eliminating 3 dead-end lines and installatin of new hydrants to meet current standards
24
Riverhaven St Water Main Extension - Rd 36 to 40
0°%
100%
$ 880,000
$
$ 880,000
$ 880,000
$
Repairing an existing deficiency (existing dead-end water mains), to increase pressure and Row locally around the existing deficiency, not a system
capacity upgrade. Should not be included in connection fees.
25
Road 60 Water Main Replc - Court St to W. Pearl
50'Yo
75%
$ 1,365,000
$ 682,500
$ 682,500
$ 1,023,750
$ 341,250
placing existing deteriorating 6" thin wall PVC. When replaced, 12" line will be installed. See Note 1. Exact percentage estimated - would need more
specifics to confirm
Replacing outdated 4" and 6" thin wait irrigation class PVC water lines with more durable 8" and 12" ductile iron pipes not meeting current standards and
26
Road 76 Water Main Replc - Wernett Rd to W. Court St
1000%
100%
$ 960,000
$ 960,000
$ -
$ 960,000
$ -
providing hydrants per current standards. See note 1. When 8" pipe is installed, this is the minimum size allowed per City standards -not "upsized" for
regional benefit. Should not be included in city-wide connection fee.
Road 103 Water Main Extension - Maple Dr to Willow
0% °
900"m
$ 255,150
$ -
$ 255,150
$ 255,150
$
Repairing an existing deficiency (existing dead-end water mains), to increase pressure and flaw locally around the existing deficiency, not a system
27
Way
capacity upgrade. Should not be included in connection fees.
28
Road 103 Water Main Extension - Maple Dr to Willow
00%100Su
$ 255,150
$ -
$ 255,150
$ 255,150
$ -
Duplicate entry by mistake -should not be included in connection fee.
W
Replacing existing deteriorating 2" pipe with minimum size allowed per City standards -not "upsized" for regional benefit. Should not be included in
29
Afton St Water Main Extension - Wehe Ave to Alley East
0
100ti:-o
$ 490,000
$ 122,500
$ 367,500
$ 490,000
$
connection fee. Repairing an existing deficient (existing dead-end water mains), to increase pressure and flow locally around the existing deficiency, not
P g g Y( g ) P Y r� Y
of Owen Ave
a system capacruf uos rade. Should nat be included in connection fees.
30
Star lane Water Main Replc Road 100 to Road 97
100%
100%
$ 325,000
$ 325,000
$
$ 325,000
$
Replacing existing undersized 2' water line not meeting current standards. Replacement Will be 8", the minimum size per City standards, not upsized for
regional benefit. Should not be included in connection fee.
Road 47 Water Main Replacement-W Nixon St to W
100°0
$ 950,000
$ 950,000
$
$ 950,000
$
This protcc:t does not appear to be in the CIP or comprehonsive plan, so information about it is not available. If it indeed is not in the comprehensive plan,
31
,Sylvester
St.
1004+�
-
it cannot be included in the connection fee.
32
26th Ave, Court St/Autoplex Way, & Court
Court SUN50'➢,
100%
$ 950,000
$ 475,000
$ 475,000
$ 950,000
$
This project does not appear to be in the CIP or comprehensive plan, so information about it is not available. It it indeed is not in the comprehensive plan,
St/Rd 32 Valve Installations
it cannot be included in the connection fee.
33
Bonneville St Valve Replacement on Transmission
1000/.
100%
$ 950,000
$ 950,000
$
$ 950,000
$
Main - N 13th Ave to N 20th Ave
34
Alley between N 4th Ave & N 5th Ave Water Main
100%
100°%
$ 950,000
$ 950,000
$
$ 950,000
$
Replacement - W Jan St to 1-182 ROW
35
Alley between N 4th Ave & N 5th Ave Water Main
100°%
100%
$ 950,000
$ 950,000
$ -
$ 950,000
$
Replacement - W Court St to W Marie
This project does not appear to be in the CIP or comprehensive plan, so information about it is not available. If it indeed is not in the comprehensive plan,
36
Rd. 36 Water Booster Station - Installation of
0%
100%
$ 950,000
$ -
$ 950,000
$ 950,000
$
it cannot be included in the connection fee. Additionally, lack of a backup generator is an existing deficiency, and the addition of a backup generator does
Emergency Backup Generator
not increase system capacity. This charge should not be included in the connection fee.
0%
100%
$ 10,105,100
$
$ 10,105,100
$ 10,105,100
$
The City of Pasco requires residential subdivisions (the primary water consumer) to either dedicate water rights adequate to serve the subdivision or pay
37
Water Rights Purchases
an in -lieu fee. Also incorporating a water rights fee into connection fees is double-dipping: This charge should not be included in the connection fee.
38
Devetopmentupsize
0%
1
$ 10,076,916
$
$ 10,0 6,91
$ -
$ 10,076,9
39
Broadmoor area upsize
0%
Is
3,000,000
$
3,000,600
3 00, 00
SUM: $ 321,610,416 $ 250,763,1r $ 70,847,316 J 290,892,2r $
Note 1: When an existing deteriorated facility is replaced because it is at the end of its useful service
life, and rather than replace in -kind, the City replaces with a facility providing greater capacity, only
the cost differential between replacing in -kind and replacing and upsizing should be allocated to
connection fees
Correction: 20 to 50 yr design life
250%
Correction: Deficiency projects removed
231°%
Corrected Capital Expendature Forecast $ 14,740,310
30,718,166
50 divided by 20 - making sure that each connection pays their fair share of the facility, and future connections don't get a "free ride" after the 20 year City
proposed financial planning horizon
30,718,166 divided by 70,847,316