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Waiver of Solid Waste Tipping Fee for Marine Pollutant Cleanup in Dabob Bay

Topic Summary

The Jefferson County Public Works Department is requesting approval to waive solid waste tipping fees for Ron and Christy Steckler, who lead a volunteer cleanup effort collecting marine pollutants from County and State tidelands in Dabob Bay. This waiver is considered to be of substantial public interest and benefit, aligning with County goal #3: "Maintain and enhance environmental quality." The request includes establishing an annual capped account to cover the cost of disposal for the collected debris.

Key Points

  • The waiver is intended for the safe disposal of marine pollutants collected on State and County tidelands in Dabob Bay through community litter collection led by Ron and Christy Steckler of Quilcene.
  • The activity supports County goal #3: "Maintain and enhance environmental quality."
  • The project meets the criteria for fee waiver under Resolution 74-95, as the activity is of substantial public interest and benefit and could be a County project but is being performed by volunteers.
  • Debris collected includes garbage (bottles, cans, foam), fishing beads, various plastics, broken dinghy parts, oyster farming junk, tires, and lumber.
  • The Stecklers have conducted the cleanup efforts themselves for eight years, noting the work has resulted in a "MUCH more environmentally friendly shoreline, small animal health & habitat improvement, much more pristine beach."
  • Public Works recommends setting up a commercial solid waste account with a deposit of $720.00 to charge the Stecklers' loads against, up to the annual limit.
  • Disposal location specified by the applicants is the Quilcene Rural Drop Box (open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, except public holidays).

Financials

  • Estimated annual fees waived: Between $540.00 (assuming 1.5 cubic yard loads) and $720.00 (assuming 2 cubic yard loads) based on ten full-size pickup truck loads per year disposed of at the Quilcene Rural Drop Box.
  • Proposed funding mechanism: A commercial solid waste account with a deposit of $720.00, which will serve as the annual limit for the fee waiver.
  • Loose garbage fee at Quilcene Rural Drop Box: $36.00 per cubic yard, $54.00 for 1.5 cubic yards, and $72.00 for 2 cubic yards.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

  • Ron and Christy Steckler (Quilcene residents): Initiated and conducted the cleanup for eight years, seeking financial relief for "financially draining" disposal costs and hoping to encourage new members to join the effort.

Timeline

  • November 27, 2023: Agenda date for Board of County Commissioners meeting.
  • November 29, 2023: Proposed date for the approval letter to be sent to Mr. Ron Steckler by Public Works Director/County Engineer.
  • Ongoing: Estimated 8–10 material deliveries annually, depending on storm activity and tides.

Next Steps

The Board of County Commissioners is recommended to: 1. Approve the tipping fee waiver request. 2. Direct Public Works to establish a commercial solid waste account with a deposit of $720.00 to cover the approved annual limit of waived fees.

Sources

  • Monte Reinders - Public Works Director/County Engineer
  • Ron M Steckler & Christy Casey Steckler (Applicants)
  • Al Cairns - Solid Waste Manager

Appointments and Resignations to Advisory Boards

Topic Summary

The Board of County Commissioners plans to act on resignations from two advisory bodies and approve one new appointment to the Clean Water District Advisory Council. These actions are routine administrative tasks to maintain the functional membership of key policy advisory bodies.

Key Points

  • Jefferson County Civil Service Commission: Dennis Cowan submitted his resignation on October 24, 2023, after serving on the Commission since May 16, 2005. The recommendation is to accept the resignation and send a letter of thanks.
  • Jefferson County Clean Water District Advisory Council: David Steele is not renewing his term as the Commercial Shellfish Grower representative. Lee Steele of Rock Point Oyster has been recommended by Executive Director Kim Thompson of the Pacific Shellfish Growers Association to fill the vacant position.
  • The Clean Water District Advisory Council recommends the Board approve the appointment of Lee Steele for a four-year term un-expiring April 11, 2024 (Note: The end date seems incorrect relative to the four-year term length, but is dictated by the source document).
  • An advertisement for the vacant Civil Service Commission position will be published on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

Financials

None specified.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

  • Kim Thompson - Executive Director of the Pacific Shellfish Growers Association (recommended Lee Steele for appointment).

Timeline

  • 2005-05-16: Dennis Cowan began serving on the Civil Service Commission.
  • 2023-10-24: Dennis Cowan submitted his resignation.
  • 2023-11-13: Notice received regarding David Steele's non-renewal of term.
  • 2023-11-29: Advertisement for the Civil Service Commission vacancy will be published.
  • 2024-04-11: Un-expiring date listed for the four-year term if Lee Steele is appointed.

Next Steps

The Board is requested to: 1. Accept the resignation of Dennis Cowan (Civil Service Commission). 2. Accept the resignation of David Steele (Clean Water District Advisory Council). 3. Approve the appointment of Lee Steele (Clean Water District Advisory Council).

Sources

  • Kristen Bennett - Human Resources Analyst
  • Adiel McKnight - Executive Assistant
  • Michael Dawson - Clean Water District Advisory Council Staff Member
  • Kim Thompson - Executive Director of the Pacific Shellfish Growers Association
  • Mark McCauley - County Administrator

2024 Annual Work Plan and Joint Meeting Scheduling

Topic Summary

The Department of Community Development (DCD) and the Planning Commission (PC) are requesting the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) schedule an annual joint workshop on Saturday, January 20, 2024. This joint session is requested for strategic planning purposes, specifically aligning the comprehensive plan periodic update work program and coordinating priorities between the DCD, PC, and BoCC.

Key Points

  • The meeting includes a Planning Commission (PC) Retreat from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a joint workshop with the BoCC from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
  • The morning PC retreat agenda includes a review of 2022-2023 goals, training, administrative processes review, and planning/prioritization for 2024-2025 work.
  • The joint afternoon workshop aims to:
  • Review 2023 PC activities (Annual Report).
  • Share and establish BoCC perspectives and priorities for 2024-2025.
  • Coordinate the 2024-2025 work plans between the BoCC and the Planning Agency.
  • The workshop aligns with scoping the work program for the 2025 Periodic Update of the county’s Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, as required by the Growth Management Act (GMA).
  • JCC 18.45.060(2) permits an optional noticed joint workshop, requiring 10 days publication notice in the official county newspaper and posting at the courthouse.

Financials

  • The County General Fund covers the cost of typical long-range planning activities for DCD and the PC.
  • A Washington Department of Commerce grant agreement is forthcoming and will be used to complete Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review work due June 30, 2025.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • January 20, 2024: Proposed date for the joint workshop.
  • 2025-06-30: Deadline for the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review work required by the Growth Management Act.

Next Steps

Community Development recommends the Board schedule the joint workshop for January 20, 2024 (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM).

Sources

  • Josh D. Peters, AICP - Director, Community Development
  • Joel M. Peterson - Associate Planner, Community Development
  • Mark McCauley - County Administrator
  • Washington Department of Commerce (forthcoming grant agreement)

Proposed Changes to County Auditor Fees (Ordinance and Resolution)

Topic Summary

The Board of County Commissioners proposes adopting an Ordinance and a Resolution to revise and restructure how the County Auditor's fees are managed and enacted. The primary goal is to eliminate and repeal existing ordinances and fee sections related to surveys and recording, shifting the formal adoption of new Auditor fees entirely to a resolution process, consistent with JCC Chapter 3.80.

Key Points

  • Ordinance No. 11-1008-12 (related to survey fees adopted in 2012) is proposed for repeal.
  • Section VI (Survey Recording Fees) of the Appendix Fee Schedules is proposed for repeal via Appendix A of the ordinance.
  • The changes allow for the charging of map fees "in a manner identical to charges for surveys."
  • The changes also aim to eliminate the $1.00 fee for each additional owner's name on a record of land surveys and reduce other unspecified fees.
  • Future adoption of new fees will be done by resolution, consistent with JCC 3.80.
  • The ordinance is exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) under WAC 197-11-800(19).

Financials

  • The 2023 County Auditor Fee Schedule (adopted via companion Resolution) includes these fees:
  • Record of Survey and Maps (18x24): Basic fee - first page $25.00; Each additional page $5.00.
  • Copies (18x24): Basic fee - first page $5.00; Each additional page $1.00.
  • Record of Monument: Filed without charge on standard DNR form; Basic copy fee $1.00 per page.
  • Note: This revised structure eliminates the $1.00 charge per additional owner's name previously applied to land survey records.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2024-01-01: Effective date for the Ordinance and the companion Resolution.
  • 2023-11-07: Date Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney approved the form of the documents.

Next Steps

The Board is requested to approve and adopt the Ordinance and the Resolution.

Sources

  • Barbara Dykes Ehrlichman - Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • RCW 58.09.100 (Survey Recording Act)
  • JCC 3.80 (Jefferson County Code regarding fee structures)

Proposed Changes to Environmental Public Health Fees (Ordinance and Resolution)

Topic Summary

The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the Board of Public Health (BOH) propose jointly adopting an Ordinance and a Resolution to transition Environmental Public Health fee administration. The Ordinance deletes environmental health and clean water district fees from the Appendix Fee Schedules and creates a new JCC chapter for Public Health Clinic Services. The accompanying Resolution enacts the 2024 Environmental Health fee schedule, increasing most fees by 6.01%, citing the need for service cost recovery due to accrued wage increases.

Key Points

  • The Ordinance (jointly adopted by BoCC and BOH) repeals prior Ordinance 10-1215-22.
  • It deletes Sections I-010 (Environmental Health), I-020 (Public Health Clinic Services), and I-040 (Clean Water District Fee) from the Appendix Fee Schedules.
  • It moves the Public Health Clinic Services fees into a new chapter, JCC 8.02.
  • It amends JCC 8.65.090 (Clean Water District Annual Fee) to state that fees are adopted by resolution, consistent with JCC 3.80.
  • The Environmental Health (EH) fee resolution increases EH fees by a proposed 6.01% (CPI increase of 3.56% + additional 2.45% increase).
  • The 6.01% increase is needed because revenue from past CPI increases (totaling 19% over several years) did not fully cover recent wage and step increases (totaling 19% over the same period).
  • The department's mission is dependent upon service cost recovery, despite external funding sources like foundational public health service funding which cannot cover permitting expenses.
  • Food service establishment and solid waste facility permits traditionally expired on January 31st; this resolution extends the 2024 expiration date to February 28, 2024, at no added fee, and permanently sets the annual expiration date to February 28th going forward. This change addresses insufficient time available to process adjustments after the annual CPI index is published in October.
  • The Public Health Clinic Services policy dictates certain services (family planning, immunizations) will have reimbursement rates set by annual cost analysis and Medicaid rates, and operate on an annual sliding fee schedule based on Federal Poverty Guidelines (JCC 8.02.010). Certain fees may be waived for communicable disease prevention cases.

Financials

  • Proposed Annual Fee Increase (Environmental Health): 6.01% (3.56% CPIW + 2.45% additional wage impact).
  • Justification for 6.01% Increase: Since January 1, 2020:
    • Total Wage Increases: 19%
    • Total Fee/CPI Increases (prior to 2024 proposal): 14.99% (1.49% in 2020, 1.5% in 2021, 5% in 2022, 5% in 2023).
  • Clean Water District Fee (2024): $25.00 per year per tax parcel (up from $24.00 in 2023).
  • Onsite Sewage Operation & Monitoring Fee (2024): $42.00 (up from $41.00 in 2023).
  • Sample 2024 EH Fees (post-6.01% increase):
    • Technical Assistance/Plan Review - Per Hour: $115.47 (up from $109.20 in 2023).
    • New Conventional Septic Permit: $763.25 (up from $719.25 in 2023).
    • New Alternative Septic Permit: $1,111.76 (up from $1,047.90 in 2023).
    • Category 3 Food Service Establishment Permit: $687.75 (2023 fee - 2024 fee is $729.17 - calculations confusing *see Note below).
    • Transfer Station Annual Permit Fee: $2,785.80 (up from $2,622.80 in 2023).

Note: The fee tables show conflicting calculations. For Category 3 Food Service, the "Prior Year (2023)" fee is $687.75, but the attached comparison table lists the 2023 fee as $687.75 and the 2024 fee as $729.17. The primary Appendix B document for Environmental Health lists the 2024 fee for Category 1 as $209.25 (up from $191.90), and Category 2 as $434.45 (up from $408.45). The stated 6.01% increase (3.56% CPI + 2.45% additional) applies to the Environmental Health fees in Appendix B.

Alternatives

  • Comparison Fee Schedules: Appendix A provides a comparison of 2023 Environmental Health fees in Jefferson, Clallam, Mason, Kitsap, and Island Counties, showing Jefferson's initial fees were generally similar or lower than Kitsap and Island Counties.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2024-01-01: Effective date for the Ordinance and the Resolution.
  • 2024-02-28: New permanent annual expiration date for food service establishment and solid waste facility permits (extended from January 31st).

Next Steps

The Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Public Health are requested to approve the Ordinance and the Resolution.

Sources

  • Kees Kolff - Chair, Board of Health
  • Glenn Gilbert - Clerk of the Board of Health
  • Barbara Dykes Ehrlichman - Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • RCW 70.05.060(7), 70.46.120 (Authorizing BOH fee setting)
  • JCC 3.80 (Jefferson County Code regarding fee structure)

Proposed Changes to County Clerk Fees (Ordinance and Resolution)

Topic Summary

The Board of County Commissioners proposes adopting an Ordinance and a Resolution to restructure the fee system for the County Clerk. The Ordinance eliminates obsolete code sections regarding court records management and repeals the Clerk's fee section in the Appendix Fee Schedules. The accompanying Resolution officially adopts the 2023 County Clerk Fee Schedule, ensuring compliance with JCC 3.80, which requires fees to be adopted by resolution.

Key Points

  • The Ordinance proposes repealing JCC 3.42.090 and 3.42.100, which govern the Electronic Court Records Management System (ECRMS).
  • These code sections are considered obsolete because the County Clerk currently uses the County Laser Fiche system instead of ECRMS for public access to superior court records.
  • Section IX (Clerk’s Fees) in the Appendix Fee Schedules is proposed for repeal via Appendix A of the ordinance.
  • The amendment is intended to make Clerk's fees consistent with JCC Chapter 3.80, allowing future fee changes by resolution rather than ordinance.
  • The new fee schedule does not substantially change existing fees.

Financials

  • The fee schedule outlines multiple Superior Court filing fees, including:
  • Adoption/New Parentage Filing: $260.00 (includes $200.00 filing, $40.00 facilitator surcharge, $20.00 judicial surcharge).
  • Civil Filing (New Case): $240.00.
  • Domestic Relations (Dissolution, etc.) Filing: $314.00 (includes $200.00 filing, $54.00 Domestic Violence surcharge, $40.00 judicial surcharge, $20.00 facilitator surcharge).
  • Request for Trial de Novo (Civil Arbitration Award): $400.00.
  • Miscellaneous Document Filing (not case related): $20.00.
  • Non-Certified Copies (Self-Serve): $0.15 per page.
  • Certified Copies: $5.00 for the first page, $1.00 per page thereafter.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • The Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
  • The Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
  • 2023-11-07: Date Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney approved the form of the documents.

Next Steps

The Board is requested to approve and adopt the Ordinance and the Resolution.

Sources

  • Barbara Dykes Ehrlichman - Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • RCW 36.18, 26.12.240, 7.06, 7.105 (Statutory authority for Clerk fees)
  • JCC 3.80 (Jefferson County Code regarding fee restructuring)

Proposed Changes to County Sheriff and Alarm System Fees (Ordinance and Resolution)

Topic Summary

The Board of County Commissioners proposes adopting an Ordinance and a Resolution to restructure fees administered by the County Sheriff and related to Alarm Systems. The Ordinance eliminates the Sheriff’s fee references and alarm fee sections from the Appendix Fee Schedules and amends JCC Chapters 3.70 and 8.80 to stipulate that these fees must be adopted by resolution going forward, consistent with JCC 3.80.

Key Points

  • The Ordinance (with Appendix A) repeals Section VII (Safety) of the Appendix Fee Schedules, which contained Alarm System Registration Fees.
  • It amends JCC 3.70.010 to list the services the sheriff collects fees for, stating the fees are subject to JCC 3.70.030 indexing methodology and as adopted by resolution (consistent with JCC 3.80).
  • It also amends JCC 8.80.030 (Alarm System Registration) to require the sheriff to adopt "reasonable registration and renewal fees for alarms by resolution" and that fees are paid to the County Auditor.
  • The changes streamline the process of updating fees, making the system consistent with JCC Chapter 3.80 regulations governing fee adoption.
  • Both the alarm registration fees and Sheriff’s official service fees will "not be raised" by the initial adoption of the new fee resolution.

Financials

  • The Resolution adopts the 2023 County Sheriff Fee Schedule. Fees include:
  • Service of summons on one defendant: $30.00.
  • Service of summons on two or more defendants (same residence): $35.00.
  • Levying writ of attachment/execution: $60.00 per hour.
  • Processing/serving writ of possession (no enforcement): $40.00.
  • Processing/serving writ of possession (with enforcement): $80.00 base, plus $60.00 per hour after the first hour for each deputy.
  • Serving arrest warrant: $50.00.
  • Conducting sale of property: $60.00 per hour (one-hour minimum charge).
  • Fingerprinting (noncriminal): $15.00 for up to two sets.
  • Alarm System Registration Fees (Safety Fees):
  • Initial Registration: $20.00.
  • Renewal Fee (Every 24 Months): $20.00.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • The Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
  • The Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
  • 2023-11-07: Date Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney approved the form of the documents.

Next Steps

The Board is requested to approve and adopt the Ordinance and the Resolution.

Sources

  • Barbara Dykes Ehrlichman - Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • Joe Nole - Sheriff
  • JCC 3.70, 8.80, and 3.80 (Jefferson County Code regarding fee structure)

Proposed Changes to Public Records Act Fees (Ordinance and Resolution)

Topic Summary

The Board of County Commissioners proposes adopting an Ordinance and a Resolution to formally restructure the fees charged for Public Records Act (PRA) requests. The Ordinance repeals the existing fee structure from the Appendix Fee Schedules. The accompanying Resolution formally adopts the fee schedule, ensuring compliance with RCW 42.56.070 and 42.56.120 and JCC Chapter 3.80, without resulting in any change to the actual fees charged to the public.

Key Points

  • The Ordinance (with Appendix A) repeals Section VIII (Public Records) of the Appendix Fee Schedules.
  • The rationale is to comply with JCC Chapter 3.80, which requires fees to be adopted by resolution rather than ordinance.
  • The fee schedule for public records requests will "not change as a result of adoption of this ordinance and resolution."
  • The ordinance is categorically exempt from SEPA under WAC 197-11-800(19).
  • Total costs up to and including $2.00 for any individual request shall be waived.

Financials

  • The resolution adopts the 2023 Public Records Request Cost Schedule. Fees include:
  • Photocopies (8.5" x 14" or smaller): $0.15 per page.
  • Scanned records: $0.10 per page.
  • Electronic delivery (uploaded to email/cloud): $0.05 for each 4 electronic files or attachments.
  • Electronic transmission (by gigabyte): $0.10 per gigabyte.
  • Customized electronic access service: Actual cost.
  • Body Worn Camera Recording Redaction: Actual cost, including reasonable staff time spent redacting/obscuring as authorized by RCW 42.56.240(f).
  • Total costs up to $2.00 shall be waived.

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • The Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
  • The Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
  • 2023-11-07: Date Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney approved the form of the documents.

Next Steps

The Board is requested to approve and adopt the Ordinance and the Resolution.

Sources

  • Amanda Hamilton - County Clerk
  • Ken Hugonoiit - Public Records Administrator
  • Barbara Dykes Ehrlichman - Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • RCW 42.56.070 and 42.56.120 (Washington Public Records Act)
  • JCC 3.80 (Jefferson County Code requiring fee adoption by resolution)
  • Resolution 21-18 (2018 adoption of PRA Compliance Policy)
  • Resolution 68-21 (2021 amendment of PRA Compliance Policy)

Payment of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants

Topic Summary

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to authorize payment of a single batch of vouchers/warrants dated November 20, 2023, totaling $429,757.34 across multiple county funds.

Key Points

  • The total amount of Jefferson County Vouchers/Warrants dated November 20, 2023, is $429,757.34.
  • All claims submitted for payment and vouchers approved by the Board are retained by the Jefferson County Auditor and Public Works Department.

Financials

  • Total disbursement: $429,757.34
  • Disbursement by Fund:
    • Fund 001 (General Fund): $209,009.30
    • Fund 108: $16,749.96
    • Fund 109: $76.57
    • Fund 127: $16,445.12
    • Fund 128: $10,921.30
    • Fund 131: $12,138.82
    • Fund 143: $5,629.78
    • Fund 155: $1,500.00
    • Fund 174: $3,859.54
    • Fund 175: $4,108.00
    • Fund 180: $39,177.29
    • Fund 401: $27,292.87
    • Fund 405: $16,980.03
    • Fund 501: $19,840.87
    • Fund 505: $2,309.75
    • Fund 506: $31,310.43
    • Fund 507: $12,407.71

Alternatives

None specified.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • 2023-11-20: Date of the Vouchers/Warrants.

Next Steps

The Board is requested to approve the payment of the vouchers/warrants.

Sources

  • Jefferson County Auditor
  • Public Works Department

Public Works and Community Development Fee Schedules

Topic Summary

The document package contains detailed fee schedules for the Department of Community Development (DCD) and the Public Works Department. These schedules outline specific charges for a wide array of planning, permitting, right-of-way, and utility applications, often including application minimum fees, base hours allotted, and subsequent hourly rates. The fees are largely structured to reimburse the departments for typical processing and staff expenses.

Key Points

  • DCD Fees (2018-2019 data provided for comparison):
    • The hourly rate for DCD services generally increased from $92.00 (2018) to $94.00 (2019) per hour.
    • A 5% Technology Fee is applied to total permit costs (in addition to the base hourly rate, which often includes a prorated scanning fee resulting in a total consultation rate of $100.00/hour).
    • Type III Permits (Major Projects): Fees require substantial upfront commitment. Preliminary Long Plat and Binding Site Plan approvals are tied to a base fee for 86 hours ($7,912.00 in 2018; $8,084.00 in 2019), plus mandatory Hearing Examiner Fee ($1,250.00 in 2019).
    • SEPA Review: An additional fee for State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review for Type I, II, and III permits is typically required, with a base of $940.00 (2019) for 10 hours of staff time.
  • Public Works Fees (Current Rates Provided):
    • General Hourly Fee rates range from $59.00 (Road approach permit, Type A/B utility permit) to $79.00 (Franchise renewal, RID petition).
    • Alternative staff hourly rates for complex work range from Engineer III ($80.00) to Engineering Technician I ($40.00).
    • Road Improvement District (RID) Petition: Application fee is $2,844.00 for 36 hours. If expenses exceed the fee, the County will contract with petitioners for reimbursement, as per RCW 36.55.074. Preformation expenses (including special benefit appraisal by a WA State licensed appraiser) are reimbursed from RID assessments if the RID is established.
    • Road Vacation: Application fee is $932.00 for 17 hours. Petitioners must reimburse the department for staff time exceeding this application fee, plus publishing and filing costs, before the vacation resolution is filed.
    • Application fees (1) are intended to reimburse the department for typical expenses and any unexpended remainder will be refunded if the application is withdrawn. If expenses exceed the fee, an hourly fee will be charged.

Financials

  • DCD Permits (Selected 2019 Base Fees):
    • Short Plat (27 hours): $2,538.00
    • Conditional Use (Discretionary, 16 hours): $1,504.00
    • Boundary Line Adjustment (9 hours): $846.00
  • Public Works Applications (Selected Current Fees):
    • Open public right-of-way permit (14 hours): $826.00 ($59.00/hr)
    • Franchise/Franchise renewal (15 hours): $1,185.00 ($79.00/hr)
    • Development Review Coordinator/Right-of-way Representative: $79.00/hour.

Alternatives

  • DCD: None explicitly defined within the fee schedule tables, though the tables detail various permit types (Type I, II, III, IV, V) based on complexity.
  • Public Works: Staff rates (Engineering Technician I/II/III, Engineer I/II/III, Right-of-way representative, Development review coordinator) provide alternatives to the general flat application hourly fees.

Community Input

None specified.

Timeline

  • The DCD tables use comparison data from 2018 and 2019. Full current adoption dates by resolution are stated as effective January 1, 2024 (for Auditor, EH, Clean Water) or immediately upon adoption (for Clerk, Sheriff, PRA), indicating the presented fee schedules for these departments will be immediately or soon effective.

Next Steps

Fees are adopted and implemented as per their respective ordinances and resolutions.

Sources

  • Department of Community Development (DCD)
  • Public Works Department
  • RCW 36.55.074 (RID statutory reference)
  • IBC Section 109.3 (Building Permit Valuation reference)

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