ORD 2392 ORDINANCE NO .
AN ORDINANCE adopting a new chapter of the
Camas Municipal Code establishing storm water
Utility service charges .
WHEREAS , the City has heretofore adopted a comprehensive storm water drainage utility
plan , and
WHEREAS , the City has commissioned Financial Consulting Solutions Group , Inc . , to
undertake a storm water utility rate study to establish a monthly charge for storm water services ,
and
WHEREAS , Financial Consulting Solutions Group , Inc . , has submitted its technical
memorandum and recommendations ,
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMAS AS FOLLOWS :
Section I
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
3- 89-.-1 Q - De-finAions
A . " City " shall mean the City of Camas , Washington , or as indicated by the context ,
may mean any official , officer , employee or agency representing the City in the
discharge of his or her duties .
Be " Developed Parcel " shall mean a parcel of real property , which has been altered by
construction of improvements or impervious surfaces that affect the hydraulic
properties of the parcel .
C . " Equivalent Service Unit ( ESU) " shall mean a configuration of impervious surface
estimated to contribute an amount of runoff to the City ' s stormwater management
system which is approximately equal to that created by the average single family
residential developed parcel in Camas . One equivalent service unit shall be equal
to 3 , 218 square feet of impervious surfaces for the purpose of calculating service
charges , the number of equivalent service units shall be rounded to the nearest
tenth .
D . " Parcel " shall mean the smallest separately segregated unit or plot of land having
an identified owner , boundaries , and surface area which constitutes a separate lot or
tract capable of being conveyed without further subdivision .
E . " Service Charges " shall mean the amount owed after applying the appropriate rate
to a particular parcel of real property based upon factors established by this
ordinance ,
F . " Single Family Residence " shall mean a residential structure accommodating one
dwelling unit , including mobile homes , as defined by the City of Camas land use
codes .
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G . " Undeveloped Land " shall mean unimproved land and open space as defined by the
City of Camas land use codes .
H . " Undeveloped Parcel " means any parcel of real property which has not been altered
by grading or filling of the ground surface , or by construction of any improvement
or other impervious surface area which affects the hydraulic properties of the
parcel .
I . " Unit Rate " shall mean the dollar amount charged per ESU .
Section II
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section top rovide as follows :
-13,8-"20 - Applicb�
The requirements of this ordinance shall apply to all parcels of real property in the City of
Camas , including publicly and privately owned property . City , county , and state
streets /highways are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance .
Section III
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
13-9.899M - RateStrucAurc
The rates and service charges shall be based on the service provided and the relative
contribution of stormwater runoff from a given parcel to the stormwater control facilities .
The estimated or measured impervious surface area will be used to determine the relative
contribution of stormwater runoff from the parcel .
Service charges shall be determined as described below :
1 . Undeveloped Parcels Undeveloped parcels shall not be charged .
2 . Single Family Residential Parcels The monthly service charge for each single -
family residential parcel shall be the unit rate for one equivalent service unit .
3 . Other Developed Parcels The monthly service charge for all other developed
parcels , including publicly - owned properties , shall be computed by multiplying the
unit rate times the number of equivalent service units applicable to the parcel minus
any approved rate adjustment .
Section IV
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
31�40 - Unit Rate stablished
A unit rate is established at $ 4 . 71 per equivalent service unit . The unit rate consists of an
operation and maintenance component equal to $ 3 . 76 per month and a capital facilities
component equal to $ 0 . 95 per month .
Section V
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
Ordinance No . Page 3
3-t-VeD5 0- - O aeration an amain e-Cre its
A non- residential customer billed for service charges may file a " Request for Credit " on
the operations and maintenance ( O & M ) portion of the charge with the Public Works
Director . A request of full credit on the O & M portion of the charge , excluding the
sweeping portion of the charge , may be granted or approved by the Public Works Director
only for non- residential customers when one or more of the following conditions exist :
1 . The parcel includes a constructed or natural on- site stormwater mitigation facility
that exceeds the City ' s requirements , and operates under an NPDES permit , and
discharges directly to a stream , and is maintained by the property owner , and
therefore provides a benefit to the system as a whole . The facility shall be
available for inspection by the utility at any time .
I The parcel is owned by a school , which provides in - kind services , which reduces
utility costs and is approved by the City . Minimum in - kind services shall be the
inclusion of formal curriculum falling under the definition of watershed
management with detail provided to the Public Works Director .
Section VI
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
13�89-,-0-60 - CapAal Credits
A . Those properties in the Fisher Basin Drainage area established by Chapter 13 . 88 of
the Camas Municipal Code that have been assessed and have paid a Fisher Basin
stormwater development charge shall be exempt from paying the capital facilities
component of the unit rate .
B0 A non - residential customer billed for service charges may file a " Request for
Credit" on the capital portion of the charge with the Public Works Director . A
request of full credit on the capital portion of the charge , may be granted or
approved by the Public Works Director only for non- residential customers when
the parcel includes a constructed or natural on - site stormwater mitigation facility
that exceeds the City ' s requirements , and operates under an NPDES permit , and
receives stormwater from a significant portion of the City ' s system , and discharges
directly to a stream , and is maintained by the property owner , and therefore
provides a benefit to the system as a whole . The facility shall be available for
inspection by the utility at any time .
Section VII
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
1,82.97-0 - Bi11ing_and Collection
A . Customers shall be billed for stormwater utility charges at the same time and in the
same manner as the customer is billed for water , sewer , garbage and recycling
services pursuant to Section 13 . 44 . 010 of the Camas Municipal Code .
B4 Stormwater utility charges shall be payable at the same time payment for other
utility services is due pursuant to Section 13 . 88 . 010 of the Camas Municipal Code .
Section VIII
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
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13 . 89 . 080 - Disposition of Re_v_enue
All stormwater utility charges collected pursuant to this chapter shall be paid into the
Stormwater Drainage Utility Fund and used for the purpose of operating and maintaining
stormwater drainage facilities , for financing capital improvements to the stormwater
drainage system , and for paying costs of administering the stormwater utility .
Section IX
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
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Any person aggrieved by the amount of the stormwater utility charge assessed may appeal
such determination to the Board of Adjustment . The procedures of Section 13 . 44 . 020 of
the Camas Municipal Code shall apply to any such appeal .
Section X
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new section to provide as follows :
13-.---MO- - Lien fo-r.I-eling n liarg-e-s
There shall be a penalty on all delinquent accounts assessed at the rate of five percent ( 5 % )
of the outstanding balance .
The City shall have a lien for delinquent service charges , including interest thereon ,
against any property subject to service charges . The lien shall be superior to all other liens
and encumbrances except general taxes and local and special assessments . Such liens shall
be effective and shall be enforced and foreclosed in the manner provided by RCW
3 5 . 67 . 200 and RCW 3 5 . 67 . 210 as now in effect or as may be subsequently amended .
Section XI
This ordinance shall be effective on January 16 , 2005 , and after publication according to
law .
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SIGNED : �-
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