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Presentation / Discussion: Consideration of the Sewer Connection Fee Recommendation
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Key Issues:
The current Sewer Connection fee was calculated based on a residential equivalent unit basis similar to the water tap fee. The residential equivalent unit which utilizes a 5/8" x 3/4" meter was established at $2,398. The methodology provided that:
• Fees would be proportional to the size of the water meter.
• Costs of projects with annual review to ensure the proper allocation and cost recovery necessary to serve new development.
For the 2026 update of the Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee Model, the following factors were updated.
• In FY25, there were 562 equivalent residential units consumed through the issuance of building permits. The number of remaining equivalent units was reduced from 12,286 to 11,724.
• There were no new projects identified for inclusion into the sewer connection fee model.
• Projects costs in the model were updated based on the Engineering Record Construction Cost Index which was 2.4% for this year through November.
Staff Recommendation:
Increase sewer connection fee from $2,398 to $2,498 per residential equivalent unit (5/8" x 3/4" meter) effective date of July 1, 2026.
Increase fees proportionally to the size of the water meter.
Proposed Motion:
I move to recommend to City Council approval to amend the sewer connection fee and fee schedule effective July 1, 2026.
Background:
The Water Utilities department has conducted a comprehensive Wastewater Master Plan to review the City’s wastewater infrastructure. That report indicated an interrelation between the various watersheds and the conveyance system. Wastewater is conveyed to Little Blue Valley Sewer District through the use of pumping and storage facilities located in several watersheds and to Middle Big Creek Sub-District for treatment. T...
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