HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-017 Adopting a General Sewer PlanResolution 24-017
RESOLUTION NO.24-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A GENERAL SEWER PLAN
WHEREAS, the current City of Port Townsend General Sewer Plan adopted in 2000 is in
need of updating; and
WHEREAS, the General Sewer Plan update provides planning level analysis of the City's
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Biosolids Facility, and sewer collection system; and
WHEREAS, the City began analysis of the sewer system in 2021 with the assistance of a
consultant, RH2 Engineering; and
WHEREAS, the updated General Sewer Plan addresses changes in regulations, existing
infrastructure condition and upgrade needs, as well as growth consistent with the Growth
Management Act and the 2016 adopted City Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently updating the City Comprehensive Plan scheduled for
2025 adoption. This updated General Sewer Plan will inform the Comprehensive Plan update. If
the Comprehensive Plan update changes the impact on the sewer system, a minor amendment to
the General Sewer Plan may be needed; and
WHEREAS, the General Sewer Plan includes a projected Capital investment analysis as
well as operational projection necessary for the next 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Financial Solutions Consulting Group developed an updated rate analysis to
pay for the infrastructure investment identified in the Capital Plan and to ensure adequate funds to
operate the sewer system to comply with State permit requirements, State laws, and the Federal
Clean Water Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted new sewer rates effective April 1, 2024 to support
implementation of the updated General Sewer Plan; and
WHEREAS, the General Sewer Plan complies with the requirements of RCW 90.48.110
and WAC 173-240-050. Prior to implementation of the Plan, the Department of Ecology must
review and approve the General Sewer Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City expects to issue a determination of non -significance for non -project
action following review by the Department of Ecology; and
WHEREAS, final adoption of the General Sewer Plan will be incorporated into the City's
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. If the plan requires updating based on SEPA and/or Ecology
Review, the plan will be brought back to City Council for adoption of the revisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the City Council adopts the 2024 General Sewer Plan for Department of Ecology
review.
Resolution 24-017
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof, held
this 6th day of May 2024.
Mayor
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