Kathleen Onih

This General Sewer Plan for Valley View Sewer District serves as a comprehensive guide for the future development and management of the sanitary sewer system. Its primary objectives include assessing the adequacy of the existing system to meet current and projected needs, identifying deficiencies and recommending improvements, and establishing a robust capital improvements program. The plan addresses anticipated population and employment growth within the service area, particularly around light rail stations, and outlines significant investments totaling approximately $143 million over the next thirty years for system rehabilitation, replacement, and extension of services to unsewered areas.

The resolution discusses amending regulations and amounts for connection charges. It involves reviewing General Facility Charges (GFC) and updating them based on recommendations from a financial consultant. The resolution also covers payment terms, charge designations, definitions related to accessory dwelling units, exemptions, alternatives to System Facility Charge, temporary connections, installment payments, unlawful connections, and a deferral program for low-income property owners.

The resolution establishes monthly rates and charges for sewer service based on customer classification and treatment provider (Metro, Midway Sewer District, or Southwest Suburban Sewer District). It includes specific rates for residential, condominium, apartments, mobile home parks, detached accessory dwelling units, commercial, and travel trailer parks. The resolution also addresses commercial stormwater classifications, detailing how monthly service charges are calculated based on the volume of stormwater transported through pipes to the District's sewer system. Additionally, it covers requirements for meter installation, maintenance, and reading for commercial customers, as well as additional charges for District customers residing within the City of Burien due to utility taxes.