Ordinance 03-031A1 Amends Ordinance 03-031 /
CiTY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 31-Al
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 31.
WHEREAS, for the purpose of clarifying language set forth in Ordinance No. 31, it is
necessary to modify the same; and
WHEREAS, this amendment does not result in a substantive change to Ordinance No. 31.
NOW; THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, do
ordain as follows:
Section 1. Amendment. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 31 is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 4. Utility Charge. There is hereby imposed upon every
developed parcel of property within the City a storm and surface water utility
annual charge of$10.00 for each single family unit and $10.00 per 3,160 square
feet of impervious surface for all other properties. Utility changes shall be
uniform for the same class of customers or service and facilities. The City hereby
incorporates by reference as if fully set forth herein the rates and charges adopted
by Spokane County through Resolution 93-155. The rates and charges provide a
method to fund the storm and surface water utility and establish comprehensive
management and administration. The City Council may by Resolution modify the
rates and charges imposed by the Utility.
Except as otherwise provided in RCW 90.03.525 for the Washington State
Department of Transportation, all public entities and public property shall be
subject to rates and charges established by the City Council for stormwater
control facilities to the same extent as private persons and private property. The
City Council when setting rates for public entities and property may consider
stormwater services provided and maintained by the public entity and other
related improvements, as well as, donations of services and property to the City
Utility.
Section 2. Amendment. Section 8 of Ordinance No. 31 is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 8. Billing, Payment and Collection. The Finance Director or
designee shall prepare and certify a roll identifying the developed parcels and the
related utility charge to be paid. The City may through agreement with the
Spokane County Treasurer arrange for the utility charge to be placed upon the
property tax bills sent to the taxpayer of property within the City of Spokane
Valley. All charges shall be due and payable in accordance with RC\V 84.56.020.
Thereafter, accounts shall be deemed delinquent and shall bear interest at a rate of
1 percent per month, or at such other rates as may be authorized by law; computed
on a monthly basis from the date of delinquency until paid in full.
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All charges (and interest) received shall be deposited into the Stormwater Utility Fund.
Section 3. Amendment. Section 10 of Ordinance No. 31 is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 10. Administrative Adjustments. The City Manager or designee may
authorize in writing to the County Treasurer a refund, credit or adjustment for any
rate or charge when it is determined that an error, miscalculation or mistake has
occurred. No refund, credit or service charge adjustment may be authorized
unless brought to the attention of the City Manager or designee within one year of
the occurrence of the error, miscalculation or mistake. In any instance where
refund or credit is authorized, interest on the outstanding amount shall be waived.
Section 4. Amendment. Section 7 of Ordinance No. 31 is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 7. Exemptions. Effective for the tax year 2004 and each succeeding year,
low income seniors and disabled persons receiving relief under R.CW 84.36.381 shall receive the
following partial exemptions from surface water charges:
A. All parcels for which a person qualifies for an exemption under RCW
84.36.381(5)(a) shall be exempt from 40 percent of the utility fee.
B. All parcels for which a person qualifies for an exemption under RCW
84.36.381(5)(b)(i) shall be exempt from 60 percent of the utility feel.
C. All parcels for which a person qualifies for an exemption under RCW
84.36.381(5)(b)(ii) shall be exempt from 80 percent of the utility feel.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on the
official date of incorporation provided publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof occurs
in the official newspaper of the City as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council this 4S day of Feb ary, 2003.
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Mayor, Michael De 'ern' g
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Interim City Clerk, Ruth Muller
Approved As To Form:1 1 i City tto ley, Stan y M. Schwartz
D• • of Publica on: iitAn.vil 2 9, 7.40,03
Effective Date: fy 3t!.100,3
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