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***AMENDED***
JUNE 10, 2015
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
5:00 PM in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603
The Study Session is open to the public, but there will be no opportunities for input or participation; no
action is anticipated during the Study Session; and the content of these items is subjecf to change. If
approved by the Council, the items will be placed on the June 17, 2015 Council Meeting Agenda.
A. NO PRESENTATION PLANNED— The following items are budgeted items or subjects that have
been raised with the appropriate Council Committee Members:
1. Professional Services Agreement with Eims Graham, P.S. for Legal Services
2. Purchase of a 2015 Vac-Con Evactor Truck from Atlantic Machinery, Inc., through Enviroclean
Equipment, Inc. for the Storm & Sewer Division of the Public Works 8� Utilities Department
3. Award Supply Contract to HASA, Inc. for 12.5% Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Solution for the
Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant
4. SR303-Manette Bridge Sewer Relocation Settlement Agreement between the City of Bremerton
and the Washington State Department of Transportation
5. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bremerton and the Internationat Association
of Firefighters
B. BRIEFINGS & FULL PRESENTATIONS
6. Award Construction Contract for the Burwell Pedestrian Tunnel Repair
7. Contract Modification No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Fraser& Fogle Architects
for Burwell Pedestrian Tunnel Project
8. Ordinance to amend Chapter 15.06 of the Bremerton Mu�icipal Code (BMC) entitled
"Assessments, Rates, Fees, and Charges"; and amend Ordinance No. 5265 relating to Water,
Wastewater, Stormwater, and other related services
9. Information Briefing on "Historic Preservation.Options" — Kelli Lambert, City Planner, Department
of Community Development
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
o Public Works Committee Briefing (6/02/15 Meeting)—Vice Chair Dino Davis
o Public Safety and Parks Committee Briefing (6/10/15 Meeting)—Chair Leslie Daugs
o Other General Council Business (As necessary...)
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
30-Minutes to discuss Potential Litigation allowed under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
E. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
� Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special accommodations
should contact the City Clerk's Office at(360)473-5323 at leasf 24 hours prior to the Council meeting.
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❖ Introduction to Connection Char es
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• Purpose
— To assign future connections their proportionate share of system costs, as
authorized by Section 35.92.025 of the Revised Code of Washington.
• Connection charges are:
— Based on the "cost of the system"
— Aone-time charge imposed on development
— Typically used to fund capital projects or debt service
➢ Should not be used to fund operations
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Future Project Costs: Future Project Costs:
E�isting System Cost
Common Benefit Capacity Expansion
Existing Customer Euture Growth Future Gro�vth
Base Servecl Served
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Existing Assets Original cost — fixed asset schedules
Plus: Interest on Existing Included; rate applicable at time of construction, Up to 10 years
Assets
Plus: Construction In Included; recognizes projects that are underway but not yet
Progress booked as assets
Less: Provision for Capital Some capital projects will replace assets in the asset schedule,
Retirements avoids double charging
Less: Net Debt Principal Net liability of outstanding debt; avoids double charging
Outstanding
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Capital Projects From system comprehensive planning documents; split between
_ upgrade/expansion or repair/replacement
RepairlReplacements Spread across total customer base (existing + new); projects
Projects assumed to replace assets listed in existing cost basis
Upgrade/Expansion Projects driven by growth and increasing capacity; spread
Projects exclusively to new connections
Less: Outside Funding Projects directly funded by other sources than the City —
Sources developers, grants, special assessments
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Existing Cost Component
Total Existing Cost Basis $ 84,178,544 $ 65,831,793 $ 95,211,125 $ 4,113,118
Allocable Customer Ba,se: All ERUs(existing+�owth) 40,624 38,511 53,571 28,633
Existin Cost Basis Char e er ERU $ 2,072 $ 1,709 $ 1,777 $ 3,487 $ 144
Futwe Cost Component
Net Upgrade/Expansion Projects $ 15,510,000 $ 11,812,500 $ 15,544,500 $ 11,377,500
Allocable Customer Base: Incremental Future ERUs 5,043 18,405 7,943 4,069
Repair&Replacement Projects $ 12,080,000 $ 3,327,500 $ 9,827,500 $ 1,527,500
Allocable Customer Base: All ERUs(existing+growth) 40,624 38,511 53,571 28,633
Future Cost Basis Charge er ERU $ 3,373 $ 728 $ 2,140 $ 2,869 $ 2,849
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Existing GFCs $ 2,511 $ 3,801 $ 1,019
Difference $ 2 934 $ 2 554 $ 1 974
� Existing customer base as of 2014
� Future improvements are expected to serve 20 years of growth (through 2033)
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Water GFC Comparison Wastewater GFC Comparison
Longv�ew $2,031 Bremerton(Existing) $3,801
Bremerton(Exist�ng) $2, 11 Longview $4,271
Poulsbo Sz� 2� Edmonds $4,41
Puyallup $3,130 Puyallup $4,52
Port Orchard 4 769 Bremerton(Updated) $6,355
Edmonds $5,050 Port Orchard 56,57
Bremerton(Updated) $5, 45 Poulsbo $8,367
Gig Harbor $6,180 Gig Harbor $8,54
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Stormwater GFC Comparison
Edmonds 5 9
Bremerton(Existing) $1,019
Gig Harbor $1,1
Puyallup $1, 60
Bremerton(Updated) $2,993
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• The maximum GFC allowable is as follows:
— Water $5,445 per ERU
— Sewer 6,355 per ERU
— Stormwater $2,993 per ISU
• Update the GFC annually with an accredited index to reflect construction cost
inflation
— Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index
• Questions?
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of �w ��re��
Bremerton, Washington, amending Chapter 15.06 of the �� �ar���
Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Assessments, Rates, Fees
and Charges" and further, amending rates and fees established
in Ordinance No. 5265 relating to water, wastewater,
stormwater and other related services.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 15.06 of the Bremerton
Municipal Code entitled "Assessments, Rates, Fees and Charges" in order to update the
provisions of Section 15.06.020 entitled"Assessments"relating to the manner in which �
certain utility rates, fees and charges are assessed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further desires to amend the rates and fees
established in Ordinance No. 5265 in conjunction with the amendments to Chapter 15.06 BMC,
NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS.
SECTION 1. Code Amended. Chapter 15.06 of the Bremerton Municipal Code
entitled "Assessments, Rates, Fees and Charges" is hereby amended by amending Section
15.06.020 entitled"Assessments"to read as follows:
15.06.020 ASSESSMENTS.
(a) General Facility Charge.
(1) A general facility charge (GFC) shall be charged on all new or expanded
service connections to the utility system (water, wastewater, and stormwater). Existing
� connections (including surface area impact for stormwaterl within the system as of the effective
date of this Code shall be considered to have paid their proportionate share of the general facility
charge for existing use. Commencing on Januarv 1, 2015, and on January 1 st of each successive
year thereafter, the utility General Facilitv Charge established in Chapter 3 O1 of the Bremerton
Municinal Code, not otherwise adjusted by the City Council during the previous six (6) month
period, shall automatically be adjusted based upon the most current Consumer Price Index for all
Urban Consumers. Seattle, and the general facility charges shall be adjusted accordin tg o the
most current Seattle Construction Index (SCI).
(2) Parcels and/or facilities which have had utility services but have been
inactive can request to have the inactive account be reactivated. When the account is restored
and/or expanded, the GFCs shall only be charged for the additional demand placed on the water,
wastewater, or stormwater facilities.
i. All appropriate GFCs (water/wastewater/stormwater) will need to
be paid to reactive the services.
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defined as new undeveloped parcels and shall receive no credits and shall pay all applicable
•�;',�s5e�sments,;rates, fees, and charges.
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(6) Chan�e of ineter size for the parcel and/or facilitv which is an increase of
GFC's will require the customer to pay for the additional GFC before work is performed
`7�) The calculation of the general facility charge for stormwater shall be based
on the total number of IHSU's added to the parcels
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the meter size to be installed for a new or expanded water service.
(9�) The calculation of the general facility charge for wastewater shall be based
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(�310) Additional loading or change of use is defined as an increased demand for
wastewater treatment from an existing ��,�* ;�a„�*��' building or structure. The additional
loading may be the result of replacement or addition to an existing structure or facility, a change
in use, or a fifteen(15)percent or greater increase above the permitted volume or character of the
wastewater constituents being discharged.
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(11) The calculation for general facility charges for stormwater shall be based
on the number of impervious hard surface units (IHSUs) as defined in BMC 15.01.020. �e
�a=• o o ,,,, ru��T. However, all single-family residential parcels as defined in BMC
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(12) All GFCs shall be assessed and paid at the time of execution of the Utility
� Service Agreement and prior to occupancy of the new or expanded parcel and/or facilities and
shall be in addition to rates and other fees, assessments, and charges established for utility
service. A deferral of fees may be approved by the Director at his or her discretion through a
written agreement with the customer which includes any interest on the outstanding fees.
(b) Administrative Rate Adjustment. The Director is hereby authorized to make
adiustments to the GFCs nrovided in this cha�ter and set forth in Chapter 3 O1 of the Bremerton
Municinal Code in the amount up to fift (�O) percent of the set char�es in accordance with the
followin�provisions:
(1) Unon written application to the Director a customer ma ��request review
of the GFC as applied to the specific developed propertv for which the char�e has been
calculated. The anplicant shall state the specific conditions and/or facilities on the site which the
applicant feels warrants adjustment of the char�e as applied to the propertv
(2) The Director shall have the authoritv to increase or decrease char�es up to
fiftv(50) percent of the level set bv the Citv Council. The sole criteria for the adjustment shall be
a determination that the physical site and use conditions warrant an adjustment
(3) The decision of the Director shall be in writin I� t maYbe appealed to the
Citv Council for review. In that review process the determination of the Director shall be iven
substantial wei�ht and an anpellant seekin�a decrease in charge(s) shall have the burden of
proof iustifvin�the requested decrease. In the event the Director has recommended an increase
Citv staff shall have the burden of proof justifyin the requested increase The decision of the
Citv Council shall be final and shall not be appealable The Citv Council may increase or
decrease the char�e bv fift (�0)percent or elect to applv the char�e set forth in Chapter 3 O1 of
the Bremerton Municipal Code.
(�c� Connection/Inspection Fee. A connection/inspection fee shall be charged for all
service connections to the utility system. Additional fees may be charged if a re_inspection is
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required as a result of the property owner/developer's failure to comply with the correction notice
from a prior inspection, inaccessibility of facilities for scheduled inspections, or an unsafe site.
The connection/inspection fee or deposit shall be assessed and paid at the time of execution of
the utility service agreement.
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(d) Capital Reserves. The general facility funds collected under this chapter shall be
deposited in the utilities capital reserve fund and used only for utility system capital
improvements.
SECTION2. Rate Tables -Established. Rates and fees for services relating to the
Department of Public Works and Utilities for water, wastewater, stormwater and other related
services set forth in Chapter 3.01 BMC, as established in Ordinance No. 5265, are hereby
amended and reestablished as set forth in the rates tables attached as Exhibits A and B,
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION3. Rate Tables—Efrective date. The rate tables as amended and set forth in
Exhibit A for GFCs shall be effective January 1, 2016 and January l, 2017 as noted, except that:
1) Projects with a completed building permit application or site development permit
application which includes utility services filed on or before December 31, 2015, shall be vested
to the GFCs in effect on the date of filing the completed application, and
2) The Consumer Price Index set forth in BMC 15.06.020 shall not be applied to the
January 1, 2016 and the January 1, 2017 charges as established in Exhibit A unless otherwise
approved by City Council.
The rate tables as amended and set forth in Exhibit B shall be effective July 1, 2015.
SECTION 4. Severabilitv. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this
ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION S. E('fective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10)
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this day of
, 2015.
GREG WHEELER, Council President
Approved this day of , 2015.
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PATTY LENT, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney SHANNON L. CORIN, City Clerk
PUBLISHED the day of , 2015.
EFFECTIVE the day of , 2015.
ORDINANCE NO.
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Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
GENERAL FACILITY CHARGES
Water�+��"��:�:�'.��;based on meter size average normal flow
5/8"x 3/4" � � �,s,�� $ 3,978.00 ,Q, �,s�}� $ 3,978.00
1" - �2.� � �.��o $ 9,945.00 $--�{rgg $ 9,945.00
1 1/2" � � }�3�4Ag $ 19,890.00 � }�,�3q.-� $ 19,890.00
2�� � � z � on nn $ 31,824.00 $--�9;88q:QA $ 31,824.00
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3"Commercial (12) $ 47,736.00 $ 47,736.00
3"Multi-Family (13) $ 51,714.00 $ 51,714.00
4"Commercial (28) • $ 111,384.00 $ 111,384.00
4"Multi-Family (20) $ 79,560.00 $ 79,560.00
Greater than 6" Case by Case basis Case by Case basis
�–�$A-�A8 $-�88-1-:AA
Wastewater based on meter size averaQe normal flow
5/8"x 3/4" (i) � S,U78.UU $ S,U78.UU
1" 2.51 $ 12,695.OU � 12,695.U0
I 1/2" (5) $ 25,39U.U0 $ 25,39U.U0
2" (8) $ 4U,624.UU $ 4U,624.00
3"C;ommercial (121 $ 60,936.UU $ 6U,936.00
3"Multi-Family (13) $ 66,U14.U0 � 66,U14.00
4"(:ommercial (28) $ 142,184.UU $ 142,184.00
, 4"Multi-Family (2Ul $ 101,56U.U0 $ 1U1,56U.U0
Greater than 6" Case bv Case basis Case bv Case basis
Stormwaier(per QISU) � ,� �I}�o $ 2,006.00 N/A
ASSESSM.ENTS,RATES,FEES,AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE ,Yanuary 1,2017
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
GENERAL FACILITY CHARGES
Water based on meter size average normal flow
5/8"x 3/4" (1) �, ,,��i,��-.^�o $ 5,445.00 � �,�,-„�o $ 5,445.00
1" (2.5) � ;;;T�g $ 13,613.00 � 9;�;�,go $ 13,613.00
11/2" (5) � --��,Q�o $ 27,225.00 �--}g;89�gg $ 27,225.00
2" (8) � �.}��¢po $ 43,560.00 ,", 3-1��q,po $ 43,560.00
3"Commercial (12) � 47T3y.� $ 65,340.00 �--q�3y.gg $ 65,340.00
3"Multi-Family (13) � �},'+�–r,�o $ 70,785.00 � 3-1,''�0 $ 70,786.00
4"Commercial (28) � �1�,384.� $ 152,460.00 Q �>>� ,�� $ 152,460.00
4"Multi-Family (20) $—�g:gg $ 108,900.00 �g:gg $ 108,900.00
Greater than 6" Case by Case basis Case by Case basis
Wastewater based on meter size average normal flow
5/8"x 3/4" (1) � 3;E1''-.°.� $ 6,355.UU �----S,�:l� $ 6,355.00
1" (2.5) �i ����3:Ho $ 15,887.00 y '�–,�,-�:"w $ 15,887AU
1 1/2" (5) �;- �3;3 ,r,�, $ 31,775.UU �i �3;�'s1l'�-.`o"o' $ 31,775.00
2" (8) �i 4E��24.� $ SU,84U.UU �--�24�N $ SU,84U.OU
3"C:ommercial (12) �---�iN;�:E�l � 72,26U.UU 3--�;9��3E1 � 72,26U.UU
3"Multi-Family (13) � $ 82,615.U0 �--�-4.� $ 82,615.UU
4"Commercial (28) ��--�4�,�:NN � 177,940A0 ° '^�--�'w $ 177,94U.UU
4"Multi-Family (20) �:NE� $ 127,1UU.U0 �--�3H8:E3(� $ 127,1UU.UU
Greater than 6" Case by Case basis Case by Case basis
Stormwater(per ll-IS[n � i�.� $ 2,993.00 N/A
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ASSESSMENTS,RATES,FEES,ANID C�ARGES
EFFECTIVE July 1,2015
Wit6in Outside
City Limits City Limits
CONNECTI01�1/INSPECTION�'EES
Water Connection Fees
5/8"x 3/4" � =��3:�(� $ 2,654.00 � , 4� cn $ 3,981.00
��
1 � =,�Z� $ 2,862.00 � 3,�3�.� $ 4,293.00
1 1�2° a 4,33a.� $ 6,063.00 y �,�3�.-� $ 9,094.50
2" � 4,33b.� $ 6,859.00 �—�;8A4A9 $ 10,288.50
���^�r+�� A..+..,.I T:...e P.Ad„�o..:,,1.. 1 Cl10%..F A..s..,,l T:...�. P 11.f ♦ I
3"-4"x 4"-Service to prope line $ 1�,770.00 $ 19,155.00
3"-4"x 6"-Service to propertv line $ 12,944.00 $ 19.416.00
3"-4"x 8"-Service to propertv line � 13,258.00 $ 19,887.00
3"-4"x 10"-Service to property line $ 14,912.00 $ 22.368.00
3"-4"x 12"-Service toproperty line $ 13,006.00 $ 19.509.00
4"-4"x 4"-Service to propertv line $ 14,116.00 $ 21.174.00
4"-4"x 6"-Service to prope line $ 14,291.00 $ 21.436.00
4"-4"x 8"-Service to property line $ 14,605.00 $ 21,907.00
4"-4"x 10"-Service to property line $ 16,258.00 $ 24,387.00
4"-4"x 12"-Service to property line $ 16,263.00 $ 24,394.00
6"-6"x 6"-Service to propertv line $ 17.117.00 $ 25,675.00
6"-6"x 8"-Service to property line $ 17.431.00 $ 26.146.00
6"-6"x 10"-Service topropertv line $ 19.084.00 $ 28.626.00
6"-6"x 12"-Service to property line $ 19,084.00 $ 28,626.00
8"-8"x 8"-Service to propertv line $ 22.674.00 $ 34,011.00
8"-8"x 10"-Service to propertv line $ 24.397.00 $ 36,595.00
8"-8"x 12"-Service to properly line $ 24,397.00 $ 36,595.00
10"- 10"x 10"-Service to property line � 27,730.00 $ 41,595.00
10"- 10"x ]2"-Service to propertv line $ 28,218.00 $ 42,327.00
Greater than 12" Actual Time&Materials 150%of Actual Time&Materials
Field Inspection Fees
Water main extensions(per foot) $ 1.29 $ t.94
but not less than: • $ 477.00 $ 715.50
Pump Station $ 629.00 $ 943.50
Miscellaneous(per hour) � �3� $ 81.00 � ',-°:3A $ 121.00
Wastewater Connection Fees
Lateral Connection at P/L � �?�o $ 81.00 � '�8.� $ 121.00
Lateral Connection at Main $ 308.00 $ 462.00
Conveyance Facility Ext.(Per Foot) $ 1.70 $ 2.55
but not less than: $ 371.00 $ 556.50
Pump Station $ 617.00 $ 925.50
Miscellaneous(per hour) � 3��:90 $ 81.00 � �8� $ 12l.00
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RETAIL WATER SERVICE RATES
General Service-Monthly Service Charge
Meter Size
5/8 x 3/4 inches $ 12.11 $ 18.16
1 inch $ 13.84 $ 20.77
1 1/2 inch $ 19.68 $ 29.52
2 inch $ 26.44 $ 39.66
3 inch $ 50.16 $ 75.24
4 inch $ 93.21 $ 139.82
6 inch $ 331.43 $ 497.15
8 inch $ 1,210.65 $ 1,815.98
10 inch $ 4,317.86 $ 6,476.78
12 inch $ 16,232.23 $ 24,348.34
Residential Commodity Charge(per HCF)
Per HCF/Month $ 2.09 $ 3.14
Non-Residential Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 1.89 $ 2.83
Fire Protection-Monthly Service Charge
Service Size
linch $ 25.13 $ 37.69
1 1/2 inch $ 37.82 $ 56.73
2 inch $ 49.17 $ 73.76
3 inch $ 54.18 $ 81.28
4 inch $ 59.16 $ 88.58
6 inch $ 73.71 $ 110.57
8 inch $ 98.14 $ 147.21
10 inch $ 137.34 $ 206.01
12 inch $ 196.20 $ 294.30
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 3.79 $ 5.68
-For Usage Other Than Firefighting
Low-Income Senior and Low-Income Disabled Citizen-Monthly Service Charge
Base Charge(per account)5/8"x 3/4" $ 12.11 $ 19.7]
Base Charge(aer accountl 1" $ 13.84 $ 20.77
Commodity Charge
0-5.HCF/Month No Charge No Charge•
Over 5 HCF/Month $ 2.09 $ 3.14
Temporary/Construction Meter
t"Meter
Deposit $ 300.00 $ 300.00
Base Fee(per month) $ 1.3.84 $ 20.77
Set Up Fee � 1-�2:90 $ 229.00 y i-12:Ao $ 229.00
Hydrant meter(3"Meter)
Deposit $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00
Base Fee(per month) $ 50.16 $ 75.24
Set Up Fee �r--;-rZ?Ao $ 229.00 $ ��Ao $ 229.00
Equipment Loss/Damage Actual Time&Materials 150%of Actual Time&Materiais
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 1.89 $ 2.83
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YiETALL WATER SERVICE RATES(cont'd)
City Parks and Recreation Dept.-Irrigation
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 0.94
Gold Mountain Golf Course Complex-Irrigation
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 1.28
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RETAIL WASTEWA'�ER SERVICE RATES
Monthly Service Charge
Single Family
Base Charge(per account) $ 33.49 $ 50.23
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 4.49 $ 6.74
Duplex on 1 Meter or 2 Bldgs.on 1 Meter
Base Charge(per unit) $ 26.52 $ 39.78
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 4.49 $ 6.74
Multi-Family
Base Charge(per unit) $ 26.52 $ 39.78
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 4.49 $ 6.74
Low-Income Senior and Low-Income Disabled Citizen
Base Charge(per account) $ 20.77 $ 31.55
Commodity Charge(per HCF)
0-5 HCF/Month
Over 5 HCF/Month $ 4.49 $ 6.74
Commercial I
Base Charge(per account) $ 49.50 $ 74.26
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 4.63 $ 6.94
Commercial II
Base Charge(per account) $ 5036 $ 75.54
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 7.24 $ 10.86
Commercial III
Base Charge(per account) $ 49.87 $ 74.80
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 5.93 $ 8.89
Beverage Production
Base Charge(per account) $ 50.36 $ 75.54
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 4.70 $ 7.05
Commercial Fountains-Separately Metered
Base Charge(per account) $ 49.50 $ 74.26
Commodity Charge(per HCF) $ 1.53 $ 2.29
Septage Disposal(per gallon of tank capacity) $ 0.25 $ 0.37
Leachate Per Gallon of Tank Capacity $ 0.1] $ 0.17
Individual Residential Grinder Pumps
Grinder Pump Surcharge $ 10.71 $ 16.07
Low-Income Senior and Low-Income Disabled
Grinder Pump Surcharge $ 8.04 $ 12.06
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RETAIL S'I'ORMWATER RATES
Monthly Service Charge
Residential I(Single Family/Duplex)
Base Charge(per account) $ 11.11 N/A
Exception: Duplex
with 2 Meters(per account) $ 5.59 N/A
Residential II-SW Impact Fee (per IHSLII
50%of the Res I Base Charge � �.� $ 5.55 N/A
Residential IlI-SW Impact Fee per IHSin
100%of the Res I Base Charge � ���� $ 11.11 N/A
Commercial I
Base Charge�(per IHSU) $ 11.1 l N/A
Commercial lI-SW Impact Fee per IHSIJ�
u,��e r"��^e'�e-'u�'n�50%of the Comm i Base Charge � �.�; $ 5.55 N/A
Commercial IIl-SW Impact Fee (per IHSU�
B^^�''"^'^�'��-TT1CT T'1- 100%of the Comm I Base Charge �'r ���� $ I 1.11 N/A
Public School Districts(per account) $ I 1.11 N/A
Low-lncome Senior and Low-Income Disabled Citizen
Base Charge(per account) $ 6.77 N/A
Multi-Family&Commercial Rate Adjustment
Water Quality(per IHSi� $ 1.23 N/A
Water Quantity(per IHSL� $ 3.72 N/A
Stormwater Penalty
New Multi -Family&Commercial
development without on-site detention
Charge(per I.HSU) $ 2.46 N/A
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MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES
Park Reservation Fee $ 50.00 $ 50.00
(non-refundable)
Office Services .
New Account(includes water turn-on) $ 20.00 $ 20.00
Account Maintenance $ 5.00 $ 5.00
Past Due Notice . $ 2.50 $ 2.50
Lien Recovery Charge $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Close Account/Meter Read/Water Service Turn-
off $ 20.00 $ 20.00
Field Services
Pavement Restoration Charge �
(refundable,if assessed and not required)
Asphalt Patch $ 694.00 $ 1,041.00
Concrete Patch $ 1,248.00 $ 1,872.00
Asphalt Trench $ 1,582.00 $ 2,373.00
Concrete Trench $ 1,598.00 $ 2,397.00
County Road Permit N/A Cost
Wet Tapping (Water Main Only)*
3"�s IA" e'1EEIH�Ff1�-'ciccaYaciv"rr�o��avi'ciii S ����8 � 4,��9:80
4"x 4"-excluding excavation&backfill $ 3,012.00 $ 4,518.00
4"x 6"-excludingexcavation&backfill $ 3,186.00 $ 4.779.00
4"x 8"-excluding excavation&backfill $ 3,500.00 � 5.250.00
4"x l0"-excluding excavation&backfill $ 5.154.00 $ 7,731.00
4"x 12"-excluding excavation&backfill � �l'-,�.-w $ 5,159.00 �--4�SA $ 7,738.00
6"x 6"-excludin�excavation&backfill $ 3,413.00 $ 5,119.00
6"x 8"-excluding excavation&backfill $ 3,727.00 $ 5,590.00
6"x 10"-excluding excavation&backfitl $ 5,381.00 $ 8,071.00
6"x 12"-excluding excavation&backfill � �,384.� $ 5,381.00 � �3�� $ 8,071.00
8"x 8"-excludingexcavation&backfill $ 4,359.00 $ 6,538.00
8"x 10"-excluding excavation&backfill $ 6,083.00 $ 9,124.00
8"x 12"-excluding excavation&backfill � 4,..'t4-'.,--�"^ $ 6,200.00 y�6;��{�:3A $ 9,300.00
10"x 10"-excludin�excavation&backfill • $ 6,931.00 $ 10,396.00
10"x ]2"-excluding excavation&backfill $ 7,392.00 $ 11,088.00
12"x 12"-excluding excavation&backf►ll � , 4A.�� $ 7,304.00 � 8�?�6.� $ 10,956.00
2"-service to prope , line $ 3,705.00 $ 5,557.00
n n � ��� � �c�c cn
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4"x 4"-service to propertv line $ 8,807.00 $ 13.210.00
4"x 6"-service to prope line $ 8,982.00 $ 13.473.00
4"x 8"-service topropertv line $ 9,296.00 $ 13,944.00
4"x 10"-service to propertv line $ 10,949.00 $ 16.423.00
4"x 12"-service to property line y �,�?�o $ ]0,954.00 � �9,��5.� $ ]6,431.00
6"x 6"-service to property line $ 8,875.00 $ 13312.00
6"x 8"-service to prope , line $ 9.189.00 $ 13,783.00
6"x 10"-service to property line $ ]0,843.00 $ 16,264.00
6"x 12"-service to properiy line � ',^r-.'�� $ 10,843.00 $ 11,�43.AA $ 16,264.00
8"x 8"-service to propertv line $ 10.174.00 $ 15,261.00
8"x 10"-service to pro e�rtv line $ 11,898.00 � 17,847.00
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MISCELLANEOUS(cont'd)
8"x 12"-service to property line y -5,�-���8 $ 11,897.00 �,—�,33�:1� $ 17,845.00
10"x ]0"-service to property line $ 13,391.00 $ 20,086.00
10"x 12"-service to prope line $ 13,879.00 $ 20,818.00
12"x 12"-service to property line $—�&94��8 $ 14,767.00 � �3,�2:90 $ 22,150.00
Greater than ]2" Actual Time&Materials 150%of Actual Time&Materials
Fire Hydrant Installation*
6"x 8"and smaller-service to property line � 8�'�0 $ 11,490.00 � ��,��.� $ 17,235.00
6"x 10"^~a�'��'—service to property line � T,�.4.� $ 13,144.00 � 1-4,��
$ 19,716.00
6"x 12"-service to progertv line $ 13,144.00 $ 19,716.00
Greater than 6"x 12" Actual Time&Materials 150%of Actual Time&Materials
Water Meter Reinstallation
3/4"& 1" � BA:� $ 114.00 � 8A� $ 114.00
1-1/2"&2" � �-3z 89 $ 181.00 � �3��0 $ 181.00
3"and greater Actual Time&Materials Actual Time&Materials
Water Meter Reactivation-Snowbirds � 39.� $ 60.00 y ��o $ 60.00
Water Meter Tampering
Tampering��Fee $ 250.00 $ 250.00
Tampering�:e�sta�la�+ee Repair Actual Time&Materials Actual Time&Materials
Cross-Connection Control
Inspection � 56.� $ 81.00 $ �b� $ 81.00
Fire Service-Detector,Meter&MXU � 43H.� $ 460.00 �-4�A9 $ 460.00
Storz Adapter �^-�Q� $ 237.00 $--�A4:A9 $ 237.00
Water Service Tum-off/Turn-on
(Customer Request)
Regular Hours � �A.� $ 50.00 � �A.� $ 50.00
After Hours �^—�,�.�o $ 182.00 � N�Ao $ 182.00
Delinquency Notice � �-A.-w $ 20.00 gy'- �� $ 20.00
Water Service Turn-off/Turn-on
(Delinquent Accounts)
Regular Hours � �A:9� $ 60.00 y—�o� $ 60.00
After Hours y �7�:99 $ 182.00 y U�o $ 182.00
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MISCELLANEOUS(couYd)
Flow and Pressure Test(Uncertified)
3/4"& 1"meters only � 3�.� $ 81.00 y-�.� $ 81.00
1-1/2"&2"meters only � 1��Ao $ 148.00 � 1-A�Ao $ 148.00
Larger than 2" Actual Time&Materials Actual Time&Materials
Utility Plant Locates
Regular Hours N/C N/C
After Hours � �-9�-:99 $ 182.00 � �-9�-Ao $ 182.00
Emergency N/C N/C
Meter Test Fee(based on meter size)
3/4"& 1" � �-3z:Ao $ 181.00 � �3z:90 $ 181.00
1-1/2"&2" � �-8Z'z.Ao $ 248.00 � �S�Bo $ 248.00
3"or greater Actual Time&Materials Actual Time&Materials
Engineering Services**
Plan Check Fees
Main Extensions: per foot $ 0.29 $ 0.44
BtTT not less than $ 244.00 $ 366.00
(includes hydrants and appurtenances
and connection to water system)
Pump Stations $ 613.00 $ 920.00
Fireline Extension $ 98.00 $ 147.00
Irrigation Systems $ 98.00 $ 147.00
Miscellaneous(per hour) � �-�:AB $ 81.00 �--�5:89 $ ]21.00
Storm Drainage Plan Review Fees***
Preliminary Drainage Plans
Residential Development $ 379.00 N/A
Non-Residential Development $ 262.00 N/A
Plus per IEISU $ 1 I.41
Final Detailed Drainage Plans
Residential Development(per lot) •
0-20 Lots $ 41.07 N/A
21 -50 Lots $ 29.67 N/A
51 - 100 Lots $ 26.25 N/A
100+Lots $ 22.82 N/A
Minimum Charge $ 291.00 N/A
Non-Residential Development
per IHSU $ 22.82 N/A
Minimum Charge $ 349.00 N/A
Resubmittal Fees
First Resubmittal No Charge N/A
Subsequent Resubmittal $ 291.00 N/A
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MISCELLANEOUS(cont'd)
Storm Drainage Inspection Fees***
Residential Development(per lot) $ 17.12 N/A
Non-Residential Development(per IHSU) $ 17.12 N/A
Minimum Charge $ 175.00 N/A
Conveyance Facility Extensions(per foot) $ 0.91 N/A
Minimum Charge $ 349.00 N/A
Unscheduled Inspections****(per site visit) � �?:A9 $ 81.00 N/A
Utility/Lien Search Fee(Manual)per parcel $ 30.00 $ 30.00
*Pavement Restoration Charge May Also Be Assessed
**Fees include original review and one resubmittal review. .
Additional reviews will be charged at miscellaneous hourly rate(above).
***Does not apply to single family residence or duplex construction on an existing established lot.
****(Unscheduled inspections shall be tracked through the course of a project and billed after the final site inspection.
Fees for unscheduled inspections shall be paid prior to final occupancy approval.)
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INFORMATION ONLY ITEM
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Options for Historic � Study Session Date: June 10, 2015
Preservation. Presenter: Kelli Lambert
Phone: 360.473.5245
SUMMARY: At the City Council retreat in early 2015 the Council requested information about the
establishment of historic preservation incentives in the city. Attached is a memo describing the
options that are available to city. .
HANDOUTS: Staff memo describing historic preservation options.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑ No Presentation ❑x Full Presentation
Form Created 5/4115
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
To: City Council
From: Kelli Lambert, Planner
Date: June 10,2015
Subject: Historic Preservation Options '
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this Memo is to provide the City Council with a brief summary of
� incentives available for use within the City related to Historic Preservation. Staff has
reviewed three programs with tax incentives as follows:
1. Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits: A 20% tax credit for improvements made to
properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Currently available
to significant commercial projects that are recognized on the national list of
historic places. No additional regulation is placed on projects utilizing this
method, nor are there additional administrative costs to the City.
2. Certified Local Government -Special Valuation: Provides a 10-year tax
exemption on the improvement value of historic properties. Requires a
comprehensive historic preservation program staffed by the City and includes
regulatory standards to ensure long term preservation.
3. Main Street Association: Provides a reduction in state Business & Operation
(B&O) taxes in lieu of donations towards eligible Main Street associated business
districts. The program is very successful at downtown revitalization, but requires
significant community organization, cooperation, and the creation of a nonprofit
with dedicated staffing for organization.
The following report summarizes each option and provides a brief summary of the
staffing impacts and benefits of each. Staff is looking for Council direction as to which,
if any, of these incentives are work priorities the Council would like to see Staff provide
additional information on.
Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits
The National Register of Historic Places is an official listing of historically significant
sites and properties throughout the country. The list is maintained by the National
Parks Service and includes districts, sites, buildings, structures, and even objects. In
order to qualify for listing, it must have been identified and documented as significant in
American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture. Listing on the
National Register does not impose any obligation on the property owner for
preservation; instead, there are tax incentives in place that encourage preservation.
These nationwide tax incentives have been in place since the 1970s. Put simply, the
incentive is a 20% federal income tax credit on rehabilitation expenses for certified
historic structures. In Washington State alone, there have been approximately 260
projects, with $974 million spent in total rehabilitation of historic sites. Of these, 120
have been in Seattle. Annual applications in Washington have averaged 15 per year.
In order to qualify, the property must meet four criteria: It must be listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, must be income producing, the work must be substantial
(meaning the value of the work is greater than the value of the property), and the work
done must meet specific historic design criteria.
The funding is from the federal government, and each State is in charge of managing
the program. In Washington this has been done by the Department of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation (DAHP). It is important to note that this tax credit program is
currently available to any nationally listed historic building within Bremerton, and there
are no specific regulatory requirements placed on these projects.
The City of Bremerton has several buildings downtown that are listed on the Federal
List of Historic Places. It is unclear why this tax incentive has not been utilized within
the City and Staff anticipates that as the economy continues to rebound, utilization of
these incentives is likely to become more prevalent across the region. The City does not
need to take any action for buildings to qualify under this program.
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Certified Local Government— Special Valuation
Washington State has additional historic preservation tax incentives that can be applied
to certain historic properties within the State. The tax benefit from the "Special
Valuation" allows the improvement value to remain untaxed for the 10 years following
the retrofit or remodel of a historic property (similar to the City's Multifamily Tax
Incentive program). Essentially the taxes do not reflect the full (enhanced) value of the
property, however there are limitations. The tax incentive only applies to the portion of
the project that is enhancing a historic feature and there is no guarantee, prior to
construction, that the incentive will be granted. This means that a property owner will
not know if they will be receiving the tax benefit until well after the construction is
complete. Additionally, this program contains long-term regulatory impacts to the
property owner that are intended to ensure the historic features remain intact into the
future.
The "Special Valuation" tax benefit has been available since 1986, and to date 51 of the
more than 400 jurisdictions in Washington State have implemented the necessary
components for its utilization. According to Kim Gant, the State's Certified Local
Government and Survey Program Manager, only 21 projects in the state applied for the
"Special Valuation" tax benefit last year.
In order to become eligible for the "Special Valuation" program, the City would need to
first become a Certified Local Government (CLG). The CLG status for a jurisdiction is a
highly involved process and the function is intended to serve a larger role in terms of
overall historic preservation. This means that in order for the City to be eligible for the
"Special Valuation" tax credits, an entire historic preservation program would need to be
established. The program would need to include the establishment of a Historic
Preservation Board, developing criteria for local historic places (which is different than
the National Register of Historic Places), establishment and maintenance of the local
historic places list, unique review standards for historic sites, specia! review processes
for historic sites, etc. Jurisdictions with the CLG status typically have a dedicated staff
position with expertise in historic preservation and/or architecture. Should CLG status
be desired, the City would need to carefully consider the existing staffing levels and
work priorities.
Areas where successful CLGs have been implemented include Pierce and King
Counties, where the larger county jurisdiction runs the comprehensive program and the
cities within the county then cooperate through an inter-local agreement and pay for the
County's staff time when necessary. Unfortunately this is not an option for Bremerton,
as Kitsap County is not a CLG. The only jurisdiction in Kitsap County that has obtained
CLG status is Bainbridge Island. Bainbridge Island has a dedicated Staff person who
spends approximately half their time focused on historic preservation alone. Since
establishment of the program in 2004, only four applicants have requested the "Special
Valuation" tax credits. Meanwhile, the staff member primarily spent their time working
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on documentation and design standards for projects that are listed on their local historic
registry. In order to ensure adequate protections, the Bainbridge Historic Preservation
Board now reviews all permit applications with historic designations and/or are located
in areas likely to have historic features. This added review has increased permit review
time by a margin of 1 to 2 weeks. For example, a demolition permit which would likely
have been issued over the counter is now taking a minimum of 1 week to ensure the
structure is not historic prior to removal.
Staff has contacted several other local jurisdictions that have achieved the CLG status.
A common theme appears to be that when historic preservation is a priority for the City,
the CLG status is helpful as it provides a way to establish clear guidelines and
regulatory power to ensure historic preservation is implemented. Implementing all of
the additional features associated with the CLG status in order to obtain the "Special
Valuation" tax credits is not recommended without a considerable financial and staffing
commitment to historic preservation.
Main Street Association
The National Main Street Center is a preservation-based revitalization program for
commercial districts. The cumulative success of the Main Street programs has earned
a reputation as one of the most powerful economic revitalization tools in the nation. It is
a community driven program used to encourage historic preservation and economic
development in traditional small downtowns. The concept relies on a somewhat
grassroots, self-reliance and local empowerment program to enhance the unique
assents of the downtown area.
The program has been available since 1980 and continues to grow. There are now 33
Main Street Associated communities within Washington State. Port Townsend,
Bainbridge Island, Gig Harbor, and Olympia are local jurisdictions that have this
program. One of the key components is the availability of$1.5 million in tax credit
funding to be split between the participating communities. Each participating
community can receive up to $133,333 in tax credits each year. Funding is based on a
first-come, first-served basis and as of May 1, 2015, the full 1.5 million has been
allocated already. -
The Tax Credit Incentive Program provides a state B&O tax credit for private
contributions given to eligible associations by businesses. The donated funds are
eligible for a 75% tax credit on the next year's B&O taxes owed by the donating
business. This means the business can donate money to the community association in
lieu of paying B&O taxes. For example, if a business donates $1,000 to the local Main
Street Association, that business can receive a credit on their B&O taxes of$750. In
essence, the business is spending only $250 that they would not have otherwise spent
on taxes. The benefit to the Main Street Association is the full $1,000 can be then spent
on revitalization efforts of the designated Main Street area.
The tax incentive is only a small element of the overall Main�Street program. It requires
a significant amount of community organization and cooperation. The program is
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� typically started by the local chamber of commerce and a 501 c3 Non-Profit Organization
is typically created to coordinate the efforts of the local business association,
partnerships with the local government, non-profit organizations, and community �
groups. The Non-Profit Association takes on a life of its own and requires dedicated
staffing and a strong volunteer base. Staff contacted Mary Desmaris of the Gig Harbor
Downtown Waterfront Alliance —a certified Local Main Street Association. Ms. Desmaris
, indicated that all of the local Main Street Associations she is aware of have at least
three full time staff members. These staff members work directly for the non-profit
organization and are aided by countless volunteers and community partners. She also
pointed out that as more and more communities join the bandwagon, there is less
funding available for each jurisdiction. Currently the program is in need of expanded
funding and yet there is a concern that the entire program may be cut in next year's
State budget due to a lack of funding sources.
SUMMARY
There are three entirely different tax incentive programs available to the City of
Bremerton related to historic preservation. Staff has provided a brief summary of each
to the Council to review. The National program is currently available with no additional
administrative or regulatory costs to the City. Both the Certified Local Government and
Main Street Association programs are excellent comprehensive programs with tax
incentive elements intrinsically tied to them. Careful consideration of the costs and
benefits must be considered for both of these programs, particularly given the significant
investments of Staff time needed for successful operation of both programs. Staff is
seeking Council direction as to whether any of these programs should be further
reviewed for potential implementation.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
Section 1 Purpose
Sec:tion 2 Title
Section 3 Definitions
Section 4 Historic Commission
Section 5 Register of Historic Places
Section 6 Review of Changes to Register Properties
Sec:tion 7 Review and Monitoring of Properties for Special Properiy Tax Valuation
SECTION 1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the identification, evaluation, designation, and protection of
designated historic and prehistoric resources within the boundaries of [LOCAL
GOVERNMENT� and preserve and rehabilitate eligible historic properties within the
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT) for future generations through special valuation, a property tax incentive, as
provided in Chapter 84.26 RCW in order to:
A. Safeguard the heritage of the [CITY/COUNTY] as represented by those buildings,
districts, objects, sites and structures which reflect significant elements of the
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT] history; •
B. Foster civic and neighborhood pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past, and a sense of
identity based on the [LOCAL GOVERNMENT]history;
C. Stabilize or improve the aesthetic and economic vitality and values of such sites, improvements and
objects;
D. Assist,encourage and provide incentives to private owners for preservation,restoration,redevelopment
and use of outstanding historic buildings,districts,objects,sites and structures; •
E. Promote and facilitate the early identification and resolution of conflicts between preservation of
historic resources and alternative land uses;and,
F. Conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance of the existing built
environment.
SECTION 2. SHORT TITLE
The following sections shall be known and may be cited as the"historic preservation ordinance of
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT]."
SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms when used in this ordinance shall mean as follows, unless a different meaning
clearly appears from the context:
A. " [LOCAL GOVERNMENT] Historic Inventory" or "Inventory" means the
comprehensive inventory of historic and prehistoric resources within the boundaries of the
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT].
B. " [LOCAL GOVERNMENT] Historic Preservation Commission"or"Commission" means
the co►nmission created by Section_herein.
C. " [LOCAL GOVERNMENT] Register of Historic Places", "Local Register", or"Register"
means the listing of locally designated properties provided for in Section_herein.
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D. "Actual Cost of Rehabilitation" rneans costs incurred within twenty-four months prior to the date of
application and directly resulting from one or more of the following: a) improvements to an existing
building located on or within the perimeters of the original structure;or b)improvements outside of but
directly attached to the original structure which are necessary to make the building fully useable but
shall not include rentable/t►abitable floor-space attributable to new construction; or c) architectural and
engineering services attributable to the design of the improvements:or d)all costs defined as"qualified
rehabilitation expenditures"for purposes of the federal historic preservation investment tax credit.
E. A "building" is a structure constructed by human beings. 'This includes both residential and
nonresidential buildings,main and accessory buildings.
F. "Certificate of Appropriateness" means the document indicating that the commission has reviewed the
proposed changes to a local register property or within a local register historic district and certified the
changes as not adversely affecting the historic characteristics of the property which contribute to its
designation.
G. "Certified Local Government"or"CLG"means the designation reflecting that the local government has
been jointly certified by the State Historic Preservation Officer and the National Park Service as having
established its own historic preservation commission and a program meeting Federal anci State
standards.
H. "Class of properties eligible to apply for Special Valuation in [LOCAL
GOVERNMENTJ" means [ALL/IDEIVTIFY SELECTED TYPES] properties listed on
the National Register of Historic Places or certified as contributing to a National Register Historic
District which have been substantially rehabilitated at a cost and within a time period which meets the
requirements set forth in Chapter 84.26 RCW, until [LOCAL
GOVERNMENT] becomes a Certified Local Government(CLG). Once a CLG,the class of properties
eligible to apply for Special Valuation in [LOCAL GOVERNMENT]
means only [ALUIDENTIFY SELECTED TYPES] properties listed on
the [LOCAL/LOCAL AND NATIONAUNATIONAL) Register of
Historic Places or properties certified as contributing to an
[LOCAL/LOCAL AND NATIONAUNATIONAL] Register Historic District which have been
substantially rehabilitated at a cost and within a time period which meets the requirements set forth in
Chapter 84.26 RCW.
I. "Cost" means the actual cost of rehabilitation, which cost shall be at least twenty-five percent of the
assessed valuation of the historic property,exclusive of the assessed value attributable to the land,prior
to rehabilitation.
J. A"district" is a geographically definable area urban or rural, small or large—possessing a significant
concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites buildings, structures, and/or objects united by past events
or aesthetically by plan or physical development.
K. "Emergency repair" means work necessary to prevent destruction or dilapidation to rea] property or
structural appurtenances thereto immediately threatened or damaged by fire, flood, earthquake or other
disaster.
L. "Historic property"means real property together with improvements thereon,except property listed in a
register primarily for objects buried below ground,which is listed in a local register of a Certified Local
Government or the National Register of Historic Places.
M. "Incentives" are such rights or privileges or combination thereof which the
[CITY/COUNTY] Council, or other local, state, or federal public body or agency, by virtue of
applicable present or future legislation, may be authorized to grant or obtain for the owner(s) of
Register properties. Examples of economic incentives include but are not limited to tax relief,
conditional use permits, rezoning, street vacation, planned unit development, transfer of development
rights, facade easements, gifts, preferential leasing policies, beneficial placement of public
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improvements or amenities,or the like.
N. "Local Review Board", or "Board" used in Chapter 84.26 RCW and Chapter 254-20 WAC for the
special valuation of historic properties means the commission created in Section_herein.
O. "National Register of Historic Places"means the national listing of properties significant to our cultural
history because of their documented importance to our history, architectural history, engineering, or
cultural heritage.
P. An "object" is a thing of functional, aesthetic, cultural, historical, or scientific value that may be, by
nature or design,movable yet related to a specific setting or environment.
Q. "Ordinary repair and maintenance" means work for which a permit issued by the
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT] is not required by law,a�id where the purpose and effect of such work is to
correct any deterioration or decay of or damage to the real property or structure appuRenance therein
and to restore the same,as nearly as may be practicable,to the condition prior to the occurrence of such
deterioration,decay,or damage.
R. "Owner" of property is the fee simple owner of record as exists on the [NAME OF
COUNTY)County Assessor's records.
S. "Significance" or "significant" used in the context of historic significance means the following: a
property with local,state,or national significance is one which helps in the understanding of the history
or prehistory of the local area, state, or nation (whichever is applicable) by illuminating the local,
statewide, or nationwide impact of the events or persons associated with the property, or its
architectural type or style in information potential. The local area can include
[NAME OF CITY/TOWN], [NAME OF COUNTY], or [NAME OF
REGION (e.g. southwest)] Wasliington, or a modest geographic or cultural area, such as a
neighborhood. Local significance may apply to a property that illustrates a theme that is important to
one or more localities; state significance to a theme important to the history of the state; and national
significance to property of exceptional value in representing or illustrating an important theme in the
history of the nation.
T. A"site" is a place where a significant event or pattern of events occurred. It may be the location of
prehistoric or historic occupation or activities that may be marked by physical remains;or it may be the
symbolic focus of a significant event or pattern of events that may not have been actively occupied. A
site may be the location of ruined or now non-extant building or structure of the location itself
possesses historic cultural or archaeological significance.
U. "Special Valuation for Historic Properties" or "Special Valuation" means the local option program
which when implemented makes available to property owners a special tax valuation for rehabilitation
of historic properties under which the assessed value of an eligible historic property is determined at a
rate that excludes,for up to ten years,the actual cost of the rehabilitation. (Chapter 84.26 RCW).
V. "State Register of Historic Places" means the state listing of properties significant to the community,
state,or nation but which may or may not meet the criteria of the National Register.
W. A "structure" is a work made up of interdependent and interrelated parts in a definite pattern of
organization. Generally constructed by man, it is often an engineering project.
X. "Universal Transverse Mercator"or"UTM" means the grid zone in metric measurement providing for
an exact point of numerical reference.
Y. "Waiver of a Certificate of Appropriateness" or "Waiver" means the document indicating that the
commission has reviewed the proposed whole or partial demolition of a local register property or in a
local register historic district and failing to find alternatives to demolition has issued a waiver of a
Certificate of Appropriateness which allows the building or zoning official to issue a permit for
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demolition.
Z. "Washington State Advisory Council's Standards for the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Historic
PropeRies" or "State Advisory's Council's Standards" means the rehabilitation and maintenance
standards used by the [LOCAL GOVERNMENT] Historic Preservation
Commission as minimum requirements for determining whether or not an historic property is eligible
for special valuation and whether or not the property continues to be eligible for special valuation once
it has been so classified.
SECTION 4. HISTORIC COMMISSION
A. Creation and Size
There is hereby established a [LOCAL GOVERIVMENT] Historic Preservation Commission,
consisting of [5 - I S] members, as provided in subsection_below. Members of the
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT] Historic Preservation Commission shall be appointed by the
�TITLE OF CHIEF LOCAL ELEC'TED OFFICIAL] and approved by the [CITY/COUNTY]
Council a�id shall be residents of die [CITY/COUNTY], except as provided in subsection
below. •
B. Composition of the Commission
l. All members of the commission must have a demonstrated interest and competence in historic
preservation and possess qualities of impartiality and broad judgement.
2. The commission shall always include at least [INDICATE IVUMBERJ professionals who
have experience in identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic resources and are selected from
among the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, prehistoric and historic
archaeology, folklore, cultural anthropology, curation, conservation, and landscape architecture, or
related disciplines[CHOOSE ONE, SEVERAL,OR ALL DISCIPLINES]. The commission action that
would otherwise be valid shall not be rendered invalid by the temporary vacancy of one or all of die
professional positions, unless the commission action is related to meeting Certified Local Govemment
(CLG) responsibilities cited in the Certification Agreement between the [T1TLE OF
CHIEF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL] and the State Historic Preservation Officer on behalf of the
State. Furthermore,exception to the residency requirement of commission members may be granted by
the [TITLE OF CHIEF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL] and
[CITY/COUNTY]Council in order to obtain representatives from these disciplines.
3. In making appointments, the [TITLE OF CHIEF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL]
may consider names submitted from any source, but the [TITLE OF CHIEF
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL] shall notify history and [CITY/COUNTY] development
related organizations of vacancies so that names of interested and qualified individuals may be
submitted by such organizations for consideration along with names from any other source.
C. Terms
'fhe original appointment of inembers to the commission shall be as follows (this example is for a
commission of seven): three(3)for two(2)years, two(2)for three(3)years; and two(2)for four(4)years.
Thereafter, appointments shall be made for a three (3) year term. Vacancies shall be filled by the
[TITLE OF CHIEF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL] for the unexpired term in the same
manner as the original appointment.
D. Powers and Duties
The major responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission is to identify and actively encourage the
conservation of the [CITY'S/COUNTY'S� historic resources by initiating and
maintaining a register of historic places and reviewing proposed changes to register properties; to raise
community awareness of the [CITY'S/COUNTY'S] history and historic resources; and to
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serve as the [CITY'S/COUNTY'S] primary resource in matters of history, historic planning,
and preservation.
In carrying out these responsibilities,the Historic Preservation Commission shall engage in the following:
l. Conduct and maintain a comprehensive inventory of historic resources within the boundaries of the
[LOCAL GOVERNMEIVT] and known as the [LOCAL GOVERNMENT]
Historic Inventory, and publicize and periodically update inventory results. Properties listed on the
inventory shall be recorded on official zoning records with an"HI"(for historic inventory designation).
This designation shall not change or modify the underlying zone classification.
2. Initiate and maintain the [LOCAL GOVERNMENT] Register of Historic Places. This
official register shall be compiled of buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts identified by the
commission as having historic significance worthy of recognition and protection by the
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT] and encouragement of efforts by owners to maintain, rehabilitate, and
preserve properties.
3. Review nominations to the [LOCAL GOVERNMEIVT] Register of Historic Places
according to criteria in Section of this ordinance and adopt standards in its rules to be used to
guide this review.
4. Review proposals to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel, move, demolish, or significantly affect
properties or districts on the register as provided in Section ;and adopt standards in its rules to be
used to guide this review and the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness or waiver.
5. Provide for the review either by the commission or its staff of all applications for approvals, permits,
environmental assessments or impact statements, and other similar documents pertaining to identified
historic resources or adjacent properties.
6. Conduct all commission meetings in compliance with Chapter 42.30 RCW,Open Public Meetings Act,
to provide for adeyuate public participation and adopt standards in its rules to guide this action.
7. Participate in, promote and conduct public information, educational and interpretive programs
pertaining to historic and prehistoric resources.
8. Establish liaison support, communication and cooperation with federal, state, and other local
government entities which will further historic preservation objectives, including public education,
within the [LOCAL GOVERNMEIVT]area.
9. Review and comment to the [CITY/COUNTY]Council on land use,housing and
redevelopment, municipal improvement and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any
agency of the [LOCAL GOVERNMENT], other neighboring communities, the
[COUNTY], the state or federal governments, as they relate to historic resources of the
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT].
10. Advise the [CITY/COUNTY] Council and the Chief Local Elected Official generally
on matters of [LOCAL GOVERNMENT]history and historic preservation.
1 I. Perform other related functions assigned to the Commission by the [CITY/COUNTY]
Council or the Chief Local Elected Official.
12. Provide information to the public on methods of maintaining and rehabilitating historic properties.
This may take the form of pamphlets,newsletters, workshops,or similar activities.
13. Officially recognize excellence in the rehabilitation of historic buildings, structures, sites and districts,
and new construction in historic areas;and encourage appropriate measures for such recognition.
14. Be informed about and provide information to the public and [CITY/COUNTY]
departments on incentives for preservation of historic resources including legislation, regulations and
codes which encourage the use and adaptive reuse of historic properties.
I5. Review nominations to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
16. Investigate and report to the [CITY/COUNTY] Council on the use of various federal,
state, local or private funding sources available to promote historic resource preservation in the
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT].
17. Serve as the local review board for Special Valuation and:
a) Make cletermination concerning the eligibility of historic properties for special valuation;
b) Verify that the improvements are consistent with the Washington State Advisory Council's
Standards for Rehabilitation and Maintenance:
c) Enter into agreements with property owners for the duration of the special valuation period as
required under WAC 254-20-070(2);
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d) Approve or deny applications for special valuation;
e) Monitor the property for coniinued compliance with the agreement and statutory eligibility
requirements during the 10 year special valuation period:and
� Adopt bylaws and/or administrative rules and comply with all other local review boazd
responsibilities identified in Chapter 84.26 RCW.
18. The commission shall adopt rules of procedure to address items 3,4,6,and 18 inclusive.
E. Compensation
All members shall serve [WITH/WITHOUT]compensation.
F. Rules and Offiicers
The commission shall establish and adopt its own rules of procedure, and shall select from among its
membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary to conduct the commission's
business.
G. Commission Staff
Commission and professional staff assistance shall be provided by the [TITLE OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL OR INDICATE USE OF A QUAL[FIED CONSULTAIVT] with
additional assistance and information to be provided by other [CITY/COUIVTY] departments as
may be necessary to aid the commission in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this ordinance.
SECTION 5. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
A. Criteria for Determining Designation in the Register
Any building, structure, site, object, or district may be designated for inclusion in the
[NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] if it is significantly associated with the history, architecture, .
archaeology, engineering, or cultural heritage of the community; if it has integrity; is at least 50 years
old, or is of lesser age and has exceptional impoRance; and if it falls in at least one of the following
categories. [SELECT A1�iY OR ALL OF THE CA'I`EGORIES AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
CATEGORIES IF DESIRED]
1. Is associated with events that have macle a significant contribution to the broad patterns of
national,state,or local history.
2. Embodies the distinctive architectural characteristics of a type, period, style, or method of
design or construction, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose
components may lack individual distinction.
3. Is an outstanding work of a designer, builder, or architect who has made a substantial
contribution to the art.
4. Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the [CITY'S/COUIVTY'S]cultural,
special,economic,political,aesthetic,engineering,or architectural history.
5. Is associated with the lives of persons significant in national,state,or local history.
6. Has yielded or may be likely to yield important archaeological inforniation related to history
or prehistory.
7. Is a building or structure removed from its original location but which is significant primarily
for architectural value,or which is the only surviving structure significantly associated with an
historic person or event.
8. Is a birthplace or grave of an historical figure of outstanding importance and is the only
surviving swcture or site associated with that person.
9. Is a cemetery which derives its primary significance from age, from distinctive design
features,or from association with historic events,or cultural patterns.
10. Is a reconstructed building that has been executed in an historically accurate manner on the
original site.
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I l. Is a creative and unique example of folk architecture and design created by persons not
formally trained in the architectural or design professions, and which does not fit into formal
architectural or historical categories.
B. Process for Designating Properties or Districts to the
[NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER]
I. [ONLY PROPERTY OWNERS/
COMMISSIOIV MEMBERS/A1VY PERSON] may nominate a building, structure, site,object,
or district for inclusion in the [IVAME OF LOCAL REGISTER]. Members of the
Historic Preservation Commission or the commission as a whole may generate nominations.
In its designation decision. the commission shall consider the [NAME OF
INVENTORY]and the [CITY/COUNTY]Comprehensive Plan.
2. In the case of individual propeRies, the designation shall include the UTM reference and all
features—interior and exterior—and outbuildings that contribute to its designation.
3. In the case of districts, the designation shall include description of the boundaries of the
district; the characteristics of the district justifying its designation; and a list of all properties
including features,structures,sites,and objects confibuting to the designation of the district.
4. The Historic Preservation Commission shall consider the merits of the nomination, according
to the criteria in Section and according to the nomination review standards established in
rules, at a public meeting. Adequate notice will be given to the public, the owner(s)and the
authors of the nomination, if different, and lessees, if any,of the subject property prior to the
public meeting according to standards for public meetings established in rules and in
compliance with Chapter 42.30 RCW, Open Public Meetings Act. Such notice shall include
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in , [LOCAL
GOVERNMENT�and any other form of notification deemed appropriate by
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT�. If the commission finds that the nominated property is eligible
for the [NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER], the commission [SHALL
LIST T'HE PROPERTY IIV THE REGISTER/SHALL LIST THE PROPERT'Y IN T'HE
REGISTER WITH OWNER'S COIVSENT/MAKE RECOMMENDATIOIV TO THE
(City/County) COUNCIL THAT THE PROPERTY BE LISTED IN THE
REGISTER/MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO THE (City/County) THAT THE
PROPERTY BE LISTED IN THE REGISTER WITH OWNER'S CONSENT.j In the case of
historic districts, the commission shall consider [A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF PROPERTY
OWNERS/ PERCENTAGE OF PROPERTY OWNERS] to be adequate for owner
consent. Owner consent and notification procedures in the case of districts shall be further
defined in rules.The public, property owner(s)and the authors of the nomination, if different,
and lessees, if any,shall be notified of the listing.
5. Properties listed on the [NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] shall be recorded on
official zoning records with an "HR" (for Historic Register) designation. This designation
shall not change or modify the underlying zone classification.
C. Removal of Properties from the Register
In the event that any property is no longer deemed appropriate for designation to the
[NAME OF LOCAL REGISTERJ, the commission may initiate removal from such designation by the
same procedure as provided for in establishing the designation, Section . A property
[MAYlMAY NOT] be removed from the [NAME OF THE LOCAL REGISTER] without
the owner's consent.
D. Effects of Listing on the Register
I. Listing on the [NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] is an designation denoting
significant association with the historic, archaeological, engineering, or cultural heritage of
the community. PropeRies are listed individually or as contributing properties to an historic
district.
2. Prior to the commencement of any work on a register propeRy, excluding ordinary repair and
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maintenance and emergency measures defined in Section , the owner must request and
receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the commission for the proposed work.
Violation of this rule shall be grounds for the commission to review the property for removal
from the register.
3. Prior to whole or partial demolition of a register property,the owner must request and receive
a waiver of a Certificate of Appropriateness.
4. Once [NAME OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT] is certified as a Certified Local
Government (CLG), [ALUIDENTIFY SELECTED TYPES] properties
listed on the [NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] may be eligible for Special Tax
Valuation on their rehabilitation(Section_).
SECTION 6. REVIEW OF CHANGES TO
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTIES
�1. Review Required
No person shall change the use, construct any new building or structure, or reconstruct, alter, restore,
remodel, repair, move, or demolish any existing property on the [NAME OF LOCAL
REGISTER] or within an historic district on the [NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER]
without review by the commission and without receipt of a Certificate of Appropriateness,or in the case of
demolition,a waiver,as a result of the review.
The review shall apply to all features of the property, interior and exterior, that contribute to its designation
and are listed on the nomination form. Information required by the commission to review the proposed
changes are established in rules.
B. Exemptions
The following activities do not require a Certificate of Appropriateness or review by the commission:
ordinary repair and maintenance—which includes painting�r emergency measures defined in Section_.
C. Review Process
1. Requests for Review and Issuance of a Certificate of Aaaroariateness or Waiver
The building or zoning official shall report any application for a permit to work on a designated
[NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] Register property or in a [NAME OF
LOCAL REGISTER] historic district to the commission. If the activity is not exempt from review, the
commission or professional staff shall notify the applicant of the review requirements. The building or
zoning official shall not issue any such permit until a Certificate of Appropriateness or a waiver is
received from the commission but shall work with the commission in considering building and fire
code requirements.
2. Commission Review
The owner or his/her agent (architect, contractor, lessee, etc.) shall apply to the commission for a
review of proposed changes on a [NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER]property or within a
[NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] historic district and request a Certificate of
Appropriateness or, in the case of demolition, a waiver. Each application for review of proposed
changes shall be accompanied by such information as is required by the commission established in its
rules for the proper review of the proposed project.
The commission shall meet with the applicant and review the proposed work according to the design
review criteria established in rules. Unless legally required, there shall be no notice, posting, or
publication reyuirements for action on the application, but all such actions shall be made at regular
meetings of the commission. The commission shall complete its review and make its recommendations
within thirty(30j calendar days of the date of receipt of the application. If the commission is unable to
process the request,the commission may ask for an extension of time.
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The commission's recommendations shall be in writing and shall state the findings of fact and reasons
relied upon in reaching its decision. Any conditions agreed to by the applicant in this review process
shall become conditions of approval of the permits granted. If the owner agrees to the commission's
recommendations, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be awarded by the commission according to
standards established in the commission's rules.
The commission's recommendations and, if awarded, the Certificate of Appropriateness shall be
transmitted to the building or zoning official. If a Certificate of Appropriateness is awarded, the
building or zoning official may then issue the permit.
3. Demolition
A waiver of the Certificate of Appropriateness is required before a permit may be issued to allow whole
or partial demolition of a designated [NAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] property or in a
[IVAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] historic disirict. The owner or his/her agent shall
apply to the commission for a review of the proposed demolition and request a waiver. The applicant
shall meet with the commission in an attempt to find alternatives to demolition. These negotiations
may last no longer than 45 calendar days from the initial meeting of the commission,unless either party
requests an extension. If no request for an extension is made and no alternative to demolition has been
agreed to, the commission shall act and advise the official in charge of issuing a demolition permit of
the approval or denial of the waiver of a Certificate of Appropriateness. Conditions in the case of
granting a demolition permit may include allowing the commission up to 45 additional calendar days to
develop alternatives to demolition. When issuing a waiver the board may require the owner to mitigate
the loss of the [IVAME OF LOCAL REGISTER] property by means determined by the
commission at the meeting. Any conditions agreed to by the applicant in this review process shall
become conditions of approval of the permits granted. After the property is demolished, the
commission shall initiate removal of the property from the register.
4. Auueal of Aaaroval or Denial of a Waiver of a Certificate of Aauroariateness.
'The commission's decision regarding a waiver of a Certificate of Appropriateness may be appealed to
the [CITY/COUNTY] Council within ten days. The appeal must state the grounds upon
which the appeal is based.
The appeal shall be reviewed by the council only on the records of the commission. Appeal of
Council's decision regarding a waiver of a Certificate of Appropriateness may be appealed to Superior
CouR.
SECTION 7. REVIEW AND MONITORING OF PROPERTIES
FOR SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX VALUATION
A. Time Lines
I. Applications shall be forwarded to the commission by the assessor within 10 calendar days of filing.
2. Applications shall be reviewed by the commission before December 31 of the calendar year in which
the application is made.
3. Commission decisions regarding the applications shall be certified in writing anci filed with the assessor
within i 0 calendar days of issuance.
B. Procedure
l. The assessor forwards the application(s)to the commission.
2. The commission reviews the application(s),consistent with its rules of procedure,and determines if the
application(s) are complete and if the properties meet the criteria set forth in WAC 254-20-070(1)and
listed in Section of this ordinance.
a. If the commission finds the properties meet all the criteria,then,on behalf of the
�LOCAL GOVERNMENT], it enters into an Historic Preservation Special Valuation
Agreement (set forth in WAC 254-20-120 and in Section _ of this ordinance) with the
owner. Upon execution of the agreement between the owner and commission, the
commission approves the application(s).
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b. If the commission determines tlie properties do not meet all the criteria,then it shall deny the
application(s).
3. The commission certifies its decisions in writing and states the facts upon which the approvals or
denials are based and files copies of the certifications with the assessor.
4. For approved applications:
a. The commission forwards copies of the agreements, applications, and supporting
documentation (as required by WAC 254-20-090 (4) and identified in Section _ of this
ordinance)to the assessor,
b. IVotifies the state review board that the properties have been approved for special valuation,
and
c. Monitors the properties for continued compliance with the agreements throughout the 10-year
special valuation period.
5. T'he commission determines, in a manner consistent with its rules of procedure, whether or not
properties are disqualified from special valuation either because of
a. The owner's failure to comply with the terms of the agreement or
b. Because of a loss of historic value resulting from physical changes to the building or site.
6. For disqualified properties, in the event that the commission concludes that a property is no longer
qualified for special valuation, the commission shall notify the owner, assessor, and state review board
in writing and state the facts supporting its findings.
C. Criteria
I. Historic Proaertv Criteria:
The class of historic property eligible to apply for Special Valuation in
[LOCAL GOVERNMENT] means [ALUIDENTIFY SELECTED TYPES] properties
listed on the National Register of Historic Places or certified as contributing to a National Register
Historic District which have been substantially rehabilitated at a cost and within a time period which
meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 84.26 RCW, until [LOCAL
GOVERNMENT] becomes a Certified Locai Government(CLG). Once a CLG, the class of property
eligible to apply for Special Valuation in [LOCAL GOVERNMENT]
means [ONLY] [ALIJIDENTIFY SELECTED TYPES] properties
listed on the [LOCAI/I.00AL AND NATIONAL✓NATIONAL]
Register of Historic Places or properties certified as contributing to an
[LOCAULOCAL AND NATIONAUNATIONAL] Register Historic District which have been
substantially rehabilitated at a cost and within a time period which meets the requirements set forth in
Chapter 84.26 RCW. ,
2. Apalication Criteria:
Complete applications shall consist of the following documentation:
a. A legal description of the historic property,
b. Comprehensive exterior and interior photographs of the historic property before and after
rehabilitation,
c. Architectural plans or other legible drawings depicting the completed rehabilitation work,and
d. A notarized affidavit attesting to the actual cost of the rehabilitation work completed prior to
the date of application and the period of time during which the work was perFormed and
documentation of both to be made available to the commission upon request,and
e. For properties located within historic districts, in addition to the standard application
documentation, a statement from the secretary of the interior or appropriate local official, as
specified in local administrative rules or by the local government, indicating the property is a
certified historic structure is required.
3. Proaertv Review Criteria:
In its review the commission shall determine if the properties meet all the following criteria:
a. The property is historic property;
b. The property is included within a class of historic property determined eligible for Special
Valuation by the [LOCAL GOVERNMENT] under Section
_of this ordinance;
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c. The property has been rehabilitated at a cost which meets the definition set forth in RCW
84.26.020(2) (and identified in Section _ of this ordinance) within twenty-four months
prior to the date of application; and d. The property has not been altered in any way which
adversely affects those elements which qualify it as historically significant as determined by
applying the Washington State Advisory Council's Standards for the Rehabilitation and
Maintenance of Historic Properties (WAC 254-20-100(1) and listed in Section _ of this
ordinance).
4. Rehabilitation and Maintenance Criteria:
The Washington State Advisory Council's Standards for the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of
Historic Properties in WAC 254-20-100 shall be used by the commission as minimum requirements for
determining whether or not an historic property is eligible for special valuation and whether or not the
propeRy continues to be eligible for special valuation once it has been so classified.
D. Agreement:
The historic preservation special valuation agreement in WAC 254-20-120 shall be used by the commission
as the minimum agreement necessary to comply with the requirements of RCW 84.26.050(2).
E. Appeals:
Any decision of the commission acting on any application for classification as historic property,
eligible for special valuation, may be appealed to Superior Court under Chapter 34.05.510 -34.05.598
RCW in addition to any other remedy of law. Any decision on the disqualification of historic property
eligible for special valuation, or any other dispute, may be appealed to the County Board of
Equalization.
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