05/11/2021 - Packet
Utilities Committee Meeting Agenda
May 11, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Pursuant to the Governor’s “Stay Home - Stay Safe” Order, the City is prohibited from conducting
meetings unless the meeting is NOT conducted in-person and instead provides options for the public to
attend through telephone access, internet or other means of remote access, and also provides the ability for
persons attending the meeting (not in-person) to hear each other at the same time. Therefore;
Remote access only
Link:
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Meeting ID: 841 2945 1171
• McCormick LS#1 – Update
• 2020 NPDES Phase II Annual Report
o https://www.cityofportorchard.us/documents/2020-npdes-phase-ii-annual-
report/
• Sidney Avenue Sewer & Roadway Repair – Update53200
• Foster Pilot Project – Update
o Well #11, #12 & #13 Impacts
• McCormick Water Campus (580 Res, Well #12 & Main) – Update
• Splash Pad – Update
• Marina PS Funding – Update
• DOH-DWSRF Loan – Update:
o Well #11 Pre-Construction Award ($500k)
o Well #13 Project Close-out & Scope Reduction
• 2020 (Consumer Confidence) Water Quality Report
• Water Use Efficiency Program
• 390/580 Zones Consolidation Study
• Utility Department Program – Update:
o Storm Drainage Comprehensive Plan
o Water CIP’s & CFC Adjustments
o Water CFC Credits
o Water & Sewer Rates
o WSP Update Adoption
o 2022 GSP Update
o 2023 Comp Plan Update
• Next Meeting: June 8, 2021
Future Agenda Items:
• Cross Connection Control & FOG Programs - Discussion
• Option to Levy Excise Taxes on W/S - Discussion
• SKWRF Nutrient Cap - Update
• 2019-2024 NPDES Permit Draft Comments - Update
• Bay Street - Street Lighting & Marquee - Update
• Water System Fluoridation - Update
• Sanitary Side Sewer Policy - Discussion
The City of Port Orchard
boasts a vibrant and active
community in one of the most
beautiful waterfront scenes of
the Pacific Northwest. It is
the combination of great peo-
ple and excellent resources that make the City a desired
place in which to be connect-
ed. Part of that connection is
the precious resource of wa-
ter that we all treasure so
much.
It is a primary focus of the City
to not only protect this re-
source, but to make improve-
ments as we look toward the future. Our water has always
been within the federal regu-
lations set by the EPA, howev-
er we are striving to not just
meet these federal standards
but to make every effort to
provide the best quality water
possible. In doing this we
plan to provide exceptional
water quality for years to
come.
Part of striving for such high
water quality standards in-
cludes capital planning both
in the short and long term. In
2019, the city completed a
major treatment plant de-
signed to remove aesthetical-
ly displeasing particles like
Manganese. Manganese is a naturally occurring mineral
that can be found in water.
Although our water is below
the Federal standard, it can
still cause minor discoloration
in drinking water.
Additionally the City is plan-
ning to bring some new wells
online. Two of these projects
are in the construction phase with another being designed
this year. These wells are
designed and located in areas
that allow us not only to have
enough water today, but also
for the demand of tomorrow
as the City continues to grow.
As Mark Dorsey, Public Works Director/City Engineer puts it,
“Water is our most precious
resource and as stewards of
that water we strive to protect
and deliver the best quality drinking water to the people
we serve everyday.” This is a
principle that we focus on
daily and we hope that it is
apparent to you today and as we move into the future.
SECURING A BETTER WATER FUTURE
WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR 2020
PORT ORCHARD WATER D EPARTMENT, ID#68900
City Council meets at 6:30
PM on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of each month
at the Robert Geiger
Council Chambers, City
Hall, 216 Prospect Street.
The public is always
encouraged to attend. For
questions about our water
contact the Utility
Manager, Jacki Brown, at
(360) 876-4991
Congress passed the Safe
Drinking Water Act over 30
years ago and gave the EPA
the job of establishing rules to
ensure the drinking water in
the U.S. is safe. In 1996, Con-
gress revised these rules and
required the drinking water
systems to give their consum-
ers important information
about their water. This report
is in accordance with the EPA
Code of Federal Regulations,
National Drinking Water Reg-
ulations Parts 141 and 142.
The City of Port Orchard sup-
ports this legislation as we
feel that it is important to
keep our citizens informed
about the water that rely on
everyday. In this report you
will see information regarding
the quality of our water, rec-
ords that we meet or surpass
federal regulations, important
updates about our water sys-
tem, and improvements that
are in various stages.
Why we publish this report—
Page 1
Secondary Compounds
We are pleased to report that your water
supply meets and exceeds all federal and
state drinking water standards.
The City of Port Orchard uses chlorine to ensure our water remains safe to drink throughout the distribution sys-
tem. Additionally, we add trace amounts of fluoride to the water to promote dental health. Protecting our water
sources is of the utmost importance and to that end, our Wellhead Protection Plan was adopted in 2012. It iden-
tifies our well recharge areas and potential sources of contamination and is available for viewing in the Public
Works Department at City Hall. The Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water has rated
our wells in the low and moderate susceptibility ranges. Source water assessments for all Class A Community
Water Systems in the State are available online at
http://www.doh.wa.gov/communityandenvironment/drinkingwater/sourcewaterprotection/assessment.aspx.
In Washington State, lead in drinking water comes primarily from materials and components used in household
plumbing. The more time water has been sitting in pipes, the more dissolved metals, such and lead, it may con-
tain. Elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially in pregnant women and young chil-
dren. To help reduce potential exposure to lead, flush water through the tap until the water is noticeably colder
before using it for drinking or cooking. You can use the flushed water for water plants, washing dishes, or gen-
eral cleaning. Only use water from the cold water tap for drinking, cooking, and especially for making baby for-
mula. Hot water is likely to contain higher levels of lead. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may
wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water is available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water
Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or online at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Department of Health and EPA prescribe regulations that limit the
amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration
and the Washington State Department of Agriculture regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled wa-
ter that must provide the same protection for public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some con-
taminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More infor-
mation about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hot-
line (1-800-426-4791).
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-
compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ
transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at
risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their helath care providers. EPA/CDC
guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants
are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs,
and well. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals
and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from
human activity. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, sep-
tic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be
naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas
production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, ur-
ban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic
chemicals, are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production. They can come from gas stations, urban
storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants can be naturally occurring or the result of oil and
gas production and mining activities.
A message from the EPA regarding water contaminants:
Page 2
City of Port Orchard Testing Schedule
Water Quality Data
The water quality information presented in this table is from the most recent round of testing done according to
the regulations. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a
health risk. The EPA, through the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, requires us to
monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do
not change frequently. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old.
The Office of Drinking Water reduced the monitoring requirements for Inorganic, Synthetic Organic, and Volatile
Organic Chemicals because the sources are not at risk of contamination. The last sample collected for these con-
taminants was found to meet all applicable standards.
Contaminants MCL MCL
G
Highest
Level
Range of
Detection
Sample
Date
Violation Typical Source of Contamination
Arsenic (ppb) 10 0 3.3 4/18 No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff
from orchards; Runoff from glass and
electronics production wastes
Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0.91 10/20 No Erosion of natural deposits; Water addi-
tive which promotes strong teeth;
Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum
factories
Nitrate (ppm) 10 10 0.45 4/16 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching
from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of
natural deposits
Gross Alpha (ppb) 15 N/A 3.8 5/20 No Erosion of natural deposits
Radium (ppb) 5 N/A 0.8 .0.1—0.8 4/17 No Erosion of natural deposits
Haloacetic Acids (ppb) 60 N/A 2.6 ND—2.6 12/19 No By-product of drinking water disinfection
Total trihalomethanes (ppb) 80 N/A 10 7.1—10 12/19 No By-product of drinking water disinfection
Contaminants with Action
Levels rather than MCLs
AL MCL
G
90th %
Level
Range of
Detection
Sample
Date
Exceeds
AL
Typical Source
Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 0.02 ND—0.05 9/18 No Corrosion of household plumbing;
Erosion of natural deposits
Lead (ppb) 15 0 0.001 ND—0.004 9/18 No Corrosion of household plumbing;
Erosion of natural deposits
Unregulated Contaminants
Germanium (ppb) 0.317 0.317 6/19 N/A EPA has not established standards for
unregulated contaminants. The pur-
pose of this monitoring is to help EPA
determine their occurrence in drinking
water and potential need for future reg-
Definitions
Page 3
Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other require-
ments that a water system must follow.
Lead and Copper 90th Percentile—Out of every 10 homes sampled, 9 were at or below this level.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs
are set as close to the MCLG as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no
known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Parts Per Million (PPM) - One part per million or one milligram per liter (mg/L) corresponds to one penny in
$10,000.
Treatment Trigger (TT) - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
ND— Not detected in the sample
The system is supplied by groundwater from four wells located throughout the City that vary in depth from 240
feet to 806 feet below ground level including two flowing artesian wells. In addition, the City periodically pur-
chases water from the City of Bremerton, which is supplied by numerous groundwater wells and their reservoir
behind Casad Dam on the Union River. The City also has an emergency intertie with West Sound Utility District’s
water system.
Where your water comes from
The City of Port Orchard is proud to serve this beautiful area and all those
that come here to live or to visit. Understanding the needs of our region is
paramount in establishing a future that provides clean, abundant drinking
water for years to come, and that is the future we plan to provide.
In general, the installation of plumbing in compliance with the plumbing code will provide adequate protection
for your plumbing system from contamination.
However, the water purveyor may require (as a condition of service) the installation of a backflow prevention
assembly on the water service to provide additional protection for the public water system. A backflow preven-
tion assembly will normally be required where a single-family residence has special plumbing that increases the
hazard above the normal level found in residential homes, or where a hazard survey cannot be completed.
To help determine if a backflow prevention assembly is required, the water purveyor may send residential cus-
tomers a Cross Connection Control Survey Questionnaire. The water purveyor will evaluate the returned ques-
tionnaires to assess the risk of contamination to the public water system. Based on the results of the evalua-
tion, the installation of backflow prevention assemblies may be required on services to some customers.
Protecting Your Drinking Water
Page 4
The City of Port Orchard
boasts a vibrant and active
community in one of the most
beautiful waterfront scenes of
the Pacific Northwest. It is
the combination of great peo-
ple and excellent resources that make the City a desired
place in which to be connect-
ed. Part of that connection is
the precious resource of wa-
ter that we all treasure so
much.
It is a primary focus of the City
to not only protect this re-
source, but to make improve-
ments as we look toward the future. Our water has always
been within the federal regu-
lations set by the EPA, howev-
er we are striving to not just
meet these federal standards
but to make every effort to
provide the best quality water
possible. In doing this we
plan to provide exceptional
water quality for years to
come.
Part of striving for such high
water quality standards in-
cludes capital planning both
in the short and long term. In
2019, the city completed a
major treatment plant de-
signed to remove aesthetical-
ly displeasing particles like
Manganese. Manganese is a naturally occurring mineral
that can be found in water.
Although our water is below
the Federal standard, it can
still cause minor discoloration
in drinking water.
Additionally the City is plan-
ning to bring some new wells
online. Two of these projects
are in the construction phase with another being designed
this year. These wells are
designed and located in areas
that allow us not only to have
enough water today, but also
for the demand of tomorrow
as the City continues to grow.
As Mark Dorsey, Public Works Director/City Engineer puts it,
“Water is our most precious
resource and as stewards of
that water we strive to protect
and deliver the best quality drinking water to the people
we serve everyday.” This is a
principle that we focus on
daily and we hope that it is
apparent to you today and as we move into the future.
SECURING A BETTER WATER FUTURE
WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR 2020
MCCORMICK WOODS WATE R SYSTEM, ID#40529
City Council meets at 6:30
PM on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of each month
at the Robert Geiger
Council Chambers, City
Hall, 216 Prospect Street.
The public is always
encouraged to attend. For
questions about our water
contact the Utility
Manager, Jacki Brown, at
(360) 876-4991
Congress passed the Safe
Drinking Water Act over 30
years ago and gave the EPA
the job of establishing rules to
ensure the drinking water in
the U.S. is safe. In 1996, Con-
gress revised these rules and
required the drinking water
systems to give their consum-
ers important information
about their water. This report
is in accordance with the EPA
Code of Federal Regulations,
National Drinking Water Reg-
ulations Parts 141 and 142.
The City of Port Orchard sup-
ports this legislation as we
feel that it is important to
keep our citizens informed
about the water that rely on
everyday. In this report you
will see information regarding
the quality of our water, rec-
ords that we meet or surpass
federal regulations, important
updates about our water sys-
tem, and improvements that
are in various stages.
Why we publish this report—
Page 1
Secondary Compounds
We are pleased to report that your water
supply meets and exceeds all federal and
state drinking water standards.
The City of Port Orchard uses chlorine to ensure our water remains safe to drink throughout the distribution sys-
tem. Additionally, we add trace amounts of fluoride to the water to promote dental health. Protecting our water
sources is of the utmost importance and to that end, our Wellhead Protection Plan was adopted in 2012. It iden-
tifies our well recharge areas and potential sources of contamination and is available for viewing in the Public
Works Department at City Hall. The Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water has rated
our wells in the low and moderate susceptibility ranges. Source water assessments for all Class A Community
Water Systems in the State are available online at
http://www.doh.wa.gov/communityandenvironment/drinkingwater/sourcewaterprotection/assessment.aspx.
In Washington State, lead in drinking water comes primarily from materials and components used in household
plumbing. The more time water has been sitting in pipes, the more dissolved metals, such and lead, it may con-
tain. Elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially in pregnant women and young chil-
dren. To help reduce potential exposure to lead, flush water through the tap until the water is noticeably colder
before using it for drinking or cooking. You can use the flushed water for water plants, washing dishes, or gen-
eral cleaning. Only use water from the cold water tap for drinking, cooking, and especially for making baby for-
mula. Hot water is likely to contain higher levels of lead. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may
wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water is available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water
Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or online at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Department of Health and EPA prescribe regulations that limit the
amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration
and the Washington State Department of Agriculture regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled wa-
ter that must provide the same protection for public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some con-
taminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More infor-
mation about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hot-
line (1-800-426-4791).
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-
compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ
transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at
risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their helath care providers. EPA/CDC
guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants
are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs,
and well. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals
and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from
human activity. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, sep-
tic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be
naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas
production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, ur-
ban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic
chemicals, are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production. They can come from gas stations, urban
storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants can be naturally occurring or the result of oil and
gas production and mining activities.
A message from the EPA regarding water contaminants:
Page 2
City of Port Orchard Testing Schedule
Water Quality Data
The water quality information presented in this table is from the most recent round of testing done according to
the regulations. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a
health risk. The EPA, through the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, requires us to
monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do
not change frequently. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old.
The Office of Drinking Water reduced the monitoring requirements for Inorganic, Synthetic Organic, and Volatile
Organic Chemicals because the sources are not at risk of contamination. The last sample collected for these con-
taminants was found to meet all applicable standards.
Contaminants MCL MCLG Highest
Level
Sample
Date
Violation Typical Source of Contamination
Nitrate (ppm) 10 10 .35 4/17 No Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from
septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural
deposits
Gross Alpha (ppb) 15 N/A -0.5 4/17 No Erosion of natural deposits
Radium (ppb) 5 N/A 0.3 4/17 No Erosion of natural deposits
Haloacetic Acids (ppb) 60 N/A 1.4 9/20 No By-product of drinking water disinfection
Total trihalomethanes (ppb) 80 N/A 13 8/20 No By-product of drinking water disinfection
Contaminants with Action
Levels rather than MCLs
AL MCLG 90th %
Level
Range of
Detec-
tion
Sample
Date
Typical Source
Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 0.02 ND—0.05 8/18 Corrosion of household plumbing;
Erosion of natural deposits
Lead (ppb) 15 0 0.001 ND—
0.004
8/18 Corrosion of household plumbing;
Erosion of natural deposits
Definitions
Page 3
Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other require-
ments that a water system must follow.
Lead and Copper 90th Percentile—Out of every 10 homes sampled, 9 were at or below this level.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs
are set as close to the MCLG as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no
known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Parts Per Million (PPM) - One part per million or one milligram per liter (mg/L) corresponds to one penny in
$10,000.
Treatment Trigger (TT) - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
ND— Not detected in the sample
The system is supplied by groundwater from four wells located throughout the City that vary in depth from 240
feet to 806 feet below ground level including two flowing artesian wells. In addition, the City periodically pur-
chases water from the City of Bremerton, which is supplied by numerous groundwater wells and their reservoir
behind Casad Dam on the Union River. The City also has an emergency intertie with West Sound Utility District’s
water system.
Where your water comes from
The City of Port Orchard is proud to serve this beautiful area and all those
that come here to live or to visit. Understanding the needs of our region is
paramount in establishing a future that provides clean, abundant drinking
water for years to come, and that is the future we plan to provide.
In general, the installation of plumbing in compliance with the plumbing code will provide adequate protection
for your plumbing system from contamination.
However, the water purveyor may require (as a condition of service) the installation of a backflow prevention
assembly on the water service to provide additional protection for the public water system. A backflow preven-
tion assembly will normally be required where a single-family residence has special plumbing that increases the
hazard above the normal level found in residential homes, or where a hazard survey cannot be completed.
To help determine if a backflow prevention assembly is required, the water purveyor may send residential cus-
tomers a Cross Connection Control Survey Questionnaire. The water purveyor will evaluate the returned ques-
tionnaires to assess the risk of contamination to the public water system. Based on the results of the evalua-
tion, the installation of backflow prevention assemblies may be required on services to some customers.
Protecting Your Drinking Water
Page 4
1 Water Use Efficiency Program 5/7/21
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
WATER USE EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
1. System Information
Name: City of Port Orchard DOH ID #68900
McCormick Woods Water System DOH ID #40529
Address: 216 Prospect
Port Orchard, Washington 98366
Phone: (360) 876‐4991
Contact Person: Jacki Brown, Utility Manager
2. Geographic Location
The City of Port Orchard maintains two separate public water systems, both of which are
Group A public water systems. Both systems are located on the Kitsap Peninsula of
Washington State along the southern shore of Sinclair Inlet of the Puget Sound. This Water Use
Efficiency Program covers both the Port Orchard and McCormick Woods water systems.
3. Water Use Efficiency Rule
The City of Port Orchard developed a Water Use Efficiency Goal for compliance with the Water Use
Efficiency Rule of the Municipal Water Law. The City has adopted the following goals after the requisite
public process and has developed a plan for monitoring progress toward the established goal and
reevaluation of water use efficiency measures on an annual basis.
GOAL #1: Reduce Residential Usage by 0.5% per year through 2030
Over the next ten-year period, the City of Port Orchard plans to reduce water consumption by 0.5% per
year. The following measures will be evaluated and/or implemented to assist in attaining this goal:
▪ Include water conservation information in the City's annual Consumer Confidence Report
(annual water system report to consumers).
▪ Evaluate the inclusion of inserts as part of the monthly water bills that present
information regarding the importance of water conservation and actions individuals can
implement to reduce their water use.
▪ Investigate a Water Conservation School Outreach Program that may include school
presentations, preparation of curriculum material, water conservation education handout
material, and tours of water system facilities.
▪ Provide water conservation materials at public outreach events.
GOAL #2: Continue and Expand Educational Outreach with Customers
The City is a member of the County-wide conservation board and the Water Purveyors Association of
Kitsap County (WaterPAK), the City is active in planning, setting up, and manning the WaterPAK booth at
the Kitsap County Fair. Conservation is a principal message at the booth. WaterPAK’s projects include
distributing County-wide indoor conservation kits, summer lawn water calendars, and high efficiency
toilet (HET) rebates; establishing coordination between water purveyors, fire districts, Kitsap County,
and state agencies; coordinating the development of a groundwater model with USGS; and developing
the County-wide Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP).
2 Water Use Efficiency Program 5/7/21
The City also maintains a page on their website (https://www.cityofportorchard.us/) which describes the
benefits of conservation and links to other resources regarding conservation-at-home measures to help
educate its customers about water use efficiency.
4. Water Use Efficiency Tracking
Port Orchard Water Department
gallons percentage
2016 277858531 267667240 10191291 3.67
2017 267138796 257609875 9528921 3.57
2018 305494416 269650890 35843526 11.73 *
2019 312726730 271860151 40866579 13.07 *
2020 291531336 266226432 25304904 8.68
TOTALS 1454749809 1333014588 121735221 8.14 average
annually daily
2016 267631670
2017 237476840 12450 19074.44 52.26
2018 249387340 13440 18555.61 50.84 2.720075607
2019 259506771 14276 18177.83 49.80 2.035884811
2020 241954498 14314 16903.35 46.31 7.011223671
McCormick Woods Water System
gallons percentage
2016 83677846 83609600 68246 0.08
2017 84373263 81500000 2873263 3.41
2018 105212017 101582290 3629727 3.45
2019 107588945 100757850 6831095 6.35
2020 98619902 97346850 1273052 1.29
TOTALS 479471973 464796590 14675383 2.92 average
annually daily
2016 83605600
2017 72667000 4306 16875.75 46.23
2018 85574290 4851 17640.55 48.33 -4.53189519
2019 90850000 5646 16091.04 44.09 8.783789071
2020 90415000 6013 15036.59 41.20 6.5530298
*Anomolies based on under-reporting of unmetered uses
%
year production authorized uses leakage
metered sales meters billed per capita use %
year production authorized uses leakage
metered sales meters billed per capita use
Final Project Report
Feasibility Study: Port Orchard & McCormick
Woods Water System Consolidation
City of Port Orchard
Port Orchard, Washington
March 31, 2021
Final Project Report
Feasibility Study: Port Orchard & McCormick Woods Water System Consolidation
March 31, 2021 | i
Certificate of Engineer
The material and data contained in this report were prepared under the direction and
supervision of the undersigned, whose seal as a professional engineer, licensed to
practice in the State of Washington, is affixed below.
__________________________________
Sarah Lingley, PE
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Final Project Report
Feasibility Study: Port Orchard & McCormick Woods Water System Consolidation
ii | March 31, 2021
Contents
1 Project Information .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Background and Purpose .......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Approach ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Design Standards ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Pump Station Design.................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Pipeline Velocity ........................................................................................................... 5
2 Alternatives .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Alternative 1 - Old Clifton .......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Alternative 2 - Glenwood ........................................................................................................... 6
3 Modeling Scenarios ............................................................................................................................. 9
4 Analysis Results ................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Baseline Results ...................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 Baseline Results in Old Clifton Area .......................................................................... 11
4.1.2 Baseline Results in Glenwood Area ........................................................................... 13
4.1.3 Baseline Low Pressure Areas in 390 Zone ................................................................ 13
4.1.4 Baseline High Pressure Areas in 580 Zone ............................................................... 15
4.2 Old Clifton Alternative Results ................................................................................................ 16
4.2.1 Pump Station at Elevation 317 Feet ........................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Pump Station at Elevation 284 Feet ........................................................................... 17
4.2.3 Pump Station at Elevation 265 Feet ........................................................................... 19
4.2.4 Low Pressure Areas in 390 Zone ............................................................................... 19
4.2.5 High Pressure Areas in 580 Zone .............................................................................. 19
4.3 Glenwood Alternative Results ................................................................................................. 19
4.3.1 Pump Station at Elevation 280 Feet ........................................................................... 20
4.3.2 Pump Station at Elevation 210 Feet ........................................................................... 20
4.3.3 Two Pump Stations in Series ..................................................................................... 21
4.3.4 Low Pressure Areas in 390 Zone ............................................................................... 22
4.3.5 High Pressure Areas in 580 Zone .............................................................................. 22
4.4 Reverse Flow Capacity ........................................................................................................... 22
4.5 Results Summary .................................................................................................................... 22
5 Project Cost ....................................................................................................................................... 23
5.1 Old Clifton Alternative .............................................................................................................. 23
5.2 Glenwood Alternative .............................................................................................................. 23
6 Funding Opportunities ....................................................................................................................... 23
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Tables
Table 1-1. 580 / 660 Zone source capacity analysis for 2039 demands .................................................... 4
Table 3-1. Hydraulic modeling scenarios ................................................................................................. 10
Table 4-1. Baseline at Old Clifton Tank area ........................................................................................... 13
Table 4-2. Baseline at Glenwood area ..................................................................................................... 13
Table 4-3. Baseline at low pressure area ................................................................................................. 14
Table 4-4. Baseline at high pressure area ............................................................................................... 15
Table 6-1. Funding Opportunities ............................................................................................................. 25
Figures
Figure 1-1. City of Port Orchard Water System Overview ........................................................................... 2
Figure 2-1. Alternative 1 - Old Clifton .......................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2-2. Alternative 2 - Glenwood ........................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4-1. Baseline areas ......................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 4-2. Baseline pressure at Atlas Apartments during 2037 PHD ...................................................... 14
Figure 4-3. Baseline pressure in Eldon Trails Community during 2037 PHD............................................ 16
Figure 4-4. 1,950 GPM Pump Station at 284 Ft, 2037 PHD High Pressure in Eldon Trails
Community ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Appendices
Appendix A – Cost Estimates
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1 Project Information
1.1 Background and Purpose
The City of Port Orchard (City) has obtained grant funding from the Washington State
Department of Health (DOH) to study the feasibility of consolidating the McCormick
Woods water system (McCormick Woods) with the City’s water system.
The City purchased the McCormick Woods water system in 1998 and has been
operating it as a satellite water system. The McCormick Woods water system comprises
the 580 Pressure Zone (580 Zone). Additional development in the McCormick Woods
area will also create a 660 Pressure Zone (660 Zone) that is fed from the 580 Zone (see
Figure 1-1, which is from the City of Port Orchard 2020 Water System Plan (WSP)).
The purpose of this feasibility study is to evaluate consolidation of the McCormick
Woods’ water system with the City’s water system by connecting the McCormick Woods
580 Pressure Zone to the City’s 390 Pressure Zone. Consolidation will improve source
redundancy and resiliency for both systems. The City is considering consolidation of
these two systems through a pump station allowing flows to be boosted from the 390
Zone to the 580 Zone and with pressure reducing valves (PRVs) allowing flow to enter
the 390 Zone from the 580 Zone. The connection will give both water systems an
increased ability to withstand and recover from natural and man-made disturbances.
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Figure 1-1. City of Port Orchard Water System Overview
1.2 Approach
This study includes the following:
Assessment of existing infrastructure
Identification of system connection alternatives
Analysis of alternatives for functionality
Estimation of costs for each alternative
Identification of funding opportunities for the improvements
1.3 Design Standards
This section describes the relevant design standards as listed in the City of Port Orchard
Water System Plan (2020).
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1.3.1 Pump Station Design
The 580 Pressure Zone is an open system (includes gravity storage). The DOH Water
System Design Manual (WSDM) calls for sources to an open system to meet the
following criteria:
1. Meet average day demand with the largest source out of service
2. Meet maximum day demand with all sources online
3. Meet maximum day demand while replenishing depleted fire suppression storage
within 72 hours with all sources online.
Per the City’s WSP, items 1 and 2 are considered with an 18 hour per day capacity
(more conservative than the WSDM’s recommended 20 hour per day capacity). Item 3
can be considered with 24 hour per day capacity.
Additionally, the City’s WSP requires the inlet side of the pump station to have a
minimum pressure of 20 psi during peak hour demand (PHD) conditions or maximum
day demand (MDD) conditions with fire flow. The distribution system must also maintain
a minimum pressure of 30 psi during PHD with operational and equalizing storage
depleted, and a minimum pressure of 20 psi during MDD with fire flow and operational,
equalizing, and fire suppression storage depleted. Maximum pressures should stay
below 100 psi, and when pressures exceed 80 psi individual costumer PRVs should be
included at their connection point.
The demands for the proposed pump station were considered using the 2039 demands
for the 580 and 660 Zones from the demand forecast in the WSP. (Note that the City’s
hydraulic model uses 2037 demands; however, for sizing of the pump station, 2039
demands were used). The total average day demand (ADD) for the 580/660 Zones is
736 gpm while the total MDD is 2,798 gpm.
The other sources into the McCormick Woods area includes the following:
Well 1 (580 Zone)- Assumed to be offline as its water rights will transfer to Well 11
(580 Zone).
Well 3 (580 Zone)- Assumed to be offline as its water rights will transfer to Well 11
(580 Zone).
City of Bremerton Intertie (580 Zone) - Assumed to be an emergency supply as part
of this study and not a permanent source.
Well 11 (580 Zone) - Future well with an assumed capacity of 750 gpm.
Well 12 (580 Zone) - Future well with an assumed capacity of 1,000 gpm.
Section 3.5.7 of the WSP discusses the interconnection between the 580 Zone and the
City’s system and states, “a booster station would need to be constructed with an initial
pump capacity of 650+/- GPM (2 – 650 GPM pumps, with a future capacity of 1,200+/-
GPM)”.
Assuming a 1,950 gpm capacity pump station (three 650 gpm pumps), Table 1-1
provides a source capacity analysis of the 580 and 660 Zones for the year 2039.
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Table 1-1. 580 / 660 Zone source capacity analysis for 2039 demands
Demand / Source Flow (gpm)
580 / 660 Zone 2039 Projected Demand
Average Day Demand 736
Maximum Day Demand 2,798
Flow to replenish fire suppression storage in 72 hr 421
Sources
Reduced Daily Operation (18 hours per day)
City of Bremerton Intertie 0
Well 1 0
Well 3 0
Well 11 563
Well 12 750
390 to 580 BPS Pump 1 488
390 to 580 BPS Pump 2 488
390 to 580 BPS Pump 3 488
Total Capacity 2,775
Total Capacity with Largest Offline 2,025
24 Hour Daily Operation
City of Bremerton Intertie 0
Well 1 0
Well 3 0
Well 11 750
Well 12 1,000
390 to 580 BPS Pump 1 650
390 to 580 BPS Pump 2 650
390 to 580 BPS Pump 3 650
Total Capacity 3,700
Total Capacity with Largest Offline 2,700
Source Surplus/(Deficiency) Checks
Average Day Demand with Largest Pump Offline 1,289
Maximum Day Demand (23)
Fire Storage Replenishment during MDD 861
Source Surplus/(Deficiency) Checks if assuming 20 hour capacity instead of 18 hour capacity
Average Day Demand with Largest Pump Offline 722
Maximum Day Demand 286
Fire Storage Replenishment during MDD 861
1This is based off a 1,875 gpm x 2 hour fire flow.
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Table 1-1 shows that when assuming an 18 hour per day pumping capacity, there is a
slight deficiency of 23 gpm. If assuming 20 hour per day capacity (WSDM
recommendation), the deficiency is resolved.
For this study, the full buildout pump station capacity was assumed to be 1,950 GPM
(which includes three 650 GPM pumps), similar to the WSP. This allows sources into the
580 / 660 Zones to provide the 2,039 MDD with the largest source out of service and
without the need for supply from the Bremerton intertie.
The McCormick Woods 580 Zone is currently served by a single 0.45 MG tank. A new
0.97 MG tank is proposed to be constructed in the 580 Zone to replace the existing tank.
Once the new tank is online, the City of Bremerton will take ownership of the existing 580
Zone tank and it will be separated from the McCormick Woods 580 Zone system.
A McCormick Woods 660 Zone tank is proposed to be constructed and connected to the
660 Zone via a proposed 580 to 660 Zone pump station.
1.3.2 Pipeline Velocity
Per the WSP, maximum velocity in distribution pipelines shall not exceed 8 feet per
second (fps) under PHD conditions and 10 fps during fire flow conditions.
2 Alternatives
Assessment of the existing infrastructure revealed two alternatives for connecting the two
systems. Both alternatives require installation of a pump station and new distribution
system piping.
Two alternatives have been selected to be analyzed as part of this study:
Alternative 1 - The first alternative is the northern route along SW Old Clifton Road.
Alternative 2 - The second alternative is the southern route in the Glenwood Road
SW area.
2.1 Alternative 1 - Old Clifton
The Old Clifton alternative connects the two systems by installing a new 12-inch
diameter distribution main along SW Old Clifton Road from Old Clifton Tank road to an
existing water main in the Eldon Trails community. This alternative requires installation of
approximately 5,800 LF of piping and a 1,950 GPM pump station. To evaluate the
impacts of elevation on the suction pressure, three pump station locations were
evaluated corresponding to the elevation contours of 317 feet, 284 feet and 265 feet (see
Figure 2-1).
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Figure 2-1. Alternative 1 - Old Clifton
2.2 Alternative 2 - Glenwood
The Glenwood alternative provides a connection between the two systems by installing a
new 12-inch diameter distribution main in an area that is currently undeveloped and
outside of the City’s right-of-way, between water mains currently being installed by the
Stetson Heights developer and a future water main anticipated to be installed to the west
of Stetson Heights by a future developer (northeast of the intersection of SW Dunraven
Ln and McCormick Woods Dr SW). This alternative requires installation of approximately
11,700 LF of piping, approximately 10,000 LF of which is anticipated to be installed by a
developer, and a 1,950 GPM pump station. To evaluate the impacts of elevation on the
suction pressure, two pump station locations were evaluated corresponding to the
elevation contours of 280 feet and 210 feet (see Figure 2-2).
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The Stetson Heights developer is providing a 12-inch diameter distribution main from the
existing end of the Port Orchard water system at South Sidney along SW Sedgewick
Road/Glenwood Road SW to the entrance to the Stetson Heights development. The
developer also proposes to install 12-inch diameter water mains within the Stetson
Heights development, which extends the Port Orchard water system approximately 4,800
feet west of South Sidney.
This route also relies on installation of a new water main from the existing McCormick
Woods system at the intersection of SW Dunraven Ln and McCormick Woods Dr SW
approximately 2,000 LF to the northeast.
As discussed later in Section 4.3.3, to avoid high pressures in the Stetson Heights
development, a secondary pump station scenario was evaluated (Pump Station 315 ft).
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3 Modeling Scenarios
For completing the hydraulic analysis for this study, the City’s InfoWater hydraulic model
of the distribution system, developed by BHC Consultants, LLC for the WSP, was used
which included demands for years 2017, 2027, and 2037. The 2027 facilities, tank set,
reservoir set, valve set, pipe set and control set were used, as these items had not been
developed for the 2037 scenario. Two minor modifications were made to the model,
including opening a pipe near Lowes and closing a pipe that created an uncontrolled
connection between the 390 Zone and 260 Sone. No additional validation or checks of
the model were completed except for adding infrastructure and demands specific to this
study.
The two alternative routes were added to the hydraulic model to determine required
pump and distribution main sizing and to evaluate the impacts of the interconnection on
the supply zone (Port Orchard 390 Zone) and the discharge zone (McCormick Woods
580 Zone).
For the Glenwood alternative two pump station scenario, demands were added to the
model for the area of the Stetson Heights development, including 412 ERUs, 195
GPD/ERU, MDD/ADD ratio of 3.8 and PHD/MDD ratio of 1.65. This information was
provided by BHC Consultants, LLC.
For each of the alternatives, the scenarios in Table 3-1 were used for the evaluation.
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4 Analysis Results
This section summarizes the results of the hydraulic analysis, including baseline results
and the results for the Old Clifton alternative and the Glenwood alternative.
4.1 Baseline Results
Baseline condition refers to the existing condition of the distribution system without the
addition of a new pump station and connection between the 390 and 580 Zones, for
2017 PHD, 2017 MDD, 2037 MDD, and 2037 PHD. It also describes the baseline low-
pressure and high-pressure areas in the 390 and 580 Zones that exist without the
addition of new pump stations.
Baseline scenarios are described in Table 3-1.
4.1.1 Baseline Results in Old Clifton Area
The Old Clifton alternative includes a pump station located along SW Old Clifton Road
between the Old Clifton Tank (390 Zone) and McCormick Woods (580 Zone). Table 4-1
establishes the baseline pressure in the 390 Zone distribution system along SW Old
Clifton Rd adjacent to the Old Clifton Tank (west of intersection with Highway 16).
Figure 4-1 displays this area. These baseline pressures will be referred to in the results
analysis section when evaluating the impacts of the new pump station on the existing
distribution system pressures.
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Table 4-1. Baseline at Old Clifton Tank area
Scenario Pressure
2017 PHD >52 psi
2017 MDD+FF >46 psi
2037 PHD >51 psi
2037 MDD+FF >49 psi
4.1.2 Baseline Results in Glenwood Area
Alternative 2 includes a pump station on SW Sedgewick Road/Glenwood Road SW
between the intersection of SW Sedgewick Road/Sidney Rd SW (390 Zone) and
McCormick Woods (580 Zone). Table 4-2 establishes the baseline pressures in the 390
Zone at the intersection of SW Sedgewick Road/Sidney Rd SW. Figure 4-1 displays this
area. These baseline pressures will be referred to in the results analysis section when
evaluating the impacts of the new pump station on the existing distribution system
pressures.
Table 4-2. Baseline at Glenwood area
Scenario Pressure
2017 PHD >73 psi
2017 MDD+FF >59 psi
2037 PHD >74 psi
2037 MDD+FF >71 psi
Note: Glenwood Area refers to intersection of SW
Sedgewick RD and SW Sidney Rd.
4.1.3 Baseline Low Pressure Areas in 390 Zone
At baseline conditions, there are areas of the 390 Zone that are modeled to already
experience low pressures. Per the City’s WSP Section 3.5.11, “Pressures below 40 psi
existing at the following locations…In the 390 zone in the area along Sidney Ave.
between Lippert Dr W and Alpha Ln. where elevations are above 300-feet. The model
predicts static pressures in this area to be between 20-30 psi, with the Melcher pump
station off. However, staff reported that no pressure complaints have been received from
the area.” It is important to note that these conditions are anticipated to occur in the
system with or without the addition of the new pump station.
At baseline conditions, the model indicates pressures along Sidney Avenue from Well
9/Park Reservoir to Well 8 are lower than 30 psi, with pressures being below 20 psi at
1800 Sidney Avenue (Atlas Apartments). Figure 4-2 displays this area with 2037 PHD
pressures, and Table 4-3 displays the pressures for multiple scenarios.
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Figure 4-2. Baseline pressure at Atlas Apartments during 2037 PHD
Table 4-3. Baseline at low pressure area
Scenario Pressure
2017 PHD >23 psi
2017 MDD+FF >17 psi
2037 PHD >10 psi
2037 MDD+FF >23 psi
Note: Low Pressure Area refers to Atlas Apartments
Area.
The model results also indicate low pressures in the following areas:
Along Sherman Avenue south of intersection with W Melcher Street, and
Near future Well 13.
On March 19, 2021, City staff took pressure readings in this area of the distribution
system, to investigate this low pressure situation. The lowest pressure recorded in this
area was 44 psi (at a hydrant). This indicates that the model may be representing lower
pressures than actually exist in this small area. While outside the scope of this effort, the
City may choose to further investigate and refine this area of the hydraulic model.
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4.1.4 Baseline High Pressure Areas in 580 Zone
At baseline conditions, there are low elevation areas of the 580 Zone distribution system
that experience high pressures. It is important to note that these conditions are
anticipated to occur in the system with or without the addition of the new pump station.
Pressures in the Eldon Trails community (Viridian Ave SW) approach or exceed 100 psi.
Per the City’s WSP Section 3.1.5, “when pressures exceed 80 psi, the customer should
provide and maintain individual PRVs.” It is anticipated that even without the addition of
the new pump station, that PRVs will be needed in this area to maintain pressure below
80 psi. Figure 4-3 displays this area with 2037 PHD pressures, and Table 4-4 displays
the pressures for multiple scenarios.
Table 4-4. Baseline at high pressure area
Scenario Pressure
2017 PHD 103 psi
2017 MDD+FF 96 psi
2037 PHD 100 psi
2037 MDD+FF 103 psi
Note: High pressure area refers to Eldon Trails
community.
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Figure 4-3. Baseline pressure in Eldon Trails Community during 2037 PHD
4.2 Old Clifton Alternative Results
This section discusses the results for the Old Clifton alternative route.
Analysis of the pipelines at 1,950 GPM indicated a 12-inch pipe would experience 10 psi
combined headloss on the suction and discharge distribution main, with 2 ft headloss per
1,000 ft on the discharge and 8 ft headloss per 1,000 ft on the suction. A 16-inch pipe
would experience 3 psi headloss. A 12-inch pipe was selected for the analysis.
The velocity in the 12-inch water main at 1,950 GPM is approximately 6 fps, which is less
than the maximum allowed 8 fps.
The pump station was evaluated at three elevation contours: 317 feet, 284 feet and 265
feet.
4.2.1 Pump Station at Elevation 317 Feet
The pump station was initially evaluated at 1,950 GPM for an elevation contour of 317
feet at 2037 PHD. See Figure 2-1 for location of this pump station. The results indicate
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10 psi on the suction side of the pump station and 136 psi on the discharge side. At this
flow rate, a lower elevation pump station would be required to meet City design
standards.
Additional analysis was performed at 1,300 GPM. At 2037 PHD, the suction pressure is
16 psi. At this flow rate, a lower elevation pump station would be required to meet City
design standards.
Additional analysis was performed at 650 GPM. At 650 GPM, the suction pressure is 21
psi and the discharge pressures is 109 psi. At 2037 MDD, with a fire flow of 1,000 GPM
in the 390 Zone to the east of Old Clifton Tank, suction pressure at the pump station
drops to 16 psi. At this flow rate, a lower elevation pump station would be required to
meet City design standards.
4.2.2 Pump Station at Elevation 284 Feet
A pump station at an elevation contour of 284 feet (east of intersection with SW Chawla
Ct, see Figure 2-1 for location) at 1,950 GPM at 2037 PHD results in approximately 27
psi on the suction side and 155 psi on the discharge size of the pump station.
Services between the discharge side of the pump station and the existing McCormick
Woods system would require pressure reducing valves. Other than the high-pressure
area in the Eldon Trails community (Figure 4-4), pressures within the 580 Zone are
generally less than 100 psi.
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Figure 4-4. 1,950 GPM Pump Station at 284 Ft, 2037 PHD High Pressure in
Eldon Trails Community
At 2037 MDD, with a fire flow of 1,000 GPM in the 390 Zone to the east of Old Clifton
Tank, suction pressure at the pump station drops to 22 psi. The pressures in the area of
the 390 Zone adjacent to the fire flow are greater than 33 psi, which is a reduction of
approximately 17 psi from baseline pressures.
In general, the addition of a fire flow at 2037 MDD in the McCormick Woods system
results in insignificant impacts to pressure in the 580 Zone.
The results indicate that the pump station could be installed in this location, but that the
new main connecting the existing Port Orchard system to the new pump station would
need to be classified as a transmission main and would not be able to serve residential
customers along SW Old Clifton Road. To serve these areas, a parallel distribution main
would need to be installed from the discharge side of the pump station approximately
500 LF east along SW Old Clifton Road. This distribution main would require a pressure
reducing valve to maintain pressures below 100 psi.
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4.2.3 Pump Station at Elevation 265 Feet
A pump station at an elevation contour of 265 feet (just west of the intersection of the
existing Old Clifton Tank main and SW Old Clifton Rd, see Figure 2-1 for location) at a
flow rate of 1,950 GPM at 2037 PHD provides approximately 37 psi on the suction side
and 165 psi on the discharge side of the pump station. Services off the discharge side of
the pump station distribution main would require pressure reducing valves. Other than
the high-pressure area previously described in the Eldon Trails community, pressures
within the 580 Zone are less than 100 psi.
At 2037 MDD, with a fire flow of 1,000 GPM in the 390 Zone to the east of Old Clifton
Tank, suction pressure at the pump station drops to 32 psi. The pressures in area of the
390 Zone adjacent to the fire flow are similar to the results of the pump station at an
elevation contour 284 feet and are greater than 30 psi.
In general, the addition of a fire flow at 2037 MDD in McCormick Woods results in
insignificant impacts to pressure in the 580 Zone.
This scenario meets the City’s design standards for pump stations.
4.2.4 Low Pressure Areas in 390 Zone
The pressures in the baseline low pressure area identified in Section 4.1.3 decrease by
approximately 5 psi at PHD and 15 psi at MDD+FF. At current model conditions, this
decreases the pressures in this area to approximately 5 psi. Pressures in this area would
need to be increased to a baseline of 45 psi such that the pressure drop from the pump
station does not drop these areas below 30 psi.
Field information obtained by the City per Section 4.1.3 indicates that pressures in this
area may be higher than pressures determined by the model. The City may choose to
further investigate and refine the model results in this area to evaluate if these impacts
are anticipated to be realized in the system.
4.2.5 High Pressure Areas in 580 Zone
The pressures in the baseline high pressure areas identified in Section 4.1.4 increase by
approximately 20 psi. At current conditions, this increases the pressures in this area to
120 psi. As stated in the City’s Water System Plan (2020), this area requires PRVs in
any condition. As such, these high pressures are not a limiting factor on the design of the
pump station.
4.3 Glenwood Alternative Results
This section discusses the results for the Glenwood alternative route.
Analysis of the pipeline at 1,950 GPM indicated a 12-inch pipe would experience 33 psi
combined headloss on the suction and discharge distribution main, with 10 ft headloss
per 1,000 ft on the mains on both the discharge and suction sides of the pump station. A
16-inch pipe would experience 10 psi combined headloss on the suction and discharge
distribution main, with 3 ft headloss per 1,000 ft on the mains on both the discharge and
suction sides of the pump station. A 12-inch pipe was selected for the analysis.
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The velocity in the 12-inch water main is approximately 6 fps, which is less than the
City’s maximum allowed velocity of 8 fps.
The pump station was evaluated at two elevation contour locations: 280 feet and 210
feet.
An additional scenario evaluated the use of two pump stations in series.
4.3.1 Pump Station at Elevation 280 Feet
The pump station was initially evaluated at an elevation contour of 280 feet, with a pump
flow rate of 1,950 GPM at 2037 PHD. See Figure 2-2 for location. The results indicate
complete pressure loss on the suction side of the pump station. At this flow rate, a lower
elevation pump station would be required to meet the City’s design standards.
Additional analysis was performed at 1,300 GPM. At 1,300 GPM at 2037 PHD, the
suction pressure is 10 psi. At this flow rate, a lower elevation pump station would be
required to meet the City’s design standards.
Additional analysis was performed at 650 GPM. At 650 GPM, the suction pressure is 22
psi and the discharge pressures is 127 psi. At 2037 MDD, with a fire flow of 1,000 GPM
in the 390 Zone at the intersection of SW Sedgewick Rd and Sidney Road SW, suction
pressure at the pump station drops to 12 psi. The pressures in the area of the 390 Zone
adjacent to the fire flow remain above 50 psi with a decrease of approximately 20 psi
from baseline conditions. A suction pressure of 12 psi is below the City’s design
standards; however, this option could be considered if the new main connecting the
existing Port Orchard system to the new pump station were classified as a transmission
main and would not be able to be used to serve residential customers along SW
Sedgewick Rd. There currently does not appear to be residences in this area; however,
to serve these areas in the future, a parallel distribution main would need to be installed
from the discharge side of the pump station approximately 2,000 LF east along SW
Sedgewick Road. This distribution main would require a pressure reducing valve to
maintain pressures below 100 psi.
The pressures in the Stetson Heights development area would exceed allowable
pressures, resulting in the need for PRVs at each residence.
In addition, by 2039, another pump station would need to be installed at the Old Clifton
location to meet MDD, due to the constrained pumping capacity of the Glenwood pump
station if built at this location.
In general, fire flow in the McCormick Woods system results in insignificant impacts to
pressure in the 580 Zone.
To improve the suction pressure, the Glenwood pump station could be located at the
lower elevation (see next section).
4.3.2 Pump Station at Elevation 210 Feet
A pump station at an elevation contour of 210 feet (east of intersection with SW Hepburn
Way, see Figure 2-2 for location) at a flow rate of 1,950 GPM at 2037 PHD, provides
approximately 23 psi on the suction side and 203 psi on the discharge size of the pump
station.
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At 2037 MDD, with a fire flow of 1,000 GPM in the 390 Zone at the intersection of SW
Sedgewick Rd and Sidney Road SW, suction pressure at the pump station drops to 12
psi. The pressures in the area of the 390 Zone adjacent to the fire flow drop to 21 psi
with a decrease of approximately 30 psi from baseline conditions.
In general, fire flow in McCormick Woods results in insignificant impacts to pressure in
the 580 Zone.
Additional analysis was performed at 1,300 GPM at this elevation. At 1,300 GPM and
2037 PHD, the pump station suction pressure is 27 psi and the discharge pressure is
196 psi.
At 2037 MDD, with a fire flow of 1,000 GPM in the 390 at the intersection of SW
Sedgewick Rd and Sidney Road SW, suction pressure at the pump station is 30 psi. The
pressures in area of the 390 Zone adjacent to the fire flow is 37 psi with a pressure
decrease of approximately 13 psi from baseline.
The pressures in the Stetson Heights development area would exceed allowable
pressures, resulting in the need for PRVs at each residence.
At an elevation contour of 210 feet, the maximum flow rate that meets the City’s design
standards is 1,300 GPM.
4.3.3 Two Pump Stations in Series
As described above, with a single pump station, the pressures in the area of the Stetson
Heights development were higher than 100 psi and would likely require individual PRVs
for each residence. To address the high pressures in this area, two pump stations could
be installed in series to create a middle pressure zone (essentially in Stetson Heights)
between the 390 Zone and the 580 Zone.
The scenario evaluated the following pump stations:
Pump Station 1 (PS1): 1,300 GPM at an elevation of 210 feet, located as described
above in Section 4.3.2.
Pump Station 2 (PS2): 1,300 GPM at an elevation of 315 feet, located immediately
west of the Stetson Heights development (see Figure 2-2).
The model results indicate it is possible to create a middle pressure zone, with PS1
discharge pressures of 127 psi, pressures in the Stetson Heights development ranging
between 40 psi and 105 psi, and the suction pressure of PS2 approximately 20 psi
higher than the lowest pressure in the middle zone.
It may be possible to design PS1 with a small jockey pump and a pressurized bladder
tank sized to minimize the number of pump starts during low flow conditions.
Alternatively, a small ground level tank could be constructed to serve as a hydraulic
break. PS1 would pump into this tank, which then would establish the hydraulic grade of
the new middle pressure zone, with PS2 pumping out of it. If this approach were taken,
said tank would likely be best located in the northwest portion of the Stetson Heights
area, based on elevations.
This scenario is required to meet the City’s design standards.
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4.3.4 Low Pressure Areas in 390 Zone
At 1,300 GPM (the largest flow rate that meets the City’s design standards for a pump
station in this area), the pressures in the baseline low pressure area in the 390 Zone
identified in Section 4.1.3 decrease by approximately 12 psi at PHD and approximately
25 psi at MDD+FF. At current model conditions, this decreases the pressures in this area
to approximately 0 psi. Pressures in this area would need to be increased to a baseline
of 55 psi such that the pressure drop from the pump station does not drop these areas
below 30 psi.
Field information obtained by the City per Section 4.1.3 indicates that pressures in this
area may be higher than pressures determined by the model. The City may choose to
further investigate and refine the model results in this area to evaluate if these impacts
are anticipated to be realized in the system.
4.3.5 High Pressure Areas in 580 Zone
At 1,300 GPM (the largest flow rate that meets the City’s design standards for a pump
station in this area), the pressures in the baseline high pressure areas in the 580 Zone
identified in Section 4.1.4 increase by approximately 18 psi at PHD and approximately 10
psi at MDD+FF. As stated in the Water System Plan (2020), this area requires PRVs in
any condition. As such, these high pressures are not a limiting factor on the design of the
pump station.
4.4 Reverse Flow Capacity
An evaluation was performed to determine the maximum capacity that can flow from the
580 Zone to the 390 Zone through a pressure reducing/sustaining valve.
The Old Clifton route is able to flow 2,300 GPM while maintaining greater than 20 psi in
the 580 Zone.
The Glenwood route is able to flow 2,400 GPM while maintaining greater than 20 psi in
the 580 Zone.
4.5 Results Summary
In summary, a 1,950 GPM pump station to connect the 390 Zone with the 580 Zone in
the Old Clifton area would need to be located at 284 feet to meet the City’s design
standards and in combination with Well 11 and Well 12 will provide MDD for both the 580
Zone and 660 Zone with the largest pump offline and an assumed 20 hours of pumping
per day. If this location were selected, the City may consider installing a 500 LF parallel
distribution main to serve customers on the pipe between the City’s existing system and
the suction side of the pump station. To improve the suction pressures, a pump station
could be installed at an elevation contour of 265 feet. This location would require
installation of PRVs for customers on the discharge pipe between the pump station and
the existing McCormick Woods water system.
For the Glenwood area, the pump station that meets the City’s design standards is a
1,300 GPM pump station at an elevation contour of 210 feet. A pump station of this size
will meet MDD through 2023; however, an additional pump station would need to be
constructed along Old Clifton to meet future demands. The additional pumping capacity
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needed to meet 2039 MDD is 650 GPM. In order to minimize high pressures in the
Stetson Heights development area, a second pump station could be installed to the west
of the development.
This analysis indicates that an area within the City’s system that is currently predicted in
the hydraulic model to have low operating pressures may see said pressures reduced
even further with the addition of the proposed pump station (in either location). This area
of potential concern is located near Atlas Apartments on Sidney Avenue. However, as
noted above in Section 4.1.3, the City has not received low pressure complaints in this
area and field information indicates actual pressures are higher than those resulting from
the model, so it is unclear how significant an issue this presently is. Prior to proceeding
with predesign efforts on the pump station, it is recommended that this issue be further
evaluated, including field testing of current pressures and potentially recalibration of the
model in this area.
5 Project Cost
This section summarizes the costs associated with each alternative.
5.1 Old Clifton Alternative
The preferred Old Clifton alternative includes installation of 5,800 LF of 12-inch ductile
iron water main within Old Clifton Road and construction of a 1,950 GPM pump station at
an elevation contour of 265 feet. The cost associated with this alternative, including
construction and engineering fees, is estimated to be $3.7M. See Appendix A for details
of the estimate.
5.2 Glenwood Alternative
The preferred Glenwood alternative includes two pump stations in series, including
construction of a 1,300 GPM pump station at an elevation contour of 210 feet (including
jockey pumps and a bladder tank), construction of a 1,300 GPM pump station at an
elevation contour of 315 feet, and installation of 11,700 LF of 12-inch ductile iron water
main, approximately 10,000 LF of which is anticipated to be installed by a developer. The
cost for all water mains is included in the estimate. The cost associated with this
alternative, including construction and engineering fees, is estimated to be $6.4M. See
Appendix A for details of the estimate.
6 Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities for both alternatives are the same. Funding opportunities that were
evaluated are included in Table 6-1.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Loan (DWSRF) appears to be a potential option for
this project. There is up to $5M available per jurisdiction, and the loan interest rate is
1.75% plus origination costs for a 20-year term. The funding cycle begins in October.
The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding applies to projects
with greater than $25M. The City may consider combining multiple projects to meet this
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minimum requirement. This loan comes with a 5-year debt service deferral after
construction is complete. Interest rates vary and are currently between 1.2% to 2.0%.
WIFIA will fund 49% of total project cost. Typical term is 30 years.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) is a grant with a cost share
element. This funding source may be an option and includes the requirement to be a
sub-applicant through the State of Washington. Pre-applications for this grant are
typically due to the State by October. $50M maximum per application with a 25% cost
share.
The Public Works Board (PWB) - Construction Loan may be an option. This loan is a
competitive process and funding occurs in six-month cycles. There is a maximum $10
million dollar award per jurisdiction per biennium limit.
Final Project Report Feasibility Study: Port Orchard & McCormick Woods Water System Consolidation March 31, 2021 | 25 Table 6-1. Funding Opportunities Likely Rank of Applicability (1 = applicable, 2= likely applicable, 3=may be applicable) Funding Source Agency Applicability Eligibility Amount Available Terms Funding Cycle Website 1 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) WA DOH DWSRF funds all types of drinking water projects. SRF typically provides low interest loans but offers some grants and principal forgiveness for low-income communities and green infrastructure projects. Local Agencies. Must have an approved or pending Water System Plan. Must have construction component. Cannot address growth or fire flow. $5M/jurisdiction. Potential subsidy for low-income areas based on affordability index. 1.75% interest rate, plus origination costs. 20-year term. 1 % loan fees. Oct 1- Nov 30 https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/DrinkingWater/WaterSystemAssistance/DrinkingWaterStateRevolvingFundDWSRF 3 Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) EPA Eligible Projects: Projects eligible under CWSRF and DWSRF. Enhanced energy efficiency projects at drinking water facilities and wastewater facilities. Brackish or seawater desalination, aquifer recharge, alternative water supply, and water recycling projects. Drought prevention, reduction, or mitigation projects. Acquisition of property if it is integral to the project or will mitigate the environmental impact. A combination of projects secured by a common security pledge or submitted under one application by an SRF program. Funds can go towards pre-construction activities and construction activities. Local agencies Project must be greater than $25M. No maximum project size. 5-year debt service deferral after construction complete, interest rates vary, currently 1.2-2%, based on average weighted life of the loan. WIFIA will fund 49% of total project cost. Typical term is 30 years. Prospective borrowers must submit a WIFIA Letter of Interest (LOI) to EPA that describes the project’s eligibility, financial creditworthiness, engineering feasibility, and alignment with EPA’s policy priorities. If selected by EPA the prospective borrower is invited to submit a WIFIA application. LOIs are typically due in early Fall (Oct 15, 2020) https://www.epa.gov/wifia 2 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) FEMA (through State) Replaces former "Pre-Hazard Mitigation Grant Program", specifically geared towards resilient infrastructure funding Local agencies are eligible, but as a "sub applicant" through the State. $450M total, $50M per application 25% Cost Share Required Check WA deadlines. FEMA accepts applications through January, but WA State applications are typically due by October https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/fy2020-nofo 1 Public Works Board (PWB) - Construction Loan WA State Public Works Board There is approximately $68 million set aside for construction applications. Award is based on a competitive process. Applications every six months starting in June 2019, until the appropriated funds are exhausted. There is a maximum $10 million dollar award per jurisdiction per biennium limit, with a loan term of 20 years, including 5 years for completion. Applications may be submitted for emergencies at any time. Local agencies $68M total, up to $10M per jurisdiction Determined prior to funding cycle June-July, Dec-Jan https://www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/pwb-financing/
Appendix A – Cost Estimates
31-Mar-21
Item #Description Unit Unit Cost Qty Total
General
1 MOBILIZATION LS 6% 1 88,500$
2 PUMPS - 650 GPM EA 54,000$ 3 162,000$
3 PUMP STATION BUILDING (INCLUDES ELECTRICAL, I&C) SF 300$ 700 210,000$
4 PUMP STATION VALVES - 12-INCH GATE EA 12,000$ 6 72,000$
5 PUMP STATION VALVES - PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE EA 5,000$ 3 15,000$
6 PUMP STATION VALVES - 12-INCH CHECK EA 8,600$ 2 17,200$
7 12-INCH GATE - BURIED EA 8,200$ 4 32,800$
8 12-INCH DUCTILE IRON MAIN - INSTALLED LF 98$ 5800 565,500$
9 PAVEMENT REMOVAL, HAUL AND RESTORATION SY 78$ 3867 299,700$
10 GENERATOR - 200 kW LS 100,000$ 1 100,000$
11 -$
12 -$
SUBTOTAL (INCLUDING MOB)$1,562,700
CONTRACTOR OH&P 15%$234,400
SALES TAX 9%$161,700
CONTINGENCY - CONSTRUCTION 50%$979,400
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION $2,938,200
ENGINEERING DESIGN 10%$293,820
CONTINGENCY - DESIGN 50%$146,910
ENGINEERING - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 10%$293,820
SUBTOTAL ENGINEERING $734,550
GRAND TOTAL $3,673,000
City of Port Orchard
McCormick Woods Consolidation Study
Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
Old Clifton Alternative
31-Mar-21
Item #Description Unit Unit Cost Qty Total
General
1 MOBILIZATION LS 6% 1 152,300$
2 PUMPS PS1 - 650 GPM, 100 HP EA 54,000$ 3 162,000$
3 PUMPS PS2 - 650 GPM, 100 HP EA 6,000$ 2 12,000$
4 BLADDER TANK EA 25,000$ 1 25,000$
5 PUMP STATION BUILDING 1 (INCLUDES ELECTRICAL, I&C) SF 300$ 700 210,000$
6 PUMPS PS2 - 650 GPM, 100 HP EA 54,000$ 3 162,000$
7 PUMP STATION BUILDING 2 (INCLUDES ELECTRICAL, I&C) SF 300$ 700 210,000$
8 PUMP STATION VALVES - 12-INCH GATE EA 12,000$ 12 144,000$
9 PUMP STATION VALVES - PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE EA 5,000$ 6 30,000$
10 PUMP STATION VALVES - 12-INCH CHECK EA 8,600$ 4 34,400$
11 12-INCH GATE - BURIED EA 8,200$ 8 65,600$
12
12-INCH DUCTILE IRON MAIN - INSTALLED
(ASSUMES ALL PIPE TO CONNECT EXISTING SYSTEMS)LF 98$ 11,654 1,136,300$
13
PAVEMENT REMOVAL, HAUL AND RESTORATION
(SW SEDGEWICK ROAD ONLY)SY 78$ 1900 147,300$
14 GENERATOR - 200 kW LS 100,000$ 2 200,000$
SUBTOTAL (INCLUDING MOB)$2,690,900
CONTRACTOR OH&P 15%$403,600
SALES TAX 9%$278,500
CONTINGENCY - CONSTRUCTION 50%$1,686,500
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION $5,059,500
ENGINEERING DESIGN 10%$505,950
CONTINGENCY - DESIGN 50%$252,975
ENGINEERING - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 10%$505,950
SUBTOTAL ENGINEERING $1,264,875
GRAND TOTAL $6,324,000
City of Port Orchard
McCormick Woods Consolidation Study
Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
Glenwood Alternative
Water CIP
CIP No.Project Name Cost Estimate Percent CFC CFC Portion $
1 580 Zone Storage $2,850,000 100%$2,850,000
2 CIP No. 2 Combined $8,766,852 75%$6,575,139
2A Well 13 Development & Treatment n/a
2B Maple Ave Improvements and Water Main Replacement n/a
2C 390 to 260 Rezone PRVs (4 each)n/a
3 Well 11 Development, Treatment, and Booster Pump Station $8,000,000 25%$2,000,000
4 580 Zone Transmission & Distribution Main $1,235,000 100%$1,235,000
5 390 Zone Storage $3,000,000 100%$3,000,000
6 Telemetry Upgrades $100,000 25%$25,000
7 390 to 580 Zone Booster Station (Old Clifton)$750,000 75%$562,500
8 580 to 390 Zone Transmission Main (580/390 PRV to Old CliftonTank)$1,325,000 75%$993,750
9 Well 12 Development, Treatment, and Booster Pump Station $7,000,000 100%$7,000,000
10 Melcher Pump Station Upgrade $500,000 25%$125,000
11 PRV Improvements per Hydraulic Model $350,000 50%$175,000
12 390 to 580 Zone Booster Station, 1st Lift (Glenwood)$900,000 0%$0
13 391 to 580 Zone Booster Station, 2nd Lift (Glenwood)$725,000 100%$725,000
14 390 to 580 Zone Transmission Main (to Glenwood PS)$2,750,000 75%$2,062,500
15 580 to 660 Zone Booster Station $750,000 100%$750,000
16 660 Zone Storage $2,850,000 100%$2,850,000
17 Well 7 Treatment/Pump Station Upgrades $750,000 0%$0
18 Main Replacements per Hydraulic Model $2,000,000 25%$500,000
19 Annual Main Replacement Program (Upsize 1"-4" main to 6"-8") See Table 1 $2,500,000 0%$0
20 Annual Valve Replacement Program $720,000 0%$0
21 Annual Hydrant Replacement Program $450,000 0%$0
22 Foster Pilot Mitigation Projects $1,000,000 100%$1,000,000
23 390 Zone Low Pressure Booster Pumps for Existing Water Services $600,000 100%$600,000
24 Black Jack Creek (Kendall) Water Main Crossing $750,000 0%$0
Total Water Capital Improvement Plan Improvements $50,621,852 $33,028,889
65%
City of Port Orchard
EXHIBIT A 2020-2030 Water System Capital Improvement Plan
Water CIP for CFC Update 4-30, 5/7/2021, Page 1
City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No. Public Hearing Meeting Date:
May 11, 2021
Subject Adoption of Ordinance No. 022-21, Prepared by: Mark Dorsey, P.E.
Adopting the 2021 Water System Public Works Director
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Atty Routing No: 366922.0013 – Water
Atty Review Date: 05.06.2021
Summary: As a function of the Water System Plan (WSP) Update, currently anticipated to be approved
by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) this Fall, the City’s Public Works Department has
updated the Water System Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Due to unforeseen COVID19-related
delays in the DOH approval of the WSP Update, coupled with the City’s need to timely update its CIP so
as to update its Capital Facilities Charges (CFCs) to reflect current needs and costs, the Public Works
Department is seeking early adoption of the Water System CIP as a standalone action item. This is a
necessary precursor to the proposed amendment of the Water System Capital Facility Charge (CFC) to
proceed. Please recall that at the April 27, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, Staff presented the
Water System Capital Improvement Program 2020-2030, which included 1) the updated Water System
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and 2) methodology alternatives for an update to the City’s Water
System Capital Facility Charge (CFC). The purpose of the presentation was to 1) determine whether
the current Water System CFC’s are equitable and adequate to fund both the needed Water CIP’s and
to maintain the current water system and 2) to explore alternative CFC methodologies.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 7 – Utilities (Sewer)
Recommendation: Staff recommends opening and holding the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 022-
21.
Alternatives: Do not hold Public Hearing
Attachments: Ordinance No. 022-21 w/ Exhibit A (Water System Capital Improvement Plan)
City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029
Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No. Business Item Meeting Date:
May 11, 2021
Subject Adoption of Ordinance No. 022-21, Prepared by: Mark Dorsey, P.E.
Adopting the 2021 Water System Public Works Director
Capital Improvement Plan Atty Routing No: 366922.0013 – Water
Atty Review Date: 05.06.2021
Summary: Earlier this evening, a duly-noticed Public Hearing was held before the City Council on the
proposed adoption of the 2021 Water System Capital Improvement Plan.
As a function of the Water System Plan (WSP) Update, currently anticipated to be approved by the
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) this Fall, the City’s Public Works Department has
updated the Water System Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Due to unforeseen COVID19-related
delays in the DOH approval of the WSP Update, coupled with the City’s need to timely update its CIP so
as to update its Capital Facilities Charges (CFCs) to reflect current needs and costs, the Public Works
Department is seeking early adoption of the Water System CIP for the amendment of the Water
System Capital Facility Charge (CFC) to proceed. Please recall that at the April 27, 2021 Regular City
Council Meeting, Staff presented the Water System Capital Improvement Program 2020-2030, which
included 1) the updated Water System Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and 2) methodology
alternatives for an update to the City’s Water System Capital Facility Charge (CFC). The purpose of the
presentation was to 1) determine whether the current Water System CFC’s are equitable and adequate
to fund both the needed Water CIP’s and to maintain the current water system and 2) to explore
alternative CFC methodologies.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 7 – Utilities (Sewer)
Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance No. 022-21, thereby adopting the 2021
Water System Capital Improvement Plan.
Motion for Consideration: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 022-21, thereby adopting the 2021 Water
System Capital Improvement Plan.
Alternatives: Do not adopt
Fiscal Impact: Adoption of the 2021 Water System Capital Improvement Plan will have fiscal impact
and a Budget Amendment may be required.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 022-21 w/ Exhibit A (2021 Water System Capital Improvement Plan)
ORDINANCE NO. 022-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
THE UPDATED 2021 WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, the
City Council updated its Water System Plan in 2009; and
WHEREAS, at the direction of the City Council, the City conducted a comprehensive review
of the Water System Plan, including new system modeling, and has identified necessary updates its
existing Water System Plan due to increased development that likely necessitates the construction of
new infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt a new Water System Plan to reflect these updates, and
has submitted that plan for approval to the Washington State Department of Health for approval; and
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, DOH has estimated a lengthy delay
for review and approval of proposed Water System Plans, while the City has an emergent need to
adopt an updated Capital Improvement Plan – a component of the Water System Plan—so as to
timely update the City’s Water Capital Facilities Charges to accurate reflect need and costs; and
WHEREAS, upon approval from DOH, the City commits to the adoption of the Water System
Plan, inclusive of the CIP, in a final action on the Water System Plan; and
WHEREAS, a State Environmental Policy Act Checklist for the proposed CIP herein was
prepared by City staff and on October 26, 2020, the City’s SEPA Official issued a Determination of Non-
Significance (DNS); and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed Public Hearing before the City Council on the proposed amendments
was held on May 11, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Capital Improvement Plan attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated herein by this reference serves the public health, safety, and general welfare of
the citizens of Port Orchard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also finds that the Capital Improvement Plan is consistent with the
goals and policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and with the Growth Management Act, Chapter
36.70A RCW; now, therefore,
Ordinance No.022-21
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. . The City’s 2021 Water Capital Improvement Plan is hereby adopted as set
forth in Exhibit A hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after posting and
publication as required by law. A summary of this Ordinance may be published in lieu of the entire
ordinance, as authorized by State Law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 11th day of May 2021.
_________________________
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sponsored by:
____________ _______________
Charlene A. Archer, City Attorney Cindy Lucarelli, Councilmember
City of Port Orchard
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Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No. Public Hearing 6B Meeting Date:
May 11, 2021
Subject First Public Hearing on the Adoption of Prepared by: Mark Dorsey, P.E.
Ordinance No. 023-21Amending Public Works Director
POMC 13.04 and Increasing the Water Atty Routing No: 366922.0013 – Water
System Capital Facility Charge Atty Review Date: 05/05/2021
Summary: At the April 27, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting, Staff presented the draft Water System
Capital Improvement Program 2020-2030, which included 1) the updated Water System Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) and 2) methodology alternatives for an update to the City’s Water System
Capital Facility Charge (CFC). The purpose of the presentation was to 1) determine whether the
current Water System CFC’s are equitable and adequate to fund both the needed Water CIP’s and to
maintain the current water system; and 2) to explore alternative CFC methodologies. Based on
feedback from Council during that presentation, staff prepared Ordinance No. 023-21, which will
amend POMC 13.04 to effectuate the proposed increase to the Water CFC and will be on the May 25,
2021 Regular Council Meeting for consideration, following a second Public Hearing on that same date.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 7 – Utilities
Recommendation: Staff recommends holding the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 032-21.
Alternatives: Do not hold the Public Hearing.
Attachments: Water System Capital Facility Charge Methodology - Presentation
Water System
Capital Facility Charge
05.11.2021
Water System Capital Facility
Charges
Capital Facilities Charges (CFCs) are one-
time fees, paid at the time of development,
intended to recover a share of the cost of
system capacity needed to serve growth.
They serve two primary purposes:
•To provide equity between existing and new
customers; and
•To provide a source of funding for system capital costs,
as growth occurs.
General CFC Calculation Methodology
Cost Basis
Applicable Customer BaseCapital Facility Charge (CFC) =
CIP No.Project Name Cost Estimate Percent CFC CFC Portion $
1 580 Zone Storage $2,850,000 100%$2,850,000
2 CIP No. 2 Combined $8,766,852 75%$6,575,139
2A Well 13 Development & Treatment n/a
2B Maple Ave Improvements and Water Main Replacement n/a
2C 390 to 260 Rezone PRVs (4 each)n/a
3 Well 11 Development, Treatment, and Booster Pump Station $8,000,000 25%$2,000,000
4 580 Zone Transmission & Distribution Main $1,235,000 100%$1,235,000
5 390 Zone Storage $3,000,000 100%$3,000,000
6 Telemetry Upgrades $100,000 25%$25,000
7 390 to 580 Zone Booster Station (Old Clifton)$750,000 75%$562,500
8 580 to 390 Zone Transmission Main (580/390 PRV to Old CliftonTank)$1,325,000 75%$993,750
9 Well 12 Development, Treatment, and Booster Pump Station $7,000,000 100%$7,000,000
10 Melcher Pump Station Upgrade $500,000 25%$125,000
11 PRV Improvements per Hydraulic Model $350,000 50%$175,000
12 390 to 580 Zone Booster Station, 1st Lift (Glenwood)$900,000 0%$0
13 391 to 580 Zone Booster Station, 2nd Lift (Glenwood)$725,000 100%$725,000
14 390 to 580 Zone Transmission Main (to Glenwood PS)$2,750,000 75%$2,062,500
15 580 to 660 Zone Booster Station $750,000 100%$750,000
16 660 Zone Storage $2,850,000 100%$2,850,000
17 Well 7 Treatment/Pump Station Upgrades $750,000 0%$0
18 Main Replacements per Hydraulic Model $2,000,000 25%$500,000
19 Annual Main Replacement Program (Upsize 1"-4" main to 6"-8") See Table 1 $2,500,000 0%$0
20 Annual Valve Replacement Program $720,000 0%$0
21 Annual Hydrant Replacement Program $450,000 0%$0
22 Foster Pilot Mitigation Projects $1,000,000 100%$1,000,000
23 390 Zone Low Pressure Booster Pumps for Existing Water Services $600,000 100%$600,000
24 Black Jack Creek Crossing at Kendall Street $750,000 0%$0
Total Water Capital Improvement Plan Improvements $50,621,852 $33,028,889
City of Port Orchard
Water System Capital Improvement Plan
Water System CFC
Cost Basis
•Current Facilities represents
the original cost value of our
water infrastructure adjusted
with a 100% interest/inflation
factor
•New CFC Project Cost
represents the estimated
project cost attributable to
growth only and to be included
in the calculation of the CFC
Current Facilities Cost $32,427,297
New CFC Project Cost $33,028,889
Total Water CIP CFC
Cost
$65,456,186
Water System CFC
Applicable Customer Base
Alternatives Methodology
Alternative A
Average cost per ERU
Alternative B
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Based on Water System Plan
Alternative C
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Permitting Potential DCD
Alternative D
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Average & Growth Cost per ERU*
-Permitting Potential DCD
Current Facilities ERU’s
(5672)
(Current Facility ERU’s + Permitting Potential DCD)
(5672 + 4089)= 9,761
(Current Facility ERU’s + Water System Plan (WSP) Growth ERU’s)
(5672+3498)= 9170
Permitting Potential DCD
(4089)
Permitting Potential DCD
(4089)
WSP Growth ERU’s
(3498)
Current Facilities ERU’s
(5672)
&
&
&
Water System CFC Alternatives & Methodology
Alternatives Methodology
Alternative A
Average cost per ERU
Alternative B
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Based on Water System Plan(WSP)
Alternative C
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Permitting Potential DCD
Alternative D
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Average & Growth Cost per ERU*
-Permitting Potential DCD
Total Current Facilities Cost
Current Facilities ERU’s
Total Current Facilities Cost
(Current Facility ERU’s + Permitting Potential DCD)
(Total Current Facilities Cost + New Project Total Cost)
(Current Facility ERU’s + Water System Plan (WSP) Growth ERU’s)
New Project Total Cost
Permitting Potential DCD
New Project Total Cost
Permitting Potential DCD
New Project Total Cost
WSP ERU’s
Total Current Facilities Cost
Current Facilities ERU’s
+
+
+
Water System Capital Facility Charges
Alternatives Cost Per ERU Increase
Current CFC $5,945 -
Alternative A
Average cost per ERU $7,245 $1,300
Alternative B
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Based on Water System Plan (WSP)
$15,387 $9,442
Alternative C
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Permitting Potential DCD
$14,002 $8,057
Alternative D
Allocated Growth Cost per ERU
-Average & Growth Cost per ERU*
-Permitting Potential DCD
$11,571 $5,626
Recommendation
•Best fit for the city to meet the goals
of capital facility charges
•Balances the equity between
existing and new customers; and
•Provides a source of funding for
system capital costs, as growth
occurs
Alternative CFC Cost
Per ERU
Increase
Alternative D $11,571 $5,626
Discussion
City of Port Orchard
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Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No. Public Hearing 6B Meeting Date:
May 25, 2021
Subject Second Public Hearing on the Adoption Prepared by: Mark Dorsey, P.E.
Of Ordinance No. 023-21, Amending Public Works Director
POMC 13.04 and Increasing the Water Atty Routing No:
System Capital Facility Charge Atty Review Date:
Summary: On May 11, 2021, the First Public Hearing was held on Ordinance No. 023-21, thereby
amending POMC 13.04 and increasing the Water System Capital Facility Charge. And as a reminder, at
the April 27, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, Staff presented the Water System Capital
Improvement Program 2020-2030, which included 1) the updated Water System Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) and 2) methodology alternatives for an update to the City’s Water System Capital Facility
Charge (CFC.) The purpose of the presentation was to 1) determine whether the current Water System
CFC’s are equitable and adequate to fund both the needed Water CIP’s and to maintain the current
water system and 2) to explore alternative CFC methodologies. Ordinance No. 023-21 will amend
POMC 13.04 to effectuate the proposed increase to the Water CFC.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 7 – Utilities
Recommendation: Staff recommends holding the Public Hearing.
Alternatives: Do not hold the Public Hearing.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 023-21 Redline
Ordinance No. 023-21 Clean
ORDINANCE NO. 023-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, RELATING
TO WATER CAPITAL FACILITY CHARGES (CFC’s); AMENDING PORT ORCHARD
MUNICIPAL CODE (POMC) SECTIONS 13.04.025 “FEE SCHEDULE”;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard charges Capital Facility Charges (CFC’s), charges levied
upon new connections to the City’s water and sewer utilities; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2020, the Port Orchard City Council updated the Sewer Capital
Facility Charge (CFC) as a function of the Amended General Sewer Plan, which included the updated
Sewer Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); and
WHEREAS, as a function of the current Water System Plan Update, which includes the
updated Water System Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) which is anticipated to be approved by the
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) in the Fall of 2021, the Port Orchard City initiated
the Water Capital Facility Charge (CFC) Update at the October 20, 2020 Utility Committee Meeting;
and
WHEREAS, subsequent to a presentation by Katy Isaksen & Associates, Inc. at the April 20,
2021 Work Study Session and a follow-up presentation at the April 27 Regular City Council Meeting
by city staff, the Port Orchard City Council desires to amend the codified language to allow for a
Water Capital Facility Charge (CFC) Update where development has resulted in an upsizing capacity
outside that needed for the development; and
WHEREAS, at POMC 13.04.025, staff suggests an amendment to clarify the components of the
Water Capital Facility Charge for consistency with POMC 13.04.030; and
WHEREAS, two (2) duly noticed Public Hearings were held on May 11, 2021 and May 25,
2021 before the City Council on the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments herein to POMC 13.04.025 are
consistent with goals and policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and related regulations, and serve
the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Port Orchard; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Port Orchard Municipal Code 13.04.025 is hereby amended to read as
attached at Exhibit A hereto.
SECTION 2. Port Orchard Municipal Code 13.04.030 is hereby amended to read as
attached at Exhibit A hereto. Commented [MD1]: I am not changing this section…….so this is not needed?
Ordinance No. 023-21
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SECTION 3. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on July 1, 2021, after posting and
publication as required by law. A summary of this Ordinance may be published in lieu of the entire
ordinance, as authorized by State Law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 25th day of May 2021.
_________________________
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sponsored by:
Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney Cindy Lucarelli, Councilmember
PUBLISHED: May 28, 2021
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2021
Ordinance No. 023-21
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Exhibit A
13.04.025 Fee schedule.
(1) The fees set forth below are referenced in POMC 13.04.030, 13.04.033, 13.04.035 and
13.04.040.
Water Sewer Connection Fees
Water Capital
Facility Charge
POMC
13.04.030(1)(a)
Residential – Per ERU $5,945
Water Capital
Facility Charge
Nonresidential –
Based on Meter Size
POMC
13.04.030(1)(b)
3/4" $5,945
1" $9,928
1-1/2" $19,797
2" $31,687
3" $59,450
4" $99,103
Irrigation No connection fee
Water Inspection Fee POMC 13.04.030(7)
and 13.04.033(3)
Per Meter $111.37
Connection
Fees/Labor
Installation Fees
POMC 13.04.033(1)
3/4" $1,113.73
1" $1,336.49
Commented [MD2]: Will redline this
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Water Sewer Connection Fees
1-1/2" $1,670.61
2" $2,227.48
Larger Estimated case by
case
Water in Lieu of
Assessment
POMC 13.04.035
Per Front Foot $111.37
Sewer Capital Facility
Charge, consisting of
both:
POMC 13.04.040(2)
Sewer Wastewater
Treatment Facility
Fee
POMC 13.04.040(2)
Per ERU $3,597.37
McCormick Land Co.
Div. 1-10 Per ERU
$881.25
General Facility Fee POMC 13.04.040(2)
Per ERU $8,525
Sewer Inspection Fee POMC 13.04.040(8)
Per Lateral
Connection
$111.37
(2) The fees set forth below are referenced in POMC 13.04.050, 13.04.055, and 13.04.120.
Billing and Miscellaneous Charges
Billing Charges POMC 13.04.050
Water/Sewer
Delinquency Notice
at Location
$10.00
Ordinance No. 023-21
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Water Shutoff Fee $40.00
Meter Turn-Off
Violations (as
Determined by City)
$250.00
Damaging the Utility
System
POMC 13.04.120
Violation Fine (as
Determined by the
City)
$250.00
Miscellaneous
Charges
POMC 13.04.055
After Hours Turn-
On/Shutoff
$75.00
Notification to
Tenant of Water
Shutoff Per Hold
Harmless Agreement
$10.00
Service Fee for
Estimated or Final
Billing Closing
Requests
$20.00
(3) The fees set forth below are referenced in POMC 13.04.031 and 13.04.045.
Water Plan Review Fees
Review POMC 13.04.031
Main Extension
Review
Per lineal foot of
main
$0.30
Pump Station Review $300.00
Significant Facility
Review*
Consultant fee** plus
10%
Ordinance No. 023-21
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Sewer Plan Review Fees
Review POMC 13.04.045
Main Extension
Review
Per lineal foot of
main
$0.30
Pump Station Review $300.00
Significant Facility
Review*
Consultant fee** plus
10%
Water Inspection Fees
Inspection POMC 13.04.031
Main Extension
Inspection
Per lineal foot of
main
$1.25
Pump Station
Inspection
$600.00
Significant Facility
Inspection*
Consultant fee** plus
10%
Sewer Inspection Fees
Inspection POMC 13.04.045
Main Extension
Inspection
Per lineal foot of
main
$1.50
Pump Station
Inspection
$600.00
Significant Facility
Inspection*
Consultant fee** plus
10%
Ordinance No. 023-21
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* Significant facilities include improvements such as sewer lift station construction or
enlargement, force main construction, water system storage tanks, well construction, and
water treatment facilities.
** This review and inspection shall be performed by the city’s water or sewer consultant
under contract with the city for services of this type.
(Ord. 009-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 027-20 § 1; Ord. 018-17 § 2; Ord. 005-17 § 2;
Ord. 020-15 § 3).
13.04.030 Water capital facility charge – Extension of water.
(1) The water capital facility charge is designed to mitigate the impact of new demands on the
existing water system and to require new users to pay their fair share of the value of the water
system including, but not limited to, water supply, treatment, transmission, storage and
distribution facilities. The water capital facility charge applies to new construction, changes in
use, and building modifications which increase the total number of equivalent residential units
(ERUs). An ERU is 180 gallons per day for nonresidential connections. Prior to connecting to the
city’s water system the property owner shall pay, in addition to other applicable charges, the
applicable water capital facility charge.
(a) The water capital facility charge for a residential connection is based on a set fee per
ERU which is set forth in POMC 13.04.025. An ERU for this purpose shall be computed
based on the water meter size and shall be calculated according to the average flow factor
of a displacement type meter where a three-quarter-inch meter shall have a flow factor
equal to one ERU. An ERU for residential connections is one single-family dwelling unit,
whether detached or attached and configured as an apartment unit, condominium unit,
townhouse unit, or any other configuration.
(b) The water capital facility charge for a nonresidential connection shall be calculated
based on meter size as set forth in POMC 13.04.025.
(c) Per Resolution No. 1666, the city treasurer is authorized to waive the connection fee of
the water systems which do not impact the fire flow storage requirements of the city. All
other fees, charges and expenses shall be paid as in accordance with this chapter. Examples
of these connections are irrigation systems, fire protection systems, and relocating service
lines which cross private property.
(2) If, after connection of a nonresidential service, the actual water usage has increased or the
property use expanded so that there are a greater number of ERUs being used on the property
than for which the water capital facility charge was paid, the property owner shall pay to the
city an additional water capital facility charge based upon the new or expanded use. The
additional water capital facility charge shall be based upon the charge rate in effect at the time
the increase in use is requested and/or detected, whichever first occurs.
Commented [MD3]: These subsequent are not changing…..not needed?
Ordinance No. 023-21
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(3) Water Capital Facility Charge – Exception. The following exception applies to the assessment
of the water capital facility charge. All four elements of the below-listed requirements must be
present to qualify for the exception:
(a) A nonresidential account paid the water capital facility charge at the time the property
connected to the city’s water system;
(b) Sometime after the original connection, the property owner decides to construct a new
building, change the original use, or modify the original building;
(c) After the building improvements are completed, the total water usage for the
nonresidential account will be equal to or less than the usage at the time of the original
connection; and
(d) The new construction, change in use, or building modification has not resulted in an
additional direct connection to the city’s water system or the establishment of an
additional water account.
(4) A credit against the water capital facility charge may be applied for those property owners
that paid their assessments in full through a local improvement district formed by the city
where such local improvement district is formed to finance the construction of any of the
improvements that are a basis for calculating the value of the water capital facility charge. The
credit shall be equal to that portion of the property owner’s principal assessment, not including
interest and penalties, which is directly applicable to the construction of the improvements that
are a basis for calculating the value of the capital facility charge. The credit shall be applied at
the time of payment of the water capital facility charge and shall not be used to reduce any
assessments in the local improvement district.
(5) A credit against the water capital facility charge may be applied for those property owners
that construct at their own expense any of the improvements that are a basis for calculating the
value of the water capital facility charge or for those property owners that pay a latecomer’s
fee toward those same improvements. The credit shall be the smaller of the following:
(a) That portion of the design and construction costs of the latecomer’s agreement that are
directly applicable to the construction of the improvements that are a basis for the value of
the water capital facility charge; or
(b) That proportionate amount of the water capital facility charge that is attributable to the
water facilities either constructed by the property owner or paid through a latecomer’s fee.
(6) The above provisions notwithstanding, the amount of any credit shall not exceed the
amount of the water capital facility charge for the property to which the credit is being applied.
(7) At the time the water capital facility charge is paid, a water inspection fee shall be paid. The
water inspection fee is set forth in POMC 13.04.025.
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(8) All materials shall comply with the requirements of the city. If the city supplies any
materials, the cost of these plus overhead and sales tax will be paid by the customer or
property owner.
(9) If a property owner requests a credit or exemption as described above, the director of public
works shall make an administrative determination regarding the applicability and amount of
the credit or exemption. The director’s decision may be appealed to the hearing examiner.
(10) The exceptions and credits described above shall not apply to any costs of construction
incurred or payments made to the city for improvements that are a basis for the value of the
capital facility charge and that were made 15 years or more prior to the date the property
owner requests the exception or credit. (Ord. 020-15 § 4; Ord. 008-13 § 1; Ord. 027-11 § 2; Ord.
021-09 § 4; Ord. 013-08 § 3; Ord. 023-06 § 1; Ord. 010-05 § 4; Ord. 1897 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1799 §
4, 2000).
13.04.031 Water system extensions and improvements.
All water system extensions and/or improvements shall be reviewed, approved, and inspected
by city staff or selected representatives in conjunction with the submittal of an excavation
permit (Chapter 12.04 POMC), land disturbing activity permit (LDAP) and/or stormwater
drainage permit (SDP) application(s) as may be required under other sections of this code prior
to the starting of construction on the proposed water system improvement. Review fees for
water system extensions or improvements shall be paid in addition to required application fees
for the above mentioned permits. Water system extension and improvement inspection fees
shall be paid prior to permit issuance. Fees associated with the construction of significant
facilities shall be determined at project completion and paid prior to project acceptance. All
review and inspection fees shall be charged as set forth in POMC 13.04.025. (Ord. 018-17 § 3).
13.04.033 Connection fees.
(1) Connection fees are designed to reimburse the utility for the cost required to connect the
new service to the water main. The labor installation fee is a flat fee set forth in POMC
13.04.025 plus associated materials plus sales tax based on the size of the water meter for
service lines less than 25 feet. This fee is charged when installed by city employees.
(2) If the water service line exceeds 25 feet, or if the proposed construction is unusually
difficult, the connection fee will be based on an estimate completed by the city for the required
labor and material.
(3) If the service is connected by other than city employees, the water inspection fee per meter
will be charged as set forth in POMC 13.04.025. All materials shall comply with the
requirements of the city. If the city supplies any materials, the cost of these, plus overhead and
sales tax, will be paid by the customer. If the installation is satisfactory, the city shall set the
meter if it is one inch or less in size. Larger meters shall be installed by the contractor.
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(4) All new construction, residential and commercial, on property which is located within 200
feet of a water main of the city shall be required to extend the water to and across the entire
frontage of their property and connect to the city water system prior to the occupancy of the
building. No new wells except municipal wells shall be constructed and no expansions of
existing wells, except municipal wells, shall be permitted on properties that can be served,
within 200 feet of a water main of the city, or are now served by the city water system. (Ord.
020-15 § 5; Ord. 008-13 § 2; Ord. 027-11 § 3; Ord. 013-08 § 4).
13.04.035 Water main fees in lieu of assessment.
(1) Where all or a portion of the premises to be served has not been previously assessed or
contributed its share towards the cost of installing a permanent main to serve such premises, or
the property does not abut a water main, water service shall be provided upon payment of a
water main fee as provided for in this section, in addition to the water capital facility charge set
forth in POMC 13.04.030 and the connection fee set forth in POMC 13.04.033.
(2) The water main fee shall be based on the frontage of the property served, as determined by
the public works director. Properties situated on corner lots abutting utility mains on two sides
shall have the front footage charge computed by averaging the two sides. The fee shall be
charged per front foot as set forth in POMC 13.04.025.
(3) Water main fees in lieu of assessment shall be charged on new accounts unless exempted as
explained below:
(a) The property has previously paid its share of a local water main as part of a water local
improvement district and there are records to verify this;
(b) The property has extended the local water main as required by the city and paid all
costs associated with the extension;
(c) The property has paid its equitable share of the cost of a previously installed local water
main pursuant to a latecomer’s agreement; or
(d) The agreement for purchase and sale of assets of McCormick Water Company, Inc.,
waives the city fee in lieu of assessment for water services. These are the services within
McCormick Woods, Campus Station, Kenmore Court, and McCormick 620.
(4) If a property owner requests an exemption as described above, the director of public works
shall make an administrative determination regarding the applicability and amount of the
exemption. The director’s decision may be appealed to the hearing examiner.
(5) The exemptions described in subsections (3)(a) through (c) of this section shall not apply to
any costs of construction incurred or payments made to the city for improvements that are a
basis for the value of the water main fee in lieu of assessment and that were made 15 years or
more prior to the date the property owner requests the exemption. (Ord. 020-15 § 6; Ord. 008-
13 § 3; Ord. 027-11 § 4; Ord. 013-08 § 5).
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13.04.037 Extension of water to property contiguous to the city.
Property lying within the urban growth boundary and contiguous to the Port Orchard city limits
shall annex to the city as a condition of water connection. In the alternative, the city may elect
to defer the annexation and require the owner to execute a utility extension agreement as
described in POMC 13.04.040(11). (Ord. 013-08 § 6).
13.04.039 Payment.
All charges and fees set forth in this chapter shall be paid in full prior to any issuance of permits
and the physical connection of the private service line to the water system. (Ord. 013-08 § 7).