8b Stormwater Utility Rates Presentation

Item No. 8b supp 
Meeting Date: October 9, 2018 
Marine Stormwater Utility
Rates for 2019 
Commission Review 
October 9, 2018 

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Highlights of Utility Work 
Utility formed 2014 to protect water quality of Puget Sound 
75% system assessments will be complete by end of 2018 
15 urgent repairs completed at Terminals 30, 46, 25, 5, 115 & 104
reducing operational hazards 
6 tide gates installed 
Additional repairs and capital projects on the horizon to improve
system 
Tenant fees average of 17% lower compared to City's fees 
Tenants expressed positive feedback on our efforts 
Highlights of work accomplished 
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Stormwater System Layout 


Stormwater Pipe System 
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Pipe Assessment Goals &
Progress 
100%
80%
60%
Goal
40%                                                     Progress
20%
0%
2017              2018              2019
* Progress data as of 9/10/18 
Progress on track to complete system assessment by end of 2019 
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System Structural Integrity 
Structural Scores from Assessments 
3.08%    0.82% 
Good (0-29)
16.71% 
Satisfactory (30-49)
5.64%                                       Fair (50-74)
73.74% 
Monitor (75-94)
Needs addressed
(95-100)
Structural integrity of pipes of completed assessments (66% of system) 
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Utility Supports Innovative Water
Quality Improvements 


Oyster shell barrels treat stormwater roof runoff  Average 50% reduction in copper & zinc 
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2019 Proposed Budget Summary 
Capital budget of $1.4M      Maintenance budget of $2.2M 
(Planned and Proposed)            Assessments to 100% 
Complete final 25% of system 
T18 Outfall Renewal and             Parks, Lower Duwamish
Replacement                        properties, Piers 66 & 69 
T91 drainage                  Dock & plaza cleaning (SBM,
FT, P66, etc.) 
improvement                  Utility Inspection 
T25 Treatment                  Sweeping Municipal
Small pipe replacements           properties 
Expense and capital budget for 2019 
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Rate Criteria and Considerations 
Recommend8.2% rate increase in 2019 guided by Steering Committee 
Rate criteria include: 
Maintain adequate budget to meet Port's Long Range Plan and Utility
Charter responsibilities 
Complete progress on Century Agenda goal to complete pipe assessments 
Continue investment to maintain and improve a high functioning
stormwater system to protect water quality 
Build toward a 6-month operations and maintenance reserve by 2023 for
financial prudence consistent with Port policy and best practices 
Projected increase of 8.20% annually between 2020 to 2023 
Build financially independent program 
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Revenue Growth 
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
Expense + Capital
$4,000,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Fund Reserve
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
2018   2019   2020   2021   2022   2023
Invest in water quality 
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Port Rates Continue Below City Rates 
$220.00
"Very Heavy" Rate per    $200.00
16% 
$180.00                                            20% 
ft. 1000 sq
$160.00                                       20% 
18% 
$140.00
17%                                 City
$120.00                                                         Port
$100.00
$80.00

* Port rates in 2019 & future years are proposed pending Commission review and approval 
Rate comparison between City & Port 
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Tenant Monthly Impact 
examples 
Commercial Tenant       Industrial Tenant 
Suite within FT Center        Majority of facility (2
Building (2,260 sq. ft.)            million sq. ft.) 
Increase of $1.80 per         Increase of $1,625 per
month on a $22 bill              month on a $19,825 bill 

Increases vary by size of tenant and stormwater rate category 
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2019 Proposed Annual Rates 
Stormwater Rate Category              City 2019           Port 2019         Port rate % lower
Rates are shown as $ per 1000 sq. ft.            than City 
Undeveloped (0 - 15% Impervious) 
Regular Impact                         $42.35               $34.98                19.73% 
Low Impact                           $25.18              $20.48                21.59% 
Light (16 - 35% Impervious) 
Regular Impact                         $64.69               $54.09                18.27% 
Low Impact                           $51.04              $42.54                18.64% 
Medium (36  65% Impervious) 
Regular Impact                         $93.31               $78.56                17.46% 
Low Impact                            $75.65               $63.19                18.39% 
Heavy (66  85% Impervious)              $122.93              $105.41                15.33% 
Very Heavy (86  100% Impervious)        $147.26              $124.68                16.80% 
Rate proposal based on Steering Committee recommendation of 8.2% 
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Marine Stormwater Utility 2019
Rates Appendix 
Additional 2019 rate
materials 

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System Rehabilitation Goals &
Progress 
35%
30%
25%
20%
Goal
15%
Progress
10%
5%
0%
2017       2018       2019       2020       2021
* Progress data as of 9/10/18 
Century Agenda goal of 75% rehabilitation by 2035 
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Current Annual Rates 
City Rates ($ per 1000 sq. ft.)      Port Rates ($ per 1000 sq. ft) 
Stormwater Rate Category                                2017            2018            2017            2018 
Undeveloped (0 - 15% Impervious) 
Regular Impact                                         $34.76           $38.78          $30.34           $32.69 
Low Impact                                           $20.67          $23.06          $17.76          $19.14 
Light (16 - 35% Impervious) 
Regular Impact                                         $53.54           $59.24          $46.91           $50.55 
Low Impact                                           $42.26          $46.74          $36.90          $39.76 
Medium (36  65% Impervious) 
Regular Impact                                         $77.60           $85.45          $68.14           $73.42 
Low Impact                                            $62.86           $69.28          $54.81           $59.06 
Heavy (66  85% Impervious)                             $102.48         $112.57         $91.42           $98.51 
Very Heavy (86  100% Impervious)                       $122.94         $134.85         $108.14         $116.52 
2017 Port rates approved by Commission in 2014; 2018 rates approved in 2017 
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Steering Committee Guides
Utility Rate Development 
Members: 
CFO 
Managing Directors of Maritime and EDD 
Deputy CEO of Northwest Seaport Alliance 
Senior Director Environment and Sustainability 
Directors of Corporate and Maritime Finance 
Met 8/20 and 9/6 to discuss rate scenarios
and recommend rate 
Steering Committee provides guidance on Utility policies and rates 
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2019 Proposed Rate and 5-year
Forecast 


Budget forecast through 2023 
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Revenue Summary 
Revenue Breakdown 
Total Projected Revenue in 2019: $5,809,105 
23% 
Port
Port Tenants
47% 
9%                Alliance
Alliance Tenants
21% 
Total revenue breakdown for all facilities 
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