Item No. 8o – supp
Meeting Date: November 14, 2023
Marine Stormwater Utility
2024 Rate Adoption
November 14, 2023
Sarah Ogier, Director, Maritime Environment & Sustainability
Jane Dewell, Senior Manager, Marine Stormwater Utility

                Action Requested
•  Request Commission authorization of
8.0% rate increase in 2024 to fund
Marine Stormwater Utility
•  Rate criteria includes:
– Maintain adequate budget to meet Port’s Longrange
Plan and Utility Charter responsibilities
– Continue investment to maintain and improve a
high functioning stormwater system to protect
water quality
– Support a 6-month fund reserve consistent with
Port policy and best practices
– Maintain consistent rate over a 5-year projection

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        Stormwater Utility Operating Budget
2024
2023 Approved
$ in 000’s      2022 Actual                      2023 Forecast      Estimated
Budget
Budget
Revenue              6,840          7,081          7,081         7,648
Expenses
SWU Admin         1,524         1,607          1,607         1,593
Maintenance         2,995          3,592           3,592          4,700
Other                1,139          1,067           1,067          1,318
Total Expense           5,658            6,266            6,266           7,611
Capital Program         1,130           1,218            1,218           1,060

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              Key Accomplishments
•  2021-2025 Strategic Plan
– Define and track equity goals
– Implement digital record-keeping for inspections
– Refine plans for green stormwater infrastructure
improvements                                                                 Pipes ready for
installation at
•  Asset Management & Stewardship                                 Terminal 46
– Progress on system rehabilitation
– Trenchless construction repairs
– New capital projects and project design initiation
•  Stormwater Innovations
– Oyster shell barrels and Splash Boxx
– Pilot testing for Hula Bug, Flogard and Retain Drain
– Decant facility feasibility analysis                     Bioretention at
Shilshole Bay Marina

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           2024 Proposed Annual Rates
City rate % higher
Stormwater Rate Category                         City 2024*           Port 2024*
than Port
Undeveloped (0 – 15% Impervious)
Regular Impact                                     $59.05               $46.58                27%
Low Impact                                     $34.21              $27.27               25%
Light ( 16 – 35% Impervious)
Regular Impact                                     $87.62               $72.03                22%
Low Impact                                     $68.11              $56.65               20%
Medium (36 – 65% Impervious)
Regular Impact                                     $124.14              $104.61               19%
Low Impact                                     $100.31             $84.15               19%
Heavy ( 66 – 85% Impervious)                         $164.01              $140.37                17%
Very Heavy (86 – 100% Impervious)                   $195.58              $166.03               18%

*R ates are shown as $ per 1,000 sq ft             5

   Request Adoption
of 2024 Rate

Questions?

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