2020-04-13-minutes-public-works-study-session

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If the project is not accomplished, the moratoriums will likely continue. Currently, the water capacity issues call for a 6 -month review cycle to determine available ERUs and whether another moratorium is necessary, halting all future development. 7. Describe any feasibility or predevelopment studies that demonstrate the linkage between the proposed Distressed County Infrastructure improvements and the anticipated economic outcomes. The Utility District's substantially drafted Facility Plan (due by 12/112019) identifies Phase 1 specifically as the top priority project. An engineer's estimate and design sketches have been developed to completely discuss the concept and feasibility of constructing the MBR system. Phase I represents the alternative treatment of 10% of the Utility District's wastewater. Data collection received during implementation of Phase 1 will allow the Utility District to fine-tune the implementation of the MBR system for 100% of the WWTF effluent. Even with successful treatment applied to only 10% of the wastewater, the resulting credits to the Utility District immediately allow an additional 1,000 ERUs for development in the service area. The recognition of economic opportunity is immediate and directly connected to the project. 8. Indicate if other needed infrastructure (e.g., sewer, water, power) is in place or N there is a plan for getting it in place. Replacing the WWTF with the MBR system provides the required sewer and water capacity to support the planned developments in the area. Without the proposed improvements, new construction will be limited, and growth will be stagnant. Discussions for power to the WWTF for Phase 1 has already begun. As the credits are made available, the ongoing discussions between the utility providers and Kittitas County planning and permitting staff will need to increase. 9. Indicate the Estimated Number of Businesses Created/Retained by the project. Phase 1 is estimated to allow an additional 1,000 ERUs to be sold through the Utility District. The Utility District conservatively estimates that commercial demand will consume six to seven connections for every 100 residential connections, and currently approximately 700 residential connections are platted. Estimation for future need is based on current residential/commercial mix of customers in the service area. The construction of Phase 1 effectively doubles the domestic water capacity of the Utility District, will promote continued residential development, allow expansion of existing commercial operations, and encourage new commercial development. The increase in ERUs provides the Utility District the opportunity to meet the residential demand already promised by Kittitas County during approvals for development planning. Water will not be the Iimiting factor when issuing building permits and the full pre -planning process can work more smoothly for Kittitas County because of the increase in water rights in this area of the unincorporated county. Additional connections can be a combination of single family and multi -family configurations. Short-term employment will be increased due to construction of residences. Additionally, an increase in the population of the Snoqualmie Pass area will spur additional jobs to service the increase in residents. The Utility District's General Manager has been involved in multiple discussions with different ski resorts in the service area. The Summit at Snoqualmie Master Plan (Summit Master Plan) identifies the improvements and enhancements being planned for each of the ski areas. This project allows the ski resorts to grow at their desired pace without fear of water moratoriums causing development or expansion stagnation. 12