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�M � Oct. 17, 1997 R. Michael Fancher, AIA Michael Fancher & Assoc. 5407 Ballard Avenue N. W. Seattle, Wash. 98107 . �c�r1 �� ...CiTy......, slg9 p�bi� �F F� �•.... 7 w��:� Subj: Udlity Connecdon Charges for The Meadows and Evergreen Court Dear Mr. Fancher: Thank you for your letter dated Oct. 8, 1997 requ::sting a reduction in the utility connections charges for The Meadows and Evergreen Court. City Ordinance No. 1998-94 established the connecdon charges that are applicable to all developments within Everett, including multi-fatnily developments such as The Meadows an�. �vergreen Court. The schedule of utility connection charges in City Ordinance No. 1998-94 is besed on a survey of water consumption for a cross-section of existing residential land uses within Everett city limits. As a result of this survey of water consumption, which confirmed that a multi-family unit consumes significantly less water than a single-family home, the charge for multi-family developments was set at 5462 less per unit than a single family home. In addidon, Everett's connection charges compare favorably to connecdon charges of many other local governtnents in the Puget Sound region, The City could establish a separate category for low income senior housing such a4 The Meadows and Evergrecn Court. Unfortunately, the current ordina� •e does not include a seperate category for low income senior housing. In addition, there is no low income senior housing discount in the ordinance. In view of these facts, there is no basis for reducing the udlity connection charges for The Meadows or Evergreen Court. On a more positive note, the City will be reviewing the utility connccdon charges within the next few months to determine if the schedule of charges should be mvised. At that time we can evaluate if a separate charge should be established for low income senior housing or if a discoiu►t rate for low income senior housing should be provided. Therefore, it is possible that fuhue low income senior housing projects could be charged a lower rate than the standard muld-family rate. The Everett City Council will make the final decision on any rovision to the schedule of utility connection charges. You are encouraged to attend the city wuncil meeting and provide tesdmony on this issue. CITY OF EVERETT• 3200 Cedar Street • Everett, WA 98201 •(206) 259-8800 • Fax (206) 259-8882