Marine Stormwater Utility
2024 Rate Adoption
November 14, 2023
Sarah Ogier, Director, Maritime Environment & Sustainability
Jane Dewell, Senior Manager, Marine Stormwater Utility
Item No. 8o – supp
Meeting Date: November 14, 2023
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 Long-
range 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
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$ in 000’s 2022 Actual
2023 Approved
Budget
2023 Forecast
2024
Estimated
Budget
Revenue 6,840 7,081 7,081 7,648
Expenses
SWU Admin
Maintenance
Other
1,524
2,995
1,139
1,607
3,592
1,067
1,607
3,592
1,067
1,593
4,700
1,318
Total Expense 5,658 6,266 6,266 7,611
Capital Program 1,130 1,218 1,218 1,060
• 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
– Define and track equity goals
– Implement digital record-keeping for inspections
– Refine plans for green stormwater infrastructure
improvements
• Asset Management & Stewardship
– 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
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Key Accomplishments
Pipes ready for
installation at
Terminal 46
Bioretention at
Shilshole Bay Marina
2024 Proposed Annual Rates
Stormwater Rate Category City 2024* Port 2024*
City rate % higher
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%
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*Rates are shown as $ per 1,000 sq ft
Request Adoption
of 2024 Rate
Questions?
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