The final details of a proposed clean water utility will likely be hammered out by Island County officials this week so they can begin the process of getting input from the community.
The finishing touches could have a big impact on the utility fees that will fund the water-protecting programs. Currently, the county commissioners are discussing an annual $46.44-per-parcel fee for residential property and a structured fee for commercial and industrial parcels that’s based on the amount of impervious surface.
A list of all the commercial and industrial properties shows that the proposed fees range up to $3,000 a year for the largest paved property, though commissioners are concerned about the price and may make changes.
Moreover, the commissioners still are debating whether they want to phase in the program and the fee; they still aren’t certain about exactly what programs will be funded and when.
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