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Council briefed on updates to water and wastewater GFC rules and a proposed habitability covenant amendment

5953643 · September 23, 2025
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Summary

Staff described draft public-rule updates to water and wastewater general facility charges (GFCs) that implement a state-authorized waiver for low-income housing; a council amendment (Cathcart) to add a habitability requirement for recorded covenants was circulated and added to the agenda for consideration.

City staff briefed the Spokane City Council on three draft public-rule actions updating water and wastewater general facility charge (GFC) rules and side-sewer installation handbooks.

Marlene Feist (staff) summarized the changes as implementing state legislation — referenced in the briefing as “35 92 3 8 5” — that allows a potential waiver of GFC…

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