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County to seek renewal of Aquifer Protection Area; City of Spokane poised to rejoin and West Plains options discussed
Summary
Staff recommended the renewal of the county's Aquifer Protection Area (APA) with precinct adjustments and the possible addition of the City of Spokane. The board discussed timetable choices (August vs. November), whether to pursue a separate West Plains APA, and municipal engagement to define boundaries.
Spokane County staff proposed renewing the county’s Aquifer Protection Area (APA) and recommended adding the City of Spokane to the district on a ballot measure as early as August 2025, depending on municipal decisions.
Why it matters: The APA funds water‑related monitoring, planning and infrastructure via a per‑parcel assessment (an equivalent residential unit). Staff said renewing the APA and adding the city could generate roughly $200,000 a year at the indicated per‑parcel rates in a…
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