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Council approves updates to Seattle Public Utilities system‑development charges, cost‑sharing and staffing
Summary
Seattle City Council approved a package of ordinances June 3 to revise system‑development charges for water, sewer and drainage, establish cost‑sharing mechanisms for mainline extensions and add staff to deliver the program, with measures to allow certain affordability deferrals.
On June 3 the Seattle City Council approved three related actions to update Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) policies and capacity for development-related infrastructure: Council Bill 120966 (revising and consolidating systems‑development charges for water, sewer and drainage), Council Bill 120967 (authorizing SPU to establish municipal assessment reimbursement areas and recoup cost‑sharing investments), and Council Bill 120968 (budget amendment to add staff and fund program work).
Sponsor Councilmember Andrew Hollingsworth said the package is intended to…
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