Board sets final reimbursement charges for Bull Mountain Road sewer district

Washington County commissioners approved a resolution June 24 establishing final reimbursement charges for the Southwest Bull Mountain Road Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement District.

Lede: Clean Water Services staff told the board the district was formed to connect four properties on Bull Mountain Road that remained on septic; the qualifying project costs came in near earlier estimates and the board adopted the final reimbursement order without public protest.

Nut graf: The project included off-site costs to extend sewer to the area and qualifying project costs to serve the four benefiting lots. Staff reported a final qualifying cost close to the original estimate; an early-connection incentive and private plumbing finance options are available for property owners who connect within the first year.

Details: Jeff Hart, principal engineer and interim planning division manager for Clean Water Services, and project manager Steve Choate presented maps and a cost breakdown. Staff said the district includes an early-connection incentive and that interest on deferred connection charges accrues over time. Owner support recorded at formation showed two in favor and two silent; staff reported the construction was recently completed and the board adopted the resolution.

Action and vote: The board opened a public hearing (no speakers), then moved and seconded a motion to adopt the attached resolution establishing final reimbursement charges for the Bull Mountain Road Reimbursement District. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

Ending: Property owners who connect within the first year may take the early-connection incentive; county staff will finalize billing and notification to affected property owners.

Speakers cited: Jeff Hart (Principal Engineer, Clean Water Services), Steve Choate (Project Manager, Clean Water Services).