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Spokane Valley officials warn Spokane letter seeking retroactive 20% wastewater utility tax could cost residents millions
Summary
Spokane Valley officials on May 27 described a recent City of Spokane demand for retroactive collection of a 20% wastewater utility tax on the Spokane County Wastewater Reclamation Facility, saying Spokane seeks roughly $34 million in taxes plus $23 million in penalties and interest.
City staff briefed the Spokane Valley City Council on May 27 about a renewed demand from the City of Spokane seeking retroactive collection of a 20% utility tax on wastewater service provided by the Spokane County Wastewater Reclamation Facility. Deputy City Manager Eric Lamb summarized the history and the potential fiscal impact on Spokane Valley residents.
Background and staff summary: Lamb said the City of Spokane imposed a 20% utility tax in February 2009. Spokane County'owned wastewater treatment facilities opened in February 2011 and serve customers across the county, including roughly 30,000 customers…
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