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Council adopts Ordinance No. 672 to clarify water hookups for properties outside town
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance No. 672, amending Chapter 13.05.300 to address water hookups for properties outside South Cle Elum and the allocation of connection expenses; the ordinance passed by majority vote.
The South Cle Elum Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 672 on July 21, 2026, amending Chapter 13.05.300 to add provisions governing water hookups for properties located outside town limits. Attorney Jeff presented the ordinance language and explained the new section covers the costs and responsibilities tied to outside connections.
Councilmember Allenbaugh moved to adopt Ordinance No. 672; Sandretto seconded the motion and it passed by majority vote. The ordinance clarifies how the town will treat expenses incurred as a result of connections from properties outside town boundaries; specific fee amounts or formulae were not specified in the transcript.
Why it matters: The ordinance sets local policy for outside hookups, which could affect cost allocation for adjacent property owners seeking service and reduce future disputes over who pays connection-related expenses.
