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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
From:
Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
Frank Gifford, Public Works Director Fi.
To:
Agenda Date:
May 23, 2011
Subject:
Public Hearing - Mats Mats Beach Homeowner's Association,
Water & Effluent Line Franchise
Statement of Issue:
The Mats Mats Beach Homeowner's Association has applied to Jefferson County for a
non-exclusive franchise for water and effluent lines within County Road rights-of-way
located in Section 33, Township 29 North, Range 1 East. These lines will convey water
and effluent from a parcel with a well and large off site drainfield area to 3 individual
parcels to be developed for 3 separate single family residences. The Jefferson County
Environmental Health Department has received an application for this septic system.
A public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for 10:00 am
on Monday, May 23, 2011. Public Works has complied with the public hearing notice
requirements of RCW 36.55.
Attached for the Board's review and consideration in the public hearing is the
Resolution granting the Mats Mats Beach Homeowner's Association a Franchise to
locate the water and effluent lines in the following County Road rights-of-way: Mats
Mats Beach Road, Bayview Drive, and S. Bayview Drive.
A Franchise for a Water System was granted to the Mats Mats Beach Homeowner's
Association (Resolution 02-04) on January 12, 2004. This Franchise will rescind and
replace Resolution 02-04.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's & Con's:
Significant franchise terms and conditions:
. The express terms and conditions of the Franchise constitute a binding contract
between Jefferson County and the Mats Mats Beach Homeowner's Association.
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. A 20 year franchise term is set. This Franchise establishes the requirements for
Mats Mats Beach Homeowner's Association to install and operate the facility within
County Road rights-of-way.
. The Franchise requires the Applicant to comply with all requirements of the
Jefferson County Code and obtain a permit prior to any construction activity.
. A construction bond or surety shall be posted which ensures proper installation of
the utility.
. Other insurance is required against claims for injuries or damages against the
County for the term of the Franchise.
. The Franchise shall terminate upon the elimination of this right-of-way from
County jurisdiction or termination or annexation of the same.
. The County does not waive any rights, powers or privileges to these rights-of-way
by granting this Franchise.
. The County shall be held harmless from any damage to the utility in any
maintenance or construction work by the County
. Attachment A - Map depicting the area the Franchise will cover.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
All costs related to the advertising costs for the hearing notice and the installation,
maintenance and repair of the utilities under this Franchise shall be the responsibility
of the Applicant.
Recommendation:
The Department requests that the Board conduct a public hearing on the Franchise
Resolution at 10:00 AM on May 23,2011 and direct the Chair of the Board to sign the
Franchise Resolution approving the Mats Mats Bay Homeowner's Association request as
presented.
Department Contact: Monte Reinders, 385-9160
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