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Consent Agenda
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator
FROM: Apple Martine, Public Health Director
Brent Butler, Director, Community Development
Pinky Mingo, Director, Environmental Public Health and Water
Quality
DATE: October 4, 2021
SUBJECT: Brinnon Water Consolidation with PUD
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Brinnon has a number of small lots that do not meet minimum land area requirements for
installation of a septic system. Properties that do not meet minimum land area requirements
can only have one waiver, and this would be the minimum land area waiver. This impacts
property owners because they may need more than one waiver, for example: a waiver from
setback to a foundation; waterline; drainage systems; etc.
Developing a public water system would allow some owners with substandard lots the
opportunity to install a septic system provided they meet all other requirements (including
setbacks), and only need a waiver from the minimum land area. Although the cost of
connecting to a public water system may create a financial burden to some property owners,
the Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Agriculture have offered grants that
the County could apply for to assist individual property owners in connecting to public water.
These include:
• USDA Rural Development'Section 504'loans- For low-income individuals over 62 years
old
• CDBG 'direct benefit' funding — County would apply for funding for individuals whose
income meets requirements
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JCPH has had numerous complaints of inadequate sewage disposal in the area and supports
the development of a public water system that will enhance environmental health. We have
collaborated with Jefferson County Public Utilities District (PUD), who would be the water
purveyor and would hire a consultant to conduct community outreach and a feasibility study
focused on consolidating water rights in the Brinnon area for development of a public water
supply. The consolidation report would include:
System Analysis;
Feasibility Assessment; and
Financial Considerations
JCPH supports the development of a public water supply in Brinnon.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S:
The Department of Commerce has limited grant funds, but these are competitive and do not
open until March of 2022 and there is no guarantee we would receive funding for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
We are requesting that Jefferson County pay half of the cost of conducting a water
consolidation study of the Brinnon wells, estimated at $75,000. Jefferson County's cost is
estimated at $37,500.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the request for Jefferson County to pay half of the cost of conducting a water
consolidation study of the Brinnon wells, estimated at $37,500.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCaule , Interim County Admini1ator Date
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Community Health Environmental Public Health
Developmental Disabilities 360-385-9444
360-385-9400 (t) 360-379-4487
360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community