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Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 3 7. CONSENT ITEMS a. Board Meeting Minutes for July 22, 2020. 16 b. Special Board Meeting Minutes for August 10, 2020. 20 c. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 2.10.040. 23 d. Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc., to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350,000, for a total amount not to exceed $700,000. 26 e. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium. 28 8. OTHER ACTION ITEMS a. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-10 adopting the 2021-2022 Cascade Budget. 31 b. Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No. 2020-11A or 2020-11B. 36 c. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022, at $6,807 and $6,950 per CERU respectively. 44 d. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology, Cascade Water Alliance Code 5.20. 48 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE Held Via Zoom Meeting September 23, 2020 3:30 PM 1

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Page 1: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Page 1 CALL TO ORDER

2 ROLL CALL

3 PUBLIC COMMENT

4 EXECUTIVE SESSION

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORT 3

7 CONSENT ITEMS

a Board Meeting Minutes for July 22 2020 16

b Special Board Meeting Minutes for August 10 2020 20

c Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade WaterAlliance Code 210040

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d Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into AmendmentNo 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase themaximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not toexceed $700000

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e Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of productionrequirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

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8 OTHER ACTION ITEMS

a Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021-2022 CascadeBudget

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b Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates andcharges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

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c Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional CapitalFacilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERUrespectively

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d Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate CalculationMethodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE Held Via Zoom Meeting

September 23 2020 330 PM

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e Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water AuditMethodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

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9 STAFF PRESENTATIONS

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

a Executive Committee ndash no meetings held

b Special Finance and Management Committee ndash September 15 2020 59

c Public Affairs Committee ndash September 2 2020 61

d Resource Management Committee ndash September 20 2020 63

11 NEW BUSINESS

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETING ndash October 28 2020 ndash Held at Cascadersquos Office orVia Zoom Meeting ndash 330 pm

13 ADJOURN

NOTE AS ALLOWED BY STATE LAW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ADD AND TAKE ACTION ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA

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Item No 6 September 23 2020

MEMORANDUM

DATE September 23 2020

TO John Stokes Chair Board of Directors

FROM Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer

SUBJECT Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

Administration Finance and Economics bull Clark Nuber Cascadersquos outside auditing firm conducted a review of Cascadersquos second

quarter 2020 financial transactions in July 2020 The results of the review will bereported to the Finance and Management Committee in October 2020 Clark Nuber willbe on site in October 2020 to conduct a review of the third quarter

bull Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFCs) through August 2020 (with two Memberreports missing 564) are on pace to miss the original budget expectation of 1400 butmeet the revised projection of 800 for 2020

bull The Washington State Auditor performed a review in July 2020 of the 2019 FinancialAudit

bull Cascade anticipates bringing a bond resolution to the Board for consideration in October2020 to advance refunding of Cascadersquos 2012 Bonds

Capital Projects and Operations bull Lake Tapps Reservoir lake level is 54227 as of September 11 2020 This is within the

summer recreational range Cascade experienced intermittent loss of remote-controlcapability on the headworks in-take gates The loss requires Veolia to staff on-sitecontrol of the headgate Cascade and its consultant engineers are working on a solutionto rectify the problem

bull Cascade performs aquatic vegetation control as part of its ordinary maintenance of theLake Tapps Reservoir This year Cascade applied Procellacor a chemical treatmentfor milfoil in two phases over the months of July and August 2020 Cascade is satisfiedwith the performance of Procellacor in this second year of using the chemical

bull Cascade and Geoengineers completed the annual dam inspection No significant dikedefects were found Cascade is working with Veolia and Geoengineer to follow up onaction items

bull Cascade is currently reviewing USACErsquos Operations Plan for the new barrier dam Thecurrent scheduled completion of Phase II is the end of October 2020

bull Printz and Wolslegal basin survey work by David Evans and Associates was completedto determine the bottom profile of these two basins

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Water Efficiency bull Cascade created a special promotion during August 2020 to encourage residents to

order free conservation items from Cascadersquos website Supporting video has beenviewed more than 100000 times

bull Staff developed September and October 2020 promotions for We Need Waterbull Staff began planning with Puget Sound Energy on partnership promotional activitiesbull Cascade staff created additional remote learning materials for students in preparation for

new school yearbull The evaluation of Cascadersquos education programs was finalized

Intergovernmental and Communications bull Board Members and Alternates were asked to provide feedback on Cascadersquos

intergovernmental communications and outreach programs and plans for 2021 througha Member survey Results will be incorporated into a draft IntergovernmentalCommunications and Outreach Plan for 2021 that will be reviewed by the Public AffairsCommittee in October 2020

bull Cascade staff continue to identify opportunities to engage in local planning efforts thatcould impact water quality in the Lake Tapps Reservoir Cascade staff submitted aproposed Pierce County Comprehensive Plan amendment at the end of July 2020 thatwould enhance lake management planning and water quality protections for the LakeTapps Reservoir Staff continue to update the Resource Management Committee onefforts and results

bull Cascade and Pierce County continue to meet to discuss the development of arecreational trail along the flume and twin pipelines On August 12 2020 Joe Mickelsonled a socially distanced bike tour of the proposed trail for Pierce County CouncilmemberDave Morell Board member Lloyd Warren County and Cascade staff

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act proclamation was extended toOctober 1 2020 Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensureCascadersquos operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

Planning bull Cascade convened a workshop on August 4 2020 with Issaquah Sammamish Plateau

Water Bellevue and Seattle Public Utilities to discuss the recent low and high chlorinelevels in the Bellevue-Issaquah Pipeline Seattle explained the circumstances thatresulted in these events and what they have done to mitigate future events Theparticipants also discussed other ways to mitigate future water quality issues and waysto improve communications if such events were to occur Cascade will follow up withmember agencies first and then with Seattle to identify specific actions that could bejointly taken

bull Issaquah held a scoping meeting with Cascadersquos consultant TetraTech on theAmericarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) requirements Issaquahrsquos deadline to certifycompletion of its Risk and Resiliency Assessment (RRA) is June 30 2021

bull In June 2021 the US Army Corps of Engineers will start its Intake Improvement projectwhich is Phase 3 of the Corpsrsquo of Engineers Mud Mountain Dam Fish Passage projectAs part of the Intake Improvement Project the Corps will drain Cascadersquos flowline Whilethe flowline is dry Cascade will undertake inspection maintenance and repair activitiesPlanning for the flowline outage has started with a focus on getting necessary permits

bull Cascade held a charrette on Cascadersquos solar power feasibility study and is preparing forfield investigations

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Attachments

1 Budget to Actual Expenditure Report through August 31 20202 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through August 31 20203 Statement of Net Position as of August 31 2020 4 Contract Status Summary5 Monthly Warrants Listing6 Monthly Treasurerrsquos Report as of August 31 20207 Water System Revenue Bonds 2020 (Taxable) Schedule of Events

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Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Administration Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 816890 $ 720814 96076 882 Benefits 246271 241738 4534 982 Wellness program 5000 228 4772 46 Prof Fee (Legal) 480000 228176 251824 475 Prof Fee (Audit) 114500 70762 43738 618 Prof Fee (Other) 234250 55134 179116 235 Seismic Resiliency 700000 406302 293698 580 Meetings Expense 11000 6161 4839 560 TelephoneInternet 25000 22565 2435 903 Office Rent 240000 187891 52109 783 Office Supplies Admin 30000 11516 18484 384 Equip and Furniture 10000 574 9426 57 Bank Fees 600 245 355 409 Dues amp Subscriptions 50000 40122 9878 802 TaxesLicenses 16000 8868 7133 554 Travel 16000 1714 14286 107 Professional Dev 18000 1844 16156 102 Computer Equipment 30000 12624 17376 421 Software Licenses 48000 8058 39942 168 Postage amp Delivery 3000 1620 1380 540 Printing amp Repro 10000 0 10000 00 Insurance 131868 97796 34072 742 Contingency 205750 0 205750 00

Total $ 3442130 $ 2124750 $ 1317379 617

Debt Service Budget Actual Balance Expended Bond Debt Service 11835253 6710834 5124420 567

Total $ 11835253 $ 6710834 $ 5124420 567

Planning Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 19625 $ 10035 $ 9589 511 Benefits 5161 2060 3100 399 Prof Fee (Technical) 90000 27318 62682 304 Prof Fee (Legal) 80000 14317 65683 179

Total $ 194785 $ 53731 $ 141054 276

Conservation Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 160657 $ 72870 $ 87787 454 Benefits 47572 12856 34717 270 Prof Fee (Technical) 20000 9925 10075 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 5000 369 4631 74 Rebate Reimb Com 125000 12427 112573 99 Fixture Replace 50000 0 50000 00 Irrigation Audit 10000 1781 8219 178 Dues amp Subscriptions 1000 675 325 675 Comm and Public I 335000 167654 167346 500 Misc Serv and Sup 50000 18548 31452 371

Total $ 804229 $ 297104 $ 507125 369

Com and Intergovern Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 157360 $ 120637 $ 36723 767 Benefits 40583 22596 17987 557 Prof Fee (Technical) 15000 7000 8000 467 Prof Fee (Other) 185000 112036 72964 606 Comm and Public I 285000 124950 160050 438

Total $ 682944 $ 387220 $ 295724 567

Page 1 of 26

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Operations-General Budget Actual Balance Expended Wholesale Water $ 23411499 $ 20170340 $ 3241159 862 Salaries 21244 9290 11954 437 Benefits 4378 1412 2965 323 BIP OampM 58000 2262 55738 39 Pipeline Prop OampM 6000 857 5143 143 PWTF Loan Debt 41053 40658 395 990

Total $ 23542174 $ 20224819 $ 3317354 859

Operations-Lake Tapps Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 477953 $ 232725 $ 245228 487 Benefits 97561 47497 50063 487 Prof Fee (Technical) 460000 227943 232057 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 320000 300441 19560 939 Prof Fee (Other) 40000 0 40000 00 Meetings Expense 4000 969 3031 242 TelephoneInternet 1000 968 32 968 Office Supplies 1500 817 683 544 Equipment amp Furn 20000 13815 6185 691 TaxesLicenses 9000 6844 2156 760 Travel 21000 8286 12714 395 Professional Dev 2600 0 2600 00 Software Licenses 18000 1694 16306 94 Permitting Costs 10000 3241 6759 324 Misc Serv and Sup 30000 7814 22186 260 LT Operator 2333980 1235802 1098178 529 Unplanned OampM 30000 7976 22024 266 Misc Facility Repairs 32500 4809 27691 148 USGS Joint Fund 334184 153813 180371 460 General LT OampM 29000 4602 24398 159 Milfoil Control 200000 70012 129988 350 Vendor Services 25000 0 25000 00 Water Quality Management 400000 96519 303481 241 Dike Repairs and Maintenance 20000 951 19049 48 Security 115000 13694 101306 119

Total $ 5032277 $ 2441232 $ 2167209 485

Total Operating Budget $ 45533792 $ 32239691 13294102 708

Capital Projects (multi-yr bdgt not shown) Budget Actual Balance Expended

Upper Conveyance Projects $ 225000 5758 219242 26 GIS Implementation 25000 0 25000 00Lower Conveyance Projects 450000 3830 446170 09

Lake Tapps Reservoir Piezometers 500000 118072 381928 236 Security and SCADA 500000 88375 411625 177 Facilities Roofs Planking Tunnel 120000 0 120000 00 Seismic Resillency 200000 0 200000 00 Tacoma Agreement 5743428 5743428 0 1000 Capital Risk 600000 0 150000 00 Cascade Intake Modifications 150000 111192 488808 185 WQ Monitoring Equipment 100000 6788 93212 68 IT Infrastructure 35000 0 35000 00

Total CIP Budget $ 8648428 $ 6077443 $ 2570985 703

Total Overall Budget $ 54182221 $ 38317134 15865087 707

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Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Revenues and Expenditures

From 112020 Through 8312020

Attachment 2

Operating Revenue Water sales $ 25921228 Administrative dues 3339859 Conservation program 572168

Total Operating Revenue 29833255 Operating Expenses

Cost of water sold 15586171 Salaries and benefits 1575826 Professional services 1459723 Conservation program 14208 Depreciation and amortization 2478925 Communication and public information 265653 Office expenses 213605 Operations 1426874 Bank charges 10187 Rent 150312 Maintenance 171304 Dues and subscriptions 52537 Miscellaneous 12769

Total Operating Expenses 23418094 Operating Income 6415161 Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

Interest income 589292 Other income 43693 Interest expense net of amount capitalized (2865342)

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (2232357)Capital Contributions

Regional Capital Facilities Charges 2755119

Increase in Net Assets 6937923

Net Assets Beginning of Year 97445215

Net Assets End of Year $ 104383139

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Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

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VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

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Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

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WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

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Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

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11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 2: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

e Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water AuditMethodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

56

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONS

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

a Executive Committee ndash no meetings held

b Special Finance and Management Committee ndash September 15 2020 59

c Public Affairs Committee ndash September 2 2020 61

d Resource Management Committee ndash September 20 2020 63

11 NEW BUSINESS

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETING ndash October 28 2020 ndash Held at Cascadersquos Office orVia Zoom Meeting ndash 330 pm

13 ADJOURN

NOTE AS ALLOWED BY STATE LAW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ADD AND TAKE ACTION ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA

2

Item No 6 September 23 2020

MEMORANDUM

DATE September 23 2020

TO John Stokes Chair Board of Directors

FROM Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer

SUBJECT Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

Administration Finance and Economics bull Clark Nuber Cascadersquos outside auditing firm conducted a review of Cascadersquos second

quarter 2020 financial transactions in July 2020 The results of the review will bereported to the Finance and Management Committee in October 2020 Clark Nuber willbe on site in October 2020 to conduct a review of the third quarter

bull Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFCs) through August 2020 (with two Memberreports missing 564) are on pace to miss the original budget expectation of 1400 butmeet the revised projection of 800 for 2020

bull The Washington State Auditor performed a review in July 2020 of the 2019 FinancialAudit

bull Cascade anticipates bringing a bond resolution to the Board for consideration in October2020 to advance refunding of Cascadersquos 2012 Bonds

Capital Projects and Operations bull Lake Tapps Reservoir lake level is 54227 as of September 11 2020 This is within the

summer recreational range Cascade experienced intermittent loss of remote-controlcapability on the headworks in-take gates The loss requires Veolia to staff on-sitecontrol of the headgate Cascade and its consultant engineers are working on a solutionto rectify the problem

bull Cascade performs aquatic vegetation control as part of its ordinary maintenance of theLake Tapps Reservoir This year Cascade applied Procellacor a chemical treatmentfor milfoil in two phases over the months of July and August 2020 Cascade is satisfiedwith the performance of Procellacor in this second year of using the chemical

bull Cascade and Geoengineers completed the annual dam inspection No significant dikedefects were found Cascade is working with Veolia and Geoengineer to follow up onaction items

bull Cascade is currently reviewing USACErsquos Operations Plan for the new barrier dam Thecurrent scheduled completion of Phase II is the end of October 2020

bull Printz and Wolslegal basin survey work by David Evans and Associates was completedto determine the bottom profile of these two basins

3

Water Efficiency bull Cascade created a special promotion during August 2020 to encourage residents to

order free conservation items from Cascadersquos website Supporting video has beenviewed more than 100000 times

bull Staff developed September and October 2020 promotions for We Need Waterbull Staff began planning with Puget Sound Energy on partnership promotional activitiesbull Cascade staff created additional remote learning materials for students in preparation for

new school yearbull The evaluation of Cascadersquos education programs was finalized

Intergovernmental and Communications bull Board Members and Alternates were asked to provide feedback on Cascadersquos

intergovernmental communications and outreach programs and plans for 2021 througha Member survey Results will be incorporated into a draft IntergovernmentalCommunications and Outreach Plan for 2021 that will be reviewed by the Public AffairsCommittee in October 2020

bull Cascade staff continue to identify opportunities to engage in local planning efforts thatcould impact water quality in the Lake Tapps Reservoir Cascade staff submitted aproposed Pierce County Comprehensive Plan amendment at the end of July 2020 thatwould enhance lake management planning and water quality protections for the LakeTapps Reservoir Staff continue to update the Resource Management Committee onefforts and results

bull Cascade and Pierce County continue to meet to discuss the development of arecreational trail along the flume and twin pipelines On August 12 2020 Joe Mickelsonled a socially distanced bike tour of the proposed trail for Pierce County CouncilmemberDave Morell Board member Lloyd Warren County and Cascade staff

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act proclamation was extended toOctober 1 2020 Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensureCascadersquos operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

Planning bull Cascade convened a workshop on August 4 2020 with Issaquah Sammamish Plateau

Water Bellevue and Seattle Public Utilities to discuss the recent low and high chlorinelevels in the Bellevue-Issaquah Pipeline Seattle explained the circumstances thatresulted in these events and what they have done to mitigate future events Theparticipants also discussed other ways to mitigate future water quality issues and waysto improve communications if such events were to occur Cascade will follow up withmember agencies first and then with Seattle to identify specific actions that could bejointly taken

bull Issaquah held a scoping meeting with Cascadersquos consultant TetraTech on theAmericarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) requirements Issaquahrsquos deadline to certifycompletion of its Risk and Resiliency Assessment (RRA) is June 30 2021

bull In June 2021 the US Army Corps of Engineers will start its Intake Improvement projectwhich is Phase 3 of the Corpsrsquo of Engineers Mud Mountain Dam Fish Passage projectAs part of the Intake Improvement Project the Corps will drain Cascadersquos flowline Whilethe flowline is dry Cascade will undertake inspection maintenance and repair activitiesPlanning for the flowline outage has started with a focus on getting necessary permits

bull Cascade held a charrette on Cascadersquos solar power feasibility study and is preparing forfield investigations

4

Attachments

1 Budget to Actual Expenditure Report through August 31 20202 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through August 31 20203 Statement of Net Position as of August 31 2020 4 Contract Status Summary5 Monthly Warrants Listing6 Monthly Treasurerrsquos Report as of August 31 20207 Water System Revenue Bonds 2020 (Taxable) Schedule of Events

5

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Administration Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 816890 $ 720814 96076 882 Benefits 246271 241738 4534 982 Wellness program 5000 228 4772 46 Prof Fee (Legal) 480000 228176 251824 475 Prof Fee (Audit) 114500 70762 43738 618 Prof Fee (Other) 234250 55134 179116 235 Seismic Resiliency 700000 406302 293698 580 Meetings Expense 11000 6161 4839 560 TelephoneInternet 25000 22565 2435 903 Office Rent 240000 187891 52109 783 Office Supplies Admin 30000 11516 18484 384 Equip and Furniture 10000 574 9426 57 Bank Fees 600 245 355 409 Dues amp Subscriptions 50000 40122 9878 802 TaxesLicenses 16000 8868 7133 554 Travel 16000 1714 14286 107 Professional Dev 18000 1844 16156 102 Computer Equipment 30000 12624 17376 421 Software Licenses 48000 8058 39942 168 Postage amp Delivery 3000 1620 1380 540 Printing amp Repro 10000 0 10000 00 Insurance 131868 97796 34072 742 Contingency 205750 0 205750 00

Total $ 3442130 $ 2124750 $ 1317379 617

Debt Service Budget Actual Balance Expended Bond Debt Service 11835253 6710834 5124420 567

Total $ 11835253 $ 6710834 $ 5124420 567

Planning Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 19625 $ 10035 $ 9589 511 Benefits 5161 2060 3100 399 Prof Fee (Technical) 90000 27318 62682 304 Prof Fee (Legal) 80000 14317 65683 179

Total $ 194785 $ 53731 $ 141054 276

Conservation Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 160657 $ 72870 $ 87787 454 Benefits 47572 12856 34717 270 Prof Fee (Technical) 20000 9925 10075 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 5000 369 4631 74 Rebate Reimb Com 125000 12427 112573 99 Fixture Replace 50000 0 50000 00 Irrigation Audit 10000 1781 8219 178 Dues amp Subscriptions 1000 675 325 675 Comm and Public I 335000 167654 167346 500 Misc Serv and Sup 50000 18548 31452 371

Total $ 804229 $ 297104 $ 507125 369

Com and Intergovern Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 157360 $ 120637 $ 36723 767 Benefits 40583 22596 17987 557 Prof Fee (Technical) 15000 7000 8000 467 Prof Fee (Other) 185000 112036 72964 606 Comm and Public I 285000 124950 160050 438

Total $ 682944 $ 387220 $ 295724 567

Page 1 of 26

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Operations-General Budget Actual Balance Expended Wholesale Water $ 23411499 $ 20170340 $ 3241159 862 Salaries 21244 9290 11954 437 Benefits 4378 1412 2965 323 BIP OampM 58000 2262 55738 39 Pipeline Prop OampM 6000 857 5143 143 PWTF Loan Debt 41053 40658 395 990

Total $ 23542174 $ 20224819 $ 3317354 859

Operations-Lake Tapps Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 477953 $ 232725 $ 245228 487 Benefits 97561 47497 50063 487 Prof Fee (Technical) 460000 227943 232057 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 320000 300441 19560 939 Prof Fee (Other) 40000 0 40000 00 Meetings Expense 4000 969 3031 242 TelephoneInternet 1000 968 32 968 Office Supplies 1500 817 683 544 Equipment amp Furn 20000 13815 6185 691 TaxesLicenses 9000 6844 2156 760 Travel 21000 8286 12714 395 Professional Dev 2600 0 2600 00 Software Licenses 18000 1694 16306 94 Permitting Costs 10000 3241 6759 324 Misc Serv and Sup 30000 7814 22186 260 LT Operator 2333980 1235802 1098178 529 Unplanned OampM 30000 7976 22024 266 Misc Facility Repairs 32500 4809 27691 148 USGS Joint Fund 334184 153813 180371 460 General LT OampM 29000 4602 24398 159 Milfoil Control 200000 70012 129988 350 Vendor Services 25000 0 25000 00 Water Quality Management 400000 96519 303481 241 Dike Repairs and Maintenance 20000 951 19049 48 Security 115000 13694 101306 119

Total $ 5032277 $ 2441232 $ 2167209 485

Total Operating Budget $ 45533792 $ 32239691 13294102 708

Capital Projects (multi-yr bdgt not shown) Budget Actual Balance Expended

Upper Conveyance Projects $ 225000 5758 219242 26 GIS Implementation 25000 0 25000 00Lower Conveyance Projects 450000 3830 446170 09

Lake Tapps Reservoir Piezometers 500000 118072 381928 236 Security and SCADA 500000 88375 411625 177 Facilities Roofs Planking Tunnel 120000 0 120000 00 Seismic Resillency 200000 0 200000 00 Tacoma Agreement 5743428 5743428 0 1000 Capital Risk 600000 0 150000 00 Cascade Intake Modifications 150000 111192 488808 185 WQ Monitoring Equipment 100000 6788 93212 68 IT Infrastructure 35000 0 35000 00

Total CIP Budget $ 8648428 $ 6077443 $ 2570985 703

Total Overall Budget $ 54182221 $ 38317134 15865087 707

Page 2 of 27

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Revenues and Expenditures

From 112020 Through 8312020

Attachment 2

Operating Revenue Water sales $ 25921228 Administrative dues 3339859 Conservation program 572168

Total Operating Revenue 29833255 Operating Expenses

Cost of water sold 15586171 Salaries and benefits 1575826 Professional services 1459723 Conservation program 14208 Depreciation and amortization 2478925 Communication and public information 265653 Office expenses 213605 Operations 1426874 Bank charges 10187 Rent 150312 Maintenance 171304 Dues and subscriptions 52537 Miscellaneous 12769

Total Operating Expenses 23418094 Operating Income 6415161 Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

Interest income 589292 Other income 43693 Interest expense net of amount capitalized (2865342)

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (2232357)Capital Contributions

Regional Capital Facilities Charges 2755119

Increase in Net Assets 6937923

Net Assets Beginning of Year 97445215

Net Assets End of Year $ 104383139

8

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

9

VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 3: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Item No 6 September 23 2020

MEMORANDUM

DATE September 23 2020

TO John Stokes Chair Board of Directors

FROM Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer

SUBJECT Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

Administration Finance and Economics bull Clark Nuber Cascadersquos outside auditing firm conducted a review of Cascadersquos second

quarter 2020 financial transactions in July 2020 The results of the review will bereported to the Finance and Management Committee in October 2020 Clark Nuber willbe on site in October 2020 to conduct a review of the third quarter

bull Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFCs) through August 2020 (with two Memberreports missing 564) are on pace to miss the original budget expectation of 1400 butmeet the revised projection of 800 for 2020

bull The Washington State Auditor performed a review in July 2020 of the 2019 FinancialAudit

bull Cascade anticipates bringing a bond resolution to the Board for consideration in October2020 to advance refunding of Cascadersquos 2012 Bonds

Capital Projects and Operations bull Lake Tapps Reservoir lake level is 54227 as of September 11 2020 This is within the

summer recreational range Cascade experienced intermittent loss of remote-controlcapability on the headworks in-take gates The loss requires Veolia to staff on-sitecontrol of the headgate Cascade and its consultant engineers are working on a solutionto rectify the problem

bull Cascade performs aquatic vegetation control as part of its ordinary maintenance of theLake Tapps Reservoir This year Cascade applied Procellacor a chemical treatmentfor milfoil in two phases over the months of July and August 2020 Cascade is satisfiedwith the performance of Procellacor in this second year of using the chemical

bull Cascade and Geoengineers completed the annual dam inspection No significant dikedefects were found Cascade is working with Veolia and Geoengineer to follow up onaction items

bull Cascade is currently reviewing USACErsquos Operations Plan for the new barrier dam Thecurrent scheduled completion of Phase II is the end of October 2020

bull Printz and Wolslegal basin survey work by David Evans and Associates was completedto determine the bottom profile of these two basins

3

Water Efficiency bull Cascade created a special promotion during August 2020 to encourage residents to

order free conservation items from Cascadersquos website Supporting video has beenviewed more than 100000 times

bull Staff developed September and October 2020 promotions for We Need Waterbull Staff began planning with Puget Sound Energy on partnership promotional activitiesbull Cascade staff created additional remote learning materials for students in preparation for

new school yearbull The evaluation of Cascadersquos education programs was finalized

Intergovernmental and Communications bull Board Members and Alternates were asked to provide feedback on Cascadersquos

intergovernmental communications and outreach programs and plans for 2021 througha Member survey Results will be incorporated into a draft IntergovernmentalCommunications and Outreach Plan for 2021 that will be reviewed by the Public AffairsCommittee in October 2020

bull Cascade staff continue to identify opportunities to engage in local planning efforts thatcould impact water quality in the Lake Tapps Reservoir Cascade staff submitted aproposed Pierce County Comprehensive Plan amendment at the end of July 2020 thatwould enhance lake management planning and water quality protections for the LakeTapps Reservoir Staff continue to update the Resource Management Committee onefforts and results

bull Cascade and Pierce County continue to meet to discuss the development of arecreational trail along the flume and twin pipelines On August 12 2020 Joe Mickelsonled a socially distanced bike tour of the proposed trail for Pierce County CouncilmemberDave Morell Board member Lloyd Warren County and Cascade staff

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act proclamation was extended toOctober 1 2020 Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensureCascadersquos operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

Planning bull Cascade convened a workshop on August 4 2020 with Issaquah Sammamish Plateau

Water Bellevue and Seattle Public Utilities to discuss the recent low and high chlorinelevels in the Bellevue-Issaquah Pipeline Seattle explained the circumstances thatresulted in these events and what they have done to mitigate future events Theparticipants also discussed other ways to mitigate future water quality issues and waysto improve communications if such events were to occur Cascade will follow up withmember agencies first and then with Seattle to identify specific actions that could bejointly taken

bull Issaquah held a scoping meeting with Cascadersquos consultant TetraTech on theAmericarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) requirements Issaquahrsquos deadline to certifycompletion of its Risk and Resiliency Assessment (RRA) is June 30 2021

bull In June 2021 the US Army Corps of Engineers will start its Intake Improvement projectwhich is Phase 3 of the Corpsrsquo of Engineers Mud Mountain Dam Fish Passage projectAs part of the Intake Improvement Project the Corps will drain Cascadersquos flowline Whilethe flowline is dry Cascade will undertake inspection maintenance and repair activitiesPlanning for the flowline outage has started with a focus on getting necessary permits

bull Cascade held a charrette on Cascadersquos solar power feasibility study and is preparing forfield investigations

4

Attachments

1 Budget to Actual Expenditure Report through August 31 20202 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through August 31 20203 Statement of Net Position as of August 31 2020 4 Contract Status Summary5 Monthly Warrants Listing6 Monthly Treasurerrsquos Report as of August 31 20207 Water System Revenue Bonds 2020 (Taxable) Schedule of Events

5

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Administration Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 816890 $ 720814 96076 882 Benefits 246271 241738 4534 982 Wellness program 5000 228 4772 46 Prof Fee (Legal) 480000 228176 251824 475 Prof Fee (Audit) 114500 70762 43738 618 Prof Fee (Other) 234250 55134 179116 235 Seismic Resiliency 700000 406302 293698 580 Meetings Expense 11000 6161 4839 560 TelephoneInternet 25000 22565 2435 903 Office Rent 240000 187891 52109 783 Office Supplies Admin 30000 11516 18484 384 Equip and Furniture 10000 574 9426 57 Bank Fees 600 245 355 409 Dues amp Subscriptions 50000 40122 9878 802 TaxesLicenses 16000 8868 7133 554 Travel 16000 1714 14286 107 Professional Dev 18000 1844 16156 102 Computer Equipment 30000 12624 17376 421 Software Licenses 48000 8058 39942 168 Postage amp Delivery 3000 1620 1380 540 Printing amp Repro 10000 0 10000 00 Insurance 131868 97796 34072 742 Contingency 205750 0 205750 00

Total $ 3442130 $ 2124750 $ 1317379 617

Debt Service Budget Actual Balance Expended Bond Debt Service 11835253 6710834 5124420 567

Total $ 11835253 $ 6710834 $ 5124420 567

Planning Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 19625 $ 10035 $ 9589 511 Benefits 5161 2060 3100 399 Prof Fee (Technical) 90000 27318 62682 304 Prof Fee (Legal) 80000 14317 65683 179

Total $ 194785 $ 53731 $ 141054 276

Conservation Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 160657 $ 72870 $ 87787 454 Benefits 47572 12856 34717 270 Prof Fee (Technical) 20000 9925 10075 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 5000 369 4631 74 Rebate Reimb Com 125000 12427 112573 99 Fixture Replace 50000 0 50000 00 Irrigation Audit 10000 1781 8219 178 Dues amp Subscriptions 1000 675 325 675 Comm and Public I 335000 167654 167346 500 Misc Serv and Sup 50000 18548 31452 371

Total $ 804229 $ 297104 $ 507125 369

Com and Intergovern Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 157360 $ 120637 $ 36723 767 Benefits 40583 22596 17987 557 Prof Fee (Technical) 15000 7000 8000 467 Prof Fee (Other) 185000 112036 72964 606 Comm and Public I 285000 124950 160050 438

Total $ 682944 $ 387220 $ 295724 567

Page 1 of 26

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Operations-General Budget Actual Balance Expended Wholesale Water $ 23411499 $ 20170340 $ 3241159 862 Salaries 21244 9290 11954 437 Benefits 4378 1412 2965 323 BIP OampM 58000 2262 55738 39 Pipeline Prop OampM 6000 857 5143 143 PWTF Loan Debt 41053 40658 395 990

Total $ 23542174 $ 20224819 $ 3317354 859

Operations-Lake Tapps Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 477953 $ 232725 $ 245228 487 Benefits 97561 47497 50063 487 Prof Fee (Technical) 460000 227943 232057 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 320000 300441 19560 939 Prof Fee (Other) 40000 0 40000 00 Meetings Expense 4000 969 3031 242 TelephoneInternet 1000 968 32 968 Office Supplies 1500 817 683 544 Equipment amp Furn 20000 13815 6185 691 TaxesLicenses 9000 6844 2156 760 Travel 21000 8286 12714 395 Professional Dev 2600 0 2600 00 Software Licenses 18000 1694 16306 94 Permitting Costs 10000 3241 6759 324 Misc Serv and Sup 30000 7814 22186 260 LT Operator 2333980 1235802 1098178 529 Unplanned OampM 30000 7976 22024 266 Misc Facility Repairs 32500 4809 27691 148 USGS Joint Fund 334184 153813 180371 460 General LT OampM 29000 4602 24398 159 Milfoil Control 200000 70012 129988 350 Vendor Services 25000 0 25000 00 Water Quality Management 400000 96519 303481 241 Dike Repairs and Maintenance 20000 951 19049 48 Security 115000 13694 101306 119

Total $ 5032277 $ 2441232 $ 2167209 485

Total Operating Budget $ 45533792 $ 32239691 13294102 708

Capital Projects (multi-yr bdgt not shown) Budget Actual Balance Expended

Upper Conveyance Projects $ 225000 5758 219242 26 GIS Implementation 25000 0 25000 00Lower Conveyance Projects 450000 3830 446170 09

Lake Tapps Reservoir Piezometers 500000 118072 381928 236 Security and SCADA 500000 88375 411625 177 Facilities Roofs Planking Tunnel 120000 0 120000 00 Seismic Resillency 200000 0 200000 00 Tacoma Agreement 5743428 5743428 0 1000 Capital Risk 600000 0 150000 00 Cascade Intake Modifications 150000 111192 488808 185 WQ Monitoring Equipment 100000 6788 93212 68 IT Infrastructure 35000 0 35000 00

Total CIP Budget $ 8648428 $ 6077443 $ 2570985 703

Total Overall Budget $ 54182221 $ 38317134 15865087 707

Page 2 of 27

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Revenues and Expenditures

From 112020 Through 8312020

Attachment 2

Operating Revenue Water sales $ 25921228 Administrative dues 3339859 Conservation program 572168

Total Operating Revenue 29833255 Operating Expenses

Cost of water sold 15586171 Salaries and benefits 1575826 Professional services 1459723 Conservation program 14208 Depreciation and amortization 2478925 Communication and public information 265653 Office expenses 213605 Operations 1426874 Bank charges 10187 Rent 150312 Maintenance 171304 Dues and subscriptions 52537 Miscellaneous 12769

Total Operating Expenses 23418094 Operating Income 6415161 Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

Interest income 589292 Other income 43693 Interest expense net of amount capitalized (2865342)

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (2232357)Capital Contributions

Regional Capital Facilities Charges 2755119

Increase in Net Assets 6937923

Net Assets Beginning of Year 97445215

Net Assets End of Year $ 104383139

8

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

9

VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 4: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Water Efficiency bull Cascade created a special promotion during August 2020 to encourage residents to

order free conservation items from Cascadersquos website Supporting video has beenviewed more than 100000 times

bull Staff developed September and October 2020 promotions for We Need Waterbull Staff began planning with Puget Sound Energy on partnership promotional activitiesbull Cascade staff created additional remote learning materials for students in preparation for

new school yearbull The evaluation of Cascadersquos education programs was finalized

Intergovernmental and Communications bull Board Members and Alternates were asked to provide feedback on Cascadersquos

intergovernmental communications and outreach programs and plans for 2021 througha Member survey Results will be incorporated into a draft IntergovernmentalCommunications and Outreach Plan for 2021 that will be reviewed by the Public AffairsCommittee in October 2020

bull Cascade staff continue to identify opportunities to engage in local planning efforts thatcould impact water quality in the Lake Tapps Reservoir Cascade staff submitted aproposed Pierce County Comprehensive Plan amendment at the end of July 2020 thatwould enhance lake management planning and water quality protections for the LakeTapps Reservoir Staff continue to update the Resource Management Committee onefforts and results

bull Cascade and Pierce County continue to meet to discuss the development of arecreational trail along the flume and twin pipelines On August 12 2020 Joe Mickelsonled a socially distanced bike tour of the proposed trail for Pierce County CouncilmemberDave Morell Board member Lloyd Warren County and Cascade staff

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act proclamation was extended toOctober 1 2020 Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensureCascadersquos operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

Planning bull Cascade convened a workshop on August 4 2020 with Issaquah Sammamish Plateau

Water Bellevue and Seattle Public Utilities to discuss the recent low and high chlorinelevels in the Bellevue-Issaquah Pipeline Seattle explained the circumstances thatresulted in these events and what they have done to mitigate future events Theparticipants also discussed other ways to mitigate future water quality issues and waysto improve communications if such events were to occur Cascade will follow up withmember agencies first and then with Seattle to identify specific actions that could bejointly taken

bull Issaquah held a scoping meeting with Cascadersquos consultant TetraTech on theAmericarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) requirements Issaquahrsquos deadline to certifycompletion of its Risk and Resiliency Assessment (RRA) is June 30 2021

bull In June 2021 the US Army Corps of Engineers will start its Intake Improvement projectwhich is Phase 3 of the Corpsrsquo of Engineers Mud Mountain Dam Fish Passage projectAs part of the Intake Improvement Project the Corps will drain Cascadersquos flowline Whilethe flowline is dry Cascade will undertake inspection maintenance and repair activitiesPlanning for the flowline outage has started with a focus on getting necessary permits

bull Cascade held a charrette on Cascadersquos solar power feasibility study and is preparing forfield investigations

4

Attachments

1 Budget to Actual Expenditure Report through August 31 20202 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through August 31 20203 Statement of Net Position as of August 31 2020 4 Contract Status Summary5 Monthly Warrants Listing6 Monthly Treasurerrsquos Report as of August 31 20207 Water System Revenue Bonds 2020 (Taxable) Schedule of Events

5

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Administration Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 816890 $ 720814 96076 882 Benefits 246271 241738 4534 982 Wellness program 5000 228 4772 46 Prof Fee (Legal) 480000 228176 251824 475 Prof Fee (Audit) 114500 70762 43738 618 Prof Fee (Other) 234250 55134 179116 235 Seismic Resiliency 700000 406302 293698 580 Meetings Expense 11000 6161 4839 560 TelephoneInternet 25000 22565 2435 903 Office Rent 240000 187891 52109 783 Office Supplies Admin 30000 11516 18484 384 Equip and Furniture 10000 574 9426 57 Bank Fees 600 245 355 409 Dues amp Subscriptions 50000 40122 9878 802 TaxesLicenses 16000 8868 7133 554 Travel 16000 1714 14286 107 Professional Dev 18000 1844 16156 102 Computer Equipment 30000 12624 17376 421 Software Licenses 48000 8058 39942 168 Postage amp Delivery 3000 1620 1380 540 Printing amp Repro 10000 0 10000 00 Insurance 131868 97796 34072 742 Contingency 205750 0 205750 00

Total $ 3442130 $ 2124750 $ 1317379 617

Debt Service Budget Actual Balance Expended Bond Debt Service 11835253 6710834 5124420 567

Total $ 11835253 $ 6710834 $ 5124420 567

Planning Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 19625 $ 10035 $ 9589 511 Benefits 5161 2060 3100 399 Prof Fee (Technical) 90000 27318 62682 304 Prof Fee (Legal) 80000 14317 65683 179

Total $ 194785 $ 53731 $ 141054 276

Conservation Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 160657 $ 72870 $ 87787 454 Benefits 47572 12856 34717 270 Prof Fee (Technical) 20000 9925 10075 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 5000 369 4631 74 Rebate Reimb Com 125000 12427 112573 99 Fixture Replace 50000 0 50000 00 Irrigation Audit 10000 1781 8219 178 Dues amp Subscriptions 1000 675 325 675 Comm and Public I 335000 167654 167346 500 Misc Serv and Sup 50000 18548 31452 371

Total $ 804229 $ 297104 $ 507125 369

Com and Intergovern Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 157360 $ 120637 $ 36723 767 Benefits 40583 22596 17987 557 Prof Fee (Technical) 15000 7000 8000 467 Prof Fee (Other) 185000 112036 72964 606 Comm and Public I 285000 124950 160050 438

Total $ 682944 $ 387220 $ 295724 567

Page 1 of 26

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Operations-General Budget Actual Balance Expended Wholesale Water $ 23411499 $ 20170340 $ 3241159 862 Salaries 21244 9290 11954 437 Benefits 4378 1412 2965 323 BIP OampM 58000 2262 55738 39 Pipeline Prop OampM 6000 857 5143 143 PWTF Loan Debt 41053 40658 395 990

Total $ 23542174 $ 20224819 $ 3317354 859

Operations-Lake Tapps Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 477953 $ 232725 $ 245228 487 Benefits 97561 47497 50063 487 Prof Fee (Technical) 460000 227943 232057 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 320000 300441 19560 939 Prof Fee (Other) 40000 0 40000 00 Meetings Expense 4000 969 3031 242 TelephoneInternet 1000 968 32 968 Office Supplies 1500 817 683 544 Equipment amp Furn 20000 13815 6185 691 TaxesLicenses 9000 6844 2156 760 Travel 21000 8286 12714 395 Professional Dev 2600 0 2600 00 Software Licenses 18000 1694 16306 94 Permitting Costs 10000 3241 6759 324 Misc Serv and Sup 30000 7814 22186 260 LT Operator 2333980 1235802 1098178 529 Unplanned OampM 30000 7976 22024 266 Misc Facility Repairs 32500 4809 27691 148 USGS Joint Fund 334184 153813 180371 460 General LT OampM 29000 4602 24398 159 Milfoil Control 200000 70012 129988 350 Vendor Services 25000 0 25000 00 Water Quality Management 400000 96519 303481 241 Dike Repairs and Maintenance 20000 951 19049 48 Security 115000 13694 101306 119

Total $ 5032277 $ 2441232 $ 2167209 485

Total Operating Budget $ 45533792 $ 32239691 13294102 708

Capital Projects (multi-yr bdgt not shown) Budget Actual Balance Expended

Upper Conveyance Projects $ 225000 5758 219242 26 GIS Implementation 25000 0 25000 00Lower Conveyance Projects 450000 3830 446170 09

Lake Tapps Reservoir Piezometers 500000 118072 381928 236 Security and SCADA 500000 88375 411625 177 Facilities Roofs Planking Tunnel 120000 0 120000 00 Seismic Resillency 200000 0 200000 00 Tacoma Agreement 5743428 5743428 0 1000 Capital Risk 600000 0 150000 00 Cascade Intake Modifications 150000 111192 488808 185 WQ Monitoring Equipment 100000 6788 93212 68 IT Infrastructure 35000 0 35000 00

Total CIP Budget $ 8648428 $ 6077443 $ 2570985 703

Total Overall Budget $ 54182221 $ 38317134 15865087 707

Page 2 of 27

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Revenues and Expenditures

From 112020 Through 8312020

Attachment 2

Operating Revenue Water sales $ 25921228 Administrative dues 3339859 Conservation program 572168

Total Operating Revenue 29833255 Operating Expenses

Cost of water sold 15586171 Salaries and benefits 1575826 Professional services 1459723 Conservation program 14208 Depreciation and amortization 2478925 Communication and public information 265653 Office expenses 213605 Operations 1426874 Bank charges 10187 Rent 150312 Maintenance 171304 Dues and subscriptions 52537 Miscellaneous 12769

Total Operating Expenses 23418094 Operating Income 6415161 Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

Interest income 589292 Other income 43693 Interest expense net of amount capitalized (2865342)

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (2232357)Capital Contributions

Regional Capital Facilities Charges 2755119

Increase in Net Assets 6937923

Net Assets Beginning of Year 97445215

Net Assets End of Year $ 104383139

8

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

9

VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 5: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Attachments

1 Budget to Actual Expenditure Report through August 31 20202 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures through August 31 20203 Statement of Net Position as of August 31 2020 4 Contract Status Summary5 Monthly Warrants Listing6 Monthly Treasurerrsquos Report as of August 31 20207 Water System Revenue Bonds 2020 (Taxable) Schedule of Events

5

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Administration Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 816890 $ 720814 96076 882 Benefits 246271 241738 4534 982 Wellness program 5000 228 4772 46 Prof Fee (Legal) 480000 228176 251824 475 Prof Fee (Audit) 114500 70762 43738 618 Prof Fee (Other) 234250 55134 179116 235 Seismic Resiliency 700000 406302 293698 580 Meetings Expense 11000 6161 4839 560 TelephoneInternet 25000 22565 2435 903 Office Rent 240000 187891 52109 783 Office Supplies Admin 30000 11516 18484 384 Equip and Furniture 10000 574 9426 57 Bank Fees 600 245 355 409 Dues amp Subscriptions 50000 40122 9878 802 TaxesLicenses 16000 8868 7133 554 Travel 16000 1714 14286 107 Professional Dev 18000 1844 16156 102 Computer Equipment 30000 12624 17376 421 Software Licenses 48000 8058 39942 168 Postage amp Delivery 3000 1620 1380 540 Printing amp Repro 10000 0 10000 00 Insurance 131868 97796 34072 742 Contingency 205750 0 205750 00

Total $ 3442130 $ 2124750 $ 1317379 617

Debt Service Budget Actual Balance Expended Bond Debt Service 11835253 6710834 5124420 567

Total $ 11835253 $ 6710834 $ 5124420 567

Planning Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 19625 $ 10035 $ 9589 511 Benefits 5161 2060 3100 399 Prof Fee (Technical) 90000 27318 62682 304 Prof Fee (Legal) 80000 14317 65683 179

Total $ 194785 $ 53731 $ 141054 276

Conservation Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 160657 $ 72870 $ 87787 454 Benefits 47572 12856 34717 270 Prof Fee (Technical) 20000 9925 10075 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 5000 369 4631 74 Rebate Reimb Com 125000 12427 112573 99 Fixture Replace 50000 0 50000 00 Irrigation Audit 10000 1781 8219 178 Dues amp Subscriptions 1000 675 325 675 Comm and Public I 335000 167654 167346 500 Misc Serv and Sup 50000 18548 31452 371

Total $ 804229 $ 297104 $ 507125 369

Com and Intergovern Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 157360 $ 120637 $ 36723 767 Benefits 40583 22596 17987 557 Prof Fee (Technical) 15000 7000 8000 467 Prof Fee (Other) 185000 112036 72964 606 Comm and Public I 285000 124950 160050 438

Total $ 682944 $ 387220 $ 295724 567

Page 1 of 26

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Operations-General Budget Actual Balance Expended Wholesale Water $ 23411499 $ 20170340 $ 3241159 862 Salaries 21244 9290 11954 437 Benefits 4378 1412 2965 323 BIP OampM 58000 2262 55738 39 Pipeline Prop OampM 6000 857 5143 143 PWTF Loan Debt 41053 40658 395 990

Total $ 23542174 $ 20224819 $ 3317354 859

Operations-Lake Tapps Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 477953 $ 232725 $ 245228 487 Benefits 97561 47497 50063 487 Prof Fee (Technical) 460000 227943 232057 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 320000 300441 19560 939 Prof Fee (Other) 40000 0 40000 00 Meetings Expense 4000 969 3031 242 TelephoneInternet 1000 968 32 968 Office Supplies 1500 817 683 544 Equipment amp Furn 20000 13815 6185 691 TaxesLicenses 9000 6844 2156 760 Travel 21000 8286 12714 395 Professional Dev 2600 0 2600 00 Software Licenses 18000 1694 16306 94 Permitting Costs 10000 3241 6759 324 Misc Serv and Sup 30000 7814 22186 260 LT Operator 2333980 1235802 1098178 529 Unplanned OampM 30000 7976 22024 266 Misc Facility Repairs 32500 4809 27691 148 USGS Joint Fund 334184 153813 180371 460 General LT OampM 29000 4602 24398 159 Milfoil Control 200000 70012 129988 350 Vendor Services 25000 0 25000 00 Water Quality Management 400000 96519 303481 241 Dike Repairs and Maintenance 20000 951 19049 48 Security 115000 13694 101306 119

Total $ 5032277 $ 2441232 $ 2167209 485

Total Operating Budget $ 45533792 $ 32239691 13294102 708

Capital Projects (multi-yr bdgt not shown) Budget Actual Balance Expended

Upper Conveyance Projects $ 225000 5758 219242 26 GIS Implementation 25000 0 25000 00Lower Conveyance Projects 450000 3830 446170 09

Lake Tapps Reservoir Piezometers 500000 118072 381928 236 Security and SCADA 500000 88375 411625 177 Facilities Roofs Planking Tunnel 120000 0 120000 00 Seismic Resillency 200000 0 200000 00 Tacoma Agreement 5743428 5743428 0 1000 Capital Risk 600000 0 150000 00 Cascade Intake Modifications 150000 111192 488808 185 WQ Monitoring Equipment 100000 6788 93212 68 IT Infrastructure 35000 0 35000 00

Total CIP Budget $ 8648428 $ 6077443 $ 2570985 703

Total Overall Budget $ 54182221 $ 38317134 15865087 707

Page 2 of 27

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Revenues and Expenditures

From 112020 Through 8312020

Attachment 2

Operating Revenue Water sales $ 25921228 Administrative dues 3339859 Conservation program 572168

Total Operating Revenue 29833255 Operating Expenses

Cost of water sold 15586171 Salaries and benefits 1575826 Professional services 1459723 Conservation program 14208 Depreciation and amortization 2478925 Communication and public information 265653 Office expenses 213605 Operations 1426874 Bank charges 10187 Rent 150312 Maintenance 171304 Dues and subscriptions 52537 Miscellaneous 12769

Total Operating Expenses 23418094 Operating Income 6415161 Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

Interest income 589292 Other income 43693 Interest expense net of amount capitalized (2865342)

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (2232357)Capital Contributions

Regional Capital Facilities Charges 2755119

Increase in Net Assets 6937923

Net Assets Beginning of Year 97445215

Net Assets End of Year $ 104383139

8

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

9

VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 6: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Administration Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 816890 $ 720814 96076 882 Benefits 246271 241738 4534 982 Wellness program 5000 228 4772 46 Prof Fee (Legal) 480000 228176 251824 475 Prof Fee (Audit) 114500 70762 43738 618 Prof Fee (Other) 234250 55134 179116 235 Seismic Resiliency 700000 406302 293698 580 Meetings Expense 11000 6161 4839 560 TelephoneInternet 25000 22565 2435 903 Office Rent 240000 187891 52109 783 Office Supplies Admin 30000 11516 18484 384 Equip and Furniture 10000 574 9426 57 Bank Fees 600 245 355 409 Dues amp Subscriptions 50000 40122 9878 802 TaxesLicenses 16000 8868 7133 554 Travel 16000 1714 14286 107 Professional Dev 18000 1844 16156 102 Computer Equipment 30000 12624 17376 421 Software Licenses 48000 8058 39942 168 Postage amp Delivery 3000 1620 1380 540 Printing amp Repro 10000 0 10000 00 Insurance 131868 97796 34072 742 Contingency 205750 0 205750 00

Total $ 3442130 $ 2124750 $ 1317379 617

Debt Service Budget Actual Balance Expended Bond Debt Service 11835253 6710834 5124420 567

Total $ 11835253 $ 6710834 $ 5124420 567

Planning Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 19625 $ 10035 $ 9589 511 Benefits 5161 2060 3100 399 Prof Fee (Technical) 90000 27318 62682 304 Prof Fee (Legal) 80000 14317 65683 179

Total $ 194785 $ 53731 $ 141054 276

Conservation Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 160657 $ 72870 $ 87787 454 Benefits 47572 12856 34717 270 Prof Fee (Technical) 20000 9925 10075 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 5000 369 4631 74 Rebate Reimb Com 125000 12427 112573 99 Fixture Replace 50000 0 50000 00 Irrigation Audit 10000 1781 8219 178 Dues amp Subscriptions 1000 675 325 675 Comm and Public I 335000 167654 167346 500 Misc Serv and Sup 50000 18548 31452 371

Total $ 804229 $ 297104 $ 507125 369

Com and Intergovern Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 157360 $ 120637 $ 36723 767 Benefits 40583 22596 17987 557 Prof Fee (Technical) 15000 7000 8000 467 Prof Fee (Other) 185000 112036 72964 606 Comm and Public I 285000 124950 160050 438

Total $ 682944 $ 387220 $ 295724 567

Page 1 of 26

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Operations-General Budget Actual Balance Expended Wholesale Water $ 23411499 $ 20170340 $ 3241159 862 Salaries 21244 9290 11954 437 Benefits 4378 1412 2965 323 BIP OampM 58000 2262 55738 39 Pipeline Prop OampM 6000 857 5143 143 PWTF Loan Debt 41053 40658 395 990

Total $ 23542174 $ 20224819 $ 3317354 859

Operations-Lake Tapps Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 477953 $ 232725 $ 245228 487 Benefits 97561 47497 50063 487 Prof Fee (Technical) 460000 227943 232057 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 320000 300441 19560 939 Prof Fee (Other) 40000 0 40000 00 Meetings Expense 4000 969 3031 242 TelephoneInternet 1000 968 32 968 Office Supplies 1500 817 683 544 Equipment amp Furn 20000 13815 6185 691 TaxesLicenses 9000 6844 2156 760 Travel 21000 8286 12714 395 Professional Dev 2600 0 2600 00 Software Licenses 18000 1694 16306 94 Permitting Costs 10000 3241 6759 324 Misc Serv and Sup 30000 7814 22186 260 LT Operator 2333980 1235802 1098178 529 Unplanned OampM 30000 7976 22024 266 Misc Facility Repairs 32500 4809 27691 148 USGS Joint Fund 334184 153813 180371 460 General LT OampM 29000 4602 24398 159 Milfoil Control 200000 70012 129988 350 Vendor Services 25000 0 25000 00 Water Quality Management 400000 96519 303481 241 Dike Repairs and Maintenance 20000 951 19049 48 Security 115000 13694 101306 119

Total $ 5032277 $ 2441232 $ 2167209 485

Total Operating Budget $ 45533792 $ 32239691 13294102 708

Capital Projects (multi-yr bdgt not shown) Budget Actual Balance Expended

Upper Conveyance Projects $ 225000 5758 219242 26 GIS Implementation 25000 0 25000 00Lower Conveyance Projects 450000 3830 446170 09

Lake Tapps Reservoir Piezometers 500000 118072 381928 236 Security and SCADA 500000 88375 411625 177 Facilities Roofs Planking Tunnel 120000 0 120000 00 Seismic Resillency 200000 0 200000 00 Tacoma Agreement 5743428 5743428 0 1000 Capital Risk 600000 0 150000 00 Cascade Intake Modifications 150000 111192 488808 185 WQ Monitoring Equipment 100000 6788 93212 68 IT Infrastructure 35000 0 35000 00

Total CIP Budget $ 8648428 $ 6077443 $ 2570985 703

Total Overall Budget $ 54182221 $ 38317134 15865087 707

Page 2 of 27

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Revenues and Expenditures

From 112020 Through 8312020

Attachment 2

Operating Revenue Water sales $ 25921228 Administrative dues 3339859 Conservation program 572168

Total Operating Revenue 29833255 Operating Expenses

Cost of water sold 15586171 Salaries and benefits 1575826 Professional services 1459723 Conservation program 14208 Depreciation and amortization 2478925 Communication and public information 265653 Office expenses 213605 Operations 1426874 Bank charges 10187 Rent 150312 Maintenance 171304 Dues and subscriptions 52537 Miscellaneous 12769

Total Operating Expenses 23418094 Operating Income 6415161 Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

Interest income 589292 Other income 43693 Interest expense net of amount capitalized (2865342)

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (2232357)Capital Contributions

Regional Capital Facilities Charges 2755119

Increase in Net Assets 6937923

Net Assets Beginning of Year 97445215

Net Assets End of Year $ 104383139

8

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

9

VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 7: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Cascade Water AllianceBudget to Actual Expenditure Report

January 1- August 31 202067 of the year completed

Attachment 1

Operations-General Budget Actual Balance Expended Wholesale Water $ 23411499 $ 20170340 $ 3241159 862 Salaries 21244 9290 11954 437 Benefits 4378 1412 2965 323 BIP OampM 58000 2262 55738 39 Pipeline Prop OampM 6000 857 5143 143 PWTF Loan Debt 41053 40658 395 990

Total $ 23542174 $ 20224819 $ 3317354 859

Operations-Lake Tapps Budget Actual Balance Expended Salaries $ 477953 $ 232725 $ 245228 487 Benefits 97561 47497 50063 487 Prof Fee (Technical) 460000 227943 232057 496 Prof Fee (Legal) 320000 300441 19560 939 Prof Fee (Other) 40000 0 40000 00 Meetings Expense 4000 969 3031 242 TelephoneInternet 1000 968 32 968 Office Supplies 1500 817 683 544 Equipment amp Furn 20000 13815 6185 691 TaxesLicenses 9000 6844 2156 760 Travel 21000 8286 12714 395 Professional Dev 2600 0 2600 00 Software Licenses 18000 1694 16306 94 Permitting Costs 10000 3241 6759 324 Misc Serv and Sup 30000 7814 22186 260 LT Operator 2333980 1235802 1098178 529 Unplanned OampM 30000 7976 22024 266 Misc Facility Repairs 32500 4809 27691 148 USGS Joint Fund 334184 153813 180371 460 General LT OampM 29000 4602 24398 159 Milfoil Control 200000 70012 129988 350 Vendor Services 25000 0 25000 00 Water Quality Management 400000 96519 303481 241 Dike Repairs and Maintenance 20000 951 19049 48 Security 115000 13694 101306 119

Total $ 5032277 $ 2441232 $ 2167209 485

Total Operating Budget $ 45533792 $ 32239691 13294102 708

Capital Projects (multi-yr bdgt not shown) Budget Actual Balance Expended

Upper Conveyance Projects $ 225000 5758 219242 26 GIS Implementation 25000 0 25000 00Lower Conveyance Projects 450000 3830 446170 09

Lake Tapps Reservoir Piezometers 500000 118072 381928 236 Security and SCADA 500000 88375 411625 177 Facilities Roofs Planking Tunnel 120000 0 120000 00 Seismic Resillency 200000 0 200000 00 Tacoma Agreement 5743428 5743428 0 1000 Capital Risk 600000 0 150000 00 Cascade Intake Modifications 150000 111192 488808 185 WQ Monitoring Equipment 100000 6788 93212 68 IT Infrastructure 35000 0 35000 00

Total CIP Budget $ 8648428 $ 6077443 $ 2570985 703

Total Overall Budget $ 54182221 $ 38317134 15865087 707

Page 2 of 27

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Revenues and Expenditures

From 112020 Through 8312020

Attachment 2

Operating Revenue Water sales $ 25921228 Administrative dues 3339859 Conservation program 572168

Total Operating Revenue 29833255 Operating Expenses

Cost of water sold 15586171 Salaries and benefits 1575826 Professional services 1459723 Conservation program 14208 Depreciation and amortization 2478925 Communication and public information 265653 Office expenses 213605 Operations 1426874 Bank charges 10187 Rent 150312 Maintenance 171304 Dues and subscriptions 52537 Miscellaneous 12769

Total Operating Expenses 23418094 Operating Income 6415161 Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

Interest income 589292 Other income 43693 Interest expense net of amount capitalized (2865342)

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (2232357)Capital Contributions

Regional Capital Facilities Charges 2755119

Increase in Net Assets 6937923

Net Assets Beginning of Year 97445215

Net Assets End of Year $ 104383139

8

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

9

VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Revenues and Expenditures

From 112020 Through 8312020

Attachment 2

Operating Revenue Water sales $ 25921228 Administrative dues 3339859 Conservation program 572168

Total Operating Revenue 29833255 Operating Expenses

Cost of water sold 15586171 Salaries and benefits 1575826 Professional services 1459723 Conservation program 14208 Depreciation and amortization 2478925 Communication and public information 265653 Office expenses 213605 Operations 1426874 Bank charges 10187 Rent 150312 Maintenance 171304 Dues and subscriptions 52537 Miscellaneous 12769

Total Operating Expenses 23418094 Operating Income 6415161 Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

Interest income 589292 Other income 43693 Interest expense net of amount capitalized (2865342)

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (2232357)Capital Contributions

Regional Capital Facilities Charges 2755119

Increase in Net Assets 6937923

Net Assets Beginning of Year 97445215

Net Assets End of Year $ 104383139

8

Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

9

VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Cascade Water AllianceStatement of Net Position

As of 8312020

Attachment 3

Assets Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 21988172 Accounts receivable 8071663 Prepaid expenses 85903

Total Current Assets 30145739 Capital Assets

Equipment and furniture 1940747 Seattle water contract 22267611 Bellevue Issaquah pipeline 22276944 Tacoma water contract 119740687 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (44498352)

Total Capital Assets 121727637 Projects in process and assets not yet in service

Lake Tapps 102618178 Tacoma Cascade pipeline 26539385

Total Projects in process and assets not yet in service 129157563 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19818538

Total Assets 300849477 Liabilities

Current liabilities Payables and accrued liabilities 563135 Retroactive water credit 1806104 Accrued interest 1369704 Long-term debt current portion

Bonds Payable-Current Portion 5485000 Other 39474

Total Long-term debt current portion 5524474 Total Current liabilities 9263416

Long-term Liabilities Long-term debt 101137896 Tacoma contract 71825842 Seattle contract 5000000 Bond premium net of amortization 8934267

Total Long-term Liabilities 186898004 Total Liabilities 196161420 Net Assets

Restricted for debt service 79060521 Unrestricted 25627535

Total Net Assets 104688056 Total Liabilities amp Net Assets $ 300849477

9

VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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VendorContract

numberContract title

Cascade

manager

Effective

dateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Clark Nuber 1 Financial Audit C Clarke 112020 NA 9102020 88 $ 67000 $ 59000 88 $ 8000

Colehour and

Cohen1 Staffing for classes and events M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 89990 $ 43462 48 $ 46528

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo412020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 30000 $ 27318 91 $ 2682

David McGrath 1 Irrigation Efficiency Assistance M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 18500 $ 300 2 $ 18200

Enrironmental

Science Assoc

(ESA)

1 Aquatic Plant Management H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 20 $ 24900 $ 1910 8 $ 22990

GeoEngineers

Inc1 Dam EngineeringHydrologyGeotech H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 150000 $ 51740 34 $ 98260

Gordon Thomas

Honeywell1 State legislative outreach E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 84000 $ 56000 67 $ 28000

Herrera

Environmental2 WQ Monitoring Program

M

Gagliardo8192019 NA 9102020 45 $ 495000 $ 246685 50 $ 248315

Herrera

Environmental1 Limnology Services H Chen 5142018 NA 9102020 90 $ 75000 $ 69495 93 $ 5505

HDR 5 Water Forum Consulting C Clarke 3102015 NA 9102020 90 $ 38323 $ 29981 78 $ 8342

HDR 7 Twin Pipeline Condition Assessement H Chen 1092019 NA 9102020 98 $ 22859 $ 18848 82 $ 4011

HDR 8Lake Tapps Water Treatment Plant

Feasibility UpdateH Chen 1302020 NA 9102020 100 $ 24934 $ 24934 100 $ -

HDR 6 MMD Fish Passage Design ReviewM

Gagliardo1212015 NA 9102020 95 $ 918000 $ 842848 92 $ 75152

Hugh Spitzer 1 Special Counsel Services C Clarke 112020 12312020 9102020 17 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Jacobs 1 Hydrofeasibility E Cebron 642015 NA 9102020 98 $ 216697 $ 209001 96 $ 7696

Jennergy 1 Website assistance E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 28 $ 15000 $ 7000 47 $ 8000

Kent Crane

Inspectin1 Fish Screen Gantry Crane Inspection J Shimada 6242020 7312020 9102020 10 $ 3900 $ - 0 $ 3900

Langton Spieth 1 Community relations E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 72000 $ 48000 67 $ 24000

Long Building

Tech1 Security Maintenance H Chen 8122019 8312020 9102020 20 $ 55000 $ 28278 51 $ 26722

Magnan

Consulting1 Dike 12 Crest Raising Const Mgmt H Chen 2272020 NA 9102020 100 $ 20000 $ 7843 39 $ 12158

Maroni

Construction1 Dingle Basin Booms J Shimada 7232020 NA 9102020 10 $ 93939 $ - 0 $ 93939

National Park

Service1 Glacial Studies R Hoffman 2222018 412020 9102020 95 $ 20000 $ 20000 100 $ -

Nature Vision 1 Classroom Water Education M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 50 $ 95000 $ 67431 71 $ 27569

PACE 1 GIS Needs Assessment H Chen 4272018 NA 9102020 50 $ 8710 $ 1232 14 $ 7478

PACE 2 GIS Enterprise Implementation H Chen 832018 12312021 9102020 55 $ 80000 $ 55758 70 $ 24242

Pacifica Law 1 Legal Assistance H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 5 $ 25000 $ - 0 $ 25000

Parametrix 1 On Call CivMechStructural Eng H Chen 1232020 12312020 9102020 10 $ 100000 $ 30356 30 $ 69644

Production Post 1 WeNeedWater Video Production A Bennett 252020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 40000 $ 20000 50 $ 20000

Puget Sound

Energy1 Water Efficiency Rebates M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 95000 $ 12427 13 $ 82573

RH2 2 On-Call Electrical Engineering Srvs H Chen 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 100000 $ 42113 42 $ 57887

RH2 1 Security and SCADA H Chen 1162020 NA 9102020 25 $ 347000 $ 71894 21 $ 275106

RH2 3 Wholesale Master Meter Eval H Chen 1212020 3312023 9102020 0 $ 24500 $ - 0 $ 24500

Robinson Noble 1 Water Audits E Cebron 1032019 NA 9102020 30 $ 135060 $ 35302 26 $ 99758

SC Words amp

Pictures Inc1 Design Services E Kraft 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 24000 $ 8036 33 $ 15964

Seattle Public

Utilities1 Garden Hotline M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 10400 $ 5500 53 $ 4900

SMC Consulting 1 Water Efficiency Consultant M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 30 $ 24500 $ 9925 41 $ 14575

Stafford

Excavating1 Dike 12 Crest Raising H Chen 362020 NA 9102020 100 $ 107800 $ 98634 91 $ 9166

Sustainable

Water1 Teacher Fellows program M Brent 112020 6302020 9102020 50 $ 60000 $ 53571 89 $ 6429

Tacoma-Pierce

County1 LakeWise A Bennett 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 96000 $ 61413 64 $ 34587

TeamLogic IT 1 Info Technology Consulting C Paulucci 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 84250 $ 45725 54 $ 38525

TechniArt 1 Website Orders M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 15900 $ 3101 20 $ 12799

Tetra Tech 1 AWIA Risk and Resiliency M Thung 11182019 12312020 9102020 35 $ 350000 $ 271717 78 $ 78283

Tilth Association 1 Garden Water Efficiency M Brent 112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 24500 $ 13642 56 $ 10858

USGS 1 Joint Funding Agre-StreamgagingM

Gagliardo112020 12312020 9102020 25 $ 307626 $ 153813 50 $ 153813

Van Ness

Feldman1 General Counsel S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 38 $ 800000 $ 542928 68 $ 257072

Veolia 1

White River-Lake Tapps Reservoir

Project Operations and Maintenance

Agreement $1966709 Fixed $213990

Var

J Shimada 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 2180699 $ 1256572 58 $ 924127

Consultant Contract Status Summary Attachment 4Open contracts

10

Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Winterbauer and

Diamond1 Legal Assistance S Hardin 112020 12312020 9102020 33 $ 20000 $ - 0 $ 20000

Vendor

Closed

contract

number

Contract titleCascade

manager

Effective

DateEnd date Status date

Percent

work

completed

Contract

amount

including

amendments

Amount

invoiced

Percent

invoiced

Contract

balance

Aquatechnex 1 Aquatic Plant Management J Shimada 722020 7312020 9102020 100 $ 68102 $ 68102 100 $ (0)

Aspect

Consulting Inc1 Lake Tapps Modeling Project R Hoffman 872018 NA 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49947 100 $ 53

David Evans 1 On-call Land SurveyorM

Gagliardo542017 4302020 9102020 100 $ 50000 $ 49807 100 $ 193

Closed Contracts

11

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 12: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

WHOLESALE WATER GENERAL LAKE TAPPSWIRE Seattle Contract Payment 820 $343812600 28547 ATampT FirstNet $40490 28552 East Pierce Fire amp Rescue $500000WIRE Seattle Contract Payment 920 $297971000 28549 CIT $367056 28560 Corliss Resources $44105

$641783600 28550 Comcast $214356 28561 Curtis G Filleau $2800028551 DIRECTV $8824 28563 US Geological Survey (USGS) $7690650

CONSULTANTS 28554 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28564 Kelly Carolus $4200028548 CH2M Hill Engineers Inc $477676 28559 Builders Exchange of Washington $735 28565 Praxair Distribution Inc $2280028555 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $1774301 28562 Department of Labor and Industries $2500 28575 Brett A Karhu $3150028556 State Auditors Office $141375 28576 CIT $183528 28583 Kelly Carolus $11200028557 Tetra Tech $2091750 28578 Comcast $48696 28584 LONG Building Technologies Inc $277425028566 RH2 Engineering Inc $361313 28581 Foothills Rails-to-Trails $10000 28592 Brett A Karhu $2800028567 Robinson Noble $163659 28591 Zee Medical Service $14000 28595 Gregg A Marty $8400028569 Tetra Tech $4154981 28593 Covington Water District $4650 28606 National Construction Rentals Inc $7298628577 Clark Nuber PS $473052 28596 JG 520 Building LLC $1938300 28629 Praxair Distribution Inc $2245228585 Pace Engineers Inc $335747 28597 Lakemont Business Services Inc $30400 28636 Veolia Water North America $1668635028586 Parametrix $1354425 28601 CIT $195207 28646 Curtis G Filleau $7000028588 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $1901682 28607 Pacific Office Automation $29680 28651 LOOKER Asphalt Inc $48092028589 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $461450 28612 US BANK $1092906 28659 Curtis G Filleau $3500028590 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6051750 28613 Utilities Underground Location Center $4902 28662 Kelly Carolus $6300028600 Tetra Tech $1686500 28614 Verizon Wireless $22505 $2878801328602 City of Kirkland $672838 28619 ATampT FirstNet $4049028604 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 28620 Builders Exchange of Washington $3765 SPONSORSHIPS28605 LangtonSpieth $600000 28621 Code Publishing Co $49950 28642 Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce $35000028609 The Production Post $650000 28623 Comcast $48120 $35000028610 RH2 Engineering Inc $272600 28624 Comcast $16524028611 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $455000 28625 DIRECTV $11542 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE28617 AquaTechnex $6810210 28628 Lakemont Business Services Inc $21600 28608 ProcureIT USA $2368128626 Financial Advocates Advisory Services $100000 28640 Comcast $48709 28630 ProcureIT USA $38686828627 Jennergy $100000 28645 Zee Medical Service $15399 $41054928632 Robinson Noble $259775 28650 JG 520 Building LLC $193830028633 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department $995045 28653 Pacific Office Automation $29680 CONSTRUCTION28635 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6444300 28655 Utilities Underground Location Center $3225 28546 RH2 Engineering Inc $104215728639 Clark Nuber PS $272985 28656 Verizon Wireless $22505 28570 HDR $119496428644 Parametrix $177040 28667 US BANK $189891 28615 HDR $57125428647 David Evans and Associates Inc $2390604 $8735451 28616 RH2 Engineering Inc $239111328649 Ethan Duvall $85000 28657 US BANK $62698828654 Tetra Tech $2231750 SALARY BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS $582647628660 Environmental Science Associates (ESA) $191000 Payroll (July) $1250999628661 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Govern Affair $700000 Payroll (August) DESTROYED AND VOIDED CHECKS28663 LangtonSpieth $600000 28553 Paula Anderson $1069928664 Pace Engineers Inc $211500 28558 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $188499428665 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer Distr $196792 28573 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $331254128666 TeamLogic IT of Bellevue WA $608000 28574 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $193773628668 Van Ness Feldman LLP $6266350 28579 BenefitMall Inc $8000

$53420450 28580 Paula Anderson $170028582 HRA VEBA Trust $117600

CONSERVATION 28594 Joseph Mickelson $9876228568 Sustainability Ambassadors $755700 28603 Ethan Duvall $4000028587 Seattle Public Utilities $275000 28618 AWC Employee Benefit Trust $212672628598 Nature Vision Inc $619750 28637 Vantagepoint 401 Plan $355282928599 Tilth Alliance $677538 28638 Vantagepoint 457 Plan $211913628622 Colehour and Cohen $565500 28641 BenefitMall Inc $780028631 Puget Sound Energy $640900 28643 HRA VEBA Trust $188972028634 Techniart C S D $37196 28648 Joseph Mickelson $10171328652 Nature Vision Inc $166434 $2971995228658 Colehour and Cohen $403778

$4141796

Total Warrants $131392687Total Wires $641783600Total warrantswire transfers authorized for September 2020 $773176287

Attachment 5Payment Authorization Warrants and Wire Transfers 72220

Approved _________________________________ Date _________________Edward Cebron Chief EconomistTreasurer

Approved _______________________________ Date ________________Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

12

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 13: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Attachment 6

Cascade Water AllianceMonthly Treasurers Report

August 2020

Rate US BankOperating Construction Bond RCFC Stabilization Payroll All

Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Account FundsBeginning Balances August 1 17205865$ 5976744$ 12971781$ 1829281$ 2112088$ -$ 40095759$

Additions Cash received 5674472$ 6212$ 6475$ 1898$ 2191$ -$ 5691247$ Transfers from other Cascade funds -$ -$ 765991$ 1043906$ -$ 138950$ 1948847$

Total additions 5674472$ 6212$ 772466$ 1045804$ 2191$ 138950$ 7640095$

Subtractions Bank fees payroll and bond payments 649$ 195$ 709$ 60$ 69$ 138950$ 140631$

Warrants paid 493385$ 22371$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 515756$ Wire and other electronic payments 3438126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3438126$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (realized) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ King Co Investment Pool impairment (retained) (77)$ (157)$ (86)$ (109)$ (23)$ -$ (451)$ Transfers to other Cascade funds 1948847$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1948847$

Total subtractions 5880930$ 22410$ 623$ (49)$ 46$ 138950$ 6042910$

Ending Balances August 31 2020 16999407$ 5960546$ 13743624$ 2875133$ 2114233$ -$ 41692943$

13

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 14: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

11900 NE 1st Street Suite 300 Bellevue Washington 98005

Cascade Water Alliance Washington Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds 2020 (Taxable)

Schedule of Events (9-8-2020)

DATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITY Mon Sept 14 POS Data Request to CWAMembers BC Wk of Sept 14 Kickoff Call CWA FA BC Mon Sept 21 Circulate 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Mon Sep 28 Comments Due on 1st Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 5 Circulate 2nd Draft of Delegation Bond Resolution for

Comment BC

Fri Oct 9 Notify Rating Agency of Bond Issuance FA Mon Oct 12 Holiday ColumbusIndigenous Peoplesrsquo Day Tues Oct 13 POS Data Request Returned by CWAMembers to BC CWA Tues Oct 13 Comments Due on 2nd Draft Delegation Bond Resolution CWA FA Mon Oct 19 1st Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Oct 19 Final Delegation Bond Resolution Available for CWA Board

Packets CWA BC

Mon Oct 26 Comments Due on 1st Draft POS CWA FA Wed Oct 28 Delegation Bond Resolution Adopted by CWA Board CWA BC Mond Nov 2 2nd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Mon Nov 2 Send Documents to Rating Agency FA Tues Nov 3 Election Day Mon Nov 9 Comments Due on 2nd Draft of POS CWA FA Wk of Nov 9 Prep Rating Call Selected Parties Wed Nov 11 Holiday Veterans Day Mon Nov 16 3rd Draft of POS Circulated for Comment BC Wk of Nov 16 Call with Rating Agency Selected Parties Wk of Nov 16 Call to Finalize POS Due Diligence CWA FA BC Tues Nov 24 Comments Due on 3rd Draft of POS CWA FA Thurs Nov 26 Holiday Thanksgiving Mon Nov 30 Receive Rating CWA FA Tues Dec 1 Post POS BC Tues Dec 1 Apply for CUSIPs FA Wed Dec 16 Competitive Bond Sale CWA FA BC Fri Dec 18 Draft Final OS BC Mon Dec 21 Publish Final OS BC Mon Dec 28 Circulate Closing Memo FA Tues Jan 5 ClosingEscrow Funded All Parties Tues Jan 5 Defeasance Notice Sent BC Escrow Tues Nov 15 2022 Call Notices Sent BC Escrow

14

Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Sun Jan 1 2023 2012 Bonds Redeemed Escrow ________________________________________________________ CWA Cascade Water Alliance BC Bond Counsel (Foster Garvey PC) FA Financial Advisor (NWMA) UW Underwriter (TBD at Competitive Sale) Escrow Escrow Agent (US Bank)

15

Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 7a September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ZOOM

JULY 22 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 335 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly1) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Anderson) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg2) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 PUBLIC COMMENTNone

4 EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone

5 APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Mr Warren and second by Mr Ault to approve the revised meeting agenda as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERrsquoS REPORTRay Hoffman discussed the following during his Chief Executive Officerrsquos Report

bull RCFCs continue to drop with approximately half of the 2020 budget expectationsbull AquaTechnex is in the process of applying Phase 1 of milfoil treatment to the Lake

Tapps Reservoirbull There has been a large increase in recreational activities on the dikes at Lake Tapps

Reservoir Staff are closely monitoring the situationbull Staff continues to work with King County Wastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on

development of a draft master agreement for the potential use of reclaimed waterbull Cascade continues to work on Pierce Countyrsquos draft stormwater manual update

requesting that additional water quality provisions be added for the Lake Tapps subbasin

1 Departed at 432 pm 2 Arrived at 430 pm

16

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 17: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

bull After a break due to COVID-19 Cascade and Pierce County staff began meetingagain to discuss the development of a recreational trail along the flume and twinpipelines The group will continue to draft a trail easement agreement and PierceCounty will work with Cascade to secure consultant assistance for trail design

bull The Governorrsquos Open Public Meetings Act was extended until August 1 2020Cascade will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments to ensure Cascadersquosoperations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules

7 CONSENT ACTION ITEMA Board Meeting Minutes from June 24 2020B Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise the option for an additional

one-year term and renew a contract with Long Building Technologies for maintenance ofsecurity equipment and related services at the White River ndash Lake Tapps Reservoirproject in an amount not-to-exceed $55000

C Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with SAZANEnvironmental Services not to exceed $50000 to conduct a Lake Tapps Solar FeasibilityStudy

D Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Contract Amendment withDavid Evans and Associates Inc to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services in theamount of $60000 increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $30000 to$90000

E Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract for the provisionand installation of two floating booms to collect debris in the water flowing through DingleBasin in an amount not-to exceed $105000

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Sweet to approve Consent Action Items A-E as presented in the Board Packet Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

8 OTHER ACTION ITEMSA Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-07 adopting amendments to the Lake Tapps

Reservoir Property Management Policy Cascade Water Alliance Code 705

Motion by Mr Warren and second by Ms Pauly to approve Resolution No 2020-07 as presented Motion carried unanimously (6-0)

9 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA BudgetRatesRCFCs Presentation

Ray Hoffman Ed Cebron and Chris Paulucci provided an overview of the 2021 - 2022 proposed budget and rates The following information was reviewed

bull 2021 - 2022 Budget Processbull COVID-19 Effects on the Budgetbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable Operating Budget Breakdownbull Operating Budget 2020 to 2022bull Operating Budget Trends 2012 - 2022bull Seattle Water Costsbull 2021 Fixed vs Variable CIP Budget Breakdownbull CIP Variable Budget Breakdownbull Capital Improvement Program

17

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 18: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

bull Member Revenue Summarybull Revenue Summarybull RCFC History 2003 - 2019bull Member Ratesbull Administrative Charges as Percent of All Charges (except RCFC)bull Impacts of Alternate Rate Scenariosbull Comparison of Rate Scenario Impacts of Cascade Rates on Member Rates

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions

bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22per year (projected to apply for 5 years)

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake Tappsdevelopment

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Equity fund for

safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountability

Board Members would like staff to evaluate other ways to reduce expenses particularly with the operating budget They also discussed other sources for consideration (ie CARES Act funds)

A special meeting will be held in August to continue budget and rate discussions

10 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 15 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packetC Public Affairs Committee ndash Meeting held July 1 2020 The meeting recap was included in

the Board packetD Resource and Management Committee ndash Meeting held July 9 2020 The meeting recap

was included in the Board packet

11 NEW BUSINESSNone

12 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGA Special Board meeting will be held in the middle of August The August 26 2020 regular meeting has been canceled

18

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 19: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

13 ADJOURNThe July 22 2020 Board meeting adjourned at 501 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

19

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 20: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Item No 7b September 23 2020

MEETING MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIA ZOOM

AUGUST 10 2020

1 CALL TO ORDERAt 104 pm Chair Stokes called the meeting to order

2 ROLL CALLBoard Members or Alternate Board Members from the City of Bellevue (Stokes) the City of Issaquah (Pauly) the City of Kirkland (Sweet) the City of Redmond (Birney) the City of Tukwila (Ekberg) Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District (Warren) and Skyway Water and Sewer District (Ault) were present via conference call

3 STAFF PRESENTATIONSA 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates

Ray Hoffman summarized the discussion from the July 22 2020 Board meeting noting the majority of the time was spent on rates and budgets He summarized the proposal for the two-year budget increase He also clarified that the operating and capital budgets are not driving the proposed rate increases and that the one-time large expenses (Transmission Supply Plan and Flowline Outage) have no impact on rates Cascade has been planning and saving for these items Mr Hoffman stressed that significant permanent budget cuts are needed to have a noticeable rate impact The biggest rate driver is lower RCFC revenue Mr Hoffman added that rate increases are needed to begin accumulation for development of Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and to retain favorable bond terms

Mr Hoffman summarized the actions that have been taken to minimize a rate increase He also reviewed impacts of four alternate rate scenarios

Scenario 20212022 Annual Rate Increase

A Financial Strategy 30 per year B Expediency 0 per year C Shared Benefits 220 per year D 0 2021

40 2022 0 2021 40 2022

Staff has reviewed the four alternatives and recommends Alternative C or D Mr Hoffman also provided a comparison of rate scenario impacts of Cascade rates on Member rates

20

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 21: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Board Members were asked to ponder the following questions bull Is the Board comfortable with a staff recommendation for ldquoShared Benefitrdquo with 22

per year (projected to apply for 5 years)o Discussion City of Tukwila supports staff proposal City of Kirkland prefers Option A but Option C can also be considered City of Redmond prefers Option D City of Issaquah would like no increase for 2021 Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District supports staff proposal Skyway Water and Sewer District supports staff proposal City of Bellevue discussions are ongoing

bull Does the Board support committing RCFCs entirely to construction until Lake TappsReservoir developmento Discussion City of Issaquah the connection charges donrsquot seem to provide a benefit to

those paying the charges Those currently paying rates are paying adisproportionate share of the rates Would like something in the financialpolicy to address if the water supply contract with the City of Seattle isextended

Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District want a scenario built in if LakeTapps becomes regionalized

bull Would the Board again adopt 2 years of rates (with 3rd year true-up)o Discussion City of Redmond prefers two year rates City of Issaquah prefers two year rates City of Kirkland prefers two year rates City of Bellevue prefers two year rates City of Tukwila prefers two year rates Skyway Water and Sewer District prefers two year rates Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District prefers two year rates

bull Would the Board adopt 2 years of RCFCs (at $6807 and $6950)o Discussion City of Kirkland yes City of Issaquah yes Sammamish Plateau Water amp Sewer District yes City of Redmond yes Skyway Water and Sewer District yes City of Bellevue yes City of Tukwila yes

bull Should staff develop a policy proposal to create a Lake Tapps Reservoir Equity fundfor safeguarding funds monitoring progress and providing transparency andaccountabilityo After a brief discussion Board Members agreed that a more in-depth discussion

should occur about Cascade Lake Tapps Reservoir etc after the budget hasbeen adoptedaddressed

A vote on the 2021 - 2022 Budget and Rates will be conducted at the September 2020 Board meeting

21

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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4 COMMITTEE REPORTS

A Executive Committee ndash No meetings heldB Finance and Management Committee ndash No meetings heldC Public Affairs Committee ndash No meetings heldD Resource and Management Committee ndash No meetings held

5 NEW BUSINESSNone

6 NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThe next regular Board meeting will be held on September 23 2020 at 330 pm

7 ADJOURNThe meeting adjourned at 205 pm

APPROVED BY

________________________________ John Stokes Chair

________________________________ Penny Sweet Vice-Chair

22

Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 7c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

BACKGROUND

The Bylaws of the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) codified at Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205 provide that the Board will create standing committees and such committees shall by governed by the Open Public Meetings Act CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

In 2010 the Board established the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and the Code has been amended several times

By adopting the proposed resolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by code provides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-08 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-08 amending Cascade Water Alliance Code 210040

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-08

23

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

AMENDING STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 210040

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 205100 and 205330 provide that the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) will create standing committees and such committees shall be governed by the Open Public Meetings Act and CWAC 205340 provides that the Board by resolution may establish the schedule and location for the meetings of the standing committees

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12 the Board established and amended the location and schedule for meetings of the standing committees under CWAC 210040 and

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and Management Committee meeting schedule

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 210040 and Resolutions 2017-02 2016-09 2014-07 2012-02 and 2010-12

CWAC 210040 is amended as follows

The Board will hold the regular meetings of its standing committees at Cascadersquos business offices at 520 112th Ave NE Suite 400 Bellevue WA 98004

The regular meeting of the standing committees will be generally according to the following schedule

The Finance and Management Committee shall meet on the third Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday Tuesday of each month at 130 pm

The Resource Management Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of each month at 200 pm The November and December regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 200 pm

The Public Affairs Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 900 am

24

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 25: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

2

The Committee chair may cancel any meeting and shall attempt to provide a 24-hour notice of cancellation if a 24-hour notice is not feasible then the committee chair will provide notice to the Members by electronic or telephonic means and by posting a notice of cancellation on Cascadersquos website and at the regular meeting location with all means of notice provided as soon as practicable

If a change is required to the date time or location of the standing committee meeting from that provided above a 24-hour notice of a special meeting will be provided

A resolution of the Board changing current standing committees or creating any new standing committee may provide a meeting schedule and location

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

25

Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 7d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

BACKGROUND

On October 23 2018 Congress signed into law the Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (ldquoAWIArdquo) The AWIA requires utilities serving more than 3300 people to conduct a Risk and Resiliency Assessment (ldquoRRArdquo) of their community water systems and develop or update a corresponding Emergency Response Plan (ldquoERPrdquo) Upon completion of the RRA the utility is to submit self-certification to the US Environmental Protection Agency (ldquoUSEPArdquo) indicating that the RRA in compliance with AWIA is complete Within six months of submitting the RRA certification letter the utility is required to submit a self-certification for the corresponding ERP

Population Served Risk Assessment (RRA) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ge100000 March 31 2020 September 30 2020

50000-99999 December 31 2020 June 30 2021 3301-49999 June 30 2021 December 30 2021

At its October 2019 meeting the Board approved Cascade entering into a master consultant contract with Tetra Tech Inc for $350000 The contract provides support to Cascade and Members in preparing RRAs and ERPs in compliance with the AWIA For each Member choosing to use the contract a task order is issued and Cascade pays for services rendered under the task order

The AWIA requires RRAs to cover the following

bull Natural hazards and malevolent actsbull Resilience of water system facility infrastructurebull Monitoring practices

bull Financial systemsbull Chemical storage and handlingbull Operation and maintenance

Because the AWIA is new the level of effort and costs to comply with the requirements were largely unknown when Cascade entered into the master contract The initial contract amount of $350000 was a rough estimate at that time With nearly a yearrsquos worth of experience we now have a better understanding of the costs involved and are requesting authorization from the Board for an additional $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000 $50000 of this amount will be used after all RRAs and ERPs are completed to identify joint actions that Cascade and Members can take to improve regional resiliency

To date Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland have used the master contract Tukwila and Issaquah are scheduled to start their work this fall Each Memberrsquos task order is tailored to their specific needs and their budget is not necessarily correlated to their population For example Bellevue already has a well-developed ERP and needed little assistance from the consultant to update it Kirkland on the other hand needs a fair amount of support to update its ERP Below is a summary of the task orders that are in progress or completed

Agency Status Master Contract Task Orders Cascade Complete $20410 Bellevue Complete $175050 Kirkland In process $156810 (likely to come under budget)

26

Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Independent of this proposed action but as part of Cascadersquos AWIA program Sammamish Plateau and Redmond conducted their own request-for-proposals and hold separate consultant contracts for AWIA services Consistent with the Boardrsquos direction Cascade is providing funding to all Members including those who are not using Cascadersquos master contract To date Cascade has reimbursed Sammamish Plateau and Redmond $232K (from 092019 to 052020)

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

An RFP was issued on September 27 2019 soliciting for a consulting firm to assist Cascade and Members in complying with the AWIA requirements Five proposals were received on October 11 2019 After evaluating and scoring the five proposals and evaluating and scoring the top two scoring proposersrsquo participation in an interview Tetra Tech Inc was selected The consultant review team was composed of staff from Cascade Bellevue and Kirkland

FISCAL IMPACT

The not-to-exceed amount for Amendment No 1 is $350000 bringing the total master contract not-to-exceed amount to $700000 If the Board approves this action the 2020-2022 total AWIA program budget will be $950000 ($700000 + $200000 + $50000) which includes the master contract and reimbursements

Budget Line 2020 Budget1

Spent and Committed to Date2

Available 2020 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $700000 $485336 $214664 $100000 $114664

Budget Line 2021 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2021 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $200000 $0 $200000 $200000 $0

Budget Line 2022 Budget

Spent and Committed to Date

Available 2022 Budget This Action 2020 Remaining

Balance Seismic Resiliency $100000 $0 $100000 $50000 $50000

1 The initial 2020 budget was $300000 $400K was transferred from Contingency to cover the additional contract costs as well as reimbursements to Sammamish Plateau and Redmond 2 2020 includes $350K committed to the master contract (original contract amount) and $1353K in reimbursements

OPTIONS

1 Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000for a total amount not to exceed $700000

2 Do not authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the ConsultingAgreement with Tetra Tech Inc and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc to increase the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed $700000

ATTACHMENT

None

27

Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 7e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

BACKGROUND

All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members which is incremental to their independent water supply capacity Cascadersquos supply planning relies on the availability of these independent supplies in the scheduling and sizing of capital facilities

The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used less than 85 of its available capacity This is projected to continue for the short to mid-term Given this there is no need to require compliance with independent supply production benchmarks

The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also trigger a review of production requirements as a tool for reducing demand on impaired regional supplies

By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the2021 - 2022 biennium

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-09 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-09 authorizing a waiver of production requirements for the 2021 - 2022 biennium

ATTACHMENT

1 Resolution 2020-09

28

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

WAIVING FOR 2021 - 2022 THE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENT FOR EACH MEMBER WITH INDEPENDENT SUPPLY

PURSUANT TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420 THE WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS the Cascade Board of Directors (ldquoBoard) adopted the Water Audit Methodology by Resolution 2008-04 and Amended by Resolutions 2012-07 and 2014-03 now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (ldquoCWACrdquo) 420 Appendix A which provides in part ldquoDuring the development of the biennial budget under Chapter 555 the Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirements for one or two years of the bienniumrdquo

WHEREAS the Board wishes to waive the independent supply requirements for the biennial budget period 2021 - 2022

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 Waiver of Independent Supply Production Requirements

Pursuant to CWAC 420 the Board ratifies the waiver of the Independent Supply production requirements for the biennial budget period of 2021 - 2022

29

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 30: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

30

Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 8a September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board received a preliminary 2021 ndash 2022 budget overview that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

The 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget identifies sources and amounts of anticipated revenue allocates revenues to Cascadersquos five funds and establishes the 2021 - 2022 expenditure authority (appropriation authority) Expenditures from the funds will support Cascadersquos anticipated activities during 2021 and 2022 A detailed 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget document will be published and distributed following budget adoption

As required by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 Cascade adopts a biennial budget

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget is described in Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-10

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-10 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-10 adopting the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-10

31

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

PROVIDING FOR A CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE BUDGET AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2021 AND A BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board of Directors of Cascade (ldquoBoardrdquo) established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo which will appropriate funds for two consecutive but non-transferrable years and

WHEREAS by Resolution No 2018-13 the Board established that both years of the biennium will be adopted and

WHEREAS Cascade staff developed preliminary proposed annual budgets for 2021 and 2022 and made presentations to the Board at its June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 Board meetings and

WHEREAS the Board determined that it is reasonable appropriate consistent with applicable law and Cascadersquos Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement and in the best interests of Cascade to adopt two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 2021 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2021 budget estimated resources andexpenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2021 appropriation authority

Operating $57276157 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6806931 Rate Stabilization $2147452 Construction $21458906 Bond $21735264 Total $109424710

32

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 33: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

B Staffing 2021 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established as follows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

C Budget Document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2021 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 2 2022 Budget

A Estimated Resources and Expenditures The 2022 Budget estimated resources and expenditure authority of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby adopted as follows

Fund 2022 appropriation authority Operating $57991966 Regional Capital Facilities Charge $6950366 Rate Stabilization $2185033 Construction $22635550 Bond $21688503 Total $111451418

B Staffing 2022 staffing of the Cascade Water Alliance is hereby established asfollows

1 Chief Executive Officer 7 Intergovernmental amp Communications Director2 Land Use Administrator 8 Management Assistant3 Operations Manager 9 Finance and Administration Manager4 Chief of Staff 10 Water Resources Manager5 Contracts Administrator 11 Engineering amp Capital Projects Director6 Chief EconomistTreasurer

33

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 34: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

C Budget document The Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and AdministrationManager are hereby directed to prepare by December 31 2020 a final 2022 budget document to include at a minimum the following

bull Line-item expenditure and revenue detailbull Comparative tables with prior yearsrsquo databull Narrative description of budget activitybull Financial policiesbull Capital Improvement Program project descriptions including cost

estimates and historic cost projectionsbull Cash flow and borrowing projections and assumptionsbull Performance measures tied to Cascadersquos Strategic Planbull Organization chartbull Staff salary schedule

Section 3 2019 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The 2021 and 2022 budgets include the following Capital Improvement Program plan expenditures

CIP Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2021 - 2026 Total

Upper conveyance projects $1094000 $2075000 $275000 $350000 $0 $0 $3794000 Lake Tapps $0 $0 $1250000 $820000 $0 $0 $2070000 Lower conveyance projects $0 $0 $1000000 $1000000 $2700000 $3200000 $7900000 Meters $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $50000 $300000 SCADASecurity Technology $1500000 $400000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1900000

IT Infrastructure $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $25000 $35000 $180000 Capital risk $500000 $600000 $700000 $800000 $900000 $1000000 $4500000 SUBTOTAL $3169000 $3160000 $3300000 $3055000 $3675000 $4285000 $20644000

Tacoma agreement $5858297 $5975463 $6094972 $6216872 $6341209 $6468033 $36954846 Seattle contract $5000000 $5000000

TOTAL CIP $9027297 $9135463 $9394972 $14271872 $10016209 $10753033 $62598846

34

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 35: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

35

Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 8b September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt a resolution establishing the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges in either the form of Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B

BACKGROUND

Initial planning for the 2021 - 2022 Cascade Budget began in earnest after adoption of Cascadersquos 2020-2024 Strategic Plan at Cascadersquos February 26 2020 meeting At its Board meetings on June 24 July 22 and August 10 2020 the Board held discussions over the 2021ndash2022 budget proposed RCFC rates and member rate and charges options that included budget components and changes compared to the 2020 budget Member staff have received and discussed updated budget and rates information monthly since June 2020

At todayrsquos Board meeting the Board will consider three rates resolutions the 2021 - 2022 Regional Capital Facility Charge (Resolution No 2020-12) the 2021 - 2022 Budget (Resolution No 2020-10) and the 2019 - 2020 Rates and Charges (Resolution No 2020-11)

This agenda memorandum addresses only Resolution No 2020-11A and 2011B

With a zero-based budget the operating budget is down across the board and is not the primary driver of the proposed rate increases This situation is due to favorable Seattle true-up water costs and a prudent Board decision in 2019 to refinance the 2009 Bonds that resulted in significant savings going forward The largest drivers of the proposed 2021 - 2022 rate increase is lower RCFC revenue the need to begin accumulation for development of the Lake Tapps Reservoir in the near term and a desire to retain favorable bond terms

Cascade staff initially recommended a 3 rate increase to keep us on our strategic path but in response to the COVID-19 difficulties of our Members and given the favorable Seattle water costs news Cascade developed numerous other rate scenarios The top two scenarios from a financial performance and a financial policy perspective are before you today The Finance and Management Committee has recommended a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022and that is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A An alternative of a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges respectively is presented in Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B

Estimated historical demands and trends have been used for 2022 rates but actual member charges are determined by actual member growth and water demands A true-up of 2022 rates will occur as part of 2023 rates

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Not applicable

36

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 37: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of the 2021 and 2022 rates and charges is described in the attached Resolutions No 2020-11 In brief the Board has is being presented with two rate path options a 22 rate increase per year or a 0 increase in 2021 and a 4 increase in 2022 path Both rate paths assume that the proposed RCFC changes are adopted

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for the 2021 and2022 rates and charges

2 Adopt Resolution No 2020-11B establishing a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021and 2022 rates and charges respectively

3 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-11A or 2020-11B and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Adopt Resolution No 2020-11A establishing a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 2022 rates and charges

ATTACHMENTS

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11A with a 22 rate increase per year for 2021 and 20222 Proposed Resolution No 2020-11B with a 0 and 4 rate increase per year for the 2021 and

2022 rates and charges respectively

37

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11A

2222

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

38

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 39: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $385347 and $391065 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $20274573 $93287 $22003411 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1727838 ($114822) $1974750 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5345177 ($95149) $5726150 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6869076 $10926 $7663637 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1383668 $148561 $2103673 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $415150 ($4807) $502520 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2519224 ($37998) $2680140

Total $3382456 $737121 $38534706 ($2) $42654281

39

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 40: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20580180 $22358780 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1738960 $2134682 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5478039 $5997758 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6932311 $7783316 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1362345 $1987451 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $425914 $525964 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2588718 $2804726

Total $3741337 $744873 $39106467 $43592677

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

40

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 41: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

Attachment 2

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-11B

04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATERALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ADOPTING RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the payment of Administrative Dues by Cascade Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement provides for the Board of Directors (the Board) to set Rates and Charges according to the rate calculation methodology which includes a calculation of demand shares and a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by demand share that the Board may adopt wholesale charges in addition to normal demand share charges to encourage resource conservation and that the Board must set Rates and Charges at levels sufficient for all expenses of Cascade and

WHEREAS the Board adopted a Rate Calculation Methodology codified at Chapter 520 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code and

WHEREAS by Resolution 2010-08 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that Member Charges for both years will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) for 2021 and 2022

CERUs for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 1 Member 2021 Adopted CERUs 2022 Adopted CERUs Bellevue 691445 693445 Issaquah 153840 155440 Kirkland 202045 203645 Redmond 330835 332735 Sammamish Plateau Water 243015 245715 Skyway WSD 38895 38945 Tukwila 83975 84125 Total 1744050 1754050

41

Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Section 2 2021 and 2022 Demand Shares

Adopted demand shares for each Member for 2021 and 2022 are as follows

TABLE 2

Member 2021

Demand Shares

2021 Demand Share percentage

2022 Demand

Shares

2022 Demand

Share percentage

Bellevue 199611 5261 195130 5263 Issaquah 17011 448 16488 445 Kirkland 52625 1387 51940 1401 Redmond 67629 1783 65728 1773 Sammamish Plateau Water 13623 359 12917 348 Skyway WSD 04087 108 04038 109 Tukwila 24803 654 24545 662 Total 379388 10000 370786 10000

Except that in accordance with the Interlocal Contract no Member shall have a Weighted Vote of less than one

Section 3 Summary of Member Charges

2021 and 2022 Adopted Member Charges (excluding RCFC) are hereby established as shown in Table 3 below

Administrative dues shall be assessed against each Member for the years 2021 and 2022 at the rates of $1948 and $2145 per CERU respectively multiplied by 100 of that Memberrsquos CERUs

The demand share charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $376165 and $389193 respectively per Demand Share percentage

The conservation program charge for the years 2021 and 2022 shall be $425 and $427 respectively per CERU The charge is applicable to 100 of a Memberrsquos CERUs

TABLE 3

2021 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share

Charges 2020 True-

up Total

Bellevue $1342900 $292651 $19791477 $93287 $21520315 Issaquah $297008 $64726 $1686668 ($114822) $1933580 Kirkland $390929 $85193 $5217813 ($95149) $5598786 Redmond $643418 $140217 $6705402 $10926 $7499963 Sammamish Plateau Water $469195 $102249 $1350699 $148561 $2070704 Skyway WSD $75684 $16493 $405258 ($4807) $492628 Tukwila $163322 $35592 $2459196 ($37998) $2620112

Total $3382456 $737121 $37616513 ($2) $41736088

42

2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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2022 Member Charges Administrative Dues

Conservation Charges

Demand Share Charges Total

Bellevue $1483288 $295312 $20481694 $22260294 Issaquah $330018 $65704 $1730638 $2126360 Kirkland $433427 $86292 $5451824 $5971543 Redmond $709707 $141298 $6899136 $7750141 Sammamish Plateau Water $521316 $103790 $1355826 $1980932 Skyway WSD $83438 $16612 $423876 $523926 Tukwila $180143 $35865 $2576330 $2792338

Total $3741337 $744873 $38919324 $43405534

Section 4 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

43

Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 8c September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

BACKGROUND

Regional Capital Facilities Charges (RCFC) are charges for new water connections and are based on a pro rata share of Cascadersquos Capital Investment Program costs RCFC revenues are used to repay debt and to fund capital projects The methodology for calculating the RCFC was adopted by the Board and is codified as Chapter 524 of the Cascade Water Alliance Code A history of RCFC rates is shown below

During the 2021 - 2022 budget development process Cascade analyzed its capital projects requirements and rate structure and developed an RCFC recommendation for the current biennium

Cascade staff recommends an increase in the RCFC charge to $6807 per CERU in 2021 and to $6950 per CERU in 2022 The RCFC charge is based on existing and future infrastructure divided by the customer base Future water supply infrastructure is the primary reason RCFC rate increases are recommended RCFC revenue contributes to Cascadersquos infrastructure capital funding for existing infrastructure and the proposed increases have been factored into the proposed budget biennium budget for 2021 - 2022

There is a firm basis for increasing the charge it would improve equity increase growth revenue reducing the burden on rates create more robust funding for the capital program recognize increasing costs keep current and would remain consistent with longer-term trends Failing to raise the RCFC rate would result in a need to raise Member rates (administration demand and conservation) to ensure financial stability

$1680 $2088 $2222

$4648 $5297

$6005 $6416 $6607 $6807 $6950

$-

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007-2008 2009-2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Regional Capital Facilities Charge

Proposed Proposed

44

FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

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Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

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  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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FISCAL IMPACT

The RCFC rate is a key component of the 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget and capital improvement plan The 2021 - 2022 Cascade budget was developed consistent with the proposed RCFC rate increases in 2021 and 2022 For 2021 and beyond 100 of RCFCs are being proposed to be transferred to construction ending their support of ongoing debt service Cascade budgets and plans are based on an expected number of connections (1000yr this biennium) but Cascade Members real obligations are based on actual growth

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-12 and provide alternate direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-12 establishing the Regional Capital Facilities Charge for 2021 and 2022 at $6807 and $6950 per CERU respectively

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution Number 2020-12

45

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

SETTING THE REGIONAL CAPITAL FACILITIES CHARGE FOR THE YEARS 2021 AND 2022

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington municipal corporation formed under authority of the Joint Municipal Utilities Authority Act (Chapter 39106 RCW) to provide water supply to its Members and

WHEREAS the Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement authorizes Cascade to adopt a Regional Capital Facilities Charge (ldquoRCFCrdquo) and in furtherance of that Agreement the Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) has adopted a methodology for calculating the RCFC which has been used to calculate the RCFC and

WHEREAS by Cascade Water Alliance Code 555020 the Board established a two-year fiscal biennium budget that will consist of the adopted two consecutive annual budgets which together shall be referred to as ldquothe biennial budgetrdquo By Resolution 2018-13 the Board further established that the RCFC will be approved biennially when the biennial budget is adopted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE as follows

Section 1 Determination of the RCFC for 2021 and 2022

The RCFC effective January 1 2021 shall be $6807 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

The RCFC effective January 1 2022 shall be $6950 per Cascade Equivalent Residential Unit (CERU)

46

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

Members Yes ______ No ______

Demand Share Yes ______ No ______

47

Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 8d September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

BACKGROUND

Section 75 of the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors This Methodology was adopted in 2006 and made a part of the Cascade Water Alliance Code in 2012 Under the Methodology Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 520

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-13 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-13 amending the Rate Calculation Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 520

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-13

48

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RATE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 520

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolution 2012-13 and Resolution 2006-01 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) established the Rate Calculation Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 520 and

WHEREAS the 2012 Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement contemplates that the Board may establish classes of services and provides that the rates and charges must the same for all Members receiving the same class of service To establish a new class of service for a temporary class of service the Rate Calculation Methodology must be amended

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 520

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 520 and Resoluions 2012-13 and 2006-01

520010 Introduction

Section 75 of The Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement (ldquoCascade Agreementrdquo) provides that the Board shall set Rates and Charges according to a Rate Calculation Methodology adopted by the Board of Directors Rates and Charges must be the same for all Members receiving the same class of service TheThis Rate Calculation Methodology shall provide for the definition andof customer classes for calculation of Demand Shares and for a uniform pricing structure with a commodity charge and fixed charges allocated by Demand Share

520020 General provisions

A The This Rate Calculation Methodology provides for a uniform pricing structureapplicable to all Members for a given class of service The general objectives of the ratemethodology include

49

2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

50

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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2

1 For each rate class A a single rate structure applicable to all Members

2 Clear delineation of rate classes and differences in service by class

2 3 Recovery of fixed costs in proportion to Member installed customer base(CERUs) and system demand

3 4 Recovery of variable costs in proportion to system usage (volume)

4 5 Recognition of the advantages and disadvantages of Member usage patterns

The terms capitalized in this methodology if included in the Cascade Agreement have the meanings defined in that agreement

B The This Rate Calculation Methodology is premised on the following

1 With the regional surface water supply systems serving as the backbone of theSupply System peak season rather than peak day capacity and demand dominateSupply System constraints

2 Members with higher peak season peaking factors (ratio of average daily peakseason demand to average annual demand) impose greater capacity-related costs onthe system

3 While transmission costs are dominated by shorter duration peak events such aspeak day the peak season capacity benchmark is adequate for recovery of relatedcosts

4 Erratic or excessive peaking patterns imposed by individual Members shall bemanaged through separate fees or penalties

5 While Members typically receive water through the terms for Full SupplyCommitment under the Cascade Agreement separate classes of service with distinct charges may be useful to address unique service agreements or circumstances provided that such service and terms are offered to all Members in a uniform manner

C The rate methodology for service under the Full Supply Commitment defined as the FullSupply Service class shall apply to any and all sales of water to Members except thosesales of water specifically identified for delivery under agreement for delivery under anotherclass of service provided in section 520050 below Supplies provided under anInterruptible Supply Commitment are also subject to this rate methodology

It includes three basic components

1 Annual Dues A rate component will be imposed based on total Member

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3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 51: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

3

connections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) to recover Cascadersquos administrative costs including but not limited to management and administrative personnel costs office rent financial legal and other general costs The charge will be based on the administrative budget as defined and adopted by the Board and as defined and limited by the Cascade Agreement The charge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each member agency based on the established customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will be the year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

2 Conservation Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total Memberconnections as measured in Cascade Equivalent Residential Units (CERUs) torecover Cascadersquos conservation costs including but not limited to programmanagement educational and outreach programs conservation investments andother conservation costs The charge will be based on the conservation budget asdefined and adopted by the Board and as defined by the Cascade Agreement Thecharge will be imposed as a charge per CERU for each Member agency based on theestablished customer base for that agency The CERU basis for a rate period will bethe year-end total in the most recently completed fiscal year when rates are adopted

3 Demand Share Charge A rate component will be imposed based on total MemberDemand Shares defined below and in the Cascade Agreement to recover capacity-related costs including but not limited to debt service direct capital funding additionsto capital reserves and OampM costs Included in this charge are portions of wholesalepayments to Seattle andor others OampM Costs recovered through the annual dues orconservation charge would be excluded from the Demand Share Charge The chargewill be imposed as described in subsequent sections below

D In addition to these three charges Cascade retains the right to recover costs or enforcecontractual provisions through additional charges or surcharges on a case-by-case basis toconstrain excessive peak usage reflect nonpayment or deferred payment of other dues orcharges address termination payment requirements or otherwise address uniquecircumstances Cascade may also establish unique charges or provisions for separate anddistinct classes of service to Members under section 520050 below

520030 Demand Shares

A Fundamental to the Rate Calculation Methodology is the use of Demand Shares ratherthan volume of water purchased as a primary basis for allocation and recovery of costsDemand Shares are defined in a manner that recognizes the critical nature of peak seasondemands in determining system resource needs and a recovery of costs proportionate withrelative shares of those demands At the same time Members able to make off-peak use ofthe system are also allocated a share of fixed system costs although a proportionatelylower share via the Demand Share mechanism

Demand Shares are determined based primarily on historical usage patterns using a three-

51

4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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4

year rolling average and then adjusted as described below The purposes of using a three-year historical period are to attenuate the effects of year-to-year variations caused by external factors such as weather improve the predictability of charges for Members by providing a known basis for charges avoid issues of after-the-fact reconciliation and avoid inconsistency with the RCFC cost recovery mechanism

B Demand Shares are defined as the greater of

1 Average daily demand from Cascade during the peak season which is defined asJune through September

2 Average daily demand from Cascade for the entire calendar year

A three-year rolling average is used as the demand share basis relying on the three most recently completed calendar years for which data is available at the time of rate adoption Due to timing and availability this will normally exclude the year immediately prior to the rate period for which demand shares are being established Demand Shares are expressed in millions of gallons per day (mgd)

The Board may assign a demand share or minimum demand share by resolution to reflect circumstances such as new membership substantial increases in demands additions or loss of Independent Supply minimum shares to offset Cascade capital outlays supply via rate classes other than Full Supply Service class or other factors as determined by the Board

520040 Demand Share Charge

The Demand Share Charge recovers fixed capacity-related costs from Members in proportion to applicable Demand Shares In practice the demand share charge recovers those costs assigned to rates not recovered through other applicable member charges

The cost basis for the Demand Share Charge will include capital and operating cost components including but not limited to

A Annual cash operating and maintenance expenses excluding administrative costsassigned to the annual dues and conservation costs assigned to the conservation charge

B Wholesale payments

C Debt service payments less planned use of RCFCs for that purpose

D Debt-related costs such as additions to bond reserves or revenues generated to meetcoverage requirements

E Budgeted rate funding for capital purposes

52

5

F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

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Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

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Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

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Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

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  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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F Additions to operating and capital reserves to be funded from current rate revenues

G Budgeted net payments or receipts related to member adjustments such as new waterreconciliation

H Credited against the total cost to be recovered through the Demand Share Charge are1) any non-rate revenues allocated to the Demand Share charge such as interest earningsmiscellaneous revenues or charges 2) use of reserves and 3) wholesale rate revenuesderived from non-members

The Demand Share basis is the total of Demand Shares for all Members of Cascade

The Demand Share Charge is the total of the costs and credits listed above divided by the Demand Share basis defined above

[NEW] 520050 Other Service Classes

A Section 33 of the Cascade Agreement provides that a purpose of Cascade is to sharecosts commensurate with benefits received Section 75 contemplates that charges must be uniform for all Members receiving the same class of service and provides that the Board can establish specific Demand Shares to reflect unique circumstances

Water provided to the Full Supply Service class is characterized as a permanent supply commitment that is uniformly available and provided to all Members on financial terms specified in this Rate Calculation Methodology and the Cascade Agreement

Additional classes of service can provide opportunities to meet Cascade Membersrsquo needs through alternate service class structures with varying terms for the supply its duration its character and its cost

B Temporary Water Service

1 Creation and Purpose Recognizing that the water supply available from andpaid for by Cascade currently exceeds its Membersrsquo demands and is projected to remain in excess for an extended period of time Cascade has determined that sale of surplus water supply on a temporary basis (ldquoTemporary Waterrdquo) can be beneficial to Cascade and its Members A Temporary Water Service class is created that is distinct from the Full Supply class Its purpose is to utilize Cascadersquos available water supply capacity for its Membersrsquo benefit provide an added source of revenue to Cascade and to help Memberrsquos manage their supply portfolios in an efficient and effective manner

2 Defining the Temporary Water Sales Class Temporary Water Service shall bemade available to all Members via separate agreement provided that such service must be incremental to the Full Supply and cannot substitute for Full Supply water

53

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
Page 54: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA … · operations and meetings comply with all proclamations and rules. 7. CONSENT ACTION ITEM. A. Board Meeting Minutes from June

6

demands Cascade will enter into an agreement with each Member seeking to utilize this class of service that establishes the service in terms of quantity provided and limits thereon the term of the sale agreement standards establishing that such sale does not displace Full Supply water sales and providing a means to monitor and confirm this outcome conditions for reduction or revocation of the sale if Full Supply demands would otherwise be adversely affected and terms for charges consistent with the methodology established in this section In no case shall an agreement provide a quantity and term for the sale of Temporary Water that results in a projected shortfall of Cascade supply Financial provisions shall remain consistent among all such agreements based on the methodology in section 3 below

3 Temporary Water Sales Rate Methodology The sale of Temporary Water will becharged using a modified demand share approach The quantity of the Temporary Water sold will be used to calculate a demand share for each year of such sale and for subsequent years affected by the sale under the 3-year rolling average methodology The demand share associated with the sale of Temporary Water as calculated under section 520030B above shall be adjusted to reflect a reduction in charge using one of these two options as elected by the Member

a A reduction of 40 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and subsequent years with residual demand shares from thissale For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will be phased inusing reductions of 80 in the first full or partial year 60 in the second fullyear and 40 in each year thereafter

b A reduction of 50 will be applied to the resulting demand share in each year ofthe contract term and residual demand shares applicable subsequent to thesupply term For contracts with terms of 8 or more years the charge will bephased in using reductions of 90 in the first full or partial year 80 in thesecond full year 70 in the third full year 60 in the fourth full year and 50 ineach year thereafter In addition the Member will pay $1000 for each newCERU connected to their retail system during the supply term in addition to theadopted and applicable Cascade RCFC

Cascade will bill for the Temporary Water sold in the same manner as Full Supply water sales and will separately delineate each charge If elected Cascade will bill for the charge on new connections in conjunction with its RCFC billing Resulting revenues will be general revenues of Cascade except that the charge for new connections will be treated in the same manner as Cascadersquos RCFC revenues and subject to the same policies and procedures

520050 520060 Credits and adjustments

Once Demand Shares are established Demand Share payments may be offset by any credits established through membership offers or contractual terms including remaining

54

7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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7

new water charge credits Such credits would reduce the applicable recovery of Demand Share Charges from the Member but would not alter voting rights

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

55

Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 8e September 23 2020

AGENDA MEMORANDUM SUBJECT

Motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

BACKGROUND

As a condition for membership in the Cascade Water Alliance Members with independent supply participated in water system audits The audits included a review of the independent supply sources owned by Members and resulted in an award of independent supply credits to the Members for use against future regional capital facilities charge (RCFC) payments In 2008 Cascade recognized the need to update the prior audits for Members with independent supply sources to establish Member obligations to produce water from independent supplies and to define RCFC credits (redeemable beginning in 2008) The Water Audit Methodology was prepared in accordance with the 2012 Joint Municipal Utilities Agreement and its predecessor document both of which authorize Cascade to conduct audits of the independent supplies of its Members at any time

The Board amended the Water Audit Methodology to allow waiver of the independent supply requirement as part of the Cascade biennial budget process The Board has approved such waivers in 2014 by Resolution 2014-18 in 2016 by Resolution 2016-14 and in 2018 by Resolution 2018-11

By this amendment the Board would allow waiver of the independent supply requirement under the terms of a contract with a Member Thereafter in its discretion the Board could authorize a contract that includes waiver of the independent supply requirement

PROCUREMENT PROCESS

None

FISCAL IMPACT

None

OPTIONS

1 Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade WaterAlliance Code 420 Appendix A

2 Do not adopt Resolution No 2020-14 and provide alternative direction to staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adopt Resolution No 2020-14 amending the Water Audit Methodology Cascade Water Alliance Code 420 Appendix A

ATTACHMENT

1 Proposed Resolution No 2020-14

56

Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Attachment 1

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE RESOLUTION NO 2020-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO WATER AUDIT METHODOLOGY

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE CODE 420

WHEREAS the Cascade Water Alliance (ldquoCascaderdquo) is a Washington Municipal Corporation composed of seven Members which are municipal corporations and special purpose districts that are party to the Joint Municipal Utilities Services Agreement under the authority of Chapter 39106 RCW for the purpose of providing water supply to meet the growing demands of its Members

WHEREAS by Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04 the Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (ldquoBoardrdquo) adopted and amended the Water Audit Methodology now codified as Cascade Water Alliance Code (CWAC) 420 Appendix A

WHEREAS the Water Audit Methodology part 4 of Appendix A currently contemplates that the Board may set independent supply production requirements and may waive or reduce such requirements during the development of the biennial budget

WHEREAS the Board now desires to amend CWAC 420 Appendix A to authorize waiver or reduction of independent supply production requirements under the terms of an agreement with a Member

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD as follows

Section 1 Amendment of CWAC 420 and Resolutions 2014-03 2012-07 and 2008-04

Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows

4 Define Independent Supply Production Requirements

During the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC the The Board may elect to waive or reduce the independent supply production requirement (1) for one or two years of the biennium during the development of its biennial budget under Chapter 555 CWAC or (2) under the terms of an agreement with a Member

57

2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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2

Section 2 Effect

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on the date of its adoption

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Directors of the Cascade Water Alliance at a regular meeting thereof held the 23rd day of September 2020

CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE

John Stokes Chair

Attest ndash Ray Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Penny Sweet Vice Chair

Angela Birney SecretaryTreasurer Members Yes No

Demand Share Yes No

Include in CWAC

Yes

No

58

Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 10b September 23 2020

FINANCE amp MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Penny Sweet Chair City of Kirkland

John Stokes City of Bellevue Mary Lou Pauly City of Issaquah

Jeralee Anderson City of Redmond Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

RECAP Tuesday September 15 2020

130 ndash 300 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Finance and Management Committee Meeting Schedule By adopting the proposedresolution the Board will amend CWAC 210040 to change the Finance and ManagementCommittee meeting schedule The establishment of the schedule and location by codeprovides notice of regular meetings in satisfaction of the Open Public Meetings Actrequirements

Recap The Committee recommended the meeting schedule change be placed on the Boardconsent agenda

B Budget and Rates Cascade management continues to recommend the ldquoShared Benefitsrdquoscenario with 22 per year increases for the biennium and projected to continue for the 3years following RCFC collapse remains a serious concern about longer term rateneeds RCFCrsquos remain proposed at $6807 for 2021 and $6950 for 2022

Recap Cascade staff made a brief presentation to the Committee on the 2021 - 2022 budgetand rates and discussed the questions that were raised at the Special Board Meeting inAugust The Committee recommended the 22 per year rate resolution but both options willbe discussed by the full Board on the ldquoother actionrdquo agenda

4 Discussion Items

A 2012 Bond Refunding Cascade is evaluating an advance refunding using taxable bonds toreduce debt service costs Based on the current historically low market Cascade couldpotentially see debt service savings in excess of $300000 While a refunding at the call dateat the end of 2022 could yield even greater savings this is dependent on rates remaining lowfor more than 2 years A rate swing of 1 eliminates the advantage of waiting Staff will reviewthe basics of the refunding options and a schedule of actions to accomplish an advancedrefunding now

59

Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Recap Scott Bauer Northwest Municipal Advisors Cascadersquos Financial Advisor made a brief presentation to the Committee to discuss the potential of an advanced bond refunding later this year and the possible schedule Given the historically low interest rates the Committee recommended that Cascade staff move forward with the proposed refunding Cascade staff will be bringing a Bond Resolution to the Committee and the Board in October 2020

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be held Tuesday October 20 2020 130 pm at Cascadersquos office

60

Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 10c September 23 2020

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Angela Birney Chair City of Redmond

John Stokes City of Bellevue Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila Conrad Lee City of Bellevue

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water

RECAP Wednesday September 2 2020

900 ndash 1000 am Via Zoom

Call to Order

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Recommended for action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

4 Discussion Items

A Legislative Update Staff will provide an update on state legislative activities

Recap Diana Carlen Gordon Thomas Honeywell updated the Committee onstate issues including the possibility of a special session state revenue shortfallthe availability of additional CARES Act funding and the delay of certain waterlegislation and PFAS rulemaking

B Education Evaluation Presentation Cascade staff have performed anevaluation of its education program to determine the cost-benefit overall impactand value to members The education program is comprised of two individualprograms both of which are contracted services 1) Classroom Water Educationprovided by Nature Vision and 2) Problem-Based Learning for Water Systemsprovided by Sustainability Ambassadors

Recap Mike Brent Cascadersquos Water Resources Manager presented anevaluation of Cascadersquos education programs Staff will follow-up by sharing thepresentation and evaluation report with Committee members

C Annual Member Survey Each year Cascade surveys Board Members andAlternates seeking input on the evaluation of Cascadersquos intergovernmentalcommunications and outreach programs and planning for the next year

Recap The Committee supported the draft member survey to be sent to BoardMembers and Alternates for feedback on intergovernmental communicationsand outreach programs

61

D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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D Reclaimed Water Status Report Cascade has been working with King CountyWastewater and Seattle Public Utilities on development of a draft masteragreement for the potential use of reclaimed water in the future King County haspushed back on provisions to address stranded costs and lost revenues for waterutilities This item will update the Committee on the status of those discussions

Recap Staff updated the Committee on reclaimed water discussions includingKing Countyrsquos legal conclusion regarding reimbursement of stranded costs andlost revenues Staff will continue to update member staff and the Committee asadditional information is received from King County

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Wednesday October 7 2020 at 900 am in Cascadersquos office or via Zoom

62

Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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Item No 10d September 23 2020

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Lloyd Warren Chair Sammamish Plateau Water

John Stokes City of Bellevue Jon Ault Skyway Water amp Sewer District

Ryika Hooshangi Sammamish Plateau Water Zach Hall City of Issaquah

Meeting RECAP Thursday September 10 2020

200 ndash 330 pm Held Via Zoom Meeting

1 Chair Comments

2 Executive Session

3 Items Recommended for Action at the September 23 2020 Board Meeting

A Production Waiver The biennial production waiver expires after 2020 Cascade remains incomfortable supply surplus and can again offer a 2-year waiver of independent productionrequirements for 2021 - 2022 Looking forward the possibility of temporary supplyagreements for reduced production could accelerate when production waivers would nolonger be appropriate The resolution to the Board in September will be comparable to thepast several cycles

Recap The Committee recommended that the resolution for a 2021 - 2022 production waiverbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

B AWIA Compliance Master Contract Amendment Motion to authorize the Chief ExecutiveOfficer to enter into Amendment No 1 to the Consulting Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc toincrease the maximum compensation amount by $350000 for a total amount not to exceed$700000 This contract provides support to Cascade and Members in meeting therequirements of EPArsquos Americarsquos Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA)

Recap The Committee recommended that the amendment to the AWIA compliance contractbe placed on the September 23 2020 Board meeting Consent agenda

C Temporary Block Sales ndash Supply Agreement with Issaquah Cascade continues to worktoward an agreement with Issaquah for a temporary water sale covering roughly 05 mgd ofwater for 2021-2034 To execute this structure the rate methodology will need to be amendedto authorize a new rate class its applicability and calculation (likely September 2020)Assuming approval staff will return to the Board with an agreement for Issaquah (likelyOctober 2020) The offer remains available to other Members and staff have providedinformation to all of those with independent supplies

Recap The Committee discussed the structure and terms of a temporary water saleagreement to Issaquah and the rate methodology modifications that are needed this month inorder to authorize a new rate class Since this is a new item for the Board the Committee

63

recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020
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recommended that the item be considered under ldquootherrdquo Board items and include a short staff briefing

4 Discussion Items

A Regular Report on Water Quality Staff will report on recent efforts to engage in localplanning activities that impact water quality around the Lake Tapps Reservoir including thesubmittal of a proposed Pierce County comprehensive plan amendment Staff will also shareinformation from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department about the results of a programto encourage septic system inspections using TappsWise program rebates

Recap Staff presented updates on Cascadersquos proposed Pierce County comprehensive planamendment and the results of the TappsWise program rebates for septic system inspectionsAdditionally Rob Zisette from Herrera Cascadersquos water quality consultant presented a reporton the first year of water quality monitoring for the Lake Tapps Reservoir

B Projects (in general) Update

a Flume Trail Bike Tour

Recap This was a short update on the bike tour of the proposed flume trail for PierceCounty Councilmember Morell Board member Lloyd Warren and staff

5 Next Meeting Date and Location

The next meeting will be Thursday October 8 2020 200 ndash 330 pm at Cascadersquos officeor via Zoom

64

  • 1 Board Agenda 9-23-2020
  • 6 CEO Report Template 9-23-2020
    • MEMORANDUM
      • 6a Budget vs Actual 9-23-20
        • 2020
          • 6b Statement of Revenue and Expenses 9-23-2020
            • 8-31-20
              • 6c Statement of Net Position 9-23-2020
                • 8-31-20
                  • 6d Contract Status Summary 9-23-20
                  • 6e Warrants and Wires 9-23-20
                    • September 2020
                      • 6f Treasurers Report 9-23-2020
                        • report
                          • 6g Schedule of Events 9-23-2020
                          • 7a Cascade Minutes from July 2020 9-23-2020
                          • 7b Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-23-2020
                          • 7c Agenda Memo for Amendment to CWAC 210 2020 0824
                          • 7c Attachment 1 Resolution Amend CWAC 210040 2020 0824
                          • 7d AWIA Compliance Agenda Memo_RMC_Sept2020
                          • 7e Agenda Memo - Independent Supply Waiver 2020 0826
                            • All Members with independent supply have assigned production requirements in accordance with their water audits and the related water audit acceptance agreements with Cascade This is consistent with Cascadersquos full supply commitment to those Members
                            • The Board has waived independent production requirements since 2014 At present Cascade has ample contract water supply and independent production is not critical Even during the drought conditions of 2015 and recent hot dry summers Cascade used l
                            • The supply and demand status and projection for Cascade is constantly monitored and in the future production requirements may be essential as supply and demand move closer to a balance Also activation of the water shortage response plan would also
                            • By adopting this Resolution the Board would authorize a two-year extension of the production requirement waiver for the 2021 - 2022 biennium
                            • PROCUREMENT PROCESS
                            • None
                            • FISCAL IMPACT
                            • None
                              • 7e Attachment 1 Resolution Independent Supply waiver 2020 0826
                              • 8a Agenda Memo 2020-10 2021-2022 Budget 9-23-20 (002)
                              • 8a Attachment 1 - Resolution for 2020-10 Budget 9-23-20
                              • 8b Agenda memo 2020-11 2021-2022 Rates and Charges 9-23-20 ter (2)
                              • 8b Attachment 1 - 22 Resolution 2020-11A Rates-Charges 9-23-20
                              • 8b Attachment 2 0 4 Resolution 2020-11B 9-23-20
                              • 8c Agenda Memo for 2020-12 2021-2022 RCFC rates
                              • 8c Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-12 RCFC Rates 9-23-20
                              • 8d Agenda Memo for Rate Methodolgy Amendment 2020 0824
                              • 8d Attachment 1 updated Resolution Rate Calculation Methodology 2020 0916 [F] 9-23-2020
                                • 520010 Introduction
                                • 520020 General provisions
                                • 520030 Demand Shares
                                • 520040 Demand Share Charge
                                • 520050 520060 Credits and adjustments
                                  • 8e Agenda Memo for Water Supply Audit Rate Amendment 2020 0824
                                  • 8e Attachment 1 Resolution 2020-14 Audit Methodology 9-23-2020
                                    • Section 4 of Appendix A of the Water Audit Methodology CWAC 420 is amended as follows
                                      • 10b FMC RECAP 9-23-2020
                                      • 10c Public Affairs Committee RECAP 9 23 20
                                      • 10d Resource Management Committee RECAP 9-23-2020