File #: 2004-0203    Version:
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 4/26/2004 In control: Natural Resources and Utilities Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/1/2004
Enactment date: Enactment #: 11930
Title: A MOTION to approve an evaluation of alternative project delivery methods for the Sammamish reclaimed water project in an effort to reduce overall project costs.
Sponsors: Carolyn Edmonds
Indexes: Natural Resources, Department of, Parks and Recreation, Water
Attachments: 1. Motion 11930.pdf, 2. 2004-0203 Revised Staff Report Sammamish Reuse Project.doc, 3. 2004-0203 Sammamish Water Reuse.ppt, 4. 2004-0203 Staff Report Sammamish Reuse Project.doc, 5. 2004-0203 Transmittal Letter.doc, 6. A. Proviso Report for King County Council - Sammamish Reclaimed Water Project - April 2004
Drafter
Clerk 05/25/2004
Title
A MOTION to approve an evaluation of alternative project delivery methods for the Sammamish reclaimed water project in an effort to reduce overall project costs.
Body
WHEREAS, the Washington state legislature expressly encouraged the development and use of reclaimed water through Washington's Reclaimed Water Act (chapter 90.46 RCW), by stating:
It is hereby declared that the people of the state of Washington have a primary interest in the development of facilities to provide reclaimed water to replace potable water in nonpotable applications, to supplement existing surface and ground water supplies, and to assist in meeting the future water requirements of the state, and
WHEREAS, policy CO-6 of countywide planning policies states that aggressive conservation efforts shall be implemented to address the need for adequate supply for water resources, including water reuse and reclamation, and
WHEREAS, policy CO-7 of countywide planning policies states that water reuse shall be encouraged for high water users such as parks and golf courses, and
WHEREAS, policy CO-8 of countywide planning policies states that when planning for future demand on wastewater treatment and conveyance, alternatives such as reuse shall be incorporated into plans as viable options, and
WHEREAS, policy TPP-8 of the King County adopted regional wastewater services plan ("RWSP") states that the county shall continue water reuse and explore opportunities for expanded use at existing plants, and shall explore water reuse opportunities at all new treatment facilities, and
WHEREAS, policy WRP-1 of the RWSP directs the county to actively pursue the use of reclaimed water and to accelerate the development of a water reuse program to help meet the goals of the county to preserve water supplies, and
WHEREAS, policy WRP-3 of the RWSP states that reclaimed water shall be investigated as a possible significant new source of water to enhance or maintain fi...

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