On the agenda: Cle Elum Public Works & Community Development — Data Center (Nov 3)

CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT OMANS
ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
ERICA KRUM
CITY CLERK
WHITNEY PROSEK

Public Works & Community
Development Committee
Agenda
November 3, 2026
1:00 PM

FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROBIN NEWCOMB

MAYOR
MATTHEW LUNDH
DEPUTY MAYOR
CASSIDY BUECHLE - CURTIS
PUBLIC WORKS &
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
STEVEN HARPER
J. MICHELLE SWOPE
BRYCE WALLACE

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
MATHEW BAILEY
POLICE CHIEF
RICH ALBO

CITY ATTORNEY
CURTIS CHAMBERS

FIRE CHIEF
ED MILLS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
SHANNON JOHNSON

119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922

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1.

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

2.

Unfinished Business

3.

New Business
a.

Meeting Minutes — September 1, 2026

b.

Job Description for Utility Construction / Maintenance Worker — Mathew Bailey — Public
Works Director

c.

2027 Garbage Rate Increase — Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director

d.

Water and Sewer Rate Increase — Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director

e.

Code Amendment 13.14.040 —Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director

f.

Discussion on Utility Bill Relief — CEMC 13.12.115

4.

Other Committee Comments

5.

Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
Coal Mines Trail Commission Meeting — November 02, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Public Works & Community Development Committee Meeting — November 03, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting — November 03, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting — November 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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Public Works & Community Development Committee Agenda
November 3, 2026
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922

Lodging Tax & Events Committee Meeting — November 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Public Safety & Health Committee Meeting — November 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Historical Preservation Commission Meeting — November 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting — November 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Civil Service Commission Meeting — November 18, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.
General Government Committee Meeting — November 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

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CLE ELUM PUBLIC WORKS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
1:00 PM
119 W FIRST STREET
CLE ELUM, WA 98922
1.

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Committee Members Present:
Steven Cook
Ken Ratliff
Bryce Wallace
Staff Present:
Mathew Bailey - Public Works Director
Mike Heit, Vice-President, HLA Civil Engineering
Shannon Johnson – Planning Director
Audrey Casassa, Utilities Director
Chair Steven Cook opened the meeting at 1:00 p.m.

2.

Unfinished Business
Councilmember Ratliff asked for status updates on the ADU Water Connection and WSDOT
Intersection Evaluation discussion items from the previous meeting. Chair Cook, Director
Bailey, and HLA Consultant Heit provided clarification for each topic.

3.

New Business
a.

Cle Elum Public Works & Community Development Committee – Meeting Minutes – July
31, 2026
Councilmember Ratliff moved to accept the minutes as presented. Councilmember Wallace
seconded. Motion passed.

b.

Beau’s Pizza Leak Adjustment – Audrey Casassa – Utility Cleark
Chair Cook thanked Utility Clerk Casassa for attending. Utility Clerk Casassa presented her
report and referenced the coordinating water leak documentation included in the agenda
packet. Staff is requesting approval of the leak adjustment request in the amount of $1,000.00
Chair Cook and Councilmember Ratliff asked questions pertaining to meter, and refund
eligibility. Public Works Director Bailey explained the leak location and repair process.
Discussion ensued.
Councilmember Ratliff made a motion to recommend approval to City Council of the leak
adjustment request for Beau’s Pizza for the maximum amount of $1,000.00 with Cle Elum
Municipal Code 13.12.115.Councilmember Wallace seconded. Motion passed.

c.

Amendment to CEMC 2.48.340 — Maintenance of Cemetery Headstones
Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director
Director Bailey presented his staff report. The City of Cle Elum owns and operates Laurel Hill
Cemetery. Over time, cemetery headstones, monuments, and other memorials can and have
become displaced or knocked over due to various reasons including weather, ground
settlement, wild animals, vandalism, age, deterioration, or other circumstances. As part of
routine cemetery maintenance, it may be appropriate for City staff to reset or stabilize

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headstones, monuments and other memorials when they are found lying on the ground or
leaning in an unsafe or unsightly manner. The existing Cle Elum Municipal Code Language
(CEMC), however, does not specifically address the City's authority to reset or stabilize fallen
or displaced grave markers, nor does it address circumstances where there is no known or
reachable person available to authorize the work. Therefore, staff recommends that the Public
Works and Community Development Committee recommend to City Council an amendment
to CEMC 2.48.340 to expressly authorize the City to reset, straighten, stabilize, secure,
relocate, or remove cemetery headstones, monuments, grave markers, and other structures
when necessary for cemetery maintenance, appearance, preservation, or public safety.
Chair Cook made a motion that the Public Works and Community Development Committee
recommend to City Council an amendment to CEMC 2.48.340 to expressly authorize the City
to reset, straighten, stabilize, secure, relocate, or remove cemetery headstones, monuments,
grave markers, and other structures when necessary for cemetery maintenance, appearance,
preservation, or public safety. Councilmember Ratliff seconded. Motion passed.
d.

Public Works Staffing Request – Three Full-Time Positions
Mathew Bailey — Public Works Director
Director Bailey presented the staff report. The City of Cle Elum has a significant backlog of
infrastructure construction and rehabilitation projects. At the same time, the City's Public Works
Department is responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City's water, sewer,
stormwater, streets, parks, airport, and cemetery systems. The current staffing level limits the
City's ability to move beyond routine maintenance and dedicate personnel to larger construction
projects. As a result, projects that could potentially be completed with City forces must compete
with daily operational demands or be contracted out.
Councilmember Ratliff moved that the committee recommend that City Council consider and
authorize the addition of Three Full-Time Public Works Positions for In-House Construction
and Capital Project Delivery. Councilmember Wallace seconded. Motion passed.

e.

Discussion of Draft Work Plan for Ad Hoc Data Center Committee
Chair Cook referred to his draft work plan documents included in the agenda packet.
Discussion ensued.

f.

Discussion/Nomination of Committee Liaison to Tree Board
Chair Cook discussed the Tree Board Committee Liaison opportunity. The group was in
agreement that Councilmember Wallace would be the Committee’s Liaison.
Other Committee Comments

a.

Public Works Priority Projects List
Public Works Director Bailey informed that he had created the list Chair Cook had requested
during the recent City Council Retreat. Chair Cook provided background on the request and
thanked Director Bailey for creating the document so quickly. Chair Cook asked that the
committee take the document home to read for discussion at the next meeting.

4.

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:58 p.m.

Chair

Erica Krum

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AGENDA STAFF
REPORT

AGENDA DATE:

November 3, 2026

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Utility Construction / Maintenance Worker position
description and forward to City Council.

BACKGROUND:

The previous Public Works Committee approved three Utility
Construction / Maintenance Worker positions to support the City's
ongoing utility construction, maintenance, and capital improvement
needs.
The Public Works Department has prepared an updated position
description outlining the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations
for these positions.

The Utility Construction / Maintenance Workers will assist with
the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of City
infrastructure, including water distribution, sewer collection,
stormwater, irrigation, streets, drainage, and related facilities.
The positions will also support small and medium capital
improvement projects, including water main replacements, fire
hydrant installations, sewer and stormwater repairs, road repairs,
excavation, pipe installation, equipment operation, and site
restoration.
The updated position description establishes the essential job
functions, minimum qualifications, required certifications, and
working conditions for the positions. The employees will work
under the direction of the Public Works Director or designated
supervisor.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Utility Construction / Maintenance Worker position
description and forward to City Council

ATTACHMENTS:

Utility Construction / Maintenance Worker job description

LEAD STAFF:

Mathew Bailey

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City of Cle Elum
POSITION DESCRIPTION
SEPTEMBER 2026

POSITION TITLE: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE WORKER
REPORTS TO: Reports directly to the Public Works Director under the guidance of State and
City regulations and procedures. Also maintains a close working relationship
with other city personnel.
SALARY RANGE: $5,207 - $6,326 per Month
AFFILIATION: Union

STATUS: Full Time
WORKWEEK BASIS: 40

JOB SUMMARY: Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, maintenance, repair and
replacement of City streets, sidewalks and rights-of-way. Performs the regular
and recurring installation, repair and maintenance work in the streets, water
supply distribution, sewer collection system and parks division.
CITY UTILITY CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE WORKER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Inspects, maintains, repairs, and constructs City utility infrastructure, including water, sewer,
stormwater, streets, drainage, irrigation, and related facilities.
2. Maintains accurate records related to inspections, construction activities, maintenance, repairs,
materials, utility infrastructure, and project progress.
3. Determines and marks the locations of water, wastewater, stormwater, irrigation, electrical, and
other underground utilities from appropriate sources prior to excavation.
4. Responds to utility and infrastructure complaints, including water leaks, pressure loss, sewer
problems, stormwater drainage issues, irrigation issues, and street conditions; evaluates
situations and reports findings to the Public Works Director or designated supervisor.
5. Coordinates with residents, businesses, contractors, utility providers, and other affected parties
when construction activities or utility service interruptions may impact them; represents the
City in a professional manner.
6. Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and tools by cleaning and inspecting
equipment after each use.
7. Drives trucks and operates various sizes and types of equipment for loading, hauling, and
unloading equipment, gravel, sand, concrete, asphalt, pipe, aggregate, and other materials
needed to complete assigned utility construction and capital improvement projects.
8. Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers
defects and needed repairs to the appropriate mechanic or supervisor; cleans equipment and
City-owned vehicles.
9. Performs all duties in conformance with applicable safety standards, City policies, traffic control
requirements, utility regulations, and security procedures.
10. Performs skilled and semi-skilled labor associated with small and medium City utility
construction and capital improvement projects, including water main replacement and
upgrades, fire hydrant installations, sewer main repairs and replacements, stormwater main
repairs, replacements and new installations, irrigation system installation and improvements,
Utility Construction / Maintenance Worker Position Description

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road repairs, pavement cutting, excavation, trenching, shoring, pipe laying, utility connections,
manhole work, backfilling, compaction, concrete and asphalt work, and site restoration.
11. Assists with project layout, measurements, material quantities, site preparation, traffic control,
construction inspection, quality control, and coordination with contractors and City staff for
assigned capital improvement projects.
12. Performs other Public Works maintenance duties as assigned, including parks maintenance and
snow removal using road graders, truck-mounted snowplows, sanding units, and other
equipment.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of:

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Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in
municipal utility construction, capital improvement, maintenance, and repair
activities, including:
➢ hazards associated with utility construction and proper safety precautions;
traffic control requirements; excavation and trench safety; operation of
vehicles, heavy equipment, power tools, and handheld tools, including
motorized, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment;
➢ basic construction methods, utility plans, maps, specifications, and standards
related to water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, streets, drainage, fire
hydrants, pavement, and underground utility construction.
➢ properties and proper use of backfill, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, hot patch,
cold patch, pipe, fittings, bedding materials, and other construction and
maintenance materials.
➢ equipment, methods, and materials used in the installation, repair,
maintenance, and cleaning of water mains, sewer mains, stormwater systems,
irrigation systems, fire hydrants, streets, and related facilities; pipe fittings,
valves, hydrants, concrete work, and site restoration.

•

Skills in operation of listed tools and equipment.
➢ Excavators, mini-excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers and compact
construction equipment
➢ Dump trucks, utility trucks, trailers and other City vehicles
➢ Trenchers, concrete saws, asphalt saws and pavement-cutting equipment
➢ Compaction equipment, including plate compactors, jumping jacks and
vibratory rollers
➢ Jackhammers, breakers, demolition saws and other demolition equipment
➢ Pipe lasers, levels, measuring equipment and basic surveying/layout tools
➢ Pipe cutters, fusion equipment and mechanical/electrical pipe joining tools, as
applicable
➢ Hydraulic pumps, generators, compressors and portable power equipment
➢ Concrete forms, finishing tools and related concrete equipment
➢ Asphalt and road repair equipment, including patching and pavement
restoration tools
➢ Traffic control devices and equipment used for work within City rights-of-way

Utility Construction / Maintenance Worker Position Description

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➢ Hand and power tools, including saws, drills, grinders, impact tools, wrenches
and pipe tools
➢ Welding, cutting and fabrication equipment, as assigned and properly trained
➢ Pumps, hoses and dewatering equipment
➢ Shoring, trench safety and excavation-support equipment
➢ Personal protective equipment and jobsite safety equipment
➢ Snow removal equipment, including truck-mounted plows, sanders and road
graders
➢ Other specialized construction, construction, utility, maintenance, and safety
equipment as assigned.
NECESSARY ABILITIES:
Ability to:
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Ability to perform skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work on municipal
utility and public infrastructure; assist with and independently complete assigned
portions of small and medium capital improvement projects; perform heavy manual
tasks; work safely and adhere to established safety principles and practices;
communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective
working relationships with employees, contractors, other agencies, and the public; work
effectively with limited supervision; operate a variety of vehicles and equipment safely
and effectively; read and interpret basic utility maps, plans, and blueprints; understand
and carry out written and oral instructions.
Operate pickups, trucks, excavators, loaders, compactors, trenching equipment, saws, pumps,
and other heavy and light construction equipment when assigned.
Use hand and power tools and equipment required for utility construction, road repair,
irrigation installation, and general Public Works maintenance.
Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under sometimes unfavorable conditions.
Read and write for successful job performance.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
Exercise independent judgment, initiative, and discretion in completing assigned construction
and maintenance work and identifying conditions requiring supervisor attention.
Maintain confidential data and information.
Analyze construction and utility problems, identify appropriate corrective actions, and
communicate issues to the Public Works Director or designated supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in municipal public works, utility construction, heavy equipment
operation, or a related field; experience with water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, street, or
underground utility construction is desirable.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License, Class A, with Air Brake and Tanker
Endorsement.
Water Distribution Manager 1 certification, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of
appointment. Additional utility certifications appropriate to assigned duties are desirable.

Utility Construction / Maintenance Worker Position Description

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Wage Range:

$62,483 - $75,920 per Year
$ 5,207 - $ 6,326 per Month
$ 30.04 - $36.50 per Hour

Benefits: Paid Medical/Dental Plan
PERS Retirement System
VEBA Benefit per Month
Holiday / Vacation / Sick Time
Plus, other great benefits

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for performing and/or leading assigned portions of small and medium City utility
construction and capital improvement projects under the direction of the Public Works Director or
designated supervisor.
Projects may include water main replacements and upgrades; fire hydrant installations and
replacements; sewer main repairs and replacements; stormwater main repairs, replacements, and new
installations; irrigation system installation and improvements; road repairs and related surface
restoration; and other municipal utility construction projects.
May assist with project planning, field measurements, estimating quantities and materials, equipment
selection, site preparation, excavation, installation, inspections, testing, restoration, documentation,
and coordination with contractors and other City personnel.
Expected to identify field conditions, construction conflicts, utility issues, and potential changes in scope
and promptly communicate them to the Public Works Director or designated supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl, grasp; use hands to
finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with arms and legs. The employee
must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. Some duties may
have exposure to chemicals, gases and/or raw sewage.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently
works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
and vibrations. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally
exposed to fumes or airborne partials, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The
employee may be required to work night, early morning and/or weekend hours depending on
workload factors in addition to normally scheduled work hours.
The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
NOTICE:

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The above position description does not include ALL essential and non-essential duties of this job. All
employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the personnel department to review and discuss
the essential and non-essential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job
in greater detail to determine if the essential functions can be performed safely with or without
reasonable accommodations.
The City of Cle Elum is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Utility Construction / Maintenance Worker Position Description

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AGENDA STAFF
REPORT

AGENDA DATE:

November 3, 2026

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the proposed 2027 garbage rate increases, effective January 1,
2027, as outlined in the attached rate schedule.

BACKGROUND:

The City reviews garbage rates to account for changes in waste collection,
disposal, and administrative costs. The proposed 2027 rate adjustments
are intended to help the City recover anticipated increases in these
expenses and maintain the financial sustainability of the garbage
collection program.
The proposed 2027 rate schedule includes an 8.8% increase to City
garbage rates, effective January 1, 2027. This adjustment accounts for
anticipated increases in the costs associated with providing garbage
collection services.
Kittitas County tipping fees have increased by an average of
approximately 9%. The City anticipates that a similar increase in County
tipping fees will occur in the upcoming year. These disposal costs are a
significant component of the overall expense of providing garbage
service and are a factor in the proposed rate adjustment.
The proposed rate calculations also account for an anticipated 4.5%
increase in Waste Management charges beginning in November 2026 and
an adjustment for the City's business and occupation (B&O) tax
calculation.
Additionally, the proposed schedule identifies a further 6% increase for
roll-off dumpster rates beyond the general 8.8% increase. This additional
adjustment accounts for the staff time required to establish, maintain, and
separately bill roll-off dumpster accounts.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the proposed 2027 garbage rate schedule, effective January 1,
2027

ATTACHMENTS:

2027 8.8% Garbage Draft Rate Increase

LEAD STAFF:

Mathew Bailey

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2027
Garbage Rates

Nov- CPI Increase 4.50%

Waste Management charges to City
Residential Rates*
Weekly curbside collection service
1-20 gallon cart
1-35 gallon cart
1-64 gallon cart
1-96 gallon cart
2-64 gallon cart
1-20 gallon cart senior
1-35 gallon cart senior
1-64 gallon cart senior
1-96 gallon cart senior
If the customer requires multiple cart service, in any combination, the rates above will be multiplied
by the number and size of carts requested

Current Rate 2026

Bear Proof Cans (96 Gal + Monthly Rental Fee)

Jan 1 2027 Increase
8.8%
New 2027 Rate

WM 2026 Current

4.50%

Jan B&O Tax -0.09%%

Nov-WM 2026

Jan 2027 B&O- 0.09% WM Final Rate

City's Over Head

$24.77
$32.27
$45.27
$57.99
$86.64
$18.54
$24.18
$35.34
$45.70

$2.18
$2.84
$3.98
$5.10
$7.62
$1.63
$2.13
$3.11
$4.02

$26.95
$35.11
$49.25
$63.09
$94.26
$20.17
$26.31
$38.45
$49.72

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

20.48
27.97
41.23
53.94
80.13
16.07
22.18
33.35
42.24

$0.92
$1.26
$1.86
$2.43
$3.61
$0.72
$1.00
$1.50
$1.90

$21.40
$29.23
$43.09
$56.37
$83.74
$16.79
$23.18
$34.85
$44.14

$21.38
$29.20
$43.05
$56.32
$83.66
$16.78
$23.16
$34.82
$44.10

5.57
5.91
6.21
6.78
10.60
3.39
3.15
3.63
5.62

70.98

$6.25

$77.23

$

60.32

$2.71

$63.03

$62.98

14.19

Misc. Residential Services*
Extras Garbage (bags on top of or next to your garbage cart)
Oversize or overweight units - per unit
Drive-in Charge
Carryouts per cart (>5 ft but <25 ft.)
Carryouts per cart (>25ft and each increment of 25 ft. thereafter)
Return trips-carts (per pickup)
Cart Replacement (due to customer abuse/damage)

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

9.19
13.73
10.33
2.36
1.81
9.56
133.29

$0.81
$1.21
$0.91
$0.21
$0.16
$0.84
$11.73

$10.00
$14.94
$11.24
$2.57
$1.97
$10.40
$145.02

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

6.59
11.24
7.62
1.73
1.32
7.05
74.54

$0.30
$0.51
$0.34
$0.08
$0.06
$0.32
$3.35

$6.87
$11.75
$7.96
$1.81
$1.38
$7.37
$77.89

$6.86
$11.74
$7.96
$1.81
$1.38
$7.36
$77.82

3.13
3.19
3.28
0.76
0.59
3.03
67.13

Commercial Rates/Commercial Cans*
1-35 gallon cart
1-64 gallon cart
1-96 gallon cart
2-64 gallon cart

$
$
$
$

48.52
68.69
101.08
137.36

$4.27
$6.04
$8.90
$12.09

$52.79
$74.73
$109.98
$149.45

$
$
$
$

37.40
55.80
76.49
111.63

$1.68
$2.51
$3.44
$5.02

$39.08
$58.31
$79.93
$116.65

$39.05
$58.26
$79.86
$116.55

13.71
16.42
30.04
32.79

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

9.56
0.56
0.60
22.26
5.38
36.76
125.97
10.33
19.43
8.49
33.47

$0.84
$0.05
$0.05
$1.96
$0.47
$3.23
$11.09
$0.91
$1.71
$0.75
$2.95

$10.40
$0.61
$0.65
$24.22
$5.85
$39.99
$137.06
$11.24
$21.14
$9.24
$36.42

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

6.59
0.37
0.22
15.37
3.72
27.16
20.05
7.62
17.19
6.42
33.47

$0.30
$0.02
$0.01
$0.69
$0.17
$1.22
$0.90
$0.34
$0.77
$0.29
$1.51

$6.89
$0.39
$0.23
$16.06
$3.89
$28.38
$20.95
$7.96
$17.96
$6.71
$34.98

$6.88
$0.39
$0.23
$16.05
$3.88
$28.36
$20.93
$7.96
$17.95
$6.70
$34.94

3.51
0.22
0.42
8.16
1.97
11.61
116.10
3.28
3.18
2.53
1.44

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

252.64
343.42
504.79
631.06
875.15
1,105.41
51.46

$22.23
$30.22
$44.42
$55.53
$77.01
$97.28
$4.53

$274.87
$342.42
$504.79
$686.59
$952.16
$1,202.69
$55.99

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

179.49
243.14
358.57
458.49
650.46
843.81
45.16

$8.08
$10.94
$16.14
$20.63
$29.27
$37.97
$2.03

$187.57
$254.08
$374.71
$479.12
$679.73
$881.78
$47.19

$187.40
$253.85
$374.37
$478.69
$679.12
$880.99
$47.15

87.31
88.34
130.08
207.47
272.43
320.90
8.80

Misc. Service*
Return trips-carts (per pickup)
Carryouts per cart (>5 ft but <25 ft.)
Carryouts per cart (>25ft and each increment of 25 ft. thereafter)

Return trips-container (per pickup)
Roll-Out container (per pickup)
Disconnect Hydraulics (PerPick-up)
Unlock Gate or Unlock Container (per Month)
Drive -in charge
Recyling 96 gallon cart (2xmonthly service)
Extra Recycling Material (Per 35 gal Equivalent )
Recycling Contamination Fee
Commercial Container (weekly pick-up service)*
1.5 yard
2-yard
3-yard
4-yard
6-yard
8-yard
Extra Garbage (Loose or Over-filled)
If the customer requires the frequency of collection to be greater than once per week, the rates
shown above will be multiplied by the number of times per week that the container is emptied

Roll off Rates Permanent/Temporary DAILY RENT*

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Haul Rate
20-yard
30-yard

$
$

Roll off Rates Permanent/Temporary MONTHLY RENT*
Haul Rate
20-yard
30-yard

6.60
9.83

$0.58
$0.87

$7.18
$10.70

$8.25
$12.33

$
$

5.03
7.48

$0.23
$0.34

$5.26
$7.82

$5.25
$7.81

1.92
2.88

$2.99
$4.51

$217.58
$325.05

$19.15
$28.60

$236.73
$353.65

$250.93
$374.86

$
$

155.64
231.79

$7.00
$10.43

$162.64
$242.22

$162.50
$242.00

74.08
111.43

$88.29
$132.64

$351.66
$351.66

$30.95
$30.95

$382.61
$382.61

$405.56
$405.56

$
$

258.04
276.68

$11.61
$12.45

$269.65
$289.13

$269.41
$288.87

112.95
93.48

$135.91
$116.43

$

30.00

Rate per Haul*
20-yard
30-yard
Disposal per Haul
20-yard
30-yard
All Compactors
1*New Account Set Up / Account Transfer Service Charge

Actual
Actual
Actual
$

30.00

$30.00

Roll off dumpster Increase another 6% on top of the 8.8% due to amount of time spent setup,maintaning and billing seperatly

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AGENDA STAFF
REPORT

AGENDA DATE:

November 3, 2026

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the 3% increase to monthly water and sewer rates, effective
January 1, 2027, in accordance with the Cle Elum Municipal Code.

BACKGROUND:

The Cle Elum Municipal Code establishes annual rate increases for the
City's water and sewer utilities. These increases help support the ongoing
operation, maintenance, and financial sustainability of the City's utility
systems.
CEMC 13.12.100(B) requires all water rates and charges to increase by a
minimum of 3% annually, effective December 31, as established by City
Council resolution.
CEMC 13.08.370 requires monthly sewer base rates and usage charges
to increase annually by the higher of 3% or the applicable Consumer Price
Index (CPI) for the West region, using the August reference month
published in September. The annual increase is effective January 1.
For 2027, the City is proposing a 3% increase to both water and sewer
rates, effective January 1, 2027, consistent with the annual minimum
increase established in City Code.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a 3% increase to water and sewer rates, effective January 1, 2027

ATTACHMENTS:

LEAD STAFF:

Mathew Bailey

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AGENDA STAFF
REPORT

AGENDA DATE:

November 3, 2026

ACTION REQUESTED:

Amendment to CEMC 13.14.040 – Schedule of Equivalent Residential
Units (ERUs)

BACKGROUND:

The proposed amendment was previously discussed by the Public Works
Committee. CEMC 13.14.040 establishes the ERU values assigned to
different types of property uses. These values are used to calculate water
connection charges based on the estimated demand a property places on
the City's water system.
The existing schedule identifies ERU values for residential, commercial,
industrial, and other uses but does not specifically address accessory
dwelling units.
The proposed amendment adds two classifications for accessory dwelling
units to the ERU schedule:
• ADUs that do not require an additional water meter or sewer
connection: 0 ERUs.
• ADUs that require an additional water meter or sewer connection: 1
ERU.
The intent of this amendment is to help make ADU construction more
affordable by reducing utility connection charges when an additional
meter or connection is not required. This approach is intended to
encourage the development of ADUs while ensuring that charges reflect
the additional utility infrastructure needed to serve the property.
The amendment will provide clearer direction for City staff, property
owners, and applicants when determining applicable charges. The
proposed changes were previously discussed by the Public Works
Committee.

RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss and determine direction of current Public Works Committee.

ATTACHMENTS:

Draft Table 5-2 of city code 13.14.040

LEAD STAFF:

Mathew Bailey

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Type of Use
ERU
Single-family residence
1
Apartment
.90 per unit
ADU not requiring additional Water
0
Meter or Sewer Connection
ADU requiring additional Water Meter
1
or Sewer Connection
Camp/RV park
.30 per site
Industrial/warehouse-Employee use
Factory – Process water
Hotel/motel
Restaurant/drinking places
Store (less than 10,000 sq. ft.)
Store (greater than 10,000 sq. ft.)
Service Station
• No service bays
• With service bays
• With wash bays
Swimming pool
Movie theatre
Office
All other uses

.10 per employee per shift
To be determined by
engineers estimate.
.25 per room
.08 per seat
1 per toilet room
To be determined by
engineers estimate
.10 per pumping station
.05 add on per bay
Additional charge based on
engineers estimate
.04 per pool occupant based
on occupancy
.02 per seat
.06 per person based on
building occupancy load.
To be determined by
engineers estimate

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Ch. 13.12 Water Regulations | Cle Elum Municipal Code

13.12.115

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Petition for and relief from utility bill.

In the event any person is aggrieved by the amount of one hundred dollars or more in excess of the amount billed
for monthly water and sewer service, they may, within fifteen days of the postmark on said bill, petition the city
council in writing to the utilities clerk for a downward adjustment to their bill. Upon receipt of such petition, the
utilities clerk shall notify the public works director and the public works committee and schedule a meeting to
consider the petition for downward adjustment. The public works committee may consult with the city staff
regarding the matter and shall, upon deliberation and oral findings following the meeting, make a
recommendation to the entire city council to grant a downward adjustment only upon good cause shown. No
downward adjustment will be considered for leaks within the primary residential or commercial building; however,
adjustment for leaks within crawlspaces may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any bill granted a downward
adjustment by the city council shall include both water and sewer totals and shall not exceed one thousand dollars
in relief and shall be presented to the mayor for signature on the face thereof. Notice of the reduction shall be
provided in writing by the city to the customer. No ratepayer may petition the city council more than one time per
twelve-month period for such a downward adjustment. In the event that city-maintained water pipes prevent
water service to a customer’s water meter due to cold or frozen weather for more than two days (forty-eight
hours), the city council may, upon the recommendation of the city public works director and the public works
committee, provide equitable relief to the customer by crediting up to one month’s water fees which include water
base rate fee, water reserve fee, and applicable water taxes for every two to thirty days of interrupted service, or
multiples thereof. In the event any neighbor assists a customer with frozen, city-maintained water service by
providing water through that neighbor’s meter (i.e., through the use of a hose or similar apparatus), that neighbor
will be allocated double the volume of water in the base rate for the same period of interrupted service.
(Ord. 1692 § 1, 2025; Ord. 1464 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1312 § 4, 2009; Ord. 1158 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1122 § 2, 2000)

The Cle Elum Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1727, and legislation passed through May 26,
2026.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Cle Elum Municipal Code. Users should contact the
city clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited here.
City Website: cityofcleelum.com
City Telephone: (509) 674-2262
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The Cle Elum Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1727, and legislation passed through May 26, 2026.

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