Governance – Cedar River Water & Sewer District

King County Ordinance 18403 – Removal of Surcharge

In November 2016, King County Ordinance 18403 was enacted to impose rent upon water, sewer, gas, and power utilities for their infrastructure located in roadways (rights-of-way) pursuant to a franchise. In April 2020, the District instituted customer surcharges for water and sewer to fund a contingent liability for rent pending the outcome of litigation and negotiation with the County. The Courts ultimately authorized the County to negotiate the payment of rent subject to limitations. Although the District is currently in ...

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2022

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Announcements, Cedar River News, Governance

18403, King County, rights-of-way, state law, tax, utility use

COVID-19 Deferred Payment Plan – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Cedar River Water & Sewer District, in response to Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-23, encouraging utilities to mitigate the economic impacts to their customers during the COVID-19 crisis, Cedar River Water & Sewer District has suspended late fees and disconnection of water service since March 18, 2020. The District anticipates a return to normal business practices on October 1, 2021, pending any extension by the Governor to Proclamation 20-23.16.

The District will be offering an optional COVID-19 Deferred Payment Agreement starting in ...

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2021

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COVID-19, hardship, payment plan

COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation 20-23

Governor Inslee has issued Proclamation 20-23, pertaining to Utility Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services. Cedar River Water & Sewer District is committed to keeping our customers connected to essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. If you are experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for support, including long-term payment arrangements. This Proclamation does not relieve customers from the obligation to pay for utility services.

Cedar River has suspended ...

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JUN
2020

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COVID-19, deferred

Ordinance 18403 Update

KING COUNTY TO LEVY CHARGES FOR ROADWAY RENT

King County Ordinance 18403. Ordinance 18403 (enacted in November 2016) allows the County to negotiate rent with water, sewer, gas, and power utilities for being in the roadways (rights-of-way) pursuant to a franchise. The rent does not provide value or benefit to the utilities, instead it will go into the County’s General Fund. Cedar River Water & Sewer District along with several other districts took legal action to overturn Ordinance 18403, ...

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2020

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Announcements, Cedar River News, Governance

18403, King County, ordinance, rights-of-way, state law, tax, unlawful tax, utility use