A7A  EPHRATA CITY COUNCIL  MAYOR BRICERFIN  MAYOR PRO-TEMWI ANICOE  KATHLEEN. MISTOISIRVI MICDONNELL, VALLEMIL KD.  MATTNOORE. TONY MORIMARK WANKE CITY NDNINIKIORNINEWIRRE  -AGENIDA FOR JANUARY 6, 2021-  ZOOM VIDEO https:/zoom.Us//6423977833  OR  CALL IN PHONE NUMBER 1-253-215-8782, follow prompts  City of Ephrata Meeting ID: 642-397-7833  7:00PM  REGULARSESSION 1. Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Recording ofMeeting: No 6. Presentations: CONSENT AGENDA  5. Additions or corrections to published Agenda  II  1. Approval ofC Claim Fund Bills and Checks Issued 2. Approval of Council Minutes: December 16, 2020 3. Approval of Special Event Application:  4. Set Public Hearing on 6-year and 20-year Capital Facilities Plan for. Jan. 20, 2021 at 7PM  III STAFF.COMMITEL & AGENCY REPORTS  IV CLOSED RECORD DECISIONS [RCWCHAPTERSS 36,4 420 OPENFUBLICINPUTI NOTF PERMITTED!  BILLS: Mora, Coel McDonnell    V  PUBLICHEARINGS  VI ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 1. Fees and Charges for City Services  VII ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION  VIII ITEMS FOR COUNCIL. ACTION  1. Extension of] Resolution 20-015 City Hall Closure and Establishing Employee Compensation  during COVID-19 Health Crisis  IX CITYADMINISTRATOR REPORT  BILLS: Mora. Coel McDonnell    CITY COUNCIL MINUTES  December 16, 2020  City Council of the City of Ephrata, Grant County Washington met in regular session on December 16, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governor Inslee's Proclamation 20-28, this meeting Members Present: Mayor Bruce Reim, Mayor Pro Tem William Coe, Council  Bruce Reim.  isb being conducted remotely using the ZOOM video conferencing.  members Mark Wanke, Matt Moore, Valli Millard, Sarah McDonnell, Tony Mora and Kathleen Allstot City Administrator Mike Warren, City Attorney Anna Franz, Community Development Director Dan Leavitt, Community Relations Director Traci Bennett, Fire Chief. Jeremy Burns, Police Chief Kurt Adkinson, and City Clerk/Finance Director Leslie  Staff Present:  Trachsler  Pledge of Allegiance was said. No public signed up to speak.  Agenda: There were no additions or corrections to the agenda. The Public Hearing that Presentations: Tim Payne, Superintendent for the Ephrata School District addressed Council regarding the upcoming levy election on February 9, 2021. This levy will replace the expiring Educational Programs and Operations levy which expires December, 2021. The combined Bond and Operations levies will not exceed $4.30/$1000 assessed value. Ephrata is one of the few districts who did not lay-off any  was originally scheduled for tonight has been postponed.  employees during the pandemic. Council iscussion/questions ensued. Allstot/McDonnell) Motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are as follows:  Consent Agenda: Motion was made to approve consent agenda. (m/s    Claims #92722 through #92773 in the amount of $395,300.76 Claims #92717 through #92721 in the amount of $10,281.25  Manual Claims #86122020, 87122020, 88122020, 89122020 in the amount of  $2,721.99  EFT in the amount of $21,445.63 VOID Check #92642 in the amount of $(9,912.73) Minutes of the December 16, 2020 Council meeting Special Event Applications: None  Public Hearing - Six Year Capital Facilities Plan Update: This public hearing is Ordinance 20-07 - Fee Schedule and Charges for City Services: Director Trachsler gave a brief staff report. Council philosophy has been to make small incremental increases to the City's fees and charges annually by the CPI for that year. This ordinance reflects a 2.1% increase to all fees with the exception of the sewer rates, garbage rates, In order to cover the loan for the upgrades to the sewer collection system and treatment facility, sewer rates will have to increase beyond the CPI. The dollars from the payoff of the construction loan for the treatment facility will be rolled into the new loan. It was calculated that we would need to raise rates an additional $l/year for the next 5 years. With the anticipated increase in landfill rates by the County on March 1, 2021, staff will prepare a separate ordinance to cover those increased costs. Along with the garbage rates, this ordinance will also address rate increases to the Splash Zone fees once the Motion to approve and accept Ordinance 20-07 entitled "Fee Schedule and Charges for Ordinance 20-08 - Supplemental Appropriations for 2020 Budget: Director Trachsler advised Council that at the end of each year, a detailed review of revenues and expenditures is undertaken to assure compliance with budget law. This review allows us to take a look at those unanticipated expenditures and make sure that we do not exceed the budgeted amount at year end. The majority ofi increases are from unbudgeted projects, unexpected rate increases and CARES Grant projects. Motion to approve and accept Ordinance 20-08 amending the 2020 Budget. (m/s Discussion on Board Appointments: Each year we conduct a review of Council  being postponed pending review by the Planning Commission.  and pool rates.  This equates to a 5% increase for 2021.  Parks Commission has a chance to review.  City Services". (m/s Moore/Wanke) Motion carried.  Millard/Coe) Motion carried.  appointments to outside Boards. Current appoints are: Grant Transit Authority Board - Mayor Bruce Reim    Grant County Health Board -I Mark Wanke Grant County EDC Board - Will Coe Board of Volunteer Firefighters - Kathleen Allstot  Motion to extend all current appointments. (m/s Moore/Wanke) Motion carried. Approval of Amended RenoSys Contract to Re-Surface Splash Zone: Director Bennett advised Council that the previously approved contract with RenoSys was amended to address RenoSys obtaining a Performance Bond. This increased the contract Motion to approve the amended contract with RenoSys and authorize Administration to execute contract. (m/s AISIU/McDonnell) Council discussion ensued. Motion carried. Approval of Lodging Tax. Advisory Committee (LTAC) Tourism Allocation for 2021: Director Bennett gave al briefstaff report on the LTAC meeting and review process of applications for funding from the Tourism Fund for 2021. There were seven applications submitted for consideration. The LTAC recommends funding the following:  amount by roughly $10,000.  Ephrata Chamber of Commerce City of Ephrata Columbia Basin Youth Baseball Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Ephrata Chamber of Commerce  Promotion Promotion Tournaments Sage-N-Sun  $10,000 $15,000 $25,000 $15,000  Art & Wine Walk $4,000 Car and Toy Show $ 6,000 Miracle on Main St $ 3,000  Total award amount is $78,000.00 for 2021 Budget.  Council discussion ensued. Motion carried.  Motion to approve LTAC award recommendations as presented. (m/s Millard/Wanke) Authorize Administration to enter Lease Agreement for Xerox Copier: Director Trachsler advised that the lease agreement on the current copier is set to expire January 4, 2021. Xerox is on the State/Local Government Negotiated Contract and for a machine with similar functionality there would be a savings of approximately $89 per month. This is a 5 year lease and includes repairs and all consumable supplies. Motion to authorize Administration to enter Lease Agreement with Xerox for Copier. Extension of Resolution 20-015- City Hall Closure and Establishing Employee Compensation during COVID-19 Health Crisis: The current Resolution is set to expire on Friday, December 18, 2020 unless extended by Council. Administrator Warren advised that Governor Inslee has extended restrictions until January 4, 2021 and is  (m/s Coe/Allstot) Council discussion, motion carried.    proposing Council approve the extension of Resolution 20-015. Staffi is currently working a split crew/shifts to ensure continuity of city services. Motion to extend Resolution 20-015 thru January 6, 2021. (m/s McDonnell/Coe) Council discussion ensued the regarding extension and vaccinations. Mayor Reim stated that we want everyone to get vaccinated, and employees will be highly encouraged to get  vaccinated. Motion carried.  City Administrator Report: None at this time.  There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.  Bruce Reim, Mayor  ATTEST:  Leslie Trachsler, City Clerk    DATE: January 6. 2021 ITEM: Ordinances & Resolutions  SUMMARY  . Fees and Charges for City Services-1 -This Ordinance addresses the rate increase for  Sanitation and Splash Zone fees for 2021.  BUDGET IMPACTS  This allows the City to stay current with cost of operation and maintenance and break  even with additional cost ofsanitation disposal fees.  RECOMMENDATION Staffrecommends: acceptance and approval ofall Items. ENABLING ACTIONS Motion to. Authorize, Confirm, or Approve and Accept All llems.  Wfyou have any questions, concerns, or require additional. information; please contact me prior to the meeting.    CET FPHRAD  CITYOF EPHRATA STAFF REPORT Mayor and City Council Mike Warren, City! Manager Leslie Trachsler, Finance Director December 18, 2020 Ordinances and Resolutions Fees and Charges for City Services Legislative History: January 6, 2021 None Council Approval  To: From: Date: Proceeding Type: Subject:  First Presentation: Second Presentation: Requested Action: Zone Fees for 2021.  Staff Report Summary: This ordinance addresses the rate increase for Sanitation and Splash Dscussion/Analyss: Sanitation rates will be adversely effected by the increase in disposal fees ati the County Landfill. Rates for residential, garbage increases range between six and ten percent depending on pick-up schedule and the size of container. Dumpster and Dropbox rates varied from eight percent up to fifteen percent. The larger the dumpster, the higher the increase. Any Splash Zone rates were increased by CPI-2.1%. In some instances it may appear that the rates increased more than CPI. The rates reflect the sales tax collected at the time of sale. Sales taxi in 2020 increased from 8.2% to 8.4% (Grant County Sheriff's Public Safety Tax Initiative). Additionally, the fee is rounded up to the nearest quarter which eliminates staff having to deal Staff Recommendation: Council approve and accept Ordinance 21-01 amending EMC 3.35 Financial Implications: Allows City to stay up with cost of operation and maintenance and break  fee not associated with disposal wasi increased by CPI-2.1%.  with small change.  entitled "Fee! Schedule and Charges for City Services". even witha additional cost of sanitation disposal fees.  Pageiof2    Attachments A.  Ordinance: 21-01  Legal Review  Thei following documents are attached and subject tol legal review:  Date Reviewed by Legal Counsel N/A  Type of Document  Title of Document  Page 2of2    ORDINANCE21-01  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EPHRATA MUNICPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.35 ENTITLED "FEE SCHEDULE AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES" ADJUSTING THE FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES IN ORDER TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE CITY'S ACTUAL EXPENSES; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE  DATE  THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EPHRATA DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section .Amendment of Chapter 3.35) EMC Fee Schedule. The City of Ephrata Fee Schedule attached to Chapter 3.35 Ephrata Municipal Code as Exhibit Ai is hereby amended toj provide in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit A to this ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall bei in full force and take effect March 1, 2021. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Ephrata, Washington this 6th day of January, 2021.  ifs set forth in full.  Bruce Reim, Mayor  ATTEST:  Leslie Trachsler, City Clerk APPROVE AS TOI FORM:  Katherine Kenison, City Attorney PASSED the 6th day of January, 2021 APPROVED the 6th day of January, 2021 PUBLISHED the 7th day of. January, 2021  Ord 21-01    CITY OF EPHRATA FEE SCHEDULE EXHIBITA A (EMC3.35)  Ord.11-11, 11-20, 12-12, 12-15, 12-21, 12-23, 13-19, 14-11,  Ord14-19, Ord 15-21, Ord.16-22, Ord. 17-12, Ord 18-03, Ord 18-24, Ord 19-09, Ord 20-07  CIVIL PENALTY CODE  Code Reference  DESCRIPTION  FEE  PUBLIC RECORDS FEE SCHEDULE  .15 cents a page .10 cents a page attachments  Paper Copies scanning  Two-sided document equals 2 pages .05 cents each per every 4 electronic files or  Scanned Copies or use of agency equipment for Records uploaded to email, cloud-based storage,  CD/DVD, or flash drive  Records Transmitted in electronic format or for use of .10 cents a gigabyte  agency equipment to send records electronically Digital Storage Media Device (CD/DVD, flash drive)  Actual Cost of Device $3.50/map Actual Cost Container + Actual Cost  Arch 24'x3 36' map Envelope Postage  When the request would require the use ofIT expertise to prepare data compilations or when such customized access service are not used by the agency for other business purpose, the agency may charge the actual cost. The agency must notify the requestor thati it will be doing a customized service and can require a 10 percent deposit per RCW  Customized Service Charge  42.56.120(4).  The City of Ephrata has ai five dollar ($5.00) de minimis for each records request. Anything over ($5.00) five  dollars, the requestor is required to pay.  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-1    PUBLICSAFETY FEES  1.12.010 1.12.010 1.12.010  Assessment For Filing the Cause Assessment for Service of Subpoenas - each Assessment for Service of Arrest Warrants- each  $ 59.00 $ 59.00 $ 59.00  Local Record Check (person w/no record) + clearance letter for Fingerprint card for (applicants of real estate/naturalization  2.56.010 2.56.010 2.56.030 2.56.030 6.22.060 6.22.065 6.22.065 6.22.065 10.10.060  visa/passport- per name etc.) Ephrata residents Serving Arrest Warrant Mileage to service Arrest Warrant False Alarm 3rd response within 6 months False Fire Alarm 3rd response within 6 months  Free $6.20 first card $2.80/ea a add'l card $ 59.00 IRS Mileage $ 88.30 $ 293.85 $ 118.00 $ 235.25 $ 59.00  False Fire Alarm - Failure to notify Fire Dept of testing system - False Fire Alarm Failure to notify Fire Dept of testing system - Police Administrative Processing Fee Confiscation of  First Response Second Response motorized foot scooter  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-2    Code 8.05.040 8.05.040 8.05.040 8.05.040 8.05.050 8.05.060 8.05.060 8.05.060 8.05.071 8.05.080 8.05.080 8.05.080 8.05.080 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200  ANIMAL CONTROL FEES  FEE $ 11.50 $ 34.30 Free $ 2.55 $ 610.00  Penalty  Dog License - Neutered/Spayed Dog License Unneutered/Unspayed Dog License Seeing Eye/Government Police Dog Dog License - Replacement Rabies control/electronic chip failure to comply  C-01 C-05 C-01 C-01 C-01  Potentially Dangerous Dog Running at Large 1st offense $ 250.00 Potentially Dangerous Dog Running at Large 2nd offense $ 610.00 Potentially Dangerous Dog- Running at Large 3rd offense  (dog destroyed)  $ 610.00 $ 610.00 $ 12.10 $ 23.75 $ 41.05 $ 12.10 $ 33.00 $ 65.00 $ 160.00 $ 610.00 $ 33.00 $ 80.00 $ 160.00 $ 51.00 $ 160.00 $ 312.00 $ 33.00 $ 80.00 $ 160.00 $ 33.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 312.00 $ 60.00  Dangerous Dog Failure to Comply Impound Fees - 1st offense Impound Fees 2nd offense Impound Fees All subsequent offenses Boarding Fee per Day No License on Dog 1st offense  C-18 C-14 C-07 C-04 C-01 C-18 C-12 C-07 C-17 C-07 C-04 C-18 C-12 C-07 C-18 C-12 C-12 C-04 C-15 3-3  No License on Dog all subsequent offenses in 12 mo Failure to Confine Biting Animal 1st offense Failure to Produce Rabid Animal Dog Running at Large 1st offense Dog Running at Large 2nd offense Dog Running at Large All subsequent offenses Failure to control Animal by Leash or Device Keeping Vicious Animal 1st offense Keeping Vicious Animal  All subsequent offenses Barking Dog 1st offense Barking Dog 2nd offense Barking Dog All subsequent offenses Livestock Running at Large - 1st offense Livestock Running at Large All subsequent offenses Guard Dogi in' Violation of Conditions - 1st offense Guard Dog in' Violation of Conditions All subsequent Failure to Confine Female Dogi in Heat 1st offense  Failure to Confine Biting Animal All subsequent offenses $ 312.00  offenses  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE    Failure to Confine Female Dogi in Heat- All subsequent Obstructing Animal Control Officer/Police Officer Failure to Provide Evidence of Rabies' Vaccination Failure to Posses Equipment to Collect Feces Livestock on Sidewalks, Parks or Walkways- 1st offense Livestock on Sidewalks, Parks or Walkways 2nd offense $ 80.00 Livestock on Sidewalks, Parks or Walkways 3rd offense $ 160.00  8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200 8.05.200  offenses  $ 80.00 $ 312.00 $ 51.00 $ 33.00 $ 33.00 $ 72.00 $ 60.00 $ 33.00 $ 60.00 $ 80.00 $ 250.00 $ 610.00 $ 610.00 Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal  C-12 C-04 C-17 C-18 C-18 C-13 C-15 C-12 C-07 C-18 C-15 C-12 C-05 C-01 C-11  Household Pet Violations Failure to Collect Feces  Dogs in City Cemetery 1st offense Dogs in City Cemetery - 2nd offense Dogs in City Cemetery- All subsequent offenses Vicious Animal Running at Large - 1st offense Vicious Animal Running at Large 2nd offense Vicious Animal Running at Large 3rd offense (animal  destroyed) Dangerous Dog w/out tag Failure to Control Dangerous Dog Dangerous Dog Cruelty to Animals Confine Animal w/o Food or Water  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-4    PARKING INFRACTIONS  CIVIL PENALTY EMC Penalty CODE  Code Reference 10.55.020 Statue reference 10.55.070 10.55.090  DESCRIPTION  FINE  Code  RCW 46.61.570 Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places- reserving portion of highway "Additional parking regulations" violations Parking in Alleys, Parks, Playgrounds and City Property Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited: (a) displaying vehicle for sale/advertising t0washine/grasing/epair exclude emergency ()selling/dlisplaying for sale goods, wares, food w/o permit Violations (1)A Allow/permit any vehicle to be parked in violation of this chapter (2)Park any vehicle outside of designated parking area Handicapped Parking Violation  adopted by prohibited" and RCW 46.61.575  $55.00 C-16 $55.00 C-16  10.55.210(3) 10.55.210(3)  $33.00 C-18 $33.00 C-18 $33.00 C-18 $22.00 C-19 $22.00 C-19 $72.00 C-13  10.55.210( (d) 10.55.210( (d) 10.55.210( (d) 10.55.210(4) 10.55.210(4)  10.55.110  10.55.130  10.55.135 10.55.190  Parking in a Fire Lane Violation Parking Time Limited on Certain (a) 15 minute parking on posted  $72.00 C-13  Streets: streets  10.55.210 (b)(1)  $22.00-1 1sti infraction C-19 $33.00- 4 2nd infraction in1 12 hour period C-18 $60.00- 3rd infraction C-15 $22.00-1 1sti infraction C-19 $33.00 2nd infraction in 12 hour period $60.00- 3rd infraction  (b) 30 minute parking on posted  10.55.210 (b)(1)  streets  C-18 C-15  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-5    (c) One hour parking on posted  10.55.210 (b)(1)  streets  $22.00-1 1sti infraction C-19 $33.00-2 2ndi infraction in 12 hour period $60.00 = 3rdi infraction  C-18 C-15  (d) Two hour parking on posted  10.55.210 (b)(1)  streets  $22.00 - 1st infraction C-19 $33.00 2nd infraction in 12 hour period $60.00- 3rd infraction $55.00  C-18 C-15 C-16  (f): 120 hour parking on any street/alley  10.55.210 (b)(2)  (Ord 12-23, 2012; Ord. 13-19, 2013; Ord 14-11, 2014; Ord. 14-19, 2014; Ord 15-21, 2015; Ord. 16- 22, 2016; Ord. 17-12, 2017; Ord 18-24, 2018; Ord 19-02, 2019; Ord 19-09, 2019; Ord 20-07,2020)  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-6    FEE SCHEDULE. - BUILDING PERMITS  Code Reference 16.04.025  DESCRIPTION Total Valuation $1.00 to $1,400 $1,401 to $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $100,001 to! $500,000 $500,001 to $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up  FEE  BUILDING FEES FOR MANUFACTURED/REMODELS ONLY  $59.00  $59.00 for the first $1,400 plus $3.60 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to andi including $80.60 for the first $2,000 plus $16.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $460.10 for the first $25,000 plus $11.95 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $758.85 for the first $50,000 plus $8.301 for each additional $1,000, ori fraction thereof, to and including $1,173.85for thet first $100,000 plus $6.65 fore each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $3,833.85 for the first $500,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to andi including $6,633.85 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.35 for each additional $1,000, orf fraction thereof  $2,000 $25,000.00 $50,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1,000,000  BUILDING FEES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION  PER INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL BUILDING  NEW CONSTRUCTION  VALUATION TABLE  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-7    PLUMBING PERMITS PLUMBING PERMIT FEES  16.04.025 PERMITI ISSUANCE  FEE $ 28.20 $ 14.30  Fori issuing each permit Fori issuing each supplemental permit UNITI FEE SCHEDULE  Each fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow protection therefore) Each building sewer and each trailer park sewer Rainwater systems per drain (inside building) Each cesspool (where permitted) Each private sewage disposal system Each water heater and/or vent Each gas-piping system of one to five outlets Each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet Eachi industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as Each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water Each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $ 10.10 Each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included ini item 12: Each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type  $ 10.10 $ 21.55 $ 10.10 $ 35.50 $ 56.35 $ 10.10 $ 7.25 $ 2.00 $ 10.10 $ 10.10 $ 10.10  fixture traps  treatment equipment, each fixture protection devices therefore  1to5 $ 7.25 Over5 5 each $ 2.00  vacuum breakers:  2i inch diameter and smaller $ 10.10 over 2 inch diameter $ 21.55  Each gray water system (excluding initial test)  $ 56.45 $ 41.40 $ 41.40  Initial installation and testing for a reclaimed water system Each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-8    MECHANICAL PERMITS MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES  16.04.025 PERMIT ISSUANCE  FEE $ 33.60 $ 10.70  For the issuance of each permit UNITI FEE SCHEDULE Furnaces:  For the issuance of each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled Installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance, up to andi including 100,000 But/h (29.3 kW) Installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3kW) Installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent Installation or relocation of each suspended heater recessed wall $ heater or floor-mounted unit heater  $ $ $  21.30 25.95 21.30 21.30  Appliance Vents:  Installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed and noti included in an appliance permit Repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, $ cooling, absorption or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by the Mechaniçal Code Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems Installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor to and including three horsepower (10.6kW), or for each absorption system to and including 100,000 Btu/h (29.3kW) Installation or relocation ofe each boiler or compressor over three horsepower (10.6kW) to and including 15 horsepower (52.7kW), or for each absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3kW) to and including 500,000 Btu/h (146.6kW) Installation or relocation ofe each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower (52.7kW) to andi including 15 horsepower (105.5kW) $ to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1kW) Installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower (105.5kW) to and including 50 horsepower (175.kW), or for each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1kW) to $ Installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 50 horsepower (176kW), or for each absorption system over  $  10.70  Repairs or Additions:  19.60  $ $  21.05 38.60 52.85 78.50 131.05  andi including 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9kw) 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9kW)  $  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-9    Air Handlers:  Each air-handling unit to andi including 10,000 cubic feet per minute (4720L/s), including ducts attached thereto Each air-handling unit exceeding 10,000 cfm (4720 L/s) NOTE: This fee does not apply to an air-handling unit which isa a portion ofa a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in the Mechanical Code. Each evaporative cooler other than portable type Each ventilation fan connected to a single duct Each ventilation system which is not a portion of heating or air- conditioning system authorized by a permit Installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, $ including the ducts for such hood Installation or relocation of each domestic-type incinerator Installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Mechanical Codel but not classed in other appliance categories, or $ forv which no other fee is listed in this table  $ $  15.40 25.70  Evaporative Coolers: Ventilation and Exhaust:  $ $ $  15.40 10.70 15.40 15.40 25.95 20.70  Incinerators:  $ $  incinerator Miscellaneous:  15.40  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-10    MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT FEES  Code Reference 16.04.025  DESCRIPTION  FEE 12.10 176.50 29.90 59.30 29.90 59.30 11.85 59.30 17.90  Fence Permit Swimming Pool Permit  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  Permit for wood, gas or other fuel burning appliance Sign Permit valuation up to and including $500 Sign Permit - More than $500 to and including $1,000 Sign Permit each additional $1,000, or fraction Permit to move/relocate any structure in or from City limits residential bldgs under 200 sqft or commercial bldgs under $  Re-Roof Permit  HotTub Permit 120sqft  16.20.010  Placement Permits fori residential bldgs under 200: sq ft/commercial bldgs under 120 sq ft  $  29.90  2.5% oft the cost of all construction being inspected, but not less than $39.00 2.5% of the project costs but not less than $39.00  21.02.040 19.11.050- 19.11.090  Street and Utility Construction Permits  Development Permit Fees  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-11    INSPECTION FEES  Code Reference 16.04.025  DESCRIPTION  FEE $72.00 per hour $72.00 per hour $72.00 per hour $72.00 per hour 65% on major projects/ 25% on minor projects $72.00 per hour as per contract with outside consultant $122.00  Inspections outside of normal business hours- per hour Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions  (minimum two hours) 1/2hour)  to plans (minimum 1/2 hour) Plan Review Fee  per contract For use of outside consultants for inspections  16.20.030  Performance Bond/Deposit to clean up property  (Ord 12-23, 2012; Ord 13-19, 2013; Ord 14-19, 2014; Ord 15-21, 2015; Ord. 16-22, 2016; Ord. 17- 12, 2017; Ord 18-03, 2018; Ord 18-24, 2018; Ord 19-09, 2019; Ord: 20-07, ,2020)  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-12    WATER RATES  Monthly Fee Inside City Limits  Monthly Fee Within UGA  CODE REFERENCE 1.F Residential 13.04.110  DESCRIPTION  1"N Meter (equal or less than)  $52.65 per living unit $62.80 per living unit $62.80 per living unit $76.30 per living unit $76.30 per living unit $94.55 per living unit $94.55 per living unit $124.90 per living unit $132.65 per living unit $164.70 per living unit $172.75 per living unit $215.00 per living unit $8.10 per living unit $8.10 per living unit  2" Meter 3"Meter 4"Meter 6"N Meter 8"N Meter or larger Inactive Fee Water Charge  $.85/1,000 gallons  $1.00/1,000 gallons  2.N Multi Family 13.04.110  1"Meter (equal or less than)  $52.65 per living unit $62.80 per living unit $62.80 per living unit $76.30 per living unit $76.30 per living unit $94.55 per living unit $94.55 per living unit $124.90 per living unit $132.65 per living unit $164.70 per living unit $176.17 per living unit $215.00 per living unit $8.10 per living unit $8.10 per living unit  2"N Meter 3"N Meter 4"N Meter 6"Meter 8"N Meter or larger Inactive Fee Water Charge  $.72/1,000 gallons  $.85/1,000 gallons  3. Commercial 13.04.110  1"Meter (equal or less than)  $71.30 per unit $86.45 per unit $108.05 per unit $144.40 per unit $193.00 per unit $254.00 per unit  $84.40 per unit $106.10 per unit $132.95 per unit $178.80 per unit $239.95 per unit $316.20 per unit  2" Meter 3"N Meter 4" Meter 6" Meter 8" Meter or larger  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-13    Inactive Fee Water Charge  $8.10 per unit $.93/1,000 gallons  $8.10 per unit $1.08/1,000 gallons  4. Irrigation 13.04.110  1"Meter (equal or less than)  $48.30 per meter $59.40 per meter $75.00 per meter $100.60 per meter $137.00 per meter $181.30 per meter $8.10 per meter  $56.70 per meter $72.30 per meter $92.45 per meter $125.95 per meter $170.10 per meter $255.45 per meter $8.10 per meter  2"N Meter 3"Meter 4"N Meter 6" Meter 8"N Meter or larger Inactive Fee Water Charge  $1.21/1,000 gallons $1.21/1,000 gallons  5.1 Industrial 13.04.110  1"Meter (equal or less than)  $120.15per meter $140.10 per meter $170.10 per meter $209.90 per meter $289.85 per meter $379.30 per meter $8.10 per meter $.72/1,000 gallons  $166.00 per meter $203.90 per meter $238.65 per meter $296.30 per meter $411.70 per meter $542.30 per meter $8.10 per meter $1.08/1,000 gallons  2"N Meter 3" Meter 4"N Meter 6"N Meter 8" Meter or larger Inactive Fee Water Charges  6. Reclaimed 13.04.110  1"N Meter (equal or less than)  $32.05 per meter $38.15 per meter $53.40 per meter $60.75 per meter $80.35 per meter $120.85 per meter $.57/1,000 gallons  $38.15 per meter $46.25 per meter $58.50 per meter $75.60 per meter $100.00 per meter $128.55 per meter $.72/1,000 gallons  2" Meter 3"N Meter 4"Meter 6"N Meter 8" Meter or larger Water Charge  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-14    Water Charge from pumping  station  $1.14/1,000 gallons  Construction Water 13.04.180  Water at building site Water from City Shop  $3.50/1000 gallons $3.50/1000; $8.85 minimum charge $6.30/day+ $3.50/1000; $9.75 minimum charge $15.60/1000'  $3.50/1000 gallons $3.50/1000; $8.85 minimum charge $6.30/day+ $3.50/1000; $9.75 minimum charge  Hydrant Meter Fee Flushing & Disinfection Fee  Other Fees 13.04.007e  Late Fee Returned Check Fee Tamper Fine Tapping Fee fee  $ $ $  15.60 $ 30.00 $ 127.00 $ $N/C $580.65 $872.10  15.60 30.00 127.00 $N/C $580.65 $872.10  1'&2"included in connection +2" up to & including 8" +8" up to & including 12"  13.04.010(a)  13.04.050 13.04.140 13.04.190 13.04.110B 13.04.110D 13.04.150  COLLECTION FEE  $  47.10 $  47.10  Inactive Fee  $  8.10 $ 12.80 $ 47.10 $  8.10 12.80 47.10  Fee for each hotel/motel room $  Meter Test Deposit  $  (Ord 12-23, 2012; Ord 13-19, 2013; Ord 14-11, 2014; Ord 14-19, 2014; Ord: 15-21, 2015; Ord. 16-22, 2016; Ord 17-12, 2017; Ord 18-24, 2018; Ord: 19-09, 2019;  Ord 20-07,2020)  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-15    SEWER RATES  Monthly Fee- Inside City Limits  Monthly Fee Within UGA  CODE REFERENCE Residential 13.08.080  DESCRIPTION Single Family & Duplexes Inactive Fee Septic Systems  $42.90 per living unit $48.15 per living unit $8.10 per connection $8.10 per connection  $0.00 per month $42.90 per ERU  Commercial: 13.08.080 Other Fees 13.08.075  Commercial Business Inactive Fee  $48.15 per ERU  $8.10 per connection $8.10 per connection  $184.001 for up to  $184.001 for up to 2500 gallons  Effluent disposal fee at' WWTP 2500 gallons WATER CONNECTION FEES  FEE Inside FEE- Within Reclaimed Water  CODE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION City Limits  UGA  Connection Fee $  13.04.112 (f)  1" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10"  $ 2,322.00 $ 4,020.00 $ 4,178.00 $ 7,270.00 $ $ 5,413.00 $ 10,827.00 $ $ 6,961.00 $ 13,919.00 $ $ 10,827.00 $ 21,650.00 $ $ 13,919.00 $ 27,838.00 $ $ 18,559.00 $ 37,115.00 $  929.00 1,353.00 1,742.00 2,708.00 3,481.00 4,640.00 6,186.00  12" or larger $ 24,744.00 $ 49,486.00 $ SEWER CONNECTION FEES  FEE Inside FEE-Within $ 882.00 $ $ 2,642.00 $  CODE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION City! Limits  UGA 1,760.00 5,281.00  13.08.050 (d)  Size of Service 4" or less 6"  8"orl larger $ 5,276.00 $ 10,564.00  (Ord 12-23, 2012; Ord 13-19, 2013; Ord 14-19, 2014; Ord 15-21, 2015; Ord. 16-22, 2016; Ord 17-  12, 2017; Ord 18-24, 2018; Ord 19-09, 2019; Ord 20-07,2020)  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-16    GARBAGE RATES DESCRIPTION  CODE REFERENCE All Classes  FEE  65 Gallon Cart 1x/month 65 Gallon Cart 1S& 3rd week only 65 Gallon Cart 65 Gallon Cart w/drive-in service 95 Gallon Cart 95 Gallon Cart w/drive-in service at time of scheduled pickup)  $9.80 10.40 per month $13-60 14.70 per month $22.45 24.50 per month $29.05 31.25 per month $28.50 31.40 per month $35-80 38.85 per month  6.08.090  Extras (Bag, box or can up to 33 gallons $2.552.80  Each Each  Return Trip  $5.805.90  Carry Out Service (1st 25 feet) Carry In Service (1st 25 feet)  $2.402.45 per trip or $9.75 9.95 per month for every 25 $2.40 2.45 per trip or $9.75 9.95 per month for every 25  feet feet  OTHER GARBAGE FEES:  Appliance Disposal Toter Damage Tire disposal Fee Dumpster Locking Device Misc container Repair Tractor/Semi Truck Tires  $25.00 $83.55 85.30 $3.904.30/tire $83.55 85.30 $197-60201.75 $46.4051.00/tire  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-17    GARBAGE RATES - COMMERCIAL& OTHER CONTAINERS  CODE REFERENCE DUMPSTERS 06.08.090  DESCRIPTION 1YD 2YD 3YD 4YD 6YD 8YD  MONTHLY FEES 2X/WK $121.40 131.20  1X/WK $60.70 65.65  $102.90131.25 $205.80 262.50 $165-75 180.20 $331-50360.40 $198.50217.30 $397-00 434.60 $228.05 251.00 $456.105 502.00 $261.80 296.50 $523-60 593.00  DESCRIPTION  RATES  06.08.090  ReturnTrip Extra Service Delivery Fee on temporary containers (>3 months) Call back fee Extra Yards  Kof dumpster monthly fee %ofc dumpster monthly fee $43.8044.75 $139.90 142.85/hr billed in % hour increments $7.657.80 $15.4016.55 $351.60 391.30 $194.75 198.85 $504.30 579.50 $313.65 320.25 $102.50 104.65 $49-2070.50  Drive In Service beyond 125 Feet  Per Month Per Yard RATES Per Dump Per Month Per Dump Per Month 1x Only all sizes Per Ton  DROPBOX 06.08.090  DESCRIPTION  20 yd Dropbox- Service 20 yd Dropbox Rent 40 yd Dropbox Service 40 yd Dropbox Rent Delivery Fee Extra Tons  Monthly rental, service, repairs, cleaning and daily charges will be determined according to  available contract rates. COMPACTORS 06.08.090  DESCRIPTION  RATES  20 yd Compactor 30 yd Compactor 40 yd Compactor Turn around Fee  $527.00 656.25 Per Dump $789.00 926.70 Per Dump $171.00 175.00 per round trip  $1,053.00 1,253.50  Per Dump  Monthly rental, service, repairs, cleaning and daily charges will be determined: according to  available contract rates. (Ord11-11, 2011; Ord: 11-20, 2011;Ord1 12-12,2 2012; Ord: 12-23, 2012;Ord1 13-19,2013, Ord1 14-11,  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-18    2014; Ord14-19,2014; Ord 15-21, 2015; Ord.: 16-22, 2016; Ord 17-12, 2017; Ord 18-24, 2018; Ord 19-09, 2019)  CEMETERY RATES  CODE 14.20.020  NON-  REFERENCE DESCRIPTION  RESIDENT RESIDENT  ADULT SPACES  Space Care Burial Service TOTAL Space Care Burial Service TOTAL Space Care Burial Service TOTAL Space Care Burial Service TOTAL  $647.00 290.00 1,224.00 2,161.00 $325.00 290.00 647.00 1,262.00 $432.00 290.00 647.00 1,369.00 $361.00 290.00 290.00 941.00 $601.00 $752.00 $1,012.00 $664.00 $63.00 $1,053.00 $151.00 $115.00 $451.00  $950.00 390.00 1,641.00 2,981.00 $432.00 390.00 865.00 1,687.00 $585.00 390.00 865.00 1,802.00 $491.00 390.00 390.00 1,271.00 $813.00 $901.00 $81.00  INFANT SPACES  CREMAINS SPACES  COLUMBARIUM  OTHER FEES  Saturday, Sunday burials City Liner (plus tax) Exhumation Cost Cremains Exhumation Double Headstone Removal Fee Headstone Set/Re-Set Fee  Holiday or Holiday Weekend Burials Additional Engraving Fee on Columbarium  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-19    PLANNING AND ZONING FEES  Code Reference 17.01.035 17.01.035 20.04.220 17.02.090 19.12.100 (2) 19.12.100 (2) 17.01.035 17.01.035 17.01.035 17.01.035 17.01.035 17.01.035 18.04.520 17.01.035 18.04.630 18.04.720 17.01.035 17.01.035 17.01.035 18.04.810 17.01.035 17.01.035 20.04.220 19.09.042(E)  Description  Fee $781.00 $557.00 $781.00 $557.00 $1,115.00 $1,338.00 $670.00 $167.00 $68.00 $335.00 $112.00 $390.00 $112.00 $335.00 $613.00 $167.00 $445.00 $68.00 $1,338.00 $141.00 $68.00 $335.00 $335.00 $1,115.00 $112.00 $308.00 $105.00  Zoning Text Amendment Zoning Map Amendment Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Variance Conditional Use Permit Planned Unit Development Planned Unit Development Final Accessory Dwelling Unit Short Plat TypeI(I-4 lots) Short Plat Type IFinal Plat Short Plat Type II( (5-9 lots) Short Plat Type II Final Plat Short Plat Alteration/Amendment Preliminary Plat Final Plat Plat Alteration/Amendment Preliminary Plat Extension Binding Site Plan Binding Site Plan Final Lot Line Adjustment SEPA Review SEPA DS/EIS Administrative Variances Annexations Vacations  SEPA Review with concurrent project review  (Ord 12-15, 2012; Ord 12-23, 2012; Ord 13-19, 2013; Ord 14-19, 2014; Ord 15-21, 2015; Ord16-  22, 2016; Ord 17-12, 2017; Ord 18-24, 2018; Ord 19-09, 2019;20-07,2020)  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-20    MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL RATES  CODE REFERENCE 5.04.030 A.  NON  DESCRIPTION Daily Pass - Prices Include Tax  RESIDENT RESIDENT  5years and under  Free  6-17 year old $9.75 10.00 18 years old and older $H-0011.50 60 years and older $9.75 10.00 Lap Swim $5.25 5.50  5.04.030 D. 5.04.030 B.  Punch Card - Prices Include Tax Punch Card for 10 entries, any age Season Pass - Prices Include Tax Individual Adult (18 years old and older) Family Pass up to five (5) family members Additional family members after five (5) Facility Rental - prices include Tax Private Rental - not during public access hours regardless of number of patrons Groups during normal public hours regardless of number of patrons Swim Lessons Regular Lesson Semi-Private Lesson Private Lesson  $54.00 55.25  Individual Child (6-17 years old) and Seniors $81.25 83.25 $405.50  108.25 132.00 $246.00 251.75  $99.25 101.75 $429.00 $489.25 193.75  5.04.040 5.04.0301 E.  $18.75 19.25 $24.25 25.00  $333.25  $433.00  341.00/Hour 443.25/Hour $125.25 128.25/Hour 166.75/Hour $44.75 49.75 $58.00 64.50 $67.25 74.50 $87.25 97.00  $-462.75  $10.50 122.50  $443.75 159.00  (Ord 16-22, 2016; Ord 17-12, 2017; Ord 18-03, 2018; Ord 18-24, 2018; Ord 19-02,2019;  Ord 19-09, 2019)  EPHRATA MUNICIPAL CODE  3-21    RESOLUTIONNO2DOIS  A RESOLUTION REGARDING STAFF SCHEDULES AND COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OFTHE CITY OF EPHRATA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND  OTHER MATTERS RELATINOTHERETO.  WHEREAS, the' Washington Governor has declared a state ofe emergencyi ini response to new cases of COVID-19, issued a stay at home order, and subsequently established a phased reopening of business and other activities in an effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak under the Washington WHEREAS, the COVID-19 outbreak presents an extreme risk of person-to-person transmission of the virus and public health experts advise the best way to prevent a calamitous explosion of cases is to prevent infected people from coming in close contact with healthy ones; and WHEREAS, in response to a sharp increase in positive COVID-19 related cases and hospitalizations in October and November 2020, the Washington Governor has issued WHEREAS, the City has reviewed an Attorney General opinion dated August 2, 2006, in which the Attorney General's Office stated that it is up lo individual cities to adopt specific policies regarding payment of employces during times of health crisis, such as pandemic flu; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Mayor to implement split shifis for City staff to reduce the likelihood ofi interruptions to city operations in the event that City employees WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a policy whereby regular employees who are ready, willing, and able to work, but for health and safety reasons are precluded from doing sO due to social distancing requirements imposed by the State of Washington, Grant County Health District, or City of Ephrata due to risk of contagion, would receive their normal compensation. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Ephrata, Washington, as Section 1. Declaration of Emergency. The Council finds that an emergency continues to exist due Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this emergency policy is to provide guidance and establish procedures regarding the changes in staff schedules and the use of paid leave and pay for City employees during the COVID-19 state of emergency declaration and any City Closure. Section 3. Application. This policy shall apply to all regular employees except for employees of  Governors Proclamation 20-25; and  Proclamation 20-25.8 rolling back the phased reopening; and  are exposed to COVID-19; and  follows:  to the COVID-19 pandemic.  the police department. Resolution 20-015    Section 4. Policy. Iti is the policy oft the City ofl Ephrata to take all appropriate measures needed to address the COVID-19 Health Emergency and protect public health. Protecting the community and City staffis aj priority and this] policy establishes guidance on the use of paid leave and pay for City employees. This policy and procedures are meant to augment and amend existing Section 5. Alteration of Staff Schedules.. Any policy or procedure adopted by the City Council that would prevent or prohibit the Mayor from modifying staff schedules to provide for split shifts to limit exposure of employees to COVID-19 in order toj protect the continuity of city operations are Section 6. Paid Emergency Administrative Leave. In the event a quarantine of an employee is ordered by State or County Health Officials due to a COVID-19 illness or exposure the employee shall be placed on paid emergency administrative leave for the duration of the ordered quarantine but not to exceed fourteen (14) days. The employee shall only be entitled to paid emergency udministrative leave in the event that they have exhausted their Emergency Paid Sick Leave entitlement under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The employee shall receive payment oft regular wages and benefits during paid emergency administrative leave. Any violation ofa a quarantine order by the employee shall disqualify the employee'seligibiliy, for paid Section 7. Use of Sick Leave. Sick leave may be used when an employee is concered regarding the potential exposure to COVID-19 with the approval of the City Administrator based on the CDC'srisk assessment protocols and whethert the employee'sposition ise essential to Cityoperation or public safety. Sick leave may also be used to care for a member of the employee's immediate family who has been exposed to COVID-19 where there is a risk to the health of others; orift the school, place of care, or caregiver of an employee's child ori immediate family member is closed or unavailable due to the COVID-19 health emergency; or when a quarantine of an immediate family member is ordered by State or County Health Officials due to a COVID-19 illness or Section 8. City Closure. A City Closure shall be defined as that period when the Mayor orders all City facilities closed and when the Mayor has directed that employees should not report to work, except for those that are essential for City operations. During a City Closure, all regular employees shall receive payment of regular wages and benefits provided the employee meets all conditions as set forth herein. During a City Closure, employees who are able to reasonablyt telecommute and are directed to do so by the Mayor, shall coordinate with their supervisor regarding the pulcmemsole-sommuing During: a City Closure, all employees that are not deemed essential for City operations and are not able to reasonably telecommute shall be ready to be recalled to work during their regularly scheduled work hours and shall check in with their supervisor during the City Closure as reasonably required by their supervisor. Employees who are on a planned absence, such as vacation leave and are not recalled back to work will not receive City Closure Pay. A City Closure ordered by the Mayor shall expire within thirty (30) days unless confirmed and extended by the City Council at the next regularlys scheduled meeting or special meeting.  Employment Policies related to leave and employee pay.  hereby temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 emergency.  emergency administrative leave.  exposure.  Resolution 20-015    Section 9. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption and shall remain effect during the Mayor's declaration of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic unless  in repealed  or amended by the Council.  PASSED by the City Council oft the City of Ephrata on this 18th day of November, 2020.  Bu Bruce Reim, Mayor  ATTEST:  RulAlahl. Leslic Trachsler, City Clerk/Finance Dircctor  Resolution 20-015    Leslie Trachsler From: Sent: To: Subject:  Pat McCarthy, State Auditor WAsaeAudtofubsenpionsesowagor Auditor McCarthy releases first audit on unemployment fraud  Friday, December 18, 20209:16AM WAStateAudltorsupsgnpionsesaowagow  [External Email)  For immediate release: Dec. 18, 2020 Kathleen.cooper@sao.wa.goy  For more information: Kathleen Cooper, Director of Communications; 360-890-0751 or Auditor McCarthy releases first audit on unemployment fraud OLYMPIA - An audit released today provides the first, high-level accounting of some of the circumstances surrounding the major fraud scheme that targeted Washington state's unemployment As part of its annual audit of the state's financial statements, the Office of the Washington State Auditor found that the Employment Security Department (ESD) did not have adequate internal controls to prevent the fraud. The Department also reported inaccurate fraud and recovery numbers for the state's financial Additionally, the Auditor issued a finding to the state itself for not explicitly noting fraud on its financial "This audit is a building block - it is the first in a series that will examine the fraud at the ESD," Auditor Pat McCarthy said. "We are still learning about what happened and vetting the information. I expect more  benefits in the spring.  statements. statements.  clarity in the months to come."  The findings released today were part of the larger Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, or CAFR. The role of Auditor's Office in the CAFR is to assess whether the state of Washington's financial statements accurately reflect the state's financial position in fiscal year 2020. Data used in the audit is as of June 30, 2020, the end of the fiscal year. Key figures include: The "known and suspected" fraud loss, as of June 30, 2020, was about $600 million. This sum covers more than 122,000 known or suspected fraudulent claims in fiscal year 2020. By that same time, the state had recovered $250 million, resulting in an estimated net loss of These amounts are almost certainly different today, as ESD's recovery efforts are ongoing. ESD paid out more than $7.5 billion in Unemployment Insurance benefits to 926,815 people in fiscal year 2020. The vast majority of those payments happened after the pandemic began in Inf fiscal year 2020, ESD issued 684 percent more in benefits funding (about eight times) to 390 The audit found ESD originally reported incorrect numbers for the state's financial statements because it planned to account for and investigate the fraud in its entirety during the next fiscal year. Those numbers The audit also showed changes in ESD's internal controls that made the program more vuinerable to  $350.9 million for fiscal year 2020.  March. (These figures include the fraud.)  percent more people (about five times) than in fiscal year 2019.  have been corrected in the final CAFR.  fraud:    The elimination in March of the "waiting week,"t time ESD typically would use to verify eligibility for benefits. This decision was driven by federal incentives to distribute pandemic relief quickly as well as an executive order from the governor. As a result, benefits were paid before eligibility was An automated process to detect claims that present a higher risk for identity theft was not working for much of the year. By the time it was repaired in May, a large number of fraudulent transactions The audit notes that some pandemic-related relief funding was especially vuinerable to fraud. The federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program offered benefits to self-employed people and others who would not typically be eligible for unemployment insurance. These claimants were not required to submit The finding issued to the state concerns the decision made by the Office of Financial Management that it would not list the fraud as a separate category on financial statements as an "extraordinary event." This "This fraud is a source of major concern for the public, legislators, and the media - all of whom are considered users of these financial statements," Auditor McCarthy said. "Additionally, these funds were given to the state to use for the benefit of Washingtonians. The financial statements should be transparent The CAFR is one of a series of audits that will address the unemployment benefits fraud. The Office expects to publish the next one - an accountability audit of ESD - in the first quarter of 2021. For a link to the complete Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the state of Washington, click here.  verified.  had already occurred.  documentation to substantiate employment.  decision, in the Auditor's judgment, was incorrect.  about what happened."  For a link to the Auditor's findings, click here.  = 30--  2