Distributed wastewater treatment program contract
Summary
The OnSyte amendment drew concerns about extra costs passed to homeowners and what happens if the contractor fails. Staff confirmed the county is responsible only for grant-covered units, rate increases are capped at 4% or CPI, and the county gets the source code if it must take over.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Participants face possible annual rate increases capped at the lower of 4% or CPI; extraordinary site costs fall on property owners.
Homeowners with failing septic systems eligible for the DWTS program, especially in BMAP areas.
Program participants pay extraordinary installation costs and, per Commissioner Morris's concern, the county fronts collections.
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