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Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is proposing an update to its system development charge (SDC) methodologies for sanitary sewer and stormwater services. A public hearing will be held on Aug. 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. to consider the updated methodology and proposed fees.
Please see below for details, documents, and instructions on how to participate.
Hearing Location
WES public hearings are held both in person and virtually using the Zoom platform.
In Person: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th floor meeting room, Oregon City, Oregon 97045
For virtual attendance via Zoom: One week before the hearing date, a Zoom link to the public hearing and details on how to observe and testify will be posted at the web address https://www.clackamas.us/bcc
Proposed Fees
Based on the draft methodology, the maximum calculated system development charges are $12,285.00 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) for the Sanitary Sewer SDC and $480.00 per Equivalent Service Unit (ESU) for the Stormwater SDC.
The WES Board of Directors has expressed support for a 10-year phase-in of the new maximum calculated SDCs.
The first-year phase-in fees proposed for adoption on August 14, 2025 are included in the table below:
| Service | Proposed Fee | Existing Fee | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Sewer (per EDU) | $9,375.00 | $9,100.00 | $275.00 (3.0%) |
| Surface Water (per EDU) | $265.00 | $246.50 | $18.50 (7.5%) |
These fees will be considered for adoption by the WES Board of Directors following a public hearing and consideration of testimony received.
Submission of Written Testimony
Any person may submit written testimony prior to the hearing date. Written testimony may be submitted before the hearing via email to Erin Blue at eblue@clackamas.us or bcc@clackamas.us, or via mail to 150 Beavercreek Road #430, Oregon City, OR 97045.
Written testimony received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, will be included in the staff report provided to the WES Board of Directors one week before the scheduled hearing. Written testimony received after that time and before 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2025, will be emailed to the WES Board of Directors before the hearing.
Interested parties who want to present verbal testimony at the hearing will be asked to sign up and/or indicate their interest in testifying at the beginning of the hearing.