The
   Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management ( BBWARM ) District is hosting a public meeting to introduce a rate study initiated by the BBWARM Advisory Committee and program staff in the fall of 2023 .
   BBWARM is a special - purpose district established by Whatcom County to manage stormwater and address citizen concerns about water quality problems , flooding , and loss of aquatic habitat in the Birch Bay watershed .
   The
   BBWARM District service chargehas remained unchanged since its inception in 2009 . The rates are based on the density of impervious surface area on a property , such as pavement , rooftops , driveways , and parking areas . The average single - family home in Birch Bay has 4 , 000 square feet of impervious surface and pays $75 annually . Due to the long list of stormwater improvement projects needed in Birch Bay and rising construction costs , it has become clear that a rate study , and likely a service charge increase , is warranted .
   The rate study and funding analysis will help determine the total rate revenue required to meet BBWARM’s financial obligations , which will allow BBWARM to continue providing valuable services to the community . The county’s consultant will present findings from the first policy paper and a comparison of current BBWARM fees with stormwater utility rates from nearby jurisdictions . The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback at the January and April advisory committee meetings . Results from the technical analysis and a recommended rate structure will be presented in April . It is anticipated that a final recommendation will be presented to the County Council in June for their consideration , at which point there will be a public hearing .  
   BBWARM Advisory Committee Rate Study Meeting
   Date/Time:January 17th at 6 pm
   Address:5280 Northwest Drive , Bellingham , WA 98226 , or join remotely via Zoom at  
   https://us06web . zoom . us/j/88957154189
   Contact Whatcom County Public Works Stormwater staff with questions at 360 - 778 - 6230 or
   [email protected]
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