City of Camas - File #: REP 15-320

• File #: REP 15-320
• Version: 1
• Name: Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Type: Informational Report
• Status: Meeting Item
• File created: 6/9/2015
• In control: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
• On agenda: 6/15/2015
• Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Class A Biosolids Tax Exemption Details: The City constructed Class A Biosolids facilities with the multi-phased sewer treatment plant upgrades that were completed in 2014. House Bill 1147 that took effect in April, 2011, allows for a tax exemption for machinery, equipment, installation, labor and other services rendered for providing Class A Biosolids facilities. The tax exemption applies to new projects, but can also be applied retroactively. Gray & Osborne has provided the attached scope of work in the amount of $4,668 to assist the City in submitting the necessary information to the state to obtain the exemption. Staff believes the tax exemption could provide a rebate of up to $190,000. Presenter: Steve Wall, Public Works Director
• Related files: AI 15-281

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Class A Biosolids Tax Exemption

Details: The City constructed Class A Biosolids facilities with the multi-phased sewer treatment plant upgrades that were completed in 2014.  House Bill 1147 that took effect in April, 2011, allows for a tax exemption for machinery, equipment, installation, labor and other services rendered for providing Class A Biosolids facilities. The tax exemption applies to new projects, but can also be applied retroactively. Gray & Osborne has provided the attached scope of work in the amount of $4,668 to assist the City in submitting the necessary information to the state to obtain the exemption. Staff believes the tax exemption could provide a rebate of up to $190,000.  

Presenter: Steve Wall, Public Works Director

Recommended Action

Recommended Action: Staff recommends this item be placed on the July 6, 2015 Consent Agenda for Council's consideration.