The South Davis Sewer District provides wastewater services to the community of West Bountiful, which had a population of 5,917 as of April 1, 2020, according to the town knowledge base. The district manages the infrastructure required for wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment capacity.
To fund the expansion of this infrastructure, the district utilizes sanitary sewer impact fees. According to an undated document regarding impact fees, these are one-time charges assessed on new development. The purpose of these fees is to help fund capital improvements needed to expand the system's capacity, ensuring that growth pays its proportionate share of the infrastructure required to serve new development. These impact fees are restricted to capacity-related improvements and cannot be used for operations, maintenance, or to address existing system deficiencies, the district's own impact fee webpage states.
The specific costs for these fees are determined by established resolutions. Pursuant to Resolution No. 110-7, the current impact fee for one equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) is $2,453.00, according to an undated document. The district defines an EDU as each family unit in a single-family residence, multiple dwelling, apartment complex, condominium, or mobile dwelling. For non-residential developments, the fees are calculated differently. Non-residential impact fees are assessed at a rate of $122.65 per fixture unit, though the district maintains a minimum fee equivalent to one EDU, which is $2,453.00, according to the same undated document. To assist developers, the district provides a non-residential fixture worksheet to calculate applicable fees.
The governance of the district involves a board of individuals. According to an undated disclosure page, the names listed in relation to conflict of interest disclosures include Leonard K. Arave, Howard G. Burningham, Gina H. Hirst, Brian J. Horrocks, Matthew Murri, Kenneth L. Romney, and Ryan T. Westergard. These individuals were listed in the district's disclosure documentation.
Residents can engage with the district through various communication channels. The district offers several ways for the public to stay informed, including sign-ups for a general newsletter, board meeting notifications, public notice notifications, and odor updates, according to an undated disclosure page. These notifications allow residents to receive updates directly from the district regarding its operations and meetings.
What this means for West Bountiful
For West Bountiful residents, the South Davis Sewer District manages the essential wastewater infrastructure through a system of impact fees. These fees ensure that new developments fund the necessary capacity expansions. Residents can stay informed about district activities and odors by signing up for specific notifications and newsletters provided by the district.
