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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 2004 MWMC WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE METHODOLOGY <br /> <br />SDC methodology Question 3. Does the methodology result in an equitable <br />allocation of future project costs to new development? <br />Yes, the methodology includes a process for evaluating individual projects and determining <br />what portion of each project's costs relates to capacity needs of new development. <br /> <br />SDC methodology Question 4. Does the methodology identify the capacity <br />provided by projects on the project list? <br />Yes, the methodology includes a process to identify projects related to the next increment of <br />capacity within the planning period ("capacity projects") and projects sized for the total <br />future capacity needs ("performance projects"). The projects (or portions of projects) that are <br />identified as "capacity" work together to provide the next increment of capacity. In this <br />way, the methodology recognizes the integrated nature of the system- multiple projects are <br />generally needed to meet system capacity needs. An individual project's capacity is <br />determined in relationship to the system as a whole. This approach is consistent with the <br />methodology used to estimate existing available capacity for the reimbursement fee, where <br />existing facilities are assumed to contribute equally to their relevant capacity parameter. <br /> <br />Additional Technical Information Associated with MWMC's 2004 <br />Facilities Plan <br />The 277 mgd peak wet weather flow capacity need is based on the flow generated from a 5- <br />year, 24-hour rainfall event of 3.9 inches, which is the requirement established by DEQ. <br /> <br />SHAWNS COMMENTS TO FAQ'S ON 4-16-04_1.DOC PAGE 13 OF 13 <br /> <br /> <br />