Washington County, WI – The Washington County Planning and Parks Department will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 7:35 a.m. regarding the creation of an Annual Special Charge Tax Assessment for Washington County properties served by Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS) for the purposes of tracking and maintenance.
The POWTS Maintenence Program Special Charge report, which can be found here, states:
The number of parcels serviced by POWTS in Washington County continues to change and we continue to refine the inventory of systems. As of June 13, 2019, staff estimates 20,313 parcels are served by POWTS throughout the County. Staff is recommending program costs be assessed at $11 per parcel annually served by POWTS or $11 per system, whichever is greater based on the above cost estimate. Approximately 20,209 parcels (99.5%) would be assessed an $11 fee ($11 x 20,209= $222,299). The remaining roughly 103 parcels would be assessed between $22-$66 depending on the number of POWTS systems on the property as follows:
4 parcels at $66 annually
6 parcels at $55 annually
4 parcels at $44 annually
10 parcels at $33 annually
80 parcels at $22 annually
The public hearing will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at 7:35 a.m. in Room 1014 of the Herbert J Tennies Government Center, 423 E. Washington Street, West Bend.
Questions may be directed to your district County Supervisor. Locate your supervisor HERE.
Communication regarding this meeting may be sent to Planning and Parks Department Supervisor Jamie Ludovic via email jamie.ludovic@co.washington.wi.us by calling 262-335-4445, or by mail at 333 W. Washington Street, #2300, West Bend, WI 53090.
