Let's Talk General Facilities Charge Fees

What’s Happening with GFCs?

Review Committee Feedback

City staff compiled feedback from Review Committee and stakeholders to incorporate into ways to move forward.

Plan Commission Briefing

City staff presented information about GFCs and the next steps in the process.

View recent meeting recordings below.

GFC Update presentation at PIES

Oct. 23 , 2023

Recorded GFC presentation to Spokane City Council

GFC Briefing to Plan Commission

Oct. 11, 2023

Recorded GFC presentation to Plan Commission

GFC Briefing to Plan Commission

Sept. 27, 2023

GFC Update presentation at PIES

Sept. 25 , 2023

What's Next?

Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 25. at 4 p.m. in City Council chambers. Click here for the agenda and testimony instructions.
Presentation to City Council at Study Session on Thursday, Nov. 2.
Draft an ordinance proposal for City Council to vote on - TBD

What is a General Facilities Charge?

A General Facilities Charge is a connection fee paid by the property owner seeking to connect to the utility system. The charge includes the physical connection to the system and the equitable share of the cost of the system. GFC fees ensure future customers pay for the capacity that existing customers have already provided for them.

General Facilities Charges are a one-time fee imposed as a condition for a new utility connection. The fee represents a proportionate share of the capital investment made to provide system capacity for the utility service. Additionally, the fee can be used to fund capital projects or related debt services. General Facilities Charge fees may not be used to fund operation and maintenance costs.

Spokane Municipal Code: 13.04.2044

Spokane Municipal Code: 13.03.0734

Governing state law: RCW 35.92.025.

GFC INFO

Fast Facts about City GFCs

GFCs have not been updated in 20 years
GFCs are not keeping up with current costs
An inflationary index is now included in the GFC updated ordinance

Give Us Your Feedback

Email us at gfcs@spokanecity.org with your thoughts and ideas about the status and future of General Facilities Charges. For more information, visit the GFC webpage.