(1) The methodology used to establish or modify a reimbursement fee shall promote the objective of future system users contributing no more than an equitable share to the cost of existing facilities and be available for public inspection. The methodology used to establish or modify a reimbursement fee shall, where applicable, be based on:

(2) The methodology used to establish or modify an improvement fee shall, where applicable, demonstrate consideration of the estimated cost of projected capital improvements identified in an improvement plan (see MMC 15.16.090) that are needed to increase the capacity of the systems to which the fee is related. The methodology shall be calculated to obtain the cost of capital improvements for the projected need for available system capacity for future system users.

(3) The methodology used to establish or modify a reimbursement fee or improvement fee shall be contained in a resolution adopted by the City Council.

(4) A change in the amount of a reimbursement fee or an improvement fee is not a modification of the methodology if the change in amount is based on either: