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1:10:34 annex a couple of properties into the Clark Regional Wastewater District's boundary area. And so this is something that in my time working for the county, I think I've presented to council once before, maybe a couple years ago. But just to give you a little bit of background, the Clark Regional Wastewater District was approached by a couple of property owners who would like to be annexed into their sewer area. So these are folks who live in the urban growth area. There is a 2017 comprehensive general sewer plan that was adopted by the regional wastewater district. The county as well as the Washington State Department of Ecology, and it provides a plan to get sewer service to unserved areas within the UGA. And so these folks, and Rebecca, if you're able to scroll down to, I think it's page five in this report. It's got a map that you can see where this is happening.

1:11:31 But basically, as septic systems age or fail, the intent of the plan is to move these properties into sewer service. And over time, kind of build out our sewer infrastructure in the county and the UGA. And so per state law, I believe it's RCW 57-02040, the county council is also required to approve these annexations. So the regional wastewater district has reviewed this, has approved it, now it's coming to the council. If you don't want to approve it, we do have to have a hearing on it within 60 days, which I think would be like the next council meeting essentially. So this is something that, yeah, the property owners have requested. And so bring this forward to council to make sure that you concur that you want to bring these properties into the sewer service area. And I'm happy to try to answer any questions you might have.

1:12:29 And I know we've got some public works folks that could help answer some technical questions if you've got those. >> I am just wondering where the urban growth boundary is. Is it that orange line up there? >> It is indeed that orange line up there. >> Okay, thank you. Other questions? >> Just a really quick question, Jordan, or anybody in public works. So I think I heard you say that by annexing these properties into the regional wastewater district, it also helps us expanding water services into unincorporated Clark County that currently doesn't have access to that.