PSPSAC 2017-09-27 Item 6C - Review Bylaws

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Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee Bylaws Article I. Authority and Name The City of Tukwila created a Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee to support the implementation of the Public Safety Plan, which has two general components: Public Safety Bonds: On the November 8, 2016 General Election, voters of Tukwila approved issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $77,385,000 to pay for: • Replacement of three seismically deficient fire stations (Stations 51, 52 and 54) • Guaranteed funding for fire equipment and apparatus for the life of the 20 -year bond • Construction of a Justice Center to house the Tukwila Police Department and Municipal Court. Public Works Shops Replacement: The City's shops will be replaced by allocating an equal amount of funds from the General Fund and Enterprise Fund to cover the cost of constructing the new facility. The City created a charter for the Committee, which was agreed to by consensus by the City Council and Mayor. Article II. Purpose and Responsibilities The Tukwila City Council and Administration share the common goal of ensuring robust community engagement regarding the siting of the facilities included in the Public Safety Plan. As such, the City has appointed and is staffing the Siting Advisory Committee to provide input and advice to City officials throughout the siting process, particularly with regard to the Justice Center. While fire station locations are data -driven to ensure optimum response times, and while the Public Works facility will be constrained by acreage and zoning requirements, these facilities can also benefit from the Siting Advisory Committee. It is important to note the distinction between the Siting Advisory Committee and the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee. Both are important efforts to ensure community oversight and review, but have distinct purposes and roles in this effort. The Siting Advisory Committee's responsibilities are to: • Meet regularly to review outreach efforts, provide advice on strategies and tactics for outreach, and key audiences. • Participate in public outreach efforts such as town hall meetings, review feedback generated by the community and verify that major themes are being incorporated into siting decisions and facility plans. • Provide City staff with feedback about the siting process and outcomes. • Provide City staff with outreach advice, such as reviewing materials and identifying other groups to contact. • Review potential sites and provide feedback to project team and the City Council. 5