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City of Tukwila City Council Finance Committee FINANCE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Thomas McLeod, Chair; Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn Staff: David Cline, Vicky Carlsen, Richard Takechi, Aaron Williams, Rachel Bianchi, Bruce Linton, Jay Wittwer, Ben Hayman, Brandon Miles, Jeff Friend, James Booth CALL TO ORDER: Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Storm and Surface Water Billings Transfer to King County Staff updated the Committee on the transition of the Storm and Surface Water billing and collection process to King County effective January 1, 2019. The City received a lot of calls and inquiry during the first quarter but they have since tapered off. Tukwila will still handle old delinquent bills. Committee members and staff discussed public records requirements and offsite storage. DISCUSSION ONLY. B. Fire Station 52 Funding Staff returned with an updated "D-20" funding model reflecting the direction of the Committee at its last meeting, which includes $167,000 in 2018 Fire Impact Fees and the unanticipated Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation payments that were added back in the 2019 legislative session. The model also reflects the budget changes made to the Justice Center and Station 51 approved by Council during the Fire Station 51 MACC and Justice Center mini-MACC decisions as well as a reduction to 2018 apparatus funding to reflect what was actually spent and placeholder funding in the out years. Once bids for the mini-MACC are received the full Council will make a final decision. Chair McLeod asked about earthwork contingency and how to accurately budget it. Staff noted it is no longer contingency and built in the budget as its included in Design Development. Soil has to be brought in. Chair McLeod referenced concerns expressed by some firefighters regarding the grade of the site, which will be at 12%. Chief Wittwer referenced the Facets study which resulted in the siting decisions recommended by the advisory committee and approved by Council. The City will be improving the site to accommodate the apparatus. Chair McLeod asked Mr. Booth for his thoughts on this and he stated that the union does not support the location as the grade presents issues with vehicle maintenance and inclement weather. Councilmember Seal inquired further about safety and staff responded that certified engineers are approving the plans. The roadway will include a heated strip system for ice and snow. The Committee agreed to forward the funding discussion to the Committee of the Whole for discussion. FORWARD TO JUNE 24, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.