HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2009-02-02 Item 6B - Resolution - 2009-2012 South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd)CAS NUMBER: 09-011
AGENDAITEMTITLE Resolution to continue participation in the South County Area Transportation Board
(SCATBd) for 2009 through 2012.
CATEGORY
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED
$100.00 Annually
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
01/26/09
02/02/09
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01/26/09
02/02/09
Discussion
Meeting Date
01/26/09
02/02/09
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SUMMARY
Since 1992, SCATBd has been an effective South King County forum for information
sharing, consensus building, and providing valuable input on regional and state
transportation planning and implementation decisions. Annual SCATBd dues are $100.00.
The Council is being asked to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into
the interlocal agreement with SCATBd for 2009 through 2012.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. n Parks Comm.
DATE: 01/20/09
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMAN Public Works
COMMfI I E Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT. FUND SOURCE
R ECORD .OF COUNCIL ACTION
Forward to next Regular Meeting
ITEM INFORMATION
Initials
Mayor's review I Council review
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: JANUARY 26, 2009
ITEM NO.
Transportation Cmte
Planning Comm.
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AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
ATTACHMENTS
Informational Memorandum dated 01/12/09
Draft Resolution with Exhibit A (map) and Exhibit B (2009 2012 SCATBd Agreement)
SCATBd Letter to Mayor (12/30/08)
2008 SCATBd Annual Report and Work Program Goals
SCATBd Letter to Senator Prentice (12/30/08)
Minutes from the Transportation Committee meeting of 01/20/09
Resolution in final form with attachments
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE SOUTH
COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBD) AS THE SOUTH
KING COUNTY FORUM FOR INFORMATION SHARING, CONSENSUS
BUILDING AND COORDINATING TO PROVIDE ADVICE ON
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND APPROVE CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF TUKWILA; AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN THE ENTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the South King County subarea has been involved in multi-
jurisdictional transportation planning to develop coordinated plans for transportation
improvements and programs for this area, and
WHEREAS, these plans have been approved and efforts continue to be made to
work cooperatively to implement the recommended projects; and
WHEREAS, the SCATBd has been an effective forum for information sharing,
consensus building and providing valuable input on transportation planning and
implementation decisions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has participated in the past as a member and finds
it to be in the interest of the City of Tukwila to continue to be a member of said South
County Area Transportation Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the 2009 -2012 Interlocal Agreement,
attached hereto as Exhibit B, to continue to participate in the South County Area
Transportation Board, including identifying representatives and providing dues, and
authorizes the Mayor to enter into this Interlocal Agreement.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Council Meeting thereof this day of 2009.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY
Office of the City Attorney
Resolution No_
City of Tukwila
Washington
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council.
Resolution Number
Attachments: Exhibit A, SCATBd Map
Exhibit B, 2009 -2012 Agreement for the South County Area
Transportation Board
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Joan Hernandez, Council President
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without notice Keg County makes no representations or
warranties, expressed or implied, as to accuracy, completeness,
timeliness or rights to the use of such information. Kitg County shall
not be Gable for any general, special, indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages including, but not limited to. lost revenues
or lost profts resulting from the use or misuse of the information
contained on this map. Any sale of this nap or information on this
map is prohibited except by written permission of fling County.
Exhibit A
MuckIeshoot Tribe
South King County Subarea 2008
South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd)
IA King County
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Cedar River
Roads
SCATBd
SCATBD and ETP
Parties to Agreement:
City of Algona
City of Auburn
City of Black Diamond
City of Burien
City of Covington
City of Des Moines
City of Enumclaw
City of Federal Way
City of Kent
City of Maple Valley
City of Milton
City of Normandy Park
City of Pacific
2009 -2012 AGREEMENT
FOR THE
SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD
City of Renton
City of SeaTac
City of Tukwila
King County
Muckleshoot Tribe
Pierce County
Pierce Transit
Port of Seattle
Puget Sound Regional Council
Sound Transit
Transportation Improvement Board
Washington State Department of Transportation
Washington State Transportation Commission
Exhibit B
Transmittal date to participating members for approval: December 30, 2008
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and among the CITY OF ALGONA, hereafter
called "Algona the CITY OF AUBURN, hereafter called "Auburn"; the CITY OF BLACK
DIAMOND, hereafter called "Black Diamond"; the CITY OF BURIEN, hereafter called `Burien the
CITY OF COVINGTON, hereafter called "Covington the CITY OF DES MOINES, hereafter called
"Des Moines the CITY OF ENUMCLAW hereafter called "Enumclaw the CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, hereafter called "Federal Way the CITY OF KENT, hereafter called "Kent the CITY OF
MAPLE VALLEY, hereafter called "Maple Valley CITY OF MILTON, hereafter called "Milton
the CITY OF NORMANDY PARK, hereafter called "Normandy Park the CITY OF PACIFIC,
hereafter called "Pacific the CITY OF RENTON, hereafter called "Renton the CITY OF SEATAC,
hereafter called "SeaTac the CITY OF TUKWILA, hereafter called "Tukwila"; the
MUCKLESHOOT TRIBE; KING COUNTY, a legal subdivision of the State of Washington, hereafter
called "King County PIERCE COUNTY, a legal subdivision of the State of Washington, hereafter
called "Pierce County; the PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL, hereafter called the "PSRC the
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY, hereafter called "Sound
Transit PIERCE TRANSIT; the WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, hereafter called "WSDOT the WASHINGTON STATE
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, hereafter called the "Transportation Commission the
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD, hereafter called "TIB and the PORT OF
SEATTLE.
WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement recognize that multi jurisdictional transportation planning
and coordinated transportation plans benefit their citizens; and
WHEREAS, the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) has effectively served as the
central forum for information sharing, consensus building, and coordination to develop
recommendations for transportation policies, projects and programs for the South King subarea; and
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WHEREAS, the King County Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation Long Range Policy
Framework, adopted in 1993, divided Metro service into three geographic subareas for the purpose of
allocating new transit subsidy; and
WHEREAS, the Six -Year Transit Development Plan, adopted in 1995, called for the three subarea
transportation boards (the Eastside Transportation Partnership, South County Area Transportation
Board, and SeaShore Transportation Forum) to review, refine, and recommend service priorities to the
King County Executive; and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit relies on the three subarea transportation boards to review and recommend
Sound Transit plans and implementation of projects and services; and
WHEREAS, the geographic subarea boundary area for the South King Subarea is the area represented
on the attached map (Exhibit A);
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1.0 Purpose of Agreement
The purpose of the Agreement is to provide for the continuation of the South County Area
Transportation Board (SCATBd) as the South forum for Local governments to share information, build
consensus, and coordinate among jurisdictions and agencies with the goal of providing advice on
plans, programs, policies and priorities for regional transportation decisions.
2.0 Role of Subarea Transportation Boards
1. The South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) is the forum established for the
South subarea of King County for elected officials to provide advice into the following
decisions:
a. The King County Metro six -year transit development plan, and implementation of
transit service priorities.
b. Sound Transit plans and implementation of projects and services.
2. The SCATBd may also provide input on other countywide and regional transportation issues.
3. The three subarea transportation boards shall hold at least one joint meeting annually to
address issues of mutual interest and concern and promote regional decisions.
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3.0 Voting and Non voting Members
3.1 The voting members of SCATBd and their voting rights shall be as follows:
Voting Members
I Algona
Auburn
Black Diamond
Burien
Covington
Des Moines
Enumclaw
I Federal Way
I King County
Kent
I Maple Valley
Milton
Muckleshoot Tribe
Normandy Park
Pacific
Renton
SeaTac
Tukwila
Pierce County
Number of Reps.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sound
Transit
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
3.2 The non voting members of SCATBd shall be as follows:
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Voting Rights
Metro Transit' Regional
Competition'
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes. Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes*
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No No
Non Voting Member 1 Number of Representatives
I Sound Transit 1
I PSRC 1
WSDOT 1
TIB 1
Pierce Transit 1
Port of Seattle 1
Washington State Transportation Commission 1
I Private sector representation (if approved by SCATBd) 1
Other'
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
I Recommendations on Sound Transit capital and service plans and implementation
2 Recommendations on Metro Transit service plans
3 Identification of projects for the regional competition, if prescribed by the process approved by the King County members of the Transportation
Policy Board (*projects in Renton south of the Cedar River)
4 Other recommendations including:
Recommendations to the PSRC on plans, policies and programs, such as input on alternatives, policies and criteria for the regional transportation plan; on studies and
analyses conducted; on criteria; on funding policies; and on regional priorities.
Recommendations to the State Legislature, committees and commissions established by the Legislature, such as input on proposed legislation; on recommendations
from commissions; and on transportation budgets and priorities.
Recommendations to WSDOT on projects, policies, programs, priorities and funding, such as input on alternatives, funding, and priorities for major corridors; on
tolling on transportation demand management on Commute Trip Reduction; on active traffic management; and on state transportation plans.
Recommendations to the State Transportation Commission, such as input on policies regarding tolling, preservation, capacity improvements and funding.
Recommendations to the federal delegation on federal legislation, such as input on reauthorization; and on funding priorities.
3.3 A roll call vote shall be taken on recommendations from the subarea board regarding Sound
Transit capital and service plans and implementation, Metro Transit service plans, and identification
of projects for the regional competition, if prescribed by the process approved by the King County
caucus of the Transportation Policy Board. The results shall be recorded by jurisdiction.
4.0 Representation and Conduct
4.1 The representation on the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) shall be as
follows:
1. Elected officials appointed for a one -year term from each of the participating counties and
cities, in the number specified above. King County representation shall be a maximum of two
Councilmembers and the King County Executive or his designee.
2. High level staff from WSDOT, Pierce Transit, the Port of Seattle and the PSRC; a South King
subarea board member of Sound Transit; the Director of the TIB; and a representative
designated by the Washington Transportation Commission.
3. A representative of a private sector group or groups as determined by SCATBd.
4.2 Each participating member shall appoint an alternate. Designated alternates may vote in place
of designated voting representatives in the absence of the designated representative.
4.3 On an annual basis, member jurisdictions shall inform the Lead Agency in writing of its
representatives and alternates and provide the appropriate contact information for each.
4.4 The SCATBd will be responsible for overall program direction, approving Technical Advisory
Committee recommendations and providing direction for input on transportation decisions
4.5 The SCATBd may establish its own bylaws and rules of procedures and may modify these as
appropriate. Such bylaws and rules shall be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement and
modifications to such bylaws and rules will not alter this Agreement.
4.6 The SCATBd may establish subcommittees as it determines appropriate.
4.7 With a simple majority of voting members as shown in Section 3.1, the SCATBd can adopt
resolutions, authorize correspondence, request studies, or provide other advisory input to member
jurisdictions or regional and state activities, including plans policies, programs, projects or legislative
issues.
4.8 Any voting member may request that a minority statement be included in communications or
otherwise distributed with the adopted majority position.
5.0 Chair and Vice Chair
5.1 The chair and vice chair of SCAT 13d shall be representatives of a member county or city
located within the subarea's geographic boundaries. The chair and vice chair shall be elected by a
majority of the voting representatives from jurisdictions within the subarea's geographic boundaries.
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5.2 The chair and vice chair shall be nominated by a nominating committee established in
November of each year, and nominated in December of each year.
5.3 The chair and vice chair shall serve a teiiu of one year from February 1 through January 31 of
the following year.
5.4 The chair and the vice chair shall conduct the SCATBd activities within adopted procedures
and guidelines. The chair and vice chair are responsible for setting meeting agendas, ensuring fair
opportunity for discussion, signing correspondence, and speaking on behalf of the SCATBd.
6.0 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
6.1 Each member jurisdiction or agency shall appoint at least one planning, public works and/or
intergovernmental staff person to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Private sector groups
shall not participate in TAC activities. Each member jurisdiction and agency is expected to contribute
such staff as is necessary to accomplish the work program adopted by the SCATBd.
6.2 The TAC shall provide technical assistance as requested by the SCATBd and shall advise the
SCA1Bd and their respective members on emergent transportation issues, and be responsible for
overall program development including drafting of the work program. The TAC shall also review
consultant work, and coordinate its activities with adjacent jurisdictions, including the other subarea
transportation forums
6.3 When appropriate, the TAC will make recommendations for consideration of the SCATBd. The
TAC's recommendations shall be arrived at by consensus of a majority of the TAC members present.
If the Technical Advisory Committee is unable to reach consensus on a particular issue, TAC members
may present discussion questions or a dissenting opinion to the SCATBd for consideration.
7.0 Lead Agency
7.1 King County will be the lead agency for the purposes of receipt of funds, contract
administration, and disbursement of funds associated with consultant contracts and study- related
expenses. King County shall appoint a staff member to serve as Project Manager for special projects.
King County shall also provide general administrative and program support for the SCATBd. King
County assumes wage and benefits cost of its staff performing Lead Agency responsibilities.
7.2 Lead Agency responsibilities include administrative and technical support for meetings and
ongoing operations; collection, administration and distribution of dues; support to the chair and vice
chair; preparation of correspondence and other materials; development and monitoring of work
program; and coordination of consultant services or other special projects as directed by the SCAI'Bd.
8.0 Annual Work Program
The SCATBd may undertake activities consistent with its purposes and shall prepare an annual
progress report and work program for the following year for submittal to its members.
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9.0 Financing and Cost Sharing Guidelines
9.1 Yearly Dues Each member city will contribute $100.00 annually per vote awarded to remain
members in good standing. The designated Lead Agency shall not be required to pay yearly dues.
This revenue shall be used for special events, including an annual joint meeting of the subarea
transportation boards, public education, or other expenses authorized by the SCATBd.
9.2 The following guidelines shall generally apply:
1. Annual Review of Financing: The SCATBd shall determine by June 30 of each year whether
an additional financial contribution will be requested of the SCATBd jurisdictions.
2. Voting Members: If additional financial contributions are determined to be necessary, costs
shall be shared among member jurisdictions other than King County by a method as determined
by action of the SCATBd. Unless agreed to otherwise, King County's share shall be limited to
the costs of providing staff support.
3. Non voting Members: The member agencies shall not be expected to make a direct funding
contribution.
4. Modification to Agreement Required: A modification to this agreement specifying cost
sharing, purpose, scope of work and other details is required to obligate a member jurisdiction
to funding participation.
10.0 Withdrawal of a Party from this Agreement
Each party, for its convenience and without cause or for any reason whatsoever, may withdraw from
participation in this Agreement by providing written notice, sent certified mail, return receipt required,
to all of the other parties at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of the withdrawal. A
withdrawing party shall not be entitled to a refund of any payments to SCATBd but shall make any
contributions required to be paid to other parties under this Agreement for costs which had been
obligated prior to the effective date of the withdrawal. In the event a party withdraws, the remaining
parties shall amend this Agreement as necessary to reflect changes in the named parties and cost and
revenue allocations. In the event of withdrawal by a party, this Agreement shall terminate as to that
party but shall continue in effect with respect to the remaining parties. However, the termination of
this Agreement with respect to one or more parties shall not affect any of the parties' rights or
obligations, including any rights or obligations of a withdrawing party, that are expressly intended to
survive termination.
Each party's funding to perform its obligations under the Agreement, beyond the current appropriation
year, is conditional upon appropriation by the party's governing body of sufficient funds to support
said obligations. Should such an appropriation not be approved for a future year, a party may exercise
its right to withdraw as provided herein.
11.0 Duration
This Agreement shall take effect upon being duly adopted by the governing bodies of all parties and
executed by the authorized representatives of all parties. This Agreement shall remain in effect until
all the tasks have been completed to the satisfaction of the SCATBd or until such time as the
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participating members choose to conclude the program for other reasons, but in no case shall the
program extend beyond December 31, 2012, unless terminated earlier or extended in accordance with
Section 11.0. If all parties desire to extend this Agreement beyond December 31, 2012, they shall
execute a Statement of Extension. In no event shall the Agreement be extended beyond December 31,
2014.
12.0 Termination
All parties to this Agreement must agree to teiminate this Agreement in order for such termination to
be effective. If all parties desire to terminate this Agreement, they shall execute a Statement of
Termination. Upon termination, no party shall be required to make any additional contributions. Any
remaining funds shall be refunded to the parties to this Agreement according to Section 13.0.
13.0 Real and Personal Property
The acquisition of real property is not anticipated under this Agreement. Any personal property
acquired pursuant to this Agreement shall be held by the Lead Agency. In the event this Agreement
expires or is terminated in accordance with Section 11.0, any personal property other than cash shall
remain with the Lead Agency.
14.0 Return of Funds
At such time as this Agreement expires or is teiluinated in accordance with Section 11.0, any
unexpended and uncommitted funds shall be distributed proportionately to those parties to this
Agreement at the time of termination based on each party' s percentage share of the original
contribution.
15.0 Filing
This Agreement shall be filed with the King County Department of Records and Elections.
16.0 Legal Relations
16.1 The parties shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
16.2 This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and gives no right to any other
party. No joint venture or partnership is formed as a result of this Agreement. No employees or agents
of one party or any of its contractors or subcontractors shall be deemed, or represent themselves to be,
employees of any other party.
16.3 Each party shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other party and all of its officials,
employees, principals and agents from all claims, demands, suits, actions, and liability of any kind
whatsoever which arise out of, are connected with, or are incident to any negligent acts of the first
party, its contractor, and/or employees, agents, and representatives in performing the first party's
obligations under this Agreement. The parties agree that their obligations under this paragraph extend
to claims made against one party by the other party's own employees. For this purpose, the parties, by
mutual negotiation, hereby waive any immunity that, as respects the other party only, would otherwise
be available against such claims under the industrial insurance provisions of RCW Title 51. In the
event either party incurs attorney's fees, costs or other legal expenses to enforce the provisions of this
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section, against the other party, all such fees, costs and expenses shall be recoverable by the prevailing
party.
16.4 The provisions of this Section 16 shall survive and remain applicable to each of the parties
notwithstanding any termination or expiration of this Agreement and notwithstanding a party's
withdrawal from this Agreement.
17.0 Entirety and Modifications
17.1 This Agreement merges and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations and agreements
between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties.
171 This Agreement may be modified or extended only by written instrument signed by all the
parties hereto.
18.0 Counterparts
The signature pages of this Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be an original.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed and delivered by its duly authorized
officer or representative as of the date set forth below its signature.
City of Algona
By: By: By:
Date: Date: Date:
City of Burien
City of Enumblcaw
City of Maple Valley
City of Pacific
City of Tukwila
Pierce County
Puget Sound Regional Council
City of Auburn City of Black Diamond
City of Covington City of Des Moines
By: B By:
Date: Date: Date:
City of Federal Way City of Kent
By: By By:
Date: Date: Date.
City of Milton City of Normandy Park
By By: By
Date: Date: Date:
City of Renton City of Sea Tac
By: By: By
Date: Date: Date:
King County Muckleshoot Tribe
By B By:
Date. Date: Date:
Pierce Transit Port of Seattle
By: B By:
Date: Date: Date:
Sound Transit Transportation Improvement Board
By: By: By:
Date: Date: Date:
Washington State Department of Washington State Transportation
Transportation Commission
By: By:
Date: Date.
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