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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2009-01-26 Item 3D - Resolution - 2009-2012 South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Interlocal AgreementCAS NUMBER 09-011 SPONSOR'S SUMMARY MTG. DATE 01/26/09 02/02/09 MTG. DATE 01/26/09 02/02/09 0 9 1 CATEGORY El Discussion El Motion Mtg Date 01/26/09 Mfg Date EXPENDITURE REQUIRED $100.00 Annually Fund Source: Comments: MeettnyDate 01/26/09 02/02/09 COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Mayor's review Council review 4W-47 I ITEM, INFORMATION ORIGINAL AGENDA DA i E: JANUARY 26, 2009 El Resolution El Ordinance Mtg Date 02/02/09 Nits Date RECORD_OF COUNCIL ACTION ATTACHMENTS Imm1Vo. AGENDA I I ENI TITLE Resolution to continue participation in the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) for 2009 through 2012. Bit Award 0 Public Hearzng ri Other illtg Date Mtg Date Aft Date SPONSOR El Council 0 Mayor 0 Adra Svcs 0 DCD Finance 0 Fire n Legal 0 P&R 11 Police El PIV 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 [I] COW Mtg. El CA&P Cmte LJ F&S Crate Z Transportation Cmte 0 Utilities Cmte El Arts Comm. LIJ Parks Comm. II] Planning Comm. DATE: 01/20/09 RECOMMENDATIONS: SpoNsoR/ADNEN. Public Works COND -LEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED 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 City of Tukwila TO: Mayor Haggerton Transportation Committee Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM FROM: Public Works Director r DATE: January 12, 2009 SUBJECT: South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Resolution and Agreement ISSUE Authorize Mayor to sign a new interlocal agreement for continued participation in SCATBd. BACKGROUND 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. Attached are several documents providing additional insight into the activities of SCATBd. Annual SCATBd dues are $100.00. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into the interlocal agreement with SCATBd for 2009 -2012 and consider this item at the January 26, 2009 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent February 2, 2009 Regular Meeting. Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A (Map) and Exhibit B 2009 -2012 Agreement SCATBd Letter to Mayor (December 30, 2008) 2008 Annual Report and Work Program Goals SCATBd Letter to Senator Prentice (December 30, 2008) P \BOB \SCATBanformational Memorandum SCATBd Res Agrmtdoc 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 KLNG 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 INTERLOCAL 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 Da F T C 1Documents and Settin_slA11 Users Desktop\ KellyWISDATA\Resolutions\SCATBd 2009- 2012_dec BG:ksn 1/2012009 Joan Hernandez, Council President 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 Page 1 of 1 Norm De The erforrotion included on this map has been compied by Kng County state from a variety of sources and is subject to change without notice, King County makes no representations or vmrarties, expressed or implied, as to accuracy, completeness, timeliness or rights to the use of such information. Kitg County shall not be liable for any general, special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages inducting, but not United to. lost revenues or lost profs resulting from the use or misuse of the information contained on this map. Any safe of this map or information on this nap is prohibited except by wrbten permission of King County. Exhibit A ply Park, Pierce County King County Cove gton uckleshoot Tribe ka King County mow 40•0 Miles Ma le Valley South King County Subarea 2008 South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Black Diamond Enumclaw SCATBD and ETP Cedar River Roads 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 Transmittal date to participating members for approval: December 30, 2008 Exhibit B 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 1 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 infoinuation, 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. 2 3.0 Voting and Non -voting Members 3.1 The voting members of SCATBd and their voting rights shall be as follows: 1 Voting Members Algona Auburn Black Diamond Burien Covington Des Moines Enumclaw Federal Way King County Kent Maple Valley Milton Muckleshoot Tribe Normandy Park Pacific Renton SeaTac Tukwila Pierce County Number of Reps. Sound Transit' 1 I Yes 1 I Yes 1 I No 1 I Yes 1 No 1 Yes 1 I No 1 I Yes 3 I Yes 1 Yes 1 No 1 Yes 1 I Yes 1 I Yes 1 I Yes 1 1 No 1 1 Yes 1 1 Yes 1 1 No 3.2 The non voting members of SCATBd shall be as follows: J 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 Sound Transit 1 PSRC 1 I WSDOT 1 1 ITIB 1 Pierce Transit 1 Port of Seattle I 1 Washington State Transportation Commission 1 1 1 Private sector representation (if approved by SCA"113d) 1 1 Other Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes r 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) 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 toiling, 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 infoini 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 SCATBd 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. 4 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 term 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 SCATBd 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 SCATBd. 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. 5 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 6 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 terminate 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 terminated 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 7 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. 17.2 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. 8 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: By: 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: B Date: Date: Date- City of Renton City of Sea Tac By: By: By: Date: Date: Date: King County Muckleshoot Tribe By: By: By Date: Date: Date Pierce Transit Port of Seattle By: By: By: Date: Date: Date: By: By: By: Date. Date: Date: Washington State Department of Washington State Transportation Transportation Commission By: By: Date: Date: Sound Transit Transportation Improvement Board 9 December 30, 2008 The Honorable Jim Haggerton Mayor, City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Mayor Haggerton: N J South County Area Transportation Board MS: KSC -TR -0814 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 -3856 Phone: (206) 2634710 Fax: (206) 684 -2111 On December 16, 2008 the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) approved a revised agreement to extend SCATBd's activities through 2012. The revisions to this agreement, as well as the agreements for the Eastside Transportation Partnership and the SeaShore Transportation Forum, were developed by a joint subcommittee with representation from all three boards. The revisions are intended to provide more consistency and clarity for the boards' operations, and more opportunities for coordination among the subareas. Highlights of the proposed changes include the following: Clarify voting and non voting members, and seek consistency among the subareas in representation by the Port of Seattle, State Transportation Commission and local transit agencies from neighboring counties. Clarify voting rights on all issues, so that broad discussion is promoted, but voting on recommendations about subarea -based resource issues is limited to those jurisdictions Located within the geographic boundaries of the subarea. Establish consistent dues of $100 per voting member for each subarea. Establish that one use of the dues shall be used to hold at least one joint meeting annually, to promote discussion of issues that cross subarea boundaries. Attached is the revised approved SCATBd agreement, which we are sending to all participating cities and agencies for their individual approval. We hope that your governing body reviews this and takes action to approve it by mid- January. Approval by your governing body should include authorizing the appropriate person to sign the agreement on your city's behalf. A draft resolution to facilitate that process is attached. After your city has approved the agreement, please sign in the appropriate signature block and return it to Sally Marks, Supervising Transportation Planner, King County Department of Transportation, 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA. 98104. After all the parties have signed, you will receive a completed copy of the agreement for your records. 2009 SCATBd Agreement December 30, 2008 Page 2 of 3 If you have questions, please contact Sally Marks at 206 -263 -4710 or sally.marksP.kin2countv.Qov. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Sincerely, Suzette Cooke Mayor, Kent SCATBd Chair Sue Blazak Councilmember, Burien SCATBd Vice Chair Attachment: 2009 -2012 SCA "1`Bd Agreement Draft Resolution cc: The Honorable Dennis Robertson, Councilmember, City of Tukwila Bob Giberson, City Engineer, City of Tukwila Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, City of Tukwila 2008 Annual Report South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Mission: The mission of SCATBd is to serve as a South King County forum for information sharing, consensus building, and coordinating in order to resolve transportation issues and promote transportation programs that benefit the South King County area. Goals: To achieve its mission, SCATBd adopted the following goals: 1. Develop and promote a transportation system that will provide personal mobility choices for South County residents consistent with the transportation goals of the Growth Management Act and; 2. Develop and promote transportation and related actions that promote and sustain economic development, through efficient movement of people and goods, within the South County and contiguous areas. History: The South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd), composed of four cities and King County, initially was formed in the late 1980's to identify and promote transportation improvements in the South County. Significant funding was received from the Transportation Improvement Board for these purposes, and the infoinial group moved toward forming a Transportation Benefit District. At King County's request, this effort was superseded in 1992 by the formation of a new and expanded SCATBd involving fourteen South County cities and King County. This was accomplished through adoption of faunal motions by each participating jurisdiction. Subsequently, interlocal agreements were adopted to guide SCATBd operations. Since 1992, SCATBd has provided valuable input to the development of the King County Metro Transit Six -Year Plan and service implemented in accordance with that plan and the development and implementation of Sound Transit's Sound Move Plan. SCAI'I3d also has competed successfully for federal funding, has provided input to State Legislative actions, and was instrumental in providing South King County priorities for the Roads and Transit ballot measure in 2007 and the successful Sound Transit Phase 2 ballot measure in 2008. SCATBd Structure: Members of SCATBd for 2008 are shown on the following page. Each elected official representing a city or county has one vote. Agency representatives are non- voting members. In addition to formal membership, South King County Chambers of Commerce are encouraged to attend. During 2008 Mayor Suzette Cook served as Chair and Councilmember Sue Blazak served as Vice Chair. SCATBd Website: Additional information about SCATBd, including meeting schedules and summaries, is available at the following internet address: www.kinacountv.gov/ transportation /kcdot /nlanninaandnolicv /oi to /subareas/ 2008 SCATBd Work Program Goals and Accomplishments In early 2008, SCATBd developed a work program for 2008 with four major work items. These are shown below, with a brief indication of the accomplishments achieved for each item. 2008 Major Work Item Administration Planning Implementation and Funding: Clarify and provide input on SCATBd priorities for funding Education and Advocacy: Promote funding and implementation of SCATBd prionty projects and programs 2008 Accomplishments Approved the 2008 Work Program on February 19, 2008. Reviewed dues as part of revisions to agreement and accepted dues of $100 per voting member. Approved revisions to the SCATBd agreement December 16, 2008. Developed a list of prionty non motorized trails projects that linked the regional trails in South King County to transit facilities and urban areas, and provided new connections between existing regional trails. Provided the 520 Tolling Implementation Committee with concerns regarding potential effects tolling may have on South King County cities because of diverted traffic. Monitored development of Transportation 2040 and formulation of alternatives in preparation for 2009 draft plan. Monitored work of the Regional Traffic Operations Committee activities. Provided recommendations and support to the Sound Transit board regarding the development of a Sound Transit Phase 2 plan that was approved by voters in November, 2008. Monitored implementation of 10,000 hours of new Transit Now service, including the Renton and Kent partnership on route 153, and provided input for future improvements. Monitored implementation of Sound Move projects including two additional Sounder south line roundtrips and changes in Express Bus service. Also provided input in preparation for Link Light Rail service implementation in 2009. Received briefing on successful implementation of SR 167 HOT lane pilot project and on the status of funded and unfunded I -405 projects. Provided input to the 2008 Legislature regarding the Board's recommendations on important transportation related issues to South King County including, maintaining existing infrastructure, ensuring the state upholds its responsibility to the State Transportation System, bolstering funding for local, regional and freight comdors, and developing a new state policy requiring local input and coordination with transit agencies when making tolling related decisions. Provided guidance in the preparation of a report documenting the magnitude of local transportation needs, particularly preservation needs. The PSRC will use this as a basis for local needs in Transportation 2040. Reviewed existing options for local transportation funding and included consideration of this as a priority for the 2009 legislative session. Agreed that the three subarea boards should make efforts to communicate more frequently on issues of mutual interest and revised the ETP agreement to reflect this. Adopted priority issues and a strategy for 2009 legislative session. December 30, 2008 The Honorable Margarita Prentice Senator, 1 lth District P.O. Box 40411 Olympia, WA 98504 -0411 Dear Senator Prentice: South County Area Transportation Board MS KSC -TR -0814 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 -3856 Phone: (206) 263 -4710 Fax: (206) 684 -2111 The South King County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) consists of elected officials representing sixteen cities and all of unincorporated South King County representing some 650,000 people who comprise about 37% of the county's population. On behalf of SCATBd, we are writing to transmit to you our priority transportation issues for your consideration during the 2009 Legislative session. SCATBd's Policy Statements for the 2009 Legislative Session Approved December 16, 2008 The SCATBd represents the largest freight, manufacturing and industrial center in the Pacific Northwest. Along with accommodating about 37 percent of King County's overall population, the SCATBd area serves as: A crossroads for highways: I -5, I -405, SR -18, SR -99, SR -161, SR -162, SR -164, SR -167, SR -169, SR -181, SR -509, SR -515, SR -516, SR -518. The site of the region's highest commuter rail ridership segments. The southern terminus for Link light rail, which will be extended to the northern boundary of Federal Way under the Sound Transit 2 (ST2) plan. Home of the state's largest airport, which is the 14 busiest airport in the United States. The connection between the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma and the second largest warehouse distribution center on the West Coast: SR -167 accommodates fully one -third of all Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma truck traffic. A critical player in freight movement and through -put. A major employment center for the entire region (warehousing, Weyerhaeuser, Boeing, Sea -Tac Airport). Host to some of the busiest park -and -ride and transit facilities within the region, and several Transit Oriented Development projects. Algona Auburn Black Diamond Burien Covington Des Moines Enumclaw Federal Way Kent King County Maple Valley Milton Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Normandy Park Pacific Renton SeaTac Tukwila Pierce Transit Port of Seattle Sound Transit Transportation Improvement Board Puget Sound Regional Council Washington State Department of Transportation 2009 Legislative Agenda December 30, 2008 Page 2 SCATBd members are knowledgeable about transportation and play a key role in regional discussions. Members of SCATBd serve on the Puget Sound Re Council (PSRC) Transportation Policy Board, the Sound Transit Board, and the state's Transportation Improvement Board. SCATBd has regular interactions with WSDOT officials. SCATBd routinely weighs in on regional transportation ballot measures, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda. SCATBd has ongoing communications with the King County Council, the Sound Transit Board, the PSRC and the Prosperity Partnership, and other key players across the region. SCATBd recognizes the serious statewide budget shortfall that faces the 2009 Legislature and offers the following priorities for the Legislature's consideration: 1. The 2009 Legislature needs to protect and maintain existing projects and funding within the 2003 Nickel Package and 2005 Transportation Partnership Act (TPA). While SCATBd recognizes that the Legislature will need to deal with serious statewide budget shortfalls, it continues to urge the Legislature to maintain as a top priority the completion of critical South King County 2003 Nickel and 2005 TPA projects. This includes improvements in the 1 -405, SR 167, SR 518 and 1 -5 corridors, including the I -5 /SR- 18 /SR -161 "Triangle" interchange project. 2. The Legislature needs to consider funding for significant state corridors. SCATBd would like to emphasize the need for the planned, but currently unfunded, improvements in the 1 -405 corridor between Renton and Bellevue, which experiences the worst congestion in the state. SCATBd was gratified that the Stage 2 I -405 project is continuing to move forward, but urges the Legislature to develop a funding plan for the remaining improvements in the I -405 corridor. SCATBd would also like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of completing other regional projects, such as the I -5 /SR 509 project, which is ready to go and would provide a much needed facility for freight as well as general traffic. In addition, funding for future projects, such as those identified in the SR 518, SR 169 and SR 164 Route Development Plans, should be pursued. 3. SCATBd urges the Legislature to revisit how transportation is funded and explore better ways to meet the growing funding gap. The current system of financmg transportation infrastructure is based on an outdated model and is overly dependent on a gasoline tax that will yield less and less revenue with the delivery of more transit alternatives, battery powered vehicles, and consumer reactions to sharply rising prices. Given these dynamics, coupled with the inadequate funding available for transportation needs at both the state and local levels, the Legislature should look at ways to fundamentally refolni the current system and seek more sustainable and reliable revenue sources that fit with the multi faceted transportation systems of tomorrow. The goal should be to assure 2009 Legislative Agenda December 30, 2008 Page 3 sufficient revenues at the state and local levels to keep the system safe and reliable for the traveling public. This may include establishment of a blue ribbon commission to assess the current situation, evaluate a series of options, and make recommendations. Consideration should be given to exploring ways to provide more direct revenues to local jurisdictions that bear the ultimate responsibility for getting people and goods to their final destinations. In Lieu of new revenue, the Legislature should look at what effective tools and options can be provided to local governments to assist with the growing backlog of local roadway and maintenance and operations needs. 4. The 2009 Legislature should adopt a tolling model that can be applied to other corridors in the future. SCATBd recognizes that tolling can be an effective tool to manage traffic and also generate revenue, as demonstrated by the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and SR 167 HOT lanes pilot project. In developing tolling policies for the SR 520, I -90 and other corridors, the Legislature should strive to design a model that passes fairness and reasonableness tests. It will also be necessary to provide sufficient mitigation so that good alternatives to driving in the corridor are available, and adverse effects in other corridors from diverted traffic can be mitigated. To do this the Legislature should consider a range of mitigation tools, including capital improvements, transportation demand management and transit service. 5. The State needs to be a partner with local governments in meeting Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) reduction goals. A Transportation Interim Working Group will deliver a report and recommendations to the 2009 Legislature. The Legislature will need to find ways to meet the funding needs for Commute Trip Reduction (CTR), transit, vanpools and other strategies, as required by the adopted legislation, taking care that new actions do not result in unfunded mandates to local jurisdictions. 6. The State needs to provide financial support for the basic Commute Trip Reduction program. Over recent years, state support for the basic CTR program has been reduced, resulting in cities' subsidizing this program, which is mandated by the State. While the state has provided funding for vanpools and grant programs, it should fund the basic CTR program first. 7. SCATBd recognizes that regional transportation and transit "governance" may be a topic for the 2009 Legislature. SCATBd members continue to question if governance changes are the best way to address a lack of investment and growing congestion in the transportation system. However, if new governance structures are contemplated, SCATBd requests a seat at the table to be involved in governance discussions. SCATBd also asks legislators to consider specific "gaps," functions or areas of focus that should be addressed if governance is examined. 2009 Legislative Agenda December 30, 2008 Page 4 SCATBd offers its help to Legislators by Working with legislators on creative solutions to these challenges Identifying transportation projects and investments in infrastructure that can play a key role in any economic stimulus package that the state or federal government undertakes Communicating these priorities to other partners and the public. Our members look forward to discussing these issues with you over the coming months. Together, we hope to ensure that the 2009 session results in continued improvements in our transportation system. Thank you in advance for your consideration of our concerns. Sincerely, Suzette Cooke Sue Blazak Mayor, City of Kent Councilmember, City of Burien Chair Vice Chair South County Area Transportation Board cc: SCATBd Members TRANSPORTATION CONIlVIITTEE Meeting Minutes January 20, 2009 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 City of Tukwila Transportation Committee PRESENT Councilmembers: De' Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson and Verna Griffin Staff: Jim Morrow, Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin Peter Lau, Mike Ronda, Gail Labanara, Mike Mathia, Jack Pace, Jon Harrison and Kimberly Matej Guests: Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Boeing Access Road Bridge Replacement Staff returned to the Transportation Committee to report out on the status of a grant application that was submitted to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for replacement of the Boeing Access Bridge (see Transportation Committee minutes dated June 10, 2008). The City was not awarded any grant monies through this funding period, but staff will continue to submit applications for this project when funds become available. During this first funding stage, WSDOT had a total of $31 million available for project funding and our grant request totaled $24.8 million. Staff briefly reviewed project submissions that did receive funding. Hopefully, future funding cycles will support larger projects. INFORMATION ONLY. B. 2008 Overlay and Repair Program Project Completion and Acceptance Staff is seeking full Council approval for contract closeout and authorization to release retainage for completed construction of the 2008 Overlay and Repair Program. The project required two change orders, but was still completed under budget due to unit price underruns. The fmal contract cost is $690,996.40; a savings of approximately $6,300. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 2 CONSENT AGENDA: C. 2009 -2012 SCA'1'13d Interlocal Agreement and Resolution, Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into an interlocal agreement for continued participation in the South County Area Transportation Board SCATBd). Annual dues are $100 per voting member, and Tukwila currently has one represented voting member per the interlocal agreement. SCATBd can serve as a unified voice to advocate for transportation issues and programs that affect South King County. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 26 COW FOR DISCUSSION. D. Tukwila International Boulevard Phase II and 111 Construction Management Services Agreement In December 2008, the City Council awarded the construction contract to Gary Merlino Construction Company for Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) Phases II and III (see Council minutes dated 12/15/08). Staff is now seeking full Council approval to enter into a contract with Harris Associates in the amount of $1,275,049 for construction management services for TIB Phases II and III. The City has not worked with Harris Associates before; however, they scored highest in the City's selection process. Staff has negotiated a lower than usual overhead and profit margin to keep costs within budget for the project. TIB Phase II and III construction is anticipated to run on a 21 -month project schedule. UNANEVIOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 26 COW FOR DISCUSSION.