HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2013-11-18 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Utilities Committee
❖ Joe Duffie, Chair
❖ Allan Ekberg
❖ Verna Seal
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Distribution:
J. Duffie
A. Ekberg
V. Seal
K. Hougardy
D. Robertson
Mayor Haggerton
D. Cline
K. Matej
L. Humphrey
B. Giberson
F. lriarte
R. Tischmak
G. Labanara
P. Brodin
S. Kerslake
Clerk File Copy
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C. O'Flaherty, D.
Almberg, B. Saxton,
S. Norris, M. Hart,
D. Robertson
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013
5 :00 PM in Conference Room #1 (6300 Bldg.)
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, December2, 2013
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Recommended Action
Page
1.
PRESENTATION(S)
2.
BUSINESS AGENDA
a) 2013 Annual Sewer Repair Program
Change Order No. 1 Approval
a)
Forward to 11/25/13 C.O.W.
and 12/2/13 Regular
Pg. 1
b) Surface Water Comprehensive Plan
b)
Forward to 12/2/13 Regular
Pg. 7
Resolution Adopting the 2013 SWCP
Consent Agenda
c) Mandatory Garbage Collection
c)
Information Only
Pg. 11
3.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.
MISCELLANEOUS
Future Agendas:
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, December2, 2013
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Please contact the Public Works Department at 206 - 433 -0179 for assistance.
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Mike Cusick, P.E., Program Manager
DATE: November 15, 2013
SUBJECT: 2013 Annual Sewer Repair Program
Project No. 91340201, Contract No. 13 -134
Change Order No. 1 Approval
ISSUE
Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 13 -134 with King Construction Co., Inc.
BACKGROUND
King Construction Co., Inc was awarded the contract for installation of side sewers to 6532 and 6542 Southcenter
Blvd on August 6, 2013. Work began on the side sewer installation on August 19, 2013.
DISCUSSION
1. During the first day of work, King Construction Co., Inc. began excavating for the sewer line up the hill from
old Macadam Rd. The contractor encountered buried boulders greater in size than one half cubic yard. The
boulders and ledge rock were found in remaining trenching for the project. The contractor's schedule allowed
for 4 working days for excavating and installation of piping. With the removal of the boulders, an additional 3
days was needed to complete the project.
2. The Contractor had to concrete encase a 10 -foot portion of the sewer because it passed under a water main
with less than 18" of clearance.
3. The Contractor was required to rotate the soil pipe at the 6532 Southcenter Blvd's crawl space so that it
would exit in the front yard. When the contractor was in the crawl space, he determined that instead of 1
point of connection to the existing septic tank, there were 3. The contractor's schedule allowed 1 working day
for installation of piping in the crawl space of the house. The change in scope required an additional day to
complete the connection to the house.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Contingency was set at 10% or $4,905.60 for this side sewer project. The additional scope of work included the
extra time and effort required to excavate the unforeseen rock; plus the costs for concrete encasing the sewer line
and rotating of the soil pipe under the house at 6532 Southcenter Blvd. The funds to cover this change order will
come from the 55th Ave S Sewer Repair Project as that project had $31,964.50 remaining from the original
$55,000.00 budget and the project was completed with no change orders.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $28,825.85, including sales tax, to Contract No. 13 -134 with King
Construction Co., Inc, for installation of the side sewer to 6532 and 6542 Southcenter Blvd and consider this item
at the November 25, 2013 Committee of the Whole and subsequent December 2, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Change Order No 1
Photos showing large rocks found during excavation
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CITY OF TUKWILA
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 01
Sheet 1 of 2
DATE: 9/13/2013 BUDGET NO.:
PROJECT NO 91340201 CONTRACT NO 13-134
PROJECT NAME: 2013 ANNUAL SEWER REPAIR DESIMONE SIDE SEWER
TO: BRAD KING
You are hereby directed to make the herein described changes to the plans and specifications or do
the following described work not included in the plans and specifications on this contract:
NOTE: This change order is not effective until approved by the "Owner" and a notice to proceed is
issued
Conditions: A. The following change, and work affected thereby, are subject to all
contract stipulations and covenants;
B. The rights of the "Owner" are not prejudiced; and
C. All claims against the "Owner" which are incidental to or as a consequence of this
change are waived.
D The Contractor Must Submit all Field Overhead and Home Office Overhead rates
for approval in advance of all Change Orders.
CHANGE:
See attached sheet detailing the required change
There is no time extension with this Change Order.
We the undersigned Contractor, have given careful consideration to the change proposed and
hereby agree, if this proposal is approved, that we will provide all equipment, furnish all materials,
except as may otherwise be noted above, and perform all services necessary for the work above
specified, and will accept as full payment therefore the prices shown above and below.
ACCEPTED: Date 9-1k-/ 3 Contractor /-11:_,)
Title
By
Original Contract (without tax) $ 44,800.00 APPROVED BY THE CITY OF TUKWILA
Previous Change Order
0.00 Date
This Change Order (without tax) $ 26,324.98 By
Mayor
REV. CONTRACT AMOUNT $ 71,124.98
ORIGINAL: City Clerk (1 of 2) Contractor (2 of 2)
cc: Finance Department (w/encumbrance); Construction Inspector; Construction Engineer; file:
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CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 01
CHANGE:
Sheet 2 of 2
1. During the first day of work, King Construction began excavating for the sewer line up the hill from old
Macadam Road. They encountered buried boulders greater than one half cubic yard in size. The boulders
and ledge rock were found in remaining trenching for the project. The contractor's schedule allowed 4
working days for excavating and for installation of piping but the boulders and ledge rock added over 3
additional days of construction time required to complete the installation of the sewer line.
2. The Contractor had to concrete encase a 10 foot portion of the sewer because it passed under a water main
with less than 18" of clearance required by the Washington State Department of Health.
3. The Contractor was required to rotate the soil pipe at the house at 6532 Southcenter Blvd. in the crawl space
under the house so that it would exit in the front yard. When the contractor was under the house in the crawl
space, he determined instead of one point of connection, there were three points of connection to the existing
septic tank. These extra connections required about an additional days labor so the house would be connected
to the sewer system.
4. Extend the contract with King Construction, Co. Inc. to December 1, 2013, so that Change Order No. 1 can be
completed.
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King Construction Co., Inc.
August 12, 2013
Project: 2013 Annual Sewer Repair - 2 Side Sewer Installations
City project 4: 91340201
RE: This spreadsheet lists the T & M costs requested for the differing site condition at the project
for rock excavation. The crew was directed to encase the side sewer pipe in concrete at the
water main crossing. This spreadsheet also includes the invoiced cost of the concrete as this
work was done at the same time as the rock excavation occurred.
This spreadsheet includes the excess cost of hauling the rock spoils for disposal beyond the amount
included in the bid for dirt spoils. There is no excess dump fees as we found a site that would
accept the rock spoils for reuse.
Labor:
ST /OT
Total
Rate
Extension
Russ Taylor
ST
26
26
$ 60.35
$ 1,569.10
Komatsu, PC 128UU -2, excavator
OT
26
0
$ 81.78
$
Rex Taylor
ST
46
46
$ 59.21
$ 2,723.66
6x4 dump, 70,000 #, 12 -18cy, diesel
OT
26
0
$ 80.06
$ -
Bernie Montano
ST
20
20
$ 59.21
$ 1,184.20
Komatsu PC 078 excavator
OT
26
0
$ 80.06
$ -
Pipe layer
ST
21
21
$ 47.86
$ 1,005.06
Allied 1600 compactor w /swivel
OT
26
26
$ 66.20
$ -
Subtotal
29% markup
Labor total
$ 6,482.02
$ 1,879.79
$ 8,361.81
Equipment:
Date
Inv. #
Amount
Hwyflatbed, diesel, 20,000#, 4x2
26
26
$ 29.80
$ 774.80
Komatsu, PC 128UU -2, excavator
26
26
$ 66.50
$ 1,729.00
8x4 dump,85,000 #,15 -18cy, diesel
46
46
$ 101.40
$ 4,664.40
6x4 dump, 70,000 #, 12 -18cy, diesel
26
26
$ 88.50
$ 2,301.00
4x2 dump, 25,0004, 5 -6cy, diesel
26
26
$ 41.80
$ 1,086.80
Komatsu PC 078 excavator
26
26
$ 44.00
$ 1,144.00
Okada OKB3048 breaker
4
4
$ 11.65
$ 46.60
Allied 1600 compactor w /swivel
26
26
$ 11.80
$ 306.80
Trench box, 6x8
26
26
$ 6.00
$ 156.00
Steel plate 8x10
26
26
$ 1.20
$ 31.20
Kent, E 208 breaker
26
26
$ 15.50
$ 403.00
Subtotal
21% markup
Equipment total
$ 12,643.60
$ 2,655.16
$ 15,298.76
Materials & Misc.
Date
Inv. #
Amount
Staging area
$ 203.88
Sanikan
$ 15.87
HD Supply, DI pipe & fittings
08/21/2013
B364747
$ 1,234.20
Contractor stock, adt gaskets
$ 31.02
Stoneway Concrete
08/21/2013
806140
$ 83.50
Subtotal
21% markup
Material total
Summary:
Labor
Equipment
Material total
Total
$ 1,568.47
$ 329.38
$ 1,897.85 tr".
$ 8,361.81
$ 15,298.76
$ 1,897.85
$ 25,558.41
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King Construction Co., Inc.
August 12, 2013
Project: 2013 Annual Sewer Repair - 2 Side Sewer Installations
City project #: 91340201
The project required the contractor to turn the plumbing 180 degrees and to exit out the front of the house
for connection to the new side sewer. It was discovered that not all of the active plumbing connected
under the house. The kitchen and laundry exited under the footing and connected the septic tank.
This spreadsheet tracks the additional labor, equipment and materials to connect the additional lines to the
rotated plumbing line.
Labor:
ST /OT
# # # # # # # ##
# # # # # # # ##
Total
Rate
Extension
Bernie Montano
ST
2
2
$ 59.21
$ 118.42
McLendon
OT
0
$ 80.06
$
Pipe layer
ST
5
5
$ 47.86
$ 239.30
OT
$ 66.20
$
Subtotal
29% markup
Labor total
$ 357.72
$ 103.74
$ 461.46
Equipment:
Hwy flatbed, diesel, 20,000 #, 4x2
2
5
7
$ 29.80
208.60
Subtotal $ 208.60
21% markup $ 43.81
Equipment total $ 252.41
Materials & Misc.
Date
Inv. #
Amount
Lowes
08/27/2013
$ 2.04
McLendon
08/28/2013
$ 7.58
Lowes
08/28/2013
$ 33.94
Subtotal
21% markup
Material total
Summary:
Labor
Equipment
Material total
Total
43.56
9.15
52.71
$ 461.46
$ 252.41
$ 52.71
$ 766.57
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
FROM:
BY:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
Ryan Larson, Senior Engineer
November 15, 2013
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Surface Water Comprehensive Plan
Project No. 91041202
Resolution adopting the 2013 Surface Water Comprehensive Plan
ISSUE
Approve Resolution adopting the 2013 Surface Water Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City hired CH2M Hill to update the current Surface Water Comprehensive Plan (SWCP) to
reflect changes in regulatory requirements and drainage needs within the City. The current
SWCP was completed in 2003 and does not reflect changes in regulations required under the
City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, our current GIS
inventory, completed CIP projects, the Tukwila South annexation area, nor newly identified
needs.
DISCUSSION
The 2003 SWCP was reviewed and updated based on current and projected needs. Additional
components were added to provide a more comprehensive review of the City's surface water
system. The updated 2013 SWCP contains the following overall changes:
• Drainage basin limits were revised based on new survey information
• Tukwila South area was added
• A map book was added showing all surveyed drainage facilities
• The CIP project list was revised to reflect new and completed projects
• A review was conducted on existing NPDES requirements to ensure full City compliance
• A field survey was conducted to map culverts that block fish passage
In additional, the 2013 SWCP makes specific policy recommendations designed not only to
meet minimum regulatory requirements, but also to proactively provide improvements to the
overall function of constructed and natural drainage systems. These recommendations are:
• A new/revised list of recommended capital improvement projects
• Increase environmental stewardship and education activities to promote awareness of
and a sense of responsibility for surface water and natural drainage systems
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• Provide better documentation, tracking, and reporting of inspections and enforcement
actions
• Provide proactive maintenance activities beyond those currently required to further
reduce sediment loading within stream systems
• Retrofit existing public surface water systems to provide water quality treatment by
establishing an annual water quality capital project and dedicated funding
• Develop a policy concerning ownership of new private drainage systems
• Develop a policy concerning maintenance of existing private drainage systems to
ensure that they are properly maintained
• Develop a vactor decant policy and locate a permanent site to decant solids from
street sweepings and catch basin cleaning
• Further develop an inspection program for privately owned storm water facilities
including hiring necessary staff to ensure private surface water systems are being
properly maintained
• Hire a 'habitat manager' to focus on habitat protection and restoration activities
consistent with the WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Plan
An electronic copy of the 2013 Surface Water Comprehensive Plan has been placed on the
City's website and is accessible through the following link:
http://www.tukwilawa.qov/pubwks/swcomp/Surface%20Water%20Comprehensive%20Plan.pdf
RECOMMENDATION
Council is being asked to approve the Resolution adopting the 2013 Surface Water
Comprehensive Plan and consider this item on the Consent Agenda at the December 2, 2013
Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Resolution
2013 Surface Water Comprehensive Plan - Please see electronic copy reference above
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DAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A
SURFACE WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1262.
WHEREAS, surface water management protects people, property, and the general
environment from damage caused by rainfall, water runoff, and waterborne pollution;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is regulated under the Washington State
Department of Ecology's Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit;
and
WHEREAS, Tukwila created a Surface Water Utility in 1989 to fund maintenance
and improvements to the natural and constructed surface water systems in the City;
and
WHEREAS, the Surface Water Comprehensive Plan identifies specific actions and
strategies to manage and control the rate and quality of surface water in Tukwila;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The plan and appendices titled "2013 Surface Water Comprehensive
Plan", dated February 2013 and prepared by CH2M HILL, are hereby adopted by this
reference as if set forth in full, and supersede the plan dated November 2003.
Section 2. The timing and budgeting of projects in the City's annual six-year
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) will determine when the capital program listed in
the Surface Water Comprehensive Plan will be done and how the project costs will be
paid.
Section 3. Repealer. Resolution No. 1262 is hereby repealed.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Kathy Hougardy, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, PW Director
BY: Frank Iriarte, Deputy PW Director
DATE: November 15, 2013
SUBJECT: Mandatory Garbage Collection
ISSUE
Should Tukwila implement mandatory garbage collection?
BACKGROUND
On April 23, 2012, a public hearing was held to obtain feedback from Tukwila residents regarding a proposed
mandatory garbage collection program. Nine residents testified with only one in favor of implementing a
mandatory program. Additionally, three residents submitted written comments and all three opposed mandatory
collection.
After the public testimony, Council deliberated on the merits and demerits of the program and decided to defer
the mandatory garbage collection decision to a later date. Council further directed staff to return to a committee
a year after implementation of the new contract with Waste Management and revisit the subject.
DISCUSSION
The City has debated mandatory garbage collection since 1976. Undoubtedly, it is a challenging, controversial,
and emotional topic. Opponents of mandatory garbage collection cite many reasons including loss of control in
deciding how to handle their garbage disposal and the right to choose whether or not to purchase garbage
service. Proponents cite environmental, esthetic, and health benefits, including the decrease in build-up and
long-term storage of garbage in residential neighborhoods.
Despite a slight increase in garbage subscribership since the implementation of the new contract with Waste
Management in 2012, approximately 25%, or 883 of Tukwila's single-family residents have chosen not to
subscribe for garbage/recycling collection services. Of the 883 non-subscribers, some may support mandatory
collection and some may vehemently oppose the proposal regardless of the benefits and convenience.
Attached is an updated version of the Mandatory Collection Information Sheet used during last year's
deliberation and provides facts and issues for both opponents and proponents to consider.
One important initiative that is not included in the information sheet merits consideration. Last year, City Council
adopted the City's first Strategic Plan. Implementing a mandatory garbage collection program supports at least
two of the Strategic Plan's goals by helping the City achieve/maintain a clean and inviting environment.
Should the Utilities Committee/Council decide to pursue mandatory collection, a public hearing is recommended
to obtain comments. After the public hearing, Council could consider the same three options provided during the
April 23, 2012 public hearing:
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Option A: Reject proposal to implement mandatory garbage collection.
• Advantage(s): This option requires no additional staff time. Waste Management will not have to deal with
issues related to non-complying customers and potential bad debt accounts.
• Disadvantage(s): Non-subscribers will continue to dispose of garbage and recyclables through self-haul
or other legal and illegal means. Accumulation of excess garbage and bulky items such as broken
furniture and appliances on private property will continue to be problematic.
Option B: Defer decision to implement mandatory garbage collection.
• Advantage(s): The new contract contains a provision requiring Waste Management to reduce single-
family customer rates by $0.64 per month should the City decide to exercise its option to implement
mandatory garbage collection by November 1, 2015.
Disadvantage(s): Same as Option A.
Option C: Approve mandatory garbage collection services.
• Advantage(s): The 3,500 total (2,617 current customers plus 883 non-subscribers) single-family
residential customers would benefit from some of the lowest solid waste rates in the area, Collectively,
they would save approximately $26,880.00 annually. Those who sign up for the minimum level service
would pay a nominal fee of $4.89 (plus tax and fees) per month and receive monthly curbside garbage
collection, unlimited every-other-week recycling, and access to the special annual curbside
collection/recycling events. This annual event allows residential garbage customers to dispose of items
such as appliances, furniture, and other bulky items. Implementation of a mandatory garbage program
would help curb illegal dumping and accumulation of garbage on private property. The program supports
City of Tukwila's Strategic Plan and would have a positive effect on Tukwila's neighborhoods.
• Disadvantage(s): Additional staff time (City and Waste Management) would be required to manage
challenges and issues related to mandatory collection implementation and enforcement requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
If Council selects Option C and approves mandatory garbage collection, the 3,500 single-family residential
customers would save approximately $26,880.00 annually. Additionally, utility tax revenues from solid waste
and recycling collection services would increase. Assuming all 883 non-subscribers sign up for the minimum
service, the annual garbage utility tax revenues would increase by approximately $3,108.00. This utility tax
revenue could be used to offset illegal dumping/litter clean-up expenses or provide a subsidy to selected low-
income households who cannot afford the monthly $4.89 (plus tax and fees) minimum service charge. Low-
income seniors and low-income disabled customers are currently eligible for a 50% discount.
RECOMMENDATION
Information only at this time. Council is being asked to consider public comments and discuss Options A, B, or
C in 2014 during the first quarter in a Committee of the Whole Meeting/Public Hearing with possible action
during a subsequent Regular Council Meeting.
Attachment: Mandatory Collection Information Sheet
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Mandatory Collection Information Sheet
• What are the savings if the City proceeds with mandatory collection? Individual customers would save
$0.64 /month on their rates. The total 2,617 current customers would save approximately $20,000 /year.
• What percentage of customers currently have collection? Approximately 75% of Tukwila single - family
customers have garbage collection (2,617 current single family customers /3,500 single family residents).
• What do non - customers do with their garbage? Some self -haul to King County transfer stations or may
use other legal methods such as dumping in their workplace dumpster (with permission) or sharing service
with a neighbor. Other residents rely on illegal disposal including burning, burying, using commercial
dumpsters (without permission), accumulating in rental spaces, or dumping.
• Why should people have to pay for mandatory collection if they currently handle their materials
legally? The new contract has been structured to provide a very economical service level that is actually
less expensive than self - hauling. The lowest service level is once per month collection of one 32- gallon
garbage cart (the cart is provided by Waste Management), unlimited every- other -week recycling and
access to the City's annual curbside clean -up program where bulky material and appliances can be set at
the curb at no additional charge. This service cost of $4.89 per month under the new contract is less than
paying the minimum fee at King County's transfer station three times a year.
• The savings don't matter to us - we just prefer to self -haul. King County has increased the minimum fee
(currently $22). Legal self -haul will more than likely be less attractive in the future.
• What about low - income households? As described above, the minimum service level is less expensive
than other legal options. The $4.89 per month may be more expensive than illegal disposal, but illegal
disposal increases costs to the community at large.
• What about senior /disabled households? The new contract continues current provisions that allow
eligible households a 50% discount on collection services. In that case, the monthly fee for the minimum
service level would be $2.45 per month, which is far less than any other legal disposal method.
• What are the net ratepayer costs of having or not having mandatory collection? If mandatory
collection is implemented, the 3,500 total (2,617 current customers plus 883 non - subscribers) single -
family households will save $26,880 annually. If all 883 current non - subscribers sign up for the minimum
service, they would collectively pay a total of $51,814 annually.
• Will mandatory collection help City's effort to curb illegal dumping, litter, and accumulation of
trash /garbage on private property? Garbage and trash related code violations continue to increase in
Tukwila neighborhoods. Tukwila Code Enforcement officials have wrestled with residents piling garbage
in the back of trucks, on their decks, under their carports or on the ground for significant periods of time.
Code Enforcement officials have also found some residents burying and burning garbage.
Their caseload rose from 105 trash and garbage related complaints in 2011 to 130 in 2012. Most of the
complaints were for accumulation of garbage, yard waste and bulky items such as furniture, appliances, etc.
on private properties. Implementation of mandatory garbage collection will provide a basic level of service
that includes monthly garbage collection, recycling service, and participation in the annual curbside
collection of bulky items /white goods (furniture, appliances, electronics, washers /dryers, etc.) at no
additional costs. Although implementation of mandatory garbage program may not totally solve illegal
dumping and garbage related issues, services provided by mandatory collection would have a positive
effect on Tukwila's neighborhoods.
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