HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2010-06-14 Item 4B - Permit - Fireworks for Family 4th EventCAS NUMBER: 10-063
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Fireworks Permit for City's Family Fourth at the Fort Event.
CATEGORY Discussion a Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing n Other
Mtg Date 06/14/10 Mtg Date 06/21/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
06/14/10
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'REVIEWED BY COW Mtg.
Utilities Cmte
DATE: 6/8/10
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN.
COMMITTEE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Meeting Date Prepared by
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06/21/10 DT
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ITEM INFORMATION
CA &P Cmte
(l Arts Comm.
1 ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 06/14/10
Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR (l Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police Pik/
SPONSOR'S This is the public display permit for the City Sponsored Fireworks show at Starfire Sports
SUMMARY complex. This is the same pyrotechnician that has done the show for the City since the City
took over the sponsorship of this event.
AMOUNT BUDGETED
F &S Cmte
Parks Comm.
cpuncil review
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Fire Department
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
$0 $0
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
06/14/10 Informational Memorandum dated 5/21/10
Copy of the condition's letter and site map
Copies of relevant sections of the Tukwila Municipal Code
Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee meeting of 6/8/10
Planning Comm.
ITEM NO,
Transportation Cmte
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
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TO:
Citi of Tukwila
FROM: Don Tomaso, Fire Marshal
DATE: May 21, 2010
SUBJECT: Tukwila's Family Fourth event on July 4,
ISSUE
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Finance Safety Committee
The City has received an application for public fire works display at Starfire Sports
complex in conjunction with the City sponsored Tukwila's Family Fourth Event. The
event is held in the northwest corner of the complex, with the fireworks being
discharged from the northeast corner of the complex.
BACKGROUND
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Tukwila Municipal Code 8.12.20 regulates Fireworks within the City in addition to RCW
70.77. TMC requires that the City Council approve all Public Displays under TMC
8.12.20.b.
The application was received more than 14 days prior to the proposed display and has
been investigated by the Fire Marshal's Office and found to comply with the
requirements listed in RCW 70.77. This will be the eighth year we have had displays at
this location with the same pyrotechnician.
Given the location of the display the Fire Marshal's office will require the same safety
conditions as in previous years to mitigate potential fallout and crowd control issues. In
addition, this year we will require two additional fire watch personnel to be on the new
Seattle Sounder FC sports turf field. Last year we used hose lines to wet the field and to
be available for immediate use in case of falling debris that was still hot. We had two
small scorch marks that occurred. To prevent that type of damage this year, we will
require that the sport turf fields be covered in vis- queen, and we will flood that with
water. This should extinguish any hot debris on impact before it can damage the field.
ANALYSIS
This event has been very successful for the City and citizens that attend, with
attendance increasing each year. There have been no major emergency events in
previous years in regard to fire or aid calls. We have experienced the normal type of
minor fire and aid calls typical for crowds of this size.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the proposed public fireworks display permit and forward this to the Council
agenda for June 14 and 21
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INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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ATTACHMENTS
A copy of the condition's letter and a site map is attached for reference as well as a
copy of TMC 8.12, RCW 70.77.255, 70.77.260, and 70.77.280 through 70.77.295.
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TO: Governing body of city, town, or county in which display is to be conducted.
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Entertainment Fireworks, Lc. PO Box 7160 Olympia WA 98507 -7160 360- 352 -8911
ADDRESS C/O Tracy Gallaway PHONE
12424 42nd Ave S Tukwila WA 98168 206 768 -2822
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is required)
Date of Display: July 4, 2010. Location: Ft Dent Park 14600 Starfire
Insureds: Tukwila's Family Fourth at the Fort, City of Tukwila, Tukwila
agents, and employees when acting in their official capacity as such.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
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Fort Dent July 4th Fireworks Display Area
Aerial Photo Map
City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Fire Department
Date: May 21, 2010
To: Chief Olivas
From: B/C Tomaso�
Re: Public Fire Works Display Permit
Nicholas J. Olivas, Fire Chief
I have reviewed the permit application information provided by Mr. Tom Whitacre, who
has applied for the permit for a public fireworks display at the Starfire Sports Complex,
14600 Starfire Way. Mr. Whitacre is a licensed Pyrotechnic Operator with the State of
Washington and with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire Arms. The State
Department of licensing also licenses Mr. Whitacre to transport fire works.
The display will be held in conjunction with the City's planned event on the 4 of July,
"Family Fun at the Fort", being organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. This
will be a 35 to 40 minute show starting at approximately 2200 hours. The fireworks will
be transported to the site in the AM of July 4 and will be under the required supervision
until they are discharged. The mortar tubes and other equipment will be brought to the
location on July 2 3rd
The application was reviewed to WAC 212 -17 and accepted industry standards, and we
find everything is within these guidelines.
I do have some concerns this year regarding the railroad right of way, Seattle
Sounders FC practice fields and the limited access this allows. In addition, a portion of
the fallout area includes a portion of a commercial property within the City of Renton. I
have contacted Renton Fire Officials and have not received a response at the time of
this memo. Last year the Renton Fire Marshal approved our plan, which is the same as
in previous years.
Crowd control can be a potential issue, as the crowd that assembles to watch the fire
works show has increased each and every year. Last year the traffic leaving the site
was managed with the available Tukwila Police on site and available patrol units. To
mitigate these issues believe the following measures should be done:
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -575 -4404 0 Fax: 206 -575 -4439
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Stage two fire apparatus at the site: one apparatus on each side of the Railroad right
of way. Apparatus shall be out of service during the display and for 30 minutes
following the display.
Cover the Seattle sounder FC practice fields with vis- queen, tape the seams and flood
with water. This will allow hot debris to land in water which should extinguish it
immediately and should reduce the risk of damage to the fields.
Stage two firefighters in the Seattle Sounder FC practice fields as fire watch personnel
with portable extinguishers and garden hoses supplied by Starfire staff.
Have Tukwila Police provide crowd control during the public display. A minimum of 4
officers will be required. Provide traffic control to the Fort Dent Way and Interurban Ave,
intersection to expedite traffic flow. (2 additional Tukwila Police shall be available to
respond to the site if requested.)
Comply with Fire Works Permit Conditions attached.
ftdquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -575 -4404 Fax: 206 -575 -4439
To: Mr. Tom Whitacre
From: B /C. Tomaso
Re: July 4 Fireworks display
Date: May 21, 2010
City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Fire Department Nicholas J. Olivas, Fire Chief
FIREWORKS PERMIT CONDITIONS
1. Notify Washington State Patrol at 425 649 -4658.
2. Notify FAA specialist at 425 227 -2536 or 425 -227 -2500.
3. Notify BNSF railroad resources at 1- 800 832 -5452, 2 hours prior to display time.
4. Establish Safety perimeter a minimum of 30 minutes prior to display start.
5. Have discharge monitors in visible uniform clothing.
6. No Pyrotechnics to be brought to site prior to the day of the display.
7. All personnel inside the safety perimeter shall use Personnel Protective equipment as
outlined in NFPA 1123.
8. Only Pyrotechnicians and Fire Watch personnel will be within the safety perimeter.
9. Portable fire extinguishers shall be in place, prior to unloading of pyrotechnics from
transport vehicle. (2A 20 BC Minimum Size)
10.4 Tukwila Police officers shall be on site a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of
the display for crowd control and shall remain for a minimum of 30 minutes past the end
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East o Tukwila, Washington 98188 e Phone: 206 -575 -4404 G Fax: 206 -575 -4439
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of the display or the crowd disperses. (2 additional Tukwila Police officers shall be
available to respond to the site if requested.)
11. Tukwila Fire Department shall inspect mortar racks prior to loading of any pyrotechnic
shells.
12. Tukwila Fire Department shall inspect all static displays upon completion of set up.
13. Two Tukwila Fire Department apparatus shall be on location prior to the start of the
display. (One will be an overtime staffed Engine)
14. Two additional overtime firefighters will be the designated fire watch personnel assigned
to the Seattle Sounder FC practice fields.
15. The Seattle Sounder FC practice fields shall be covered with vis -queen with seams
taped and flooded with water to extinguish hot debris falling on the fields.
16. Any breech of the safety perimeter shall suspend the display until the perimeter is
cleared and re established.
17. Upon completion of the display, the fallout area shall be checked for unexploded shells.
Cleaning of debris, if not practical on the night of the event shall be at first light the next
day.
18. No combustible materials shall be stored inside the safety perimeter.
HnIquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -575 -4404 Fax: 206 -575 -4439
May 21, 2010
David Pargas
Assistant Fire Marshal
Renton Fire Department
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
City of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department
Nicholas J. Olivas, Fire Chief
RE: Public Firework Display's
Dear Dave:
The City of Tukwila will again be sponsoring a public fireworks show on July 4 this year at the
Starfire Sports Complex that borders the City of Renton.
As a result of this close proximity to Renton, a portion of the fallout area is within the Renton
City limits. I have always notified and obtained approval from your office. As in past years the
City will stage a 3 person overtime Engine Company on the Renton side of the railroad
tracks in the event of a fireworks related incident. There is a small portion of one commercial
building that falls within the fallout area, and this engine company will provide coverage for this
facility as well. The engine company will be on site 30 minutes prior to the start of the display
and remain on location for 30 minutes after the show's completion. In addition, we have an
engine company located on the Tukwila side of the railroad tracks within the Starfire Complex.
We have held this event for the last 8 years at this location without an incident related to the
fireworks display and no events within the City of Renton. In previous years we have had
issues on the 4 with individuals bringing in consumer and illegal fireworks for personal use, so
we have signed the park and increased Police presence to remediate this issue with good
success.
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -575 -4404 Fax: 206 -575 -4439
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I have attached a site diagram for your convenience; if you have any further questions please
contact me at 206- 575 -4407.
B /C. Don Tomaso
Fire Marshal
City Of Tukwila
dtomaso @ci.tukwila.wa.us
Idquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -575 -4404 Fax: 206 -575 -4439
Printed March 2010
Chapter 8.12
FIREWORKS
Sections:
8.12.010 Sale of Fireworks Prohibited
8.12.020 Ban on Fireworks Discharge
8.12.030 Fireworks Discharge, Enforcement Authority
8.12.040 Fireworks Discharge, Penalties
8.12.010 Sale of Fireworks Prohibited
No person, firm or corporation shall manufacture,
sell, or store fireworks in the City of Tukwila, except that
a person granted a permit for a public display of fireworks
shall be allowed to buy, possess and store fireworks
according to the permit granted.
(Ord. 1786 §1, 1996)
8.12.020 Ban on Fireworks Discharge
No person or persons shall ignite, explode or
discharge any fireworks or firecrackers within the city
limits of Tukwila, except as provided below:
1. Use by a group or individual for religious or
other specific purposes on an approved date an approved
location pursuant to a permit issued pursuant to RCW
70.77.311.
2. Use of trick and novelty devices as defined in
WAC 212.17.030, and use of agricultural and wildlife
fireworks as defined in WAC 212.17.045.
3. Public Display of Fireworks
a. "Public displays of fireworks" are
defined as an entertainment feature where the public is
admitted or permitted to view the display or discharge of
fireworks.
b. Public displays of fireworks shall be
allowed pursuant to the definitions and permit provisions
found in RCW 70.77.255, 70.77.260 (2), 70.77.280
through 70.77.295, and City requirements in TMC
8.12.020 -3.c, 3.d 3.e below.
c. Applications for public display of
fireworks shall be made in writing at least 14 days before
the proposed display. The Fire Marshal shall investigate
the safety, supervision, responsibility and preparation for
the display, and shall report to the City Council those
findings.
TITLE 8 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY
d. The City Council shall review all permit
applications for a public display of fireworks, and shall
have the power, based upon the finding of their
investigation, to grant or deny any application for a
permit, or to subject the same to such reasonable
conditions, if any, as they shall prescribe. Said decision to
grant, deny, or grant subject to conditions shall be in
writing with findings and conclusions provided therein in
support of the City Council's decision.
e. The fee for a public display shall be
$100.
f. Permits granted shall be in effect for the
specified single event, date and time specified in the
permit. Such permit shall not be transferable.
g. Any applicant who feels he /she has
been denied a permit for reasons other than those set
forth in this section, is entitled to appeal the written
decision in accordance with procedures set forth in TMC
8.45.060 relating to appeals from notice and orders.
(Ord. 1787.¢1, 1996)
8.12.030 Fireworks Discharge, Enforcement
Authority
The Chief of Police and Fire Marshal are both
directed to administer and enforce the provisions of this
chapter. Upon request by the Chief of Police or the Fire
Marshal, all other City departments and divisions are
authorized to assist them in enforcing this Chapter
(Ord. 1787 §Z, 1996)
8.12.040 Fireworks Discharge, Penalties
Any person who violates any portion of this ordinance
shall be subject to having their fireworks confiscated as
provided for in RCW 70.77.435, and shall be guilty of a
civil violation and penalty as provided in TMC Chapter
8.45.
(Ord. 1787 §3, 1996)
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ZCW 70.77.160: Definitions "Public display of fireworks." Page 1 of 1
tCW 70.77.160
)efinitions "Public display of fireworks."
Public display of fireworks" means an entertainment feature where the public is or could be admitted or allowed to view the display or discharge
if display fireworks.
2002 c 370 9; 1997 c 182 1; 1982c230 §6; 1961 c228 §9.]
totes:
Severability 2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability -1997 c 182: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1997 c 182 26.]
Effective date -1997 c 182: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or
support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 23, 1997]." [1997 c 182
27.]
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RCW 70.77.255: Acts prohibited without appropriate licenses and peiinits Minimum age for license o... Page 1 of 1
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kcts prohibited without appropriate licenses and permits Minimum age for license or permit Activities permitted without license or permit.
'1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person, without appropriate state licenses and city or county permits as required by this
thapter may:
(a) Manufacture, import, possess, or sell any fireworks at wholesale or retail for any use;
(b) Make a public display of fireworks;
(c) Transport fireworks, except as a licensee or as a public carrier delivering to a licensee; or
(d) Knowingly manufacture, import, transport, store, sell, or possess with intent to sell, as fireworks, explosives, as defined under RCW
'0.74.010, that are not fireworks, as defined under this chapter.
(2) Except as authorized by a license and permit under subsection (1)(b) of this section or as provided in RCW 70.77.311, no person may
lischarge display fireworks at any place.
(3) No person less than eighteen years of age may apply for or receive a license or permit under this chapter.
(4) No license or permit is required for the possession or use of consumer fireworks lawfully purchased at retail.
2002 c 370 21; 1997 c 182 6; 1995 c 61 13; 1994 c 133 4; 1984 c 249 10; 1982 c 230 14; 1961 c 228 §28.]
Jotes:
Severability 2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77. 126.
Severability Effective date -1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.
Severability Effective date -1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
Severability Effective date -1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
i�� ��R ,.,JP ('UV /rlPfanit acnx ?cite 70.77.255
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:CW 70.77.260: Application for permit. Page 1 of 1
;CW 70.77.260
,pplication for permit.
1) Any person desiring to do any act mentioned in RCW 70.77.255(1) (a) or (c) shall apply in writing to a local fire official for a permit.
(2) Any person desiring to put on a public display of fireworks under RCW 70.77.255(1)(b) shall apply in writing to a local fire official for a
ermit. Application shall be made at least ten days in advance of the proposed display.
984 c 249 11; 1982 c 230 15; 1961 c 228 29.]
lotes:
General license holders to file license certificate with application for permit for public display of fireworks: RCW 70.77.355.
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:CW 70.77.265: Investigation, report on permit application. Page 1 of 1
CW 70.77.265
ivestigation, report on permit application.
he local fire official receiving an application for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(1) shall investigate the application and submit a report of
-dings and a recommendation for or against the issuance of the permit, together with reasons, to the governing body of the city or county.
994 c 133 5; 1984 c 249 12; 1961 c 228 30.]
totes:
Severability Effective date -1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
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Governing body to grant permits Statewide standards Liability insurance.
(1) The governing body of a city or county, or a designee, shall grant an application for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(1) if the application meets
the standards under this chapter, and the applicable ordinances of the city or county. The permit shall be granted by June 10, or no less than
thirty days after receipt of an application whichever date occurs first, for sales commencing on June 28 and on December 27; or by December
10, or no less than thirty days after receipt of an application whichever date occurs first, for sales commencing only on December 27.
(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall prescribe uniform, statewide standards for retail
fireworks stands including, but not limited to, the location of the stands, setback requirements and siting of the stands, types of buildings and
construction material that may be used for the stands, use of the stands and areas around the stands, cleanup of the area around the stands,
transportation of fireworks to and from the stands, and temporary storage of fireworks associated with the retail fireworks stands. All cities and
z.ounties which allow retail fireworks sales shall comply with these standards.
(3) No retail fireworks permit may be issued to any applicant unless the retail fireworks stand is covered by a liability insurance policy with
coverage of not less than fifty thousand dollars and five hundred thousand dollars for bodily injury liability for each person and occurrence,
espectively, and not less than fifty thousand dollars for property damage liability for each occurrence, unless such insurance is not readily
available from at least three approved insurance companies. if insurance in this amount is not offered, each fireworks permit shall be covered by
a liability insurance policy in the maximum amount offered by at least three different approved insurance companies.
No wholesaler may knowingly sell or supply fireworks to any retail fireworks licensee unless the wholesaler determines that the retail
fireworks licensee is covered by liability insurance in the same, or greater, amount as provided in this subsection.
2002 c 370 22; 1997 c 182 8; 1995 c 61 14; 1994 c 133 6; 1984 c 249 13; 1961 c 228 31.1
Votes:
Severability
Severability
Severability
Severability
2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Effective date -1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.60.
Effective date -1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
Effective date -1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
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P ublic display permit Investigation Governing body to grant Conditions.
The local fire official receiving an application for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for a public display of fireworks shall investigate whether the
;haracter and location of the display as proposed would be hazardous to property or dangerous to any person. Based on the investigation, the
,fficial shall submit a report of findings and a recommendation for or against the issuance of the permit, together with reasons, to the governing
)ody of the city or county. The governing body shall grant the application if it meets the requirements of this chapter and the ordinance of the city
)r county.
1995 c 61 15; 1994 c 133 7; 1984 c 249 14; 1961 c 228 33.]
Dotes:
Severability Effective date -1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
Severability Effective date -1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
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'ublic display permit Bond or insurance for liability.
Except as provided in RCW 70.77.355, the applicant for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for a public display of fireworks shall include with the
ippiication evidence of a bond issued by an authorized surety company. The bond shall be in the amount required by RCW 70.77.295 and shall
)e conditioned upon the applicant's payment of all damages to persons or property resulting from or caused by such public display of fireworks,
)r any negligence on the part of the applicant or its agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors in the presentation of the display. Instead of
i bond, the applicant may include a certificate of insurance evidencing the carrying of appropriate liability insurance in the amount required by
2CW 70.77.295 for the benefit of the person named therein as assured, as evidence of ability to respond in damages. The local fire official
eceiving the application shall approve the bond or insurance if it meets the requirements of this section.
1995 c 61 16; 1984 c 249 15; 1982 c 230 16; 1961 c 228 34.]
'Jotes:
Severability Effective date -1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
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'ublic display permit Granted for exclusive purpose.
f a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for the public display of fireworks is granted, the sale, possession and use of fireworks for the public display
s lawful for that purpose only.
1997c182 §9; 1984c249§ 16;1961 c228 §35.]
Dotes:
Severability Effective date -1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.
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Public display permit Amount of bond or insurance.
In the case of an application for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for the public display of fireworks, the amount of the surety bond or certificate
of insurance required under RCW 70.77.285 shall be not less than fifty thousand dollars and one million dollars for bodily injury liability for each
person and event, respectively, and not less than twenty -five thousand dollars for property damage liability for each event.
1984 c 249 17; 1982 c 230 17; 1961 c 228 36.1
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June 8, 2010 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
PRESENT
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Allan Ekberg and Kathy Hougardy
Staff: Shawn Hunstock, Bob Giberson, Mary Miotke, Gail Labanara, Nora Gierloff, Jack Pace,
Don Tomaso, Bruce Linton, Steve Lancaster and Joyce Trantina
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Fireworks Permit: Annual 4th of July Celebration
Staff is seeking full Council approval of a Fireworks Permit Application submitted by Mr. Tom Whitacre
for the fireworks display at the City's annual 4 of July celebration at Fort Dent. Mr. Whitacre has
provided the fireworks display for the past several years. Last year, the field did incur some scorching
which resulted in about $15,000 in repair costs, covered by the vendor. This year the field will be
covered/flooded with water to avoid similar issues. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
JUNE 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Ordinance adontine the 2009 International Fire Code
C. Proposed Land Use Fee Schedule
City of Tukwila
Finance and Safety Committee
Staff is seeking approval to forward this item to Council for adoption. The Code, as amended, addresses
a need for adequate ground ladder access to second (and higher) story windows; provides for increased
permit fees, and establishes a broader range of penalties for violations of the Fire Code. The 2009 IFC
also requires the owners of certain types of buildings, to bring their property into current code
compliance. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL, FORWARD TO JUNE 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
Staff is seeking approval of a revised land use fee schedule, which would more closely reflect full cost
recovery. At Council's request, staff conducted further research comparing current and proposed fees
with neighboring jurisdictions. The new fee hours are based on the estimated number of hours
(planner /admin.) required to process each application. For certain permit types requiring significant
resources, fees would be estimated up- front, and considered a "retainer An hourly fee would be added
for hours above and beyond the base fee, as required, to cover costs. The Committee discussed the need
for Council to balance the need for full cost recovery, with other cost and revenue considerations
currently under review (i.e. tax rate on City owned utilities, business license fees, etc.) UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL, FORWARD TO JUNE 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
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