HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2010-11-08 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET w Tukwila City Council Agenda
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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Jim Haggerton, Mayor Councilmembers Joe Duffie Joan Hernandez
Steve Lancaster, City Administrator Allan Ekberg Verna Seal
90: Dennis Robertson, Council President Kathy Hougardy De'Sean Quinn
EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
Personnel Matter Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) (30 minutes)
Monday, November 8, 2010, 7:00 PM Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CITIZEN COMMENT At this time, you are invited to comment on items not included on this agenda (p /ease limit
your comments to five minutes per citizen). To comment on an item listed on this
agenda, please save your comments until the issue is presented for discussion.
3. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Authorize the Mayor to Accept Grant Funding from the U.S. Department of Justice Pg.1
for the Secure Our Schools Project in the amount of $76,437.00. (No city match
required.)
b. Water and Sewer Code Changes: Pg.11
(1) An Ordinance relating to the updating and expanding of the Regulations
relating to Water Rates and Backflow Prevention Assemblies within the City.
(2) An Ordinance relating to the updating and expanding of the Regulations
relating to Sewer Rates and Discharge within the City.
(3) A Resolution adopting a New Public Works Fee Schedule. Pg.39
c. An Ordinance amending Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 regarding Business Pg.61
Licenses and Regulations.
d. Budget follow -up from October 19, 2010 Budget Work Session: Special Pg.73
Community Events.
e. Budget follow -up from October 19, 2010 Budget Work Session: Fire Department. Pg.81
f. Briefing on Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Tukwila Pg.89
and Tukwila Firefighters Local No. 2088.
4. REPORTS a. Mayor c. Staff
b. City Council d. City Attorney
e. Intergovernmental
5. MISCELLANEOUS
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
7. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
Ord #2313 Res #1728
1. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
2. UNFINISHED To direct that the final 2011 -2012 budget, brought to the City Council for action, restore Pg.95
BUSINESS the three firefighter positions identified for elimination in the City's preliminary budget.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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the Tukwila Municipal Code states the following guidelines for Public Hearings:
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2. The opponent is then allowed 15 minutes to make a presentation.
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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
1 CAS NUMBER: 10-122 'ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE. NOVEMBER 8, 2010
AGI?NDA ITEM TITLE Acceptance of the Secure our Schools grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
CATEGORY GORY Discussion Motion Resolution I 1 Ordinance I Bid Award n Public Heanng 1 I Other
Mtg Date 11/08/10 Mtg Date 11/15/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
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SP( )NSOR'S The Tukwila Police Department is seeking acceptance of a U.S. Department of Justice
Su MUM Community Oriented Policing Services Secure Our Schools grant in the amount of $76,437.
The School District will provide a 50% match of grant funds, and the Police Department
wil handle fiscal management and reporting to the U.S. Department of Justice. There is no
additional financial obligation on the part of the City or the Police Department.
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Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. U Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 11/02/10
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Police Department
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments ACCEPTANCE OF THIS GRANT IS TIME LIMITED.
MTG. DATE 1 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/08/10 1
MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS
11/08/10 1 Informational Memorandum dated 10/27/10
Memorandum of Understanding
U.S. Department of Justice Final Funding Memo
Award Letter
Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee meeting of 11/2/10
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's-'r i ':x90 INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO. Mayor Haggerton
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Dennis McOmber, Investigation Division Commander
DATE: October 27, 2010
SUBJECT: Secure Our Schools Grant
ISSUE
The Tukwila Police Department would like to accept a U.S Department of Justice Community
Oriented Policing Services Secure Our Schools grant in the amount of $76,437 for use in
funding an upgrade to security monitoring equipment at Showalter Middle School.
BACKGROUND
The Tukwila School District expressed a desire to increase safety at Showalter Middle School
through an upgrade in video equipment and the installation of a secured access control system
for school facilities. The Police Department, in cooperation with the Tukwila School District, has
successfully applied for federal grant money to facilitate this project. The next step in the
process is for the city to formally accept the award.
DISCUSSION
The goals of this project are to increase school safety, deter criminal incidents, improve the
effectiveness of identifying individuals involved in unsafe and /or criminal activity, and to control
access to the school buildings.
The School District, in consultation with police department personnel, will be responsible for
identifying and purchasing the security equipment. The types of authorized equipment and the
associated costs are described in the grant paper work. For its part, the Police Department will
handle fiscal management and reporting to the U.S. Department of Justice. The school district
will provide a 50% match of grant funds and will invoice the Police Department for
reimbursement up to the amount specified in the award. There is no additional financial
obligation on the part of the city or the police department.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to provide acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Secure Our
Schools grant in the amount of $76,437 (no City match required) at the November 8, 2010
Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent November 15, 2010 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Memorandum of Understanding between the Police Department and School District
U.S. Dept. of Justice Final Funding Memo
Award letter
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June 21, 2010
Office of Community Oriented Policing
1100 Vermont Avenue NW
US Department of Justice
Washington D.C. 20530
Dear Department of Justice Grants Administrators:
The leadership of the Tukwila School District and the Tukwila Police Department are pleased to
submit this Memorandum of Understanding which outlines the roles and responsibilities we will
share to ensure the successful implementation of the tools and resources that will be incorporated
into the Tukwila School System as a result of the grant from the U S. Department of Justice
Community Oriented Policing Services Secure Our Schools grant, submitted June 21, 2010.
As outlined in the grant application, this grant provides for the purchase of updated security
monitoring equipment and a secured access system for Showalter Middle School in Tukwila,
WA.
The goals of installing these systems are to:
1) Increase school safety and enhance the effectiveness of the Tukwila Police Department's
School Resource Officer to promote a safe school enviromnent.
2) Deter unsafe and criminal incidents, and
3) Improve the effectiveness of identifying individuals involved in unsafe or criminal activity
on school grounds and buildings, and
4) Control access to the school and its buildings.
The objectives of the project are to:
1) Identify, purchase, and install an upgraded 5.0 Mega Pixel Security Camera System.
2) Identify, purchase, and install a key card system with lockdown and access control
capabilities.
3) Train the school staff and School Resource Officer to use and access the equipment's
capabilities effectively.
Program management responsibilities for this project will be led by the following representatives
from the Tukwila School District: Linda Sebring, Executive Director of Finance and Operations
and Brett Christopher, Principal at Showalter Middle School Principal Christopher will work
closely with Lisa Harrison, the Tukwila PD's School Resource Officer who will be the key
liaison between the School District and the Police Department. Ms. Harrison and the School
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, JJ',4 98188 e Phone: (206) 433 -1808 a Admin. Fax. -(206) 244 -6181, Invest. Fax.- (206) 431 -3688
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District representatives will consult with Mike Villa, Assistant Police Chief at the Tukwila Police
Department and his staff when necessary during the purchase, installation of the equipment and
staff trainings.
As the primary fiscal agent, the Tukwila Police Department will be responsible for the financial
management responsibilities of the grant and quarterly fiscal reports. The School District will be
responsible for identifying and purchasing the equipment, in consultation with Police
Department personnel, and will invoice the Police Department for grant reimbursement up to the
amount of the grant award. The School District will be responsible for the 50% match as per the
grant conditions.
Annual progress reports will be developed by the School District program management team and
School Resource Officer. Reports will be reviewed by Mike Villa, Assistant Police Chief and
submitted to the Department of Justice by the Tukwila Police Department.
Community Oriented Policing is a key element of the Tukwila Police Department's philosophy
and the relationship with the Tukwila School District. To enhance partnering and problem
solving, we have implemented several community -based programs, formed and chair citizen
action committees, and engage community based groups throughout the City. Our Community
Oriented Citizens Advisory Board includes citizens, business, school representative, and student
representation that collaborate directly with the Police Chief on community issues and problems.
Representatives from the Police Department regularly meet with citizens and businesses from the
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee, Citizens Without Borders, the School
District, the Tukwila Apartment Managers and Owners, B]ockWatch partners, and the East
African Community Council to address community problems.
The partnership with the School District offers a unique opportunity to bring the students,
parents, staff, and community together to solve problems by aligning the people and the systems
that protect students and staff. We believe the equipment provided through this grant in tandem
with the continued work of the SRO, enviromnental changes, policy changes, and staff training
can catalyze an organizational transformation that will result in a safer school and safer
surrounding community.
Effective performance in response to the goals and objectives of this grant will be achieved if we
meet the following mileposts:
1) Equipment is identified, purchased, and installed by July 2011.
2) Training and implementation plans are completed by August 31, 2011. Before the 2011-
2012 school year begins.
3) In the fall of 2011, the cameras and access control equipment will be tested in alignment with
the recommendations of the equipment manufacturers and the recommendations of the
Tukwila Police Department. School staff will be drilled in the use of this equipment.
4) By August 2011, all equipment will be integrated into the school safety plan and the
community- oriented police work of the School Safety Officer.
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This agreement will become effective on the first day of the grant award and will remain in
effect for two calendar years (2010- 2012).
The School District and Police Department began their relationship in the mid 1980's with the
DARE program. From that beginning grew a long- lasting joint venture that has truly
encompassed community policing. In the early 1990's, the Police Department Chief of Police
began meeting with the School Superintendent, School Principals, and the community to better
communicate and evaluate issues surrounding the schools, the students, families and staff.
Together they are able to quickly address and problem -solve any escalating issues In 1999, the
community implemented the School Resource Officer Program (SRO). The SRO has been a key
component to working with school officials, students and families to resolve problems as they
arise in a timely manner. The Police Department and School District remain steadfast in
working together. This is evident by a joint commitment to continue the DARE program and the
SRO Program even during tough budget years and the commitment to implement new ideas that
improve the safety of students.
The Tukwila Police Department and the Tukwila School District thank the U.S. Department of
Justice for this opportunity, and look forward to continuing the important work made possible
through our partnership.
With Regards,
David Haynes,
Chief of Police
Tukwila Police Department
Ethelda Burke,
Superintendent
Tukwila School District
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, T 'J!4 98188 e Phone: (206) 433-1808 0 Admin. Fax. -(206) 244-6181, Invest Fax (206) 431-3688 7
Secure Our Schools
V "''0 t Final Funding Memo
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Legal Name: Tukwila Police Depaitment ORI: WA01723
Grant Number: 2010CKWX0697 Date: September 28, 2010
Amount
Equipment Ouantitv Cost/Item Total Item Cost Disallowed Total Allowed Reason Disallowed /Adiusted
Badge Printer 1 5 6,598.00 6,598.00 0.00 6,598.00
Burglar Alarm Upgrade 1 16,635.00 16,635.00 0 00 16,635.00
Lockdown and Access Control 1 63,044.00 63,044.00 0.00 63,044.00
Video Camera Upgrade 1 60,897 00 60,897.00 0.00 60,897.00
Total: 0.00 147,174.00
Amount
Other Ouantitv Cost/Item Total Item Cost Disallowed Total Allowed Reason Disallowed Adiusted
Additional Lock Rekey 12 405.00 4,860 00 0 00 4,860.00
Initial Locksmith Rekey 1 840.00 840 00 0.00 840.00
Total: 0.00 5 5,700.00
Grand Total: Total Federal Share: 76,437.00
Total Local Share: 76,437.00
Total Project Costs: 152,874.00
Total Disallowed Costs: 0.00
Cleared Date: 7/26/2010
Overall Comments:
Dennis Mc°tuber Secure Our Schools Award Notification
From: "Cops_[nfo"
To:
Date: 09/29/2010 8:25 AM
Subject: Secure Our Schools Award Notification
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f U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Office of the Director
1100 Vermont Ave., 1V1d%
Washington. DC 20530
September 29, 2010
Chief of Police David Haynes
Tukwila Police Department
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Re Secure Our Schools Grant Program Grant ##20IOCKWX0697
ORI##. WA01723
Dear Chief of Police Haynes
Congratulations! On behalf of Attorney General Eric Holder, I am pleased to inform you that the COPS Office has
approved your agency's request for $76437 under the COPS Secure Our Schools (SOS) grant program This award will
provide your agency with the opportunity to enhance a variety of school safety equipment and /or programs to encourage the
continuation and enhancement of school safety efforts to prevent school violence within your community. The grant period
for your SOS award is September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2012. It is our hope that this SOS grant will help place
agencies at the forefront of innovative school safety developments.
Within the next few weeks, we will send your agency an award package containing your official award document, a
Financial Clearance Memorandum, and a Final Funding Memorandum To accept the grant when the award package alTives,
you must sign the award document and any applicable special conditions, and return them to the COPS Office within 90 days
of the date on the letter accompanying the award package.
The SOS grant award start date is September I, 2010 Therefore, your agency can be reimbursed for approved costs
after this date Please be advised that some of your requested items may not have been approved by the COPS Office during
the budget review process When you receive your award package, please carefully review your Financial Clearance
Memorandum and Final Funding Memorandum to determine your approved budget, as grant funds may only be used for
approved items. The Financial Clearance Memorandum will specify the final award amount and your 50% local match, and
vill also identify any disallowed costs. Also, a supplemental online award package for 2010 Secure Our Schools grantees
can be found at htto./ lwww,cons.usdoi.eov!Default.aso ?Item ==2368. We strongly encourage you to visit this site immediately
to access a variety of important and helpful documents associated with your award, including the SOS Grant Owner's
Manual, which specifies the programmatic and financial terms, conditions, and requirements of your grant. A Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) document can also be found at this website, which will assist you with many questions you may
have about your new SOS award.
We look forward to working with your agency under this grant program to address growing school safety and security
concerns. If you have any questions about your grant, please do not hesitate to call your Grant Program Specialist through
the COPS Office Response Center at 1 800 421 6770.
Sincerely,
Bernard K. Melekian
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FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
November 2, 2010 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: De' Sean Quinn, Chair; Allan Ekberg and Kathy Hougardy
Staff: Dave Haynes, Don Lincoln, Dennis McOmber, Jack Pace, Melissa Hart, Peggy McCarthy,
Jennifer Ferrer- Santalnes, Mary Hulvey, Gail Labanara, Steve Lancaster and Kimberly Matej
Guests: Chuck Parrish
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. 2010 Justice Assistance Grant
As an information only item, staff notified the Committee of a grant recently awarded to the Police
Department from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $26,766. This funding will be utilized
for outreach and relationship building between the Police Department and refugee populations within the
Tukwila community. Collaborative efforts will focus on the Somali population, but will not exclude
interactions with other refugee groups. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Secure Our Schools Grant
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept grant funding in the amount of $76,437 from the U.S.
Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Secure Our School (SOS) grant program.
In a cooperative effort between the Tukwila School District and the Police Department, this funding will
be used to enhance school safety equipment, safety efforts and to assist in preventing school violence. The
grant funds will be used in the efforts described for implementation at Showalter Middle School. Funds
will also be used for lockdown access control.
The School District will provide a 50% match of grant funds to implement the SOS program in Showalter
Middle School. There is no matching fund requirement on behalf of the City. The Police Department will
meet reporting requirements and will oversee fiscal management related to the U.S. Department of
Justice. The School District will invoice the Police Department as appropriate for reimbursement of
expenses relative to and not to exceed the awarded grant funding. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 8 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
C. Ordinance: Changes to Business License TMC Chanter 5
Staff is seeking Council approval of a draft ordinance which will repeal Sections 5.16 and 5.40 of the
Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) regarding business licenses for Card and Pool Rooms and Massage
Establishments. Minor housekeeping items address modification for change or elimination as appropriate.
Additionally, Section 5.04.105 has been added to address the issuance of business licenses and Section
5.04.110 allows for revocation or denial of a business license based on non payment of City- related fees.
As of mid November, the business license issuance function will transition from the City Clerk's Office
to the Finance Department. Changes to the draft ordinance modify the previous designation of processes
from the City Clerk's Office to the Finance Deaprtment.
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ITEM INFORMATION
1 CAS NUMBER: 10-123 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE. NOVEMBER 8, 2010
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Two Ordinances to update TMC Chapter 14 for Water and Sewer
CATEGORY Discussion Motion LI Resolution Ordinance n Bid Award L1 Public Hearing 1 Other
Mtg Date 11/08/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 11/15/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council 1 Mayor Adm Svcs DCD U Finance Fire Legal I 1 P&R Police PW/
SPONSOR'S These two ordinances will update the Water and Sewer regulations in TMC Chapter 14.04,
SUMMARY 14.06, 14.12 and 14.16. Besides minor housekeeping items, the new additions with fees
include special meter reads, unauthorized water usage, and updating utility records.
Interest will now be charged on delinquent water and sewer bills, rather than a flat late
fee. Backflow prevention assemblies, unlawful discharge of prohibited foreign substances,
and exhaust steam and hot water have all been updated to current regulations.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utihties Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 10/26/10
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Public Works
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fund Source:
Comments
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/08/10
11/15/10
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
11/08/10 Informational Memorandum dated 10/15/10 (revised after 10/26 UC)
Draft Water Ordinance
Draft Sewer Ordinance
Draft Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution (next agenda item)
Minutes from the Utilities Committee meeting of 10/26/10
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1 Jim Haggerton, Mayor
190 INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Director
DATE: October 15, 2010
SUBJECT: Water Sewer Ordinances (revised after 10/26 UC)
ISSUE
Adopt new Water and Sewer Ordinances.
BACKGROUND
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 14 for the Water and Sewer Regulations has not been thoroughly
updated for some time. All sections now better reflect the regulations that are in use today. We have
included most of the fees in the Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution and for agencies such as
King County Department of Natural Resources, formerly known as METRO, we list "current rate
DISCUSSION
Most changes were minor housekeeping items such as changing "Supervisor" to "Director Listed
below are some of the significant changes and have been underlined in the ordinances.
Water
D 14.04.060 Removed Apparatus Standards and referred to appropriate infrastructure standards.
D 14.04.100 Removed Additional Property, since it is not charged a penalty as it is not allowed.
D 14.04.122 Special Meter Reads, now charged a fee.
D 14.04.125 Section C. Unauthorized water usage, added with a fee.
D 14.04.150 Water Utility Billing, now with a fee to update utility records.
D 14.04.270 Interest will be charged on delinquent water balances, rather than a flat late fee.
D 14.06.030 Updated backflow prevention assembly definitions.
Sewer
D 14.12.010 20 Removed Chapter Construction and definitions as they are in 14.04.
D 14.12.090 Removed "Repair" since a private property sewer repair does not require a permit.
D 14.12.200 Removed inspection fees as they are already included with a permit.
D 14.12.250 Updated Steam and Hot Water to 150° Fahrenheit.
D 14.12.260 Updated Unlawful Discharge of Prohibited Foreign Substance Pretreatment Facilities.
D 14.16.020 Interest will be charged on delinquent sewer balances, rather than a flat late fee.
D 14.16.050 Sewer Responsibility of Owner to Pay, now with a fee to update utility records.
D 14.16.060 065 King County (formerly known as METRO) now charged at most current rate.
D 14.16.070 Regular connection charge, now in PW Fee Schedule Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the proposed Water and Sewer Ordinances and consider
these items at the November 8, 2010 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent November
15, 2010 Regular meeting.
Attachment: Draft Water Ordinance
Draft Sewer Ordinance
Exhibit D Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, REPEALING VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.04 AND 14.06 RELATING TO
THE UPDATING AND EXPANDING OF THE REGULATIONS RELATING
TO WATER RATES AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES
WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have in place an equitable and adequate rate
structure to finance the operation and maintenance of the water utility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue the pass through rate increases
received from the City's water supplier; and
WHEREAS, the City needs additional revenues to adequately fund the Capital
Improvement Program for the water utility; and
WHEREAS, the administrative cost of servicing the water utility accounts increase
annually; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Regulations established. "Water Management Fees and Regulations," to
be codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 14.04, are hereby established to
read as follows:
14.04.010 Definitions.
A. "Director," wherever used in TMC Title 14, means the Director of Public Works
or his or her designee.
B. "Department," wherever used in TMC Title 14, means the Department of Public
Works.
C. "Person," wherever used in TMC Title 14, means and includes natural persons of
either sex, associations, partnerships, or corporations, whether acting by themselves or
by a servant, agent or employee; the singular number includes the plural and the
masculine pronoun includes the feminine.
14.04.020 Application to Connect Required. Any person desiring to be connected
with the City water supply system shall make application therefor to the Department.
Applications shall be made upon a printed form furnished for that purpose, which
application shall contain a description of the property where such water supply is
desired, the size of the service pipe, and shall be signed by the owner of the property to
be served or his duly authorized agent.
14.04.030 Contents of Application. The application provided for in Section
14.04.020 shall contain a contract on the part of the person making the same to pay for
the water applied for at the rate and in the manner specified in such contract, and shall
reserve to the City the right to charge and to collect the rates and enforce the penalties
provided for in this chapter, in the manner herein provided, to change the rates at any
time by ordinance, to temporarily discontinue the service at any time without notice to
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the consumer; and shall specify that said contract is subject to all the provisions of this
chapter and of any ordinance of the City relating to the subject hereafter passed, and
shall provide that the City shall not be held responsible for any damage by water or
other cause resulting from defective plumbing or appliances in the property supplied
with water, installed by the owner or occupant of said property; and shall provide that
in case the supply of water shall be interrupted or fail by any reason, the City shall not
be held liable for damages for such interruption or failure, nor shall such interruptions
or failures for any reasonable period of time be held to constitute a breach of contract on
the part of the City or in any way relieve the consumer from performing the obligations
of his contract.
14.04.040 Effective Date of Contracts. All contracts shall take effect from the day
they are signed and rates shall be charged from the day the property is connected with
the City water supply
14.04.050 Connection Procedure. Upon the presentation to the Director of the
receipt for the installation fees, the Director shall cause the property described in the
application to be connected with the City's water main by a service pipe extending at
right angles from the main to the property line and including a stopcock placed within
the lines of the street curb, which connection shall thereafter be maintained and kept
within the exclusive control of the City.
14.04.060 Installation and Apparatus Standards and Specifications. The current
requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code, the Tukwila Public Works Department,
the Tukwila Fire Department, the Rules and Regulations of the Washington State
Department of Health, the Uniform Plumbing Code, American Water Works
Association Standards, and the American Public Works Association Standards shall be
met and apply to any and all water main installations, extensions, service connection,
irrigation sprinkler connections, hydrant connection, fire sprinkler and fire main
connections, and branches hereinafter installed in the City. Detailed criteria and permit
requirements are available through the City of Tukwila Infrastructure and
Development Standards.
14.04.070 Connection Installation Fees. The water meter shall be installed by the
City water utility The water meter installation fee shall be payable at the time of
application for connection. Whenever the fee is not sufficient to cover the total expense
for labor, materials, and overhead, the deficit shall be charged to the property for which
installation was made and to the owner thereof. Any excess payment shall be returned
to the person applying for the installation.
14.04.071 Regular Connection Charge. In order that property owners shall bear
their equitable share of the cost of the City's entire water system, the property owner
seeking connection to the water system of the City shall pay, prior to connection to a
City water system, a regular water meter installation charge in accordance with the fee
schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
14.04.072 Special Connection Charge. In addition to the regular connection charge
unposed under TMC Section 14.04.071, a special connection charge shall be paid by the
owners of properties that have not been assessed or charged or borne the cost of private
development of mains or laterals or borne an equitable share of the cost of the City
water system. The special connection charge shall be computed as provided in TMC
Section 14.04.074 in the absence of latecomers' agreements, Local Improvement
Districts, or special assessment ordinances.
14.04.074 Computation of Special Connection Charge.
A. The special connection charge imposed by TMC Section 14.04.072 shall be paid to
the water fund and shall be computed in accordance with RCW 35.44.030 and 35.44.040.
B If the property for which a special corulection charge has been paid is
subsequently included in a Local hnprovement District for the construction of water
mains or lateral lines of a similar nature, the amount so paid shall be credited to the
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assessment against such property and such amount shall be paid from the water fund to
such Local Improvement District fund.
14.04.076 Regional Capital Facilities Charge. In addition to the regular connection
charge imposed under TMC Section 14.04.071 and any special connection charges under
TMC Section 14.04.072, a regional system growth fee known as the Regional Capital
Facilities Charge (RCFC) shall be paid for all new residential, multi family housing, or
commercial service connections on or after January 1, 2003, for regional capital costs
associated with new supply and transmission of water Property owners shall pay the
RCFC prior to permit issuance for connection to a City water system. The fee for this
expense shall be established by the Cascade Water Alliance and passed through without
additional markup.
14.04.080 Connection Notification. Whenever the owner or occupant of any
property connected with the City water supply system desires to use the water, he shall
notify the Director and request that the water be turned on to the property The owner
shall leave his portion of the service exposed in the trench until it has been inspected
and the water turned on, when he shall immediately cover the pipe.
14.04.090 Connection to Water Main. All water used for any purpose other than fire
protection service shall be supplied through a meter. Every house or building supplied
by City water must install its own separate service connection with the City main, and
the house or building so supplied will not be allowed to supply water to others, except
temporarily where there are no mains in the street. When a new main is laid in any
street, owners of property on the street who are being supplied with City water from a
private main or a connection to a private service shall make application for a tap and
shall cormect up with a separate service connection to the main in front of the property
11.0'1.100 Additional property connection `sc. If additional property is connected,
such property may he cha g e de 1 -e-the rate for thc tixle it is in use, and thc service
may be shut off and a charge of $25.00 will -be made for turning on ouch service. I ccs
again until all rates and charges against such property have been paid in full.
14.04.110 Change in Size or Location of Connection. A change in the size or
location of a service connection shall be paid for by the owner on the basis of the cost of
materials and labor involved in making said change, plus administrative overhead.
14.04.120 Application to Discontinue Water Fee to Turn Water Meter On.
Whenever any water customer desires to discontinue the use of water for a period of
not less than one month, he shall make written application to have the water turned off
and pay all arrears in full. A charge in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted
by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council will be assessed to turn water on.
No reduction of rates will be made for less than one month, or without the application
prescribed in this section. Work performed outside of normal working hours, due to
customer request, will receive an additional charge in accordance with the fee schedule
to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council
14.04.122 Special Meter Read. Whenever a water customer desires to have the
water meter read outside the water department's normal meter readina schedule. a
written application shall be submitted specifying the requested read date. A fee will be
charg.ed for this meter reading. service in accordance with the fee schedule to be
adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council..
14.04.125 Charge for Shut -off Notices for Delinquent Water Service Billings.
A. When water service customers are 60 days in arrears, a shut -off notice shall be
mailed or posted. There shall be a service charge on water accounts for all shut -off
notices in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the
Tukwila City Council. This fee will be applied first before regular service charges are
credited.
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B All monies in arrears, which is defined as the amount owing eleven days after
the billing date, are due upon receipt of a shut -off notice. To avoid water shut -off,
arrangements for payment may be made with the Finance Director
C. When water is used after the meter has been turned off and locked for non-
payment, an unauthorized water turn-on fee will be charged in accordance with the fee
schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
14.04.130 Cost of Shutoff and Turn -on by City. When water has been shut off by
the City for any cause and is turned on again or allowed or caused to be turned on by
the owner without written application, no remission of rates will be made on account of
its having been shut off, and the Director may then shut off the water at the main or
remove a portion of the service connection in the street, and shall charge the actual cost
of cutting out and reinstating the water supply to the owner of the property
14.04.150 Water Utility Billing. All accounts for water shall be kept in the
responsibility of the owner of the property for which the service was installed
regardless of whether the property has a tenant and /or third -party paying agents
property manages -and not in the name of any tenant. A fee will be charged for the
administrative cost of updating the utility records for changes in owners, tenants, and
third party paving agents in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion
or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
14.04.160 Chapter Compliance Required. It is unlawful for any person to make any
connection with any service or branch pipe thereof, or to make any repairs, additions,
or alterations of any pipe, stop, or waste, or any fixtures connected or designed to be
connected with the City water system, except in compliance with this chapter.
14.04.165 Water Shortage Response Plan. A water shortage response plan is
required by the wholesale water supplier, the Cascade Water Alliance, and by the
public welfare to effect conservation of water during water emergencies. A water
shortage response plan for the Tukwila water system, as required by WAC 246 290 -42,
shall be updated by the Council as required.
14.04.170 Emergency Change in Water Use.
A. Upon finding that an emergency situation exists, the Director shall.
1. Immediately seek to communicate with the Mayor and Council through the
fastest means feasible to advise them of this emergency situation and the reason for
such restrictions.
2. Immediately take steps to notify the public within the service area affected
through the media and other means to advise said water users of such emergency water
conservation measures and the necessity thereof.
3 Implement such measures and regulations as may be necessary to implement
water use restrictions under this ordinance and the plan adopted in TMC Section
14.04.165.
B The Mayor, upon finding that an emergency situation exists which threatens to
seriously disrupt or diminish the municipal water supply, may order restrictions on
water use so as to distribute the available supply on a just and equitable basis to all
customers, including residential, industrial and commercial users who purchase water.
C. Upon declaration of a water supply emergency by the Mayor, no water shall be
used for nonessential outdoor uses including, but not limited to, irrigation of lawns, the
washing of cars, driveways or other outdoor surfaces by any customer at any residence,
apartment building, commercial building, or property or structure except at such times
and under those conditions as specified by the Director. These restrictions are to be
implemented even though more restrictive than the plan provisions and shall in no way
limit indoor rationing provisions of the plan.
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14.04.175 Violations.
A. The Director shall be authorized to impose sanctions and /or surcharges upon
those customers within the affected area who refuse or otherwise fail to comply with
the emergency conservation measures directed by levying a surcharge in accordance
with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council
and /or disconnecting water service to said customers.
B. The restrictions and surcharge shall not compromise the health, safety or welfare
of the public. Exemption from the imposition of a surcharge may be granted by the
Mayor or Director in the Mayor's absence, upon written request, if it is found that a
surcharge will constitute an undue burden on the customer
14.04.180 Water Falling on Street or Sidewalk. It is unlawful for any person
willfully to place any automatic sprinkling device in a wasteful manner or willfully to
place or to hold any hose in such position or manner that water falls on any person
while on any public street or sidewalk.
14.04.190 Violation of TMC Section 14.04.180. If any person violates any provision
of TMC Section 14.04.180, the City shall shut off the water furnished to the property
upon which such violation is made, and shall charge a fee for turning on the water in
accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila
City Council.
14.04.200 City Control of Water Use. The City reserves the right in case of a
shortage of water from any cause to make an order forbidding or suspending the use of
water for sprinkler or irrigation, or to fix the hours during which the same may be
done, by proper notice. Any person violating such order shall have his water shut off
by the City and shall pay a fee for having the water turned on again as in accordance
with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City
Council.
14.04.210 Use of Water Restricted During Fire. It is unlawful for any person to use
water for irrigation or sprinkling during the progress of any fire in the City, unless for
the protection of property; and all irrigation and sprinkling shall stop when an alarm of
fire is sounded, and shall not begin again until the fire is extinguished.
14.04.220 Right of City to Shut Off Supply. The City reserves the right at any time,
without notice, to shut off the water supply for repairs, extensions, nonpayment of
rates, or any other reason, and the City shall not be responsible for any damage such as
bursting of boilers supplied by direct pressure, the breaking of any pipe or fixtures,
stoppages or interruptions of water supply, or any other damage resulting from the
shutting off of water
14.04.230 Meter Ownership and Maintenance. All meters on services of consumers
shall be and remain the property of the City In all cases where meters are lost, injured
or broken by carelessness or negligence of owners or occupants, and in the case of
nonpayment, the water shall be shut off and will not be turned on until such fee and the
charge for turning on the water are paid. In event of the meter getting out of order or
failing to register properly, the consumer shall be charged on an estimate made by the
Director on the average monthly consumption during the last three months that the
same was in good order or from what he may consider the most reliable data at his
command.
14.04.240 Rates for Metered Water.
A. The rates for metered water supplied within the City for commercial/ industrial
customers, in one -month increments or any fractional part thereof, shall be in
accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila
City Council.
B Single family customers (one dwelling unit): Each single family residence shall
be charged in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of
the Tukwila City Council.
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C. Multi- family customers (more than one dwelling unit): Each dwelling unit shall
be charged in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of
the Tukwila City Council.
D. Every person 62 years of age or older (if married, then either spouse) and every
person totally and permanently disabled residing in a separately metered dwelling and
who is paying directly for such separately billed service either as owner, purchaser or
renter and whose individual disposable income if a single person, or whose combined
disposable income, if a married couple, from all sources is less than $32,000 per year,
shall pay a rate equal to 50% of all water service charges. Every such person shall file
with the Finance Department their affidavit that he or she is qualified to be charged the
special rate. Such affidavits are to contain information as required by the Finance
Director in order to establish eligibility Each affidavit will also include an unqualified
promise to inform the City of any changes in financial condition that would disqualify
the person for the special rates. The Finance Director may require affidavits on an
annual basis if deemed necessary.
E. Tukwila's current fee schedule will be reviewed annually and at such time the
City may amend the water rates to reflect the City's increased costs.
14.04.245 Water Bill Leak Adjustments. City Administrative Policy No 300 -14,
"Utility Leak Adjustment Policy," is hereby adopted and incorporated into this chapter
by reference as if fully set forth herein. The Finance Director is required to maintain the
administrative leak adjustment policy. Changes to the policy require approval of the
City Council Finance and Safety Committee.
14.04.250 Fire Protection.
A. Any service connection to the main for a fire sprinkler system shall be approved
in advance by the City, and shall be installed at the expense of the owner, and fitted
only with such fixtures as are needed for fire protection and must be entirely
disconnected from those used for other purposes.
B. Any service connection other than fire sprinkler installed on private property for
fire protection, and fitted with fire hydrants, stand pipes or other outlets for fire
protection, shall be approved in advance by the City
C. It is unlawful for any person to fail, neglect or refuse to give the Director or his
duly authorized representative free access at all reasonable hours to all parts of
premises supplied with water from the City mains for the purpose of inspecting the
condition of pipes and fixtures and noting the amount of water being used and the
manner in which it is used.
D The rates for water supplied for fire protection purposes exclusively shall be
deemed service charges and shall be, for any one month or fractional part thereof,
charged in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of
the Tukwila City Council.
E. Water used for any other purpose than for fire protection service shall be
deemed as theft and the owner will be made liable for the cost of water used and a
meter shall be required on any fire protection service connection.
14.04.260 Rates Outside City Limits. The rates for water supplied to consumers not
within the City limits shall be as follows: The same rate schedule as provided in TMC
Sections 14.04.240 and 14.04.250 shall apply. The above rates to consumers outside the
City limits are subject to the same rates to consumers inside the City limits, provided
that nothing in this section shall prevent the City Council from fixing other and
different rates for the sale of water to water districts, provided that all meters for
measuring water to outside consumers are installed within the City limits or within the
limits of easements, franchises, or rights -of -way belonging to the City.
14.04.270 Payment of Charges Delinauencv. All water charges and related fees
shall be due and payable on the first day of each and every month for the water
consumed and the services provided during the previous month and shall be paid to
the Finance Director. In all cases when the water bill becomes delinquent, the Director
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may shut off the water and shall not turn it on again until all arrearages have been paid.
All bills will become delinquent on the eleventh day of the month following the month
that the water was consumed. Interest will be charged on delinquent balances 30 days
in arrears in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of
the Tukwila City Council.
14.04.280 Failure to Receive Bill. Failure to receive a bill will not be recognized as a
valid excuse for failure to pay fees when due. Change of ownership of property and
change in mailing address must be filed in writing with the Finance Director
14.04.290 Bathing or Discarding Substance in City Water System. It is unlawful for
any person to bathe in or to throw any substance into any reservoir, water tank, or
impounding dams of the City water system.
14.04.300 Connection Without Permission. It is unlawful for any person to make
connections with any fixtures or to connect any pipe with any water main or water pipe
belonging to the water system or to open or to close any valves in the system without
first obtaining permission from the Director
14.04.310 Supervisor Authority Appeal to Council. The Director shall have
authority to decide any question that may arise and that is not fully covered in this
chapter, and his decision shall be final unless an appeal is made to the City Council. In
such a case, the decision of the Council shall be final.
14.04.320 Payment by City for Fire Hydrant Supply. The City shall pay to the
Tukwila water department a monthly fee for water furnished to each fire hydrant in the
City in accordance with a fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the
Tukwila City Council.
14.04.330 Temporary Water Meters.
A. Temporary water meters are available on a rental basis from the Public Works
Department, with the rental deposit amount charged in accordance with the fee
schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
B Meters are to be used only for the designated project.
C. Meters are to be returned promptly upon completion of the project or at the end
of 60 days, whichever comes first.
D Meters are to be returned in the same condition as when rented. The user is
responsible for meter damage and shall pay all costs related to repair Lost or stolen
meters are the responsibility of the renter and renter shall pay all costs associated with
replacement of the meter, shall forfeit the rental deposit and shall pay for an estimated
amount of water used.
E. Meters may be moved from one hydrant to another within the same project
providing:
1. Water Department is notified in advance of proposed relocation,
2. Hydrant wrenches are used in making all connections and disconnections.
F Rates for water usage through temporary meters shall be charged in accordance
with the June through September Commercial /Industrial fee schedule to be adopted by
motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
Section 2. New Regulations Established. Provisions for "Backflow Prevention
Assemblies," to be codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 14.06, are hereby
established to read as follows:
14.06.010 Purpose of Chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public
water system from contamination due to backflow tluough cross connections, and
eliminate or control cross-connections between the public water system and any private
water supply
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14.06.020 Authority.
A. The Public Works Director, or his or her designee, shall administer this chapter
The Director's authority includes the establishment of regulations and procedures,
enforcement, and implementation of measures necessary to carry out the intent of this
chapter.
B The Director promulgates and implements the City's policy on cross connection
control for the operation of the Cross Connection Control Program. The Cross
Connection Control Program policy shall be enforced under the requirements of this
Chapter
14.06.030 Definitions.
A. "Backflow" means undesirable reversal of flow of water or other substances
through a cross connection into the public water system or customer's notable water
system.
B. "Avvroved backflow vrevention assembly" means a Reduced Pressure Principle
Assembly (RPPAI, Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly (RPDA), Double Check Valve
Assembly (DCVAI, Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA), Pressure Vacuum
Breaker Assembly (PVBAI, or a Spill- Resistant Vacuum Breaker Assembly (SVBAI that
is approved by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Assemblies that
will be approved will appear on the current approved backflow prevention assemblies
list developed by the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross
Connection Control and Hydraulic Research or other entity acceptable to the DOH —e
the American Water Works Association, used to ssuntcract back pressure or prevent
C. "Cross- connection" means any physical connection whereby a public water supply
is connected, directly or indirectly, with any other water supply system. sewer, drain,
conduit, pool. storage reservoir. plumbing fixture or other device which contains or
may contain contaminated water. sewage or other wastes or liouids of unknown or
unsafe duality, which may be capable of imparting contamination to a public water
supply as a result of backflow. between a public water system and thc customer's water
system and any source of non potable liquid, solid or ;as that could contaminate the
public drinking water supply through backflow.
14.06.040 Cross Connections Declared Unlawful. The installation or maintenance
of a cross connection, which in the opinion of the Director, or his or her designee, will
endanger the water quality of the potable water supply of the City, is unlawful.
14.06.050 Approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies. Approved backflow
prevention assemblies, when required to be installed in the opinion of the Public Works
Director, or his or her designee, shall be installed and maintained by the service
customer on any service connection to the City's water supply system where said
approved backflow prevention assemblies are necessary for the protection of the City's
water supply.
14.06.060 Regulation of Private Water Supplies. Use or operation of a private water
supply system, contrary to the provisions of the ordinances of the City, or the laws of
the State, or the rules and regulations of the DOH regarding public water supplies
where said private system is served by the City public water supply, is unlawful.
14.06.070 Adoption of State Regulations. DOH rules and regulations regarding
public water supplies, entitled "Cross- Connection Control Regulation in Washington
State" codified at WAC 246 290 -490. and the American Water Works Association,
Pacific Northwest Sections' Second Edition of "Accepted Procedure and Practice in
Cross Connection Manual" as they presently exist or are hereafter amended, are
adopted by this reference as if set forth in full and are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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14.06.080 Abatement of Unlawful Cross Connections and Installation of
Approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies Procedure. Cross connections declared
in TMC Chapter 14.06 to be unlawful, whether presently existing or hereinafter
installed, and /or services requiring backflow prevention assemblies and /or unlawful
use or operation of a private water supply system served by the City public water
supply system are public nuisances, and in addition to any other provisions of this code
or the ordinances of the City where abatement of public nuisances shall be subject to
abatement in accordance with the following procedure:
1 In the event that the Public Works Director determines that a nuisance as herein
provided does exist, written notice shall be sent to the person in whose name the water
service is established under the records of the City water department, or alternatively, a
copy of such written notice shall be posted on the premises served.
2. The notice shall provide that the nuisance described herein shall be corrected
within 30 days of the date said notice is mailed or posted on the premises.
3. In the event said nuisance is not abated within the prescribed time, water service
to said premises shall be discontinued.
4. In the event that the nuisance, in the opinion of the Public Works Director, or his
or her designee, presents an immediate danger of contamination to the public water
supply, service from the City water supply system to the premises may be terminated
without prior notice, provided, however, notice will be posted on the premises m the
manner heretofore provided at the time said service is terminated.
14.06.090 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of TMC Chapter 14.06, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of
Chapter 8.45 "Enforcement
Section 3. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 951 §1 (part), 1770 (part), 1766 §1 (part),
1798 §2, 2001 §1, 2187 (part), and 2252 §1 (part) are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after passage and publication as provided by law
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Passed by the City Council.
Published.
Effective Date:
Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON; REPEALING VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 14.08, 14.12 AND 14.16
RELATING TO THE UPDATING AND EXPANDING OF THE
REGULATIONS RELATING TO SEWER RATES AND DISCHARGE
WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have in place an equitable and adequate rate
structure to finance the operation and maintenance of the sewer utility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to establish the appropriate fees for work
requiring a permit and inspection, and
WHEREAS, the City needs additional revenues to adequately fund the sewer utility
and related capital improvements;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Chapter 14.08, "Sewage Waste Disposal Systems hereby reads as
follows:
14.08.010 County Ordinance Adopted. The regulations and provisions of Title 13 of
the Board of Health of King County, Washington. entitled "Board of Health On -site
Sewage Regulations" as they presently exist or are hereafter amended. are adopted by
the reference as if set forth in full and are on file in the office of the Cite Clerk.
Section 2. TMC Chapter 14.12 "Sewer Regulations," hereby reads as follows:
be deemed an excrcisa cf a:
health and safety and the protection of the public from fraud, and it shall be liberally
14.12.020 Definitions. See TMC Section 14.04.010.
A. The "Cihj Superoissr," whenever used in TMC Chapter 14.12, mains not only
such supervisor but any of his authorized assistants or inspectors.
B. "Person," whenever used in TMC Chapter 11.12, means and includes natural persons of either. se;:, a
oysa. The-singular number when necessary
includes the plural, and the masculine pronoun includes the feminine.
14.12.030 Notice Connection Requirements. The owner of each lot or parcel of
real property within the area to be served by the sanitary sewage disposal system, upon
which such lot or parcel of property there shall be situated any building or structure for
human occupancy or use for any purpose, shall within 30 days after the publication in a
newspaper of general circulation within the City of a notice signed by the Mayor and
City Clerk, for connections to be made therewith, cause a connection to be made
between the said sewage system and each such building or structure, provided that
where more than one such building is located on a lot or parcel of land not larger than
50 feet in width and 100 feet in depth, and all such buildings may be served by one
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sanitary sewer connection, only one connection for all such buildings need be made. All
premises upon which any portion of any building is situated within 250 feet of a
sanitary sewer line or lateral shall be deemed to be within the area served by said
sanitary sewage system. All connections shall be made to said sanitary sewage system
in a permanent and sanitary manner subject to the approval of the Director, and shall be
sufficient to carry all sanitary sewage and waste fluids of any kind from said buildings
into said sanitary sewage system, and each toilet, sink, stationary wash stand, or any
other piece or type of equipment having waste fluids shall be connected with said
sanitary sewage system, provided, that where such building or structure has not been
completed before the publication of such notice, connections shall be made on or before
the completion of such building or structure and before any use or occupancy.
14.12.040 Penalty for Late Connection Payment. If any connection shall not be
made within the time herein provided, the Director or such other employee of the City
as the Mayor or City Council designate is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
same to be made and to file a statement of the costs thereof with the City Clerk; and
thereupon a warrant shall be issued under the direction of the City Council against the
sewer fund for the payment of such cost. Such amount, together with a penalty of 10
plus interest at the rate of 8% per annum upon the total amount of such costs and
penalty, shall be assessed against the property upon which the said building or
structure is situated, and shall become a lien thereon as hereinafter provided as in the
case of delinquent sanitary sewer service charges. The total amount when collected
shall be paid into the sewer fund. In the alternative, if any such connection shall not be
made within the time hereinabove provided, the Director or such other employee of the
City as the Mayor and City Council may hereinafter designate, shall certify to the City
Clerk that the connection has not been made, and the City Council shall cause an action
to be instituted in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County
against the owner or owners of the property upon which the building or structure
requiring said person to forthwith cause the connection to be made. Nothing in TMC
Chapter 14.12 shall be construed to relieve the property owner from paying monthly
sanitary sewage service charges as herein established pending the making of the
connection.
14.12.050 Permit Required. It is unlawful for any person to make any opening in
any public sanitary sewer or to connect any private drain or sewer therewith, or to lay,
repair, alter or connect any private drain or sanitary sewer in a public street, avenue,
alley or other public place, unless such person has first obtained a permit to do so from
the Director.
14.12.060 Sanitary Side Sewer Installation Permit Required. It is unlawful for any
person to connect any private sanitary sewer system to the public sanitary sewer system
without complying with all the provisions of TMC Chapter 14.12 in relation thereto and
having a permit to do so from the Director.
14.12.070 Obtaining Permit to Install Sanitary Side Sewer. In order to obtain the
permit provided for in TMC Section 14.12.060, the owner shall file an application
therefor with the Department pursuant to TMC Section 18 104.060, together with plans
and specifications showing the whole course of the drain from the public sanitary sewer
to its connection with the building or premises, and all branches, traps and fixtures to
be connected therewith, which plans and specifications shall be submitted to the
Department for approval, and Director may change or modify the same and designate
the manner in which the connecting sanitary sewers shall be connected with the
building, the place where such connections with the public sanitary sewer shall be
made, and specify the material, size and grade of the connecting sanitary sewer, and
shall endorse his approval on such plans and specifications as originally prepared or as
modified and changed. The owner shall further provide an expressed written consent to
the Department to enter upon such premises for the purposes of inspection as
hereinafter provided. Upon approval of the plans and specifications, the Department
shall issue a permit to the owner to construct that portion of sanitary side sewer within
the owner's property, and shall also issue a work order to the street department to
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install sanitary side sewer from sanitary sewer main to property line, and it is unlawful
for any person to alter the approved plans and specifications or to do any other work
than is provided for in the permit, or to repair, extend, remove or connect to any private
sanitary sewer without first obtaining a permit as provided in TMC Chapter 14.12.
14.12.080 Issuance of Temporary Permit. At the discretion of the Department, a
temporary permit may be issued permitting connection to a public sanitary sewer,
sanitary sewer outfall, or sanitary side sewer The temporary permit shall be revocable
upon 60 days' notice posted on the premises directed to the owner or occupant of the
premises, and in the event that the private sanitary sewers are not disconnected at the
expiration of the notice, the Department of Public Works may disconnect the same and
collect the cost of the disconnection from the owner or occupant of the premises by suit
in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any such temporary permit shall be granted
only on the condition that the permittee will save the City harmless from any damage
by reason of the issuance or revocation of the temporary permit.
14.12.090 Permit to Construct or Extend Sanitary Sewer Inside Property.
A. It is unlawful for any person to construct, extend, relay, or make connections to a
private or lateral sanitary sewer within the property line without obtaining a permit
therefor as provided in TMC Chapter 14.12 and filing a scale drawing showing the
location thereof, as provided in TMC Section 14.12.050
B The Department may issue the permit to the owner or agent of any property to
construct, extend, relay, or make connections to a lateral or private sanitary sewer
inside of property line provided that such owner or agent shall comply with the
applicable provisions of TMC Chapter 14.12.
14.12.100 Additional Work Permit. When a permit has been issued for a private
sanitary sewer or drain, as provided in TMC Chapter 14.12, no additional work shall be
put in without the approval of the Department, and a new permit must be taken out
covering all such additional work.
14.12.110 New Permit Fee. In case work shall not be done or completed within the
time specified in any permit and no extension thereof has been granted, a new permit
shall be applied for and all applicable fees will be charged.
14.12.120 Time Limit. No permit issued under the provisions of TMC Chapter 14.12
shall be valid for a longer period than that specified in the permit, but the same may be
renewed or extended at the reasonable discretion of the Director upon application
therefor prior to the expiration of the time originally limited in the permit.
14.12.130 Display of Permit. The permit from the Department required under the
terms of TMC Chapter 14,12 must, at all times during the performance of the work and
until the completion thereof, be posted in some conspicuous place at or near the work.
14.12.140 Work Without a Permit. It shall be the duty of any police officer, in case
he finds any person engaged in the work of breaking the ground for the purpose of
making connections with the public sanitary sewer, to ascertain if such person has a
permit from the Department to make such sanitary sewer connections, and in the event
that such person has no permit for making such connections, it shall be the duty of such
officer to immediately report the fact to the Director
14.12.150 Description of Sanitary Side Sewers. All sanitary side sewers shall be
laid on not less than 2% grade, nor more than two vertical to one foot horizontal, shall
not be less than 30 inches from any building; shall have not less than 12 inches of cover
inside the property line; and shall be not less than six inches in diameter from the main
sanitary sewer to the property line. No storm drains, such as roof, patio or yard drains,
shall be connected directly or indirectly to the sanitary sewers. Not more than one
house shall be connected with a lateral sanitary sewer, except where such connection is
made inside the property line and the owner or owners of such property shall make and
file in the office of the City Clerk an easement for such purposes, except also, where
connection is to an existing sanitary side sewer within a public street, and written
permission from the owner or owners of the premises served by such sanitary side
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sewer has been filed with the Director. In the event that physical or other conditions
render the enforcement of the above provisions impracticable, the Director may issue a
special permit for the installation of a lateral or private sanitary sewer requiring
compliance only with the above conditions, as far as practicable; but such special permit
shall be issued only upon the condition that the permittee will save the City harmless
from any damages by reason of such installation.
14.12.170 Call for Inspection. Any person performing work under permit pursuant
to the provisions of TMC Chapter 14.12 shall notify the Director when the work will be
ready for inspection, and shall specify in such notice the location of the premises. If the
inspector finds the work or material used is not in accordance with the provisions of
TMC Chapter 14.12, he shall notify the person doing the work and also the owner of the
premises by posting a written notice upon the premises, and such posted notice shall be
all the notice that is required to be given of the defects in the work or material found in
such inspection, and a copy of such notice shall be kept on file in the office of the
Director.
14.12.180 Inspection Before Trenches Filled. No trench shall be filled or any
connecting sanitary sewer covered, until the work from the point where the same
connects with the public sanitary sewer or other outlet to the point where it connects
with the iron pipe or other plumbing of the building or premises to be connected shall
have been inspected and approved by or under the directions of the Director and until
the same shall have been made in all respects to conform to the provisions of TMC
Chapter 14.12.
14.12.190 Inspector's Right of Entry. For the purpose of examining any or all
private sanitary sewers or drains and of ascertaining whether the provisions of TMC
Chapter 14.12 are being complied with, the Director or his duly authorized
representatives or agents shall, upon the issuance of a search warrant or in any
emergency or when consent has been given, at all reasonable times have the right to
enter and inspect such buildings; and it is unlawful for any person to prevent or
attempt to prevent any entrance or inspection, or to obstruct or interfere with any such
officer while engaged in such an inspection.
the City sewer cystcm is included in thc initial permit fcc. For eoch additional
inspection after thc second, a fc.2 will bc charged in accordance with thc fcc schedule to
bc adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
14.12.210 Improper Work Completion by City. If any work done in pursuance of
a permit granted, as prescribed in TMC Chapter 14.12, is not constructed and completed
in accordance with the provisions of TMC Chapter 14.12 and the plans and
specifications as approved by the Director, and if the contractor or person doing the
work refuses to properly construct and complete the work, notice of the failure or
refusal shall be given to the owner of the property, for whom the work is being done, as
provided in TMC Chapter 14.12; and the Director shall cause the work to be completed
and the sewer connected in the proper mariner, and the full cost of the work and any
materials necessary therefor shall be charged and become a lien against the property,
and shall be collected in the manner provided in TMC Chapter 14.12.
14.12.220 Obstructed or Broken Sewer Repair. Whenever any private sewer
connected with any public sanitary sewer becomes obstructed, broken or out of order,
and if the owner, agent or occupant of the premises fails to repair the same after five
days when notified to do so by the Director, the Director is authorized to remove,
reconstruct, replace, alter or clear the same as he may deem expedient, at the expense of
the owner, agent or occupant of the premises; and when two or more houses or
buildings are connected with the same private sanitary sewer, the owners, agents or
occupants shall be jointly and equally liable for any work done by the City supervisor
under TMC Section 14.12.220
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14.12.230 Injury to Public Sewers and Drains. It is unlawful for any person to
injure, break, remove or alter any portion of any manhole, clean -out, flush tank, or any
part of the public sanitary sewers or drains of the City
14.12.240 Depositing Rubbish in Public Sewers and Drains. It is unlawful for any
person to deposit in any manhole, clean -out, flush tank, sanitary sewer opening, drain,
ditch, or natural water course any garbage, rubbish, dead animals or any substance that
will obstruct, or have a tendency to obstruct, the flow of any sanitary sewer, drain, ditch
or natural water course.
14.12.250 Exhaust Steam and Hot Water. No steam exhaust or blow -off, or any
heated water higher than 150° Fahrenheit shall be discharged into a sanitary sewer.
14.12.260 Unlawful Discharge of Prohibited Foreign Substance into Public Sewer.
A. It is unlawful to discharge or cause to be discharged into any sewer any waste
which may have an adverse or harmful effect on the sanitary sewer system, public
treatment works, its personnel or equipment. None of the following waters or wastes
shall be discharged into the public sanitary sewer:
1. Polar and non -polar fats. oils, or grease (FOG in amounts that exceed King
County wastewater division standards or cause a visible sheen on the discharge or in
the public sewer system or build -up of grease in any public sewer facility or which
accumulations either alone or in combination with other discharges cause obstructions
of the public sewer system:
2. Any gasoline, benzene. fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive liauid, solid,
or gas;
3. Food waste or animal parts, including food grinder waste, that cannot pass
through a one quarter inch sieve:
4. Any ashes, cinders. sand, gravel, mud, straw. grass, metal, glass, rags,
feathers, tar. plastics, wood, paunch manure or any other solid or viscous substances
capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers or other interference with the
prover operation of the sewerage works.
5. Any waters or wastes having a off lower than 5.5 or higher than 9.0, or
having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures,
equipment and personnel.
6. Any waters or wastes containing a toxic or poisonous substance in sufficient
quantity to iniure or interfere with any sewage treatment process, constitute a hazard to
humans or animals, or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the treatment plant;
7. Any water or wastes containing suspended solids of such character and
quantity that unusual attention or expense is required to handle such materials at the
sewage treatment plant;
8. Any noxious or malodorous substance capable of creating a public nuisance.
14.12.263 Pretreatment Facilities.
A. All such prohibited substances identified in TMC Section 14.12.260 shall be
intercepted by an adeauate and suitable separation device or interceptor, installed in
such a manner that allows the safe and convenient removal of the waste product or
other prohibited substances. materials or liauid as identified in TMC Section 14.12.260.
which shall not flow or be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. All such
interceptors shall be of design, construction and capacity as shall be approved by the
City Engineer. The grease interceptor shall be adeauately maintained and readily
accessible for inspection by the City at any time to ensure its proper operation.
B. Any violation of this section is subiect to the terms specified in "Enforcement" as
set forth in TMC 14.12.265.
14.12.265 Unlawful Discharge Enforcement. All violations of TMC Section
14.12.260 shall be considered civil infractions, and are subject to the actions and
penalties set forth in TMC Chapter 8 45
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14.12.270 Discharge of Surface or Subsurface Drainage. It is unlawful to discharge
surface or subsurface drainage into any portion of the sanitary sewer system.
14.12.280 Trees and Shrubbery Obstructing Sewers. It is unlawful to plant poplar,
cottonwood, soft maple, gum, or any other tree or any shrub whose roots are likely to
obstruct public or private sanitary sewers, within 30 feet of any public or private sewer
or drainpipe. The Director is authorized to remove any trees or shrubs from any public
street, or the roots of any trees or shrubs that extend into any public street, when said
trees or the roots thereof are obstructing, or when he determines they are liable to
obstruct, public or private sanitary sewers or drains; provided, however, that he shall
give ten days notice in writing to the owner or occupant of the abutting property to
remove the same; and if the owner or occupant fails refuses so to do so, the reasonable
cost of removal when done by the Director shall be a charge against, and a lien upon,
the abutting property from which such trees or shrubs are removed, and the Director is
authorized and directed to collect such charge by suit maintained in the name of the
City as plaintiff, against the owner, in any court of competent jurisdiction.
14.12.290 Non compliance Notice Remedy. When any sanitary sewer is
constructed, laid, connected or repaired, and does not comply with the provisions of
TMC Chapter 14.12, or where it is determined by the Director that a sanitary side sewer
is obstructed, broken or inadequate and is a menace to health, or is liable to cause
damage to public or private property, the Director shall give notice to the owner, agent
or occupant of the property in which such condition exists, of such condition, and if he
refuses to construct, relay, reconstruct or remove the obstruction of said sanitary side
sewer within the time specified in such notice, the Director may perform such work as
may be necessary to comply with TMC Chapter 14.12, and the cost of such work as
done by the Director shall be assessed against the property or collected from the person
responsible for the condition, and the amount thereof shall become a lien upon the
property, and the City Attorney is authorized, empowered and directed to collect such
cost, either by the foreclosure of the lien or by a suit against the owner or occupant of
the property, or other person responsible for such condition, which suit shall be
maintained in the name of the City as plaintiff, in any court of competent jurisdiction.
14.12.300 Regulation Authority. The Director may make and issue such rules and
regulations as may be expedient and necessary to carry out the provisions of TMC
Chapter 14.12.
14.12.310 Lien Collection Notice.
A. Whenever any sum of money is to be charged as a lien upon the particular
property upon which work shall be done by any department of the City under the
terms and provisions of TMC Chapter 14.12, the manner and method of collecting said
amounts shall be substantially as follows:
The owner or agent of the property shall be given a notice in writing by the
Department that said owner or agent is required to do the particular work at the
expense of the property owner. The notice shall be in substantially the following form.
"To Owner, and Agent, of that certain property
described as Lot J in Block Addition to the City of Tukwila, King County,
Washington:
You are hereby notified to perform the following work upon the above described
property within 10 days of the date of the service of this notice upon you, viz.
And you are further notified that if you do not perform said work within said
period of 10 days, then the City of Tukwila will perform the same and charge the
amount of said work against said property, and will proceed to collect the same
according to law.
The City Of Tukwila
By.
Director"
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B. A copy of this notice shall be posted upon the property affected, and a further
copy shall be mailed to the agent or owner at his last known address. In case the agent
or owner fails to perform the work within ten days, after the notice shall have been
mailed and posted, then the work shall be done by the proper department of the City;
and as soon as practicable after the work is performed, the owner or agent shall be
notified in the same manner as provided in TMC Chapter 14.12, that the work has been
done by the City, and of the amount of the charge for doing the work and shall require
either to pay to the Finance Director said amount, within 30 days after the date of the
posting and mailing of the notice to him, or to file with the City Council objections in
writing against said charge. The form of notice just provided for shall be substantially
as follows:
"To Owner, and Agent, of that certain property
described as Lot in Block Addition to the City of Tukwila, King County,
Washington.
You are hereby notified that pursuant to a former notice given you upon the
day of 20 the City of Tukwila has performed the work required to be
done pursuant to the said former notice, and that the cost and expense of doing said
work is the sum of dollars. You are further notified that unless you pay said
amount to the City Finance Department, or file objections against said amount within 30
days of the date of service of this notice upon you, the same shall be a lien against the
above described real property and will be collected by the City of Tukwila according to
law
The City Of Tukwila
By
Director"
C. The City Council shall at its next regular meeting after the filing of any objections
or as soon thereafter as may be convenient, hear the same. At such hearing, the Council
may take any action in the matter as may seem just. After said hearing, or after the
expiration of the 30 -day period hereinbefore provided for when no objection is filed, the
amount thereof shall become a lien against the property upon which the work was
performed, and the City Attorney is authorized to proceed to collect the amount in any
lawful manner.
Section 3. TMC Chapter 14.16, "Sewer Charges," hereby reads as follows.
14.16.010 Definitions
A. "Commercial and industrial sewage service" means sewage collection and /or
sewage disposal service, furnished or available to the use of premises used or engaged
in the selling, manufacturing, processing, and/ or dispensing of products or services, or
otherwise catering to the public.
B "Dwelling unit" means a unit in an apartment house, rooming house, trailer
court, motel, hotel, building or space for human habitation having plumbing facilities
for preparation of food, washing dishes, etc., and /or for bathing, and for toilet
purposes, for the exclusive use of the individual or individuals occupying the dwelling
unit.
C. "Multiple dwelling (permanent type) sewage service" means sewage collection
and /or sewage disposal service, furnished or available to the use of premises used for
renting of apartments, rooms, other dwelling units with water connections, providing
for human habitation on a permanent basis.
D "Multiple dwelling (transient type) sewage service" means sewage collection and/ or
sewage disposal service, furnished or available to the use of premises used for renting
of motels, hotels, trailer space, and any other building or space providing for human
habitation on a transient basis.
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E. "Multiple tenant commercial and/or industrial unit sewage service" means sewage
collection and /or sewage disposal service, furnished or available to the use of premises
used for renting, leasing, subleasing or sale to more than one tenant within a single
structure for the purpose of retail or wholesale sales, commercial or industrial use for
the manufacture, processing, assembly, disassembly or other related use of similar
nature.
F. "Recipient of service" All property owners within the City, within the area served
by the sewerage system of the City, are hereby required and shall be compelled to
connect their private drains and sewers with the sewerage system of the City; and it is
unlawful for any property owner to fail or refuse to make such connections.
G. "Residential sewage service" means sewage collection and /or sewage disposal
furnished or available to the use of premises used primarily for human habitation,
excluding those premises used for the renting of rooms, apartments, and trailer space.
I. "Sanitary side sewer" means a sanitary sewer laid generally perpendicularly from
a main sanitary sewer in a public right -of -way to the property line of the property to be
served by the sewage collection and /or sewer disposal service.
J "School sewage service" means sewage collection and /or sewage disposal service
furnished or available to the use of premises used for public and /or private schools.
K. "Sewage collection system" means the collection and carrying of sewage through
the City's system of sanitary sewers.
L. "Sewage disposal service" means the disposition of sewage by purification in a
sewage treatment plant.
14.16.020 Date of Commencement and Payment for Service Charges. Charges shall
be made for all sewage collection service and /or sewage disposal service furnished, or
available for use, from November 30, 1961. Service and cha_bss shall be on a monthly
basis, from thc 28-
st day of thc month following thc service month
billing-is made, and shall be delinquent after that date. All charges shall be billed to the
recipient premise:, sr to the person charged for water furnished by the City, if other
than the owner. All sewer charges and related fees shall be due and sayable on the first
day of each and every month for the sewer and services provided during the previous
month and shall be paid to the Finance Director. All bills will become delinouent on the
eleventh day of the following month.
14.16.030 Schedule of Charges. Rates and charges for sewer service furnished and
available for use shall be paid by the owner of the property and shall be as follows:
1. Residential Sewage Service (single dwelling unit) A flat monthly rate for each
single family residence shall be charged in accordance with the fee schedule to be
adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council. Every person 62 years of
age or older (if married, then either spouse) and every person totally and permanently
disabled residing in a separately metered dwelling and who is paying directly for such
separately billed service either as owner, purchaser or renter and whose individual
disposable income, if a single person, or whose combined disposable income, if a
married couple, from all sources is less than $32,000 per year, shall pay a rate equal to
50% of sewer service charges. Every such person shall file with the Finance Department
their affidavit that they are qualified to be charged the special rate. Such affidavits are
to contain information as required by the Finance Director in order to establish
eligibility Each affidavit will also include an unqualified promise to inform the City of
any changes in financial condition that would disqualify the person for special rates.
The Finance Director may require affidavits on an annual basis if deemed necessary
2. Residential Sewage Service (multiple dwelling unit, permanent type) A flat monthly
rate for each dwelling unit shall be charged in accordance with the fee schedule to be
adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
3 School Sewage Service The rate shall be the commercial /industrial sewage rate.
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4. Commercial and Industrial Sewage Service Each account will be charged a flat
monthly rate in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution
of the Tukwila City Council. In addition, the charge for sewage service on premises
using more than 750 cubic feet of water per month shall be at the rate per 750 cubic feet,
in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the
Tukwila City Council.
5. Payment of charges Interest will be charged on delinouent balances 30 days in
arrears in accordance with a fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the
Tukwila City Council. All balances will become delinouent on the eleventh day of the
month following the month that the sewer service was provided.
14.16.040 Special Rates.
A. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the charging of special rates under
agreement between the City and commercial and/ or industrial recipient.
B For the properties complying with TMC Section 14.16.040, the charges for sewer
services outside the corporate limits of the City shall be the same as those charged
within the City, provided that the parties seeking the service shall have paid for the
construction of their sewer by a Local Improvement District or by and at their sole
expense in accordance with applicable ordinances, regulations, specifications and
comprehensive sewage plans of the City Prior to the connection of the sewer service
outside the City limits, a written sewer service contract shall be made and executed
between the City and the customer
C. For those properties outside the City corporate limits requesting sewer service
who do not comply with the provisions of TMC Section 14.16.040B, the charges for
sewer service shall be two times the amount chargeable under TMC Section 14.16 030, if
the service was provided within the corporate limits of the City Prior to the connection
of the sewer service outside the City limits, a written sewer service contract shall be
made and executed between the City and the customer
D The coruiection of service outside the City limits shall be solely at the discretion
of the City Council.
14.16.050 Responsibility of Owner to Pay. All accounts for sewer shall be the
responsibility of the owner of the property for which the service was installed
regardless of whether the property has a tenant or third -party paving agents. A fee will
be charged for the administrative cost of updating the utility records for changes in
owners. tenants, and/ or third party paving agents in accordance with the fee schedule
to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.,
14.16.055 Sewer Bill Leak Adjustments. City Administrative Policy No 300 -14,
"Utility Leak Adjustment Policy," is hereby adopted and incorporated into this Chapter
by reference. The Finance Director is required to maintain the administrative Utility
Leak Adjustment Policy Changes to the Policy require approval of the City Council
Finance and Safety Committee.
14.16.060 City/King County Agreement Charges. In addition to those charges set
forth in TMC Section 14.16.030, there shall be charged each month those charges as set
forth and defined in Section 5 of the Tukwila /King County agreement as adopted by
Ordinance 461. King County in this context refers to King County Department of
Natural Resources and Parks. Wastewater Treatment Division.
14.16.065 Citv/Kinz County Wastewater Treatment Rate
A. Regular Rate: The City /King County METRO charges as provided in TMC
Section 14.16.060 and as required by the Agreement for Sewage Disposal between King
County METRO and the City of Tukwila is set at the most current King County rate per
month per residential customer and per residential customer equivalent as now defined
or hereafter amended in the agreement for sewage disposal between King County
METRO and the City of Tukwila.
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B. Reduced Rate. Every person 62 years of age or older (if married, then either
spouse) and every person totally and permanently disabled residing in a separately
metered dwelling and who is paying directly for such separately billed service either as
owner, purchaser or renter and whose individual disposable income, if a single person,
or whose combined disposable income, if a married couple, from all sources is less than
$32,000 per year, shall pay a rate equal to 50% of the City /King County METRO charge.
Every such person shall file with the Finance Department their affidavit that they are
qualified to receive the special rate. Such affidavits are to contain information as
required by the Finance Director in order to establish eligibility Each affidavit will also
include an unqualified promise to inform the City of any changes in financial condition
that would disqualify the person for special rates. The Finance Director may require
affidavits on an annual basis if deemed necessary
14.16.070 Regular Connection Charge. In addition to the permit fees required by
TMC Chapter 14.16, the property owner seeking connection to the sewerage system of
the City, in order that such property owner shall bear his equitable share of the cost of
the City's entire sewer system, shall pay, prior to connection to a City sewer, a regular
connection charge in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or
resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
1. The fec for inch single dwelling house shall be $10.00.
2. The fee for multiple dwelling structures such as duplex houses, bungalow courts,
$150.00 for the first dwelling unit and $5000 hsr .ash additional dwelling unit.
e!,!!! .a a maximum fee limit of $1,500. The minimum fec for
14.16.072 Special Connection Charge Payment. In addition to the regular
connection charge imposed under TMC Section 14.16.070, a special connection charge
shall be paid by the owners of properties which have not been assessed or charged or
borne an equitable share of the cost of the City sewerage system. Such charge shall be
paid prior to connection to the City sewer and shall be in an amount to be computed
under TMC Section 14.16.074.
14.16.074 Special Connection Charge Computation. The special connection
charge imposed by TMC Section 14.16.072 shall be paid to the sewer fund and shall be
computed as follows:
1. For lateral sewers The number of units of property furnished to be served by the
sewer determined in the manner prescribed in RCW 35 44.030 and 35 44.040 for
determining "assessable units of frontage" shall be multiplied by the average five -year
local improvement assessment per unit of frontage for lateral sewers for the five -year
period in which the property to be connected was constructed and accepted as
completed, as follows:
1 Year 1 1955 -59 1 1960 -64 1 1965 -69 1 1970 1
Sewer $5.26 $811 $10,97 I $12.00
Rate
The lateral sewer charge shall be waived by the City providing the owner, developer
or applicant constructs at his own expense a sanitary sewer to serve his property, and
providing that the sewer is in compliance with the comprehensive sewage plan and
specifications and requirements of the City The City shall also waive the area or trunk
sewer charge if the owner, developer or applicant constructs at his sole expense a
sanitary sewer so as to serve other properties, and is over -sized to accept sewage
generated from other properties, which properties are not contributing to the
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construction cost of the over sizing. The construction shall be in accordance with the
comprehensive sewage plan and specifications and requirements of the City
2. For trunk sewers The number of square feet of property area to be served by the
sewer shall be multiplied by the average local improvement assessment per square foot
for trunk sewers for the five -year period in which the trunk sewer to which the lateral
sewer serving the property is to be connected was constructed and accepted, as follows.
1 Year 1 1955 -59 1 1960 -64 1 1965 -69 1 1970 1
Sewer Rate
Der Sq. Ft. .0160 1 0195 1 0200 1 .0200
Such special connection charge for property abutting on a street, in which a sewer can
be constructed or extended to serve such property, shall be computed as if the sewer
were so constructed or extended, and the special connection charge for property located
back from the margin of the street in which the sewer exists and outside of the
assessment district created therefor shall be made giving consideration to the distance
of the property from the street margin. In no case shall credit be allowed for the cost of
extra length of side sewer required for connection to the City's sewerage system.
Provided, that in cases where application of the foregoing formula to a particular
property results in a charge which because of unusual conditions is in excess of charges
to similar properties, the Director with express approval of the City Council is
authorized to reduce the special connection charge to the amount charged to properties
similarly situated.
14.16.076 Special Connection Charge Inclusion of Property in Local
Improvement District Credit. If the property for which a special connection charge
has been paid is subsequently included in a Local Improvement District for the
construction of sewers of a similar nature, the amount so paid shall be credited to the
assessment against such property, and such amount shall be paid from the sewer fund
to such Local Improvement District fund.
14.16.078 Side Sewer Stub Installation. If the side sewer stub has not been installed
to the property line where the property owner elects to connect, it shall be his
responsibility to acquire the necessary permits and bear the cost of all necessary
construction to provide the required side sewer stub connection to the sanitary sewer
Any property served by the sewer stub connection that has been installed, but which
was never assessed nor paid for, shall pay the charge in accordance with the fee
schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council prior to
connection to or for the stub
14.16.080 Conformance to Comprehensive Sewage Plan Lateral and Trunk Sewer
Dedication. No sewer shall be connected to the City system that does not conform to
the comprehensive sewage plan. Prior to being accepted by the City and connected to
the City sewer system, all lateral and trunk sewers shall be dedicated to the City
pursuant to a developer's agreement or similar agreement satisfactory to the City.
14.16.090 Lien for Unpaid Charges. The City shall have a lien against the property
to which sewer service has been furnished for the delinquent and unpaid rates and
charges therefor in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or
resolution of the Tukwila City Council. All costs and fees of foreclosing the unpaid
sewer costs shall be included in the charges to be paid. The City shall and is required to
enforce said liens and foreclose the same in the manner provided by law
14.16.100 Police Power. It is declared to be necessary for the protection of the health
of the people of Tukwila that all property within the City within the area served by said
sewerage system be connected therewith, and TMC Chapter 14.16 is declared to be an
exercise by the police power of the City
14.16.110 Penalty for Violation. Any violation of any provision, or failure to
comply with any of the requirements of TMC Chapter 14.16, shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of TMC Chapter 8 45 "Enforcement
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Section 5. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 342; 578 (part), 599 §1, 941 91, 1714 91 (part),
1770 97, 98, 99, and §10; 1838 911, 2026 §1, 92 and 93, 2138 91, 2212 §1, 2243 91, and 92;
2252 92; are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force January 1,
2011 and will include consumption used for the January 31, 2011 Sewer /King County
billing calculations.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED•
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Passed by the City Council.
Published:
Effective Date:
Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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Utilities Committee
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UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Joe Duffle and Allan Ekberg
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Pat Brodin, Gail Labanara, Mike Cusick, Ryan Larson, Mary
Miotke, Shawn Hunstock, and Peggy McCarthy
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5.02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Cascade Water Alliance Update
As an information only item, staff informed the Committee of the 2011 budget update from the Cascade
Water Alliance. Monthly commodity charges will increase from 6% to 12% This fluctuation was due to
Bellevue being double charged for water that flowed through the Bellevue pipeline into Issaquah and
Sammamish Plateau. This adjustment for Bellevue then caused the entire rate model for the 8 cities to be
recalculated and a one -time adjustment to all members for 2011. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Water and Sewer Ordinances
Staff is seeking Council approval of two ordinances updating the water and sewer chapter of the Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC).
The chapter has not been completely updated in some time and staff wanted the fees to be included in the
Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution (see below). Committee reviewed all of the underlined changes
with discussion. Regulation changes included updated backflow assembly requirements (14 06 03) and
unlawful discharge of prohibited foreign substances into the public sewer (14.12.250)
There are three new fees for unauthorized water usage, special meter reads, and an administrative fee for
changing the name /address on a utility bilI. Interest will now be charged on delinquent utility accounts
rather than a flat fee Staff originally proposed changing Section 14 17 regarding sewer connection
charges, but after review by the City Attorney, those sections will not be changed and will not be
forwarded to the COW UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 8 COW FOR
DISCUSSION.
C. Water. Sewer. and Surface Water Rate Increases for 2011
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution adopting a new Public Works Fee Schedule which will
reflect increased water, sewer, and surface water rates for 2011. Committee Member Ekberg suggested
that the Resolution also include the old fees.
Water. In order to maintain current levels of service and lessen the impact of future increases to
purchased water, staff is recommending an increase to the minimum water meter charge from $8 00 to
$10 00 for residential customers and for commercial /industrial, from $20.00 $360 00 to $30 00
$480.00 (see draft resolution for specific service charges). Water revenue remains flat due to the
economic downturn and summer consumption was down due to the weather. Increasing the base rate
would be the most logical cost increase implementation since consumption levels are not changing
Additionally, Cascade Water Alliance rates are projected to increase 5.8% in 2011 and 15.6% in 2012
Water service charges and fire protection services also have proposed increases.
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 10-124 J ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2010
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution updating Public Works Fee Schedule for the 2011 Water, Sewer, and
Surface Water Rates.
CATEGORY Discusszon n Motion Resolution Ordinance I I BtdAward n Public Hearzng U Other
Mtg Date 11/08/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date 11/15/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance n Fzre Legal P&R n Police PIT/
SPONSOR'S The City's water, sewer, and surface water rates need to be increased to meet operational and
SUMMARY capital expenditures for their corresponding enterprise funds. The single and multi family minimum
water meter charge will increase from $8.00 to $10.00. The sewer fund's monthly residential flat rate
will increase from $13.39 to $16.06. King County is increasing their sewer fee from $31.90 to $36.10
per month in 2011. The surface water fees will increase from $85.00 to $93.00 for residential
parcels. Increases are also being proposed for water services and fire protection fees.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg CA &P Cmte 1 1 F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utihties Cmte Arts Comm. 1 I Parks Comm. n Planning Comm.
DATE: 10/26/10
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Public Works
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fund Source: 401, 402, 412 WATER, SEWER, SURFACE WATER FUNDS
Comments:
1 MTG. DATE 1 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
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1 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
11/08/10 Informational Memorandum dated 10/12/09
Exhibit A Rate Matrix
Exhibit B King County Ordinance No. 16858 (with Attachment A)
Exhibit C Comparison of Rates with adjoining cities
1 Exhibit D Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution
I I Minutes from the Utilities Committee meeting of 10/26/10
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sy City of Tukwila
a A Jim Haggerton, Mayor
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`I 9o INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Haggerton
UTILITIES COMMITTEE o
From: Public Works Directory
Date: October 12, 2010
Subject: Water. Sewer. and Surface Water Rates for 2011
ISSUE
Adopt 2011 water, sewer, and surface water rate increases.
WATER
Public Works has analyzed the needs of the water enterprise fund. Cascade Water
Alliance's (CWA) wholesale water rates are projected to increase 5.8% for 2011 and
15.6% in 2012. A rate increase on the minimum water meter charge (see Table 1) is
being proposed to maintain the current level of service and lessen the impact of future
increases for purchased water. A portion of this increase will provide the funds
necessary for continuing operational and capital needs. Exhibit A is an overview of all of
the Proposed Utility Rate Increases for residential customers. Exhibit C -1 shows a
comparison of adjoining cities and their water rates. Exhibit D is the Resolution which
updates the Public Works Fee Schedule.
In addition we are presenting an updated Water and Sewer Ordinance that will include
some additional fees in the Public Works Fee Schedule. The monthly fire protection
service charges and fire hydrant fees will also be increased in 2011.
SEWER
King County Ordinance No. 16858 has a 13.17% sewer rate increase for the King
County sewage disposal fees in 2011. The rate will increase from $31.90 to $36.10 per
residential customer equivalent per month. The King County sewage treatment capacity
charge (for any new sewer connections) will increase from the current $49.07 to $50.45
per month for fifteen years for any sewer connection occurring between January 1, 2011
and December 31, 2011. Exhibit B is King County Ordinance No. 16858.
Tukwila's sewer base rate is scheduled for an increase (see Table 2) in accordance with
the rate model which analyzes the City's operational and capital needs. The City's
sewer rate will increase from $13.39 to $16.06 per residential connection and from
$23.43 to $28.12 for up to 750 cubic feet or fraction thereof for commercial /industrial
customers. Exhibit C -1 shows a comparison of adjoining cities and their sewer rates.
SURFACE WATER
Tukwila's surface water base rate is scheduled for an increase in 2011. The City's
surface water rate will increase from $85.00 to $93.00 per residential parcel, per year
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and will range from $11.19 to $93.55 per 4,356 sq. ft for all other parcels. Exhibit C -2
shows a comparison with other cities and their surface water rates.
TABLE 1 WATER RATES PROPOSED FOR 2011
Current 2010
CATEGORY Minimum Meter Proposed for
Charge 2011
Single Family $8.00 $10.00
Multi- Family (each condo, apt, or dwelling unit) $8.00 II $10.00
Commercial /Industrial $20.00 $360.00 1 $30.00 $480.00
Fire Protection Service Charges $6.00 $216.00 $9.00 $260.00
Fire Hydrant per month $15.00 $20.00
Water Turn On Fee $25.00 $50.00
TABLE 2 SEWER RATES PROPOSED FOR 2011
CATEGORY Current 2010 Rates Proposed for 2011
Residential Sewer Service Flat rate of $13.39 Flat rate of $16.06
(single dwelling unit) per month per month
Residential Sewer Service Flat rate of $13.39 per Flat rate of $16.06 per
(multiple dwelling unit, permanent type) month for each dwelling unit month for each dwelling unit
Flat rate of $23.43 Flat rate of $28.12
Commercial /Industrial Sewer Service per month and, any usage per month and, any usage
over 750 cubic feet of water over 750 cubic feet of water
per month shall be at the per month shall be at the
rate of $23.43 per 750 cf rate of $28.12 per 750 cf
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to adopt the City's 2011 water, sewer, and surface water
proposed rate increases in accordance with the Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution
and consider this item at the November 8, 2010 Committee of the Whole Meeting and
subsequent November 15, 2010 Regular Meeting.
Attachments Exhibit A Rate Matrix
Exhibit B King County Ordinance No. 16858
Exhibit C -1 C -2 Comparison of Rates with Adjoining Cities
Exhibit D Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution
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City of Tukwila Proposed Utility Rate Increases With 10 Utility Tax
Monthly Fees for Residential Customers
Utility 1 2005 I 2006 1 2007 1 2008 I 2009 I 2010 1 °=s °'2011 V I 2012 I 2013 1 2014 1 2015 1 2016 I1 Total
WATER I +3% I +10% +15% +15% +10% +10% +10% +10%
+5% +10%
+11.7% +5% +5% +5%
CWA Purchased Water Pass through $2.98 to $3.07 $3.07 to $3.38 $3.38 to $3.77 $3.89 to $4.08 $4.08 to $4.28 $4.49 to $4.71 $4.94 to $5.18
(Average monthly rate with 10 ccf) 1 $0.90 $3.10 $3.90 $1.90 $2.00 $2.20 $2.40 $16.40
+3.3% +5% +5% +5%
City of Tukwila Water $3.77 to $3.89 $4.28 to $4 49 $4.71 to $4.94 $5.18 to $5.44
(Average monthly rate with 10 ccf) $1.20 92.10 92.30 $2.60 $8.20
+20% Range 3%-20% Range'3 %-20 Range 3 -20% Range 3%-20%
City of Tukwila Minimum Monthly $45 to $54 $6.00 to $8.00 $8.00 :to $10.00 $10.00 to $12.00 $12.00 to $14.00
charge per meter /each dwelling unit $9.00 $2.00 °-'i -$2,00 'F $2.00 $2.00 $8.00
and.Ftre L
Fire lines only mist: wtrsivds,
SEWER
+9% 0% +9 17% 0% +14 13% 0% 1- 13.17% 0% +9.3% +2.5% +5.1% +0.7%
King County Sewer Treatment $23.40 to $25.6C $25.60 $25.60 to $27.9` $27.95 $27.95 to $31.90 $31.90 $31,9010338,10 $36.10 $36.10 to $39.46 39.46 to $40.46 $40.46 to $42.53 $42.53 to $42.83
(Monthly Flat Rate) $2.20 $2.35 7 $0.00 $3.95 •$4,20• $3.36 $1.00 92.07 $0.30 $19.43
+15% +10% +15% +15% +15% iii. +2°, 0 +20% +20% +20% +20% +15%
City of Tukwila Sewer $7 $7 to $8 $8 to $8.80 $8.80 to $10.12 $10.12 to $11.64 $11.64 to $13.39 ,$13.89 to.$16.06, $16.06 to $19.26 $19.26 to $23.10 $23.10 to $27.72 $27.72 to $33.26 $33.26 to $38.24
(Monthly Flat Rate) 0.00 $1.00 $0.80 $1.32 $1.52 $1.75 42.67 $3.20 $3.84 $4.62 $5.54 $4.98 $31.24
Monthly Sewer Bit (Residential) $32.60 $33.60 $36.75 $38.07 543.54 $45.29 ~$52:16 555.36 $62.56 $68.18 $75.79 $81.07
King County Metro Capacity Charge $34.05 $34.05 $42.00 $46.25 $47.64 $49.07 $50.45 $52.05 $53.62 $55.22 $56.88 $58.58
(information only) $5,195.65 $5,721 40 $5,893.35 $6,070.25
SURFACE WATER
City of Tukwila Surface Water +20% +15% +20% +10% +10% +10% +5% +5% +5%
Annual Charge (billed Jan July) $52 to $62 $62.00 $62 to $71 $71.00 $71 to $85 $85 to $93 $93 to $102 $102 to $112 $112 to $117 $117 to $123 9123 to $129
Annual Charge divided monthly $4.3310 $5.17 $5.17 to $5.92 $5.92 to $7.08 $7,08 to $7.75 $7.75 to $8.50 $8.50 to $9.33 $9.33 to $9.75 $9.75 to $10.25 $10.25 to $10.75
Monthly Increase for chart $0.84 $0.75 $1 16 $0.67 50.75 $0.83 90.42 50.50 $0.50 $6.42
Total per Month $2.20 $1.84 $4.05 $5.17 $10.57 $4.91 .$9.54 $5.95 1 $11.93 1 $10.14 $12.61 910.78 $89.69 ril
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King County
IVletropolitan King County Council
Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, Room W1039
Seattle, WA 98104 -3272
Tel: 206- 296 -1020
Fax: 206 -205 -8165
TTY /TTD: 206 -296 -1024
Email: anne.noris @kingcounty.gov
Web: www.kingcounty.gov /council /clerk
June 25, 2010
Mr. Pat Brodin, Operations Manager
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd. Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
Dear Mr. Brodin,
Monetary Reauirements for 2011
The Metropolitan King County Council approved the sewer rate for 2011 and the sewage
treatment capacity charge for 2011 with the adoption of Ordinance 16858 on June 14, 2010.
A copy of Ordinance 16858 is enclosed for your information.
If you have any questions, please call the Clerk of the Council's Office at 206 296 -1020.
Sincerely,
Anne Noris
Clerk of the Council
Enclosure
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KING COUNTY 1200 King County Courthouse
3 It 516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Signature Report
King County
June 14, 2010
Ordinance 16858
Proposed No. 2010- 0262.3 Sponsors Patterson
1 AN ORDINANCE determining the monetary requirements
2 for the disposal of sewage for the fiscal year beginning
3 January 1, 2011, and ending December 31, 2011, setting
4 the sewer rate for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2011,
5 and ending December 31, 2011, and approving the amount
6 of the sewage treatment capacity charge for 2011, in
7 accordance with RCW 35.58.570; and amending Ordinance
8 12353, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.90.010, and
9 Ordinance 11398, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C.
10 28.84.055.
11 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
12 SECTION 1. Ordinance 12353, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.90.010 are
13 each hereby amended to read as follows:
14 A. Having determined the monetary requirements for the disposal of sewage, the
15 council hereby adopts a ((20 -1 -0)) 2011 sewer rate of ((thi-Fty one dollars and ninety cents))
16 thirty -six dollars and ten cents per residential customer equivalent per month. Once a
17 sewer rate ordinance becomes effective, the clerk of the council is directed to deliver a
18 copy of that ordinance to each agency having an agreement for sewage disposal with
19 King County.
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20 B. The King County council approves the application of Statement of Financial
21 Accounting Standards No. 71 (FAS 71) to treat pollution remediation obligations and the
22 first year start-up costs after construction on new plants as regulatory assets, and establish
23 a rate stabilization reserve for the purpose of leveling rates between years.
24 C. As required for FAS 71 application, amounts are to be placed in the rate
25 stabilization reserve from operating revenues and removed from the calculation of debt
26 service coverage. The reserve balance shall be an amount at least sufficient to maintain a
27 level sewer rate between ((2009 and 2010)) 2011 and 2012, and shall be used solely for
28 the purposes of: maintaining the level sewer rate in ((204-0)) 2012; and if additional
29 reserve balance is available, moderating future rate increases beyond ((20-1-0)) 2012. If
30 the estimated amount of the reserve, as shown in the financial forecast, Attachment A to
31 ((Ordinance 16554)) this ordinance, needs to be reduced to meet debt service coverage
32 requirements for ((2009)) 2010, the county executive shall notify the council of the
33 change by providing an updated financial forecast.
34 D. The executive shall provide monthly cost reports to the council on Brightwater
35 as outlined in K.C.C. 28.86.165.
36 SECTION 2. Monetary requirements for the disposal of sewage as defined by
37 contract with the component sewer agencies for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
38 2011, and ending December 31, 2011. The council hereby determines the monetary
39 requirements for the disposal of sewage as follows:
40 Administration, operating, maintenance repair and replace (net of other income):
41 $62,940,569.
42 Establishment and maintenance of necessary working capital reserves:
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43 $12,709,607.
44 Requirements of revenue bond resolutions (not included in above items and net of
45 interest income): $228,891,049.
46 TOTAL: $304,541,225.
47 SECTION 3. Ordinance 11398, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 28.84.055 are
48 each hereby amended as follows.
49 A. The amount of the 1994 metropolitan sewage facility capacity charge adopted
50 by K.C.C. 28.84.050.0. shall be seven dollars per month per residential customer or
51 residential customer equivalent for fifteen years.
52 B. The amount of the 1995 metropolitan sewage facility capacity charge adopted
53 by K.C.C. 28.84.050.0. shall be seven dollars per month per residential customer or
54 residential customer equivalent for fifteen years.
55 C. The sewage treatment capacity charge shall be seven dollars per month per
56 residential customer or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring
57 between and including January 1, 1996, and December 31, 1996
58 D. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
59 28.84.050.0. shall be seven dollars per month per residential customer or equivalent for
60 fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including January 1, 1997, and
61 December 31, 1997.
62 E. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
63 28.84.050.0. shall be ten dollars and fifty cents per month per residential customer or
64 equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including
65 January 1, 1998, and December 31, 1998.
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66 F The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
67 28.84.050.0. shall be ten dollars and fifty cents per month per residential customer or
68 equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including
69 January 1, 1999, and December 31, 1999.
70 G. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
71 28.84.050.0. shall be ten dollars and fifty cents per month per residential customer or
72 equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including
73 January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2000.
74 H. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
75 28.84.050.0. shall be ten dollars and fifty cents per month per residential customer or
76 equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including
77 January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2001.
78 I. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
79 28.84 050.0. shall be seventeen dollars and twenty cents per month per residential
80 customer or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occumng between and
81 including January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2002.
82 J. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
83 28.84.050.0. shall be seventeen dollars and sixty cents per month per residential
84 customer or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and
85 including January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2003.
86 K. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
87 28.84.050.0. shall be eighteen dollars per month per residential customer or equivalent
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88 for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including January 1, 2004,
89 and December 31, 2004.
90 L. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.0
91 28.84.050.0. shall be thirty -four dollars and five cents per month per residential customer
92 or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including
93 January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2005.
94 M. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
95 28.84.050.0. shall be thirty -four dollars and five cents per month per residential customer
96 or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including
97 January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2006.
98 N. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.0
99 28.84.050.0. shall be forty -two dollars per month per residential customer or equivalent
100 for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and including January 1, 2007,
101 and December 31, 2007.
102 0. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
103 28.84.050.0. shall be forty -six dollars and twenty -five cents per month per residential
104 customer or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and
105 including January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008.
106 P. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.0
107 28.84.050.0. shall be forty -seven dollars and sixty -four cents per month per residential
108 customer or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and
109 including January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009.
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110 Q. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
111 28.84 050 0. shall be forty -nine dollars and seven cents per month per residential
112 customer or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring between and
113 including January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2010.
114 R. The amount of the sewage treatment capacity charge adopted by K.C.C.
115 28.84.050.0. shall be fifty dollars and fortv -five cents oer month per residential customer -7?-
116 or equivalent for fifteen years for sewer connections occurring, between and including,
117 January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011.
118 In accordance with adopted policy FP- 15.3.d. in the Regional Wastewater
119 Services Plan, K.C.C. 28.86.160.C., it is the council's intent to base the capacity charge
120 upon the costs, customer growth and related financial assumptions used in the Regional
121 Wastewater Services Plan.
122 In accordance with adopted policy FP- 6 in the Regional Wastewater Services
123 Plan, K.C.C. 28.86.160.C, the council hereby approves the cash balance and reserves as
124 contained in the attached financial plan for ((2-0-1-0)) 2011.
125 In accordance with adopted policy FP- 15.3.c., King County shall pursue changes
126 in state legislation to enable the county to require payment of the capacity charge in a
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Ordnance 16858
127 single payment, while preserving the option for new ratepayers to finance the capacity
128 charge.
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Ordinance 16858 was introduced on 4/26/2010 and passed as amended by the
Metropolitan King County Council on 6/14/2010, by the following vote:
Yes: 9 Ms. Drago, Mr. Philips, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr_ Gossett,
Ms. Hague, Ms. Patterson, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Dunn
No: 0
Excused: 0
KING COUNTY COUNCIL
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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ATTEST:
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Anne Nons, Clerk of the Council
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APPROVED this t AO 2010 day of 1'�
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Dow Constantine, County Executive
Attachments: A. Wastewater Treatment Division Financial Plan for the 2011 Amended Proposed
Sewer Rate
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ATTACHMENT A: Wastewater Treatment Division Financial Plan for the 2011 Amended Proposed Sewer Rate 16858
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Unaudited Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast
CUSTOMER EQUIVALENTS (RCEs1 703.80 691 48 688.02 691.46 696.65 702.92 709.24 715.63
MONTHLY RATE $31.90 $31 90 $36.10 $36.10 $39.46 $40.46 $42.53 $42.83
percent increase 13.2% 0.0% 9.3% 2.5% 5.1 0.7%
BEGINNING OPERATING FUND 29,587 45,448 56,484 62,716 37,716 25,185 12,672 13,179
OPERATING REVENUE,
Customer Charges 271,560 264,698 298,051 299,541 329,873 341,242 361,996 367,785
Investment Income 5,601 3,146 5,285 6,406 10,558 12,267 13,638 12,891
Capacity Charge 40,754 38,038 40,171 43,647 48,231 53,315 59,251 65,037
Rate Stabilization (15,400) (10,650) (5,800) 25,600 13,000 13,000
Other Income 9,869 8,741 8,049 8,193 8,275 8,358 8,608 8,867
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 312,384 303,973 345,756 383,388 409,936 428,181 443,493 454,580
OPERATING EXPENSE (102,981) (106,842) (111,160) (117,164) (121,850) (126,724) (131,793) (137,065)
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENT PARITY DEBT (145,408) (146,626) (172,586) (197,710) (215,781) (227,063) (235,466) (240,463)
SUBORDINATE DEBT SERVICE (12,506) (16,082) (19,346) (23,946) (26,922) (29,517) (29,905) (29,949)
DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO PARITY DEBT 1.44 1.34 1.36 1.35 1.34 1.33 1 32 1.32
DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO TOTAL PAYMENTS 1.33 1 15 1.15 1 15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1 15
KC POOL LOAN REPAYMENT (21,263) (20,700) (20,625) (20,600) (20,300)
LIQUIDITY RESERVE CONTRIBUTION (461) (386) (432) (600) (469) (487) (507) (527)
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL (29,766) (13,337) (21,607) (23,369) (24,614) (44,389) (45,822) (46,576)
RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 35,150 45,800 51,600 26,000 13,000 0
OPERATING LIQUIDITY RESERVE BALANCE 10,298 10,684 11,116 11,716 12,185 12,672 13,179 13,706
OPERATING FUND ENDING BALANCE 45,448 56,484 62,716 37,716 25,185 12,672 13,179 13,706
CONSTRUCTION FUND
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 8,794 5,000 11,571 5,420 5,630 5,000 5,000 5,000
REVENUES:
Parity Bonds 550,000 250,000 195,448 43,450 87,404 85,511 130,993 77,618
Variable Debt Bonds (79,315) 180,397 0 44,213 21,826 6,811 9,888 1,289
Grants Loans 20,797 6,640 4,024 707 0
Other 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Transfers From Operating Fund 29,766 13,337 21,607 23,369 24,614 44,389 45,822 46,576
TOTAL REVENUES 521,748 450,874 221,579 112,238 134,344 137,211 187,202 125,982
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (455,453) (366,478) (209,848) (108,036) (127,490) (129,962) (176,099) (128,427)
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS (9.404) (5,327) (3,909) (1,090) (1,857) (1,744) (2,669) (1,559)
BOND RESERVE TRANSACTIONS (44,076) (31,671) 13,894 3,660 (5,627) (5,505) (8,433) 4,003
DEBT SERVICE. CAPITALIZED INTEREST RESERVE (4,665) (29,484) (27,867) (6,562) 0
ADJUSTMENTS (11,943) (11,344) 0 0 0
ENDING FUND BALANCE 5,000 11,571 5,420 5,630 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
CONSTRUCTION FUND RESERVES
Bond Loan Reserves 162,690 194,361 180,467 176,807 182,434 187,939 196,372 192,369
Policy Reserves 21,000 22,500 22,500 22,500 22,500 22,500 22,500 22,500
TOTAL FUND RESERVES 183,690 216,861 202,967 199,307 204,934 210,439 218,872 214,869
CONSTRUCTION FUND BALANCE 188,691 228,432 208,387 204,937 209,933 215,439 223,873 219,869
Exhibit C -1
Residential Water Rate Comparison as of Sept 2010
Summer
2010 City Base Rates Consumption 2010 2009
Ranking CITY Rate Per CCF Assume 10 CCF TOTAL RATE Difference
1 'SEATTLE 12.56 1 4.18 1 41.80 54.36 50.43 3.93
2 I KENT 1 1 64 1 3.96 1 39.60 51.24 51.24 j
3 1TUKWILA'2011 10 00 1_,. 3.89. 38.90. 48.90 I 46.90 2.00
4 ",1TUKVNILA�2010. 8.00 1 3.89 38.90 -46.90
5 IHIGHLINE 11.25 1 3.50 35 00 46.25 44 47 1.78
6 (SKYWAY (CWA) 13.09 3.06 30 60 43.69 41.21 2.48
7 COVINTON (CWA) (every 2 mos.) 15.00 2 58 25 80 40.80 53 18 (12.38)
8 KING COUNTY #125 11.75 2.90 29.00 40 75 40 75
9 SOOS CREEK 1 8 85 3.26 32.60 41 45 44 45 (3.00)
10 REDMOND (CWA) 11 52 2.42 24.20 35.72 33 97 1 75
11 KING COUNTY #20 9.50 j 2.35 23.50 33.00 32.63 0.37
12 RENTON 11.66 1 1.97 19 70 31.36 28.50 2 86
13 AUBURN 9.71 1 2 06 20.60 30.31 28.31 1 2 00
14 TACOMA 15.33 1 41 14 10 1 29 43 29.41 1 0 02
15 MERCER ISLAND 8.45 2.00 20 00 1 28 45 27 17 1 1.28
16 LAKEHAVEN (FEDERAL WAY) 9.02 0.96 9 60 18 62 15 32 3.30
Residential Sewer Rate Comparison as of Sept 2010
2010 2010 City King County
Ranking CITY 2009 Charge Sewer 2010 2011
1 BELLEVUE KC 5514 39.75 31.90 7165
2 SEATTLE KC 1 66 68 34 34 31.90 66.24
3 MERCER ISLAND KC 1 58.60 31 90 1 31 90 1 63.80
4 KIRKLAND 5512 6150
5 SKYWAY KC 55.51 24.32 1 31 90 1 56.22
6 VASHON SEWER KC 1 49.00 24.10 31.90 1 56.00
7 WOODINVILLE 53.28 1 54 45
8 SAMMAMISH PLATEAU KC 49 69 20.27 31.90 52 17
9 NE SAMMAMISH KC 51 93 20.03 31 90 51 93
10 COAL CREEK 48.63 1 50.17
11 1RENTON KC 49.23 17.98 31 90 49.88
12 I CEDAR RIVER W S KC 49 30 17.75 31.90 49.65
13 'KENT KC 44 89 1 16.36 31 90 48.26
1TUKWILA 2011!-" KC 16:06 36.10 52.16
14 ISOOS CREEK KC 47 45 1 15.55 31.90 47 45
15 (BLACK DIAMOND KC 50.92 15.29 31 90 47.19
16 i LAKE FOREST PARK KC 45.83 14 76 31.90 46.66
17 ISSAQUAH KC 49 91 14.75 31 90 46.65
18 ALDERWOOD 42.34 46 03
19 TUKWILA 2010 KC 43.54: 13.39 31.90 45.29
20 REDMOND KC 4419 12.32 3190 44.22
21 NORTHSHORE 40.75 44 00
22 AUBURN KC 42.92 11.25 31.90 4315 49.96
23 ALGONA 41.02 41.02
24 VALLEY VIEW SEWER 40.90 40.90
25 LAKEHAVEN 25 51 27 72 29 94
26 SOUTHWEST Surburban Sewer 21.50 25.50
27 MIDWAY 20 00 1 I 20 00 22 00
!AVERAGE 44 42
46.35
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Exhibit C -2
SINGLE FAMILY SURFACE WATER RATES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 2010
2010 2011
CITY Monthly Rate Yearly Rate Yearly Rate
Seattle (range of fees) 17.17 1 206.04 1
Redmond 16.56 1 198.72 1
Newcastle 16.29 195.48
Auburn 14.18 170.16
Issaquah 14.08 168.961
Sammamish Plateau 12.50 150.00 1
Des Moines 11.56 138.72 1
Kent 10 06 120.72 1
Normandy Park 10.00 120 00
King County 9.25 111.00
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Federal Way 6 59 79.03 1
Lynnwood 6.70 80 40 I 86.40
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Exhibit D
DRAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE;
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1699.
WHEREAS, each year the City analyzes the rate model for the three utility enterprise
funds, which are water, sewer and surface water to ensure revenues keep pace with expenses;
updates the traffic model, and analyzes the transportation network to ensure continued
compliance with the Growth Management Act and the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to impose fees that are similar to charges for services
rendered, and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Public Works fees will be charged according to the following schedule, which
shall supersede any previously adopted Public Works Fee Schedule:
PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE
PERMIT DESCRIPTION 1 FEE
1 Type A (Short -Term Nonprofit) 1 50.00 1
1 Type B (Short -Term Profit) 1 $100.00 1
Type C $250.00 application base fee, plus four
(Infrastructure and Grading on Private components based on construction value:
Property and City Right -of -Way and 1) Plan Review
Disturbance of City Right -of -Way) 2) Construction Inspection
3) Pavement Mitigation
4) Grading Plan Review
1 Type D (Long -Term) 1 $100.00 1
Type E (Potential Disturbance of City Right
of -Way) 100.00
Type F (Blanket Permits) 250.00 processing fee, plus $5,000 cash deposit,
withdraw $100 per instance for inspection
1 Additional Inspections 1 60.00 per inspection
1 Franchise Telecommunications 1 5,000.00 administrative fee
1 Franchise Cable 1 5,000.00 plus 5% of total revenue
1 Street Vacation 1 1,200.00
Latecomer's Agreements 500.00 processing fee, plus 17% administrative
fee, plus $500.00 segregation fee
1 Flood Zone Control 1 50.00
Copy of City of Tukwila s Infrastructure
Design and Construction Standards 50.00
WATER RATES I FEE 1
Water Meter Installation
.75 inch 600.00
1 inch 1,100.00
1.5 inch 2,400.00
2 inch 2,800.00
3 inch 4,400.00
4 inch 7,800.00
6 inch $12,500.00
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WATER RATES FEE
Water Meter Deduct $25.00
Water Base Charge (Monthly) In addition to the monthly water base charge,
each 100 cubic feet of water used will be
charged as shown in "Water Rates (Monthly)."
Current 2010 Proposed 2011
Single Family (one dwelling unit) 8.00 10.00
Multi- Family (more than one dwelling unit) 8.00* 10.00*
Commercial /Industrial Customers: *each dwelling unit
3/4 inch Service 20.00 30.00
1 inch Service 35.00 40.00
1-1/2 inch Service 45.00 60.00
2 inch Service 65.00 80.00
3 inch Service 100.00 120.00
4 inch Service 130.00 160.00
6 inch Service 200.00 240.00
8 inch Service 240.00 320.00
10 inch Service 300.00 400.00
12 inch Service 360.00 480.00
Water Rates (Monthly) In addition to the monthly water base charge
listed above, each 100 cubic feet of water will be
charged at the following rates:
Single and Multi- Family (Jan-May) 2.79
Single and Multi- Family (Jun -Sept) 3.89
Single and Multi- Family (Oct -Dec) 2.79
Commercial /Industrial (Jan -May) 3.62
Commercial /Industrial (Jun -Sept) 4.98
Commercial /Industrial (Oct -Dec) 3.62
Fire Protection Service Charges (Monthly) Per month based on size of service.
Current 2010 Proposed 2011
2 inch Service 6.00 9.00
3 inch Service 13.50 20.00
4 inch Service 24.00 35.00
6 inch Service 54.00 80.00
8 inch Service 96.00 $120.00
10 inch Service 150.00 $200.00
12 inch Service 216.00 $260.00
WATER SERVICES FEE
Water Turn On Current 2010 Proposed 2011
25.00 50.00
After Hour Water Turn On additional fee Current 2010 Proposed 2011
for customer requested after hours water 75.00 100.00
turn on
Unauthorized Water Usage after shut -off Current 2010 Proposed 2011
for non payment (NEW) 100.00
Special Meter Read customer reauested Current 2010 Proposed 2011
meter read outside normal read schedule (NEW) 30.00
Shut -off notice Current 2010 Proposed 2011
10.00 30.00
Change in owner. tenant. and /or third Current 2010 Proposed 2011
party paving agent (NEW) 20.00
Current 2010 Proposed 2011
Fire Hydrant per month
15.00 20.00
Emergency Conservation Sanction 100.00
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WATER SERVICES FEE
Temporary Water Meter Deposit Current 2010 Proposed 2011
.75" and 1" water meter 300.00
2.5" water meter $1,000.00 $1,500.00
Temporary Water Meter Rental per
minimum 60 days expiration
.75" and 1" water meter 75.00
2.5" water meter 150.00
WATER INTEREST CHARGE (NEWT 1 RATE (NEW)
On all water accounts 30 days in arrears 8% per annum computed on a monthly basis
from the date of delinauencv until paid
SEWER RATES 1 FEES
Residential Sewer Service Flat rate of $139 $16.06 per month
(single dwelling unit) (TMC 14.16.030, (1))
Residential Sewer Service (multiple Flat rate of $13 -39 $16.06 per month for each
dwelling unit, permanent type) dwelling unit (TMC 14.16.030, (2))
Commercial and Industrial Sewage Service Flat rate of $23.43 $28.12 per month and, in
addition, any usage over 750 cubic feet of water
per month shall be at the rate of $23.13 $28.12
per 750 cubic feet (TMC 14.16.030, (4))
Sewer Late Charge 0-per m�n:h on sewer a____r.`s rr, _c than
30 days (TMC 14.16.030, (5))
SEWER INTEREST CHARGE (NEW)_ RATE (NEW)
On all sewer accounts 30 days in arrears
from the date of delinauencv until paid 8% per annum computed on a monthly basis
SURFACE WATER RATES 1 FEE PER YEAR
Surface Water Utility Rates Per Year Service Charge Per Acre
Category
Current 2010 Proposed 2011
1 Natural $101.80 $111.98
2. 0 -20% Developed Surface $221.30 $243.43
3 21 -50% Developed Surface $405.60 $446.16
4. 51 -70% Developed Surface $605.20 $665.72
5 71 -85% Developed Surface $729.10 $802.01
6. 86 -100% Developed Surface $850.50 $935.55
7. Single- Family Residential Parcels $85.00* $93.00* per parcel
SURFACE WATER INTEREST CHARGE 1 RATE
On all surface water accounts 30 days in
arrears from the date of delinquency until 8% per annum computed on a monthly basis
paid
TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY TEST FEE SCHEDULE
FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 1
UNIT ALL TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL 1
Between 1 and 3 300.00
Between 4 and 5 600.00
Between 6 and 10 1,200.00
Between 11 and 15 2,000.00
Between 16 and 20 3,500.00
Between 21 and 25 5,000.00
Between 26 and 30 6,500.00
Between 31 and 40 8,000.00
Between 41 and 60 $10,000 00
Greater than 60 $12,000.00
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1 All residential uses defined by the ITE Trip Generation Manual Land Use Codes 200 -299,
including single family, multi- family, mobile home parks, and shared housing
FEES FOR NON RESIDENTIAL USE
INSTITU- ALL
GROSS FLOOR AREA INDUS- TIONAL OTHER
TRIAL OFFICES RETAIL 4 EATERY s PORT 6 USES
Less than 5,000 $1,000 $1,800 $2,700 $5,400 $500 $1,500
Between 5,001 and 10,000 I $1,500 $2,700 $4,050 $8,100 $1,000 $2,000
Between 10,001 and 20,000 $2,000 $3,600 $5,400 $10,800 $1,500 $2,500
Between 20,001 and 30,000 $3,000 $5,400 $8,100 $10,800 $2,000 $2,500
Between 30,001 and 40,000 $4,000 $7,200 $10,800 $10,800 $2,500 $2,500
Between 40,001 and 50,000 $5,000 $9,000 $13,500 $10,800 $3,000 $2,500
Between 50,001 and 70,000 $6,000 $10,800 $16,200 $10,800 $4,000 $2,500
Between 70,001 and 90,000 $7,000 $12,600 $18,900 $10,800 $5,000 $2,500
Between 90,001 and 150,000 $8,000 $14,400 $21,600 $10,800 $6,000 $2,500
Between 150,001 and 200,000 $9,000 $16,200 $24,300 $10,800 $7,000 $2,500
Greater than 200,000 $10,000 $18,000 $24,300 $10,800 $8,000 $2,500
2 All industrial /agricultural uses defined by the ITE Trip Generation Manual Land Use Codes
100 -199, including light and heavy industrial, manufacturing, and warehousing
3 All office, medical, and service related uses defined by the ITE Trip Generation Manual Land
Use Codes 600 -699, 700 -799, and 900 -999, including general office, medical facilities, and banks
4 All retail and recreation uses defined by the ITE Trip Generation Manual Land Use Codes 400-
499, 800 -830 and 837 -899, including retail sales, rental sales, athletic clubs, and theaters
5 All food service uses defined by the ITE Trip Generation Manual Land Use Codes 831 -836,
excluding accessory (stand alone) drive- through espresso stands (or similar) under 250 sq. ft.
which are assessed $300
6 All institutional and transportation uses defined by the ITE Trip Generation Manual Land Use
Codes 000 -099 and 500 -599, including schools, places of worship, day care, terminals, and
transit
Section 2. Resolution No. 1699, dated November 16, 2009, is hereby repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED
Dennis Robertson, Council President
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY.
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number:
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40 Utilities Committee
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UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2010 5.00 p.m. Conference Room #1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Joe Duffle and Allan Ekberg
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Pat Brodin, Gail Labanara, Mike Cusick, Ryan Larson, Mary
Miotke, Shawn Hunstock, and Peggy McCarthy
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Cascade Water Alliance Update
As an information only item, staff informed the Committee of the 2011 budget update from the Cascade
Water Alliance. Monthly commodity charges will increase from 6% to 12 This fluctuation was due to
Bellevue being double- charged for water that flowed through the Bellevue pipeline into Issaquah and
Sammamish Plateau. This adjustment for Bellevue then caused the entire rate model for the 8 cities to be
recalculated and a one -time adjustment to all members for 2011 INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Water and Sewer Ordinances
Staff is seeking Council approval of two ordinances updating the water and sewer chapter of the Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC)
The chapter has not been completely updated in some time and staff wanted the fees to be included in the
Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution (see below). Committee reviewed all of the underlined changes
with discussion. Regulation changes included updated backflow assembly requirements (14.06 03) and
unlawful discharge of prohibited foreign substances into the public sewer (14 12.250)
There are three new fees for unauthorized water usage, special meter reads, and an administrative fee for
changing the name /address on a utility bill. Interest will now be charged on delinquent utility accounts
rather than a flat fee. Staff originally proposed changing Section 14.17 regarding sewer connection
charges, but after review by the City Attorney, those sections will not be changed and will not be
forwarded to the COW. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 8 COW FOR
DISCUSSION.
C. Water. Sewer. and Surface Water Rate Increases for 2011
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution adopting a new Public Works Fee Schedule which will
reflect increased water, sewer, and surface water rates for 2011. Committee Member Ekberg suggested
that the Resolution also include the old fees.
Water. In order to maintain current levels of service and lessen the impact of future increases to
purchased water, staff is recommending an increase to the minimum water meter charge from $8 00 to
$10.00 for residential customers and for commercial /industrial, from $20.00 $360 00 to $30 00
$480 00 (see draft resolution for specific service charges). Water revenue remains flat due to the
economic downturn and summer consumption was down due to the weather Increasing the base rate
would be the most logical cost increase implementation since consumption levels are not changing.
Additionally, Cascade Water Alliance rates are projected to increase 5.8% in 2011 and 15.6% in 2012
Water service charges and fire protection services also have proposed increases.
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Sewer. King County will be increasing their monthly sewer rate 13.17 from $31.90 to $36.10 per
month and will be increasing the sewer capacity charge for new sewer connections. Staff is proposing a
20% increase for City sewer fees with residential customers increasing from $13 39 to $16.06 and
commercial /industrial increasing from $23.43 to $28.12. The Sewer Enterprise Fund still remains low
with the impact of the interfund utility tax and the working capital reserve fund. However, with the rate
comparison with adjoining cities, Tukwila remains in the middle of the range.
SurfaceWater. Staff is proposing a 10% increase to surface water fees in 2011. Surface Water fees would
increase from $85.00 to $93.00 per year for residential parcels. Commercial /industrial properties would
increase from $101 80 $850.50 to $111.98 to $935 55. Even with the increase, Tukwila surface water
rates remain low compared with other cities. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
NOVEMBER 8 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
D. City Council Preliminary 2011 -12 Budget Review
The Committee reviewed the 2011 -12 Biennial Budget pages as listed below in preparation of full
Council discussion and review of the budget.
1 'SECTION Budget 'CIP Pages
1 IT 1 GF -143 to GF -147
1 Debt Service 1 OF -11 to OF -17
Attachment D Water CIP XVI -XXII
Water 1 OF -23 to OF -26 CIP 91 -119 1
Attachment E Sewer CIP XVIII -XIX
1 Sewer OF -27 to OF -30 CIP 121 -144
1 Water /Sewer Rev. Bond Fund OF -31
1 Attachment F SWM 1 CIP XX -XXI 1
1 Surface Water I OF -36 to OF -39 CIP 145 -173
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conf. Room No. 1.
l Committee Chair Approval
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eviewed by PB KAM.
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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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Inztzals ITEM No.
Meeting Date 1 Prepared by 1 MjJor review ou net/ ,re view
t o 11/08/10 1 SH 1 Cam' 1
1 1/15/10 SH 1 I I 3
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ITEM INFORMATION
I CAS NUMBER: 10-125 1 ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2010
AGI? ND,\ ITEM Ordinance amending TMC Chapter 5.04 Business Licenses and Regulations,
Repealing TMC Chapters 5.16 Card and Pool Rooms and Chapter 5.40 Massage
Establishments.
C.\'I'1 GURY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance I I Bid Award Pub/icHearing [1 Other
A4tg Date 11/08/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 11/15/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Meg Date
1SP 1 1 Counal Ma Adrn Svcs DCD Finance Fzre 1 Legal 1 1 P&'R l Police I I PI-V
SPONSOR'S City Council is being asked to approve an ordinance to update the issuing department,
SUMMARY clarify procedures for denial or revocation and repeal of TMC Chapter 5.16 and TMC
Chapter 5.40, which are no longer needed.
This item is scheduled for Council consideration at the 11/08/10 Committee of the Whole
and 11/15/10 Regular Council meeting.
RI?V II?W1 ,D BY COW Mtg. 1l CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte 1 Transportation Cmte
Utiltttes Cmte Arts Comm. Li Parks Comm. 1 1 Planning Comm.
DATE: 11/02/10
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Finance
COMMII Unanimous approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/08/10
11/15/10
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
11/08/10 Informational Memorandum dated 10/26/10
Draft Ordinance
Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee Meeting of 11/2/10
11/15/10
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a f: "i Jim Haggerton, Mayor
90= INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO. Mayor Haggerton
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Jennifer Ferrer -Santa Ines, Senior Fiscal Coordinator
DATE: October 26, 2010
SUBJECT: Denial or Revocation of Business License(s) Resulting from
Unpaid /Delinquent Accounts, Repealing Codes no longer Current,
Changing Language to reflect Finance assuming Business Licensing from
the City Clerk
ISSUE
The City currently has a number of unpaid and /or delinquent customer accounts (including utility
payments, non sufficient fund checks and accounts receivables) whose collectability could
increase if there was enforceable action that could be taken in response to non payment.
TMC Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations, Chapter 5.16 "Card and Pool Rooms Chapter
5.40 "Massage Establishments" are no longer needed because no State Code require pool
tables to be separate from areas where minors are allowed and RCW 35.21.692 does not allow
or impose requirements that are different than other businesses if the massage establishment
has a massage practitioner's license issued by the State.
The Finance Department has assumed Business Licenses from the City Clerk's Office.
Language in the Code needs to be updated to reflect this change.
BACKGROUND
Current Tukwila Municipal Code, Section 5.04.110 addresses the denial and revocation of
business licenses that were 1) procured by fraud or false information in the application, 2) non-
compliance of building, structure, equipment, operation or 3) location of the business for which
the license was issued, or the license holder has knowingly violated any provisions of any
chapter of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
Repealing Chapter 5.16 "Card Pool Rooms" Per the City Attorney, this language is old and
probably written when it was common for pool tables to only be in bars etc. Currently there is
not any State Code requiring pool tables to be separate from areas where minors are allowed.
Repealing Chapter 5.40 "Massage Establishments" Per RCW 35.21.692 we cannot charge a
massage business more or impose requirements that are different than other businesses such
as therapists (if they have a massage practitioner's license issued by the State). Therefore we
require proof of their massage practitioner's license from applicable businesses each year.
Effective November 15, 2010, the Finance Department will be assuming all Business License
responsibilities from the City Clerk's Office. The current language in the Code refers to the City
Clerk and needs to be changed to the Finance Director.
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DISCUSSION
The current ordinance addresses reasons for denial and revocation of a business license as
mentioned above; however, it does not address revocation or denial as a penalty for non-
payment. If the City added a new section to the existing ordinance addressing licensee default
in any payment of any fee, or tax due to the City under the TMC or City Policy, that would
constitute grounds for denial or revocation of their business license until said fee or tax was
paid.
Existing TMC 5.16 "Card and Pool Rooms" was created in 1951, when it was common for pool
tables to be located in bars and /or taverns etc. Currently there are not any State Laws that
state that pool tables must be separated from areas where minors are allowed. Today this type
of establishment is required to get a business license and each pool table is licensed as well.
Existing TMC 5.40 "Massage Establishments" since RCW dictates and regulates Massage
Establishments, it is no longer necessary for the City to have additional codes. The State code
takes priority over City code.
Since the Finance Department has become the issuing office of Business Licenses, the code
language needs to be updated to reflect this change. Currently the code refers to the City Clerk.
When the Finance Department absorbs these responsibilities, the code will need to refer to the
Finance Director.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the attached Ordinance, approve the repeal of TMC
5.16, TMC 5.40 and approve the language updates for the issuing department.
The Council is being asked to consider this issue at the November 2, 2010 Finance Safety
Committee meeting, November 8, 2010 Committee of the Whole Meeting and the November 15,
2010 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 5.04 'BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS"
TO UPDATE THE ISSUING DEPARTMENT AND TO CLARIFY
PROCEDURES FOR DENIAL OR REVOCATION; REPEALING
VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTERS 5.04, BUSINESS LICENSE AND REGULATIONS,
5.16, "CARD AND POOL ROOMS," AND 5.40, "MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the current Business Licenses and Regulations section of the Tukwila
Municipal Code were last updated in 1996, by Ordinance No. 1788 and operational
changes require an update to the regulations; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 516 is no longer applicable because
State Statute no longer has provisions regarding pool /billiard tables to be segregated
from minors, and
WHEREAS, per RCW 35.21.692, State licensed massage practitioners may not be
subject to additional licensing requirements; therefore Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 5 40 is no longer valid, and
WHEREAS, the Finance Department has become the issuing office for Business
Licenses within the City and housekeeping amendments are required to reflect this
change in City operations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the provisions of Tukwila Municipal
Code Chapter 5 04 and desires to clarify the procedures for denial or revocation of
business licenses; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Chapter 5.04 is amended to read as follows:
TMC Section 5.04.010 "Definitions." For the purpose of this chapter, the following
definitions shall apply-
1. 'Business," means any operation performed by any person which involves the
manufacturing or processing of materials of any type, the sale of goods, wares or
merchandise, the rendition of services or the repair of goods, wares or merchandise to
the general public or a portion thereof for any consideration at each established place of
business, store, office, shop or yard within the City limits.
2. "Department," means Finance Department.
3. "Director." means the Finance Director or his or her designee.
4. "License or licensee," as used generally in this chapter, means and includes
respectively the words "permit" or "permittee" or the holder for any use or period of
time of any similar privilege, wherever relevant to any provision of this chapter or
other law or ordinance.
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5. "Nonprofit organization" includes individual oerson(s), Partnerships, joint
ventures, societies, associations, churches, clubs. trustees, trusts or corporations; or any
officers, agents, employees, factors or any kind of personal representatives of any
thereof, in any capacity, acting either for himself or any other person under either
personal appointment or pursuant to law who qualifies under definition of and
certification by the Internal Revenue Service as nonprofit.
6. "Person," means any individual, receiver, agent, trustee in bankruptcy, trust,
estate, firm, co- partnership, joint venture, company, joint stock company, business trust,
corporation, society, or group of individuals acting as a unit, whether mutual,
cooperative, fraternal, nonprofit or otherwise.
7 "Person engaged in business" means the owner or one primarily beneficially
interested in lawful business for profit and not employees.
8 "Home occupation" means any business conducted in a residence within the
corporate city limits of Tukwila, such business being subject to the requirements set
forth in TMC 18.06.430.
TMC Section 5.04.012 "Purpose." The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and
insure the legal conduct of businesses, assist in the effective administration of health,
fire, building, zoning and other codes of the City, to impose fees for revenue purposes,
and to provide a means for obtaining public information and compiling statistical
information on existing and new businesses in the City.
TMC Section 5.04.015 "Business License Required." No person or persons shall
conduct, maintain, operate, or engage in any business within the City without first
applying for and obtaining a business license and paving the fee(s) as prescribed herein
unless the business is exempt. The exemption is only from the need to obtain a business
license and shall not be construed as relief from compliance with other requirements of
the Tukwila Municipal Code.
TMC Section 5.04.020 "Application and fees required."
A. Any person desiring to establish or conduct any business enterprise or
undertaking within the corporate limits of the City shall first apply to the City Clcrk
Finance Department for a license to conduct such business. The application shall be
upon a form furnished by the Finance Department on which the applicant shall state the
company name and address; the nature of the business activity or activities in which he
desires to engage; the place where the business will be conducted, the number of
employees, whether full or part -time, on the payroll as of January 1, or, if a new
business, the number to be employed on the opening date; and other information
pertaining to the business as required by the City
B. The application must be accompanied by a check, cash or money order for the
amount of the license fee. All fees will be based on the number of employees, whether
full or part -time, as follows:
0 to 10 $100.00
11 to 20 $150.00
21 to 50 $300.00
51 to 100 $400.00
101 and up $600.00
Home Occupation
(pursuant to TMC 5 04.010) $50.00
TMC Section 5.04.030 "Renewal." Upon review and approval of the application, the
City Clcrk Finance Director will issue a license to the applicant. The license shall grant
to the applicant the privilege to conduct such business at a designated location in the
City Such license may be renewed by payment of the year's fee prior to January 1.
TMC Section 5.04.040 "Prorating fee." The license fee set forth in this chapter shall
be for the calendar year, and each person engaged in business must pay the full license
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fee either for the current year or portion thereof during which year or portion thereof he
engages in business.
TMC Section 5.04.050 "Fee for Late Acquisition or Renewal." The license fee shall
be increased for failure to acquire a license within 30 days of commencing business
operations or for failure to renew said license within 30 days of expiration date in the
following amounts: First 30 days, $20 00; each 30 days thereafter, $20 00
TMC Section 5.04.060 "Transferability The license granted in pursuance hereof
shall be personal to the licensee and it shall not be assignable or transferable to any
other person.
TMC Section 5.04.070 "Change in Nature of Business." The license granted in
pursuance hereof shall be used to conduct the business or type of business at the
designated address for which such license is issued. Any change in the nature of the
business shall necessitate a renewed application to the Finance Department.
TMC Section 5.04.080 "Required Display." It is unlawful for any person to engage
in or carry on any business activity in the City without first procuring a license as
provided in this chapter The license shall thereafter be prominently displayed in the
place of business of the applicant.
TMC Section 5.04.090 "Exemption." Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to
require a license for any farmer, gardener, or other person to sell, deliver or peddle any
fruits, vegetables, berries, butter, eggs, fish, milk, poultry, meats or any farm produce or
edibles raised, caught, produced or manufactured by such person in any place within
the State.
TMC Section 5.04.100 "Failure to Pay Fee." If any person engaged in business fails
or refuses to pay the license fee for any year as herein provided, they shall not be
granted a license for the current year until such delinquent license fees as set forth in
TMC 5.04.050 have been paid, in addition to the current years' required fee. Such fees
may be collected by the City by proper legal action brought for that purpose if any
person engaged in business fails or refuses to pay the license fee. This remedy is
cumulative and not exclusive.
TMC Section 5.04.105 "Issuance of Business License."
A. A business license will only be issued provided the building, structure,
operation or location of the business for which the license is sought complies with the
requirements or standards of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
B. In any case where an applicant seeks a business license for a business to be
located in a building or structure for which a building or land use permit is required to
operate the business as proposed, whether as a newly constructed building or structure
or a remodeled building or structure. the permit process, including final
inspections /issuance of occupancy permits, shall be completed prior to issuance of a
business license.
C. In any case where an applicant seeks a business license for a business to be
located in a building or structure for which no building or land use permit is required
to operate the business as proposed, the building department may require the business
premises to be inspected for compliance with life and safety codes. If the inspection
reveals outstanding code violations. the business license will not be issued until all Life
and safety code violations are resolved.
TMC Section 5.04.110 "Denial Revocation."
A. The Finance Director may deny any business license application pursuant to
5.04.105.
B The Finance Director City Clerk may deny or revoke any license under this
chapter for up to a period of one ygar where one or more of the following conditions
exist:
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1. The licensee is in default of anv fee, charges or amounts due and payable to
the City of Tukwila, as outlined in the Tukwila Municipal Code or City policy.
2. The license was procured by fraud or by a false or misleading representation
of fact in the application, or in any report or record required to be filed with the City
Clerk Finance Department;
3. The building, structure, equipment, operation or location of the business for
which the license was issued does not comply with the requirements or standards of the
Tukwila Municipal Code;
4. The license holder, his or her employee, agent, partner, director, officer or
manager has knowingly violated any provisions of any chapter of the Tukwila
Municipal Code, or has knowingly permitted, failed to prevent, or has otherwise
allowed a violation of any of the provisions of any chapter of the Tukwila Municipal
Code to occur on his or her business premises.
C. Upon determination that grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a
license exist, the City Clerk Finance Director shall send the license holder a Notice of
Denial, Suspension or Revocation. Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation
include, repetition of a violation of any provision of City policies or the Tukwila
Municipal Code that has been accompanied by a warning notice of such violation or
previous notice of the violation. The Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation shall
set forth the grounds for and terms of the denial, suspension or revocation and a
statement advising that the person may appeal from the Notice of Denial, Suspension or
Revocation to the Hearing Officer, provided that the appeal is made in writing and filed
with the City Clerk Finance Director within 10 days from the date of receipt of the
Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation, and that failure to so appeal shall constitute
a waiver of all rights to any additional administrative hearing or determination on the
matter. Upon issuance of such Notice, the license is suspended or revoked and is no
longer valid and current, unless appealed as provided in this chapter, in which case the
effect of the suspension or the revocation is stayed pending the outcome of the appeal.
D Receipt of the Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation. The Notice of Denial,
Suspension or Revocation shall be served upon the license holder either personally or
by mailing a copy of such Notice by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested to such license holder to his or her last known address as provided in the
license application. Alternatively, the Notice may be posted upon the premises where
such license holder conducts his or her business, which is the subject of the denied or
revoked license.
TMC Section 5.04.112 "Appeal of Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation."
A. Appeals from a Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation under this chapter
shall be conducted in the same manner as appeals from a "Notice and Order" under
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 8.45
B. The appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk's Finance Department's Office
along with an appeal fee of $250.00
TMC Section 5.04.114 "Violations." Per TMC Section 8.45.030.C, it is unlawful for
anv person or persons to engage in or conduct business within the City of Tukwila
without first obtaining appropriate business licensing.
A. A businesses' first violation of this chapter shall result in a license suspension for
ninety (90) days.
B. A businesses' second violation of this chapter shall result in a licence suspension
for one hundred eighty (180) days.
C. A businemces' third violation of this chapter shall result in the revocation of the
licence for one year.
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TMC Section 5.04.115 "Penalties." Any violation of this chapter, or failure to
comply with any of the requirements of this chapter, shall be subject to the penalties
prescribed in Chapter 8 45 of the Tukwila Municipal Code "Enforcement and shall be
imposed pursuant to the procedures and conditions set forth in that chapter
TMC Section 5.04.116 "Effect of Denial or Revocation." No person or business may
reapply for a business license merely by renaming the business. The denial or
revocation of a license applies to any business entity, regardless of its name, that is
operating under the same ownership and /or management and engages in substantially
the same type of business enterprise as that of a business that has been previously
denied a license or has had its license revoked under this chapter within a year of such
application for a license.
TMC Section 5.04.120 "Regulations Adoption and Publication Failure to Comply
The City Clerk Finance Director shall have the power and it shall be her their duty
from time to time to adopt, publish and enforce rules and regulations not inconsistent
with this chapter or with the law, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions hereof,
and it is unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any such rule or
regulation.
Section 2. Repealer for Tukwila Municipal Code 5.04 "Business Licenses
Generally." Ordinance Nos. 1788 §1 (part), 1838 §3, 2120 §1, 2179 §2, and 2299 §1, are
hereby repealed.
Section 3. Repealer for Tukwila Municipal Code 5.16 "Card and Pool Rooms."
Ordinance Nos. 204, 416 (part), and 374 (part) are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Repealer for Tukwila Municipal Code 5.40 "Massage Establishments."
Ordinance No. 1534 §2 (part) is hereby repealed.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2010.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY. Passed by the City Council.
Published.
Effective Date:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Ordinance Number
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FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
November 2, 2010 5:00 p.m., Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: De' Sean Quinn, Chair; Allan Ekberg and Kathy Hougardy
Staff: Dave Haynes, Don Lincoln, Dennis McOmber, Jack Pace, Melissa Hart, Peggy McCarthy,
Jennifer Ferrer- Santalnes, Mary Hulvey, Gail Labanara, Steve Lancaster and Kimberly Matej
Guests: Chuck Parrish
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
L PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. 2010 Justice Assistance Grant
As an information only item, staff notified the Committee of a grant recently awarded to the Police
Department from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $26,766. This funding will be utilized
for outreach and relationship building between the Police Department and refugee populations within the
Tukwila community. Collaborative efforts will focus on the Somali population, but will not exclude
interactions with other refugee groups. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Secure Our Schools Grant
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept grant funding in the amount of $76,437 from the U.S.
Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Secure Our School (SOS) grant program.
In a cooperative effort between the Tukwila School District and the Police Department, this funding will
be used to enhance school safety equipment, safety efforts and to assist in preventing school violence. The
grant funds will be used in the efforts described for implementation at Showalter Middle School. Funds
will also be used for lockdown access control.
The School District will provide a 50% match of grant funds to implement the SOS program in Showalter
Middle School. There is no matching fund requirement on behalf of the City. The Police Department will
meet reporting requirements and will oversee fiscal management related to the U.S. Department of
Justice. The School District will invoice the Police Department as appropriate for reimbursement of
expenses relative to and not to exceed the awarded grant funding. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 8 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
C. Ordinance: Chances to Business License TMC Chanter 5
Staff is seeking Council approval of a draft ordinance which will repeal Sections 5.16 and 5.40 of the
Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) regarding business licenses for Card and Pool Rooms and Massage
Establishments. Minor housekeeping items address modification for change or elimination as appropriate.
Additionally, Section 5.04.105 has been added to address the issuance of business licenses and Section
5.04.110 allows for revocation or denial of a business license based on non payment of City- related fees.
As of mid November, the business license issuance function will transition from the City Clerk's Office
to the Finance Department. Changes to the draft ordinance modify the previous designation of processes
from the City Clerk's Office to the Finance Deaprtment.
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The suggested elimination of reference to Card and Pool Rooms and Massage Establishments is a result
of recognition of antiquated language in the TMC which is no longer supported by State code and /or is
limited by the Revised Code of Washington.
New additions to the ordinance allow for enforceable action to deny or revoke a business license upon, or
as a result of, non payment of fees or taxes due to the City under the TMC or City Policy. A second
addition, implements in writing an existing internal process for departmental review of business
license applications. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 8 COW FOR
DISCUSSION.
D. City Council Preliminary 2011 -12 Budget Review
The Committee reviewed the 2011 -12 Biennial Budget pages as listed below in preparation of full
Council discussion and review of the budget.
Peggy McCarthy distributed replacement copies for the following budget sections:
Contingency Fund (yellow sheet). Note that this page was not included in the original budget
document. Insert behind Special Revenue 100's tab, as OF -10.
Transfer -Out Detail for above section. Note sheet is white.
Fire Improvement Fund (yellow sheet). Note that this page was not included in the original
budget document. Insert behind General Capital 300's tab, as last page.
Replacement/new sheets will be given to the remaining four Councilmembers not in the Committee
meeting. Due to page numbering changes, it is recommend you do not dispose of the original white
sheets, please maintain them for future reference.
SECTION Budget Pages. CIP Pages
Finance GF -37 to GF -41
Insurance Fund OF -43
Contingency Fund Page TBD
Contributions/Fund Balance GF -173
Police GF -91 to GF -117
Fire Improvement Fund OF -26 (yellow sheet)
Attachment A CIP VII -IX
Attachment B CIP XI
Attachment C CIP XII -XV
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conf. Room #3
4 1' Committee Chair Approval
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE Budget Follow -Up from October 19, 2010 Budget Work Session: Special Community
Events
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance n Bid Award n Public Hearing I I Other
Mtg Date 11 -08 -10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR L Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Fznance Fire Lf Legal P&R 1 1 Police 1 PW
SPONSOR'S During its October 19, 2010 budget workshop, Council asked Administration to provide
SUMMARY additional information on the costs and benefits of Tukwila Days, Family Fourth at the
Fort, and Backyard Wildlife Festival; and to discuss options for such special community
events.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte n F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte L Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm
DATE:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Review proposal and options and provide feedback.
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11/08/10 Informational Memo dated November 4, 2010, with attached exhibit.
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Jim Haggerton, Mayor
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INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Committee of the Whole
FROM: Rick Still
DATE: November 4, 2010
SUBJECT: Budget Follow -Up Community Special Events
ISSUE
Should the City eliminate one or more Special Events, or combine events?
BACKGROUND
The total amount budgeted in 2010 for Special Events (Tukwila Days, Backyard Wildlife
Festival, and Family Fourth at the Fort) was slightly over $100,000. Actual expenditures for
these events in 2010 were just under $80,000, offset by approximately $31,000 in revenue (net
cost to general fund approximately $47,000 see Exhibit 1, Community Special Events
Comparison)
The City Administration's proposal to reduce annual program and service costs by $4.16 million
included a reduction of $25,000 per year in expenditures for these Special Events Like all of
the Recreation programs and services reductions, a thorough cost analysis and cost per
resident was used as the basis for recommended reductions for community special events
During its October 19, 2010 budget workshop, the City Council asked Administration to provide
additional information on the costs and benefits of these events, and alternative courses of
action.
DISCUSSION
The Community Special Events that have a special theme have proved to draw more of our
residents to the special events. Therefore, this proposal includes themed special events.
Backyard Wildlife Festival, Tukwila's Family 4 at Fort Dent and one to three Tukwila Days
"Mini" or "themed" events in the neighborhoods to replace the current one -day event
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We call these mini events because they have shorter hours and cost less Our latest themed
event, Halloween Fright Night, had over 450 paid participants (children) with approximately one
parent attending with them. This would equal over 900 people at this themed event. If we were
to run three mini events during the summer for approximately $7,500 and had 500 to 900 people
at each event, we would reduce our Community Special Event expenses and would have three
times more people attend This would improve our cost per participant significantly compared to
the current for Tukwila Days format.
Description of Proposal
Below please find a list of Themed Community Special Events, proposed budget and brief event
description.
Backyard Wildlife Festival Proposed Budget: $15,000 (Funding through LTAC)
Staff recommends continuing this unique environmental education festival in May 2011 utilizing
funds approved by the Tukwila Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a community event
($15,000) General fund support of this event will be limited to Parks Recreation Department
staff support. This event includes an additional fund raising opportunity for the Sister Cities
committee and the addition of the Plein Air Paint Out and art show
Tukwila's Family 4 at Fort Dent Proposed Budget: $35,000
Staff recommends reducing the hours for this event, beginning the event at 6 OOpm rather than
2.00pm. By reducing the event hours and making adjustments to the activities and
entertainment we could realize a general fund savings of approximately $16,000. This is a 32%
reduction of 2010 "actual" event budget. Additionally, the City should find further variable costs
savings from reduced Recreation, Police Fire staffing needed for the proposed shortened
event. This themed event has been very popular with our residents who are proud of being in
the United States of America and want to celebrate this annual recognition with their families
and neighbors.
Tukwila Days Mini Event 1: Tukwila Kids' Festival (June 2011) Proposed Budget $2,500
The Tukwila Kids' Festival would be a day of exhibits, stage entertainment, carnival games,
interactive booths, meet and -greet characters, and more. Tukwila Kids' Festival will provide an
educational experience for the family which combines entertainment, exhibits, arts crafts, kid's
art show, chalk art competition and a community resource fair. We propose hosting this event
in June as an end of the school year celebration and kick -off to summer.
Tukwila Days Mini Event 2: Celebrate Tukwila's History Culture (August 2011)
Proposed Budget $2,500
Staff recommends working collaboratively with the Tukwila Historical Society to develop and
produce a new event to celebrate Tukwila's heritage and culture This event could be held at a
neighborhood location such as the newly established "Tukwila Heritage Cultural Center" and
feature a focused selection of events, performances and activities related to Tukwila history,
heritage, culture and art. The car show could easily be enjoyed at this event and tie in with the
history of our treasured automobiles.
Tukwila Days Mini Event 3: Tukwila Touch a Truck Safety Fair (Sept/Oct 2011)
Proposed Budget $2,500
This fun event will put kids in the driver's seat of Tukwila's biggest heavy -duty rigs. Children of
all ages (and adults too) will have a hands -on chance to sit in the driver's seat, honk the horns
and kick the tires of a variety of big rigs. This event would have vendor and public service
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booths to serve as a resource fair for general safety, emergency preparedness and human
services Staff recommends holding this event in the parking lot at Foster High School/Tukwila
Pool, near Fire Station #54.
Impacts of Proposal (including proposed mitigation)
There are several mitigation efforts that could help reduce the overall cost of the all of these
events. A parking fee (resident and nonresident) could be established for parking at Tukwila's
Family4 at Fort Dent. A fee could be charged for a wrist band for all of the kids' events,
jumpers and rides. Increased sponsorship for various activities at each event would also reduce
the cost for all of our events. The more focused or themed the event the more likely
sponsorships will be attained. The LTAC board, grant applied and approved for the Backyard
Wildlife Festival, allowed the grant for this event this year with a challenged to staff to make it
grow to have more residents and more visitors to Tukwila attend the event.
Alternatives Considered
1. Continue all three events, but consult with Council regarding potential improvements and
cost reductions, similar to the 2010 events.
2. Combine Tukwila Days type of activities with Backyard Wildlife Festival
3. Combine Tukwila Days type of activities with Tukwila's Family 4 at Fort Dent.
4. Create a themed based Community Special Events plan
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends to keep Backyard Wildlife Festival and Tukwila's Family 4 at Fort Dent; and
to offer three themed mini events between June and October.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1 Community Special Events Comparison
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Community Special Events Comparison Exhibit 1
Backyard Wildlife Festival Tukwila's Family 4th Tukwila Days Festival
Years Provided 10 9 20
Event Hours 9am 5pm (8 hrs) 2pm 11 pm (9 hrs) 8am 3pm (7 hrs)
Estimated 750 5,000 500
Attendance;`- 65% Residents 80% Residents 80% Residents
Sponsors':, City of Tukwila City of Tukwila City of Tukwila
Seattle Southside Starfire Sports Valley Medical Center
Puget Sound Energy NC Power Systems BECU
National Wildlife Federation Cassan Enterprises Prevail Credit Union
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REI Cassan Enterprises
King Conservation District
r-: Rainier Audubon Society
Ed Hume Seeds
Featuredi Kids Inflatable Activity Area Kids Inflatable Activity Area Kids Inflatable Activity Area
Activities Hands On Arts Crafts Tukwila Tot Spot Activity Area Tukwila Tot Spot Activity Area
Vendor Marketplace Vendor Marketplace Vendor Marketplace
Live Music Live Music DJ Music
Roving Entertainers Roving Entertainers Roving Entertainers
Sister Cities Fundraiser Fireworks Show Sister Cities Fundraiser
Recycled Art Show Art Show
Garden Tour Chalk Art Competition
Educational Exhibitors Vintage Car Show
Educational Speakers Demonstration Stage
Guided Bird Tour Sport for Hunger
Kids Passport Activity
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Backyard Wildlife Festival Tukwila's Family 4th Tukwila Days Festival
Vii;; $18,596 $16,522 $59,918 $51,104 $24,759 $10,823
Expenditures Budgeted 2010 Actual Budgeted 2010 Actual Budgeted 2010 Actual
!Extra Labor $1,286 $1,1040 $2,4031 $1,611 $2,0141 $7811
!Supplies ,;1 $3,207 $8,4501 $9,903 $6,1501 $2,0071
'Professional Services!,;' $4,850 $4,074 $40,3751 $36,019 $12,6751 $5,705
Advertising' $6,000 $5,877 $3,7001 $0 $01 $0
Rental Equipment r "'1 $1,060 $1,078 $4,340 $3,396 $1,9201 $2,166
'Printing 1 $750 $1,133 $575 $101 $2,0001 $164
!Other i''I $50 $50 1 $751 $751 $01 $0
Totals C,! $18,596 $16,522 $59,918 $51,104` $24,759 $10,823
Revenue $15,868:.,:, $9,114 $6,772
Vendor Fees `=;,1 1 $390 1 1 $3,050 $1,740
Concession Sales 1 $215 1 1 $964 1 $432
Sponsorship 1 $5,1001-' 1 $4,600
SSVS `1 1 $14,763 1 1 H 1 1 I
Net Cost $655: Net Cost $41,990 Net Cost $4,051
P &R Staff (Planning Event Day) $17,252 costs 1 $19,683 1 $21,015
Other Department Staff $0 $7,430 1 $7,280
Resident Attendance 488 1 Residents 4,000 1 1 1 400
Cost per Resident Attendance
.$36.73 I ;costs Residents I $17.28 1 I. $80.87
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ITEM INFORMATION
1 CAS NUMBER: 10-127 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2010
AG ENDA ITEM TITLE Budget Follow -Up from October 19, 2010 Budget Work Session: Fire Department
Budget Reductions
C. 11 ;CORY Discussion Motion 1 Resolution Ordinance 1 1 Bid Award 1 1 Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 11/8/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
Si. )NSOR Council n Ma L1 Adm Svcs 1 I DCD Il Finance Fire Legal P&'R Police PIV
SPONSOR'S During its October 19, 2010 budget workshop, Council asked Administration to provide
SUMMARY additional information on the proposed Fire Department Program and Service Reductions.
Since that workshop, the Administration's budget proposal has been modified in response
to a tentative agreement reached with Tukwila Firefighters Local No. 2088 which reduces
cost of compensation for 2011. Fire Department will present information on overtime and
special teams expenses per Council request.
RI.\'I1 '1WJ?D BY COW Mtg CA &P Cmte 1J F &S Cmte n Transportation Cmte
Utihties Cmte Arts Comm. n Parks Comm. 1 Planning Comm.
DATE:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Review Fire Department presentation and provide feedback.
COMMITTEE
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXP1?NDITURI: REQUIREID AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Coininents.
1 MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/08/10
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
11/08/10 Informational Memorandum dated 11/4/10, with attachment
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*'4_ s 1 O Jim Haggerton, Mayor
r F ire De ar•fr��ent
t Nicholas J. Olivas, Fire Chief
To: Tukwila City C cil Members
From: Chief Oliva` ou
Subject: Overtime Budget /Special Teams
Date: November 4, 2010
It is my understanding that there are a few remaining questions regarding the fire department
budget including the need for the large amount of overtime in the suppression category and the
amount of overtime applied to special team activities for the year 2010.
There are $506,552 dollars in the budget for overtime, broken down in the following categories:
Suppression $461,858
Fire Prevention $35, 285
Training $9, 409
Attached, you will find a breakdown of overtime use as of 10/31/2010. The attachment shows
you the overtime code we use, a brief description of what the code covers, the total spent to date
and the percentage of the overtime budget represented. This is a document I had created
internally several years ago in order to have a better idea of where overtime was being spent in
an effort to reduce the use of overtime.
All overtime that is not related to fire prevention or training activities (for the training staff) is
charged against suppression overtime.
Over the last two years I reduced the minimum staffing and reduced approval for overtime for
attending outside classes unless they were mandatory or deemed necessary for our mission. I
also reduced the frequency of internal meetings to once a quarter, in most cases, again, to reduce
overtime expenses.
The Haz Mat budget, minus the $20,000 for the annual recycling event (paid for by grant money)
was 49,517; the Rescue Team Budget was $15,000.
As of the most recent city Expenditure Status Report dated 01/01/2010 through 8/31/2010 the
Haz -Mat Team has spent $22,124.21 and the Rescue Team has spent $3,692.09. The highlighted
categories on the attachment show that $2, 548.92 has been spent on haz -mat related overtime
and $9,944.30 has been spent on rescue team related overtime, the majority of that related to boat
training. 1 believe these figures demonstrate that we have been mindful of the budget situation
and have made every effort to be good stewards of the department's funds.
It will be a pleasure to answer any questions you have regarding this information.
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East 0 Tukwila, Washington 98188 0 Phone: 206 -575 -4404 Fax: 206 -575- 9
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Tukwila Fire Department
Overtime by Category
2010
OT Code OT Description
AR Aid Run Picking up aid supplies used in patient treatment /transport to the hospital
Total for Category $2,166.86
of Grand Total 0.64%
BF -EL Backlit( for Education Leave Classes deemed necessary or mandatory
Total for Category $978.88
of Grand Total 0.29%
BF -ML Backfill for those called out on Military Leave
Total for Category $712.32
of Grand Total 0.21%
BF -USAR Backfill for WA -TF1 Urban Search Rescue Drills
Total for Category $176.96
of Grand Total 0.05%
CA OT to assist other City departments and at City Events, e g., pond sampling, NIMS
instruction, FA /CPR classes, 4th of July, blood pressure events, Tukwila Days
Total for Category $4,267.94
of Grand Total 01.27
CB OT for response to All Call /Call Back for multiple alarm fires (includes SORT and HM
team calls, fire watches, severe weather)
Total for Category $3,524.60
of Grand Total 1.05
DM Dept, Officer, Safety and Equipment Committee Meetings
Total for Category $5,994.79
of Grand Total 1.78%
EL OT for attendance at a class /training off duty/classed deemed necessary or mandatory
Total for Category $8,111.06
of Grand Total 2.41%
ER Early Relief/ Dr. Appointments, leave early for class
Total for Category $132.72
of Grand Total 0.04%
FP -INV Fire Investigation
Total for Category $5240.56
of Grand Total 1.56%
FP -OT OT for contractor billable
Total for Category $758.52
of Grand Total 0.23%
FRP Flood Response Planning
Total for Category $17,790.94
of Grand Total 5.29%
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HM TFD Shift Hazmat Team Meetings /Drills /Work Projects, and Zone and County
Meetings /Drills
Total for Category $2,548.92
of Grand Total 0.76%
HO Hold over (waiting for OT, because of sick leave, traffic issues)
Total for Category $937.95
of Grand Total 0.28%
INST OT for instructing classes /drills (includes prep work)
Total for Category $6,854.68
of Grand Total 2.04%
MISC Dept. Errands, PIAs, assessment centers, USAR Fit testing, etc., Hazmat Physicals
Total for Category $8,054.62
of Grand Total 2.39%
PES Program /Equip Support, e.g.; Emergency Medical Services, Personal Protective Equipment,
Explorers, ham radios, NFIRS, pre fires, small equip repairs /maint., pump testing, hose
testing, Airpak maint., ladder testing, extinguisher training to businesses, cleaning supplies
Total for Category $11,484.31
of Grand Total 3.41%
R &R Rock Roll Marathon (OT to be charged to Loding Tax fund not TFD)
Total for Category $$6,374.69
of Grand Total 1.89%
SD -OD OT for attendance at suppression drills off duty (includes Zone 3 drills)
Total for Category $2,598.58
of Grand Total 0.77%
SE Special events, i.e., honor guard, funerals, football games, Starfire events, Pub Ed /PR, etc.
Total for Category $484.52
of Grand Total 0.14%
SE -C Call related shift extension
Total for Category $2,428.72
of Grand Total 0.72%
SE -R Shift Extension to complete reports
Total for Category $238.90
of Grand Total 0.07%
SORT TFD Shift Rescue Team Meetings /Drills /Work/Projects and Zone and County
Meetings /Drills
Total for Category $9,944.30
of Grand Total 2.96%
STA OT to maintain minimum staffing caused by sick leave, long term leaves due to
inj /ill /disability, special staffing assignments, Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
Total for Category $234,642.01
of Grand Total 69.74%
Total as of 10/31/10 $336,448.32
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
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CAS NUMBER: 10-128 1 ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2010
AG NUM ITEM TITLE Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Tukwila and Tukwila
Firefighters Local No. 2088.
C.\ II ;G c )RY Discussion n Motion Resolution n Ordinance Bid Award n Public Hearing n Other
Mtg Date 11/08/10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR 1 1 Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire n Legal LJ P &R Police PW
SI'ON sole S City Administration and Tukwila Firefighters Local No. 2088 have reached agreement on a
Su ,MNI,\RY wage freeze for 2011. This will result in Administration recommending that the three
firefighter positions proposed for elimination by the 2011 -2012 Preliminary Budget be
restored. Administration has also agreed to continue discussions with the Union regarding
the costs and benefits of a LEOFF 1 buyout, and notify the Union of the outcome of its
analysis by November 30, 2010.
RI;v] WED BY COW Mtg. 1 1 CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. U Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Receive briefing regarding Memorandum of Understanding
COMMITTEE
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source.
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/08/10
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
11/08/10 Memorandum of Understanding By and Between City of Tukwila and Tukwila Firefighters
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF TUKWILA
AND
TUKWILA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO 2088
WHEREAS, the parties to this memorandum of understanding have a current labor
contracts that expires on December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the local economic and political environment in which the City and Union
met to negotiate the current labor agreement has significantly changed since the
negotiations for the 2009 -11 labor agreement between the parties were concluded; and
WHEREAS, the annual rate of inflation has dropped to less than 0.0% for two
consecutive years compared to the 5.0% 6.0% rate at the time the parties negotiated the
current contract; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must make dramatic reductions to the General Fund
Operating budget due to the unanticipated downturn in the City's revenues; and
WHEREAS, the City is asking the Union for concessions in the cost of employee
compensation due to budget shortfalls associated with the City budget; and
WHEREAS, the City employees who are members of the IAFF Local No. 2088
recognize the impact of these difficulties, and desire to assist the city in preserving
essential services by eliminating layoffs that otherwise would have been necessary in the
2011 -2012 budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AGREES TO THE
FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
1. That the Union agree to amend the teinis of the labor agreement currently in effect
to provide for a Wage Freeze for 2011; and
2. That the City Council will restore to the final budget the three (3) firefighter positions
identified for layoff in the preliminary City budget
3. That the City agrees to continue discussions with the Union regarding the potential
for a LEOFF 1 buyout based upon the outcome of an actuarial cost/benefit analysis and
notify the Union in writing of the outcome of the analysis by November 30, 2010;
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4. That if the Union and City Council are not able to agree to the above terms, the City
will comply with the teens of the labor agreement currently in effect and the City
Council will proceed with adoption of the 2011 -2012 budget.
City of Tukwila Tukwila IAFF Local No. 2088
B by:
Date: Date:
Approved as to Form: City Attorney Human Resources Director
By: by:
Date: Date:
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1 CAS NUMBER: I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2010
AGENDA ITJ:M TITLE A motion to direct that the final 2011 -2012 budget, brought to the City Council for
action, restore the three firefighter positions identified for elimination in the City's
preliminary budget.
C.\'I'1?GORI'
Discussion Motion ['Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date Mtg Date 11 08 10 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
I SP( )NSOR n Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PW
SPONSOR'S City Administration and Tukwila Firefighters Local No. 2088 have reached agreement on a
SUMMARY wage freeze for 2011. This agreement will go into effect only if the City Council restores
three firefighter positions to the final budget for 2011 -2012. The proposed motion will
indicate the Council's intention to do so.
The Council is being asked to consider this item and make a motion at the Special Meeting
to follow the C.O.W. on November 8. 2010.
RI \'TEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte 1 F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilittes Cmte I I Arts Comm. I I Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 11 -08 -10
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Adopt motion to restore three firefighters to budget.
COMMITTEE
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EYPJ?.NDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
I MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/08/10
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November 1 8 15 22
IIuh Public Hearines:
Veterans Day EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION Tax levy legislation
(City offices closed) 6.30 PM 6:30 PM 2011 -2012 budget /CIP
25m Budget amendment
Thanksgiving Day See agenda packet Special Presentation: ordinance
(Cit y offices closed) cover sheet for this Financial status
Special Issues:
t week's agenda report for 3rd quarter Tax levy legislation:
26 Day after (November 8, 2010 g
vin Unfinished Business:
Thanks 1 Ordinance levying
Thanksgiving Committee of the Y g
(City offices closed) Whole Meeting) Authorize Mayor the general taxes for
to accept grant the City commencing
funding for the 1 -1 -11, on an property,
Secure Our Schools both real and personal
project in the
amount of 2. Resolution
$76,437.00 declaring a finding of
substantial need
Water and Sewer relating to the property
Code Changes: tax levy commencing
1. Ordinance 1 -1 -11
relating to the 3. Ordinance
updating and increasing the regular
expanding of the property tax levy 1
regulations from the previous year
relating to water commencing 1 -1 -11,
rates and backflow on all property, both
prevention real and personal
assemblies
2. Ordinance Budget:
relating to the 2011 -2012 budget
updating and ordinance
expanding of the 2010 budget
regulations amendment
relating to sewer ordinance
rates and discharge CIP resolution
3 Resolution
adopting a new COMMI I I hE OF THE
Public Works fee WHOLE MEETING TO
schedule. BE FOLLOWED BY A
Ordinance SPECIAL MEETING
amending TMC
Chapter 5 04 Special Meeting
regarding business Unfinished Business:
licenses and Tax levy legislation (see
regulations "Special Issues" above)
December 6 13 20 27
24th Special Presentation:
Christmas Day Introduction and
(observed) swearing in of Bill
(City offices closed) Devlin, Police Sergeant COMMITTEE OF THE
Unfinished Business: WHOLE MEETING TO
Budget: BE FOLLOWED BY A
2011 -2012 budget SPECIAL MEETING
ordinance
2010 budget
amendment
ordinance
o CIP resolution
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Community Utilities Public Information Veterans Day IIuman
Fall Residential
Affairs Cmte, Meeting on
Parks Cmte, 5 PM Residential City offices closed Advisory Recycling Collection
5.00 PM (CR #1) Rental Licensing D Event
(CR #3) Inspection
CANCELLED 9 AM to 3:00 PM
Program Tukwila Village site at
Tukwila 1:00 PM the corner of S. 144th
City Council International Tukwila Community St. 41st Ave. S.
Executive Boulevard Center (one block west of
Session, Action Cmte, (12424 42nd Ave. S.) Foster High School)
6.30 PM 7 PM Or g
(Conin2uniz); Oranizin Meeting
teij
City Council for New Community
A FOR
Conunittee of Center) I RENT Garden ‘4\..L07
the Whole Mtg., Hosted by Cascade
7 PM 'WNW Land Conservancy and
(Council Call 206-431-3682 St. Thomas Parish Look under
Chambers) to reserve a space. 6:00 PM "Headlines" at
C.0 W TO BE St. Thomas Parish www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
IMMEDIATELY (4415 S. 140th St.) for additional
FOLLOWED BY Help plan a new information.
A SPECIAL community garden that
MEETING will provide healthy Council Coffee Chat
local food for 10 AM to 12:00
Tukwila's residents.
NOON
Visit http://www at Starbucks
cascadeland.org/events/ (13038 Interurban Ave.)
tukwilagarden for more i1W:7"4
information
Planning haraMittalti
Commission Stop by and informally
RESCHEDULED talk with a Tukwila City
TO NOV 18TH Councilmember about
anything on your mind
regarding Tukwila.
.111p 4$01nrireidaia e.tilZ.Mgairataia4 ?;.-TalinthilRd.W.T.M_Ki:;' IlDfliewitaim OttikUifirfithilltitg6
>Transportation Finance Parks Planning Volunteer Work
Cmte, Safety Cmte, Commission, Commission,
5 PM 5 PM 5.30 PM 6.30 PM Parties
(CR #1) (CR #3) (Community (Council Chambers) 1000 AM 100 PM
Center) RESCHEDULED Duwamish Hill
FROM NOV 11TH) Preserve
City Council For information visit
Executive hil::: Advisory www.cascadelandorg.
Session, B-eard Tukwila 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
6.30 PM CANCELLED Historical Society, North Wind's Weir
City Council 7 PM For information visit
Regular Mtg., (Tukwila Heritage
www.pugetsound.org.
7 PM Cultural Center at
14475 59th Ave. S.)
(Council
Chambers) Family Movie
Night on the
Big Screen
Bring your sleeping bag
or blanket to set up in
the Tukwila
Community Center
gym. Doors open
at 6 PM; movie
starts at 6:30
Call 206-768-2822
after November 15 to
find out which movie
will be shown.
City Council Committee of Whole (C.O.W.) Meeting. 2nd 4th Mon., 7:00 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall.
Community Affairs Parks Committee: 2nd 4th Mon., 5.00 PM, Conf. Room #3 Agenda items for 11/8/10 meeting
(A) Budget: Continued review of Golf Course fund.
>Tukwila Intl. Blvd. Action Cmte: 2nd Tues., 7 PM, Tukwila Community Center Contact Chief Dave Haynes at 206-433-1812.
Utilities Committee: 2nd 4th Tues., 5 PM, Conf. Room #1 Agenda items for 11/9/10 meeting• (A) Duwamish Gardens—grant
98 acceptance (Washington State SRFB). (B) 2010 3rd Quarter Reports.