HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2014-02-24 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETc
Age Tukwila City Council Agenda
• COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ••
Jim Haggerton, Mayor Counciimembers + Joe Duffie + Dennis Robertson
-9 David Cline, City Administrator + Allan Ekberg + Verna Seal
De'Sean Quinn, Council President + Kathy Hougardy + Kate Kruller
Monday, February 24, 2014, 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
is
(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
presented for discussion.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance authorizing a Development Agreement with MRFH, LLC,
which would permit the Odin Brewery to locate in the Tukwila Urban
Center (TUC) District.
Pg.1
4. SPECIAL ISSUES
a. An ordinance authorizing a Development Agreement with MRFH, LLC,
which would permit the Odin Brewery to locate in the Tukwila Urban
Center (TUC) District.
b. An ordinance updating regulations relating to historic landmarks within
the City.
c. Fire Department pipeline employees.
d. 2014 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant.
e. False alarm fines:
(1) An ordinance increasing false alarm fines.
(2) A resolution adopting a false alarm fee schedule.
Pg.1
Pg.25
Pg.35
Pg.41
Pg.71
Pg.79
Pg.83
5. REPORTS
a. Mayor
b. City Council
c. Staff
d. City Attorney
e. Intergovernmental
6. MISCELLANEOUS
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
Tukwila City Hall is wheelchair accessible.
Reasonable accommodations are available at public hearings with advance notice to the
City Clerk's Office (206- 433 -1800 or TukwilaCityClerk @TukwilaWA.gov). This notice is available at
www,tukwilawa,gov, and in alternate formats with advance notice for those with disabilities.
Tukwila Council meetings are audio /video taped.
HOW TO TESTIFY
If you would like to address the Council, please go to the podium and state your name and address clearly for
the record. Please observe the basic rules of courtesy when speaking and limit your comments to five
minutes. The Council appreciates hearing from citizens but may not be able to take immediate action on
comments received until they are referred to a Committee or discussed under New Business.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
No Council meetings are scheduled on the 5th Monday of the month unless prior public notification is given.
Regular Meetings - The Mayor, elected by the people to a four -year term, presides at all Regular Council
Meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. Official Council action in the
form of formal motions, adopting of resolutions and passing of ordinances can only be taken at Regular
Council meetings.
Committee of the Whole Meetings - Council members are elected for a four -year term. The Council
President is elected by the Council members to preside at all Committee of the Whole meetings for a
one -year term. Committee of the Whole meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Issues discussed are forwarded to the Regular Council meeting for official action.
GENERAL INFORMATION
At each Council meeting citizens are given the opportunity to address the Council on items that are not
included on the agenda during CITIZENS COMMENTS. Please limit your comments to 5 minutes.
Special Meetings may be called at any time with proper public notice. Procedures followed are the same as
those used in Regular Council meetings.
Executive Sessions may be called to inform the Council of pending legal action, financial, or personnel
matters.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings are required by law before the Council can take action on matters affecting the public interest
such as land -use laws, annexations, rezone requests, public safety issues, etc. Section 2.04.150 of the
Tukwila Municipal Code states the following guidelines for Public Hearings:
1. The proponent shall speak first and is allowed 15 minutes for a presentation.
2. The opponent is then allowed 15 minutes to make a presentation.
3. Each side is then allowed 5 minutes for rebuttal.
4. Citizens who wish to address the Council may speak for 5 minutes each. No one may speak a second
time until everyone wishing to speak has spoken.
5. After each speaker has spoken, the Council may question the speaker. Each speaker can respond to the
question, but may not engage in further debate at this time.
6. After the Public Hearing is closed and during the Council meeting, the Council may choose to discuss
the issue among themselves, or defer the discussion to a future Council meeting, without further public
testimony. Council action may only be taken during Regular or Special Meetings.
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
AileetinsDale
Pnpared [a
Mcly'or's review
Council review
02/24/14
LM
C,\ II (,()ItY Docu,szon
03/03/14
LM
— ReJoltrizon
A la, Dal t
Ordinance
— Bid Award
2iiit Dale
Pub//c 1-1 ecinng
1 I Other
,111g Dal'
-1111)(ite
illig Date 03/03/14
A li,g Date 02/24/14
Si ( )N( )R I I Cou/hi/ — fay)/ FIR
I 1 mime 1 ire IT P e-R Poll( e P11'
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
3 & 4.A.
1
Si \i i SPoNSoR LYNN MIRANDA
ORIGIN \I AGi NI) \ D \ i 1 2/24/14
Aui NI) \ II 1 NI Ti i I i Odin Brewery Development Agreement (DA)
C,\ II (,()ItY Docu,szon
02/24/14
Motion
illlg Dale
— ReJoltrizon
A la, Dal t
Ordinance
— Bid Award
2iiit Dale
Pub//c 1-1 ecinng
1 I Other
,111g Dal'
-1111)(ite
illig Date 03/03/14
A li,g Date 02/24/14
Si ( )N( )R I I Cou/hi/ — fay)/ FIR
I 1 mime 1 ire IT P e-R Poll( e P11'
DCD I
Sl'uNN)It', The City Council is being asked to approve a DA between the City and MRFH LLC which
Summ \in' would permit Odin Brewery to locate in the TUC District and produce up to 15,000 barrels
of beer annually, with conditions. The DA also establishes architectural and site
improvements that exceed the current code requirements but would be implemented by
the applicant. Council is being asked to hold a public hearing and discuss the DA this
evening, then forward it the Regular meeting on March 3.
II \ 11 A 1 1) BY COW Mtg
I I Utilities Cmte
DATE 2/11/14
CA&P Cmte
F&S Cmte Transportation Cmtc
Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
CONIIVITTTHE CHAIR: DUFFIE
Arts Comm.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SuoNc)R/ADmiN
C0,111\111'11,1
Department of Community Development
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
Expi NDiiiild RI QUIR1 1) AMOUN1 BUDGL III) APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0 $0 $0
Fund Source:
C0171177e111s
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
2/24/14
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
2/24/14
Informational Memorandum dated 2/4/14
Draft Ordinance adopting Development Agreement for 402 Baker Blvd (Odin Brewery)
Draft Development Agreement between the City of Tukwila and MRFH LLC
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 2/11/14
3/3/14
1
2
TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL U��U���������U�
nn�n ��nnn�n��n o��n���u~ n�n�~xmn��o���n�����n�x
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Di
BY: Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner
DATE: 4 February 2014
SUBJECT: Odin Brewery Development Agreement
ISSUE
Should the City Council approve the proposed Development Agreement that would allow Odin
Brewery to locate within the TUC District?
BACKGROUND
MRFH LLC is proposing to locate a microbrewery at 402 Baker Boulevard. The p ject involves
a remodel of an existing building previously used for a glass manufacturing and retail business.
The proposed use includes the manufacturing of beer (up to 15,000 gallons annually), a
business office, related parking facilities, and a 1,734 square foot tasting room and retail outlet
open to the public. Redevelopment will consist of tenant improvements to the existing building,
as well as exterior building/architectural and site improvements that exceed current code
requirements.
The project site is located within the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) District. Current zoning
regulations for this district allow brew pubs (producing up to 2'500 gallons beer/year) but
exclude the manufacturing of foods involving fermenting (e.g., a large scale brewery). The type
and scale of use proposed by MRFH is not directly addressed by the TMC but is desirable in the
urban environment envisioned in the Southcenter area by the City's Comprehensive Plan. When
combined with a tasting room and outdoor seating, this use furthers the community's vision for
Baker Boulevard as an active, pedestrian-oriented corridor serving a future mixed use, higher
density neighborhood connecting the Mall, bus transit center, and future pedestrian bridge over
the Green River with the Tukwila Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. This project will ServS
as the type of amenity and attraction desired by current and future residents, workers, and
visitors in the Southcenter area.
TMC 18.86 allows the City to use development agreements to provide flexibility to achieve
public benefits and respond to changing community needs. Approval of this development
agreement would allow Odin Brewery to locate within the Urban Center and produce up to
15,000 barrels of beer annually.
DISCUSSION
The Development Agreement contains the following criteria which must be met in order for a
Microbrewery to be a permitted use in the TUC District:
• sells beer for consumption on site and for sale in sealed containers;
• produces no more than 15'000 barrels of beer annually; and
• utilizes an air treatment system and/or other machinery so that the brewery meets Puget
Sound Clean Air Agency Regulations regarding odors, and that the brewing process does
not cause off-site impacts on neighboring properties or create a public nuisance. (This
goes beyond what is normally required to address odors.)
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
Page 2
In support of the Southcenter Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, the applicant has
agreed to project—related improvements that will:
• enhance the overall image and architectural design quality of the Southcenter area by
iOCO[pOratingfGgade improvements that minimize the appearance of the building's length
and height and add visual interest;
• contribute to the pedestrian orientation of Baker Boulevard by constructing wider
sidewalks with landscaping that matches the adjacent public frontage;
• make access management improvements on Baker Boulevard by reducing curb cuts and
combining driveways; and
• provide safe pedestrian pathways through the parking lot by connecting the building's
public entrance to the street edge with a raised crosswalk.
These access, public frontage, site, and architectural design improvements will be further
refined by staf during the building permit review process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to forward the ordinance to the February 24, 2014 Committee of
the Whole meeting for a public hearing and March 3, 2014 Regular meeting for action.
ATTACHK8ENTS.
Draft Ordinance
Exhibit A — Development Agreement
Exhibit 1 — Project Site Map
Exhibit 2 — Preliminary Site Plan
WmsemuYmmwmunem planning pmjertslouwemwon\Inmmorno_CApdocx
4
DRAT:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE PROPOSED 402 BAKER BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH MRFH, LLC, A WASHINGTON LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, MRFH, LLC, desires to site a beverage manufacturing business at 402
Baker Boulevard, a project referred to as "Odin Brewery;" and
WHEREAS, the use contemplated by this development proposal is not directly
addressed by the Tukwila Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, MRFH, LLC, desires to make improvements to the property that
exceed the current Tukwila Municipal Code requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila and MRFH, LLC, wish to enter into a Development
Agreement for the 402 Baker Boulevard development, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, as required pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code Section 18.86.050, a
public hearing was conducted on the 24th day of February 2014 to take public testimony
regarding this Development Agreement, as proposed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to City Ordinance No. , approved this
Development Agreement as proposed and authorized execution of this Development
Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Development Agreement. The 402 Baker Boulevard Development
Agreement by and between the City of Tukwila and MRFH, LLC, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized and
directed to execute said Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Tukwila.
W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Odin Brewery-402 Baker Blvd DA 1 -31 -14
LM:bjs
Page 1 of 2
5
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
Section 3. 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 4. 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 , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Exhibit A — Development Agreement
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Odin Brewery-402 Baker Blvd DA 1 -31 -14
LM:bjs
6
Page 2 of 2
EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF TUKWILA AND MRFH, LLC, FOR THE 402 BAKER
BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ( "Agreement ") is made and entered into this
day of by and between the City of Tukwila ( "City "), a non - charter, optional code
Washington municipal corporation, and MRFH, LLC ( "MRFH "), a Washington limited liability
company.
I. RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature has authorized the execution of
development agreements between a local government and a person having ownership or control
of real property within its jurisdiction pursuant to RCW 36.70B170, and Tukwila Municipal
Code (TMC) Chapter 18.86 allows for development agreements to respond to changing
community needs and to adequately achieve the purpose of the provisions of the TMC; and
WHEREAS, MRFH intends to develop the interior and provide exterior improvements to
an existing building to accommodate a microbrewery that would comprise approximately 10,500
square feet of manufacturing and storage space, 600 square feet of business office space, and
1,734 square feet for a public tasting room and retail space; and
WHEREAS, the project site lies within an area zoned Tukwila Urban Center (TUC). The
City's Comprehensive Plan for this area envisions this area as a high- density, regionally -
oriented, mixed -use center having walkable, as well as auto - oriented, shopping and
entertainment districts, and having recreational opportunities for business people, residents, and
visitors; and
WHEREAS, the type of use proposed by MRFH is not directly addressed by the TMC
and is a hybrid use which is desirable to the urban environment envisioned by the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the complexity of transforming a suburban pattern of development to a more
urban one is such that change cannot be expected or required to happen all at once. More likely,
the majority of the development within Southcenter over the next 20 years will be as a result of
market- driven renovations, such as the MRFH proposal, and expansions rather than entirely new
construction; and
WHEREAS, it is not the intent of the City to discourage such redevelopment, as new
investment should enhance the image and appeal of the area. Instead, the City's strategy is to
move forward in phases, leading with public investments and implementing a set of regulations
that condition redevelopment and result in incremental changes to the urban form that are in
alignment with the community's long -term vision. Over time, these changes will serve as a
Page 1 of 12
7
framework, catalyst, and attractor for the types of development envisioned for the urban center.
This redevelopment of the existing building and site will serve as the type of amenity and
attraction desired by current and future residents, workers and visitors in the Southcenter area;
and
WHEREAS, as part of the MRFH proposal, it will enhance the overall image and
architectural design quality of the Southcenter area, and contribute towards the pedestrian
orientation of Baker Boulevard by improving the streetscape via wider sidewalks and
landscaping, making access management improvements, and providing safe pedestrian pathways
through the parking lot by connecting the building's public entrance to the street edge; and
WHEREAS, this project is located in the northern part of Southcenter, in a core area
envisioned as a growing transit - supportive mixed -use neighborhood with residential, office,
retail, and entertainment uses; and
WHEREAS, the project site is located on Baker Boulevard, the high priority corridor for
the City that provides a more direct, walkable route via the planned pedestrian bridge over the
Green River, connecting the Mall and future Transit - Oriented Development neighborhood to the
Tukwila Sounder Commuter Rail /Amtrak Station; and
WHEREAS, the Southcenter Element of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan encourages
establishing a pedestrian- oriented environment through site planning, streetscape design, and
improvements to the Urban . Center's network of streets, trails, and sidewalks; and this project
will further the community's vision of a pedestrian friendly, walkable neighborhood by
constructing public frontage improvements, including landscaping, along Baker Boulevard and
implementing access management strategies; and
WHEREAS, the Southcenter Element of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan calls for
ensuring that pedestrians have safe, convenient, and comfortable paths from adjacent public
ways through large parking lots to key building entrances, and the project's site design and
pedestrian improvements implement this policy; and
WHEREAS, the Southcenter Element of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan promotes high
quality architecture in Southcenter, and the project's architectural design improvements to the
existing building's facade will be of high quality and will improve the image of Baker
Boulevard, the Southcenter area, and identity for the entire City, thereby having the potential to
attract further high quality development; and
WHEREAS, a development agreement must be approved by ordinance or resolution
after a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for this Agreement was held on and
the City Council approved this Agreement by Ordinance No. ; and
Page 2 of 12
8
WHEREAS, the Agreement constitutes a final land use action pursuant to RCW
36.70C.020 and is subject to review pursuant to RCW 36.70C.101 et seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein and the
long -term benefit to both the City and MRFH, the parties hereby agree as follows:
II. AGREEMENT
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Parties agree that the foregoing recitals are
true and correct to the best of their knowledge and are incorporated by this reference as though
fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Project Description. The project is referred to as "Odin Brewery" and
involves a remodel of an existing 12,825- square -foot building previously used for
manufacturing, storage and business offices for a glass manufacturing and retail business. This
project is located at 402 Baker Boulevard on a parcel 53,504 square feet in size within the
Southcenter area, Tukwila's Urban Center, and is identified on Exhibit 1, Project Site Map. The
anticipated use of the property includes the manufacturing and storage of beer, a business office,
and a small tasting room and retail outlet open to the public, as well as related parking facilities.
Redevelopment will consist of tenant improvements, exterior building /architectural
improvements, and site improvements.
Current zoning regulations govern the manufacturing of beverages and the location of
brew pubs. This microbrewery use is not contemplated by the TMC. However, TMC Chapter
18.86 allows the City to use development agreements to provide flexibility to achieve public
benefits and respond to changing community needs.
Section 3. Statement of Authority and Intent. This agreement is entered into pursuant
to the authorization of RCW 36.70B.170 and TMC Chapter 18.86 and is intended and designed
to vest this Project under current Governing Regulations, subject to Section 4 herein
(Development Standards), for the Vesting Period. Unless this Development Agreement is sooner
terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof, the Vesting Period shall be for a period of three
(3) years commencing on the Effective Date (the "Vesting Period ").
Section 4. Development Standards: Conditions.
4.1 Intent. The intent of the Development Agreement is to allow the site to be used
as a microbrewery. This use, when combined with a tasting room and outdoor seating, furthers
the community's vision for Baker Boulevard as an active, pedestrian- oriented corridor serving a
future mixed use, higher density neighborhood, and connecting the Mall, bus transit center, and
future pedestrian bridge over the Green River with the Tukwila Sounder Commuter Rail /Amtrak
Station. In turn, project- related improvements will enhance the overall image and architectural
design quality of the Southcenter area, and contribute towards the pedestrian orientation of Baker
Boulevard by improving the streetscape via wider sidewalks and landscaping, making access
management improvements, and providing safe pedestrian pathways through the parking lot by
Page 3 of 12
9
connecting the building's public entrance to the street edge (See Exhibit 2, Preliminary Site
Plan). These access, public frontage, site, and architectural design improvements will be further
refined during the building permit review process.
4.2 Application of Development Standards. Pursuant thereto and during the
Effective Period, the provisions of this Section 4 set forth the development standards that differ
from or supplement those standards set forth in the City's development regulations.
Accordingly, the following development standards shall apply to and govern and vest the
development and use of the Project in lieu of any conflicting or different standards or
requirements elsewhere in the TMC.
4.3 Permitted Uses. In addition to those uses permitted in the TUC district in TMC
Chapter 18.28, a microbrewery is allowed, providing it meets the following criteria:
4.3.1 Sells beer for consumption on site and for sale in sealed containers;
4.3.2 Produces no more than 15,000 barrels of beer annually; and
4.3.3 Utilizes an air treatment system and/or other machinery so that the brewery
meets Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Regulations regarding odors, and that the brewing process
does not cause off -site impacts on neighboring properties or create a public nuisance.
4.4 Access and Public Frontage Improvements. MRFH will improve the streetscape,
walkability, and accessibility by reducing curb cuts, widening the public sidewalk, and adding
street trees. These improvements will be made prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
4.4.1 The site currently has three driveways. The project will close the middle
driveway and relocate the western driveway to the west lot line, creating a common driveway
with the adjacent parcel.
4.4.2 MRFH will construct a 15 -foot sidewalk, extending from back of existing
curb, running the length of the property, and tying into the 15 -foot sidewalk on the east side of
the property. Where the sidewalk crosses driveways, the sidewalk shall continue across the
driveway at the same elevation or `level'; the driveway shall not "break" the sidewalk network.
4.4.3 MRFH will install new street trees and landscaping on the new public
sidewalk on Baker Boulevard. Street tree species will be agreed upon by the City and the
developer, and will be planted in landscaped tree wells a minimum 36 square feet in size, located
at back of curb. Trees shall be spaced every 20 -30 feet, depending on species and location of
underground or at- ground utilities and considering the proximity of existing trees on either side
of project.
Page 4 of 12
10
4.5 Site Improvements. The project will construct a 15- foot -wide plaza adjacent to
the south face of the building that will provide an outdoor seating area away from the street. In
addition, the project will construct a wooden fence to screen an outdoor patio located adjacent to
the tasting room. The back side of the project site shall be fenced with gates for additional
security. A raised crosswalk will connect the public sidewalk to the building's public entrance,
providing safe pedestrian access through the parking lot.
4.6 Architectural Design Standards /Improvements.
4.6.1 Transparency. The project will increase transparency in the area between
the height of 2 and 10 feet (minimum) along the length of the building facade that faces Baker
Boulevard. Darkly tinted glass, mirrored glass, and glass covered by screening sheets, white, or
UV protection film will not be used.
4.6.2 Facade Articulation and Modulation. The project will incorporate facade
articulation and modulation features that minimize the appearance of the building's length and
height and add visual interest. Features will include:
(a) Change in building materials or color;
(b) Landscaping; and
(c) Other alternatives that meet the intent.
Section 5. Major and Minor Amendments — Development Agreement. All proposed
amendments to the Development Agreement shall be considered in accordance with this Section
5.
5.1 Process. Minor modifications from the approved permits or to the architectural
design may be approved in accordance with the provisions of the City's code, and shall not
require an amendment to this Agreement. The Mayor may approve any other Minor
Amendments to the Development Agreement proposed by the City or Developer and mutually
agreed to by the Parties. Such approval shall be in writing and the resulting amendment shall be
incorporated into this Development Agreement as an amendment pursuant to Section 5 hereof
The City Council may approve Major Amendments to the Development Agreement in
accordance with the same process for approval of the Development Agreement. A Major
Amendment to the Development Agreement approved by the City Council, and mutually agreed
to by the Parties, shall be incorporated into this Development Agreement as an amendment
pursuant to Section 5 hereof.
5.2 Minor Amendment Defined. A proposed amendment to the Development
Agreement shall be considered a minor amendment if the proposed amendment does not modify
the Governing Regulations or Section 4 (Development Standards; Conditions) hereof, does not
materially modify the size or scope of the Project, and does not modify the Vesting Period or
term of this Development Agreement.
Page 5 of 12
11
5.3 Major Amendment Defined. A proposed amendment to the Development
Agreement shall be considered a Major Amendment if the proposed amendment does not
constitute a Minor Amendment.
5.4 Determination. An application for a Minor Amendment shall be made to the
Mayor. The application shall describe the proposed Minor Amendment in sufficient detail such
that the Mayor can determine whether or not the proposal qualifies as a Minor Amendment. If
the application does not provide sufficient information, the Mayor may request additional
information from the Developer or reject the application. Upon receipt of sufficient information
to determine if the proposal set forth in the application constitutes a Minor Amendment, the
Mayor shall determine if the proposal constitutes a Minor Amendment. In the event that the
Mayor determines that the proposed amendment is a Minor Amendment, the Minor Amendment
may be administratively approved by the Mayor. In the event that the Mayor determines that the
proposal constitutes a Major Amendment, the Developer shall submit the proposal in accordance
with the same process for approval of a Development Agreement, withdraw its proposed
amendment, or modify and re- submit its proposed amendment. The determination of the Mayor
shall be a final decision.
Section 6. Further Discretionary Actions. Developer acknowledges that the
Governing Regulations contemplate the exercise of further discretionary powers by the City.
These powers include, but are not limited to, review of permit applications under SEPA.
Nothing in this Development Agreement shall be construed to limit the authority or the
obligation of the City to hold legally required public hearings, or to limit the discretion of the
City and any of its officers or officials in complying with or applying Governing Regulations and
the development standards and conditions set forth in Section 4 hereof.
Section 7. Existing Land Use Fees and Impact Fees. Generally applicable land use
fees and impact fees adopted by the City by resolution or ordinance as of the Effective Date of
this Agreement may be increased by the City from time to time, and applicable to permits and
approvals for the Subject Property.
Section 8. Specific Performance. The Parties specifically agree that damages are not an
adequate remedy for breach of this Development Agreement, and that the parties are entitled to
compel specific performance of all material terms of this Development Agreement by any party
in default hereof.
Section 9. Termination. This Development Agreement shall expire and/or terminate on
the earlier of the termination/expiration provisions set forth as follows:
9.1 This Agreement shall expire and be of no further force and effect if the
development contemplated in this Agreement and all of the permits and/or approvals issued by
the City for such development are not substantially underway prior to expiration of such permits
and/or approvals. Nothing in this Agreement shall extend the expiration date of any permit or
approval issued by the City for any development.
Page 6 of 12
12
9.2 This Agreement shall terminate either upon the expiration of the Vesting Period
identified in Section 3 above or when the Subject Property has been fully developed and all of
the Developer's obligations in connection therewith are satisfied as determined by the City,
whichever first occurs.
9.3 Upon the abandonment of the Project by the Developer. The Developer shall be
deemed to have abandoned the Project if a building permit for construction of the building
approved in this Agreement is not submitted to the City within two years of the date of this
Agreement.
Upon termination of this Agreement, the City shall record a notice of such termination in
a form satisfactory to the City Attorney that the Development Agreement has been terminated.
Section 10. Assignment and Assumption. The Developer shall have the right to sell,
assign or transfer this Agreement with all their rights, title and interests therein to any person,
firm or corporation at any time during the term of this Agreement. Developer shall provide the
City with written notice of any intent to sell, assign, or transfer all or a portion of the Subject
Property, at least 30 days in advance of such action.
Section 11. Covenants Running With the Land; Recording. The conditions and
covenants set forth in this Development Agreement and incorporated herein by the Exhibits shall
run with the land and the benefits and burdens shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties.
The Developer, Landowner and every purchaser, assignee or transferee of an interest in the
Property, or any portion thereof, shall be obligated and bound by the terms and conditions of this
Development Agreement, and shall be the beneficiary thereof and a party thereto, but only with
respect to the Property, or such portion thereof, sold, assigned or transferred to it. Any such
purchaser, assignee or transferee shall observe and fully perform all of the duties and obligations
of a Developer contained in this Development Agreement, as such duties and obligations pertain
to the portion of the Subject Property sold, assigned or transferred to it.
Section 12. Amendment to Agreement; Effect of Agreement on Future Actions.
This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of all of the parties, provided that any such
amendment shall follow the process established for Major and Minor Amendments as set forth in
Section 5 hereof.
Section 13. Releases. Developer, and any subsequent Landowner, may free itself from
further obligations relating to the sold, assigned, or transferred property, provided that the buyer,
assignee or transferee expressly assumes the obligations under this Development Agreement as
provided herein.
Section 14. No Third -Party Beneficiary. This Development Agreement is made and
entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and
assigns. No other person shall have any right of action based upon any provision of this
Development Agreement.
Page 7 of 12
13
Section 15. Interpretation. The Parties intend this Agreement to be interpreted to the
full extent authorized by law as an exercise of the City's authority to enter into development
agreements pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170 et seq., and this Agreement shall be construed to
exclude from the scope of this Development Agreement and to reserve to the City, only that
police power authority which is prohibited by law from being subject to a mutual agreement with
consideration. This Development Agreement has been reviewed and revised by legal counsel for
both parties, and no presumption or rule construing ambiguity against the drafter of the
document shall apply to the interpretation or enforcement of this Development Agreement.
Section 16. Notice. All communications, notices, and demands of any kind that a party
under this Development Agreement requires or desires to give to any other Party shall be in
writing and either (i) delivered personally, (ii) sent by facsimile transmission with an additional
copy mailed first class, or (iii) deposited in the U.S. mail, certified mail postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, and addressed as follows:
If to the City:
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Attn: Mayor's Office
General: 206 - 433 -1850
Fax: 206 - 433 -7191
With a copy to:
City Attorney
City of Tukwila
Kenyon Disend, PLLC
11 Front Street South
Issaquah, Washington 98027 -3820
General: 425-392-7090
Fax: 425- 392 -7071
If to Developer to:
Kidder Mathews
Attn: Alan D. Robertson
12886 Interurban Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168
General: 206-248-7300
Fax: 206 - 248 -7342
Notice by hand delivery or facsimile shall be effective upon receipt. If deposited in the
mail, notice shall be deemed delivered 48 hours after deposited. Any party at any time by notice
to the other party may designate a different address or person to which such notice or
communication shall be given.
Page 8 of 12
14
Section 17. Excusable Delay (Force Majeure). In addition to specific provisions of
this Development Agreement, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Development
Agreement, neither Party shall be in default in the performance or the failure of performance of
its obligations under this Development Agreement, or in the delay of its performance, where
such failure or delay is due to war, insurrection, strikes, lock -outs or other labor disturbances,
one or more acts of a public enemy, war, riot, sabotage, blockade, embargo, floods, earthquakes,
fires, quarantine restrictions, freight embargoes, lack of transportation, court order, delays or
failures of performance by any governmental authority or utility company (so long as the Party
seeking the extension has adequately complied with the applicable processing requirements of
such governmental authority or utility company), delays resulting from changes in any applicable
laws, rules, regulations, ordinances or codes, or a change in the interpretation thereof by any
governing body with jurisdiction, delays resulting from the weather or soils conditions which
necessitate delay, delays resulting from litigation (including suits filed by third parties
concerning or arising out of this Development Agreement) or any other cause (lack of funds of
Developer, Developer's inability to finance the construction of the Development, and
Developer's inability to lease the Improvements, are not causes beyond the reasonable control or
without the fault of Developer) beyond the reasonable control or without the fault of the Party
claiming an extension of time to perform or an inability of performance. The extension of time
for any cause shall be from the time of the event that gave rise to such period of delay until the
date that the cause for the extension no longer exists or is no longer applicable, in each case as
evidenced by a notice from the Party claiming the extension. An extension of time for the
duration of such event will be deemed granted if notice by the Party claiming such extension is
sent to the other as to any of the above causes other than Permit Delays, within 10 days from the
commencement of the cause and such extension of time is not rejected in writing by the other
Party within 10 days of receipt of the notice (such extension of time is referred to herein as
"Force Majeure"). Times for performance under this Development Agreement may also be
extended in writing by the City and Developer in accordance with Section 5 herein.
Section 18. Indemnification. Except as otherwise specifically provided elsewhere in
this Development Agreement and any exhibits hereto, each party shall protect, defend, indemnify
and hold harmless the other party and their officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, from
and against any and all claims, actions, suits liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any
nature whatsoever, which are caused by or result from any negligent act or omission of the
party's own officers, agents, and employees in performing services pursuant to this Development
Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damage is
brought against a Party, the Party whose negligent action or omissions gave rise to the claim
shall defend the other party at the indemnifying party's sole cost and expense; and if final
judgment be rendered against the other party and its officers, agents, and employees or jointly
the Parties and their respective officers, agents, and employees, the Parties whose actions or
omissions gave rise to the claim shall satisfy the same; provided that, in the event of concurrent
negligence, each Party shall indemnify and hold the other Parties harmless only to the extent of
that party's negligence. The indemnification to the City hereunder shall be for the benefit of the
City as an entity, and not for members of the general public.
Page 9 of 12
15
Section 19. Applicable Law and Attorneys' Fees. This Development Agreement shall
be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If litigation
is initiated to enforce the terms of this Development Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be
entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the non - prevailing Party. Venue
for any action shall lie in King County Superior Court or the U.S. District Court for Western
Washington.
Section 20. Third Party Legal Challenge. In the event any legal action or special
proceeding is commenced by any person or entity other than a Party, or successor or assign of
Developer, to challenge this Development Agreement or any provision herein, the City may elect
to tender the defense of such lawsuit or individual claims in the lawsuit to Developer and/or
successor(s) or assign(s). In such event, Developer and/or such successor(s) or assign(s) shall
hold the City harmless from and defend the City from all costs and expenses incurred in the
defense of such lawsuit or individual claims in the lawsuit, including but not limited to,
attorneys' fees and expenses of litigation, and damages awarded to the prevailing party or parties
in such litigation. The Developer and/or such successor(s) or assign(s) shall not settle any
lawsuit without the consent of the City. The City shall act in good faith and shall not
unreasonably withhold consent to settle.
Section 21. Severability. If any phrase, provision or section of this Development
Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, or
if any provision of this Development Agreement is rendered invalid or unenforceable according
to the terms of any statute of the State of Washington which became effective after the effective
date of the ordinance adopting this Development Agreement, and either party in good faith
determines that such provision or provisions are material to its entering into this Development
Agreement, that party may elect to terminate this Development Agreement as to all of its
obligations remaining unperformed.
Section 22. Authority. Each Party respectively represents and warrants that it has the
power and authority, and is duly authorized, to enter into this Agreement on the terms and
conditions herein stated, and to deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
Section 23. Exhibits and Appendices Incorporated. Each exhibit attached hereto or
referenced is incorporated herein by such reference as if fully set forth herein.
Section 24. Headings. The headings in this Development Agreement are inserted for
reference only and shall not be construed to expand, limit or otherwise modify the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
Section 25. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of every
provision hereof. Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the reference to "days" shall
mean calendar days. If any time for action occurs on a weekend or legal holiday in the State of
Washington, then the time period shall be extended automatically to the next business day.
Section 26. Dispute Resolution Process. The parties shall use their best efforts to
resolve disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement using good faith negotiations. If the
Page 10 of 12
16
dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle
the dispute through mediation before resorting to litigation. The fees for mediation will be borne
equally by the parties.
Section 27. Entire Agreement. This Development Agreement represents the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. There are no other
agreements, oral or written, except as expressly set forth herein and this Agreement supersedes
all previous agreements, oral or written.
AS OF THE DATE FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE, the Parties evidence their agreement to
the Terms of this Development Agreement by signing below:
Attest:
By:
CITY:
CITY OF TUKWILA, a municipal corporation
By:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
By:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
DEVELOPER:
MRFH, LLC
By:
Mike Flory, Managing Member
Page 11 of 12
17
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
)ss
COUNTY OF )
On , 20 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, personally
appeared JIM HAGGERTON, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence) as the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity as MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, and that by his signature on the instrument the entity upon behalf of
which he acted, executed the instrument.
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
)ss
COUNTY OF )
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Printed Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the State of Washington,
residing at
My commission expires:
On , 20 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, personally
appeared , personally known to me (or proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and
that by his signature on the instrument the entity upon behalf of which he acted, executed the
instrument.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1 — Project Site Map
Exhibit 2 — Preliminary Site Plan
18
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Printed Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the State of Washington,
residing at
My commission expires:
Page 12 of 12
Exhibit 1
Project Site Map
402 Baker Boulevard
„ , .
19
CO
A17-iq 4N,
--•01
rt
Oelyett'
20
EXISTING BUILDING
10 0'
27.
U
z
w
LL
z
LU
LU
U
w
z
T.P. NO.0992100006
S88'25'27'E 250.01'
T.P. NO. 022811000W
IEIq�j BUILDING
EXIST. SCREEN FENCE
SAVE
EXIST. COVERED STORAGE
DUMP/
RECYCL
EXIST. GRAVEL
z
90
0
MEDIUM ROOF
HIGH ROOF
SEXIST. WALL -PAK
(TYP. 5 PLACES)
10'x30'
LOADING AREA
L.
19'
10
z
oe
w
>-
19'
11
,.PATIO'-; 45
NEW LS ENDS HERE
60' SETBACK LINE
FEB PLAT 72/68 -69
, � . , . : ' . • . � ' NEW LS 14
0
z
U
0
U
CY
0,
m
RAISED WALK
23'
EXIST. L
LANDSCAP
N
ALL IS
ON LINE
460.00' CALL 'D
LOWER M.H.
RELOCATE F.H
•. ,N ' NEW. ;C6NC :SIDEWALK. --
04
:n►
RELOCATE EXIST. FLAG POLE
NEW..L■lT:L1NN
250.01' CALC•0
EXISTING BUILDING
BASIS OF BEARING
SOB .25'27'E 1086.95 PEAS.
(1087.00' PLAT)
BAKER BOULEVARD
'PUBLIC ROADWAY'
Exhibit 2 - Preliminary Site Plan
SCALE 1". 20.O'
0' 20' 40'
BUILDING DATA:
OFFICE AREA = 600sf
MANUFACTURING = 9,585sf
STORAGE = 630sf
TASTING / RETAIL = 1,130sf
TASTING ROOM = 880sf
TOTAL BUILDING AREA = 12,825sf
PARKING:
PRODUCTION OFFICE AREA @ 3/1,000 = 2
MANUFACTURING @ 1 /1,000= 10
TASTING ROOM @ 1/100 = 20
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED = 32
TOTAL PARKING SHOWN = 33
ZONING CODE DATA:
CODE: 2012 EIBC
ZONE: TUC
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: III B - - SPRINKLERED
OCCUPANCY TYPE: B & F & A -2
SITE AREA: 53,504sf
LANDSCAPING
6' FRONT AREA LANDSCAPE
0' SIDE AREA LANDSCAPE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
SEE SHEET Cl .1
SHEET INDEX
A 1.0 SITE PLAN /SHEET INDEX /CODE DATA
A 2.0 EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
A 2.1 FLOOR PLAN
A 2.2 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & EXIT PLAN
A 2.3 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
A 3.0 ELEVATIONS
A 4.0 WALL SECTIONS
A 4.1 WALL SECTIONS
A 5.0 SCHEDULES
A 6.0 RESTROOMS
L1.1 LANDSCAPE PLANTING PLAN
C 1.1 PAVING PLAN
C 1.2 DEMO /EROSIN CONTROL PLAN
C 1.3 CIVIL PLAN
C 1.4 CIVIL DETAILS & NOTES
C 1 ROAD PLAN
C 2 ROADWAY DETAILS
C 3 ROADWAY NOTES
ENLARGED H. C. PARKING
22
Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes February 11, 2014 — Page 2
C. Briefing on Freeway Interchange Signs
Pursuant to a request made at the January 13, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting, staff
provided the Committee with a briefing on the sign code regulations with regard to freeway
interchange signs in the City. The sign code, adopted in August 2010 after an eight -month
review and deliberation process, disallows new freeway interchange signs. The five existing
freeway interchanges signs became noncomforming at that time, and are permitted to have
refaces and copy changes until August 2015 providing that the sign size, shape, and location do
not change. After that date, they may remain as -is indefinitely. Stan Peterson, owner of the
Union 76 station located at 13310 Interurban Avenue South, approached the Council early this
year about his wish to reface and expand the freeway interchange sign at his business as an
effective means to promote the sale of diesel fuel to freeway travellers. The current sign has a
total area of 200 square feet, but the proposed enhancements would make it 266.16 square feet,
more than was permitted under the old sign code. Mr. Peterson and his family were in
attendance at the committee meeting and spoke on behalf of their sign proposal. Committee
members asked clarifying questions of staff and the Petersons and finally requested that
information about options be brought back to Committee in March. Councilmember Robertson
noted the great amount of time and effort the City put into the 2010 update of the sign code.
INFORMATION ONLY.
D. Ordinance: Authorizing a Development Agreement with MRFH, LLC, for Odin Brewery Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would authorize a Development
Agreement with MRFH, LLC for a proposed microbrewery business at 402 Baker Boulevard.
The project involves a remodel of an existing building to acommodate the manfucaturing of up
to 15,000 gallons of beer annually, a business office, parking facilities, and a tasting room and
retail outlet open to the public. Redevelopment will include improvements to the existing
building as well as exterior site improvements in excess of current code requirements. The
proposed business is located in the Tukwila Urban Center District, and this use is in line with the
community's vision for Baker Boulevard as a vibrant, pedestrian- oriented corridor, providing an
attraction desirable to residents, workers, and visitors in this area. The Development Agreement
will allow the City the flexibility to accommodate Odin Brewery in the Urban Center District. The
Agreement includes criteria that MRFH, LLC must meet to avoid odor impacts on neighboring
properties. Further, the applicant has agreed to numerous safety and pedestrian - related
improvements that will serve as enchancements to this area. The owners of Odin Brewing
Company made remarks on behalf of the proposed project and expressed their enthusiasm for
joining the community. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Robertson mentioned several comments made at his February 8 Council Chat regarding
code enforcement and the state of residential neighborhoods, and noted that other Councilmembers
have increasingly heard similar feedback from residents. At its last meeting, the Community Affairs and
Parks Committee had requested a briefing on the impacts of the rental housing inspection program, and
Committee members and staff talked further about the specifics of such a briefing, the potential review of
policies, and how best to ensure code enforcement in the City is as quick and proactive as possible.
Committee Chair Duffie noted that Tukwila Police staff referred him to Code Enforcement staff regarding
a recent situation at a rental property, and requested a follow -up. DCD Director Jack Pace summarized
ways to address the Committee requests including 1) briefing on the rental housing inspection objectives,
and if they have been served since implementation; 2) overview of Code Enforcement policies and
effectiveness; and 3) reminder of how the Budget Process and Comprehensive Plan update will address
some of these issues. Councilmember Seal noted that community outreach is an important factor, and
code enforcement education should be included in outreach activities presented by the City.
23
24
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Meetiqade
Prepared by
Ma 'or review
Col, /hi 1 nob. ea,
02/24/14
BM
Motion
A kg Dale'
Z-V\
03/03/14
BM
Public Hear/ nj;
MI Data
— Other
1.1N Date
AN Date
A kg Date 3/3/14
SPONSOR Counci/ 7 z\46gor HR. VI DOD Finance — Fire IT PUrR — Police MU
SPONSOR'S On November 11, 2012, the City Council adopted City Council Ordinance No. 2384, which
SUMMARY adopted regulations regarding the protection and preservation of historic landmarks in the
City. Only city owned properties were eligible for Landmark Designation. Staff is
proposing to remove the requirement that a property be city owned, provided the property
owner consents to the Landmark Designation.
Rkvikw]l) N\ COW Mtg.
Utilities Cmte
DATE: 2/11/14
n
CA&P Cmte
F&S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
COMMITTEE CI-L\IR: DUFFIE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
4.B.
25
STAFF ' ,oNsoR: BRANDON MILES
ORIGINAL AGENDA DAT1,1: 2/24/14
AGENDA HEM TITLE Historic Landmarks Ordinance
CATI ,GORY kl Discussion
2/24/14
Motion
A kg Dale'
Refolmlion
Mi:g Do/9
11 Ordinance
Bid .'jnicirri
A N Tel
Public Hear/ nj;
MI Data
— Other
1.1N Date
AN Date
A kg Date 3/3/14
SPONSOR Counci/ 7 z\46gor HR. VI DOD Finance — Fire IT PUrR — Police MU
SPONSOR'S On November 11, 2012, the City Council adopted City Council Ordinance No. 2384, which
SUMMARY adopted regulations regarding the protection and preservation of historic landmarks in the
City. Only city owned properties were eligible for Landmark Designation. Staff is
proposing to remove the requirement that a property be city owned, provided the property
owner consents to the Landmark Designation.
Rkvikw]l) N\ COW Mtg.
Utilities Cmte
DATE: 2/11/14
n
CA&P Cmte
F&S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
COMMITTEE CI-L\IR: DUFFIE
Arts Comm.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPoNsoR/ADmiN.
CommITIAT:
Department of Community Development
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURI RkQUIRIM AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$N/A $N/A $N/A
Fund Source: N/A
Commeels: N/A
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
2/24/14
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
2/24/14
Informational Memorandum dated February 3, 2014
Ordinance in Draft Form
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting of 2/11/14
3/3/14
25
26
T{]:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL ����������
nn�n ��n'�nmn��n n��n���u~ x�n�~n�n��n��xn�����nmn
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, Director
BY: Brandon Miles, Senior Planner
DATE: February 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Protection and Preservation of Landmarks in the City of Tukwila
|8SUE.
Should the City expand properties eligible for Tukwila Landmark designation from only city
owned sites to any site where the property owner supports the designation?
BACKGROUND
On November 11, 2012, the City Council adopted City Council Ordinance No. 2384, which
adopted regulations regarding the protection and preservation of historic landmarks in the City.
As the Committee may recall, the Ordinance was supported by the Tukwila Historical Society,
which hoped to secure funding from 4Culture to complete work to {}|d City Hall. Old City Hall
would need to be deemed a Tukwila Landmark in order to quality for potential funding.
When the Council considered Ordinance 2384 there was concern that private property could be
forced to participate in a landmark designation without the consent of the property owner. To
address this issue the Ordinance was drafted to only apply to City owned property. Thus, non-
city owned property cannot be deemed a Tukwila Landmark and thus would be ineligible for
funding from 4Culture.
City staff has been working with the Masonic Lodge located at 13034 41 Ave South. The brick
on the |Odge, which was built in 1820s. needs to be replaced. Lacking funding to fix the existing
brick exterior the Masons have proposed to install hardieplank as the exterior siding. While this
would likely be permitted under the City design review Standards, both the City and Masons
recognized that the use of hardieplank is detrimental to the historical character of the structure.
In January, the City convened a meeting with the Masons, State of Washington, and King
County to brainstorm options for preserving the character of the building's exterior.
The State and King County have identified some possible funding options for the Masons;
however, in order to possibly qualify for the funding the site must be designated as a Tukwila
Landmark. As discussed above, the site cannot qualify as a Tukwila Landmark because the site
is not owned by the City.
DISCUSSION
Staff is proposing a change to the Ordinance which would remove the requirement that a site be
owned by the City in order to be considered a Tukwila Landmark. Written permission from the
property owner would be required, thus this would prevent a landmark designation from being
made in the event that a property owner objected the designation.
This change would allow the Masons to qualify for the designation and would also allow the
Nelson House to possibility seek designation by the City as a Tukwila Landmark.
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
Page 2
On November 5, 2012, the City Council also authorized the Mayor to sign an interlocal
agreement (ILA) with King County for historical preservation services. City staff does not have
the expertise to administer such a program. The ILA was transmitted to King County in January
of 2013. In November of 2013 a copy of the ILA was provided back to the City, with changes
made by the King County Council. These changes were made without consulting City
Administration. The proposed changes would require that the City Council review and
reauthorize the Mayor to sign the ILA. Staff is working with King County to hopefully revert back
to the agreement that was reviewed by the City Council in December of 2012. One issue with
the language proposed by King County is that it limits King County historical preservation work
on properties owned by the City. This presents issues with staff's current proposal to allow non-
city OvvnedpnDpertiestoqug|ifyfO[L8ndnnarkSt8tuS.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Refer to the draft Ordinance to the February 24, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting. The
Ordinance is scheduled to go to the Regular Council for possible action on March 3, 2014.
If changes are made to the ILA, staff will bring those back to the Committee as quickly as
possible.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance
VV:I2014|nfo Memos-CouncillHism,icPreservatiom.uoc
28
r
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2384
§3, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
16.60.020, TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATION
OF LANDMARKS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2012, the Tukwila City Council adopted Ordinance No.
2384, which established the City's regulations regarding the protection and preservation
of landmarks within the City; and
WHEREAS, under Ordinance No. 2384 only City -owned properties are eligible for
landmark status; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to expand the types of properties eligible for
landmark status, provided a property owner consents to the landmark designation;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 16.60.020, "Landmark Commission," Amended.
Ordinance No. 2384 §3, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.60.020, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
16.60.020 Landmark Commission
A. The King County Landmark Commission established pursuant to King County
Code (K.C.C.) Chapter 20.62 is hereby designated and empowered to act as the
Landmark Commission for the City pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Historic Preserv- expand landmark status strike -thru 1 -30 -14
BM:bjs
Page 1 of 3
29
B. The Commission shall have the authority to review nominations and designate
any real property within owned by the City of Tukwila as a landmark and to issue a
Certificate of Appropriateness for any property that has been designated as a landmarks
provided the property owner(s) has provided written consent to the landmark
designation. The Commission shall have no authority to review nominations or
designate any landmarks within the City of Tukwila that are not owned by the City of
Tukwila.
C. The special member of the King County Landmark Commission provided for in
K.C.C. Section 20.62.030 shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Tukwila, subject
to confirmation by the City Council. Such special member shall be a Tukwila resident
who has a demonstrated interest in historic preservation. Such appointment shall be
made for a three -year term. In the event that the special member cannot attend a
required meeting, the chair of the Planning Commission or Vice -Chair may serve as an
alternate Commission member.
D. In the event of a vacancy, an appointment shall be made to fill the vacancy in the
same manner and with the same qualifications as if at the beginning of the term, and the
person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold the position for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
E. The Commission shall not conduct any public hearings required under this
chapter with respect to properties located within the City of Tukwila until the
Commission's rules and regulations, including procedures consistent with this chapter,
have been filed with the Tukwila City Clerk. All meetings of the Commission shall be
open to the public. All public hearings to consider a landmark designation within the City
of Tukwila shall be held within the City of Tukwila.
F. The Commission shall file its rules and regulations, including procedures
consistent with this ordinance, with the Tukwila City Clerk.
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local,
state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and
section /subsection numbering.
Section 3. 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 4. 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.
W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Historic Preserv- expand landmark status strike -thru 1 -30 -14
BM:bjs
30
Page 2 of 3
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Historic Preserv- expand landmark status strike -thru 1 -30 -14
BM:bjs
Page 3 of 3
31
32
City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2014 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal
Staff: Bob Giberson, Ryan Larson, Jack Pace, Lynn Miranda, Brandon Miles,
Derek Speck, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Joan Hernandez, Resident; Dick Muller and Mike West, Delta Masonic Hall;
Stan Peterson, Becky Peterson and Steve Peterson, Peterson 76; Dan Lee and
Wes Peterson, Odin Brewing Company
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Grant Applications: Chinook Wind Site
Staff is seeking Committee approval to submit various grant applications to acquire property for a
proposed habitat project titled "Chinook Wind ", which could establish a significant off- channel
habitat and could be linked to the Duwamish Gardens project currently underway. Construction
on the Duwamish Gardens project is expected to begin this summer, and the City currently has
an interlocal agreement to obtain additional property on the west side of the site. The owner of
the Sleeping Tiger property adjacent to the potential expansion site has indicated a willingness
to enter into a purchase and sale agreement for the entire site. This property includes two
parcels totaling 5.83 acres with approximately 700' of river frontage. Funding options for the
property acquisition include Salmon Recovery Funding Board, Aquatic Lands Enhancement
Account, King County Flood Control District, King County Conservation Futures, and King
County mitigation bank funding. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO SUBMIT GRANT
APPLICATIONS.
B. Ordinance: Updating Historic Landmarks
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code
Section 16.60.020 to remove the requirement that a site be owned by the City in order to receive
historic landmark designation. Under this proposal written permission from the property owner
would be required in all cases. Funding opportunities from the County or State often require
official landmark designation, so this change will benefit properties that are seeking funds for
restoration, such as the Masonic Lodge located at 13034 415' Avenue South. In this case, the
original 1920s brickwork needs replacement and the Masons would like to seek funding to use
brick rather than a cheaper alternative in order to preserve the character of the building. Other
historic structures in Tukwila, such as the Nelson House, could benefit from this code change as
well. If this ordinance is approved by Council a related interlocal agreement with King County
will be revised to eliminate conflicting language. Committee members and guests in attendance
were in favor of the proposal. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
33
34
COUNCIL AGLNDA SYNoPsIs
Ztleetzng Date
Prepared Al
Mayor's review
Crainci/ revie2v
02/24/14
CF
Motion
Dale 3/3/14
_ Resolution
111! Dale
03/03/14
CF
Public I- fearing
511g Date
Other
Aii f; Dale
C \TI,;GORY Dews/on
:kg Dale
Mlg
SPONSOR I I Counci/ I I Mayor FIR DCD Finance kl lire IT P&R 1 I Police _ PD
SPONSOR'S The Fire Department Administration seeks Council authorization to create up to three
SUMMARY pipeline positions in an effort to provide a continuity of service and reduce overall costs.
Similar to the Council's authorization for four pipeline positions in the Police Department,
this would allow the Fire Department to recruit, hire and train employees when there are
known retirements and vacancies.
Rimk\vii) BY COW Mtg. CA&P Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm.
DATE: 2/19/14
kil I^&S Cmte
I 1 Transportation Cmte
Comm. Planning Comm.
CI LAIR: SEAL
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
4.C.
35
STAIN Si oNsoR: CHRIS FLORES
ORIGINAL AG l'INDA DATK: 2/24/14
AGI;NI)..\ tri,im Triti Fire Department Pipeline Employees
2/24/14
Motion
Dale 3/3/14
_ Resolution
111! Dale
Ordinance
IlItg Dale
Bid Award
,Ilig. Dale
Public I- fearing
511g Date
Other
Aii f; Dale
C \TI,;GORY Dews/on
:kg Dale
Mlg
SPONSOR I I Counci/ I I Mayor FIR DCD Finance kl lire IT P&R 1 I Police _ PD
SPONSOR'S The Fire Department Administration seeks Council authorization to create up to three
SUMMARY pipeline positions in an effort to provide a continuity of service and reduce overall costs.
Similar to the Council's authorization for four pipeline positions in the Police Department,
this would allow the Fire Department to recruit, hire and train employees when there are
known retirements and vacancies.
Rimk\vii) BY COW Mtg. CA&P Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm.
DATE: 2/19/14
kil I^&S Cmte
I 1 Transportation Cmte
Comm. Planning Comm.
CI LAIR: SEAL
Parks
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPoNsoR/ADmiN.
CoMMITTIlil
Fire Department
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURI,1 REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
2/24/14
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
2/24/14
Informational Memorandum dated 02/10/14
Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee meeting of 2/19/14
3/3/14
35
36
T(]:
City of
Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL ����������
nn�n ��n'�nmn��n x��n����~ n�n�~n�n��n�*��n�����nmn
N1ayorHaggertmn
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief
DATE: February 10, 2014
SUBJECT: Pipeline Employees
ISSUE
The Fire Department Administration seeks Council authorization to create up to three pipeline
positions in an effort to provide a continuity of service and reduce overall costs. Similar to the
Council's authorization for four pipeline positions in the Police Department, this would allow the
Fire Department to recruit, hire and train employees when there are known retirements and
vacancies.
BACKGROUND
Pipeline positions are created to address the need to hire personnel when there are known
vacancies. They provide departments with the necessary hiring authority within the current
8dOotedbUdget.Th8SeOevvennp|OyeeseretheOinthe''pipe|ine^to fill these upcoming
vacancies. This decreases the gap in personnel coverage which can average six to nine
nlOnthS, due to the training requirements for new employees. The Police Department has used
this practice effectively for the past several years to fill their vacancies.
DISCUSSION
Currently, when a member announces his or her retirement no action can be taken until the
member has given official notice to the City and the State. This creates a significant delay in
posting, necruiting, hiring and training available positions. Additional delays result from the lack
of the availability of sanctioned recruit academies. This results in departmental gaps in
personnel covenage, requiring payment of overtime wages in order to address the coverage for
such gaps. With some foresight, planning hiring pipeline employees can result in potential cost
Savings and increased operational effectiveness for our organization.
For example, in August of 2012, two long tenured department members retired on very short
notice. This resulted in a delay in placing qualified replacements into an on-duty status for a
period of nine months. Currently there are 10 fire department personnel eligible for retirement in
the next two years. The next few years will present significant challenges in planning for
succession.
The Police Department currently utilizes pipeline positions and it has proven to be very effective
in reducing overtime when a vacancy occurs. This practice has also helped to keep staffing
levels stable so that there is continuity in service and departmental efficiencies can continue to
improve.
38
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
Page 2
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In 2012 approximately $210,000 in overtime was expended to cover two vacant positions until
replacements could be hired. The cost of hiring and training two replacement employees four
months prior to the retirement of two senior members can be accomplished at an approximate
cost of $200.000. This would result in savings to the City and provide for a continuity of service
and reduced impacts to the operational efficiency of the organization. In 8ddition, a brief period
Of overlap between the addition of new members and the retirement of senior members allows
for training and knowledge transfer that is invaluable to the Department.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the Fire Department Administration's recommendation that up to three pipeline positions be
authorized.
The Fire Department Administration with the assistance of City Administration, the Finance
Department and Human Resources will monitor the necessity to utilize the pipeline positions.
The Council is being asked to approve the proposal and consider this item at the February 24,
2014 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent March 03, 2012 Regular Meeting.
amncurenm and Sottin slchnmv.Tomw|LAlLoca|SellingmTamvnmrymtemetpileo1Cnmom0vtloomFOTTArSUxmowemumpipelinesmp*yen .doc
City of Tukwila
Finance and Safety Committee
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2014 — 5:30 p.m.; Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffie, Kathy Hougardy
Staff: David Cline, Chris Flores, Peggy McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Mike Villa, Laurel
Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Fire Department Pipeline Staffing Proposal
The Fire Department is seeking Council approval to create up to three pipeline positions which
would allow for the recruitment, hiring and training of new employees when vacancies are known
in advance, as with retirements. This would help ensure continuity of service as well as reduce
the high overtime costs incurred when staff at current levels must cover vacancies. There are
currently 10 Fire Department personnel eligible for retirement within the next two years, and the
Police Department has successfully used this strategy to reduce overtime costs for several
years. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions, including how the City will measure the
financial impact of this practice. Staff indicated that measures are included in the normal
budgeting processes. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Grant Application: 2014 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters
The Fire Department is seeking Council approval to proceed with an application to FEMA for the
2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $391,272.00 for replacement of radios
and operating system. The current radios and system will be obsolete in five years, and the cost
to replace them is approximately $412,000.00. If the grant is awarded, the City will be required
to contribute $20,593.00 in matching funds, which are available in the Fire Department's
equipment budget. Staff will continue to pursue this particular grant if it is not awarded in 2014.
Councilmember Hougardy noted that a radio system overhaul such as this should be planned for
through the budget process by use of a replacement schedule. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
C. Ordinance and Resolution: False Alarm Fees
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance and companion resolution relating to updating
the fees charged for false alarms. Police false alarm fees have not been adjusted since 1985
and fire not since 2004. Because significant City resources are required to both respond to and
bill for false alarms, staff is proposing an increase to the fees to offset the costs to the City as
well as to act as a deterrent. False alarm statistics in Tukwila as well as fees assessed by
neighboring jurisdictions were reviewed. Under the proposal, the first two false alarms within one
calendar year will not be assessed a fee, which is not a change from the current practice. The
third false alarm in the year would be $150, an increase from the currently charged $25, and the
fourth and subsequent false alarms would be charged $200, up from the current $50. The fees
39
40
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
MeeilINDate
Prepared I?),
,A./.44yorr review
,,, . .
(_,ou 11,7 . revoov
02/24/14
CF
w.
Resolution
Mtg Dale
03/03/14
CF
1 Public Heel/n(
MtgDate
Other
,Iff,g Date
CATI ICI o RY Discufsion
\kg Dale
Si )NS( )R Council Mayor I I RR 1 I DCD Finance Ilire IT P&R Police I I PIF
SPoNsoWs The Fire Department has submitted a grant request to FEMA, to be included for
SUMMARY consideration in the 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) process, and seeks
Council approval to accept said grant pending potential subsequent award.
- Ri,:\11,\VI,,u BY COW Mtg. CAM) Cmte Z F&S Crnrc 1 I Transportation Cmte
1 I Utilities Cmte 1 I Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm,
DATE: 2/19/14 COMMITIEE CHAIR: SEAL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
sPoNsoR/ADNIIN.
CMIMITI'M
Fire Department
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
4.D.
41
STAFF SPONSOR: CHRIS FLORES
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 2/24/14
AGI,IND \ ITEM TITLE 2014 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
2/24/14
Z Motion
Mtg Date 3/3/14
Resolution
Mtg Dale
Ordinance
MtgDale
Bid ,1)2/cird
:111,g Dale
1 Public Heel/n(
MtgDate
Other
,Iff,g Date
CATI ICI o RY Discufsion
\kg Dale
Si )NS( )R Council Mayor I I RR 1 I DCD Finance Ilire IT P&R Police I I PIF
SPoNsoWs The Fire Department has submitted a grant request to FEMA, to be included for
SUMMARY consideration in the 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) process, and seeks
Council approval to accept said grant pending potential subsequent award.
- Ri,:\11,\VI,,u BY COW Mtg. CAM) Cmte Z F&S Crnrc 1 I Transportation Cmte
1 I Utilities Cmte 1 I Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm,
DATE: 2/19/14 COMMITIEE CHAIR: SEAL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
sPoNsoR/ADNIIN.
CMIMITI'M
Fire Department
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$20,593.00 $0.00 $20,593.00
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
2/24/14
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
' 2/24/14
Informational Memorandum dated 2/11/14
AFG Grant Application
Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee meeting of 2/19/14
3/3/14
41
42
tar
TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL ����������
nu�x ��n'�nmn��n n��n����~ n�n�~n�n��n�x��n�����n�n
Mayor Haggerton
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief
DATE: February 11, 2014
SUBJECT: 2014 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
ISSUE
The department has submitted an application to FEMA for the 2014 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG) requesting $391,272.00 for radio replacement.
BACKGROUND
In approximately 5 years our current radios and the operating system will become completely
obsolete and cease to exist. It is important to note that this will affect most existing city 800 MHz
radios. Radio replacement is impending and certain.
The current cost of replacing all Tukwila Fire Department radios and their supporting
components is approximately $412,000.00. If the grant of $391,272 is awarded the City will be
required to contribute $20.593.00 in matching funds.
DISCUSSION
The acceptance of this grant would result in replacement of the Fire Department's radios and
operating system at a cost Of$2O.583.00 with a net savings Of$3S1.272.00tD the general fund.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Committee is being asked to authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $20,593 in
grant matching funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Fire Administra iOn recommends that the City Council approve proceeding with the grant
application, committing the City to a $20.593.00 grant match (if the grant is awarded) and
forwarding this item to the February 24, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting and the March
03. 2014 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application
44
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617
Entire Application
Overview
Page 1 of 24
*Did you attend one of the workshops conducted by DHS's regional fire program specialist?
No, I have not attended workshop
*Was a workshop within two hours' drive?
Yes
Are you a member, or are you currently involved in the management, of the fire department
or non - affiliated EMS organization or a State Fire Training Academy applying for this grant
with this application?
Yes, I am a member /officer of this applicant
If you answered No, please complete the information below. If you answered Yes, please skip the Preparer
Information section.
Fields marked with an * are required.
• Preparer's Name
• Address 1
Address 2
• City
*State
• Zip
Preparer Information
Need help for ZIP +4?
In the space below please list the person your organization has selected to be the primary point of contact for this
grant. This should be a Chief Officer or long time member of the organization who will see this grant through
completion. Reminder: if this person changes at any time during the period of performance please update this
information. Please list only phone numbers where we can get in direct contact with the POC.
Primary Point of Contact
• Title Communications Unit Leader (COML)
Prefix (check one) Mr.
• First Name Matt
Middle Initial D.
• Last Name Hickey
• Business Phone (e.g. 123 -456 -7890) 206 - 575 -4404 Ext.
• Home Phone (e.g. 123 -456 -7890) 253 - 312 -6091 Ext.
Mobile Phone /Pager (e.g. 123 -456 -7890) 253 - 312 -6091
Fax (e.g. 123 -456 -7890)
• Email (e.g. user @xyz.org) Matt.hickey @tukwilawa.gov
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app .j sp?... 1/27/2014 45
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 2 of 24
Contact Information
Alternate Contact Information Number 1
* Title Chief
Prefix N/A
* First Name Chris
Middle Initial
* Last Name Flores
* Business Phone 206 - 971 -8711 Ext.
*Home Phone 425 - 968 -8584 Ext.
Mobile Phone /Pager 206 - 571 -3429
Fax
*Email Chris.flores @tukwilawa.gov
Alternate Contact Information Number 2
* Title Assistant Chief
Prefix N/A
* First Name Mike
Middle Initial
* Last Name Soss
* Business Phone 206- 971 -8713 Ext.
*Home Phone 253 - 631 -7175 Ext.
Mobile Phone /Pager
Fax
*Email Mike.soss @tukwilawa.gov
46 https:// eservices. fema .gov/FemaFireGrant/firegrant/ jsp /fire2013 /application/print_ app jsp ?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 3 of 24
Applicant Information
EMW- 2013 -FO -02617
Originally submitted on 12/04/2013 by Matt Hickey (Userid: w7tfdmh)
Contact Information:
Address: 444 Andover Pk. E
City: Tukwila
State: Washington
Zip: 98188
Day Phone: 2065754404
Evening Phone:
Cell Phone: 2533126091
Email: matt.hickey @tukwilawa.gov
Application number is EMW- 2013 -FO -02617
• Organization Name Tukwila Fire Department
• Type of Applicant Fire Department/Fire District
• Type of Jurisdiction Served City
If other, please enter the type of Jurisdiction
Legal name of your jurisdiction
Note: This information must match your SAM.GOV TukwilaFire Department
profile if your organization is using the DUNS number
of your Jurisdiction.
• Employer Identification Number(e.g. 12- 3456789)
Note: This information must match your SAM.GOV 91- 6001519
profile.
• What is your organization's 9 digit DUNS Number? If
you were issued a 4 digit number (DUNS plus 4) in 604041400
addition to your 9 digit number please enter it in the (call 1- 866 - 705 -5711 to get a DUNS number)
second box. If not, please leave the second box blank.
• Is your DUNS Number registered in SAM.gov
(System for Award Management previously
CCR.gov)?
• I certify that my organization /entity is actively
registered at www.SAM.gov and registration will be
renewed annually in compliance with Federal
regulations. I acknowledge that the information
submitted in this application is accurate, current and
consistent with my organization's /entity's SAM.gov
record.
Headquarters or Main Station Physical Address
• Physical Address 1
Physical Address 2
• City Tukwila
* State Washington
*Zip 98188 - 7606
Need help for ZIP +4?
Yes
D
444 Andover Pk. E
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app .j sp?... 1/27/2014 47
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 4 of 24
Mailing Address
Mailing Address 1 444 Andover Pk. E
Mailing Address 2
City Tukwila
• State Washington
98188 - 7606
Zip Need help for ZIP +4?
* Please describe all grants that you have received from DHS, for example, 2008 AFG grant for a vehicle or 2010
HSGP grant for exercises. (Enter N/A if Not Applicable).
Emergency Management Performance Grant
Account Information
Note: This information must match your SAM.GOV profile.
• Type of bank account Checking
Bank routing number - 9 digit number on the bottom
left hand corner of your check
Your account number
Additional Information
* For this fiscal year (Federal) is your organization
receiving Federal funding from any other grant No
program that may duplicate the purpose and /or scope
of this grant request?
* If awarded the AFG grant, will your organization
expend more than $500,000 in Federal funds during No
your organization's fiscal year?
* Is the applicant delinquent on any Federal debt? No
If you answered yes to any of the additional questions above, please provide an explanation in the space
provided below:
Fire Department/Fire District Department Characteristics (Part I)
• Are you a member of a Federal Fire Department or
contracted by the Federal government and solely
responsible for suppression of fires on Federal
property?
What kind of organization do you represent?
If you answered combination, above, what is the
percentage of career members in your organization?
If you answered volunteer or combination or paid on-
call, how many of your volunteer Firefighters are paid
members from another career department?
What type of community does your organization Urban
serve?
Is your Organization considered a Metro
Department?
No
All Paid /Career
* What is the square mileage of your first -due
response area?
Primary/First Due Response Area is a geographical
No
48 https: / /eservices. fema. gov/ FemaFireGrant /firegrant /jsp /fire2013 /application /print_app.jsp ?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 5 of 24
area proximate to a fire or rescue facility and normally
served by the personnel and apparatus from that
facility in the event of a fire or other emergency and
does not include daily or seasonal population surges.
*What percentage of your response area is protected
by hydrants?
In what county /parish is your organization physically
located? If you have more than one station, in what
county /parish is your main station located?
• Does your organization protect critical infrastructure
of the state?
10
90%
King
Yes
• How much of your jurisdiction's land use is for
agriculture, wildland, open space, or undeveloped 10 %
properties?
• What percentage of your jurisdiction's land use is for
commercial and industrial purposes?
• What percentage of your jurisdiction's land is used
for residential purposes?
60 %
30 %
• How many occupied structures (commercial,
industrial, residential, or institutional) in your
jurisdiction are more than three stories tall? Do not 59
include structures which are not regularly occupied
such as silos, towers, steeples, etc.
• What is the permanent resident population of your
Primary/First -Due Response Area or jurisdiction 19107
served?
*Do you have a seasonal increase in population? No
If "Yes" what is your seasonal increase in population?
• How many active firefighters does your department
have who perform firefighting duties?
• How many members in your department /organization
are trained to the level of EMT -I or higher?
Do you have Community Paramedics ?
• How many stations are operated by your
organization?
• Is your department compliant to your local
Emergency Management standard for the National
Incident Management System (NIMS)?
• Do you currently report to the National Fire Incident
Reporting System (NFIRS)?
Note: You will be required to report to NFIRS for the
entire period of the grant.
If you answered yes above, please enter your
FDIN /FDID
• What percent of your active firefighters are trained to
the level of Firefighter I?
• What percent of your active firefighters are trained to
the level of Firefighter II?
63
63
Yes
4
Yes
Yes
17M19
100%
94%
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/firegrant/ jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014 49
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 6 of 24
If you answered less than 100% to either question No
above, are you requesting for training funds in this
application to bring 100% of your firefighters into
compliance with NFPA 1001?
If you indicated that less than 100% of your firefighters are trained to the Firefighter II level and you are not
asking for training funds to bring everyone to the FF II level in this application! Please describe in the box to the
right your training program and your plans to bring your membership up to Firefighter II.
We recently hired several firefighters. They will be FF II in two years if they follow their training plan
• What services does your organization provide?
Structural Fire Suppression Emergency Medical Responder Haz -Mat Operational Level
Basic Life Support Haz -Mat Technical Level
Rescue Operational Level
Formal/Year -Round Fire Prevention ProgramRescue Technical Level
• Please describe your organization and /or community that you serve. We recommend typing your response in a
Word Document outside of this application, then copying and pasting it into the written field. There is a 4000
character limit.
The City of Tukwila has grown through annexation, from a population of approximately 4,600, to a current
residential population of approximately 19,107 and a daytime population of 100,000. Recent growth in the City is
expecting the residential population to grow by 75,000 and workers by 85,000. Numerous high -rise buildings are
planned to increase in the city by 200% in the next 10 years. The Fire Department has a staff of 63 career -
uniformed firefighters and four civilian personnel.
The City of Tukwila is bisected by several major highways and freeways including: Interstates -5, 405, and State
Routes 99, 161, 518, and 599. Because of the heavy freeway and highway traffic, Tukwila Firefighters see more
than their share of serious injury accidents with numerous major trauma patients. The Tukwila Fire Department
responds mutual aid with the following cities: SeaTac, Renton, Auburn, Kent, King County Fire Districts #2, #11,
#20, and the Port of Seattle at Seattle- Tacoma International Airport. Critical infrastructure that is in the city
includes 6 large Internet hubs, major water supply pipeline for South King County, fuel pipeline for SeaTac
airport, north /south rail lines of the UP and BNSF, Interstate 1 -5
All responding personnel are Emergency Medical Technicians and are defibrillator certified. The City of Tukwila
has an insurance rating of 3 from the Washington State Surveying and Rating Bureau, which mean our residents
and businesses benefit from reduced property insurance premiums.
The Fire Prevention Bureau, under the direction of the Fire Marshal, provides the following services:
Fire Investigation and arson prosecution, routine code compliance inspection of all City of Tukwila businesses,
monthly Nightlife Safety Inspections of places -of- assembly and multi - family occupancies, plan review and
inspections for new construction, tenant improvements, fire protection systems, and special permits, issuance of
Special Permits required by the International Fire Code, fire safety education including commercial and
residential fire safety classes, fire extinguisher classes, and juvenile fire setter counseling.
The HazMat Team consists of an average of 14 specially trained firefighters. We are a Level I team with a full
complement of Level A, B and C suits. The primary purpose of the team is to respond and when possible,
mitigate CBRNE (Chemical Biological Radioactive Nuclear Environment) type incidents within our jurisdiction.
The Team is part of the Zone 3 HazMat Strike team, making it a resource to the rest of Zone 3, as well as
greater King County.
Tukwila Fire Department's Special Operations Rescue Team consists of 16 highly trained firefighters. The
purpose of the team is to respond to rescue incidents that require specialized equipment, skills, and techniques.
The types of incidents the team prepares for are: confined space rescue, trench rescue, water rescue, structural
collapse rescue, and vehicle /machinery rescue.
The Training Division monitors firefighter certifications. Certification subjects include, but are not limited to:
Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention, Special Operations, HazMat, Technical & Confine Space Rescue,
EMT, Firefighter 1, 2 and Fire Officer Certifications, Firefighter Instructor and Incident Safety Officer.
The department emergency operations division has added 2 DHS certified COML's (Communications Unit
Leaders) to their staff. One is also a Health and Human Services COML and has deployed on 12 major disasters
with FEMA disaster teams. He is now the COML for all of King County Fire Zone 3 Police and Fire Departments.
The division also has a ham radio group with 30 active members that support the City of Tukwila with emergency
communications using state of the art digital repeaters to send and receive critical communications using voice
and ICS forms between the fire department, local, county, and state emergency operations centers.
50 https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 7 of 24
Fire Department Characteristics (Part II)
* What is the total number of fire - related civilian fatalities in your
jurisdiction over the last three years?
* What is the total number of fire- related civilian injuries in your
jurisdiction over the last three years?
* What is the total number of line of duty member fatalities in your
jurisdiction over the last three years?
* What is the total number of line of duty member injuries in your
jurisdiction over the last three years?
* Over the last three years, what was your organization's average
operating budget?
* What percentage of your TOTAL budget is dedicated to
personnel costs (salary, overtime and fringe benefits)?
* What percentage of your annual operating budget is derived from:
Enter numbers only, percentages must sum up to 100%
Taxes? 98 %
EMS Billing? 0 %
Grants? 2 %
Donations? 0 %
Fund drives? 0 %
Fee for Service? 0 %
Other? 0 %
If you entered a value into Other field (other than 0), please
explain
Does your organization intend to provide a financial match greater
than the required amount?
If yes, how much additional funds is you department/agency willing
to contribute? Please fill in the amount in the box to the right.
* Please describe your organization's need for Federal financial assistance. We recommend typing your
response in a Word Document outside of this application, then copying and pasting it into the written field. There
is a 4000 character limit.
Due to the economic downturn over the past 8 years the City of Tukwila has had to re- prioritize our spending,
including our Radio Replacement schedule. This reprioritization has placed us in a challenging financial
situation, as now we have a need to replace 65 Portable Radio's and 10 mobile and base radios.
2012 2011 2010
0 2 1
6 8 6
0 0 0
9 7 7
10443534
93 %
No
Several years ago Nextel cellular services was ordered by the FCC to replace certain first responder radios and
to move them to different frequencies. This order, to be funded by Nextel, was given so as to eliminate
interference between their cellular signals and first responder radios.
Nextel replaced 22 of our mobile and eight base station radios. We expected more of our radio fleet would be
replaced by Nextel. Unfortunately our hope was not realized and we were left with 65 portable radios and ten
mobile radios that are not P -25 compliant (P25 is collaborative project to ensure that two -way radios are
interoperable). Over half of our portable radio inventory is over 20 years old and the other half is 15 years old.
The local radio shop has to cannibalize parts to repair these radios as Motorola no longer supports them. Due to
age and rigorous use, the liquid crystal screens on many of these radios are almost unreadable. Older
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app .j sp?... 1/27/2014 51
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 8 of 24
technology batteries are always an issue and are frequently dying on us in the field. These radios are also in the
shop numerous times for repair and transmitter alignment. Firefighter and police officer safety is greatly
compromised by having these old radios in the field and need to be replaced as soon as possible.
Our original plan was to budget for radio replacement over the next 5 years. But due to increased risk to
firefighter and police officer safety we are asking for Federal help. The fire department is seeking Federal
assistance and will purchase new portable and mobile radios with any Federal money received. The money
originally budgeted for fire department radio replacement will then be given to the police department to replace
their radios sooner.
We have a need to purchase 65 dual band portable radios, each with a spare lithium -ion battery, speaker
microphone, Bluetooth earpiece, and battery charger adaptor. We need 10 dual band mobile radios to be placed
in front line apparatus.
* How many vehicles does your organization have in each of the types or class of vehicle listed below? You
must include vehicles that are leased or on long -term loan as well as any vehicles that have been
ordered or otherwise currently under contract for purchase or lease by your organization but not yet in
your possession. (Enter numbers only and enter 0 if you do not have any of the vehicles below.)
Type or Class of Vehicle
Engines or Pumpers (pumping capacity of 750 gpm or greater and
water capacity of 300 gallons or more):
Pumper, Pumper/Tanker, Rescue /Pumper, Foam Pumper, CAFS Pumper,Type I or
Type II Engine Urban Interface
Ambulances for transport and /or emergency response
Tankers or Tenders (pumping capacity of less than 750 gallons
per minute (gpm) and water capacity of 1,000 gallons or more):
Aerial Apparatus:
Aerial Ladder Truck, Telescoping, Articulating, Ladder Towers, Platform, Tiller
Ladder Truck, Quint
Brush /Quick attack(pumping capacity of less than 750 gpm and
water carrying capacity of at least 300 gallons):
Brush Truck, Patrol Unit (Pickup w/ Skid Unit), Quick Attack Unit, Mini - Pumper,
Type III Engine, Type IV Engine, Type V Engine, Type VI Engine, Type VII Engine
Rescue Vehicles:
Rescue Squad, Rescue (Light, Medium, Heavy), Technical Rescue Vehicle,
Hazardous Materials Unit
Additional Vehicles:
EMS Chase Vehicle, Air /Light Unit, Rehab Units, Bomb Unit, Technical Support
(Command, Operational Support/Supply), Hose Tender, Salvage Truck, ARFF
(Aircraft Rescue Firefighting), Command /Mobile Communications Vehicle
Department Call Volume
Number
Number of Number of of Seated
Front Line Reserve
Apparatus Apparatus Riding
Positions
3 2 30
1 0 3
0 0 0
1 0 6
0 0 0
2 0 13
16 0 40
2012 2011 2010
* How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only. If you have no calls for any of the categories, enter 0)
Structural Fires 165 170 141
False Alarms /Good Intent Calls 890 854 946
Vehicle Fires 46 49 51
52 https: // eservices .fema.gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 9 of 24
Vegetation Fires 22 26 16
EMS -BLS Response Calls 3386 3245 3248
EMS -ALS Response Calls 0 0 0
EMS -BLS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0
EMS -ALS Scheduled Transports 0 0 0
Community Paramedic 0 0 0
Response Calls
Vehicle Accidents w/o 338 374 438
Extrication
Vehicle Extrications 12 6 19
Other Rescue 2996 2821 2851
Hazardous Condition /Materials 101 78 97
Calls
Service Calls 118 113 129
Other Calls and Incidents 56 56 97
Total 8130 7792 8033
* How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only. If you have no calls for any of the categories, enter 0)
What is the total acreage of all 1 1 3
vegetation fires?
* How many responses per year by category? (Enter whole numbers only. If you have no calls for any of the categories, enter 0)
In a particular year, how many
times does your organization 24 22 0
receive mutual aid?
In a particular year, how many
times does your organization 352 365 344
receive automatic aid?
In a particular year, how many
times does your organization 29 26 35
provide mutual aid?
In a particular year, how many
times does your organization 318 288 310
provide automatic aid?
Total Mutual / Automatic Aid
(please total the responses from 723 701 689
the previous two blocks)
Out of the mutual /automatic aid
responses, how many were 88 117 101
structure fires?
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014 53
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 10 of 24
Request Information
1. Select a program for which you are applying. If you are interested in applying under both Vehicle Acquisition
and Operations and Safety, and /or regional application you will need to submit separate applications.
Program Name
Operations and Safety
2. Will this grant benefit more than one organization?
No
3. Enter Grant - writing fee associated with the preparation of this request. Enter 0 if there is no fee.
$0
* From the requested activities, what is the total dollar amount
requested for EMS equipment, supplies, training, etc in the
Request Details of this application? If none of the items
requested are for fire -based EMS, then enter $0.
$0
* 4. If you are filing for a micro grant ($25,000 federal share) or
less please click the radio button and answer "YES ". Please
remember that your total request will be limited to $25,000 or less
in Federal funds in the Operations and Safety portion only.
N/A
5. By answering yes to question #4 you are giving up the option
to apply under Operations & Safety (Equipment, Modifications to
Facilities, Personal Protective Equipment, Training and Wellness
& fitness) for more than $25,000 of Federal funding. Do you
agree to this? Do you fully understand this option?
Request Details
The activities for program Operations and Safety are listed in the table below.
Activity Number of Entries Total Cost Additional Funding
Equipment 2 $ 374,135 $ 37,730
Modify Facilities 0 $ 0 $ 0
Personal Protective Equipment 0 $ 0 $ 0
Training 0 $ 0 $ 0
Wellness and Fitness Programs 0 $ 0 $ 0
* Total Funding for all EMS requested in this application
Grant - writing fee associated with the preparation of this request.
Equipment
$0
$0
Equipment Details
1. What equipment will your organization purchase with this grant? Portable Radios (must be P -25
54 https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 11 of 24
* Please provide further description of the item selected from the
drop down list.
2. Number of units:
3. Cost per unit:
4. Generally the equipment purchased under this grant program will:
Compliant)
Motorola APX 7000 digital portable
radios. These radios cover 800 MHz and
VHF frequencies. They are P25 compliant
65 (whole number only)
$ 5091 (whole dollar amounts only)
Replace old, obsolete, damaged equipment with equipment that meets current standards
If you selected "replacing equipment" (from Q4) above, please 15 or more years
specify the age of equipment in years.
5. Generally the equipment purchased under this grant program is:
Will bring the organization into voluntary compliance with a national Explanation
standard, e.g. compliance with NFPA, OSHA, etc. This will ensure all of our radios are P -25
Please explain how this equipment will bring the organization into compliant
voluntary compliance in the space provided to the right.
6. Is your department trained in the proper use of this equipment Yes
being requested?
7. Are you requesting funding for training? (Funding for requested No
training should be requested in the Equipment Additional Funding
section).
8. If you are not requesting training funds through this application, Yes
will you obtain training for this equipment through other sources?
Equipment
Equipment Details
1. What equipment will your organization purchase with this grant?
* Please provide further description of the item selected from the
drop down list.
2. Number of units:
3. Cost per unit:
4. Generally the equipment purchased under this grant program will:
Mobile Radios (must be P -25 Compliant)
Motorola APX 7500 mobile radios. They
are a dual band radio that covers 800
MHz and VHF frequencies. The are P -25
compliant.
10 (whole number only)
$ 4322 (whole dollar amounts only)
Replace old, obsolete, damaged equipment with equipment that meets current standards
If you selected "replacing equipment" (from Q4) above, please 15 or more years
specify the age of equipment in years.
5. Generally the equipment purchased under this grant program is:
Will bring the organization into voluntary compliance with a national Explanation
standard, e.g. compliance with NFPA, OSHA, etc. These radios will bring us up to P -25
Please explain how this equipment will bring the organization into compliance.
voluntary compliance in the space provided to the right.
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/firegrant/ jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014 55
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 12 of 24
6. Is your department trained in the proper use of this equipment Yes
being requested?
7. Are you requesting funding for training? (Funding for requested No
training should be requested in the Equipment Additional Funding
section).
8. If you are not requesting training funds through this application, Yes
will you obtain training for this equipment through other sources?
Firefighting Equipment - Additional Funding
Budget Object Class Definitions
Additional Funding
a. Personnel Help $ 0
b. Fringe Benefits Help $ 0
c. Travel Help $ 0
d. Equipment Help $ 0
e. Supplies Help $ 0
f. Contractual Help $ 0
g. Construction Help $ 0
h. Other Help $ 2000
i. Indirect Charges Help $ 0
j. State Taxes Help $ 35730
Explanation
H. Radio programming fees
J. State taxes at 9.5%
Firefighting Equipment - Narrative
* Section # 1 Project Description: In the space provided below include clear and concise details regarding your
organization's project's description and budget. This includes providing local statistics to justify the needs of your
department and a detailed plan for how your department will implement the proposed project. Further, please
describe what you are requesting funding for including budget descriptions of the major budget items, i.e.,
personnel, equipment, contracts, etc. *3000 characters
Due to the economic downtum over the past 8 years the City of Tukwila has had to re- prioritize our spending,
including our Radio Replacement schedule. This reprioritization has placed us in a challenging financial situation,
56 https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/firegrant/ jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app .j sp?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 13 of 24
as now we have a need to replace 65 Portable Radio's and 10 mobile and base radios.
Several years ago Nextel cellular services was ordered by the FCC to replace certain first responder radios and
to move them to different frequencies. This order, to be funded by Nextel, was given so as to eliminate
interference between their cellular signals and first responder radios.
Nextel replaced 22 of our mobile and eight base station radios. We expected more of our radio fleet would be
replaced by Nextel. Unfortunately our hope was not realized and we were left with 65 portable radios and ten
mobile radios that are not P -25 compliant (P25 is collaborative project to ensure that two -way radios are
interoperable). Over half of our portable radio inventory is over 20 years old and the other half is 15 years old.
The local radio shop has to cannibalize parts to repair these radios as Motorola no longer supports them. Due to
age and rigorous use, the liquid crystal screens on many of these radios are almost unreadable. Older
technology batteries are always an issue and are frequently dying on us in the field. These radios are also in the
shop numerous times for repair and transmitter alignment. Firefighter and police officer safety is greatly
compromised by having these old radios in the field and need to be replaced as soon as possible.
Our original plan was to budget for radio replacement over the next 5 years. But due to increased risk to
firefighter and police officer safety we are asking for Federal help. The fire department is seeking Federal
assistance and will purchase new portable and mobile radios with any Federal money received. The money
originally budgeted for fire department radio replacement will then be given to the police department to replace
their radios sooner.
We have a need to purchase 65 dual band portable radios, each with a spare lithium -ion battery, speaker
microphone, Bluetooth earpiece, and battery charger adaptor. We need 10 dual band mobile radios to be placed
in front line apparatus.
* Section # 2 Cost/Benefit: In the space provided below please explain, as clearly as possible, what will be the
benefits your department or your community will realize if the project described is funded (i.e. anticipated savings
and /or efficiencies)? Is there a high benefit for the cost incurred? Are the costs reasonable? Provide justification
for the budget items relating to the cost of the requested items. *3000 characters
We are requesting Federal assistance to replace Tukwila Fire Department radios that are non -P -25 compliant
and over 20 years old. The Tukwila Police Department will benefit from us receiving this grant by allowing them
to receive their radio system several years earlier than if we had to budget for them as originally planned. The
Tukwila Police Department has over 200 non -P -25 compliant portable radios.
We are purchasing dual band digital P -25 portable and mobile radios. These state of the art radios are also
designed to be upgradable to newer systems for up to 20 years from now. The system here is scheduled to be
upgraded to all digital in 2018 so we will be ahead of the game. These radios operate in the 800 MHz and VHF
bands. Our current radios operate only in the 800 MHz band. We have numerous agencies in the local area and
Statewide that operate in the VHF band. We currently have only 4 VHF radios in the department. Obtaining the
new dual band radios will greatly enhance our local, State, and Federal interoperability communications.
By purchasing one type of portable and mobile radio there will be a money savings when new channel templates
are built. Currently we have 25 templates because there are numerous radio models and software versions in
our fleet. We will also ensure that the budget for maintaining and replacing radios be increased so we are not in
this position 20 years from now.
The vendor we use to purchase these radios is used by all departments in King County. They give us the best
price available.
* Section # 3 Statement of Effect: How would this award affect the daily operations of your department (i.e.,
describe how frequently the equipment will be used or what the benefits will provide the personnel in your
department)? How would this award affect your department's ability to protect lives and property in your
community? *3000 characters
Firefighter safety is greatly enhanced with purchase of the new portable radios. Safety features include a larger
emergency button and large knobs so you can operate them with your firefighting gloves on. When you change
channels the radio "speaks" which channel you have changed to eliminating the need to look at the screen. The
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app .j sp?... 1/27/2014 57
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 14 of 24
noise canceling microphone cancels out noise such as chain saws, gas generators, fire engines, so all the
receiving radio hears is the voice of the caller. The devices have Bluetooth earpieces for better sound quality in
noisy environments. They are capable of GPS locating. Radios are upgradable to digital. Our system is slated to
be digital by 2018. Adding the VHF band allows us to talk to police, fire, city, public works, State and Federal
interoperable channels. This is extremely important in large statewide mobilizations, disasters, and planned
events. Since it is a dual band radio it eliminates the need to have a second radio. Currently we only have 2 VHF
portable and 3 VHF mobile radios so we have a very limited capability in the VHF band.
If we get this grant to replace the portable radios we intend to take the 10 to 15 year old portable radios and
create a backup communications cache of radios that can be used in disasters or large planned events. This
cache of back up radios will have police, fire, city, public works, State and Federal interoperable channels
installed so they can be used by any police, fire, public works, and emergency management agency in King
County. We can issue the radios to other departments or agencies that do not have 800 MHz capabilities during
disasters or at large planned events where extra radios are needed. The cache will be maintained by us and the
costs for new batteries, service, and annual billing of per radio costs will be shared by all departments. There are
only 2 back up radio caches in the area. One is at the Port of Seattle and the other is in Seattle. Ours would be
the largest of these caches as we cover a larger area and have more agencies involved. And there would also
be up to 2 DHS certified COML's (Communications Unit Leaders) both from Tukwila available to deploy with the
cache. This concept of a backup cache will benefit all communities and cities in the Greater Puget Sound area.
Budget
Budget Object Class
a. Personnel $ 0
b. Fringe Benefits $ 0
c. Travel $ 0
d. Equipment $ 374,135
e. Supplies $ 0
f. Contractual $ 0
g. Construction $ 0
h. Other $ 2,000
i. Indirect Charges $ 0
j. State Taxes $ 35,730
Federal and Applicant Share
Federal Share $ 391,272
Applicant Share $ 20,593
Federal Rate Sharing ( %) 95/5
* Non - Federal Resources (The combined Non - Federal Resources must equal the Applicant Share of $ 20,593)
a. Applicant $ 20,593
b. State $ 0
c. Local $ 0
58 https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/firegrant/ jsp /fire2013 /application/printapp .j sp?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 15 of 24
d. Other Sources $ 0
If you entered a value in Other Sources other than zero (0), include your explanation below. You can use this
space to provide information on the project, cost share match, or if you have an indirect cost agreement with a
federal agency.
Total Budget $ 411,865
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app .j sp?... 1/27/2014 59
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 16 of 24
Narrative Statement
For 2011 and on, the Narrative section of the AFG application has been modified. You will enter individual
narratives for the Project Description, Cost - Benefit, Statement of Effect, and Additional Information in the
Request Details section for each Activity for which you are requesting funds. Please return to the Request
Details section for further instructions. You will address the Financial Need in Applicant Characteristics II
section of the application. We recommend that you type each response in a Word Document outside of
the grant application and then copy and paste it into the spaces provided within the application.
60 https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app .j sp?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 17 of 24
Assurances and Certifications
FEMA Form SF 424B
You must read and sign these assurances. These documents contain the Federal requirements attached
to all Federal grants including the right of the Federal government to review the grant activity. You should
read over the documents to become aware of the requirements. The Assurances and Certifications must
be read, signed, and submitted as a part of the application.
Note: Fields marked with an * are required.
O.M.B Control Number 4040 -0007
Assurances Non - Construction Programs
Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions,
please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to
certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial and
financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non - Federal share of project costs) to
ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this
application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if
appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to
examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a
proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or
agency directives.
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that
constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or
personal gain.
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of
the awarding agency.
5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Section 4728 -4763)
relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the
nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit
System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not
limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88 -352) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. Sections 1681 -1683, and 1685 - 1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended (29 U.S.C. Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 6101-
6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis
of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment
and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on
the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) § §523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act
of 1912 (42 U.S.C. § §290 dd -3 and 290 ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of
alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1968 (42
U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/firegrant/ jsp /fire2013 /application/print_ app jsp ?... 1/27/2014 61
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 18 of 24
financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under
which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title II and III of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -646) which
provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired
as a result of Federal or federally- assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interest
in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in
purchases.
8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. § §1501 -1508 and 7324-
7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities
are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. § §276a to
276a -7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. § §327 -333), regarding labor standards for
federally- assisted construction subagreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of
the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93 -234) which requires recipients in a special
flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total
cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following:
(a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91 -190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating
facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of
project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § §1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal
actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act
of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. § §7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of
drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93 -523); and,
(h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (P.L. 93 -205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. Section 1271 et seq.)
related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic
rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and
protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a -1 et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93 -348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,
development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89 -544, as amended, 7
U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals
held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Section 4801 et
seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence
structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with
the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A -133, "Audits of States,
Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations."
18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders,
regulations and policies governing this program.
62 https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 19 of 24
Signed by Matt Hickey on 12/01/2013
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_ app jsp ?... 1/27/2014 63
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 20 of 24
Form 20 -16C
You must read and sign these assurances.
Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters and Drug -
Free Workplace Requirements.
Note: Fields marked with an * are required.
O.M.B Control Number 1660 -0025
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before
completing this form. Signature on this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 44
CFR Part 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying; and 44 CFR Part 17, "Government -wide Debarment and
Suspension (Non - procurement) and Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The
certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative
agreement.
1. Lobbying
A. As required by the section 1352, Title 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons
(entering) into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 44CFR Part 18, the applicant
certifies that:
(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the
undersigned to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement and extension, continuation, renewal amendment or modification of any
Federal grant or cooperative agreement.
(b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities ", in accordance with its instructions.
(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all the sub awards at all tiers (including sub grants, contracts under grants and
cooperative agreements and sub contract(s)) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
2. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (Direct Recipient)
A. As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44CFR Part 67, for
prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510 -A, the
applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced
to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered
transactions by any Federal department or agency.
(b) Have not within a three -year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a
civilian judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection
with obtaining, attempting to obtain or perform a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or
contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property.
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity
64 https: / /eservices.fema .gov/FemaFireGrant /firegrant/ jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 21 of 24
(Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of
this certification: and
(d) Have not within a three -year period preceding this application had one or more public
transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an
explanation to this application.
3. Drug -Free Workplace (Grantees other than individuals)
As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 44CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for
grantees, as defined at 44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.620:
(A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on -going drug free awareness program to inform employees
about:
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantees policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee
assistance programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of
the grant to be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a
condition of employment under the grant, the employee will:
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement and
(2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation
of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five
calendar days after such conviction.
(e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice
under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of
such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including
position title, to the applicable DHS awarding office, i.e. regional office or DHS office.
(f) Taking one of the following actions, against such an employee, within 30 calendar
days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee
who is so convicted:
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up
to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a
Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate
agency.
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
https:// eservices. fema .gov/FemaFireGrant/firegrant/ jsp /fire2013 /application/print_ app jsp ?... 1/27/2014 65
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 22 of 24
(B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work
done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance
Street City State Zip
444 Andover Pk. E. Tukwila Washington 98188 -7606
Action
If your place of performance is different from the physical address provided by you in the Applicant
Information, press Add Place of Performance button above to ensure that the correct place of
performance has been specified. You can add multiple addresses by repeating this process multiple
times.
Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification
in each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for DHS funding.
States and State agencies may elect to use a Statewide certification.
Signed by Matt Hickey on 12/01/2013
66 https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_ app jsp ?... 1/27/2014
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 23 of 24
FEMA Standard Form LLL
Only complete if applying for a grant for more than $100,000 and have lobbying activities. See Form 20-
16C for lobbying activities definition.
https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014 67
Application Number: EMW- 2013 -FO -02617 Page 24 of 24
Submit Application
Application 100% complete, Submitted
Please click on any of the following links to visit a particular section of your application. Once all areas of
your application are complete, you may submit your application.
Application Area Status
Overview Complete
Contact Information Complete
Applicant Information Complete
Applicant Characteristics (I) Complete
Applicant Characteristics (II) Complete
Department Call Volume Complete
Request Information Complete
Request Details Complete
Budget Complete
Assurances and Certifications Complete
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT.
• YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO EDIT THIS APPLICATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED. If you
are not yet ready to submit this application, save it, and log out until you feel that you have no more
changes.
• When you submit this application, you, as an authorized representative of the organization
applying for this grant, are certifying that the following statements are true:
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data submitted in this application are true and correct.
This application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant
will comply to the Assurances and Certifications if assistance is awarded.
To sign your application, check the box below and enter your password in the space provided. To submit
your application, click the Submit Application button below to officially submit your application to FEMA.
Note: The primary contact will be responsible for signing and submitting the application. Fields marked
with an • are required.
I, Matt D. Hickey, am hereby providing my signature for this application as of 05- Dec -2013.
68 https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/ firegrant / jsp /fire2013 /application/print_app jsp ?... 1/27/2014
City of Tukwila
Finance and Safety Committee
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2014 — 5:30 p.m.; Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffie, Kathy Hougardy
Staff: David Cline, Chris Flores, Peggy McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Mike Villa, Laurel
Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Fire Department Pipeline Staffing Proposal
The Fire Department is seeking Council approval to create up to three pipeline positions which
would allow for the recruitment, hiring and training of new employees when vacancies are known
in advance, as with retirements. This would help ensure continuity of service as well as reduce
the high overtime costs incurred when staff at current levels must cover vacancies. There are
currently 10 Fire Department personnel eligible for retirement within the next two years, and the
Police Department has successfully used this strategy to reduce overtime costs for several
years. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions, including how the City will measure the
financial impact of this practice. Staff indicated that measures are included in the normal
budgeting processes. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Grant Application: 2014 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters
The Fire Department is seeking Council approval to proceed with an application to FEMA for the
2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $391,272.00 for replacement of radios
and operating system. The current radios and system will be obsolete in five years, and the cost
to replace them is approximately $412,000.00. If the grant is awarded, the City will be required
to contribute $20,593.00 in matching funds, which are available in the Fire Department's
equipment budget. Staff will continue to pursue this particular grant if it is not awarded in 2014.
Councilmember Hougardy noted that a radio system overhaul such as this should be planned for
through the budget process by use of a replacement schedule. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
C. Ordinance and Resolution: False Alarm Fees
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance and companion resolution relating to updating
the fees charged for false alarms. Police false alarm fees have not been adjusted since 1985
and fire not since 2004. Because significant City resources are required to both respond to and
bill for false alarms, staff is proposing an increase to the fees to offset the costs to the City as
well as to act as a deterrent. False alarm statistics in Tukwila as well as fees assessed by
neighboring jurisdictions were reviewed. Under the proposal, the first two false alarms within one
calendar year will not be assessed a fee, which is not a change from the current practice. The
third false alarm in the year would be $150, an increase from the currently charged $25, and the
fourth and subsequent false alarms would be charged $200, up from the current $50. The fees
69
70
COUNCIL AGENDA S OPSIS
I ni Vials --------- -------------------
Meth' ng Date
Prepared h ))
M -or's review
—
Cwinc,7 review
02/24/14
PMC
11
03/03/14
PMC
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NO.
4.E.
S Su( )1\suit' PEGGY MCCARTHY
ORIGINAL AGENI)A r)A LE: 02/24/14
AGF1NDA ITEM 1 IT1,11 Amend Ordinance No. 1363 relating to false alarm fees and adopt new false alarm
fee schedule
C MORY DISCUSS/ON
101,.g Date 02/24/14
Motion
tg Dale
Resolution
AN Date 03/03/14
Ordinance
Altg Date 03/03/14
BichAircird
111/g Date
Public !enthig
it fig Date
Other
tg Date
SIN )NS R
11
Council
Mayor
DCI)
i na rice
F In re 11 IT
S11( )NS( )R'S
SU1\ 1MARY
Amend Ordinance No. 1363 relating to false alarm fees and adopt a new false alarm fee
schedule via Resolution
1.111\11F\\1111)
COW .Mtg.
Utilities Cmte
DATE: 02/19/14
CA&P Cmte
Arts
Cmte
Parks Comm.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: SEAL
Transport:atkm. Cane
Planning Comm,
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SpoNsoR/ADmIN, Finance
Commviikk Unanimous Approval, Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EX1M11\11)FLUR11 11.()J111Z111)
$0
AMOUN1 BUDGE I'LL) APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0 $0
Fund Source:
Con7ments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
02/24/14
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
02/24/14
Informational Memorandum dated 02/12/14
Copy of TMC 8.08.040
Ordinance in Draft Form (version with correction and version from F&S Cmte)
Resolution in Draft For version with correction and version from F&S Cmte)
Minutes from Finance and Safety Committee meeting of 2/19/14
03/03/14
71
72
TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL U��U���������U�
oo�u ��n�`u�n��n ov^�n����~ xmnu~o�n��n�x�xx�����n�n
Mayor Haggerton
Finance & Safety Committee
FROM: Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director
BY: VickyCar|smn` Deputy Finance Director
DATE: February 12, 2014
SUBJECT: Option to Enhance Revenues: False Alarm Fees (Revised)
Revision made after 2/19/14 Finance and Safety Committee meetinq
Draft ordinance as presented at Finance and Safety: Section 1. paragraph A. had the word
'home' shown as a strike through. H0vvever, this word should remain in the ordinance.
Draft resolution as presented to Finance and Safety: The last line in the fee schedule relating to
"...shall not apply to single family residences" should have been removed from the draft
resolution.
Both of these issues have been corrected in the revised drafts.
ISSUE
Review current false alarm fees and approve fee increase.
BACKGROUND
Fees for police false alarms have not been adjusted since 1985 and fire false alarms have not
been adjusted since 2004. As City resources are expended to respond to, and bill for false
a|anns, an increase the fees is being proposed to help recoup City costs and also to deter the
occurrence of false alarms.
Respondinq to an Alarm
When an alarm monitoring company receives an alert that an alarm has been tr|ggered, they
call 911 to report the alarm.
The standard response for police is a minimum of two officers. When they arrive at the scene,
they will walk the perimeter and check doors and windows for any signs of a break-in. If nothing
suspicious is located and there are no signs of a break-in, they mark the incident report as a
false alarm. The average length of a response to a police false alarm is 10-20 minutes,
depending on the size of the business or residence.
Fire personnel are dispatched to an alarm in a similar manner with a minimum response time of
30 minutes. Response time is typically longer for fire because apparatus are usually responding
from a fire station and must gear up before leaving the station.
Costs to the City for responding to a false alarm include apparatus usage and personnel time
spent responding to the a|arm, as well as administrative time to bill and collect payment for the
false alarm.
74
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
Page 2
Current False Alarm Fees
False alarm fees are addressed in the Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 False Alarms and
Chapter 16.18 International Fire Code. The City currently charges false alarm fees when the
City receives or responds to more than two false alarms of fire, intrusion, crime or other safety-
related emergency at any single place of business, ho0e, vehicle or other premise or place
within any calendar year.
There is no charge for the first two false alarms for both police and fire. The third and
subsequent police false alarms result in a fine of $25.00 each. After the third fire false a|arnn,
the fee is $50.00 per false alarm. The number of false alarms is calculated by calendar year.
As mentioned previously, fees for police false alarms have not been adjusted since 1985 and
fire false alarms have not been adjusted since 2004.
While 8.08.040 states that failure to make payment for a false alarm in a timely manner
constitutes a civil infracti0n, this has not been enforced.
DISCUSSION
False Alarm Statistics for the City
The table below represents the number of false alarms for both police and fire for the last three
complete calendar years. A large percentage of false alarms are not billable because they are
either the first or second false alarm in a calendar year.
Police
Year
2012
Total # of
false alarms
872
of billa
false alarms
Amount
billed
255
$6,375
2011
810
229
$5,725
2010
837
267
$6,675
Fire
Year`�
Total # of
false alarms
# of billable
false alarms
Amount
billed
2012
552
17
$600
2011
632
25
$900
2010
666
21
$800
Potential Impact for lncreasinq False Alarm Fees
Should the City's false alarm experience under the increased fee structure mirror the experience
before the inoraase, additional revenue would be generated. Should the occurrence of false
alarms decrease under the increased fee structuna, response and billing cost savings would be
realized.
Comparison of Surroundinq Jurisdiction False Alarm Fees
The table below lists several surrounding jurisdictions and the fees they charge for false alarms.
The table does not include information on alarm registration feeS, alarm renewal faen, or other
action that may be taken by the jurisdiction responding to a false alarm.
False Alarm Fees
Jurisdiction
Bellevue
Burien
Kirkland
Redmond
Renton
Kent
Auburn
Des Moines
O
50
50
0
2"
75
50
50
25
O
0
O
0
Tukwila �' ' 0
>6
$250
150
200 250 300
100 ` Suspension of
service
50 100 100
135
150
200
25
Source: City Codes, websites
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
Page 3
To change the fee structure, two sections of the Municipal COde, 8.08.048 False Alarm — Fines
and 16.16.080. require modification. Language regarding the actual fees charged will be
removed from the Code and set by Resolution. By setting the fees by Resolution rather than in
the Code it3e|f, it will be easier to update the fees on a regular basis.
The proposed and current fee schedule for false ala s follows:
False Alarm
Proposed
Fee
Current
Fire Fee
Current
Police Fee
First
Second
Third
Fourth and Subsequent
$0
$0
$150
$200
0
O
25
50
O
U
25
25
The recommended fee structure will encourage alarm owners to take more steps to reduce the
number of false alarms and keep the rates comparable with surrounding jurisdictions. Fees
incurred in the new schedule will help to offset costs of responding to recurring false alarms. By
keeping the fees limited to two n]teS, the billing process will continue to be straight-forward and
easy to manage.
We are also recommending that the civil infraction for failing to make timely payment for false
alarms be removed from the Code as this part of the Code is not currently being enforced. Non-
payment is pursued by the City's collection agency and business licenses are withheld for
businesses with unpaid false alarm and other fees providing a payment incentive.
Attached is an ordinance to amend 8.08.040 that will remove the false alarm fees from the TMC.
Also attached is a resolution to set the new fee schedule for false alarms. Both the ordinance
and the resolution should take effect at the same time. TMC 16.16.080 will be amended when
Fire amends 16.16 International Fire Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Council is being asked to approve the Ordinance and Resolution. This item is scheduled for the
February 24, 2014 Committee of the Whole and March 3, 2014 Regular Council Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Copy OfTK8CO.00.O4O
Draft Ordinance — with correction after 2/19/14 Finance and Safety Committee meeting
Draft Ordinance — as submitted to Finance and Safety Committee on 2/19/14
Draft Resolution — with correction after 2/19/14 Finance and Safety Committee meeting
Draft Resolution — as submitted to Finance and Safety Committee on 2/19/14
76
TITLE 8 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY
Sections:
8,08,010
8.08.020
8,08.030
8.08.040
CHAPTER 8.08
FALSE ALARMS
Audible Alarm Nuisance
Outside Audible Intrusion Alarm — Notice
Required
Automatic Telephone Dialing System —
Connection with Police and Fire Communications
Prohibited
False Alarm — Fines
8.08.010 Audible Alarm Nuisance
Any alarm audible upon abutting property for a period in
excess of one-half hour is declared to be a public nuisance
and may be summarily abated by the Police Department.
(Ord 1163 §7 (pmrt), 1985)
8.08.020 Outside Audible Intrusion Alarm - Notice
Required
Any person connecting an outside audible intrusion alarm
to any building located within the City limits shall notify the
Police Department of the City of such connection,
8.08.030 Automatic Telephone Dialing System -
Connection with Police and Fire Communications
Prohibited
No person shall connect any automatic telephone dialing
system to the Tukwila Police Department, Tukwila Fire
Department, or Valley Communications.
8l0.040 False Alarm — Fines
A. In the event that, in any calendar year, any de-
partment of the City receives or responds to a total of more
than two false alarms of fire, intrusion, crime or other safety-
m|ated emergency at any single place of business, home,
vehicle or other premises or place, the owner of said premises
or place shall, within ten days of receipt of written bill therefor,
pay to the City the sum of $25.00 as to each such false alarm
in excess of two.
B. TMC 8D8.040A shall not apply to any false alarm
intentionally sent by a person with respect to whom the owner
has no right of control by reason of an emp|nyment, tenancy or
similar relationship unless the City establishes that the alarm
was sent by means of electronic or mechanical devioe, other
than a telephone, installed by the owner in a manner which
failed to comply with applicable statutes, codes or regulations.
In any proceeding brought to enforce this soctinn, the party
charged with a violation of this section shall bear the burden of
proving that the exception set forth in this subsection applies.
C. Failure to timely make any payment required by TMC
8.08.040A shall constitute a civil infraction.
CHAPTER 8.09
CRIMES RELATING TO FIRE
Sections:
8.09.010 Reckless Burning
8.09.020 Fire — Miscellaneous Crimes
8.09.010 Reckless Burning
The following statutes of the State of Washington are
adopted by reference.
RCVV9A40.O1O Definition.
RCW 9A.48.050 Reckless burning
RCW 9A.48.060 Reckless burning — Defenses.
8.09.020 Fire — Miscellaneous Crimes
The following statutes of the State of Washington are
adopted by reference:
RCW 9.40.040 Operating engine or boiler without spark
arrester.
Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk's Office
Page 8-9
78
Revision
shaded
[with correction made after 2 -19 -14
Finance and Safety Committee meeting]
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
1363 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 8.08.040, "FALSE ALARM - FINES," TO
INCREASE FINES RELATING TO FALSE ALARMS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1363 amended Title 8 of the Tukwila Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1363 included Tukwila Municipal Code
Section 8.08.040, which established fines for false alarms; and
WHEREAS, the fines for police false alarms have not been adjusted since 1985,
and the fines for fire false alarms have not been adjusted since 2004; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that false alarm fines should be increased to
recover costs associated with responding to false alarms and to encourage alarm
owners to reduce the number of false alarms; and
WHEREAS, false alarm fines should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 8.08.040 Amended. Ordinance No. 1363 §1 (part), as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.08.040, "False Alarm - Fines," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
8.08.040 False Alarm - Fines
A,—In the event that, in any calendar year, any department of the City receives or
responds to a total of more than two false alarms of fire, intrusion, crime or other safety -
related emergency at any single place of business, home, vehicle or other premises or
place, the owner of said premises or place shall, within 10 days of receipt of written bill
therefor, pay to the City the sum of $25.00 as to each fa !so alp -ma-i t- excess of two
W: Word Processing \Ordinances \False alarm fine increased strike -thru 2 -20 -14
VC:bjs
Page 1 of 2
79
fee charged in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by resolution of the
Tukwila City Council.
B. TMC 8.08.0/10A shall no
with respect to whom
tenancy or similar relationshi
by a person
• * * ""'" • * e •
et-forth in this
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 3. 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 4. 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 April 1,
2014.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
W: Word Process ng\OrdinancesTalse alarm fine increased strike-thru 2-20-14
VC:bjs
80
Page 2 of 2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
1363 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 8.08.040, "FALSE ALARM - FINES," TO
INCREASE FINES RELATING TO FALSE ALARMS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1363 amended Title 8 of the Tukwila Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1363 included Tukwila Municipal Code
Section 8.08.040, which established fines for false alarms; and
WHEREAS, the fines for police false alarms have not been adjusted since 1985,
and the fines for fire false alarms have not been adjusted since 2004; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that false alarm fines should be increased to
recover costs associated with responding to false alarms and to encourage alarm
owners to reduce the number of false alarms; and
WHEREAS, false alarm fines should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 8.08.040 Amended. Ordinance No. 1363 §1 (part), as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.08.040, "False Alarm - Fines," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
8.08.040 False Alarm - Fines
A.—In the event that, in any calendar year, any department of the City receives or
responds to a total of more than two false alarms of fire, intrusion, crime or other safety-
related emergency at any single place of business, herrieT-vehicle or other premises or
place, the owner of said premises or place shall, within 10 days of receipt of written bill
therefor, pay to the City the-s-um-of-$2-5-,00-as-t-e-eaGh-suc-14-fals-e-alarm--in-excess-ef-two
W: Word Processing \Ordinances\False alarm fine increased strike-thru 2-11-14
VC:bjs
Page 1 of 2
81
fee _charged in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted byresolution of the
Tukwila City Council.
B. -T-MG-8,0 A shall-nat-a-p-ply-t n-y-false-a1ar-m-4-ntenti-on-ally-se-n-t-by-a-pecs-on
peot-to-wh-orn--th-e-owneF-ha-s-no-Figiqt-of-c-ontrol -b-y- reasen-of-an--employment
ten 1-a-r-retationship the Gi-ty-establishes-th-at-the-alarm was-sent-by
means--of.-eleottan-i-e-ot- - other- -
ownet-in-a-manner-whiot:4--fai-l-ed4o-co-rn-ply-with-ap-p-lioable-statutesT-ooptes-oc-regulations,
tn-any-p-rooe-ediang-bto-ug-h4-to-enforp- •otion-4he p a rty-oh a rg ed
this-see-tan &h-a11 bear- -t -den-ef-p-r-avin-g-th-a oeption--set-fort-h--in-ANS
subse-oti-o-n- 4es,
G,- --F-ailu-re-to-tirnely-make-any paymen-t-r-equir b T .8-0-8J)-40A-sha-41--constitute
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 3. 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 4. 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 April 1,
2014.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, a
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number;
W: Word Processing \Ordinances\False alarm fine increased strike-thru 2-11-14
VC:bjs
82
Page 2 of 2
[with correction made after 2 -19 -14
Finance and Safety Committee meeting]
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
A FALSE ALARM FEE SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed current false alarm fees; and
WHEREAS, fees for police false alarms have not been adjusted since 1985, and
fees for fire false alarms have not been adjusted since 2004; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that false alarm fees should be increased to
recover costs associated with responding to false alarms and to encourage alarm
owners to reduce the number of false alarms; and
WHEREAS, false alarm fees should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
False alarm fees will be charged according to the following schedule, which shall
supersede any previously adopted false alarm fee or fine and take effect on April 1,
2014:
Deletion
False Alarm
Fee
First
$0
Second
$0
Third
$150
Fourth and subsequent
$200
W:\Word Processing \Resolutions \False Alarm Fee Schedule 2 -20 -14
VC:bjs
Page 1 of 2
83
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk De'Sean Quinn, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
W:\Word Processing \Resolutions\False Alarm Fee Schedule 2-20-14
VC: his
84
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Page 2 of 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
A FALSE ALARM FEE SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed current false alarm fees; and
WHEREAS, fees for police false alarms have not been adjusted since 1985, and
fees for fire false alarms have not been adjusted since 2004; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that false alarm fees should be increased to
recover costs associated with responding to false alarms and to encourage alarm
owners to reduce the number of false alarms; and
WHEREAS, false alarm fees should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
False alarm fees will be charged according to the following schedule, which shall
supersede any previously adopted false alarm fee or fine and take effect on April 1,
2014:
False Alarm
Fee
First
0
Second
0
Third
$150
Fourth and subsequent
$200
False alarm fees shall not apply to single family residences.
W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \False Alarm Fee Schedule 2 -11 -14
VC :bjs
Page 1 of 2
85
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk De'Sean Quinn, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
WAVVord Processing\Resolutions\False Alarm Fee Schedule 2-11-14
VC:bjs
86
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Page 2 of 2
^,�^ '�`_'l `7
K�/[� o� � �����/���
� �
Finance and Safety Committee
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 19'2O14-5;3Qp./n.; Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffie, Kathy Hougardy
Staff: David Cline, Chris F|mpea, Peggy McCarthy, Vicky Car|sen, Mike ViV|8, Laurel
Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
M. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Fire Department Pipeline Staffing Proposal
The Fire Department is seeking Council approval to create up to three pipeline positions which
would allow for the recruitment, hiring and training of new employees when vacancies are known
in advance. as with retirements. This would help ensure continuity of service as well as reduce
the high overtime costs incurred when staff at current levels must cover vacancies. There are
currently 10 Fire Department personnel eligible for retirement within the next two yearS, and the
Police Department has successfully used this strategy to reduce overtime costs for several
years. Councilmembers asked clarifying queStiOns, including how the City will measure the
financial impact of this practice. Staff indicated that measures are included in the normal
budgeting processes. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Grant Application: 2014 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters
The Fire Department is seeking Council approval to proceed with an application to FEMA for the
2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $391.272.00 for replacement of radios
and operating system. The current radios and system will be obsolete in five years, and the cost
to replace them is approximately $412.000.00. If the grant is awarded, the City will be required
to contribute $20'583.00 in matching fundS, which are available in the Fire Department's
equipment budget. Staff will continue to pursue this particular grant if it is not awarded in 2014.
Councilmember Hougardy noted that a radio system overhaul such as this should be planned for
through the budget process by use of a replacement schedule. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
C. Ordinance and Resolution: False Alarm Fees
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance and companion resolution relating to updating
the fees charged for false alarms. Police false alarm fees have not been adjusted since 1985
and fire not since 2004. Because significant City resources are required to both respond to and
bill for false a|orrns, staff is proposing an increase to the fees to offset the costs to the City as
well as to act as a deterrent. False alarm statistics in Tukwila as well as fees assessed by
neighboring jurisdictions were reviewed. Under the proposa|, the first two false alarms within one
calendar year will not be assessed a fee, which is not a change from the current practice. The
third false alarm in the year would be $150. an increase from the currently charged $25, and the
fourth and subsequent false alarms would be charged $200. up from the current $50. The fees
Finance & Safety Committee Minutes February 19,2014- Page 2
would be the same for police and fire responses, and the same for residential and commercial
properties. This will keep the billing process streamlined and manageable. Finance staff
provided additional statistics showing that just 5% of the 814 billable false alarms during 2010-
2012 were from residences, and 587 for both residential and non-residential were repeat
offenders (two or more bills).
Staff is also recommending amending the Code to remove the civil infraction for failing to make
timely payment of false alarms fees. This is not currently enforced, as nonpayment is pursued
by the City's collection agency and business licenses are withheld for businesses with
outstanding fees. FiO8||y, the proposed ordinance would remove the fees from the Code and the
companion resolution would adopt them instead. This is part of a City-wide effort to remove
various fees from the Code. If approved by the Council, information about the new fee schedule
will be communicated to the public starting with an article in the Hazelnut. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Q. Finance and Safety Committee 2014 Work Plan
Committee members and staff reviewed the preliminary 2014 Committee Work Plan, The plan
lists anticipated or tentative items that will be reviewed by the Committee this year, and the plan
itself will be reviewed periodically. Committee Chair Seal noted that there will be further
discussion ahead regarding any specific requests from Councilmembers. INFORMATION ONLY.
E. Police Department 2013 4th Quarter Report
Chief Villa shared a presentation that updated the Committee on Police Department items of
significance that occurred during the 4 th quarter of 2013. The information included high|ighta.
crime statistics and crime reduction strategies. He also played a recruitment video that was
recently produced by his staff. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room
mittee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH
88
Upcoming Meetings & Events
February /March 2014
24th (Monday)
25th (Tuesday)
26th (Wednesday)
27th (Thursday)
28th (Friday)
1st (Saturday)
➢ Transportation
Cmte,
5:15 PM
(Foster
Conference
Room)
➢ City Council
Committee of
the Whole Mtg.,
7:00 PM
(Council
Chambers)
➢ Community
Affairs & Park5
➢ Tukwila
Metropolitan
Park District
Board of
Commissioners,
5:30 PM
(Council
Chambers)
Dr. Seuss
Night
Celebrate Dr.
Seuss' birthday
with bouncers,
arts and crafts,
food & games!
Kids receive a
free book for
being a part of the
celebration!
FREE FAMILY
FUN!
6:00 to 8:00 PM
(Community
Center)
➢ Planning
Commission,
6:30 PM
(Council
Chambers)
Cmte,
Cancelled
3rd (Monday)
4th (Tuesday)
5th (Wednesday)
6th (Thursday)
7th (Friday)
8th (Saturday)
➢ Civil Service
Commission,
5:00 PM
(Hazelnut
Conference
Room)
➢ Utilities Cmte,
5:15 PM
(Foster
Conference
Room)
➢ City Council
Regular Mtg.,
7:00 PM
(Council
Chambers)
➢ Finance &
Safety Cmte,
5:30 PM
(Hazelnut
Conference
Room)
So. Arts
Commission,
5:30 PM
(Community
Center)
➢ Library
Advisory
Board, y
7:00 PM
(Community
Center)
➢ Equity &
Diversity
Community
Conversation on
Housing,
and
Tukwila International
Tukwila Internafional
Boulevard
Drop in between
9:30 —11:30 AM
(Community Center)
Free snacks and
childcare provided.
C
mmissi n,
Cancelled
Community
Conversation on
Housing,
Neighborhoods
and Tukwila
International
Boulevard
5:30 — 8:00 PM
(Showalter
Middle School
Cafeteria,
4628 S 144`x` St.)
Free dinner and
childcare
provided.
Council Chat
10:00 AM to
12:00 NooN
Stop by and informally
talk with a Tukwila
City Councilmember
about anything on your
mind regarding
Tukwila.
Foster Golf Links
Clubhouse
(13500 Interurban Ave S)
SUNDAY,
(at
Daylight
MARCH 9
2:00 AM)
Saving Time
Begins
➢ Arts Commission: 1st Tues., 5:30 PM, Tukwila Community Center. Contact Stephanie Gardner at 206 -767 -2342.
➢ Chamber of Commerce's Tukwila Government and Community Affairs Committee: Quarterly, 12:00 Noon, Chamber Offices.
➢ City Council Committee of Whole (C.O.W.) Meeting: 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:00 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall.
➢ City Council Regular Meeting: 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:00 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall.
➢ Civil Service Commission: 1st Mon., 5:00 PM, Hazelnut Conf. Room. Contact Kim Gilman at 206 -431 -2187.
➢ Community Affairs & Parks Committee: 2nd & 4th Tues., 5:30 PM, Hazelnut Conf. Room Meeting Cancelled.
➢ COPCAB (Community Oriented Policing Citizens Adv. Board): 2nd Thurs., 6:30 PM, Duwamish Conference Room. Chris Partman
(206- 431 - 2197).
➢ Equity & Diversity Commission: 1st Thurs., 5:15 PM, Hazelnut Conf Room. Contact Joyce Trantina at 206 - 433 -1850.
➢ Finance & Safety Committee: 1st & 3rd Tues., 5:30 PM, Hazelnut Conf Room
➢ Library Advisory Board: 1st Tues., 7:00 PM, Community Center. Contact Stephanie Gardner at 206 -767 -2342.
➢ Planning Commission /Board of Architectural Review: 4th Thurs., 6:30 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall. Contact Wynetta at
206 - 431 -3670.
➢ Transportation Committee: 2nd & 4th Mon., 5:15 PM, Foster Conf. Room (A) Residential Street Rating Program — Background
Information for CIP — Residential Streets.
➢Utilities Committee: 1st & 3rd Mon., 5:15 PM, Foster Conf Room
89
Tentative Agenda Schedule
MONTH
MEETING 1-
REGULAR
MEETING 2 -
C.O.W.
MEETING 3 -
REGULAR
MEETING 4 -
C.O.W.
February
3
10
18 (Tuesday)
24
See agenda packet
cover sheet for this
week's agenda
(February 24 2014
Committee of the Whole
Meeting).
March
3
Unfinished Business:
10
17
Special Presentation:
24
Committee of the
Whole Meeting to be
immediately followed
by a Special Meeting
- An ordinance
approving and
authorizing the
proposed
402 Baker Boulevard
Development
Agreement with
MRFH, LLC
- An ordinance to
revise requirements
for designation of
landmarks
- Pipeline employees
(Fire Department)
- False Alarm Fees:
(1) An ordinance
updating false alarm
fines
(2) A resolution
establishing false
alarm fees
- Authorize staff to
proceed with the
application process
for the 2014 FEMA
Assistance to
Firefighters Grant in
the amount of
$391,272, with a City
match of $20,593 for
the replacement of the
Fire Department
radios and operating
system
2013 Police Annual
Report.
90