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City Council Work Session
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
City Council Chambers
6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
I. Welcome
II. Work Session Purpose
III. Introductions
IV. Review of Schedule Leading to August 16, 2011 Election
V. Identify Important Topics for Discussion
VI. Staff Remarks
VII. General Discussion
VIII. Council Discussion
IX. Summary /Review of Work Session
X. Adjourn
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ITEM INFORMATION
ICAS NUMBER: 11-034 I STAFF SPONSOR: KIMBERLY MATE? I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 3/14/11
AGENDA ITEM I M TITLE Special Election timeline Metropolitan Park District
C.\'i'I Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 03/14/11 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
IS1) Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PW
SPONSOR'S At the July 12, 2010 Committee of the Whole meeting, there was Council consensus to
SUMMARY pursue a special election for the formation of a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District
ballot measure. The next available date for requesting a special election for the ballot
measure is August 16, 2011.
RI ,YII3WED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 02/28/11 COMMITTEE CHAIR: SEAL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. City Administration and Parks and Recreation Department
CoMMIiTFEE Forward to Committee of the Whole for discussion
COST IMPACT /:FUND,SOURCE
EYPENDITURI REQUIRED AMOUNT B UDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Cotnzments
MTG. DATE I RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
03/14/11
MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS
03/14/11 I Informational Memorandum dated 02/23/11 from Kimberly Matej
Informational Memorandum dated 02/23/11 from Rick Still
Resolution in draft form
I I Informational Memorandum dated 06/21/10, with attachments
I I Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 2/28/11
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Affairs Parks Committee
FROM: Kimberly Matej, Legislative Analyst
CC: Mayor Haggerton; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City
Attorney; and Rick Still, Parks Recreation Director
DATE: February 23, 2011
SUBJECT: Special Election /Primary Timeline Metropolitan Park District
ISSUE
Staff is seeking Council direction regarding whether or not to pursue a ballot measure regarding the
formation and funding of a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District for the primary election on August
16, 2011.
In the event the Council decides to pursue a ballot measure in the August election, staff has included
a draft ballot measure resolution for Council review and approval. This draft resolution requests the
King County Elections Director to call a Special Election on August 16, 2011, and include a ballot
measure. Specific information included in the draft resolution has been taken directly from a memo
from Rick Still, Parks Recreation Director, dated February 23, 2011, to the City Council and Mayor
Haggerton. This memo is included in this packet as Attachment A.
BACKGROUND
At the July 12, 2010, Committee of the Whole, Council consensus existed to pursue a special election
in February 2011 for the formation of a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District ballot measure.
The deadline for meeting the requirements to submit a ballot measure for a February election have
since passed, and a special election regarding the formation of a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park
District was not on the ballot.
In consideration of the Council process for review and approval of material relative to placing a
measure on the ballot, the next available date for requesting a special election for the above ballot
measure is August 16, 2011.
DISCUSSION
Among the many steps involved in preparing information for a vote on levying a general tax on
property, prior to filing a ballot measure, the jurisdiction must pass a resolution and present it to the
King County Elections Director. In order to meet the King County elections deadlines, this resolution
must be filed with the King County Elections Director by May 24. 2011. The timeline on the next page
outlines the additional deadlines associated with ballot measure submission for the August 16
special /primary election.
The success of this measure relies significantly on the involvement of a special interest /grass roots
committee, as City and /or Council involvement is extremely limited by the Public Disclosure
Commission. The Public Disclosure Commission applies the same interpretation to the
support /opposition of ballot measures as it does to support /opposition of candidates running for public
office. Therefore, there are strict regulations regarding the use of public funds, facilities, agency
resources, production and distribution of materials, etc. The City and /or its employees cannot be
an active participant in the support/opposition of any ballot measure. The City may only
Provide factual information that may assist voters in makina a decision.
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Special Election Timeline page 2
AUGUST 16, 2011 SPECIAL /PRIMARY ELECTION
Estimated Election Costs
Election $13,700 $17,125
Voter Pamphlet $500- $1,000
Timeline
February 28, 2011
Community Affairs Parks Committee reviews and recommends to full Council a draft resolution that
requests the King County Elections Director to call a Special Election on August 16, 2011, and
include a ballot measure.
March 14, 2011
Committee of the Whole discusses draft resolution as recommended by Community Affairs Parks
Committee
March 21, 2011
Council determines (approves), at Regular meeting, resolution requesting special election, ballot
measure and other items as necessary.
May 24, 2011
Ballot Measure /Resolution due to King County Elections requesting special election.
June 1, 2011
Pro /Con statements for voter pamphlet due to King County Elections.
June 3, 2011
Rebuttal statements for voter pamphlet due to King County Elections.
August 16, 2011
Election Day.
August 31, 2011
Election is certified by King County.
The draft resolution requesting the King County Elections Director to call a Special Election on August
16, 2011, and include a ballot measure for the formation and funding of a of a Tukwila Pool
Metropolitan Park District is included in the packet as Attachment B for Council review.
In summary, the draft resolution outlines the following information below, which was taken largely
from the memorandum submitted as Attachment A to this packet.
History
Establishes lack of funding
Requests an election
Outlines the boundaries of the proposed district
Authorizes a general property tax levy
Sets the district's governance structure
RECOMMENDATION
No staff recommendation. Staff will await a formal Council decision prior to proceeding further.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Memo from Rick Still, Parks Recreation Director, dated February 23, 2011
Attachment B: Draft resolution
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ATTACHMENT A
Memo from Rick Still, Parks Recreation Director,
dated February 23, 2011
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G.) Jim Haggerton, Mayor
190: INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Director of Parks Recreation
DATE: February 23, 2011
SUBJECT: Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District Funding Option
ISSUE
The City Council requested that staff investigate the creation of a Metropolitan Park District to
fund the continued operations and improvements of the City of Tukwila Pool.
BACKGROUND
At the August 9, 2010 Committee of the Whole meeting, the City Council provided consensus
direction on seven policy decision points related to the establishment of a Tukwila Pool
Metropolitan Park District.
The guidance provided by the City Council was based upon staff presentation of the August 5,
2010 Informational Memorandum that detailed the seven Decision Points to consider when
establishing a Metropolitan Pool District. A summary of the City Council's guidance is as follows:
1. GOVERNANCE: The City Council should be established as an ex officio capacity as the
board of metropolitan park commissioners.
2. BOUNDARIES: Establish the boundaries to be contiguous with the City of Tukwila
boundaries.
3. SUPPORT SERVICES: Determine this once the policy decisions are made regarding the
Governance and Boundaries and staff prepares a cost analysis of the various support
services methods.
4. OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE: Use the proposed expenditure and
revenue budget outlined in Exhibit 1 until after the Support Services cost analysis is
completed and the lease issue is resolved with the Tukwila School District.
5. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Use the proposed Capital Improvement budget
outlined in Exhibit 2.
6. MILLAGE RATE: Use the proposed Millage Rate of $0.15 per $1,000 assessed value.
7. BALLOT MEASURE TIMELINE: Use the proposed Timeline outlined in Attachment B for the
February 8, 2011 election.
DISCUSSION OF DECISION POINTS
Below please find a brief discussion of the seven Decisions Points:
1. GOVERNANCE: A MPD will be composed of a board of metropolitan park commissioners
through one of these methods: a) five park commissioners elected at the time of the ballot
measure, b) the City Council to be designated to serve in an ex officio capacity as the
board of metropolitan park commissioners, or c) if the district is located within more than
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one city or county each governing body may be designated to collectively serve ex officio
as the board of metropolitan park commissioners.
POLICY DECISION 1: What form of Governance should be established for the MPD?
Staff Recommendation: That the City Council should be established as an ex officio
capacity as the board of metropolitan park commissioners.
2. BOUNDARIES: The MPD may include territory located within one city or county, or may
include portions of one or more cities or counties.
POLICY DECISION 2: What Boundaries should be established for the MPD?
Staff Recommendation: Establish the boundaries to be contiguous with the City of
Tukwila boundaries.
3. SUPPORT SERVICES: Consideration of support services that the MPD will need to include
are payroll, finance, legal, and insurance to complete day to day operations. Currently
these services are provided by the City. Support service options may include:
a. City: a contract with the City to perform support services.
b. Contracted Services: the MPD can contract these services with outside agencies.
c. MPD Staff: most services can be completed in house' by an executive
director /MPD manager
d. Combination: a mixture of the above.
A cost analysis of each support services method varies greatly depending upon the
Governance, Boundaries, level of service and various needs that may arise, especially
for legal services. Staff is prepared to investigate and develop a cost analysis once final
direction is provided.
POLICY DECISION 3: What Support Services method should be established for
implementing the MPD?
Staff Recommendation: For initiating the MPD, City Support Services should be
used to determine the operating budget and millage rate. Once the MPD is
established alternate and potential cost saving methods of providing support
services could be identified and utilized.
4. OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE: The 2011 to 2021 budget scenarios
are based on the approved 2011 budget. An anticipated growth rate for revenue is 1% for
pool participant fees and 2% for tax receipts, while the expenditures are anticipated to
increase at about 4% per year. Table 1 is a summary of this budget scenario projected out
20 years. This is a conservative approach that is based on minimum revenue growth and
higher expenditure growth. The associated projections allow for a 20 year expenditure and
revenue plan that is balanced at the end of the 20 year term. These projections include
city -wide overhead and department costs, demolition costs, land lease costs, full time and
part-time labor wages and benefits, operating supplies and utilities, and Capital
Improvements.
Staff is prepared to investigate and develop a cost analysis of alternate pool operator
options for the MPD.
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TABLE 1
TUKWILA POOL PROJECT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES, 2012 -2021
I Revenue 1 2012 2031 Average
Programs 207,050 250,139 227,952
Rentals
Tax Revenue 1 776,240 1 1,130,835 1 943,029
Total 1 983,290 1,380,974 1 1,170,981
Expenditures
Overhead 242,837 456,462 353,199
Operations 579,379 1,220,664 1 862,640
Total 1 822,215 1,611,126 1 1,170,884
POLICY DECISION 4: What expenditure and revenue budget should be established
for implementing the MPD?
Staff Recommendation: Use the proposed expenditure and revenue budget outlined
in Exhibit 1. Once the MPD is established, alternate and potential cost saving
methods of providing pool operations could be identified and utilized.
5. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: The Tukwila Pool is 38 years old and is in need of
repairs, renovations and replacement of fixed assets to make the pool operate more
efficiently, to keep the pool operating properly and to increase the longevity and integrity of
the pool. Table 2 demonstrates a review of the types of improvements that will reduce
operational costs and extend the life of the pool. A full list of Capital Improvements can be
found on Exhibit 2.
TABLE 2
TUKWILA POOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Capital Projects Cost Timeline
a. Energy Efficiency Projects 121,500 2011 -2012
b. Operational Projects I 334,500 I 2012 -2013
c. Longevity and Integrity 317,000 2013 -2018
Projects
Total I 773,000
POLICY DECISION 5: What Capital Improvement budget should be established for
implementing the MPD?
Staff Recommendation: Use the proposed Capital Improvement budget outlined in
Exhibit 2. These projects need to be completed if the pool is to be viable for current
and future operations.
6. MILLAGE RATE: The millage rate or tax rate would be established by the City Council and
subject to voter approval through formation of a Metropolitan Park District. To determine
this rate the operating and capital budgets need to be finalized. The millage rate should be
set to cover the cost above the program and rental revenue based on the term of the pool
lease. A tax rate of $0.15 per $1,000 assessed value would secure the funding that is
needed to continue current pool operations.
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The impact of the millage rate can be determined by using the assessed value of the
home times the millage rate. For the examples below, the average single family home
assessed value in the City of Tukwila is $249,475. Table 3 indicates approximately what
the annual and monthly cost would be for a single family resident with the average
assessed value assuming the boundaries would be contiguous within City boundaries.
Likewise, the cost for multi family and condominiums are included.
TABLE 3
AVERAGE COST PER TYPE OF HOME
Average Multi Familv Average Condominium
Average Single Famillt Home Assessed Value Assessed Value
Home Assessed Value Per Unit
239,475 1,806,516 177,720
Average Average Average
Tax Annual Per month Annual Per month Annual Per month
Rate Rate Cost Rate Cost Rate Cost
0.15 35.92 2.99 8.87 0.74 26.66 2.22
POLICY DECISION 6: What Millage Rate should be established for implementing the
MPD?
Staff Recommendation: Use the proposed Millage Rate of $0.15 per $1,000 assessed
value. The tax rate could be reduced at a later time if the cost associated with
various decision points above decrease the needed tax revenue.
7. BALLOT MEASURE TIMELINE: The desired February 8, 2011 was not obtained and staff
recommends an August 16, 2011. Table 4 is a brief outline of the Ballot Measure Timeline
for an August election.
TABLE 4
BALLOT MEASURE TIMELINE
Date 1 Action 1
02/28/11 Draft resolution to enter City Council process
02/28/11 TSD Pool Land Lease discussions finalized
05/24/11 Ballot Measure /Resolution due to King County requesting special
election
08/16/11 Special Election
POLICY DECISION 7: What Timeline should be established for implementing the
MPD?
Staff Recommendation: Use the proposed Timeline outlined in TABLE 4 for the
August 16, 2011 election.
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ALTERNATIVES
If the MPD does not pass in August, the options for the future operations of the Tukwila Pool
include:
a. Transfer operating responsibilities of the pool to a third party as described in the
June 22, 2010 Informational Memorandum.
b. Contract subsidized services with another pool. For example, an arrangement with
the SeaTac YMCA could be made for Tukwila residents to be able to participate in
swimming programs at the YMCA at a reduced rate.
c. Review options submitted to council on June 22, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide policy direction on the seven (7) decision points.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1 Revenue and Expenditure 20 -year projections
Exhibit 2 CIP Projects 2011 -2031
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Revenue and Expenditures 20 year Projections TUKWILA POOL Exhibit 1
Metropolitan Park District
ANNUAL ESTIMATED REV 1% Increase per year in fee revenue and 2% for Property Tax revenue 10 -Year 15-Year 20 -Year
2011 1 2012 1 2013 1 2014 1 2015 1 2016 1 2017 1 2018 1 2019 1 2020 1 2021 1 2022 1 2023 1 2024 1 2025 1 2026 1 2027 1 2028 1 2029 1 2030 1 2031
1 PROGRAMS 1 %growthl 114,000 1 115,1401 116,2911 117,454 1 118,6291 119,815 1 121,013 1 122,223 1 123,446 1 124,680 1 125,9271 127,186 1 128,458 1 129,743 1 131,040 132,3501 133,6741 135,011 I 136,361 1 137,724 139,102
2 RENTALS 1 %growthl 91,000 1 91,910 1 92,829 1 93,757 1 94,695 1 95,642 1 96,5981 97,564 1 98,540 1 99,525 1 100,521 I 101,526 1 102,5411 103,566 104,602 1 105,648 106,705 1 107,772 1 108,849 I 109,9381 111,037
3 TAX REVENUE 10.15 at 2% growthI 761,020 I 776,2401 791,765 1 807,600 1 823,752 1 840,227 1 857,032 1 874,172 1 891,656L 909,4891 927,6791 946,232 1 965,157 1 984,460 1 1,004,1491 1,024,232 1,044,717 1 1,065,611 I 5 1,086,923 I 1,108,662 1 1,130,835
4 TOTAL REVENUE 968,031 I 983,290 1,000,885 1,018,812 1,037,076 1,055,684 1,074,643 1,093,960 1,113,641 1,133,694 1,154,126 1,174,9441 1,196,1561 1,217,7691 1,239,791 1,262,2311 1,285,095 I 1,308,3941 1,332,1341 1,356,3241 1,380,974
5 CARRYOVER and RESERVES 161,074 311,289 449,837 575,872 688,507 786,264 868,719 934,850 983,589 1,013,817 1,023,788 1,012,850 961,719 905,054 759,447 716,532 645,669 429,749 298,093 1,941;
ANNUAL ESTIMATED EXPI 4% increase per year based on 2010 original budget, less 3% budget directive 10 -Year 15 -Year I 20 -Year
OVERHEAD 2011 2012 1 2013 1 2014 1 2015 1 2016 1 2017 1 2018 1 2019 I 2020 1 2021 1 2022 1 2023 1 2024 1 2025 1 2026 1 2027 I 2028 1 2029 1 2030 1 2031
6 OVERHEAD 1 34,488 1 142,950 1 148,230 1 153,721 I 159,432 1 165,371 1 172.096 1 178,520 1 185,200 I 192,149 1 199,375 1 207,465 1 215.280 1 223,409 I 231,862 1 240,6541 250,401 I 259,910 I 269,799 1 280,084 1 290,780
7 CIP RESERVE 101a.6wa 6awa- nlw,w1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 I I 1 1 I 18,0001 1 60.0001 1 1 115.5001 1 131.500 ss,,000
7 DEMO •x MaMn0 ,.ars 1 300,000 1 34,182 1 34,182 1 34,182 1 34.182 1 34.182 1 34.182 1 34.182 1 34,182 1 34,182 1 34,1821 34.182 I 34,182 1 34,182 1 34,1821 34,1821 34.182 1 34,182 1 34.182 I 34.1821 34,182 683.630
8 BOND PAYMENT (see CIP Page)I 1 65.705 1 65,705 1 65.705 1 65,705 1 65,705 1 65.705 1 65.705 1 65.705 I_ 65,7051 65,705 1 65,705 1 65,705 1 65.705 1 65.705 65.705 1 1 1 1 1
Total Overhead 334,488 I 242,8371 248,1171 253,6081 259,3191 265,2581 271,982278,406 I 285,0871 292,0351 299,261 307,3511 315,1671 341,295 1 331,749 404,540 284,5821 294,0911 419,4801 314,265 456,462
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OPERATIONS 2011 2012 1 2013 1 2014 1 2015 1 2016 1 2017 1 2018 1 2019 1 2020 1 2021 1 2022 1 2023 1 2024 1 2025 1 2026 1 2027 1 2028 1 2029 1 2030 1 2031
9 SALARIES WAGES 292.892 299.572 1 311.555 1 324.017 I 336.978 1 350.457 1 364,475 1 379,054 I 394.216 1 409,985 1 426,384 1 443.440 1 461.177 I 479,624 1 498.809 I 518.7621 539.512 I 561.093 1 583.536 1 606.878 1 631.153
10 PERSONNEL BENEFITS 106.964 116.270 1 120.921 1 125.758 1 130.788 I 136.019 1 141.460 1 147.119 I 153.003 I 159,124 1 165,488 1 172,108 1 178,992 1 186,152 1 193.598 1 201.3421 209.396 1 217.772 1 226,482 I 235,542 I 244.963
11 SUPPLIES 14.000 15,0001 15,6001 16,2241 16,873 17,548 18.250 18.980 19.739 I 20.529 21.3501 22,204 23.092 1 24.0151 24.9761 25,9751 27,0141 28,095 29.219 I 30,3871 31.6031
12 OTHER SERVICES CHARGES 142,824 148,537 1 154,478 1 160,658 1 167,084 1 173,767 1 180,718 1 187,947 1 195,465 1 203,283 1 211,414 1 219,871 1 228,666 1 237,812 1 247,325 1 257,2181 267,507 1 278,207 1 289,335 1 300,9091 312,945
Total Operations 556,680 579,379 602,554 626,656 651,723 677,791 704,903 733,099 762,423 792,920 824,637 1 857,622 1 891,927 15 927,604 1 5 964,709 1 1,003,2971 5 1,043,429 1 1,085,16615 1,128,573 1 1,173,715 1 5 1,220,664
13 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 891,168 822,215 850,671 880,264 911,041 943,049 976,885 1,011,505 1,047,510 1,084,955 1,123,898 1 1,154,974 1 1,207,094 1 1,268,900 1 1,296,457 I 1,407,837 15 1,328,011 1 1,379,257 1 1,548,053 1 1,487,981 1 1,677,126
SUMMARY 10 -Year 1 15 -Year 1 1 20 -Year 1
4 TOTAL REVENUE 968,031 I 983,290 1,000,888 1,018,812 1,037,076 1,055,684 1,074,643 1,093,960 1,113,641 1,133,694 1,154,126 I 1,174,944 I 1,196,156 I 1,217,769 I 1,239,791 I 1,262,231 1 1,285,095 I 1,308,394 I 1,332,134 I 1,356,324 I 1,380,974
13 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 891,168 822,215 850,671 880,264 911,041 943,049 976,885 1,011,505 5 1,047,510 1,084,955 1,123,898 1,164,974 1,207,094 1,268,900 1,296,457 1,407,837 1,328,011 1,379,257 1,548,053 1,487,981 1,677,126
14 YEAR END BALANCE 76,863 1 161,074 150,215 138,548 126,035 112,635 97,758 82,455 66,131 48,739 30,2281 9,971 1 (10,938)1 (51,130)1 (56,666)1 (145,606)1 (42,915)1 (70,863)1 (215,919)1 (131,657)1 (296,152)
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ATTACHMENT B
Draft Resolution
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AUGUST 16, 2011, AS THE DATE FOR AN
ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE FORMATION OF A TUKWILA
POOL METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA
TO GENERATE FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION,
AND /OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT /CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES FOR
A POOL FACILITY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA.
WHEREAS, RCW 35.61.010 provides that a Metropolitan Park District may be
created for the management, control, improvement, maintenance, and acquisition of
parks, parkways, boulevards, and recreational facilities; and a Metropolitan Park District
may include territory located in all of one city, when created; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila currently owns, operates and maintains the City of
Tukwila Pool (formerly known as the South Central Pool), hereafter referred to as
"Tukwila Pool and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila does not have the resources to continue to
manage, maintain, and operate a pool; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Pool provides a benefit to the citizens of Tukwila, serving
our community as a multigenerational facility that provides health and recreation
benefits to all ages, strengthens the community, and enhances the quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila City Council strongly support the
Tukwila Pool and believe it would be in the best interest of the community for its
operation to continue; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of various alternatives, the Tukwila City Council has
recommended formation of the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District, organized under
Chapter 35.61 RCW, to acquire and operate the Tukwila Pool;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. An election shall be held within the City of Tukwila on Tuesday,
August 16, 2011, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified City, for their ratification
or rejection, a Resolution No. proposition creating the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan
Park District.
Section 2. The boundaries of the proposed Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District
are coextensive with Tukwila city limits pursuant to Chapter 35.61 RCW.
Section 3. The Director of Records and Elections of King County, Washington is
requested to conduct this election on the August 16, 2011 ballot.
Section 4. Pursuant to RCW 35.61.050(3), the Tukwila City Council is hereby
designated to serve in an ex officio capacity as the board of commissioners for the
Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District.
Section 5. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the Director of Records and
Elections of King County, Washington, by a date no later than May 24, 2011, a copy of
this resolution and the proposition to be submitted at that election in the form of a ballot
title as follows:
PROPOSITION NO. XXXX
FORMATION AND FUNDING OF TUKWILA POOL METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Tukwila Resolution No. xxxx proposes creation of the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan
Park District coextensive with the City's boundaries pursuant to 35.61 RCW, including
the authority to levy a general tax on property within the District each year not to exceed
15 cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, for the purpose of acquiring and
operating a pool facility.
The Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District is to be governed by the City Council of the
City of Tukwila, serving as the board of commissioners in an ex officio capacity.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
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Jim Haggerton, Mayor
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f,; INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Tukwila City Council
FROM: Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Steve Lancaster, City Administrat
DATE: June 21, 2010
SUBJECT: Options for Operating Tukwila Pool
ISSUE
The City of Tukwila owns and operates Tukwila Pool, located on land leased from the Tukwila
School District. The City's lease with TSD expires on September 14, 2011. The City must
determine whether it is feasible and in the community's best interests (from both a financial and
a service standpoint) to extend the lease and continue to operate the pool beyond 2011. Key
factors to consider in making this determination are:
How important is continued operation of the pool to the community?
How much does it cost today, and how much will it cost in the future to provide this
service?
Options to be considered include:
A. Continue operating the pool as in recent years.
B. Reduce program offerings and hours of operation to reduce costs.
C. Modify fees to increase revenues.
D. Some combination of options A, B and C.
E. Contract with Third Party Operator
F. Close Tukwila Pool at the end of the current lease.
BACKGROUND
In the early 1970's King County built the "South Central Pool" on property it leased from the
South Central School District (since renamed and hereafter referenced as the Tukwila Pool and
the Tukwila School District). In 2002, due to King County budget issues, the County indicated
its intention to close the pool or, alternatively, turn it over to another entity to operate. The City
of Tukwila agreed to assume responsibility for operating the pool, and King County transferred
ownership of the pool and assigned its ground lease with TSD to the City in January 2003.
At the same time, King County assumed full responsibility for operation, maintenance and
ultimate replacement of the South Park Bridge, which responsibilities had previously been
shared between the County and the City. The City contributed $3 million as its final obligation
toward bridge operation, maintenance and replacement, and ceased paying annual operation
and maintenance costs.
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The City of Tukwila has operated the Tukwila Pool since 2003 on property owned by and leased
from the Tukwila School District. The history of operating costs, capital costs and pool revenues
is provided by Table 1. A cost breakdown and percentage of the operating budget can be found
on Attachment A. Additionally, a Capital Improvement Project summary in Attachment B.
TABLE 1
TUKWILA POOL COSTS AND REVENUES, 2003 -2009
Year Operating Cost 1 Capital Cost I Total Cost Revenue Net Cost
2003 388,052 1 9,593 397,645 169,949 (227,696)
2004 439,642 1 76,478 1 516,120 178,861 (337,259)
2005 466,912 1 39,572 I 506,484 190,952 (315,532)
2006 512,973 1 8,964 1 521,937 216,357 (305,580)
2007 549,450 I 10,091 1 559,541 192,106 (367,435)
2008 579,596 1 0 1 579,596 195,465 (384,131)
2009 633,964 1 0 I 633,964 192,206 (441,758)
Average 510,084 I 20,671 1 530,755 190,842 (339,913)
Annual pool operating costs increased by approximately 44% between 2004 and 2009, while
operating revenue increased by approximately 7.5 in 2009, the general fund subsidy for
operating the Tukwila Pool was $441,758.
Programs at the City of Tukwila Pool focus on increasing water safety knowledge and
enhancing a person's quality of life by providing opportunities for physical fitness, socialization,
and emotional balance. Core programs at the pool include: swim lessons for all ages and skill
levels, water aerobics, water walking, dive classes, lifeguard certification courses, lap swim,
open swim, and family swim. The facility is also rented to groups for private functions such as
pool parties, corporate training sessions, and several other unique pool uses (ex. kayak
instruction, airline water rescue simulation). Additionally, high school swim teams and private
swim league organizations rent the pool for swim practices. Table 2 indicates the total number
of participants per program by year between 2003 and 2009.
Table 2
TUKWILA POOL ATTENDANCE, 2003 -2009
Drop In Program Facility Membership
Programs: Participation Rentals Passes
lap swim, open Youth Swim Lessons private parties, high scanned swipes
swim, family swim, school swim teams,
water walking, private swim
aerobics leagues
Non
Year Mixed Use Resident Resident Mixed Use Mixed Use Total
2003 18,148 8,409 1 9,108 1 30,313 1 13,930 79,908
2004 18,409 9,454 1 9,938 I 45,427 1 15,275 98,503
2005 19,277 8,917 I 12,547 1 56,886 15,851 113,478
2006 18,771 8,920 I 13,118 1 57,047 15,879 113,735
2007 16,295 8,521 1 12,781 1 42,677 1 14,323 94,597
2008 15,694 11,208 1 12,947 I 42,532 I 14,478 96,859
I 2009 14,493 11,267 I 12,807 I 56,815 1 14,234 1 109,616
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Table 3 reflects resident vs. non resident use for youth swim lesson programs (does not include
rental, membership and drop in users as data was not collected).
Table 3
TUKWILA POOL SWIM LESSONS, 2003 -2009
Year Resident Visits Non- Resident
Visits
1 2003 1 48.58% 51.42%
1 2004 48.75% 51.25%
2005 1 41.54% 58.46%
2006 40.48% 59.52%
2007 40.10% 59.90%
1 2008 46.40% 53.60%
2009 1 46.88% 53.12%
Average 1 44.71% 55.32%
ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS
The following analysis is provided to assist the City in determining an appropriate course of
action. There remains considerable uncertainty regarding several important issues bearing on
this decision (including future lease rates, future operating costs, and the ability of customers to
absorb fee increases). This analysis should be considered an "order of magnitude" assessment
at this time.
Option A Continue Operating Tukwila Pool as in Recent Years
Three factors are important in understanding the financial implications of continuing to operate
Tukwila Pool in a manner similar to recent years:
1. Extension of the current lease with Tukwila School District
2. Projected operating expenses
3. Projected capita! expenses
4. Projected revenue
Extension of Lease.
The City's lease with the Tukwila School District expires on September 14, 2011 (approximately
15 months from now). Preliminary discussions with regard to extension of the lease have been
held with Tukwila School District representatives. The District indicates an extended lease must
include lease payments reflecting the value of the property. The District contracted for an
appraisal in early 2009 which estimated the land plus improvement value at $1,015,000 at that
time. This value was discounted due to the remaining (at that time) 30 months on the City's $1
per year lease. Prior to applying this discount, the appraised value was estimated at
$1,350,562 ($510,000 land value plus $840,562 improvements value). The City has requested
but has not yet received a suggested future lease rate from the District.
Proiected Operating Expenses
Without changes in operations or fee structure, operating costs can be expected to continue to
grow faster than revenues over the mid -to -long term.
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One notable change in near -term future operating expenses will be that the Pool Operator was
reclassified effective in 2010 to a Project Coordinator which is budgeted out of the Department's
Administration budget. Therefore, 0.75 FTE will be transferred to the Administration Budget for a
cost savings of approximately $53,000 with salary and benefits annually for the Pool Budget.
This transfer was accounted for in the Parks and Recreation Department Service Reduction
Proposals presented to the City Council on May 24, 2010.
The utility cost can be reduced with capital investments to the pool operating systems. For
example, in December 2009, a three -way actuator valve for the pool air heating system was
replaced. This $4,000 project has reduced our gas consumption by over $2,000 per month.
Other operating cost can be reduced with similar Capital investments (See Table 4 below). The
utilities are approximately 18% of the operating budget (see Attachment A for a cost and
percentage pie chart of the Tukwila Pool operating budget).
Projected Capital Expenses
At City Council direction, the Pool has not made major Capital Improvements since the High
Performance Coating, often referred as painting, in 2005. There are 13 projects listed in Table 4
that show how the City of Tukwila could invest in the Tukwila Pool to operate more efficiently.
The list below indicates by priority what could be done to save annual operational cost by
reducing utilities such as gas, electricity, water and sewer.
TABLE 4
TUKWILA POOL POTENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECTS
Project Minimum Maximum Life Estimated Recovery Grant
Cost Cost Expec- Annual Years or
fancy Savings Rebate
1 I Sewer Deduct Meter 0 1,000 N/A I 500 J 1 -2 yrs I N/A
2 I Pool Cover /Blanket 18,000 1 70,0DD 12 yrs 12,000 1 1 -2 yrs 1 50 -70%
3 HVAC Natatorium 3,000 1 7,500 10 yrs 235 -470 1 2 -8 yrs I Yes
I 4 HVAC Lobby Supply 1,000 1 2,000 10 yrs 235 -470 1 2 -8 yrs I Yes
5 HVAC Lobby Exhaust 1,000 1 2,000 10 yrs 235 -470 2 -8 yrs I Yes
6 Building Heat Pump* 1,000 1 2,000 10 yrs 235 -470 1 2 -8 yrs Yes
7 Pool Heat Pump 1,000 2,000 10 yrs 25 -50 10+ yrs Yes
1 8 HVAC Controls /Dampers 40,000 90,000 40 yrs 8,000 15,000 3 -10 yrs I Maybe
9 Lighting Conversion 8,000 15,000 20 yrs 800 1 10 -20 yrs I Yes
10 Pool Recirculation Pump 3,000 7,500 10 yrs 500 -2,300 1 2 -10 yrs 1 Maybe
11 PVI Boiler Instantaneous 30,000 40,000 12 yrs 750 -5,000 6+ yrs I Maybe I
12 Commissioning 1,000 5,000 N/A N/A N/A 1 50% I
13 Solar Panels 47,000 90,000 12 yrs 12,000 15,000 1 4 -6 yrs I Maybe I
Total $154,000 $334,000 1 1 1
VSD or Variable Speed Drive pump motor that doesn't have to run at 100% capacity if it is not
needed.
Implementing all of these investments could reduce average net annual costs by up to $50,000
over a ten year period.
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There are a couple of projects that are necessary to extend the life and integrity of the Tukwila
Pool. The current pool liner was installed in the early 1990's and its expected life is near the
end. This project is identified in Project A below in Table 5 and would cost approximately
$250,000 to $275,000. The Pool Filters, Project B below, are currently a Vacuum Diatomaceous
Earth type of filter system. This is outdated and could be retrofitted to a High Rate Sand Filter
type system that is more efficient, using Tess chemically treated and heated -pool water, and
would reduce annual maintenance cost.
TABLE 5
TUKWILA POOL POTENTIAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Project Minimum Maximum Life Annual Recovery Grant or
Cost Cost Expec- Savings Years Rebate
tancy
A 1 Pool Liner I 250,000* 1 275,000 1 15 yrs 1 Longevity 1 N/A Not likely
1 B Retrofit Filters 1 40,000 I 50,000 1 30 yrs 1 $4,000 1 10 -13 yrs Unknown 1
1 Total 1 $290,000 1 $325,000 1 1 1
Proiected Revenue
The 2010 projected revenue for the Tukwila Pool is on target to exceed the current revenue goal
of $205,000. The first five months of 2010 shows over a 5% increase in revenue as compared to
the same months in 2009. If this growth is consistent throughout 2010, revenues should out
perform the budget goal by more than $10,000.
Summary
Without changes in operations or fee structure, operating costs can be expected to continue to
grow faster than revenues over the mid -to -long term. This growth in the cost/revenue gap will
be slowed by the previously mentioned Project Coordinator reclassification (approximately
$50,000 per year) and could be further slowed by some strategic investments in energy
efficiency improvements (up to $50,000 per year with an up -front investment of $150,000 to
$300,000). Additionally the City should anticipate investing approximately $300,000 in
necessary capital improvements in the next few years.
Option B Reduce Program Offerinas and Hours of Operation
There are program offerings and hour reductions that could be implemented to reduce the
Tukwila Pool operating budget. These are as follows:
Cut open swims in the evening open swims cannot be combined with anything other fee
generating programs because they use the entire pool. $5,700.
o Cut out Friday night lap swim. This allows the pool to close at 1 pm Currently there are
no lessons on Friday. $6,000.
Close the Pool on Saturdays. $11,000
Reduce 0.75 $45,000 or 1.0 FTE $73,000
Transfer the 0.75 FTE Project Coordinator to the P. R Administration Budget reducing the
Pool budget by $53,000 (as previously mentioned, this increased expense to the
Administration budget is offset by other program reductions previously recommended to
Council).
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The proposed service reduction impacts may upset some pool patrons. However, Staff believes
that patrons would be more accepting of fee increases than having the pool closed. Attachment
D outlines the current and proposed revised pool operating hours as described above.
Under this proposal the pool would be available for use 57.5 hours per week, a reduction of
approximately 20% compared to the current 72 hours per week. A range for the cost reduction
for this proposal is approximately $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
Option C Modify Fees to Increase Revenues
The pool fees could be modified to increase the revenues generated to pay for the operating
cost of the Tukwila Pool. The proposed fees could increase the revenues by approximately
$45,000. It may too much of an impact to raise the fees to the proposed amounts at one
time. So, a graduated fee increase system would be recommended to reach the fee increase
goal. The new revenue is based on the current users' numbers being the same as in 2009. If the
higher fees make people not want to use the Tukwila Pool then revenue may not reach this new
amount and could possibly be reduced. A price break point has not been established and further
studies would need to be performed prior to implementing the proposed fee structure identified
in Attachment E.
Option D Combination of Options A. B and C
This Option represents a "best case scenario," from a financial standpoint, of continuing City
operation of the Tukwila Pool. It would have the following characteristics:
Implement the most promising energy efficiency projects over a several year period (Cost:
$150,000 to $335,000. Annual Savings: $35,000 to $50,000).
Implement the Pool Liner and Pool Filters replacement projects (Cost: $290,000 to
$325,000).
O Reduce program offerings and hours of operation (Annual Savings: $120,000 to
$150,000).
o Modify fees (Annual Revenue Increase: up to $45,000).
This best -case scenario would involve a one -time investment of approximately $440,000 to
$660,000. If we borrowed this money, the annual debt service would be approximately $35,000
to $55,000 per year. Net operating costs could be reduced by approximately $155,000 to
$200,000 per year, or $105,000 to $165,000 per year after debt service payments. Please
note this does not include lease payments to the Tukwila School District at this point.
These numbers may represent an optimistic view of continued City operation, and should the
City decide to pursue this option, staff proposes to prepare a much more detailed analysis prior
to a final decision.
Option E Transfer Operating Responsibilities to a Third Party
When King County divested itself of its community pools in 2002 -2003 a variety of
arrangements were made for their continuing operation. Some, like Tukwila Pool, were
transferred to cities; some to school districts. A few were transferred to private non profit
organizations. For example, Mercer Island's Mary Wayte Pool is owned and operated by
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Northwest Center, a non profit social service organization. The City of Mercer Island
contributes $100,000 annually to the operation of Mary Wayte Pool, with the remaining costs
borne by Northwest Center. Northwest Center also operated the Redmond Hartman pool
(leased from the City of Redmond) until June 18 of this year but reports it has not been able to
negotiate a favorable lease to continue this arrangement. The City could investigate the
potential for finding a third party operator for Tukwila Pool.
Alternatively the City could investigate assisting its residents to access alternative existing
facilities and services. For example, the City of SeaTac provides a level of support to its
residents allowing for decreased cost for City residents using the new YMCA facility on South
188 Street.
Option F Close Tukwila Pool Fall of 2011
Under this option the City would cease operating Tukwila Pool and vacate the premises to the
Tukwila School District no later than September 14, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION
Under the best case scenario for continued City operation of Tukwila Pool, the City will need to
continue subsidizing pool operations by at least $250,000 to $300,000 per year or more,
depending on negotiation of a new lease with the Tukwila School District and our success in
controlling future operating costs. Based upon the City's current financial situation and our
forecasts of future general fund expenses and revenue, continued operation of the Tukwila Pool
would necessitate significant reductions elsewhere within the City's operating budget, on top of
reductions already under consideration.
Tukwila Pool has provided outstanding and important services to the residents of Tukwila and
surrounding areas for over 35 years, first under King County operation and more recently under
City operation. The City can no longe t afford to provide this service as it has since 2003.
With regret, we recommend that the City plan for the closure of Tukwila Pool no later than
September 2011. In the interim, staff will explore two options for providing some level of related
services to Tukwila Residents.
1. Seek out a partner willing and able to operate Tukwila Pool under a new lease with the
Tukwila School District.
2. Investigate options for providing Tukwila residents with access to alternative facilities at
an affordable cost.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Tukwila Pool Operations Budget Breakdown.
B. Tukwila Pool Completed CIP Projects
C. Tukwila Pool Operations Budget Utilities
D. Tukwila Pool Reduced Program Offerings and Hours of Operation
E. Tukwila Pool Current and Proposed Fee Schedule
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ATTACHMENT A TUKWILA POOL OPERATIONS BUDGET BREAKDOWN CHART
ATTACHMBENT B TUKWILA POOL COMPLETED CIP PROJECTS
ATTACHMENT C TUKWILA POOL OPERATIONS BUDGET UTILITIES CHART
ATTACHMENT D TUKWILA POOL REDUCED PROGRAM OFFERINGS AND HOURS OF OPERATION
CHART
ATTACHMENT E TUKWILA POOL CURRENT AND PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE
Community Affairs Parks Committee Minutes February 28, 2011— Paae 2
After a brief overview of the history of the plan process to date, Committee discussion ensued. Committee
members ultimately recommended that public involvement in this project should include both meetings
with individual stakeholders and with a stakeholder group (see options 1 and 2 as outlined under the
Recommendations in the Committee agenda packet). Committee members did not express interest in
reducing the scope of the project as outlined in option 3.
Committee members acknowledged that previously, the Council did not desire the approach of meetings
with individual stakeholders as described in option 1; however, given the time that has passed and other
considerations, the Committee felt it would be worthwhile to revisit the option with the full Council.
RECOMMENDATION MADE WITH UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 14
COW FOR DISCUSSION.
C. Ballot Measure Special Election: Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District
Per previous Council direction, staff presented a timeline and draft resolution requesting the King County
Director of Elections call a special election on August 16, 2011, and place on the ballot a measure regarding
the formation of and funding for a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District.
l Council originally considered calling a special election during the month of February 2011; however, a
number of factors affected the ability to meet required timelines associated with the February deadline.
Staff has prepared timeline requirements and estimated costs associated with placing the measure on the
next available ballot which is August 16. Staff reported that the items such as levy rate and governance
structure were derived from information provided in a memo from Rick Still, dated February 23, 2011. The
memo is included in the Committee agenda packet for review.
Vanessa Zapitul, Tukwila resident, spoke on behalf a citizen group that has expressed interest in the
continued operation of the pool. Ms. Zapitul suggested the City consider a third party operator for the pool
and alternate means of providing necessary staff. She stated that, regrettably, that the citizen group will not
be able to support this process and /or a ballot measure if a third party is not considered.
Committee members recognize that there are a number of factors involved with this ballot measure and
continued operation of the pool facility. In consideration of such details, the Committee thought it may be in
the best interest of the City Council to hold a work session to discuss these factors prior to making a
decision on how to proceed. RECOMMEDATION TO HOLD A WORK SESSION PRIOR TO THE
COUNCIL MAKING A DECISION. FORWARD TO MARCH 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
D. Parks Recreation Events Calendar
As an information only item, Rick Still reviewed a calendar of upcoming Parks Recreation events for the
months of March and April with the Committee. INFORMATION ONLY.
HI. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, March 14, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
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March 8, 2011
Superintendent Ethelda Burke
Tukwila School District
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Tukwila, WA 98168 r
Re: Letter of Intent to Enter into Ground Lease Agreement Upon Ratification and Formation
of Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District
Dear Superintendent Burke:
As you are aware, the Tukwila School District "School District owns that certain parcel of land
commonly known as 4414 South 144 Street "Property"). Since 1971, the School District has leased
said Property, initially to King County and then to the City of Tukwila "City") beginning in 2003, for the
construction, use and operation of a public pool currently known as the City of Tukwila Pool "Pool
The 1971 lease was for a term of forty years, expiring in September 2011.
The School District and the City (the City and the School District being sometimes herein
individually called a "Party" and collectively called the "Parties have engaged in negotiations to reach
agreement on terms for a new ground lease agreement for the Property. Pursuant to those negotiations, the
City proposes this Letter of Intent (LOI) with the following terms and conditions:
1. The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that all provisions and terms contained in the lease
agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A "Lease Agreement are mutually agreed to and final.
2. The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Lease Agreement shall be executed by the
Parties only upon and until voter ratification and subsequent formation of the Tukwila Pool
Metropolitan Park District (TPMPD). The City may conduct an election within the City of
Tukwila on Tues Au ustI6, 2011, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters, for
their ratification oPejection, a 'proposition creating the TPMPD. Upon the voter ratification and
subsequent formation of the TPMPD, the City may assign its rights and responsibilities under this
letter to the TPMPD and the Parties shall execute the Lease Agreement no later than September
14, 2011. Should the TPMPD not be formed for any reason, the Parties hereby acknowledge and
agree that neither Party shall be bound to execute the Lease Agreement.
3. It is further hereby acknowledged and agreed that the terms and provisions set forth in this LOI
are intended to be a binding obligation, commitment or agreement between the Parties with
respect to entry into the Lease Agreement and if either Party fails to execute the Lease
Agreement, or fulfill other requirements as described above, the terms and provisions of this LOI
shall be fully enforceable with each Party liable to the other for any breach of the terms herein.
4. This LOI inures to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the School District and the City and
their respective successors and permitted assigns.
Phone: 206 433 -1800 o City Hall Fax: 206 433 -1833 www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
5. Each of the Parties hereby represents and warrants to the other that (a) such Party has full right
and authority to execute this LOI and to perform its respective obligations hereunder, (b) the
person signing this LOI on behalf of such Party has the lawful and proper responsibility and
authority to execute this LOI on behalf of such Party, and (c) this LOI accordingly constitutes a
valid and legally binding obligation of such Party, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
6. To facilitate execution hereof, this LOI may be executed in one or more counterparts as may be
convenient or required, and an executed copy of this LOI delivered by facsimile or electronic
mail transmittal shall have the effect of an original, executed instrument.
If the above terms otherwise accurately reflect each of the Parties' understandings and intentions
with regard to the above described matters, please cause the School District to signify its
acknowledgment and approval thereof by executing this LOI in the signature block provided below and
by then returning a fully executed copy of this LOI to the City no later than close -of- business Monday,
March 14, 2011. In the event such an approval is not received by the City prior to expiration of such
specified time period, this LOI shall expire and be of no further force or effect.
Sincerely, rr
Steve Lancaster
Tukwila City Administrator
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have agreed to, accepted, and caused this LOI to be
executed.
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Exhibit
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
THE TUKWILA POOL METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT "Lease is entered into by and between Tukwila
School District, a Washington municipal corporation "School District and the Tukwila
Pool Metropolitan Park District, a Washington municipal corporation "TPMPD
WHEREAS, the School District owns that certain parcel of land "Property
located in the City of Tukwila, King County, Washin described in Exhibit A to this
Lease; and
WHEREAS, since 1971 the SchooL'O1strict has leased a d Property, initially to
King County and then to the City of Tukwila beginning in 2003, forthe construction, use
and operation of a public pool currently knowntas the City of TukwaPool "Pool and
WHEREAS, the 1971 leaselwasfor a term o, years, expiring in September
2011• and
WHEREAS, the of Ve City q-ofi Tukwila,Ocently voted to form the
TPMPD to preserve :the'ool as a community facility for the use and benefit of the entire
Tukwila community sand
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WHEREA the School istttct desires, as its resources may allow, to offer
aquatics, athlete programs and. -aquatiiskeducation to its students and staff, and does not
possess oryoperate a swimmmgool in any nits other facilities; and
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W HEREAS, TPMPDland the School District wish to enter into this new Lease
Agreement to, reserve the School District's ability to provide aquatics programs, and to
continue to offer this valuablerecreational resource to the Tukwila community.
NOW THERE
HEREFORE2 ,din consideration of the foregoing recitals, of mutual
promises of the Schdol4k r= Distr and TPMPD, and of other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the School
District and TPMPD agree as follows:
1. PROPERTY
1.1 Property. The School District hereby leases to TPMPD, and
TPMPD leases from the School District, the certain real property as described in Exhibit
1
A attached hereto (the "Property In addition to the Property, the School District shall
provide all convenient and necessary easements for utilities, ingress and egress.
1.2 Parking. The School District shall allow staff and patrons of the Pool
to park in the Foster High School parking lot "Parking Lot ")during Pool hours, provided
that such use of the Parking Lot does not unreasonably interfere with School District
operations. In the event a Pool patron or staff member cause damage to the Parking Lot,
the School District may request TPMPD to repair the me ge solely caused by the Pool
patron or staff member. For the purposes of thu p ision, "damage" shall mean
documented physical damage to the Parking Lot. 6e on normal wear and tear, directly
attributed to the sole actions of a Pool patron or aff member The School District bears
the burden of documenting and attributing sad damage.
2. TERM�F
2.1 Term. This shall be forarm of twenty years (two hundred
and forty (240) months) and shall u-mence on Sep mber 16, 2011. The first "Lease
Year" shall commence on the Com nccn eh Date a it hall end on the date that is
twelve (12) months fron i the end of th inonth theommencement Date occurs.
Each successive LeaSL ea.: during the initial l Lri i �a�nd any extension terms shall be
twelve (12) months commend g on thefirst day fo no ing the end of the preceding
s.
Lease Year. The Part may mutually agree o extend the term of this Lease for two (2)
terms of fie. y Pti
ears each. oirto and as aeondition of any extension, the Total Rent
shall be jitgollita.ft the Parties• in gooc arth.
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At, 2.2 Ri t to eeapture. The School District reserves the right to
terminate #this Lease and,japtunte Property if an increase in student enrollment
results in a ri ed-to construct or school facilities on the Property. Prior to exercising the
right of recaptuehe Schoo strict shall in due diligence explore alternative means of
handling the enrollment incr #e other than recapturing the Property. In the exercise of
due diligence, the Scholol:istrict shall research the real estate market to see if properties
that would meet the S District's needs are available for purchase, investigate
whether any of the School District's existing properties could be utilized to handle the
increase in enrollment, and inquire with TPMPD to see if TPMPD can suggest any
solutions. In the event the School District finds, after the exercise of due diligence and in
its sole discretion, that it needs the Property for School District purposes prior to the
expiration of this Lease and that no alternative solutions are practical or economically
feasible, the School District shall provide TPMPD with advance written notice as
follows:
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2.2.1 During the 3 through 5th year of this Lease, the School District shall
provide at least twelve (12) years notice prior to terminating the lease.
2.2.2 During the 6th through 8 year of this Lease, the School District shall
provide at least nine (9) years notice prior to terminating the lease.
2.2.3 During the 9 through 11" year of ths:Lease, the School District
shall provide at least six (6) years notice prior to tenninating the lease.
2.2.4 During the 12 through 15 year of this Lease, the School District
shall provide at least four (4) years notice prior to terminating the lease.
2.2.5 During the 16 or 17 of this Lease, the 'Wool District shall
provide at least two (2) years notice prior to 'terminating the lease.
The School District shall not exercise this right of re within the first two (2) years
of the lease term. 10
3. USE F. 4
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TPMPD shall use the.=Propertyor use and of the Pool and shall not use or
permit the Property "to; be used for any other purpose. As further consideration for this
Lease, TPMPD agrees enter into a Pool Use Agreement with the School District within
six months of receiving'a reques from the School District to enter into negotiations. The
terms of the VATUse,Agretinilr shall}ctwideifthe School District's use of the Pool for
its aquatics education =and athletic programs n terms that are beneficial to the School
District financially feasible for the TPMPD and reflect the spirit of this Lease as a
cooperative endeavor.
4. TOTAL Rh*,
4.1 Base „Refit. TPMPD will pay the School District the following
annual Base Rent which increase as follows:
Lease Years 1 -5 $10, 950 yr
Lease Years 6 -10 $11,497.50 yr
Lease Years 11 -15 $12,072.38 yr
Lease Years 16 -20 $12,675.99 yr
4.2 Payment. Payment of the annual Base Rent must be made on or
before the first (1st) day of each October.
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4.3 Pool Utilities and Operating Costs. In addition to the Base Rent,
TPMPD shall pay for all operating and maintenance costs associated with the Pool,
including payment of City of Tukwila surface water fees for the Property. TPMPD shall
maintain accounts for utilities, including water, sewer, solid waste disposal, electricity,
and heat, and shall be solely responsible for paying all utility charges. The TPMPD shall
be solely responsible for hiring, supervising, disciplining dad paying all Pool employees.
4.5 Maintenance of Property. TheIPD shall keep the Property in
good repair and shall remove or repair all vandalisncludtng graffiti, within forty -eight
(48) hours of its occurrence.
5. RENOVATION OF POOL BUILD
During the term of the Lease, the TPMPD shall'haye'o discretion to determine whether
and how to renovate the Pool bild1� The TPN T _t shall bear all responsibility, risk,
and expense of such renovations d hall defen lindemnify, and hold the School
District harmless from all claims arrsng outsame '_PMPD shall have the right to
close the Pool temporar�ly,,if necessa Ato cow Mete reno ions, but shall provide the
School District witl al least irty (30)‘ ys ajiiiifieetotice It any closure. Other than
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temporary closure flhe Pool4e TPMPD u a real nable effort not to disrupt or
impact School District pera1 .ni :during renovations.
6. COMIA ICE WI TI S`ITA WA
PL ER RECREATION FACILITIES
REGU.I,ATIONS
The Tl f\ 1PD wk shall bear sd respo bility, risk, and expense of complying with state
regulations owater recregion faculties and inspections by state and local health
officials.
7. WAIVER OPWLAIM AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 Waiver of Claims. To the extent not prohibited by law, and except
as provided below, TPMPD hereby expressly releases the School District and its
respective officers, agents, directors, representatives, shareholders, members,
subsidiaries, affiliates, related entities, partners, employees and volunteers (collectively,
"School District's Indemnitees from and waives all claims for, damage or injury to
person, theft, loss of use of or damage to property and loss of business sustained by the
TPMPD resulting from any cause, including but not limited to, the Property or any part
thereof or the Pool, or any equipment therein or appurtenances thereto falling into
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disrepair, or resulting from any damage, accident or event in or about the Property or any
willful, intentional or negligent act or omission of any person.
5.2 Indemnity. TPMPD shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
School District, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and
all claims, suits, actions, or liabilities for injury or death of any person, or for loss or
damage to property, which arises out of TPMPD's use ofProperty, or from the conduct
of TPMPD's business, or from any activity, work orrthi g done, permitted, or suffered
by TPMPD in or about the Property, except only4suchnjury or damage as shall have
been occasioned by the negligence of the School D strict `Tn =_the event that any suit based
upon such a claim, action, loss or damage isbrought against the School District, the
TPMPD shall defend the same at its sole. cyst' and expensed provided that the School
District retains the right to participate in4d suit if any principle of governmental or
public law is involved; and if final judgment "beendered a the School District or its
officers, agents, employees and ,.elected offidialaira of them, or jointly against
TPMPD and the School District and their respective agents, employees and
elected officials, or any of them, th TPMPDsatisfy t
shall satihe same.
The School District shall indemnify and1hnld harmless_, TPMPD and its officers,
agents, employees and elected officials, or any 4� from`any and all claims, actions,
suits, liability, loss, casts, expenses and damages any nature whatsoever, by any reason
of or arising out of any act tiomission$z f the School District, its officers, agents,
employees and elected ,yofficials or m any of them, relating to or arising out of the
performance cif this Lease: t0the e `ent that any suit based upon such a claim, action,
loss or damage is brought against TPMPD, th School District shall defend the same at its
sole costzand expense, provided that TPMPD retains the right to participate in said suit if
any principle of governmental oft 'ublic law is involved; and if final judgment be
rendered againstTPMPD or its officers agents, employees and elected officials, or any of
them, or jointly against TPMPD and the School District and their respective officers,
agents, employees andelecte &officials, or any of them, the School District shall satisfy
the same. =4'
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The foregoing indemnities shall survive the expiration or termination of the
Lease.
5.3 Workers Compensation. The indemnification obligations contained
in this Section shall not be limited by any worker's compensation, benefit or disability
laws, and each indemnifying party hereby waives any immunity that said party may have
under the Washington Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW, and similar worker's
compensation, benefit or disability laws. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TPMPD
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ACKNOWLEDGE BY THEIR EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE THAT EACH
INDEMNIFICATION PROVISION OF THIS LEASE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THOSE RELATING TO WORKER'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS
AND LAWS) WAS SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED AND AGREED TO BY THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE TPMPD.
7. INSURANCE
7.1 TPMPD's Insurance. Without: ng TPMPD's obligations and
responsibilities, the TPMPD is required to main_atn liability insurance and property
insurance as described below. Such insuran `e. shall be.<at _-r PMPD's own expense.
Insurance policies required to be maintainevIPMPD shallYpr ride that such policies
are not subject to material alteration or ca except after atlioast thirty (30) days'
prior written notice to the School District, anti sgl1 beprlmary as to School District.
TPMPD shall provide the SchoolDistrict withc e the insuranpo,icies required
herein and annual proof of cove*: :,he School iltstittct shall be named as an additional
named insured on all such policies. y
7.2 Liability InsuranackTPMPD m
st maintain adequate commercial
general liability u ins A o occurrL e b a i n he i u amounts of $1,000,000
for property damag d in t e Am amounts o (per individual) and
$2,000,000 (per accident) for personal injur Such insurance must indemnify both the
School District and 1 PMr aga tta such claims demands, losses, damages, liabilities
and exp lt4A]uding co tractual abi1itty as
.�s sumed under this Lease, and shall not
include any non stanard excl ions Th B ch of District shall be named as one of the
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insureduhder such po`l c aes) g Ile School District shall be furnished with a copy of
such policy(. es). Such po-17 (ies)" 1 a l bear an endorsement that the same shall not be
canceled exceupon ten 0.ays pril written notice to the School District.
7.3 `_orker;.. Compensation. TPMPD shall at all times during the term
of this Lease compf ith5t e workers compensation and employment liability laws of
the state in which the1erty is located. In addition, TPMPD shall at all times during
the term of this Lease, at its own expense, keep in full force and effect employer's
liability coverage with a minimum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident,
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for injury by disease of more than one person, and
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per employee for injury by disease.
7.4 Property insurance. TPMPD shall maintain, including the payment
of premiums for, a policy of property insurance covering loss or damage to the Property.
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7.5 Notices. TPMPD shall immediately furnish the School District with
a copy of any written notice received, or a written summary of any oral notice received,
from any governmental or quasi governmental authority, insurance company, inspection
bureau or any other third party as it relates to the Property.
8. ASSIGNMENT
The rights, duties and obligations of either party to this, :)✓ease may not be assigned to any
third party without the prior written consent of the otherparty, which consent shall not be
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unreasonably withheld.
9. POOL
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9 Ownership. TPMPD is the sole owner of the Poole °and shall retain
ownership of the Pool throughout the of the ease. Should the School District
terminate this Lease prior to or in iron conformance w t the terms set forth in Section 2
of this Lease, ownership of the Pool `shall revert the School District and TPMPD shall
incur no additional costs or liability for the operation, maintenance or demolition of the
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9_2 `DemolitionTPMPD agrees that upon request by the School District
at the proper terminationorz this`Lease, TPMPD will demolish the Pool at its
sole expel`e. one (1) year o f he termination/expiration of this Lease. TPMPD
shall beftlel Y p res �"ons ble Vr- biddi4r4 managing the demolition of the Pool.
Demolition shall include dismantling the Pool building, abating asbestos and any other
hazardous materials in accordancev with applicable regulations, removing all debris from
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the Property, nand restoring he Property to even grade. Should the School District
terminate this Lease prior to _r in non conformance with the terms set forth in Section 2
of this Lease, ownership of thee-Pool shall revert to the School District and TPMPD shall
incur no additional costs or ability for the operation, maintenance or demolition of the
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10. NOTICES
11.1 General Notice Reauireinent. Any notice, approval, consent or
request required or permitted under this Lease shall not be effective unless in writing.
Such notices shall be addressed to the person(s) entitled to notice, and shall be personally
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delivered to or mailed to the address stated below by certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested and postage pre -paid.
School District:
Superintendent
4640 S 144 Street
Tukwila, WA 98168
TPMPD:
Address ,�k %,-40
Address
Address
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This is the final and a fully integedagreement ofthe parties and all prior statements,
promises, representations and /or d Scu s ions between or. among the parties, whether or
not in writing, are void if not set for t in this final agreement. All Parties represent and
warrant to all other parties that he /si f t doe Vifl and w' not rely upon any oral or
written prior statemen pr repre entat1 ns Nandi' r� discussions not set forth herein
and will never seek t prov o assert th the y is any agreement or understanding that
varies, adds to, or S ;lement his docum nt. No modification or alteration of this
agreement nor any waive,, e \cure; release, 'forbearance or forgiveness of any duty,
obligation of ofliab lity of h 1 PMP •ere nd r shall be valid or binding on the School
District mess the sa me_ is in*Wr ng and signed b y the School District.
13. DISPUTE RESOL TION
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The Parties shati ndeavor to esolve any disputes arising under this Agreement through
negotiations, with o�_ ithou=tte help of a professional mediator. Should negotiations
fail to produce a res bl do lie Parties shall submit all disputes to binding arbitration.
The party prevailing in any ispute shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees.
14. COUNTERPARTS
This Lease may be executed in counterparts.
LEASE AGREED TO THIS DAY OF 2011.
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