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City of Tukwila
Utilities Committee
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2014 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Ryan Larson, Frank Iriarte, Mike
Cusick, Gail Labanara, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A.
Community Connectivity Consortium: Project Agreement 64
Staff is seeking Council approval of Community Connectivity Consortium Project Agreement
64, which provides for the design and installation of a 288-strand fiber optic cabling system for
member use and installation of a 72-strand fiber optic backbone cable
use. This project provides a critical gateway to the Sabey Data Center, originating from
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
Southwest Grady Way and Interurban Avenue South.
TO JUNE 2, 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B.
Bid Award: East Marginal Way South Storm Pipe Replacement
Staff is seeking Council approval to award a bid to the James W. Fowler Co. in the amount of
$2,058,782.30 for construction of the East Marginal Way South Storm Pipe Replacement
Project. In November 2012, a 30-inch storm water pipe on East Marginal Way South just south
th
of South 124 Street burst, creating a sinkhole, and a complete replacement of the pipe system
in that area was deemed necessary. James W. Fowler Co. was the lowest of five bids received
relocate Valley View Sewer and Water District 125 facilities, with reimbursement expenses paid
through a separate agreement that will come before the Utilities Committee. With contingency,
the project is over budget and the additional $175,000 is available from the Surface Water
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 27, 2014 COMMITTEE
ending fund balance.
OF THE WHOLE.
C.
Public Works Trust Fund Loan Application: Andover Park East Water Main Replacement
Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for a Public Works Trust Fund loan in the amount
of $3,131,000.00 for the Andover Park East Water Main Replacement Project. This project
includes replacement of the water
overlay of Andover Park East from Strander Boulevard to I-405. The original water and sewer
lines are from 1961 and are no longer sufficient to support current and future development.
UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE APPROVAL.
D.
Ordinance: Establishing Sewer Connection Fees for Tukwila South
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would establish the sewer connection
fees for parcels and plats in the Tukwila South area. In 2012 the City installed sanitary sewers
and a sewer pump station to serve the Tukwila South Plat as part of the Southcenter Parkway
Extension Project. The total cost of sewer construction was $2,525,570.90, 73% of which was
grant funded. The balance of $694,504.14 will be collected from the sewer connection fees as
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building permits are issued, and under this proposalthe fee will be based on the area of the
parcel being developed. Fees will start at $0.056530 per square foot. King County is now
connected to the new sewer to service their Bow Lake Transfer Station, and approval of this
ordinance will clear the way for their $49,355.45 payment as determined by the proposal.
Councilmembers and staff discussed the fee implementation with particular regard to the timing
of payments. The City will not recoup its expenses until development occurs and permits are
issued, which could be a long time. The Committee decided to forward the ordinance to the
May 27 Committee of the Whole, rather than the June 2 Consent Agenda. In addition, they
asked staff to be prepared to discuss options for a possible fee escalation tied to the Consumer
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
Price Index (CPI) for the sewer connection fees.
MAY 27, 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
E.
Resolution: Adopting Sewer Comprehensive Plan
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would adopt the 2013 Sewer
Comprehensive Plan, which is an update that reflects changes in regulatory requirements for
water and sewer utility systems as well as completed Capital Improvement Projects, the
Tukwila South annexation area, and other emergent needs. This update has been approved
by the Washington State Department of Ecology and King County. The Department of
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
Community Development has issued the SEPA determination.
FORWARD TO JUNE 2, 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, June 2, 2014 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH., Reviewed by GL