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City of Tukwila
Utilities Committee
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
July 21 , 2014 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room , 6300 Building
PRESENT
Coun cilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy (Absent: Kate Kruller)
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, R obin Tischmak, Ryan Larson, Pat Brodin, Gail
Labanara, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Vic Peterson and Dan Walla , Astound Broadband LLC
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 19 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A.
Ordinance: Franchise Agreement, Astound Broadband LLC
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would grant a fra nchise to Astound
Broadband LLC for the purpose of construction, operation and maintenance of a fiber optic
system in the City right - of - way. Astound intends to construct fiber optic later
from their existing conduit path as described in Exhibit A. These routes will provide connectivity
to the Tukwila School District, significan tly increasing its broadband capacity. This proposed
project will also include a connection to serve a potential customer near the Bow Lake Transfer
Station. Under the terms of the proposed Franchise agreement, Astound will pay the City $5,000
within 30 d ays of approval. Councilmember Hougardy asked for clarification about the proposed
aerial facilities shown on the project map, and ensuing discussion and investigation revealed the
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map contain ed error s . An updated map will be provided prior to full Council action.
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 4 , 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA
B.
Supplemental Agreement: East Marginal Way South Stormwater Outfalls
Staff is seeking Council approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract No. 14 - 010 with
KPG, Inc. in the amount of $117,889.40 to produce 90% plans, specifications and cost estimate
for the East Marginal Way South Stormwater Outfalls project. The bas e contract was for the
design report, which following a review by the Washington State Department of Ecology was
determined to require additional analysis to demonstrate that the planned permeable pavement
Low Impact Development (LID) technique is appropriate at this location. LID water quality
measures are a requirement of the $120,000 funding the City received from the DOE Municipal
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design to 90%. Funds for the total design effort are available from the 412 Surface Water fund
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using DOE Municipal Stormwater Capacity and Watershed Grant funding.
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 4 , 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA .
C.
Purchase of Accelerated Vactor Truck
Staff is seeking Committee authorization to accelerate the purchase of a new Vactor truck for
the Water/Sewer Department in the amount of $522,795.36. The City currently owns two
Vactor trucks, one of which was replaced approximately six years ago. The second, Unit
#1309 , is 16 years old and is currently out of service due to a variety of serious issues. Repairs
would require approximately $90,000 whic h exceeds the assessed value of the truck . It is
scheduled for replacement in 2015, but staff would like to accelerate the purchase to this year.
The truck will take approximately 6 months to build so actual payment will be in January 2015
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upon delivery o f the vehicle. Because unbudgeted capital equipment purchases require three
affirmative Committee votes, Councilmember Kruller was reached by phone to participate in
UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE APPROVAL.
the approval of this item.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:5 4 p.m.
Next meeting : Monday, August 4 , 2014 5:1 5 p.m. Foster Conference Room
Acting Chair Approval
Minutes b y LH , Reviewed by GL