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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2014-08-11 Item 4 - 2014 Comprehensive Plan - Element 2: Economic Development1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE The overriding goal of this element is the enhancement of the community's economic well- being. Through a series of policy recommendations, the Economic Development Element identifies a means of stimulating economic improvement for business and the community as a whole. It lays out a direction and strategies for dealing with economic variables and adjusting to economic forces that cannot be predicted or controlled. It is a key component to the integration of all elements of the Comprehensive Plan, suggesting ways in which the City and its partners can use effective economic strategies in order to achieve the goals of the Plan. There are three primary ways in which local economic activity can be affected: • Land use and utility planning that determine, within the local infrastructure, the space available for residential and nonresidential development • Directly or indirectly influencing private - sector decisions as to location, . operation, and development of business real estate • (Helping coordinate public and private sector efforts to enhance the employability and job progression of the residential population fiche Economic Development Element presents a focused approach to enhancing our City's economic well- being. This approach can be summarized as followsl • Sustain moderate growth • Target high salary industries • !Improve and support the opportunities for education` skills training and job acquisition for Tukwila residents • Provide capacity to meet Tukwila's employment targets as set by the Countywide Planning Policies • Encourage growth into certain areas through the use of zoning and developmental regulations • Encourage the retention and growth of existing local firms • liEncourage entrepreneurs, local startups and businesses to establish in Tukwila 1 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community image Element PC Recommended Draft \\deptstore\City Common \DCD \Comprehensive Plan Update \City Council review \Briefing -- E.11 \EconomicDevelopment Materials \EmnDev_PC_Rec Clean.docx Comment (BMlj: Third way added to address what economic development can do for residents. Comment [Et M21: The old element discussed code enforcement in Economic Development. This no longer seems proper. All references to code enforcement have been removed. l Comment (NG3]: From a public comment Comment (8M4): Economic Development is more than just businesses, but also needs to focus on residents. Comment IBMS]: Language added per PC and public continent. 63 • Provide efficient and timely administration of City services The following are activities that the City emphasizes in order to accomplish the City's economic development goals: • Respond to specific requests for assistance from local firms • Oupport the development of current and new minority and veteran owned and run businesses • Expand efforts to engage with and understand the economic development needs and priorities of traditionally under - represented groups in Tukwila neighborhood ■ Emphasize business development to encourage existing businesses to expand • Maintain public works and utilities so the City's infrastructure can meet both existing and future needs of the economic sector • Support job enhancement programs to increase residents' employability through coordination of private and public sector activitiesi The following are potential tools available to the City to enhance economic development in the City: ■ Industrial revenue bonds for certain areas • Multi- family property tax exemption • Targeted government and private resources • Targeted local, state, and federal funds • Use of infrastructure investment to attract new firms and development to designated areas • Funded, staffed, and administered economic development work group • Timely, predictable customer - oriented permitting and City services • Lodging tax for tourism promotion 'Economic Setting' In this way, local government can play an important role in the economic vitality of the community, The policies developed in this element are aimed at implementing that role. The following statistics may be useful in setting the background for the economic development policies. In 2003, the population of Tukwila was 17,270; estimated 2011 population was 19,050. The City's daytime population is estimated between 150,000 to 2 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community linage Element PC Recommended Draft \\depeseore\City Common jfCD\Comprehensive Plan Update\City Council review\ Briefing.. 8. I1\ EconomicDevelopmentMaterials EconUev _PC FRec_Ctean.docx 64 Comment [NG6]: Language added per PC and public comment comment [BM7]: Additional language added regarding job enlianccment. Comment (BM8]; This section was completely updated with new data. 170,000. Taxes collected in 2003 were estimated to be $28.2 million, which increased to $39.78 million by 2012. During the same period the assessed valuation of the City grew from $3.34 billion to $4.64 billion. In 2002 there were 7,628 housing units; by 2010 this number increased to 7,989 u nits. In 2010, the median age of Tukwila residents was 33.6 years; nearly eight percent of all citizens were older than 65; and 24 percent of the residents were under 18. In 2010, residents of color were 50.1 percent of the population. Foreign -born residents account for 36.2 percent of the population, and over 70 languages are spoken in the Tukwila School District. The median household income in the City in 2010 was $44,271 and is below King County's median income of $66,174. Adjusting for inflation, Tukwila's median income fell between 2000 and 2010. Tukwila's 2000 adjusted median income (in 2010 . dollars) was $53,127. Thus, real median income in the City fell 16.67 percent from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tukwila had nearly three times as many jobs as it had residents. That number fell to 2.27 in 2010. There were over 2,000 licensed businesses of all types in Tukwila in 2000. The total number of jobs in Tukwila has declined since 2000. In 2000, the City had approximately 48,000 jobs. In 2010, the total number of jobs in the City fell 11.6 percent to just over 43,000. Employment within Tukwila is distributed among a number of different sectors. Service composes the largest percentage of jobs with 32 percent of all jobs. Manufacturing is next with 25 percent of jobs in the City. In 1991, 56 percent of all jobs in the City were related to manufacturing. In 2002, the number of jobs in manufacturing dropped to 28 percent. Manufacturing continues to decrease in the City. This trend likely reflects the diminished presence of jobs with Boeing and other manufacturing firms in the City's industrial areas. Retail accounts for 14 percent of jobs in Tukwila. Warehousing, Transportation, and Utilities make up 12 percent. While Tukwila remains a strong attractor of consumer spending, the City has experienced a significant reduction in taxable retail sales, once adjustments are made for inflation. When adjusted for inflation, taxable retail sales in 2010 were lower than any time within the previous 15 years. The City's sales tax decline began to occur roughly around the late 1990s. Competition for retail sales among regional retail center has grown stronger over the last ten years. ISSUES Current and existing economic trends provide a variety of complex issues for economic development in the City of Tukwila: 3 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft �ldeptstore\City Common/DM/Comprehensive Plan Update/City Council review/Briefing- B.11 \ EconomrcDevelopment M aterials\E co nnev_P C_Rec_CO ean.d o ra 65 • Provide access to the regional highway, transit and air transportation system in a way that does not handicap local property development and redevelopment efforts • Explore possible City actions to increase the median income of Tukwila's residents, including support for entrepreneurship, small business startups, and vocational training, iparticularly among low income or low English proficiency communities • !Establish coordinated transit hubs throughout the City including, but not limited to, the Southcenter Area, Tukwila South, Tukwila International Boulevard, Interurban Avenue South, and the Manufacturing Industrial Center that efficiently mix modes of travel and stimulate development of real estate associated with transportation facilities • Study and understand the factors causing the inflation- adjusted reduction in the City's overall taxable retail sales. • Support further enhancement of commercial and residential areas in the City's neighborhoods • Foster environmental remediation [(brownfield cleanup),Iland conversion and redevelopment in the Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) and Interurban Avenue areas • Increase development, intensity, and the diversity of uses in the Southcenter area, including the development of housing and entertainment • Develop policies, programs, projects and plans that include input from diverse groups within the residential and business community !using innovative engagement models such as the Community Connector Program • Seek opportunities to join other organizational entities to accomplish effective public- private partnerships to promote economic development in the City • Enhance regional recognition of Tukwila as an economic hub, promoting the success and diversity oil its businesses and focusing on its positive business climate.] • Explore strategies to maintain a favorable and diverse tax base to support the needs of our daytime and nighttime populations • Meet the needs of our residential neighborhoods while maintaining the economic health of our business community • Ensure that adequate public services are in place to support existing and proposed commercial, mixed use and industrial developments • Fund infrastructure and services by maintaining a solvent and diversified revenue stream 4 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Cotnmunity Image Element PC Recommended Draft deptstore \ City Common \DCD \Comprehensive Plan Update/City Council review/Briefing-- Wit EconomtcDevelopment Materials \EconDeu PC_Rer_Clean.doex 66 Comment [NG4]: Added per public comment Comment tBM10]: language updated to reflect broader desire far transit hubs in abler places of the City. Comment 16M111 ; Language added for clarity. Comment [N612]: Language added per PC and public comment Comment (N613]: Language added per public comment [Comment (RF14]: Strategic Pan 3.A.3 { Comment [RFD]: Strategic Plan Goal l 3.A.4 GOALS AND POLICIES Community Well -Being Goal 2.1 Tukwila has a strong role as a regional business and employment 'center' which Comment [RF15]: combines existing goo allows it to enhance and promote the community's well - being. 2.1 with Strategic Plat 3.A Policies 2.1.1 Develop the tools needed to improve the economic development climate. 2.1.2 Strengthen Tukwila's engagement and partnership with other jurisdictions, educational institutions, agencies, economic development organizations, and local business associations to encourage business creation, retention and growth, and implement interlocal and regional strategies. 2.1.3 Expand access to quality, tealthy, affordable and culturally appropriate ifood_and_ _ groceries for Tukwila residents. 2.1.4 Monitor City actions and impacts on the local economy and review economic development incentives for all sizes of businesses. 2.1.5 Continue to fund economic development staff to serve as a single contact point and information source for the business community. 2.1.6 Leverage capital improvement funds to encourage in -fill, land assembly, redevelopment, and land conversion for family -wage jobs, but only if concurrent with substantial private actions. 2.1.7 Partner with the private sector to fund infrastructure as part of a sub -area plan to encourage redevelopment and as an inducement to convert outdated and underutilized land and buildings to high - valued and /or appropriate land uses. 2.1.8 Consider nonfinancial ways (such as brokering and interlocal agreements) to assist industrial land owners to comply with state and federal government environmental remediation requirements. 2.1.9 Consider a public- private partnership to examine creating a small business incubator space in the City. 2.1.10 Improve Tukwila s image, participation, and influence in regional forums, especially those that influence Tukwila' s future and interests. 2.1.11 Promote understanding of the interdependencies and mutual interests among Tukwila businesses, residents and the City oftlukwilai. 5 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft jj deptstore \ City Comma n\DCD\Comprehensiv€ Plan Update \City Council review \ Briefing- - 8.11 j Economics) evelopmentMaterials EconDev _PC_Rec_Clean.docx Comment [NG16]: Language added per public comment 67 fComment [BM201: Relocated and editcti.. 2.1.12 Promote an economic climate that supports business formation, expansion and retention, emphasizing the importance of the City' s entrepreneurs and small jbusinessest in creating jobs. 2.1.13 Seek funds from non -City sources for the City to directly encourage economic development. 2.1.14 Design and support human service programs, such as partnerships for interns and job training in higher wage industries to enhance the economic well -being of the City' s residents. 2.1.15 Promote Tukwila as a regional confluence of commerce, housing and entertainment. 2.1.16 Promote and preserve economic use of industrial lands outside the Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) through appropriate buffering requirements and use restrictions. 2.1.17 Include standards in the development regulations for industrial uses that adequately mitigate potential adverse impacts on surrounding properties and public facilities and services. 2.1.18 jActively promote development in the Southcenter area by supporting existing uses, proactively developing programs and incentives to attract new businesses, investing in infrastructure and public amenities, and encouraging business owners and developers to invest in the quality of both the built and natural environment; implementation Strategies • •Develop an Economic Development PIanj ▪ Consider preparing overall area environmental impact statements for the Interurban /West Valley Highway Corridor and Tukwila International Boulevard area • Develop a freight mobility plan that addresses the efficient and safe movement of freight in the City, while also ensuring that impacts to adjacent land uses are reduced and, where possible, eliminated • Zoning regulations that facilitate commercial in -fill development and redevelopment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan vision • Take joint owner- City- regulatory agency environmental rernediation actions to facilitate Brownfield redevelopment and in -fill • Focus public infrastructure investment to provide capacity in areas targeted for growth 6 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft \\deptstore\City Common \DCR1,Comprehensive Plan Update \City Council review\ riefing -- 61Ij EconomlaeveiopmentMaterials Cconilev _PC_Rec Clean.done 68 Comment [RF18]: Per Strategic Plan Coal 3 and King County Countywide Planning Policy EC -7 Comment IBM19]: Relocated from the old Southcenter Element. • Create Local Improvement Districts to finance specific transportation and utility in -fill improvements • Identify and eliminate confusing or outdated regulations ■ Encourage redevelopment through an informed business and real estate community • Support collaborative marketing initiatives with businesses ■ Partner with a broad range of non - profits, ausinesses and public sector agencies to develop a facility for food - related workforce development and entrepreneurship training Support environmentally sustainable practices by offering energy and resource conservation and solid waste and energy reduction assistance programs for businesses, property owners and managers. ■ ■ Encourage businesses to incorporate environmental and social responsibilities into their (practicesi • Increase communication between the City of Tukwila and Tukwila businesses (using innovative community engagement modelsI • Support business skills training for entrepreneurs and small businesses through partnerships with universities, colleges, community colleges,icommunity -based organizations and other thirdparties. • Support the food economy, including production, processing, wholesaling and distribution, as a means to provide job training, employment opportunities and increased access to healthy food for the diverse community • Support public /private partnerships to enhance existing and future business activity in the Urban Center • Mlork with local chambers of commerce on business retention, business development, outreach and joint efforts to promote the City.' • (Collaborate with local school districts to improve the educational opportunities for Tukwila school children `I City of Tukwila Comprehensive Flan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft \ deptstore \Ctty Common \DCDI,Comprehensive Man Update \City Council review\Briefing-- 8.1 i \ Eco n om icDeveiopm entMateri ais\Eco nIev_PC_ Rec_Cl ean.d ocx Comment ING21]: Language added per public comment Comment [RF22]: Multi - county planning policy MPP -Ec7 Comment [U23]: Use language from prior elements Comment [NG24]: Language added per public comment Comment [BM2SI: Added to reflect comments from the PC work session. 1 Comment IBM26]: Added to reflect comments from the PC work session Note; since Tukwila has multiple school districts, no specific school district is listed. 69 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRIKETHROUGH 72 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE The overriding goal of this element is the enhancement of the community's economic well- being. Through a series of policy recommendations, the Economic Development Element identifies a means of stimulating economic improvement for business and the community as a whole. It lays out a direction and strategies for dealing with economic variables and adjusting to economic forces that cannot be predicted or controlled. It is a key component to the integration of all elements of the Comprehensive Plan, suggesting ways in which the City and its partners can use effective economic strategies in order to achieve the goals of the Plan. There are three primary ways in which local economic activity can be affected: ■ Land use and utility planning that determine, within the local infrastructure, the space available for residential and nonresidential development • Directly or indirectly influencing private- sector decisions as to location, operation, and development of business real estate • (Helping coordinate public and private sector efforts to enhance the employability and job progression of the residential population The Economic Development Element presents a focused approach to enhancing our City's economic well- being. This approach can be summarized as follows • Sustain moderate growth ■ Target high salary industries • !Improve and suap�„]t -I the opportunities for education, skills training find job acquisition for Tukwila resident • Provide capacity to meet Tukwila's employment targets as set by the Countywide Planning Policies • Encourage growth into certain areas through the use of zoning and developmental regulations • Encourage the retention and growth of existing local firms 1 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community image Element PC recommended Draft l\ \deatsroreiCity Common\ DCDI . , , ,eji iye Plan tlodate \City Council revievAri4efin-'•- ei 1l FronamieneveiopmrntMaterials iEconDev Pr Res- Ctrikenut dor% Comment IBM11: Third way added to address what economic development can do for residents. Comment [BM2]: The old element discussed code enforcement in Economic Development. This no longer seems proper. All references to code enforcement have been removed. t Comment MGM: From a public comment 1 Comment [3M4]: Economic Development is more than just businesses, but also needs to focus on residents. 73 Economic Setting • Encourage entrepreneurs, local startups and Email businesses to establish in Tu kwi lq • Provide efficient and timely administration of City services • f Expand- an- d-dT+v The following are activities that the City emphasizas in order to accomplish the City's economic development goals: • Respond to specific requests for assistance from local firms • 'Support the development of current and new minority and veteran owned and run businesses ■ Expand efforts to engag with and un erst td the econo is developmp ent needs and prio ities of traditionally under - represented g] cups in Tukwila ]neighborhoods ■ Emphasize business development to encourage existing businesses to expand a Maintain public works and utilities so the City's infrastructure can meet both existing and future needs of the economic sector • Support job enhancement programs to increase residents' employability through coordination of private and public sector activities The following are potential tools available to the City to enhance economic development in the City: • Industrial revenue bonds for certain areas • Multi-family property tax exemption • Targeted government and private resources • Targeted Iocal, state, and federal funds • Use of infrastructure investment to attract new firms and development to designated areas ■ Funded, staffed, and administered economic development work group • Timely, predictable customer - oriented permitting and City services • Lodging tax for tourism promotion In this way, local government can play an important role in the economic vitality of the community. The policies developed in this element are aimed at implementing that role. 2 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft l Ldrpo stiere\ City Comm n \UCU1 CQmorehensive Pian Update \ Cin CO u neil review\ t3rietbe - Rl nEennrfmirneveinpmeniMaterials \rranDevPC Rec. Strik•nut.doct 74 Comment IBMS]: Language added per PC and public comment. Comment [BM6]: Language added to reflect the decline that is occurring in the City's sales tar market share. Comment [BM7]: Edited to reflect land use policies. Comment [HGB]: Language added per PC and public comment - - Comment [BM9]: Additional language added regarding job enhancement, Comment [BMW This section was completely updated with new data. The following statistics may be useful in setting the background for the economic development policies. In 2003, the population of Tukwila was 17,270; estimated 2011 population was 19,050. The City's daytime population is estimated between 150,000 to 170,000. Taxes collected in 2003 were estimated to be $28.2 million, which increased to $39.78 million by 2012. During the same period the assessed valuation of the City grew from $3.340 billion to $4.64 billion. In 2002 there were 7,628 housing units; by 2010 this number increased to 7,989 units. In 2010, the median age of Tukwila residents was 33.6 years; nearly eight percent of all citizens were older than 65; and 24 percent of the residents were under 18. In 2010, residents of color were 50.1 percent of the population. Foreign -born residents account for 36.2 percent of the population, and over 70 languages are spoken in the Tukwila School District. The median household income in the City in 2010 was $44,271 and is below King County's median income of $66,174. Adjusting for inflation, Tukwila's median income fell between 2000 and 2010. Tukwila's 2000 adjusted median income (in 2010 dollars) was $53,127. Thus, real median income in the City fell 16.67 percent from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tukwila had nearly three times as many jobs as it had residents. That number fell to 2.27 in 2010. There were over 2,000 licensed businesses of all types in Tukwila in 2000. The total number of jobs in Tukwila has declined since 2000. In 2000, the City had approximately 48,000 jobs. In 2010, the total number of jobs in the City fell 11.6 percent to just over 43,000. Employment within Tukwila is distributed among a number of different sectors. Service composes the largest percentage of jobs with 32 percent of all jobs. Manufacturing is next with 25 percent of jobs in the City. In 1991, 56 percent of all jobs in the City were related to manufacturing. In 2002, the number of jobs in manufacturing dropped to 28 percent. Manufacturing continues to decrease in the City. This trend likely reflects the diminished presence of jobs with Boeing and other manufacturing firms in the City's industrial areas. Retail accounts for 14 percent of jobs in. Tukwila. Warehousing, Transportation, and Utilities make up 12 percent. While Tukwila remains a strong attractor of consumer spending, the City has experienced a significant reduction in taxable retail sales, once adjustments are made for inflation. When adjusted for inflation, taxable retail sales in 2010 were lower than any time within the previous 15 years. The City's sales tax decline began to occur roughly around the late 1990s. Competition for retail sales among regional retail center has grown stronger over the last ten years. 3 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft III!` Fi.11NF nnnmirn rvetopmentMaterfale \F.ronDev PC Rec'Stdke,utdorx - w_4OMME .4. ,r+c54aex 75 76 ISSUES Current and existing economic trends provide a variety of complex issues for economic development in the City of Tukwila: • Provide access to the regional highway, transit and air transportation system in a way that does not handicap local property development and redevelopment efforts • Explore possible City actions to increase the median income of Tukwila's residents, including support for entrepreneurship, small business startups, and vocational trainin icularly a ong low income or jodzinglisliu)nfidmu communities ) • (Establish coordinated transit hubs throughout the City including. but not limited to. the Soitikenter Area Tukwila South. Tukwila International Boulevard, interurban Avenue South. and the Manufacturinglndustrial Center in-tke T. nati Center that efficiently mix modes of travel and stimulate development of real estate associated with transportation facilities • Study and understand the factors causing the inflation- adjusted reduction in the City's overall taxable retail sales. • Support further enhancement of commercial and residential areas in the Cfitv's -neighborhoods, • Foster environmental remediation I[brownfield cieawup),Iand conversion and redevelopment in the Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) and interurban Avenue areas • Increase development, intensity, and the diversity of uses in the Southcenter area, including the development of housing and entertainment • Develop policies, programs, projects and plans that include input from diverse groups within the residential and business communitye innovative engagement moil& such as the Cgmrnunity CQrinlector Program • Seek opportunities to join other organizational entities to accomplish effective public- private partnerships to promote economic development in the City • Enhance regional recognition of Tukwila as an economic hub, promoting the success and diversity or its businesses and focusing on its positive business climate. f • Explore strategies to maintain a favorable and diverse tax base to support the needs of our daytime and nighttime populations • Meet the needs of our residential neighborhoods while maintaining the economic health of our business community City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft 1l dent viar Clly Common \DCDlComprehenslve Plan 17pdatej,City Council reviewlricleiing.- Comment ING11]: Added per public commit Comment IBM12]: Old language reflected one transit hub; however, the Urban Center will likely have two. Comment IBM131: Language updated to reflect broader desire for transit hubs in other places of the City. Comment 1BM14]: [ anguage added for clarity. Comment ING151: Language added per PC and public comment Comment IRF171: Strategic Plan 3.A.3 • Ensure that adequate public services are in place to support existing and proposed commercial, mixed use and industrial developments • Fund infrastructure and services by maintaining a solvent and diversified revenue stream GOALS AND POLICIES Community Well-Being Goal 2.1 Tukwila has a strong role as a regional business and employment f center which _ allows it to enhance and promote the community's well- being. Policies 2.1.1 Develop the tools needed to improve the economic development climate. 2.1.2 Strengthen Tukwila "s engagement and partnership with other jurisdictions, educational institutions, agencies, economic development organizations, and local business associations to encourage business creation, retention and growth, and implement interlocal and regional strategies. 1 2.1.3 Expand access to quality,jealthy. affordable and culturally appropriate!foods and _ groceries for Tukwila residents. 2.1.4 Monitor City actions and impacts on the local economy and review economic development incentives for all sizes of businesses. 2.1.5 Continue to fund economic development staff to serve as a single contact point and information source for the business community. 2.1.6 Leverage capital improvement funds to encourage in -fill, and assembly, redevelopment, and land conversion for family -wage jobs, but only if concurrent with substantial private actions. 2.1.7 Partner with the private sector to fund infrastructure as part of a sub -area plan to encourage redevelopment and as an inducement to convert outdated and underutilized land and buildings to high- valued and /or appropriate land uses. 2.1.8 Consider nonfinancial ways (such as brokering and interlocal agreements) to assist industrial land owners to comply with state and federal government environmental remediation requirements. 2.1.244 Consider a public- private partnership to examine creating a small business incubator space in the City. 5 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft 1lclegigtore \Q1ty Common\Da .piprrhensive Plan Undate \City Council review \ Bre CB1- f311t EcnnomicDurinnmentMaterialcVconnev PC Rrc Strikeout doci E Comment (RF18): Combines existing goal 2.1 with Strategic flan 3.A Comment LNCr19I: Language added per public continent 77 78 2.1.1114 improve Tukwila' s image, participation, and influence in regional forums, especially those that influence Tukwila' s future and interests. 2.1.113 Promote understanding of the interdependencies and mutual interests among Tukwila businesses, residents and the City ofITukwilai. 2.1 1Z3 Promote an economic climate that supports business formation, expansion and retention, emphasizing the importance of the City' s entrepreneurs and small Ebusinessesj in creating Lobs._ 2.1.134 Seek funds from non -City sources for the City to directly encourage economic development. 12.1.140 Design and support human service programs, such as partnerships for interns and job training in higher wage industries to enhance the economic well -being of the City' s residents, 2.1.154 Promote Tukwila as a regional confluence of commerce, housing and entertainment„ 2.1.1+0 Promote and preserve economic use of industrial lands outside the Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) through appropriate buffering requirements and use restrictions. 1 2.1.123 Include standards in the development regulations for industrial uses that adequately mitigate potential adverse impacts on surrounding properties and public facilities and services. 2.1.11 !Actively promote development in the Southcenter area by supporting existing uses, proactively developing programs and incentives to attract new businesses, investing in infrastructure and public amenities, and encouraging business owners and developers to invest in the quality of both the built and natural environment. Implementation Strategies • evelaPMVIt- Sthttcgic • Consider preparing overall area environmental impact statements for the Interurban /West Valley Highway Corridor and Tukwila International Boulevard area • Develop a freight mobility plan that addresses the efficient and safe movement of freight in the City, while also ensuring that impacts to adjacent land uses are reduced and, where possible, eliminated 6 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft A viepi tnrrl city Cnmmoj CM%omprrhenslw Plan Update .rtty Council reviewlitrirtl,, .- Comment [RF20]: Strategic Plan Goal 3.A.4 Comment [RF21]: Per Strategic Plan Goal 3 and King County Countywide Planning Policy EC -7 Comment [BM22]: Numbering corrected Comment [BM23]: Relocated from the old Southcenter IUement. fComment [BM24]: Relocated and edited. ) • Zoning regulations that facilitate commercial in -fill development and redevelopment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan vision • Take joint owner - City- regulatory agency environmental remediation actions to facilitate brownfield redevelopment and in -fill • Focus public infrastructure investment to provide capacity in areas targeted for growth • Create Local Improvement Districts to finance specific transportation and utility in -fill improvements • Identify and eliminate confusing or outdated regulations • Encourage redevelopment through an informed business and real estate community • Support collaborative marketing initiatives with businesses • Partner with a broad range of non - profits, (businesses and public sector agencies or the private senor to develop a facility for food- related workforce development and entrepreneurship training • Support environmentally sustainable practices by offering energy and resource conservation and solid waste and energy reduction assistance programs for businesses, property owners and managers. • Encourage businesses to incorporate environmental and social responsibilitiesy into their ractice4 _ • increase communication between the City of Tukwila and Tukwila businesses !using innovative community engagement model' • Support business skills training for entrepreneurs and small businesses through partnerships with universities, colleges, community colleges,community- based organizationsbnd other third parties. • Support the food economy, including production, processing, wholesaling and distribution, as a means to provide job training, employment opportunities and increased access to healthy food for the diverse community • Support public/private partnerships to enhance existing and future business activity in the Urban Center • [Workwith local chambers of commerce on business retention, business development,, outreach and Joint efforts to promote the Cityj • [Collaborate with local school districts to improve the educational opportunities for'TukwilaschoQl children1 7 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan - Community Image Element PC Recommended Draft ildrptstou�Ci[y CommonifCnlComnrrhensive Plan UpdateiCiry Council rev] rvw \Brleflfiq -"EComment [BM25]: July 24, 21314: Relocated Comment [NG26]; Language added per public comment Comment [RF22]: Multi - county planning policy MPP -Ec7 Comment (U28]: Use language from prior elements Comment [NG29]: Language added per public comment Comment [BM30]: Added to reflect comments from the PC work session. Comment [BM31]: Added to reflect comments from the PC work session. Note: since multiple school districts make up Tukwila, no specific school district is listed. 79 8 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan 80 Community image Element PC Recommended Draft COMMENT LETTERS To: From: Date: Re: MEMO Tukwila Planning Commission SeaTac- Tukwila Food Innovation Network July 24, 2014 Economic Development element recommendations Dear Tukwila Planning Commission: Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the draft Economic Development element. We are submitting comments on behalf of the SeaTac- Tukwila Food Innovation Network ( "Network "), a collaborative effort to increase food sector entrepreneurship and workforce development in the SeaTac and Tukwila communities. Network members include community organizations, businesses, education institutions and local governments. The Network's key strategy is to develop a Food Innovation District in the SeaTac- Tukwila area anchored by the development of a workforce training / business incubation facility. Can June 5, 2014 the steering committee submitted a memo to the Community Development Department that provided background on the effort and recommendations for the City's Comprehensive Plan to help move the effort forward. We are excited to see the inclusion of the recommendations in the Economic Development element draft, particularly, the support of developing a facility for food - related workforce development and entrepreneurship training. We also encourage adopting language in support of the creation of a food innovation district. Food innovation districts offer a geographic concentration of food- oriented businesses and services that local government supports with planning and economic development initiatives. We recommend amending the implementation strategy (suggestions in red) "Support the food economy through a mixed -use district of food - related activities, including production, processing, wholesaling and distribution, as a means to provide job training, employment opportunities and increased access to health food for the diverse community. " Or, a second option includes adding a new strategy such as "Consider establishing a mixed use district of food - related activities such as retail, processing, distribution and urban agriculture production." Page 1 of 2 -wisiwwwwwwwwinapm, SeaTac - Tukwila Food Innovation Network SIN Ste,Ying corrrrraittea ivrnbei itreY 4,141J1 41A/in T ayfhr told , . is Ti 1t�� -• .ra c r'... /i atF,fr jr, Project Contact: r 1'°r karat urbanfoodlink.com 650 .34i71 1 ,n'Ir . Morel 20r, 3 (., 1 io www,g I abaltoI oca I.o rg/fi n 83 Below are our other suggested language recommendations (highlighted in red): PURPOSE - Page 29 - bullet 6 Improve the opportunities for education, skills training and job acquisition for Tukwila residents PURPOSE - Page 30 - bullet 2 under activities Emphasize business incubation and development to encourage growth of local businesses. POLICIES -- Page 33 -- 2.1.2 Strengthen Tukwila's engagement and partnership with other jurisdictions, educational institutions, agencies, economic development organizations, and local business associations to encourage business creation, retention, and growth and implement interlocai and regional strategies. POLICIES -- Page 33 - 2.1.3 Expand access to quality healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate food and groceries representative of Tukwila's diverse population. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES - Page 34 - bullet 11 Partner with - - a broad range of non- profits, businesses, and public sector agencies to develop a facility for food - related workforce development and entrepreneurship training. On behalf of the Network's steering committee, thank you for consideration of the recommendations outlined above. Please contact our project coordinators Kara Martin (kara ri urbanfoodlink.com; 206-850 - 2877) and Tammy Morales (tammy urbanfoodlink.corn; 206 -396 -1276) of Urban Food Link if you have any questions or would like to discuss further. Thank you, Kara Martin 71AL Tammy Morales Principal I Director of Policy and Planning Principal 1 Strategic Director for Food Systems Prosperity Page 2 of 2 84 July 24, 2014 FORT &RRA CREATING GREAT COMMUNITIES Ci21116 and CONSERVING GREAT LANDS oLa DaLi. LOCAL Dear Tukwila Planning Commission and City of Tukwila Planning Staff, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Tukwila's 2015 Comprehensive Plan updates regarding the Economic Development chapter. We are impressed with the work that the City has already completed and based on our recent experience working in Tukwila with its diverse communities we would like to offer a few recommendations to further emphasize diversity, community engagement and health. We believe these recommendations support the City's goal of creating a Diverse and Regionally Competitive Economy as well as cultivating the success of the City's small businesses, including those owned by refugees, immigrants and non- native English speakers. Supporting economic development is a central to Global to Local's strategy, and enhancing opportunities for all types of business owners and entrepreneurs is a key component in Forterra's mission and the Cascade Agenda. Forterra and Global to Local have enjoyed working with the City on two recent projects that engaged Tukwila's diverse community to inform the comprehensive plan updates: a Community Connectors survey with Latino, Burmese, Somali and Eritrean (Arabic- and Amharic- speaking) residents, and the March 6th "Community Conversation" with over 130 residents in eight languages. Economic development opportunities, specifically along Tukwila International Boulevard, were discussed in many of the outreach conversations as well as at the event. We reviewed the draft "Economic Development" element and are glad to see updates that reflect the community conversations and the engagement process, such as developing policies and plans with input from the community (Issues, Page 32, Bullet 7), expanding access to quality food (Policies, Page 33, 2.1.3) and increasing communication between the City of Tukwila and businesses (Implementation Strategies, Page 35, Bullet 3). Based on what we heard from the community as well as our experience with the Community Connectors engagement program, we offer three types of language recommendations: 1. Acknowledging the rich diversity in Tukwila residents and businesses in current bullets and policies (E.g. PURPOSE, Page 29, Bullet 3), as well as adding additional bullets (E.g. PURPOSE - Page 30) to ensure there is specific support for traditionally under - represented communities. 2. Including community engagement as an important aspect of policy or program development, where appropriate (E.g. ISSUES, Page 32, Bullet 4). Highlighting the need for healthy food or health- oriented practices as an important component in economic development (E.g. GOALS AND POLICIES, Page 33, Policy 2.1.3). You will find a full list of recommended language attached to this letter. We would be more than happy to share further reflections about the documents or to discuss how best to engage our communities in the update. Again, thanks for your time and outreach. Sincerely, Skye S ell Alma Villegas v Community Projects Director Director of Community Programs Forterra Global to Local 85 CITY OF TUKWiLA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 24, 2014 Recommended Economic Development Language: PURPOSE - Page 29, Bullet 3 • "Helping coordinate public and private sector efforts to enhance the employability and job progression of the [diverse] residential population" PURPOSE - Page 29, Bullet 3 and 7 - The Economic Development Element presents • "improve [and prioritize) the opportunities for education and job acquisition for Tukwila ['s diverse] residents" • "Encourage entrepreneurs and small businesses [that are representative of the City's diverse population]" PURPOSE - Page 30 - The following are activities that the City emphasis Add Bullets: • [Support the development of current and new minority owned and run businesses] • [Prioritize the development of businesses that are representative of Tukwila's diverse population] • [Expand efforts to engage with and understand the economic development needs and priorities of traditionally under-represented groups in the Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood via models such as the Community Connectors Program] ISSUES - Page 32, Bullets 1, 4, 7 and 9 • "Explore possible City actions to increase the median income of Tukwila's residents, including support for entrepreneurship, small business startups, and vocational training [, particularly among low - income and limited English proficiency communities)" • " [Engage communities living in the Tukwila international Boulevard neighborhood to support enhancements) cnh3ace� ` of commercial and residential areas [, with an emphasis on community driven solutions that support and benefit existing residents and businesses] i the T' kwda • "Develop policies, programs, projects and plans that include input from diverse groups within the residential and business community [, using engagement models such as the Community Connectors Program]" • "Enhance regional recognition of Tukwila as an economic hub, promoting [the success and diversity of] its businesses and focusing on its positive business climate" 86 GOALS AND POLICIES - Community Well- Being - Page 33, Policy 2.1.3 • "2.1.3 Expand access to ettfratity [healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate] foods and groceries [representative of Tukwila's diverse population] for- -Eikwr Fesi4 r#?' AND POLICIES - Implementation Strategies — Page 35, Bullet 2, 3 and 4 ncourage businesses to incorporate environmental and social responsibility [as well as health- oriented, quitable ,practices] into their practices" "Increase communication between the City of Tukwila and Tukwila businesses [using communication models such as the Community Connectors Program]'" • "Support [culturally appropriate] business skills training for entrepreneurs and small businesses through partnerships with universities, colleges, community colleges [, community -based organizations] and other third parties" 87 00 C) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND MEMO COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT BACKGROUND MEMO 2015 GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT UPDATE to the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1. Introduction The City of Tukwila is committed to the economic well -being of its residents, property owners, and businesses because an adequate tax base is necessary to help achieve the City's vision for the future. Cities in Washington State have a limited authority in encouraging economic development. The most obvious role is for the City is to provide adequate services and infrastructure to complement the retail, manufacturing uses, offices, and residences that are located in the City. The City's plans, programs, policies, taxes, and service levels can encourage economic activity. Historically, the City of Tukwila has had a diverse and growing economic base primarily because of: 1. Its location; 2. Commercial and industrial properties located on level land; 3. Access to regional and global transportation network; 4. lack of a Business and Occupancy Tax; and 5. Small responsive government. Tukwila has a major concentration of retail and services businesses. In the past, Tukwila also had a large concentration of manufacturing in the City; however, manufacturing in the City is declining. Tukwila's proximity to Sea -Tac Airport allows it to have a strong and growing lodging industry. Tukwila has a significant job and retail base, much larger than the City's nighttime population. Tukwila's economic well -being is also facing some challenges. Tukwila's median income is lower than the median for King County and Tukwila residents' median incomes are not keeping pace with inflation. While King County as a whole is well educated, Tukwila's residents have a level of income below the average education attainment for the County. This puts Tukwila residents at a disadvantage for attaining higher paying jobs. The City has also seen a gradual loss in sales tax market share to surrounding cities. In 2012, Tukwila created a Strategic Plan and one of the five goals and objectives was "A Diverse and Regionally Competitive Economy." The City's economic development efforts will continue to be multi - pronged, addressing three aspects of the City's economy: Economic Development Background Memo 91 1. Protecting the City's role as a strong regional retail center and preparing for the retail market of the future. 2. Supporting the retention and expansion of the City's commercial and industrial businesses. 3. Cultivating the success of the City's entrepreneurs and small businesses, including businesses owned by refugees, immigrants, and non - native English speakers. 1!. Demographic Overview A. Current Population Total Population (including annexations) of Select South King County Cities. 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Kent 50.052 31,881 47,660 37,960 27,110 • 4 25Q% 17,181 19,050 11,874 Burien SeaTac 1990 2000 2011 Source: City or Tukwila's Strategic Plan. Note: the cities of SeaTac and Burien became cities in the mid -1990s so population data for 1990 is unavailable. As indicated in the chart above, Tukwila has experienced a very low growth rate. The chart below shows the annual growth rate of select south King County cities and the County as a whole. 2 Economic Development Background Memo 92 4.5% 4.0% 3.5% 3.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% 3.7% 3.6% 3.1% 0.9% 0.6% 0.8% Burien Kent Renton Tukwila SeaTac King County Source: Ciry of Tukwila's Strategic Plan. Tukwila's annual growth rate is slightly higher than the County's annual growth rate, but is significantly lower than most of the adjacent cities. While Tukwila's population increased nearly 60% from 1990 to 2011, the populations of Kent and Renton were up 210% and 120% respectively. Both Kent and Renton completed major annexations during this time, but those annexations do not account for the majority of the growth. B. Davtime Growth For every one person that lives in Tukwila, seven to eight people visit the City every day to work or shop. Tukwila's daytime population is estimated to be between 150,000 to 170,000 persons, including approximately 16 million shoppers a year to Westfield 5outhcenter, the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, 3 Economic Development Background Memo 93 C. Housing Tukwi 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 096 and King County Rental - Occupied Housing Unit, 1990 -2010 Source' City or Tukwila's Strategic Plan. 61% 56% 57 %ul.sviia 419E 40% 479 King County 1990 2000 2010 The percentage of Tukwila's residents who choose to rent is higher than the rate in the County and other south King County cities. Nationwide more Americans are choosing to rent homes than buy'. Tukwila's population is still very mobile, with nearly 24% of households relocating within one year. Compared to South King County overall, Tukwila housing is relatively affordable, particularly for purchasing a home. However, renting is far more affordable across income categories rather than purchasing a home. Just under half of Tukwila homes are affordable to purchase for residents earning at least the median income, while less than a quarter of homes are affordable for residents earning less than 80% of the median household income. Nearly all of Tukwila rental units are affordable for residents earning at least the median household income, while 63.2% of rental units are affordable for residents earning under 80% of the median household income. 111. Land Value Tukwila's land values continue to increase, with land near major transportation corridors having the highest values. Tukwila's commercial and values are comparable with other south King County areas. Tukwila's land prices continue to be lower than most areas of Seattle and Bellevue. The total King County assessed value for the City in 2012 . was $4.6 billion, up nearly 40% since 2003, when the total King County assessed value was $3.3 billion. This increase likely reflects major new projects in the City such as the Westfield Southcenter Mall Expansion and Southcenter Square development. ' http: / /www.marketwatch.com/ story /more - people- choosing -to -rent- not -buy- their- home - 2011 -02 -08 4 Economic Development Background Memo 94 Land Value per Square Foot 2006 and 2011) 2006 Source: Gr of Tukwila's Strategic Plan. IV. Employment 2011 One area of continued concern is that total employment in the City has continued to fall for over ten years. Tukwila's job decline actually began before the Great Recession and the rate of decline increased with the onset of the recession in 2008. People from throughout the region come to Tukwila to work. A significantly larger number of people work in Tukwila than actually live in the City. In 2010, Tukwila had 43,126 jobs; however, the City only had 7,989 housing units. Tukwila's 5.40 job to housing ratio in much higher than the County average and that of other south King County cities. Employees who work in Tukwila live throughout the central Puget Sound region, with south and west Seattle, Renton, and Kent having the highest concentrations of Tukwila employees. Residents of Tukwila work primarily in Tukwila and surrounding cities or in downtown Seattle and Bellevue. Tukwila's residents continue to make less than the County average and median income as fallen, when adjusted for inflation. The median household income in the City in 2010 was $44,271 and is below King County's median income of $66,174. Adjusting for inflation, Tukwila's median income fell between 2000 and 2010. Tukwila's 2000 adjusted median income )in 2010 dollars) was $53,127. Thus, real median income in the City fell 16.67 percent from 2000 to 2010. 5 Economic Development Background Memo 95 Where People Who Work in Tukwila Live Where People Who Live in Tukwila Work e,raI r +iii+r Source: City of Tukwila's Strategic Plan. Employment within the City is distributed among a number of different sectors. In 2010, the service industry accounted for the largest sector, followed by manufacturing; retail and warehousing, transportation, and utilities. One noticeable trend that has been occurring over the last 15 years is the decline of manufacturing jobs in the City. In 1991, 56 percent of all jobs in the City were related to manufacturing. In 2002, the number of jobs in manufacturing dropped to 28 percent. Manufacturing continues to decrease in the City. This trend likely reflects the diminished presence of jobs with Boeing and other manufacturing firms in the City industrial areas. Manufacturing jobs tend to pay higher than jobs in the service and retail sectors. Employment in the City is largely clustered in the Southcenter area of the City and the North Tukwila Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC). Major Employment Districts of the City District Acreage %of Total City Area Total # of Businesses Total Number of Jobs of jobs in the City, Jobs Per Acre. Job Losses and Gains between 2000 and 201.0 Southcenter 847 acres 13.9% 771 17,399 40% 2034 -2,548 Area North 961 acres 15.8% 147 13,499 31% 14.04 93 Tukwila MIC 6 96 1013 Editian. Economic Development Background Memo The City has the capacity to accommodate an additional 38,620013s in the City. Nearly 60 percent of these jobs will be located in Tukwila South, which was just annexed into the City in 201D7. After Tukwila South, North Tukwila MIC and the Southcenter area have the highest capacity to accommodate future job growth'. The City has sufficient capacity to accommodate its share of regional job targets. V. Retail Sector Tukwila has been the center of commerce and trade for over a hundred years. In 1967, with the opening of Southcenter mall, the City became a dominant retail center right on the edge of the City of Seattle. As shown in the map below, the Southcenter area of the City is one of the largest clusters of retail space in south King County. In the City as a whole, there is over 4.85 million square feet of retail space in the City. Despite major new developments, such as Westfield Southcenter Mall Expansion and 5outhcenter Square Development, the City has been losing market share in total taxable retail sales, when adjusted for inflation. In 1994, the City of Tukwila generated just over $1.5 billion (adjusted to 2010 dollars) in taxable retail sales. Prior to the Great Recession the City's total taxable retail sates had declined below $1.5 billion despite the fact that many of the City's competitors (Lynnwood, Renton and Issaquah) saw a significant increase in total taxable retail sales. By 2010, taxable retail sales were down $300 million when compared to adjusted 1994 taxable sales. The loss of market share is also compounded by the fact that the area's population has consistently risen every year. Not only is the City losing market share in taxable retail sales, but the City is also not capturing new sales. City of Tukwila's 2006 Buildable Lands Report, updated in 2014. These numbers show capacity only and do not reflect actual projected growth. 7 Economic Development Background Memo 97 Retail Square Footage in south King County, 2009 • g„;.: • • -4'. eIlevu 47,0 1E4 I?' sr) Federat way TL tLr Retail Square Feet • Up to 10,000 • 10001 - 25.000 • 25,001 - 50000 • 50,001 - 150,000 • 150,001 Market Pop: Electronio.VAppllantes Market Pop: AppaieliAccessones 8 Economic Development Background Memo 98 VI. Office and Industrial Sectors Office Souare Footage in south King County Office Square Feet Up to 25,000 • 25.001 • 50,000 • 50.001 • 100A00 • 100.001 • 500.000 500,00I + Tukwila has not had an active office market in several years, but it has shown some improvement as vacancies have decreased over the last few years. In 2004, Tukwila had 600,000 square feet of vacant 9 Economic Development Background Memo 99 office space. By 2012, the number had been reduced to just over 300,000 square feet. Office space within Tukwila is concentrated in the north end of the City. Expanded office presence may occur in the south part of the City as the Tukwila South project moves forward and as the Southcenter Plan begins to be implemented. Overall, there is a large amount of office space of all classes in south King County. Much of it is located in Renton and the Kent Valley. 10 Economic Development Background Memo 100 Industrial and Warehouse Square Footage in South King County, 2009 Building Square Fest Ur 5, 25,000 225,001 • 100.000 100.001 - 350,000 350.001 - 750.000 750,001 • Building Type • I+dtdstrial • Wa etiouse • • ,„,:a earfesYr. • >v i X • • h • + • M • i : % •o .• ?ti' e +. + t < • • • 3 •••t • • •'. B5Plcvtir • F • • • • • 3. • C.',) • • • • • ; • • Tukwila, and the rest of the Duwamish and Kent Valleys, is a center for industrial and warehouse uses within the Puget Sound region. Industrial buildings within Tukwila are larger and clustered in the north end of the City, by Boeing Field, rather than in the Duwamish Valley. Warehouse uses are more concentrated in the southern portion of the City. 11 Economic Development Background Memo 101 V11. City Revenue The City of Tukwila relies on various source of revenue to fund services and capital expenditures in the City. Included as an attachment to this report are several pages from the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that provides various financial information for the City. Overall, the City's total revenue has remained nearly consistent over the last nine years just over $51 million. The best year during this period was 2011 when the City's collected just over $68 million in total revenue. The worst year was 2008 when the City collected just over $49 million in revenue. The decrease in 2008 can likely be attributed to the Great Recession and pullback in consumer spending. General Governmental Tax Revenues by Source!! 2003 -2012 Fiscal Year Property Sales & Use Utility Excise Business Other Totar Taxes 2003 $ 9,854,007 $16,171,756 $ 1,591,922 53,500,318 $ 431,188 $ 437,031 531,986,222 2004 $10,493,728 516,293,960 $ 2,309,787 54,068,110 $ 530,725 $ 451,863 534,148,173 2005 510,627,410 516,887,845 $ 2,646,356 $3,222,936 5 408,798 $ 831,530 534,624,875 2006 511,018,846 517,591,260 $ 2,930,332 $4,938,515 $ 402,784 $ 920,077 537,801,814 2007 511,177,532 519,355,867 $ 3,666,079 54,124,168 $ 405,973 $ 931,173 539,660,792 2008 511,245,973 $17,709,319 $ 3,934,210 53,003,438 5 475,500 51,089,344 $37,457,784 2009 $12,190,219 514,585,015 $ 6,172,569 52,824,407 $ 738,341 5 656,730 537,167,281 2010 513,188,942 514,251,312 $ 6,134,494 $2,488,357 $ 727,151 $ 301,867 $37,092,123 2011 513,427,139 516,113,584 $ 5,424,643 51,780,294 $ 667,064 5 622,955 538,035,679 2012 514,072,015 515,441,683 $ 4,001,385 53,201,098 52,497,6065 $2,288,822 $41,502,609 % Change From Start Year to End Year 42.8% -4.5% 151A% -8.5% 479.2% 423.7% 29.8% I The table above shows the City's revenue by source and year. As was discussed earlier, the taxable retail sales in the City have been in decline. This decline can also been seen in the 4.5% reduction in sales tax collected in 2012 versus 2003. The City's sales tax rate of .84% has remained constant since 2003. Sales tax still makes up a large portion of the City's total revenue; however, its total share has been . decreasing due to loss in taxable sales market share and increase in revenue generated by other sources. Note: The table only shows "tax revenue" and does not show 4ther sources of revenues, such as intergovernmental transfers. This is why the "tax revenue" amount is lower than the "total revenue" amount shown on this same pane. 5 The increase in revenue collected represents the City's enactment of the RGRL. 12 Economic Development Background Memo 102 Sales Tax Collected by Industry, 2012 Major Industry Amount Collected Percentage Retail Trade - Clothing and Accessories $ 2,082,930 13.85% Retail Trade -GM $ 2,000,865 13.30% Retail Trade - Miscellaneous $ 1,703,741 11.33% Retail Trade - Furniture /Home Furnishings $ 1,537,143 10.22% Retail Trade- Resturants $ 1,472,343 9.79% Wholesale - Durable /Non - durable goods $ 1,077,613 7.16% Construction and Contractin: $ 961,125 6.39% Service Industries - Business $ 928,610 6.17% Retail Trade - Automotive /Gas $ 690,076 4.59% Retail Trade- Building Materials $ 516,861 3.44% Service Industries -Hotel _ $ 487,977 3.24% Transportation, Communications and Utilities $ 432,608 2.88% Manufacturing _ $ 390,252 2.59% Other $ 381,693 2.54% Service Industries -Other $ 234,870 1.56% Finance, Insurance and Real Estate $ 143,792 0.96% Total Retail Sales Tax Collected $ 15,042,499 The table above shows sales tax collected by major industry type. Retail Trade industry generates the most taxable retail sales of any industry in the City. A year by year breakdown since 2003 is provided in in the CAFR pages provided. Property taxes collected in the City continue to rise. Boeing and Westfield Southcenter pay the most in property taxes per year. Complete property tax information in the CAFR pages provided. 13 Economic Development Background Memo 103 VIII. 5. W.O. T Analysis A SWOT Analysis is fairly common practice in the private sector in examining the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to a business, product line, or strategic plan. Economic Development staff, working with the City's business community, put together the following SWOT table as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. It is important to note that these strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, are perceived and, at this time, are not supported by specific analysis. Perception of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats can influence decisions as much as actual issues. It is also important to note that an issue ran be considered is several categories. For example, Tukwila Pond is listed as a strength, weakness, and opportunity. Strengths: Weaknesses: 1. Fabulous Location (access to freeways) 2. Proximity to SeaTac Airport. 3. Tax and Regulatory Structure 4. Seattle Sounders and Starfire Sports 5. Westfield Southcenter Mall, largest mall in the Pacific NW. 6. Tukwila South 7. Best destination for large furniture stores (big draw) 8. Tukwila Pond could be strength 9. Transit Stations 10. Accessibly to City Staff and Elected Officials Opportunities: 1. Seattle Sounders and Starfire Sports. 2. Tukwila Pond 3. Community Colleges 4. Boeing 5. Washington Youth Soccer 6. Grow the Tukwila name 7. Trails along Green River —bike pedestrian bridge 8. Take advantage of the River as an amenity 9, Partner with adjacent cities (we need to work together versus compete) 10. Clustering of businesses 1, Crime and the perception of crime. 2. Visual appearance of the City. 3. Superblocks in the City's Southcenter Area 4. Tukwila Pond 5. Lack of Chamber Signage 6. Lack of rooftop area 7. Evening population, lack of a nightlife Threats: 1. Traffic Congestion n-- nip :'.Insurance costs associated with flood insurance 4-3.Lack of productivity 4,4,IMinimum wage increase 6:5.Connective notion of surrounding cities 11 Economic Development Background Memo 104 Comment [SM1]: fuly 23, 201,P PC Recommend that this be removed; however, this was provided during the Business Vitality Meeting. Comment [BM2]: July 23, 2014: July 23, 2014: . PC Recommend that this be removed; however, this was provided during the Business Vitality Meeting. IX. Economic Development Activities Policy 2.1.3 of the City's Comprehensive Plan states the City "[should] identify a single contact point and information source for the business community." In 2004, the City hired its first staff person to focus solely on economic development activities and to serve as a contact person for businesses. In 2014, the Mayor, with support of the City Council, reorganized staff in the Mayor's Office and transferred a Senior Planner from the Department of Community Development to provide more resources for economic development activities. The coming years will be very exciting time for the Economic Development Work Group as it gets fully established and organized. The following outlines some of the economic development activates that are currently taking place or that will be occurring in the near future. A. Soundside Alliance The City of Tukwila is a member of the Soundside Alliance group, which includes the cities of SeaTac, Burien, Normandy Park and Des Moines. Additionally, Highline College, the Southwest Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Seattle are also members. The Alliance focuses on marketing and economic development activities for the southwest area of King County. The Alliance current major project is completing a Workforce Study. B. Tukwila Tourism Promotion Area Earlier this year, Economic Development staff negotiated an interlocal agreement with the cities of SeaTac and Des Moines to form a Tourism Promotion Area among the three cities. The TPA will be funded by a per night room fee in certain hotels and motels. Funds generated will be used to support additional tourism marketing efforts. The funds will be administered by a Public Development Authority set up by the City of SeaTac. C. Seattle 5outhside Visitor Service Economic Development currently oversees the Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS ). 55VS, using lodging tax funds, conducts various activities to increase tourism activities in the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines. Earlier this year a visitor center opened in the Westfield Southcenter Mall. Other activities include operating a shuttle connecting SeaTac hotels /motels to Tukwila's Urban Center. Most of 55V5 activities will be merged with the TPA discussed above. D. Tukwila Village The development of the Tukwila Village site has been led by Economic Development. A ground breaking for the project is scheduled for August 1, 2014. E. Small Business Development The City of Tukwila, along with other Soundside Alliance cities, supports the Small Business Development Center (56DC} at Highline College. SBDC provides support and guidance for individuals wishing to start a business as well as support for existing small businesses. F. Southcenter Marketing Partnership As was discussed above, over the last 15 years the City has seen a decline in market share for taxable retail sales. To combat the loss in market share, the Economic Development group will be launching the 5outhcenter Marketing Partnership whose purpose is to market the 5outhcenter area 15 Economic Development Background Memo 105 as a whole. Many of the City's competitors, such as Downtown Seattle and Downtown Bellevue already have similar programs. G. Workforce Development Economic Development has started to work with regional partners to improve the "employability" of Tukwila residents. H. Chamber of Commences Th_ e -City works with local chambers of commerce on various issues regarding business outreach business development and business retention. G. Education The City works with several groups, including the_Tukwila School District on ways to improve the educational opportunities in the City,1 16 Economic Development Background Memo 106 Comment [BM3]: Juiv 23, 2014: Added to reflect comrnentsfrom the Planning Commission CITY OF TUKWILA; 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON SCHEDULE 5 GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL TAX REVENUES BY SOURCE LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Fiscal Year Property Sales & Use U5Iityt�� Excise 'Business °theme} Total Taxes 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 5 9,854,007 10,493,728 10,627,410 11,018,846 11,177,532 11,245,973 12,190,219 13,188,942 13,427,139 14,072,015 $ 16,171,756 16,293,960 16,687,845 17,591, 260 19,355,867 17,709,319 14,585,015 14,251,312 16,113,584 15,441,683 5 1,591,922 2,309,787 2,646,356 2,930,332 3,665,079 3,934,210 6,172,569 6,134,494 5,424,643 4,001,385 5 3,500,318 4,068,110 3,222,936 4,938,515 4,124,168 3,003,438 2,824,407 2,488,357 1,789,294 3,201,098 $ 431,188 530,725 408,798 402,784 405,973 475,500 738,341 727,151 667,064 2,497,606 5 437,031 451,863 831,530 920,077 931,173 1,089,344 656,730 301,867 622,955 2,288, 822 5 31,986,222 34,148,173 34,624,875 37,801,814 39,660, 792 37,457,785 37,167,281 37,092,122 38,035,681 41,502,608 change 2002 -2011 42.8% -4.5% 73.2% -8.5% 479.2% 423.7% Notes: IN Utility taxes enacted beginning in 2003 for electric, natural gas, cable and telephone utilities are assessed at rates of 6.0%. A utility tax was added in 2009 for solid xaaste and recycling assessed at a 80% rate. A utility fax rate of 10.0% was added in 2010 on the City's water, sewer, and stormwater utilities. ml "Other Taxes" include a hotel /motel tax, penalties and interest on delinquent taxes and other miscellaneous tax revenues, Source: Tukwila Finance Department 29.8 %; $ 5 0, 000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 Tax Revenue by Source 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 201.2 O Other O Business Tax 0 Excise Tax ❑ Utilty Tax O Sales & Use Tax O Property Tax 144 108 CITY OF TUKWILA: 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON SCHEDULE 6 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Collected Within the Fiscal Year of the Levy Thief Collections to Date Taxes Levied for Co,lections in Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Amount % of Levy Subsequent Years Amount % of Levy 2003 $ 10,136,315 $ 9,924,909 97.91% 5 210,119 5 10,135,028 99.99% 2004 10,489,114 10,345,276 98.63% 143,328 10,488,604 100.40% 2005 10,731,724 10.593,.753 98.71% 137,447 10,731,200 100.00% 2006 10,973,030 10,844,728 98.83% 124,953 10,969,681 99.97% 2007 11,177,532 10,994,127 98.36% 181,457 11,175,584 99.98% 2008 11,411,293 11,194,247 98.10% 213,805 11,408,051 99.97% 2009 12,283,193 12,017,213 97.83% 255,352 12,272,564 99.91% 2010 13,234,489 13,152,036 99.38% 38,253 13,194,289 99.67% 2011 13,385.080 13,225,338 98.81 16 91,997 13,317,336 99.49% 2012 13,705,220 13,521,621 98,66% - 13,521,621 98.66% Source: King County Office of Finance 109 Total Assessed Total Direct Fiscal Year Real Property' Personal Public Utilities Value Tax Rate CITY OF TUKWLA: 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION CITY DFTUKVJULA. WASHINGTON SCHEDULE 7 ASSESSED AND ESTIMATED ACTUAL VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS 2003 $ 2.832,422.720 $ 471,448.140 $ 00,219,849 $ 3.384.090J08 $ 31075* 2004 2'e16.855.1e0 447.099,099 77.169.23e 3.4*1.123,525 311712 2005 3.091,233,27e 457.546,448 61J79,040 3,610,558.767 3.03706 2006 3.389.709.737 482.100.071 e6.123.70* 3,947.933.512 2.84033 2007 3.8e3,680.77* 50e.151.920 87.410.974 4.*50.243.674 2.e6911 2008 4,470,042.539 595.268.205 110.399.231 5.175,709.975 2.37324 2009 4.122,961.628 746.718.751 112.779.972 4.e82,452.351 2.66345 2010 3.950.829.851 717J95,417 119.827.058 4.788,452'326 2.82556 2011 3.833^295.985 712,607.65e 12eJ26.102 4.675^529.743 2.e540e 2012 3.778^571709 735,480,615 134.138,983 4'6*9'191.308 2y8778 Note. 'Real, personal, and state public service property have been assessed at 100% of the estimated value. Source: King County Department of Assessrrents 56,000.000.000 $5.000,000,000 $4'000,000,000 $3'000,000.000 s2.000'000'0e0 $z.onn'noo'oon 5- Assessed Value By Type 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2022 u Public Utilities o Personal Property o Real Property 146 110 �7!- @0 �� ----��_ ■ 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2022 u Public Utilities o Personal Property o Real Property 146 110 CITY OF TUKWILA: 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON SCHEDULE 8 PROPERTY TAX RATES - DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTS (PER 51,000 OF ASSESSED VALUATION) LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS CITY OF TIJKWIL4 Enxrgency Tulnvila. General Special Krug Pori of Medical School Dist Flood liospttal Fiscal Year Levy Levy Total :WA Stale Counly01 Seattle Service #406 Control District #1 Total 2003 53.10754 $ - 53.10754 $2.75678 $ 1,96799 50.25402 $ 0.23717 $ 5.05257 $ 0.04659 5 0.09200 513.51486 2004 3.11712 - 3.11712 2.68951 1.91484 0.25321 0.23182 5.04535 0.04658 0.09039 13.38882 2005 2.03706 3.03706 2.49787 1.66293 0.23330 0.21982 5.01837 0.04482 0.59000 13.50217 2006 2.84033 2.84033 2.32535 1.75139 0.23156 0.20621 4.78874 0.04212 0.55652 12.74224 2007 2.56911 2.56911 2,13233 1.65106 0.22359 0.30000 4.73164 0.10000 0.50854 12.22627 2008 2.37324 - 2.37324 1.96268 1.51508 0.19700 0.27404 4,12360 0.09123 0.47141 11.00828 2009 2.66345 - 2.66345 2.22253 1.74587 0.21597 0.30000 3.69183 0.10514 0.53290 11.67769 2010 2.82566 - 2.82566 2.27990 1.90797 0.22366 0.30000 5.03380 0.10976 0.55753 13.23828 2011 2.95408 - 2.95408 2.42266 1,98560 0.22982 0.30000 5.44659 0.11616 0.50372 13.95883 2012 2.98776 - 2.98778 2.56720 2.11172 0.23324 0.30000 5.69832 0.13210 0.50000 14,53036 Note: rmr Includes ling County Library District tax and Ferry Source: King County Department of Assessrrrenls $3.50000 $3.00000 $2.50000 $2.00000 $1.50000 $1.00000 $0.50000 Direct Property Tax Rates 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 147 111 CITY OF TUKWILA' 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON SCHEDULE 9 PRINCIPAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO Type of Business 2012 Assessed, Valuation Percent of 2012 Total Assessed Value" t 2003 Assessed Valuation Percent of 2002 Total Assessed Valuet'i Boeing Company WEA Southcenter LLC La Pter4a LPiSegale Properties K[R Tukw lla 050 LLC/K0VC0 E Property Tax Dept Walton CVWVA Eproperty Tax Incorporated (McElroy) Boeing Employees Credit Union Sea -Tuk Warehouse LLC Wg Properties LLC (AC Penney) Anne Arundel Apartments LLC Jorgensen Forge Corporation Federated Department Stores (Marys) Puget Sound Energy/Gas - peclric. Sauthcenter Corporate Square BRCPRiverview Plaza LLC Koar - Seatac Partners LP (Embassy Suites) Merrill Creek Holding LLC (Kenw art h Motors) CHA Southcenter LLC (Doubtetree Inn) Harnish Group Incorporated Lawe's HW Incorporated Sterrng Realty Organization Fbll investment Company Owest Corporation (US West Communications) AMB institutional Alliance Group Health Cooperative Heilman Calwest Industrial TOTALS Airplane company Deperirrent Stores Commercial Properties Con nercla( Properties Commercial Properties reveslnenl Property Credit Lin Food Distribution Department Stores Aparlrrenls Steel Manufacturer Department Stores Electric /Gas Utility Hair Loss Center Commercial E5operties Lodging Truck Manufacturer Lodging Truck Equfprreni Hone Improvement Commercial Properties Conmsrclal Properties Telephone Utility DO a r i crciat Properties Healthcare Adrriin Corrn rctal Properties Property Management 490,724,957 295,766,166 161,151,755 81,486,500 66,723,700 58,562,300 41,292,565 34,167,200 32,877,852 30,034,300 29,667,335 29,561,600 26,771,162 26,070,700 25,353,700 22,718,522 20,112,600 17,277,300 17,150, 770 16,521,414 14,292,600 7,445,700 5,170,472 10,56% 8.36% a47% 1.75% 1.44% 1.25% 0.89% 0.73 °% 0.71% 0.65% 0.64 °% 0.64% 0.58% 0.56% 0.55% 0.49°% 0.43% 0.37°% 0.37% 0.36% 0.31% 0.16 °% 0.11% 0.00% 0.00°% 0.00% 0.00% 5 434,871,892 132,657,647 67,619,800 19,438,500 58,058,588 18.332,500 10,694,100 9,367,255 33,666,500 21, 770, 807 16,821,766 15,029,000 16,754,400 10,135,918 15,273,613 6,007,100 19,556,132 73,517,700 30,012,408 43,561,900 42,612,000 12.9% 3.9% 2,0% 0.8% 1.7% 0.5% 0.3% 0.3% 1.0% 0.6% 0.5% 0.4% 0.5% 0.3% 0.5% 0.2% 0.5% 2.2% 1.0% 1.4% 1.4°% ,550, 901,170 33.3658 $ 1,095,769,626 32.8% Notes. r4 In 2012 the total assessed properly value In the City of Tukwila was 54,649,191,308. m to 2003 the total assessed property value to the City of Tukrsila was $3,384,090,700 Source; King County Department of Assessments 148 112 CITY OF TUKWWILA: 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION 149 113 CITY OF TUKWILA: 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON SCHEDULE 10 RETAIL SALES TAX COLLECTIONS BY SECTOR LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS page 1 of 2 Major Industry Sector 2003 2004 2005w Construction and Contracting $ 1,119,595 $ 958,758 5 676,427 Finance, insurance & Real Estate 54,992 82,794 102,130 Manufacturing 520,474 446,965 503,778 Transportation, Communications & Utilities 377,596 387,148 384,703 Wholesale - DurablefNon- durable Goods 1,761,749 1,862,528 2,337,018 Retail Trade - General Merchandise 2,545,631 2,574,671 2,563,103 Retail Trade - Furniture /Home Furnishings 2,304,037 2,405,967 2,342,553 Retail Trade - A15scellaneous 1,723,147 1,735,045 1,497,474 Retail Trade - Clothing & Accessories 1,197,591 1,247,109 1,636,183 Retail Trade - Restaurants 933,886 1,031,625 1,072,275 Retail Trade - AutomotivefGas 847,864 982,413 980,006 Retail Trade - Building Materials 763,013 850,109 815,379 Service industries - Business 530,833 488,857 979,752 Service industries - Hotels 361,789 355,514 406,547 Service Industries - Other 507,935 486,215 278,041 All Other Categories 292,827 288,169 188,540 Total Retail Sales Tax Collections $ 15,842,959 $ 16,183,887 $ 16,763,909 Notes: fat Effective March 2005, the Department of Revenue changed reporting retail sales industries from using the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code to use of the North American Industry Classification System (NA /CS). Retail sales tax collections prior to the time of this change have not been adjusted By State law, the City of Tukwila is prohibited from reporting individual sales tax payers. Sources: Tukw ila Finance Department and Washington State Department of Revenue. 150 114 CITY OF TUKWILA: 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION page 2 of2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2910 :. 2011 2012 I $ 1,166,088 93,747 450,138 436,260 2,048,517 2,667,481 2,531,049 1,642,722 1,704,213 1,119,859 1,053,184 855,243 1,141,632 453,376 278,777 205,644 $ 2,018,058 121,879 590,455 483,419 2,457,437 2,571,601 2,399,347 1,766,853 1,838,646 1,158,424 1,026,778 777,870 1,198,690 531,836 294,869 179,421 $ 1,967,785 118,780 375,253 492,960 1,760,449 2,231,745 1,830,576 1,718,898 2,103,630 1,312,603 1,066,183 619,657 1,129,380 548,962 318,696 185,312 $ 869,640 119,121 246,429 440,206 1,436,045 2,072,356 1,304,234 1,473,496 2,017,904 1,292,252 748,482 589,341 868,260 453,657 283,319 208,467 $ 917,250 99,975 387,234 441,822 1,346,750 2,068,263 1,380,407 1,521,741 2,018,304 1,342,964 664,310 499,383 882,012 428,450 215,045 366,925 $ 1,390,952 115,123 232,737 405,197 1,119,527 2,003,947 1,771,083 1,625,452 2,037,554 1,337,067 670,806 487,620 932,422 459,606 202,217 553,493 $ 961,125 143,792 390,252 432,608 1,077,613 2,000,865 1,537,143 1,703,741 2,082,930 1,472,343 690,076 516,661 928,610 487,977 234,870 381,693 $ 17,847,930 $ 19,415,583 $ 17,780,879 $ 14,423,209 $ 4,580,835 15,345,801 $ 15,042,499 151 115 CITY OF TUKWILA: 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON SCHEDULE 11 SALES TAX RATE DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTS LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS 2003 :` 2004 2005 2006 2007=1 2008 t'i 2009 0} 2010 2011 2012 .; BASIC SALES TAX RATES City ofTulwas 0.84% 0,841 0.84% 0.64% 0.84°% 0.84°% 0.84°! 0:84% 0.84% 0.84% Washington Stale 630% 6.50°% 6.50% 6.5094 6.50! 6.50% 8.50% 6.50% 6.50% 6.50% King County 0.15% 0.15% 0.15% 0.15% 0,1596 0.25°% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% Regional Transit Authority 0.4094 0.40% 0.40% 0.4096 0.4056 0.40% 0.90% 0.00°6 0.90% 0.90% IJeiro 0.9046 0.80% 0,80°% 0.80°% 0.90°% 0.90°% 0.90°% 0.90% 0.90% 0,90% Criminal Justice 0.10% 0,10 % 0.1055 0.10% 0.10% 0.1014 0.10 % 0.10% 0.10% 0.10°6 Department of Revenue Administration Fee 0.01% 0,015S 0.01% 0,05% 0,0196 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01 Total Basic Corrtined Sales Tax Rate 8.80% 8.80,5 8.80:6 8.8094 8.90% 9.00% 9.50 %. 9.5096 9.50% 9.50 %; SPECIAL SALES TAX RATES Restaurants 01 Motor Vehicles jb1 0.5096 0.5056 0,50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.5050 0,5096 0.50% 0.5096 0.3056 0.30 96 0.3096 0.30% 0,3096 0.3056 0.3094 0.30% 0.30% 0.30% Notes: 0 King County Food & Beverage tax is in addition to the combined sales fax rate for restaurants, taverns and bars. The funds are used 10 finance the professional basebaN stadium in Seattle. ' NOTE: This fax expired on October 1, 2011 as faxes Imposed to pay the construction bonds for the Seattle baseball stadium expired. tat Effective July 1, 2003, all retail safes, teases and transfers of motor vehicles are subject to the additional sates lax of three- tenths of one percent (.003). The funds are used to finance Transportation Improvements, to Effective April 1, 2007, King County increased the local sales 8 use tax rale one -tenth clone percent (.001), The tax Kill be used for transportation purposes. 14 Effective April 1, 2008, Xing County increased the local safes 8 use tax rate onedenfh of one percent (.001). The tax still be used for chemical dependency or mental health treatment services. nl Effective April 1, 2009, the Regional Transit Authority Tax increased five- tenths of one percent (.005). The lax mill be used to expand and coordinate light -rail, commuler -rail, and express bus serfte, and improve access 10 transit facilities in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. Source: Washington State Department of Revenue Local Sales and Use Tax Rates. 116 152 CITY OF TUKWILA: 2012 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION 153 117