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TO: BARBARA BLAKE, CHAIR
CITIZENS FOR CONTROLLED TAXATION AND IMPROVED SERVICES
FROM: G. BRICE MARTIN, Executive Secretary
IN RE: RESOLUTION AND HEARING DECISION
FILE NO. 1523 - CITY OF SEA TAC - Incorporation
The Resolution and Hearing Decision of the Washington State Boundary Review
Board in and for King County on the above - referenced file is enclosed for filing
as prescribed by RCW 36.93.160(4).
In order for the proposed action to be finalized, it is now necessary that you
complete the other statutory requirements or procedures specified in your Notice
of Intention. Where required, you must file with King County a certified copy
of your final ordinance or resolution accomplishing this action, together with
a copy of this letter, with The Office of the Clerk of the Council, 402 King County
Courthouse, Seattle, Washington 98104, ATTN: Ms. Helene Mociulski.
If we have denied this proposal, you need do nothing further.
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Washington State Boundary Review Board
For King County
3600 136th S. E., Suite 122 Bellevue, WA 98006 Telephone (206) 296 -7096
December 8, 1988
XC: CLERK OF THE COUNCIL, ATTN: Helene Mociulski
COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN & RESOURCES COM.
ATTN: Holly Kean
K.C. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ATTN: Rex Knight
K.C. DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS, ATTN: Diane Murdock
BUILDING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION,
ATTN: Mr. James C. Tracy, Manager
K.C. DEPARTMENT OF RECORDS AND ELECTIONS
E 911 PROGRAM,
THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCILS, CITIES OF DES MOINES, KENT, NORMANDY PARK
SEATTLE, TUKWILA
THE HONORABLE BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS, K.C.F.P.D.s 2, 11, 24, 26
THE HONORABLE BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS, K.C.W.D.s 20, 49, 75, 125
THE HONORABLE BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS, VAL VUE S.D., S.W. SUBURBAN S.D.,
DES MOINES S.D., RAINIER VISTA S.D.
SUPERINTENDENTS, HIGHLINE, SO. CENTRAL, RENTON, KENT, FEDERAL WAY S.D.s
THE HONORABLE KING COUNTY COUNCIL
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE WASHINGTON STATE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD
FOR KING COUNTY
IN RE: CITY OF SEA -TAC - Proposed )
Incorporation, ALL IN
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON )
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FILE NO. 1523
FACTORS AFFECTING THIS PROPOSAL
RESOLUTION AND HEARING
DECISION
The Notice of Intention filed in Boundary Review Board File No. 1523 proposed
the incorporation of certain territory to be known as the City of Sea -Tac, King
County, Washington.
After notice duly given, a hearing was held November 15, 1988, before a quorum
of the Boundary Review Board at the Sea -Tac Red Lion Motor Inn located in the
Sea -Tac Community. Said hearing was continued November 17 and November 22
at that location, and on November 29th and December 8th in Hearing Room No.
1 of the offices of the Board in Bellevue, Washington.
The notice of intention for the incorporation was followed shortly by the filing
of three annexation proposals by the City of Tukwila, which annexations overlapped
substantially with the incorporation area. In accordance with RCW 36.93.115, the
Board determined to consider the annexations simultaneously with the incorporation.
By this procedure the Board was able to study the advantages and disadvantages
of the conflicting actions. It should be noted that also pending before the Board
is a proposed annexation to the City of Des Moines referred to as "Des Moines Creek
East ". The City and incorporation proponents have made a joint proposal to the
Boundary Review Board regarding the boundary of that annexation. The public hearing
on that action is expected to take place in 1989 at the request of the City of Des
Moines.
There is one exhibit file which is common to both Tukwila's annexations and
the Sea -Tac Incorporation proposal. Additionally, the record includes materials
in each of those four files, which material was received prior to the convening of
these public hearings.
On the basis of the testimony, evidence, and exhibits presented at said Hearing,
and the matters on file in said File No. 1523, 1537, 1538 and 1544, it is the decision
of the Board that the action proposed in said Notice of Intention for incorporation
be, and the same is, hereby approved as modified by the deletion of territory. A
map and legal description is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
They are entitled as follows:
Page Twelve: Map of Sea -Tac - Exhibit A
Pages Thirteen to Seventeen: Legal Description of Sea -Tac
being Exhibit B.1 to B.5
In reaching this decision the Board has considered the many factors prescribed
in RCW 36.93.170. The following have been selected for particular attention.
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Land Area
As proposed the incorporation area extended from South 125th and 128th Streets
on the north to South 216th Street and Highway 516 on the south. The western
boundaries consisted primarily of Des Moines Memorial Way South (Des Moines Way
South) and S.R. 509. The eastern boundary followed the City of Tukwila corporate
limits, the Green River, and the City of Kent corporate limits. That boundary
comprised approximately 8100 acres, or 12.7 square miles. The Board has made
several deletions to this area as follows: Thorndyke Annexation (469 acres); Riverton
Annexation (223 acres); Foster Annexation (196 Acres); Cascade View (420 acres);
Orillia area (320 acres); Des Moines (230 acres); and the SRO property (30 acres).
The three Tukwila annexations lie east of S.R.99 and north of South 160th Street.
Cascade View area lies east of Military Road, north of South 154th Street. The Orillia
deletion extends from Exit 152 on 1 -5 southerly along the east margin of 1 -5 to South
204th Street (extended), thence east along said extension to Orillia Road, thence
south along the west margin of Orillia Road to the Kent City limits. The Des Moines
deletion follows the north margin of South 208th Street easterly to 24th Ave., South,
along the east margin of 24th Ave., South and the north margin of So. 210th Street
easterly to S.R. 99. The SRO property is located on the east side of S.R. 99 between
South 160th and S.R. 518. These areas combined are approximately 1,840 acres,
or 2.9 square miles. The airport property operated by the Port of Seattle constitutes
an additional 2400 acres, or 3.75 square miles. As reduced by this decision, the
incorporation area will comprise approximately 9.8 square miles. If the Port property
is not counted, the balance is approximately 6 square miles. The latter number
is useful because the Port in some respects would be separate and distinct from
the City.
Population
As originally filed, the incorporation boundary contained an estimated 33,000
people. This represented 2,600 people per square mile, (including the airport), and
and 3700 people per square mile excluding the airport. The deletions and their
estimated populations are as follows:
AREA POPULATION
Tukwila Annexations 6,580
City of Des Moines /F . D . #26 800
Ori 11 la /Kent 600
Cascade View 3,000
TOTAL: 10,980
The resulting estimated population is 22,000. The density of the incorporation
as modified is consequently 2200 per square mile (including the airport) and 3700
per square mile excluding the airport.
Three growth scenarios were studied for Sea -Tac: High, Medium and Low.
There was little variation amongst these. Little new housing is expected to be
constructed due to aircraft noise and the demand for land for airport - related uses.
Some multiple family construction is possible, and removal of single family dwellings
from high noise areas will continue. The areas deleted are some which might support
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more housing, so it is very possible there will be no population growth between now
and the year 2000 and perhaps even some losses. The Cascade View Area (largely
within Census Tract No. 273) was estimated to have a -population growth of 7.3 %.
Additionally, the area deleted in the Kent - Orillia vicinity (in Census Tract No. 283)
was in an area with an estimated 50.4% growth rate. Using derivations from the
incorporation study (Exhibit No. A) it is estimated that population of the incorporation
area as revised to be approximately 23,200 by the year 2000.
There are an estimated 19,000 employees within the area as proposed. Some
14,000 of those are located at the airport. Consequently, it is estimated that the
boundary reductions would not have a major effect upon employment within the
city. As proposed, the boundary included an estimated 15,207 housing units, of which
48 were single family, 47% are multiple family, and 5% are mobile homes.
Substantial growth in employment around the airport is expected.
Topography
The area is relatively flat with moderately rolling hills. Some steep areas
along the Duwamish -Green River Valley were deleted to accommodate the Tukwila
annexations. The boundary includes portions of Des Moines Creek Basin, Miller
Creek Basin, and the Duwamish -Lower Green River Basin. The high point of the
area is in the vicinity of Three Tree Point Road and the airport freeway. Des Moines
Creek Basin drains to the southwest, Miller Creek Basin drains basically west, and
the balance of the area drains generally to the east. Angle Lake is the largest in
the area, located in the southeast portion. Other lakes are Bow, Tub and Reba.
There are several identified wetlands.
Land Uses, Comprehensive Plans and Zoning
Land use is a complex mix of single and multiple family residential, airport
related commercial and industrial uses, a surprising amount of park and open space
due to removal of homes, manufacturing and light industrial uses, and traveler oriented
services and commercial activities, especially along S.R. 99.
Documents influencing land use in the area include the King County Compre-
hensive Plan, plus various community plans and their related zoning documents.
Most of the incorporation area is contained within the Highline Community Plan.
This plan was adopted in 1977 and its area zoning document was enacted in 1981.
The Sea -Tac Communities Plan of 1976 also applies. The Sea -Tac Area Update
was proposed in 1988. The McMicken Heights Area Zoning addresses the southeast
portion of the incorporation area. Also of interest is the Sea -Tac International Airport
Master Plan of 1970 and its update of 1985.
The City of Des Moines' planning area extends to South 188th Street and Inter-
state 5. Kent's planning area extends to 1 -5 and South 200th Street. Tukwila's
Comprehensive Plan addresses those areas essentially east of S.R. 99.
Following the elections for incorporation and councilmembers, the new city
government would have several months to adopt a comprehensive plan and zoning
ordinance. It is expected that the new council would begin with the existing County
documents and enact them nearly intact. It is not reasonable to expect that an
entirely new comprehensive plan could be created in less than a year. Secondly,
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the community was involved in the development of the existing plans and it seems
reasonable to assume that they do not deviate significantly from the wishes of Sea -Tac
area residents. Testimony indicated that citizens were hopeful that a new city might
be more effective in areas such as beautification and traffic planning. This could
lead to future adjustments and additions to the comprehensive plan documents.
Municipal Services: Sewer and Water
The new city would include portions of King County Water Districts Nos. 20,
125, 49, and 75. Testimony indicated that under current law, it could assume portions
of Districts 75 and 125. The area is served by four sewer districts: Rainier Vista,
Val Vue, Southwest Suburban and Des Moines. The new city might be in a position
to take over a portion of Val Vue.
Cities may assume the assets, liabilities and service areas of water and sewer
districts under certain circumstances. However, the Board's files reflect that this
is rarely done. It would appear there may be no motivation for a new city to take
such an action. Should incorporation be successful, it is therefore expected that
the utility districts would continue to serve their respective areas with little or
no change.
Municipal Services: Surface Water Management
King County currently operates a suface water management utility funded
by property -paid fees. The County operates retention and detention facilities and
their related appurtenances. In 1988 this fund had a budget of $7,548,000 and 62
fulltime equivalent employees. The utility collects an estimated $651,000 in charges
from the proposed Sea -Tac incorporation area. The total Surface Water Management
operation and maintenance budget (exclusive of capital improvements) is $5.3 million.
It is estimated that $425,000 is expended to benefit the Sea -Tac area. This would
be slightly less for the area as amended. Presumably a new city could contract
with King County to continue this service. Alternatively, the city could create
a similar utility or operate a suface water management section as a city department
with no fee funding. King County would loose 8 0 10 or less of its revenues for this
utility. The County now has four capital improvement projects scheduled for 1987
through 1991 in this area at a total cost of $2,330,000.
Municipal Services: Fire
The area is served by King County Fire Protection Districts Nos. 24, 2 and
11. (King County Fire Protection District No. 18, which served part of the area,
was recently merged into and became a part of Fire District 11.)
District No. 24 serves nearly all of the area. It collects the regular fire district
levy of $1.50/$1,000 in assessed valuation. After the incorporation election and
prior to the effective date of the new city, the city council can decide whether
or not to annex to the District, or, as an alternative, initiate a city fire department.
Without annexation, the District would continue to serve so long as it collects taxes.
District No. 24 serves that portion of the area south of So. 160th Street, east
of Highway 99 and south of So. 188th Street. District No. 11 serves the area north
of the airport and So. 160th Street. District No. 2 serves the area west of the airport
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plus the area between the airport and S.R. 99.
District No. 24 operates two stations well situated within the proposed city.
It has twenty -nine fulltime equivalent employees, including fourteen firefighters.
Additionally, it has twenty -six volunteers in service, sixteen of whom reside in its
stations. The annual budgeted expenditure (including Emergency Medical Services)
allocation is $1,579,000. Virtually all of the District's expenditures benefit the
incorporation area. It has an assessed valuation of $17 million, approximately 50
of the total assessed value of the proposed city. Population of the District is 19,000.
Fire District No. 11 has an expenditure and EMS budget of $2,651,000. It has
twenty -five fulltime firefighters, plus seventy -five volunteers. It has a service
area of approximately nine square miles. The proposed incorporation includes approx-
imately 14% of the District's area. The total assessed valuation is $1,219,000,000.
District No. 11's Station 14 is located on the north side of So. 128th Street at Des
Moines Way So. This station is just outside of the incorporation area but is situated
to serve that portion of the incorporation lying north of the airport. This suggests
that the future city might contract with District 11 for continued service to that
area.
District No. 2 has a budgeted expenditure (including EMS allocations) of
$2,508,000. It operates with twenty -seven fulltime firefighters plus twenty volunteers.
Its assessed valuation is $868 million. It has a service area of approximately six
square miles. The incorporation includes approximately 10% of District 2's area.
The portions of the District east of 509 and Des Moines Way So. could be effectively
served by Fire District 24's two stations. The new city could contract with District
2 for continued service, or could form an agreement with District No. 24.
The assessed valuation of the new city would be approximately $1.4 billion.
If the city elected to assume responsibility for fire service, it could collect the
additional $1.50 /$1,000 in assessed value, resulting in additional revenues of $2,100,000.
Areas served by the fire districts are approximately as follows:
DISTRICT
Fire District No. 11
Fire District No. 24
Fire District No. 2
TOTAL LAND AREA
800 Acres
2,800 Acres
300 Acres
Sea -Tac would have several viable options for fire service. Two of the more
probable would be annexation to District No. 24 or conversion of District 24 to a
city department. The 800 acres on the north served by District 11 would likely
continue to receive service by that District under contract. Sea -Tac would be entitled
to compensation of a share of the District's assets, but could accept this in the form
of service. The area served by District 2 could continue in the same manner, by
contract, or Sea -Tac could serve it with a city department or via contract with
District No. 24.
As a result of incorporation Fire District No. 2 would lose approximately
$266,000 in annual revenues, an estimated 10% of its budget. District 11 would lose
an estimated $200, or about 8% of its revenues. Neither District would lose control
of any assets.
Municipal Services; Police
The modified incorporation area includes all or part of five patrol districts.
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Each is staffed at 90 0 /0. There is always one officer available from each district.
Testimony indicates 5.25 FTE patrol officers are needed for 24- hr./365 day coverage.
It is estimated that twenty -six King County commissioned officers now serve the
Sea -Tac Community. Allowing for portions of patrol areas outside the boundaries,
the Board's study indicated that approximately twenty -one fulltime equivalent officers
would be needed by Sea -Tac. As a result of the reduced boundary, this number might
be less. It is estimated that it costs King County $2,414,000 for police service to
the Sea -Tac area. This does not imply that King County could reduce its expenditures
by that amount following incorporation.
The crime rate in the Sea -Tac area is nearly double that of the average in
unincorporated King County. Part I Crimes (homicide, rape, robbery, and assault,
etc.), occur at the rate of 1.088 per capita per year in Sea -Tac versus .053 per capita
in the remainder of unincorporated King County. For Part II Crimes (generally
non - violent), the rate is .053 per capita in Sea -Tac and .029 in the balance of
unincorporated King County. Sea -Tac citizens are very much concerned about crime.
Municipal Services: Parks and Recreation
King County operates six parks within the incorporation boundary. They total
395 acres. The largest of these is North Sea -Tac, which is undeveloped. The County
also operates South Central Pool, a major urban facility located in the Tukwila
annexation area. The Des Moines Creek Park is located partially within the incorpor-
ation area. That site and North Sea -Tac Park are classified as major urban facilities.
Other parks and facilities in the area include the Angle Lake Park, Grandview Park,
Valley Ridge Park, and Tyee Golf Course (private).
The County has $377,000 scheduled for capital improvement projects which
reportedly will be funded in the 1989 budget regardless of incorporation. Some
$357,000 is for South Central Pool and $20,000 has been allocated to Grandview.
The latter is within the boundary of the proposed city. King County spends an
estimated $84,000 annually in this area for natural resources and parks.
Municipal Services: Roads
King County operates 2,726 miles of roadway, 112 of which are in the original
Sea -Tac boundaries (or approximately 4% of the County's total.) Eighty -one miles
of roads are asphalt - concrete, and thirty -one are light bituminous. It is estimated
that King County expends $691,000 annually for maintaining roads in the area. Traffic
signal maintenance is estimated at $199,000 and transportation planning at $56,000.
The total is $1,135,000, which would be adjusted as a result of the modified boundary.
The County would be obligated to continue to provide road maintenance following
incorporation for a period of sixty days or until sales tax revenues are transferred
to the new city.
Municipal Services: Library Services
The King County Library System operates one library in Sea -Tac, e.g., Valley
View, which is located at 17850 Military Road, So. It has 47,000 volumes. Six other
KCLS libraries are nearby, such as Foster (23,000 volumes); Burien (133,000 volumes);
Des Moines (56,000 volumes). The Library District is entitled to collect $0.50/$1,000
assessed valuation in unincorporated portions of the County. Many cities have annexed
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to the District, and others have contracted with the District for service. If Sea -Tac
joined the library system it could collect the $0.50 /$1,000 and remit that amount
to the District, a total of appproximately $700,000 annually, or in the range of $33/-
year /per capita. KCLS currently spends an estimated $20 /annually per capita in
the incorporation area as proposed. Sea -Tac could annex into KCLS and revenues
would then go directly to the District. Another alternative would be for the new
city to create its own system, such as Renton has done. Nearly all King County
cities use KCLS and it is reasonable to assume Sea -Tac would also.
Municipal Services: Schools
Both Kent and Federal Way School Districts serve tiny portions within the
proposed city. Much of the boundary modification implemented by this decision
follows the boundary of South Central School District along Military Road So., north
of 154th Street. South Central serves the Tukwila community and surrounds.
Municipal Services: Other
Smaller expenditures by King County for or in the Sea -Tac area are as follows:
County Services Expenditures
Port of Seattle
Planning and Community Development $ 87,000
Building and Land Development 629,000
Judicial , Legal , Correction Services 303,000
Public Health Services 317,000
Legis 1 ative 79,000
Hearing Examiner 96,000
General Administration 353,000
Total local government expenditures are estimated as follows:
King County
Fire Service
Library
Local Government
Expenditures
$6,000,000
$2,200,000
$ 600,000
This tota Is $8.9 m i l l ion , not inc 1 uding capita 1 expenditures . The modifications
have reduced the population by 33%, from 33,000 to 22,000, and the area to be served,
not including the airport, by the same percentage, from nine to six square miles.
The Seattle- Tacoma Airport occupies 2400 acres and maintains its . own fire
and police departments. The Port has agreements for mutual aide and jurisdictional
boundaries with several cities and fire districts. Incorporation would have little
impact on the Port's operations since it has exclusive jurisdiction and control over
the airport.
According to Port comments, the incorporation would result in some isolation
of properties west of the airport. Incorporation proponents reported that these
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Assessed Valuation
properties were intentionally included in the corporate boundary so that Port property
would be surrounded and furthermore, that the new city would be assured of receiving
certain tax revenues from operations on Port property.
The proposed city would have had a total assessed valuation of $1.6 billion,
or $48,700 per capita. The three Tukwila annexations totalled slightly over $150
million in assessed valuation. The Des Moines deletion is estimated at $38 million
and the Kent deletion at $10 million. As a result, the estimated assessed valuation
is $1.4 million, or %63,600 per capita. This compares favorably with the City of
Kent at $73,700, Auburn at $42,300, and Renton at $55,000.
The new city would have a bonding capacity of $36.7 million with voter approval,
and $11 million for councilmanic bonds.
Taxation
Property tax is limited to $9.15/$1,000 in assessed valuation, divided as follows:
State - $3.60; County - $1.80; City - $3.60; Special Districts - $0.15, for a total
of $9.15. In unincorporated areas the cities' $3.60 share is divided between the County
($2.25) and the Fire District ($1.50). Other taxes which cities may adopt are as
follows: B &O Tax - up to .2% of gross sales; Utility Taxes - 6% on gas, phone, and
electric, with no limit on water, sewer and solid waste; Sales Taxes - up to 1% with
no vote; Real Estate Excise Tax - .5% with no vote. Some of the above can be
increased with voter approval. Most Washington State cities impose retail sales
tax, real estate excise tax, and business taxes.
Cities also receive portions of the following taxes from the State: Motor Vehicle
Excise Tax, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Liquor Excise Tax, Liquor Board Profits.
Retail sales in the area as proposed are estimated at $307 million, or $11,400
per capita. The boundary modification is expected to cause the per capita amount
to increase. The modification removed 33% of the land area while retaining the
retail and commercial areas nearly intact.
City Budget
In its study the Board caused to be prepared a bottom -up budget for the
proposed city. 1990 revenues were estimated at $10,281,000, based upon commonly
imposed taxes. An additional $2,480,000 would be available to the new city if utility
taxes were also imposed. These added taxes were not included in assumptions of
what the city would likely do. As a result of the boundary reduction, total revenues
would be decreased by approximately $1 million. Property taxes would be reduced
by approximately $338,000, and most other basic revenues would be reduced by
approximately 10 %. Most state - shared revenues are distributed on a per capita basis -
and would consequently drop by 33 %. Revenue projections to the year 2000 in 1988
dollars indicate a probable growth of approximately ten percent.
The study projected expenditures of $9,112,000 for 1990, the first year of full
operation for the city. A reserve fund of $1,169, raised the total for expenditures
and reserves to $10,281,000. As a result of the boundary reduction, savings well
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in excess of $1 million should be possible. These would be incurred primarily in the
police budget ($3,463,000) and the public works budget ($1,844,000). It should be
noted that the revenues projected for the city do not include the $1.50 /$1,000 for
the fire district nor the $0.50/$1,000 for the library district. For study purposes
it was assumed that the city would annex to the fire district or contract with the
district and agree to pay to the district an amount equal to the levy. Should the
city determine to operate a city fire department, it could spend either more or less
than current levels. The city would have a reserve of approximately $1 million which
could be devoted in whole or in part to improve fire protection. Additionally, the
city could choose to reduce other expenditures.
Police services were budgeted at $3,463,000, a 43 increase over the current
estimated level of expenditure by King County. This would offer a substantially
increased police presence in the community and is based upon the obvious concerns
of the residents in the area.
Effects on King County
It is estimated that King County, as a result of this incorporation and the three
annexations to Tukwila, would lose revenues of approximately $9,400,000. It is further
estimated that the cost of County services in these areas is slightly over $6 million
annually. Therefore the cost to the County should these actions be completed would
be at least $3.4 million and could be substantially more. In estimating the cost of
services by the County many overhead items such as administrative and legislative
costs have been allocated on a per capita basis. The actual net loss to the County
was beyond the scope of the study. It can only be stated that it would be something
in excess of $3.4 million.
OBJECTIVES
This decision of the Washington State Boundary Review Board tends to
accomplish the pertinent objectives specified in RCW 36.93.180. The particularly
signficant objectives in this proposal are as follows:
1] Preservation of Natural Neighborhoods and Communities: Sea -Tac is an
intensely commercial and transportation- oriented community, heavily influenced
by the airport. These activities generate problems as well as benefits. The citizens
have listed police protection, traffic and airport noise as three major areas of concern.
Testimony indicated that there is a need for improved planning for transportation,
land use, and other factors. By their petition, the community is seeking the
opportunity to address these concerns more directly.
The Sea -Tac community is classified as urban under the King County
Comprehensive Plan. The Plan describes urban areas as those where most new housing
and jobs will locate, and where most public spending for facilities, services, and
open space, will be focused. The citizens are seeking through incorporation to have
more authority in these areas.
The Board has carefully evaluated the incorporation boundaries, particularly
as they relate to surrounding cities. Several deletions are in order. First, the Board
sought to find a reasonable and appropriate boundary between Tukwila and the future
city of Sea -Tac. Several alternatives were weighed and it was finally determined
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be acceptable. By establishing the incorporation boundary at Military Road So.
the residents of Cascade View will be afforded an opportunity to choose between
incorporation or annexation. The Cascade View neighborhood could be adequately
served by either entity. Military Road in this area is also the boundary between
Highline School District and South Central School District. Nearly all of the incor-
poration area as amended lies within the Highline School District. Should
the anticipated Cascade View annexation to Tukwila be completed, the City
boundary will conform with the school district boundary in this vicinity.
The Board has sought to recognize the City of Kent's planning area and the
area which might logically identify with the City of Kent. The boundary selected
(along I -5, So. 204th Street, extended, and Orillia Road) will delete most of the Kent
School District situated within the originally proposed incorporation boundaries.
The revised boundary is also based upon access, topography, and land use.
The area south of So. 208th and 210th Streets was deleted to provide a reasonable
future boundary between the City of Des Moines and Sea -Tac. This boundary avoids
further division of Fire District No. 26.
The Board is satisfied that the boundaries as amended contain as much of the
identified Sea -Tac community as possible while simultaneously recognizing the
legitimate plans and objectives of surrounding cities. The airport is completely
surrounded by the proposed city, which will help provide adequate revenues. Avail-
able resources would be sufficient for the new city needs. This decision tends to
accomplish that objective specified in RCW 36.93.180(1).
2] Use of Physical Boundaries: In excess of 80 %u of the boundaries established
in this decision follow major streets and arterials. The boundaries created are
intended to be recognizable and to provide reasonable definity as well as proper
circulation for the new city. This decision therefore tends to accomplish the objective
specified in RCW 36.93.180(2).
3] Creation and Preservation of Logical Service Areas: The boundary as
modified substantially reduces the division of special purpose districts. Reducing
the number of districts involved will make the job of coordination for the new city
substantially easier. The shape, topography, and transportation network within the
city should facilitate reasonably efficient service delivery while assuring sufficient
revenue to pay for those services. This decision therefore tends to accomplish the
objective specified in RCW 36.93.180(3).
4] Prevention of Abnormally Irregular Boundaries: The boundaries created
generally will be easily identifiable and suitable for the effective and efficient
delivery of services. Some minor irregularities have been necessitated by existing
municipal boundaries and topography. This decision therefore tends to accomplish
the objective specified in RCW 36.93.180(4).
5] Discouragement of Multiple Incorporation of Small Cities and Encouragement
of Incorporation of Cities in Excess of 10,000 Population in Heavily Populated Areas:
Sea -Tac substantially exceeds the 10,000 population minimum. It is expected that
Sea -Tac will be able to deal effectively with the problems extant in the area. A
city of this magnitude can be expected to contribute positively to the local
government structure in King County. This decision therefore tends to accomplish
the objective specified in RCW 36.93.180(5).
6] Encouragement of Incorporation of Areas which are Urban in Character:
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particularly when the transient . population is considered, is substantially greater
than that of most other area cities. Excluding the airport, 32% of the lands in the
community are devoted to employment and 5096 are devoted to residential uses.
The percentage devoted to employment is approximately twice that of the comparable
cities studied. Assessed valuation per capita is higher than for most cities studied.
These and other pertinent factors indicate that Sea -Tac is urban in character. This
decision therefore tends to accomplish the objective specified in RCW 36.93.180(8).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE
BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD FOR KING COUNTY THAT, for the above reasons,
the incorporation proposed in the Notice of Intention contained in said File No.
1523 be, and the same is, hereby approved as modified by the deletion of territory.
ADOPTED BY SAID BOARD by a vote of (V in favor and 0 against
this 8th day of December, 1988, and signed by me in authentication of its said adoption
on said date.
FILED by me this 1 day of
Decem ' 1988
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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SEA -TAC LEGAL DES.
EXHIBIT B.1
Beginning at the intersection of the North margin of South 128th Street with
the West margin of Des Moines Memorial Drive South (Des Moines Way South),
said point being located in the Southwest A Section 9, Township 23 N, Range
4E, W.M. King County, Washington:
Thence East along said North margin of South 128th Street to its intersection
with the East margin of Military Road South located in the SE 14 of Section 9,
Township 23 N, Range 4E, W.M.;
Thence Southerly along said margin of Military Road South to its' intersection
with the Southeasterly margin of said Pacific Highway South located in the SW
14 of Section 22, Township 23N, Range 4E, W.M.;
Thence Southwesterly along said margin of Pacific highway South to its' inter-
section with the North margin of South 160th Street;
Thence East along said margin of South 160th Street to its' intersection with
the East margin of 42nd Avenue South and city limits of Tukwila as established
by Ordinance 1343;
Thence South, along the existing Westerly city limits of Tukwila, as estab-
lished by Ordinance 1343 to the South line of the Southwest 14 of the Southeast
14 of said Section 22;
Thence continuing South, East, South, East, South and then East along the
existing Westerly city limits of Tukwila, segments of which are established in
part by Ordinances 1343, 1365 and 312 to the East line of the Southeast 14 of
the Northeast 14 of Section 27, Township 23N, Range 4E, W.M.;
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SEA -TAC LEGAL DES.
Thence East and South along the Westerly city limits A of
which are established in part by Ordinance 312 and 247 to its intersection
with the area annexed to Tukwila by Ordinance 1205 being also on the North
line of the Southwest 'A Section 26, Township 23N, Range 4E, W.M.;
Thence generally Southerly along the Westerly city limits of Tukwila, segments
of which are established in part by Ordinance 1205, to its intersection with
the West margin of 53rd Avenue South; Thence South along said margin to its'
intersection with the West margin of the S.R. line as deeded from the State of
Washington to King County in AF8107060294;
Thence Southerly along said west margin to its' intersection with the North
boundary of that area as annexed to Tukwila by Ordinance 314;
Thence West, South, East and Southerly along the existing city limits of
Tukwila to the North line of the Northwest 4 of Section 35, Township 23N,
Range 4E;
Thence Westerly and generally Southeasterly along the Westerly and Southerly
city limits of Tukwila, segments of which are established in part by Ordinance
530, 247 and 269, to its' intersection with the East margin of P.S.H. No. 1
(SR 5) in the SW 'A of the SW !4 Section 35, Township 23N, Range 4E, W.M.;
Thence generally Southwesterly along said Easterly margin of P.S.H. No. 1 to
the South line of the NE 34 of the SW 14 Section 3, Township 22N; Range 4E,
W.M.,
Thence East to the Southeast corner of said subdivision;
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Thence South 00 -11 -45 East 150 feet distance more or less to the Northwesterly
margin of Orillia Road South;
Thence South along said margin to the West margin of 42nd Avenue South;
Thence South along said margin to the North margin of South 216th Street;
Thence Westerly along said margin and Northerly margins of 40th Place South
and 37th Place South to the North line of the Southwest '/ of said Section 10;
Thence West along said North line to the East line of the West 1 of said
Southwest ! Section 10;
Thence South along said East line to its intersection with the North line of
that area as annexed to Kent by Ordinance 1400;
Thence West and Southerly along said city limits to the South line of said
Southwest % of Section 10;
Thence East along said South line and city limit of Kent to the West line of
that area as annexed to Kent by Ordinance 1036;
Thence East, Southerly and Westerly along the Westerly city limits of Kent,
Segments of which are established in part by Ordinance 1036, 1347, 2095, and
1089 to the South line of the Northwest % of Section 15, Township 22N, Range
4E, W.M.;
Thence generally Southerly and Westerly along the Westerly city limits of
Kent, segments of which are established in part by Ordinance 1089, 1317 and
1089 to the Northeasterly margin of Kent -Des Moines Road;
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SEA -TAC LEGAL
EXHIBIT B.4
Thence Northwesterly along said margin to the East line of the Southeast '/a of
Section 16, Township 22N, Range 4E, W.M. and city limits of Kent as estab-
lished by Ordinance 1124;
Thence North and Northwesterly along said Kent city limits to its intersection
with the city limits of Des Moines as established by Ordinance 356;
Thence continuing North along the Easterly city limits of Des Moines to the
South line of the Northeast 1 of Section 9, Township 22N, Range 4E, W.M.;
Thence North 30 feet to the North margin of South 216th Street;
Thence Westerly along said North margin to the West margin of Pacific Highway
South and city limits of Des Moines as established by Ordinance 731;
Thence Northerly and Westerly along said city limits to the East margin of
24th Avenue South;
Thence North along said margin of 24th Avenue South to the North margin of
South 208th Street;
Thence Westerly along said North margin extended to the East line of the plat
of Grove addition to Des Moines as recorded in Vol. 4 of plats page 83;
Thence North along said East line 100 feet more or less to the North margin of
South 208th Street (North Street);
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• .Memorial Drive South;
Thence Northerly along said margin to the Southwesterly margin of SR -509
right -of -way as located in the NE WSection 5, Township 22N, Range 4E, W.M.;
Thence Northwesterly, Northerly, and Northwesterly along the said
Southwesterly margin of SR 509 to the intersection with the Western margin of
Des Moines Memorial Drive South (Des Moines Way South) in the Southeast l4 of
the Northwest l4 of Section 29, Township 23N, Range 4E, W.M.;
Thence Northerly along said West margin of Des Moines Memorial Drive South to
its intersection with the North margin of South 128 Street and point of
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November 18, 1988
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila Washington 98188
(206) 433 -1800
Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor
Ms. Nancy Ousley
Planning and Community Development Division
Parks, Planning and Resources Department
707 Smith Tower Building
506 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington. 98104
Dear Ms. Ousley,
As a result of our conversation last Tuesday evening at the
Boundary Review Board hearing, I indicated that I would provide
a document outlining those issues in need of resolution pertain-
ing to the Foster /Riverton /Thorndyke annexations.
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By this letter, I am.s^€ f ring perspective on those
issues of significance that will require resolution or agreement
to move toward resolution prior to the actual transference of
responsibilities between the jurisdictions.
The attached matrix provides a listing of issues by topic, a
timetable for action, and a contact point on behalf of the City
of Tukwila. It occurs that this list may not be all inclusive.
Please feel free to add or modify as you deem appropriate.
The County's willingness to establish a forum to resolve these
issues is appreciated. As Mayor VanDusen stated in our meeting
on November 7th, we have been awaiting the opportunity to begin
discussions in earnest with the appropriate counterparts at the
County. In that vein, I suggest that we could also use this
opportunity to reopen discussions regarding the transition
requirements associated with the Fire District #1 proposed
annexation.
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience
regarding potential meeting dates to begin the necessary staff
analysis. If you have any questions in the interim, please don't
,hesitate to call. (433 -1832)
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Sincerely,
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John McFarland
City Administrator
F: Mayor VanDusen
Council President Mae Harris
Tim Ceis .
ISSUE -
Surface Water:
a) management program
b) Inventory of assets
and records
c) Capital program
Roads, Streets, Bridges:
a) Inventory of assets
and records
b) Capital program
Signals and Signs:
a) Inventory of assets
and records
b) Capital program
FOSTER /RIVERTON /THORNDYKE ANNEXATIONS
KING COUNTY COORDINATION SCHEDULE
NARRATIVE TIME TABLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Implementation of the Surface Water Management Plan Dec 88 - Feb 89 Ron Cameron
Phil Fraser
433 -0179
Needed for maintenance and operations of system. Dec 88 - Jan 89 Ron Cameron
Ted Freemire
433 -1851
Continue the CIP planning process Dec 88 - Feb 89 Ron Cameron
Phil Fraser
Needed for maintenance and operation of system
Continue the CIP planning process
Needed for maintenance and operation of system
Continue the CIP planning process
Utilities, . Permits, Development Mitigation
a) Tumover of records Continuity of permits and mitigation measures
and inspections
Dec 88 - Jan 89
Dec 88 - Feb 89
Dec 88 - Jan 89
Dec 88 - Feb 89
Dec 88 Feb 89
CONTACT
Ron Cameron
Ted Freemire
Ron Cameron
Brian Shelton
433 -0179
Ron Cameron
Ted Freemire
Ron Cameron
Brian Shelton
Ron Cameron
Phil Fraser
ISSUE
Revenue Changeover
Patrol District
Fire Protection:
a) Fire Suppression
b) Fire Prevention -
1) Inspections
2) Code Enforcement
3) Special Permits
4) Are Investigation
911 Revenue Share
NARRATIVE
FINANCE
revenues.
ISSUE NARRATIVE TIME TABLE CONTACT
PARKS /RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Recreation Programs
Parks Operations
Building Permits In
Processing at Time
of Annexation
Development Review
Permits
No transferring of program responsibility is required.
City will continue to serve all local residents, County or
otherwise.
Before the City maintains any County parks, the ownership It would be ideal to -
of the lands must be transferred to Tukwila through an transfer title prior to the
agreement with King County. It is assumed the one park areas becoming part of
= Southgate Park - will be turned over. County and City the City, whatever the
staff should work out a transfer agreement to facilitate date. Suggest Jan -Mar 89•
the deed transfer.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Permits and inspections WI INcely be in process at time of
annexation. Applications will have been filed and/or be
partially reviewed on the date the area becomes a part of
Tukwila. Some permitted construction will not have received
final inspections. The issue is what to be done to complete
these permits and construction with little inconvenience to
everyone.
Lice the above, rezones, conditional uses, plats, etc., may
be caught in the middle of their public hearing and/or staff
review processes. Who should complete that review and
under what standards?
Penult and Development What and when should these records be tumed over to
Review Application Tukwila? Often this is overlooked or is not timely.
Public Records
No action needed.
Prior to effective date
of annexation.
Prior to effective date
of annexation.
Prior to effective date
of annexation.
Lynn Devoir
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Don WlIIiams
433 -1843
Duane Griffin
433 -1854
Jack Pace
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Duane Griffin
Jack Pace
This analysis adjusts Sea -Tac revenues and reserves to recognize the improper use
of $3.68 muni. tax rate (max. rate is 3.60) and improper use of drainage utility revenues
for general expenses. It reflects the maximum estimated reserves.
Property Tax Revenues 2,815,088
Total Basic & St. Shared .Revenues 10,281,108
Reserves 1,169, 408
Less Improper Drainage (328,198)
Total Adjusted Reserves 841,210
840,000
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STUDY TAXES
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REVISED MAXIMUM RESERVE ANALYSIS
(11/18/88)
REVISED TAXES
AND RESERVES DIFFEREN
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10,037,200
925,520
(328,198)
597,322
600,000
.68 = 1.68 (Roads) + 1.50 (Fire) + 0.50 (Library)
= 3.60 + 0.08, which is 0.08 over the maximum tax rate.
Sinc Fire and Library costs are fixed, the. $1.68 levy must be reduced to $1.60.
243,888
243,888
243,888
572,086
240,000
SUMMARY REVENUE TABLE
SOURCES
1 Table 1, pg. 2, CCA.
2 Summed "intergovernmental" and "Restricted Revenues" categories from Table
1 , pg. 2, CCA.
3 Table IV- 1 -B -1, pg. IV -5, BRB.
4 Summed "Real Estate Excise Tax" and "St. Shared Revs. Subtotal" categories
from Table IV- 1 -B -1, pg. IV -5, BRB.
5 Summed "Business Licenses" and "Building and Planning Fees" categories from
Table IV- 1 -B -1, pg. IV -5, BRB.
Table IV- 1 -A -1, pg. IV -2, BRB. This is the lowest tax rate identified for the
proposed City of Sea -Tac. It is assumed to be based on the following:
$1.68 County tax rate
$0.50 Continuation of County Library levy rate
$1.00 A minimum fire district charge. No fire district has a 1.00 rate. All
have basic rates of $1.50 and CIP bond levies. (See Fire District
$3.18 tables on pgs. III -69 to III -72)
SUMMARY EXPENDITURE TABLE
SOURCES
1 "General Government" category less the cost of "Library" and "Municipal Court
inc. Corrections" categories which have been listed elsewhere for comparability;
from Table 23, after pg. 48, CCA.
2 Table 23, after pg. 48, CCA.
3 New estimate per Comment No. 2.
4 Identified as "Muni Court inc. Corrections" in Table 23, after pg. 48, CCA.
5 Sum of the following categories: "Legislative, Administrative, Finance, Central
Support Services, Non - Depart. "; from Table IV- 3 -C -1, pg. IV -24, BRB.
6 "Profile of the Existing Service System for the Sea -Tac Area ", pg. III -96, BRB.
7 Table IV- 3 -C -1, pg. IV -24, BRB.
8 Summed costs from Table III- 2 -A -3, pg. III -78, BRB.
9 Summed "Building" and "Planning /Community Dev." from Table IV- 3 -C -1, pg.
IV -24, BRB.
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City of Tukwila
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
(206) 433 -1849
SEATAC STUDY AREA
Summary
Comparison of Incorporation and Annexation Alternatives
November 7, 1988
FUG 6 0 (Z ce S 0/1.09 &
This summary of SeaTac annexation and incorporation alternatives focusses on
the comparative differences between these options as they apply to area
residents and businesses. The numbers and service levels for annexation and
incorporation alternatives have been extracted from the respective studies,
and are assumed to be accurate.
The attached revenue and expenditure tables compare the provision of public
services under incorporation and annexation alternatives. It was necessary
to adjust incorporation revenues and expenditures to reflect a State
requirement that F.D. No. 24 be absorbed by a SeaTac area municipality.
This means that fire service costs must be reflected in city current
expenses, district levies would no longer be authorized, and the city tax
rate would have to be increased to pay for these services. Library costs
would similarly be affected since the city is not authorized to levy a
County library tax, and would have to absorb all library costs.
In general the SeaTac area contains 12.7 sq. miles, 33,000 residents, 19,900
employees. SeaTac Airport influences the character of commercial
development and is the focus of many community issues in the area;
especially traffic, noise and crime. Commercial uses are generally airport
industrial and visitor oriented. Single family areas seem to be well
maintained although streets have minimal lighting and few curbs.
Residents and businesses currently pay $3.18 -4.07 per $1,000 in total taxes
and levies and receive approximately $3.7 million less in services than is
generated by the area. Area expenditures were $8.9 million ( =6.0 King
Co. +2.2 Fire Dist. +0.6 Library). Capital expenditures in the area are not
included in any of these figures.
Incorporation revenues were increased from the study's $1.68 per $1,000 to
Tukwila,s tax rate of $2.996 in order to fund fire and libraryiservices.
The Tukwila tax rate was use to aid in comparability. Adjusted
incorporation revenues generated would be $267,760 more than the $12.3
million in adjusted expenditures.
Upon annexation, the current Tukwila tax rate of $2.996 per $1,000 was
estimated to generate $339,168 more in revenues than expenditures. Area
expenditures are estimated at $11.1 million for much higher Tukwila service
levels. Fire and Planning /Building services would be above incorporation
standards. Public Works engineering, maintenance and operations services
would be far greater than provided by incorporation. Police services would
be comparable or better than incorporation, but are estimated to cost
$500,000 less.
The above estimates indicate that both incorporation and annexation would
generate minor amounts of reserves for emergencies and capital improvements.
Tukwila's experience in preparing detailed operating budgets for four major
annexations shows initial cost estimates are always low. Tukwila has dealt
with this by conservatively estimating revenues. Tukwila would generate
over $900,000 in additional revenue if it used the Incorporation study
assumptions.
An analysis of storm drainage fees and expenses indicate that approximately
$328,000 was incorrectly used to pay general expenses. Subtracting this
amount from general revenues results in a deficit of $61,000.
Any incorporation budget shortfall could be made up by increasing taxes from
the assumed $2.996 per $1,000 to the maximum of $3.37 available to cities.
REVENUE SOURCES
NORMAL REVENUE SOURCES
Real and Personal Property Tax!
SEA -TAC SUMMARY COMPARISON
OF PROJECTED REVENUES
$4,815.6450
Leasehold Excise 211,755 211.755 Same.
Local Retail Sales and Use 3,551 A07 3.704.087 Annexation is more conservative estimate.
Intergovernmental and 1,833410 C 1,861,073 No major differences
Restricted Revenues
Charges for Services /Permits /Licenses 439.524 1 530.725 Incorporation estimates are higher for Revenues and Expenses (permits).
Fines and Forfeits Z,i4D74i 346A42Q Higher level of activity anticipated in incorporation study.
SUB- TOTALS
S11.071.017 $11 470,727
COMMENT
$4,815b45 Incorporation revenues adjusted to assume a tax rate increase from $ 1.68 to $2.996
per S1,000. This recognizes that State law requires a City of Sea -Tac assume Fire
District #24 (creating a municipal fire department), and is not authorized to levy a
separate fire district tax or County library tax. These costs must be paid out of
general revenues. The Tukwila tax rate of $2.996 per 51.000 was used to aid
comparability. Original incorporation study had a comparable tax rate of $3.68 per
$1.000.
REVENUE SORGES
• OPTIONAL REVENUE SOURCES REQUIRING
SPECIAL coy COMM ACDON
Storm Drainage Fees
Gambling Taxes
• SUB-TOTALS
• TOTALS
ANNEXATION INCOREORABON
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678.198
COMMENT
Tukwila does not now have a storm drainage utility and so did not assume any
revenues. The City is working on establishing such a utility and expects to have it in
place by 1990. $678,198 as utility revenue to be spent only on storm drainage
projects Tukwila estimates a maximum of S350.000 spent on eligible activities. The
remaining S328,1988 seems to have been spent as general revenue on unrelated
items.
112.1.42 No revenues is a very conservative estimate. Tukwila does have a gambling tax. It
is thus reasonable to assume the same $ 132,740 revenue under annexation as
generated under incorporated..
-0- 810,938
$11.071,017 $12281,665
NOTES:
• Tax rate cities may charge ranges from $ 1.68 to $3.375 per $ 1,000.
• Annexation study used Tukwila's 2.996 rate.
Source: Annexation data from Sea-Tac Annexation Study, City of Tukwila. November 1988.
Incorporation data from Sea-Toc Incorporation Study, King County Boundary Review Board, November 1988.
Tukwila revenue estimate is conservative by $810,938, since it ignores the soon to be
established storm utility revenues ($678,198) and gambling taxes ($132,740). Tukwila
revenues would have to be increased to $11,881955 to be comparable with
Incorporation assumptions.
Inc ration revenues would total $12,577A18 if Real and Personal Property Tax rate
is $1,000 instead of $2.996, an Increase of $295,753.
ADJUSTED
COST CATEGORY ANNEXA1121 INCORPORATION
General Government 5634272 (3' S2.1Q 500
Library
Police
Fire
Are Code Inspections,
Code Enforcement,
Fire Investigation,
Hazardous Materials
Storage Inspections
Planning /Building
Public Works
2,900,580
302.000
Included
in basic
service
475800
1,676,190
SEA -TAC COMPARATIVE FISCAL IMPACTS
BETWEEN ANNEXATION AND INCORPORATION
3A63,700
Cost not
estimated.
To be assumed
by City from
King County
598,000
1 M4100
SERVICE LEVEL COMMENTS
1. Includes BRB expenditure categories: Legislative, Administrative, Finance, Central Support Services,
and Non - Departmental.
the Public Works Department..
COST CATEGORY MEW= INCORPORATION SERVICE LEVEL COMMENTS
Parks and Recreation 395000 395,500® 1. Incorporation uses $268,000 for administration and recreation program staff, $127,000 for park
maintenance. S1,100 per acre does not allow for bare minimum maintenance.
Legal /Judicial 485,300 j 649,500 V 1. Comparable Incorporation has higher jail costs without Tukwila's holding cell facilities.
Hearing Examiner Included in 58,500 1. Tukwila uses cit¢en boards, not a hearing examiner. Incidental board costs are in
general gov't general government.
Total Current Expense 10903,632
Estimated Revenues 11.071,000 12281,665 1. From Comparison of Projected Revenues table.
2. Incorporation revenues assumed to equal City tax rate ($2.996/$1,000) in order to allow required
takeover of Fire District #24 and pay for fire contracts.
3. Incorporation assumes $261,391 more in fees and fines than Tukwila, and $678,198 in storm drainage
charges not now adopted ($939,589 totaD.
RESERVES
With All Assumed 339,168 267,760 1. Reserves are the surplus or (shortfall) of revenues over current expenses which are available for
Revenues emergency and capitol improvement costs.
Without All Optional 339,168 (672,394) 2. There is a budget shortfall of $672,394 without assumed optional revenues of $810,938.
Revenues
Without Assumed Surface
Water Drainage Charge (411003) 3. Using a portion of the S678,198 in drainage charges to defray $350,000 of Public Works Department
drainage activities would reduce the general expense shortfall to $61 .003 with S328,198 available for
additional storm drainage projects.
Source: Annexation data from Sea -Tac Annexation Study, City of Tukwila, November 1988.
Incorporation data from Sea -Tac Incorporation Study, King County Boundary Review Board, November 1988.
2. Tukwila cost estimates increased to S395000 from $223,200 in City study. The City would supplement
existing recreation staffing and allow $260,000 for park maintenance.
9,111,700
12013905 1. Expenses include S2.902205 in library and fire costs, per RCW 35.02.90, and for comparability.
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November 3, 1988
Mr. Tom Keefe
Fire Chief
City of Tukwila
444 Andover Park East
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Dear Chief Keefe:
This letter is a follow -up to our telephone conversation of yesterday. You had
two inquiries, which I will attempt to address one at a time.
First, you were interested in knowing about cities in Washington of a similar
size to Tukwila which operate volunteer fire departments. I have enclosed an
excerpt from Washington City and County Employee and Benefits Survev for
1988, Washington Local Government Personnel Institute, pertaining to cities with
volunteer firefighters. The survey lists the cities by name and specifics cach
city's population and the number of volunteer firefighters in each city. This
is the only comprehensive listing we have of cities which utilize volunteer
fircfightcrs. Of course, many of thc cities listed use volunteers only to support
a full -time fire department.
Your second inquiry concerned the relationship between a newly incorporated
city and a fire district which is wholly containcd within thc city's boundaries.
1 have enclosed an excerpt from MRSC's Annexation Handbook for Cities and
Towns in Washington State, Report No. 13, 1987. The excerpt discusses in detail
what occurs when all of a fire protection district is included in a newly formed
or annexed city.
I trust this information will be of assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact
me if I can be of further assistance.
Very truly yours,
Miriam Feuerberg
Legal Consultant
MF /tmc
Enclosures
A. Firc Protcction Districts
bodics to resolve as many of such issucs as possible and to reach an
undcrstanding, consistcnt with law, as to how thc transfer of jurisdiction, if
rcquircd, will occur.
Rcmaining issucs may be appropriate to bring before a boundary rcvicw board, if
one has been established within the county, or otherwise an annexation rcvicw
board if review is rcquircd. In addition to changes in the city, town and special
district boundaries, a boundary review board is authorized to rcvicw "The
assumption by any city or town of all or part of the assets, facilitics, or
indcbtedness of a special purpose district which lies partially within such city or
town..." RCW 36.93.090(2). The board considers the delivery of municipal
scrviccs in its review of proposals (RCW 36.93.170). Onc of thc board's
objcctivcs is thc dissolution of inactive special purpose districts (RCW 36.93.180).
Morc dctails on thc boundary review board process are containcd in Ch. VIII.
Onc matter that is never an issue in a municipal annexation is whcthcr property
which is removed from special district jurisdiction remains subjcct to that
district's outstanding bondcd indebtedness. It is generally true for all typcs of
districts that thc anncxed property rcmains liable for retiring such indcbtcdness
just as if the annexation had not takcn place. Some statutcs also rcquirc
anncxcd property to remain subject to other, non - bonded, indcbtcdncss. Thcsc
statutcs protect the integrity of bonds and the ability of a special district to
retire indebtedness. If a district tax base were subject to shrinkage, districts
could find themselves unable to meet their responsibilities. Future issucs of
bonds would then not bc marketable, since rcpaymcnt would not bc assured.
Specific statutcs relating to indcbtcdncss, along with information helpful to
analyzing thc consequences of an annexation on each of thc major districts,
follows.
Annexation to a city renders thc annexing city rcsponsiblc for firc
protcction in thc annexed area) A fire protection district continues to
service what rcmains of its district outside of the city. However, sincc
thc territory within the newly annexed area is obligated to pay thc
property taxcs which have already been levied for a particular year by thc
firc protcction district, statutes provide that when Tess than 60% of thc
rcal property valuation of the district is annexed, the district is to
continuc to providc fire protection to the annexed arca as long as it
continues to rcccivc thc regular property taxes it levied in thc anncxcd
arca. (RCW 35.13.248, RCW 35A.14.400)
if thc arca which is anncxcd includcs all of a firc protcction district, thc
firc protcction district, for purposcs of imposing regular property taxcs,
1 RCW 52.08.025. Accord, AGO 61 -62, No. 170, datcd September 27, 1962.
However a city or town may itself annex to a contiguous firc protcction district
pursuant to RCW 52.04.061 - .081. Approval by the legislative authoritics and
votcrs of both thc city or town and thc firc protcction district would bc rcquircd.
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continues in existence until January 1st of the year in which the annexing
city or town will collect property taxes imposed on the newly anncxcd
area. The members of the city or town or governing body shall act as thc
board of commissioners to impose, receive and expend the property taxcs.
Even after a district no longer receives property tax revenue from
property annexed to the city, it may still provide fire protection to an
annexed arca, by agreement between the district and the annexing city.
Likewise, a city by contract may provide fire protection to the remainder
of the district outside the city. The Interlocal Cooperation Act, Ch. 39.34
RCW, contains a very broad grant of authority to cities and special
districts to reach agreements with each other which best meet both of
their needs. (See also RCW 52.12.031(3), which contains similar authority.)
Since after annexation the annexing city or town becomes responsible for
arranging fire protection within the annexed area, statutes provide for an
equitable division of the net assets of the fire protection district based
upon the percentage of the district which has been annexed to thc city.
If 60% or more of the assessed real property valuation of a fire district is
annexed to a city, the city will own all of the assets of the district after
it pays the district a sum equal to the percentage of the value of thc real
property in the entire district which remains outside of the annexation.
The payment is to be made within one year of the annexation, in cash,
property, or contract for fire protection services. (RCW 35.13.247, RCW
35A.14.380). The fire protection district may elect by a vote of thc
persons residing outside the annexed area to require the anncxing city to
assume responsibility for the provision of fire protection and for operation
and maintenance of district property, facilities and equipment. If such an
election is approved, the district shall pay a reasonable fee to the city for
the services it provides.
If all of a fire protection district is included in the anncxing city, all of
thc assets and liabilities of the district shall be transferred to thc city
upon annexation.
If 5% or more but less than 60% of the assessed real property valuation of
a firc district is annexed to a city, the district maintains ownership of the
district's assets. The district is to pay the city a percentage of thc value
of its assets which is equal to the percentage of the value of thc real
property in the entire district lying within the arca annexed. This
3 Thc word "assets" mans the total assets of the fire district, reduced by its
liabilities, including bonded indebtedness, as determined by accepted accounting
methods. The amount of thc liability is to be determined by reference to the fire
district's balance shcct, produced in the regular course of busincss nearest in time
, to thc annexation. RCW 35.12.248.
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payment is to be made within one year, or within the time thc district
continues to collect taxes in the annexed arca. (RCW 35.13.248,
35A.14.400)
If less than 5% of the assessed value of the real property of thc fire
protection district is affected by the annexation, no payment is duc thc
annexing city from the district.
As indicated above, the outstanding indebtedness of thc fire protcction
district, bonded or otherwise, remains an obligation of thc taxable property
anncxed to the city, just as if thc annexation had not occurred. (RCW
35.13.249, RCW 35A.14.500)
1f the city anncxcs all of the fire protcction district, the district, for
purposes of imposing rcgular property taxes, continues in existence until
thc first day of January in the year in which the anncxing city or town
will collect its property taxes imposed on the ncwly annexed arca. Thc
members of the city or town governing body act as the board of
commissioncrs to impost, rcccive and expend the property taxcs.
B. Watcr and /or Scwer Districts
Dctailcd proccdurcs are contained in the statutes on whcthcr there will bc
any changcs, and how they will be accomplishcd, whcn a water or scwcr
district is included within a city's corporate limits. Thc proccdurcs
depend, in part, on whether all, 60% or more, or less than 60% of a
district is included.
RCW 35.13A.070, allows cities, water districts and sewer districts wide
latitude to work out agreements among themselves on the most dcsirablc
way to continue providing water and scwcr services after jurisdictional
changes. If a city does not desire to assumc sewer or watcr district
responsibilitics within an annexed area, it is not required to do so. Thc
language of this statute is permissive, not mandatory. A watcr district is
authorizcd to includc territory within a city or town (RCW 57.04.020) and
a scwcr district has similar authority if given by resolution of thc city or
town legislative authority (RCW 56.04.020). However, if jurisdictional
changcs arc made, provisions must always be made for rctiring outstanding
indcbtcdncss. As with othcr typcs of special districts, property is not
relieved of outstanding obligations merely by annexing to a city. (Scc
AGO 61 -62, No. 113, dated April 13, 1962, for detailed analysis of thc
outstanding indcbtcdncss issue undcr similar statutes.)
Whenever a district's rcsponsibilitics arc assumcd, wholly or partially, by a
city, thc city must offcr to employ full time district cmployccs who arc no
longer needed by thc district. Their pension, sick leave, and vacation
rights must also bc protected. (RCW 35.13A.090)
4 RCW 52.08.025.
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City of Tukwila
FIRE DEPARTMENT
444 Andover Park East
Tukwila, Washington 98188 -7661
(206) 575 -4404
Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor
TO: Vern Umetsu, Planning
FROM: Tom Keefe, Fire Chief
DATE: 11/2/88
SUBJECT: SURVEY & BUDGET PROJECTION SEA TAC ANNEXATION
A brief summary of cities with populations of 25,000 minimum
to 36,000 maximum was conducted by me on 10/2/88 comparing
pi f.rsupersonnel to volunteer, the following are the results
Edmonds - Population 28,300 - Paid personnel - 3 Chiefs, 1
secretary, 22 firefighters
Volunteer Personnel - 13
Approx.
Kent - PopulatiorL A4 - Paid personnel - 3 Chiefs, 7 Batt.
( # Chiefs, 4 secretaries, 92 fire -
/O,000` -I fighters
ms,
• emM -44 Volunteer Personnel - 22
Approx.
Lynnwood- Population 25,000 - Paid personal - 33
Volunteer Personnel - 15
Kirkland - Population 25,823 - Paid personnel - 4 Chiefs, 4 sec-
retaries, 3 Fire Prevention, 39
firefighters
Volunteer Personnel - 41 (Strictly
Sleeper Program)
It is obvious just by this small sampling that King County Fire
District *24's dramatically skewed department 12 pai4 -31 volun-
teer is not realistic even at the Districts present population.
With the high density of just the hotel strip on Highway 99, a
tremendous life and property loss hazard exists which far exceeds
the capabilities of the minimum number of firefighters on shift.
Increasing the geographic area protected by King County Fire
District *24 to the proposed size of the Sea Tac incorporation
and maintaining a Fire Department that is 70% volunteer, is
totally unrealistic.
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City of Tukwila
FIRE DEPARTMENT
444 Andover Park East
Tukwila, Washington 98188 -7661
(206) 575-4404
There are 4 Fire Station within the incorporation area, it would
only be wise to staff 3. The 2 stations on the north end are too
close together to utilize both.
If the City of Tukwila were to annex all of the proposed area of
incorporation my staffing recommendation would be as follows:
200th St. Station - 1 engine with 3 firefighters per shift, 1 aid
car with 2 firefighters per shift, 1 ladder
truck with 3 firefighters per shift.
170th St. Station
152nd or
144th St. Station
Additional Personnel Needed:
3 Battalion Chiefs
2 Additional Secretaries
4 Inspectors /Public Educators
Total Additional Personnel 67 FTE
Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor
- 1 engine with 3 firefighters per shift.
- 1 engine with 3 firefighters per shift, 1 aid
car with 2 firefighters per shift.
The approximate budget for this additional staff is 3.7 million,
added to Tukwila Fire Departments 2.6 million would equal 6.3
million.
This figure could be reduced slightly through the use of volun-
teer personnel assuming King County Fire District #24's count of
volunteers is correct and that they would be willing to continue
in that capacity.
2. Executive Summary
A. INTRODUCTIONr PROPOSED BOUNDARIES AND ALTERNATIVES
The purpose of this introduction is to guide the reader in using the Sea -Tac
Incorporation Study as an aid in reaching a decision on the relative costs and
benefits to the Sea -Tac area of incorporation. This particular study is for the
sole purpose of evaluating the feasibility and viability of incorporating the
Sea -Tac area as proposed by the petitioners (see Fig. I -2 for proposed
incorporation boundaries).
As part of this analysis we developed some alternative boundary
configurations so the Boundary Review Board (BRB) and the public could evaluate
an incorporation of a smaller area and could see the different impacts that would
occur if the proposed boundary were altered in a variety of different ways.
These alternatives were developed in concert with input from all the neighboring
and adjacent cities. The alternatives consist of deletions from the proposed
incorporation area with the assumption that the neighboring cities would
ultimately annex those areas (see Fig. 1 -3).
Our alternatives are described as:
Alternative #1: Annexation to Des Moines
.� Alternative #2: Annexation to Kent
Alternative #3: Annexation to Tukwila
Reduced City Alternative
The annexation alternatives are theoretical planning constructs for the sole
purpose of analysis; there are no specific proposals for the annexation of these
areas at this time. However, alternatives #1 and #2 would form logical
annexations if the remaining area did incorporate.
You will not find any section in this report that tells you whether
incorporation or any of the annexation alternatives are the "best" decision; that
is for each one of you to decide. What you will find are the facts about the
different aspects of service and the revenue and cost impacts of incorporation
or annexation. This will enable you to look at each service system and decide
whether you think incorporation or ultimately annexation to an adjacent city
would serve you better. The analysis does not tell you the impact of NOT
incorporating or not annexing; the implication is that things would stay the
same.
As you are reading through the report and trying to formulate your own
picture of the effects of incorporation or ultimately annexation, please keep in
mind the less quantifiable aspects of your decision. What will your community
look like five or ten years from now if you do or don't incorporate? Do you like
the status quo and how can you guarantee that things will stay the same? If you
don't like the status quo, what is the most effective way to change it,
incorporation or annexation? This is not just a decision about incorporation -
yes or no - but a decision about the future direction of your community; what
direction will that be and under whose control? What will happen to the area if
it does not incorporate or annex is an equally valid question that needs careful
consider tta on as you read and analyze this report. What about preservation of
your community identity? What about growth issues, crime, traffic congestion,
commercial sprawl, airport noise, limited recreational opportunities and
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ANNEXATIONS, ALTERNATIVES &
REDUCED CITY ALTERNATIVE
Annexation to Reduced City
Kent ••:••• Alternative
Annexation to ■.w. Annexation to
Des Moines Tukwila
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Tukwila
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Petition
Incorporation of Sea -Tac
as a city
Annexation of Foster
to Tukwila
Annexation of Thorndyke
to Tukwila
Annexation of Riverton
to Tukwila
Annexation of S. Angle
Lake to Des Moines
Annexation of Des Moines
Creek East to Des Moines
many more issues - facing the Sea -Tac area. For each of these issues you need to
decide whether incorporation or ultimately annexation to an adjacent city or
remaining part of unincorporated King County is the best way to address these
problems, for you as an individual, as well as for your community at large.
B. STUDY COMPLEXITY: SIMULTANEOUS PROPOSALS
This proposed incorporation of Sea -Tac, is further complicated by the
simultaneous proposal of five annexations which overlap the incorporation area.
Three of these overlapping proposals are annexations to the City of Tukwila and
they are being considered at the same time as Sea -Tac Incorporation. There are
also two overlapping proposals from the City of Des Moines; one of the petitions
has been denied and the hearing for the second one is scheduled. The status of
overlapping annexation petitions in the proposed Sea -Tac Incorporation Area is as
follows:
Brought By
Sea -Tac Citizens for
Improved Services and
Controlled Taxation
Residents of the area
Residents of the area
Residents of the area
City of Des Moines
Hearing Date
Nov. 15, 1988
Nov. 15, 1988
Nov. 15, 1988
Nov. 15, 1988
April 21, 1988
May 12, 1988
Denied - July, 1988
City of Des Moines Dec. 6, 1988
(These annexations are shown in Fig. IV -3, in Part IV Section 3 of this
report.)
The burden of providing information sufficient for the Board to properly
consider a proposal falls to the filing entity. When the entity is an
established governmental unit, the resources for this are generally available,
i.e., the City of Tukwila and the City of Des Moines have the burden to prove
that annexation is in the best interests of those residents in the proposed
annexation areas. In the case of an incorporation, not only is the amount of
information needed very substantial, but citizens' groups do not have access to
the necessary resources. Consequently, it has become the practice, if not the
adopted policy of King County, to fund incorporation studies when needed. The
money is appropriated to the BRB, which directs the study.
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Issue
This Sea -Tac "Incorporation Study addresses the feasibility and advisability
of incorporation only and is not intended to address the relative impacts of the
three simultaneous annexation proposa s to the City of Tukwila or the pending
proposal by the City of Des Moines. We are concerned that readers might become
confused when they see the phrase "annexation to Tukwila" or "annexation to
Des Moines ". This refers only to Alternative #3 and Alternative #2 respectively
in this study and has no reference at all to the simultaneous or pending
annexation proposals.
The City of Tukwila is also interested in looking at the fiscal feasibility
of annexing the entire proposed Sea -Tac incorporation area. The City has not
submitted a petition for this proposal, however, a study has been conducted which
evaluates the proposal and its potential impacts to the City and the Sea -Tac
Community.
It is our understanding that the citizen group Sea -Tac Citizens for Improved
Services and Controlled Taxation have submitted a compromise proposal to the BRB
and the City of Tukwila. The compromise consists of setting the western boundary
of the Riverton, Foster and Thorndyke annexations at 42nd Avenue S. instead of
Highway 99 in order to allow for public safety services to continue along the
length of Highway 99 under a singel jurisdiction thereby forming a more logical
service boundary.
The following diagram in Chart I -1 outlines the possible different decisions
that could be made as a result of the simultaneous petitions. We have also
included a list of the decisions that the BR8 is not considering at this time.
Alternative #1
Annexation to Des Moines
Alternative #2
Annexation to Kent
Alternative #3
Annexation to Tukwila
Annexation of Des Moines Creek
East to Des Moines
Annexation of Proposed City of
Sea -Tac to Tukwila
Reason
Theoretical Annexation Included
in this Study Only
Theoretical Annexation Included
in this Study Only
Theoretical Annexation Included
in this Study Only
Petition Submitted, Hearing
Scheduled for Dec. 6, 1988
No Petition - Theoretical
annexation being studied by
City of Tukwila
We encourage readers to familiarize themselves with the proposed
incorporation boundary and the various alternatives in this study so that you
have a clear understanding of the various options available for boundary
modification. A thorough understanding of these will allow you to distinguish
between theoretical annexations for study purposed only, and "actual annexation
petitions" that overlap the proposed incorporation boundary. We regret the
complexity and any confusion that may result therefrom.
Denied
Incorporation
of Sea -Tac
DECISION TREE
boundary modification.
Inncorporation
of Sea -Tac
with Boundary
Modification **
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C. HIGHLIGHTS OF RESEARCH FINDINGS
1. City of Sea -Tac Profile
• Population (1988) 33,000
o Projected slow population growth: 0.8% - 0.98% per year.
o Housing: (1988) 15,207 S- Family 48 %; M- Family 47 %; Mob. Homes 5%
o Land Area: With Sea -Tac Airport, 12.7 sq. miles
Without Sea -Tac Airport, 8.95 sq. miles
o Population Density: With Sea -Tac Airport, 2,600 /sq. miles
Without Sea -Tac Airport, 3,700 /sq. miles
o Employment: (1988) 19,900
(2000) 23,000 - 28,500
o Median Household Income: (1987) $22,906 - $41,678
(Range based on different census tracts in the Sea -Tac area.)
o Assessed Value (AV): (1988) $1,607,358,018 or $48,700 per capita
(23% higher than Auburn AV; 79% of Renton's AV)
o Taxable Retail Sales: (1987) $375 million or $11,400 per capita
2. Community Survey Results
a) Community Identity (127 respondents)
o Community Identity: 31% of all respondents identified their
community as Angle Lake; 23% identified their community as Sea -Tac.
None of the respondents to the survey identified their community as
Tukwila.
o 58% of those surveyed who lived and worked in the area indicated
that Sea -Tac was the name used 6 their business community;
followed by Burien with 20 %.
o Factors affecting community identity: Airport 72 %, Local School
55 %; Fire Districts 41 %.
o "If the Sea -Tac area becomes a city, would you identify with this
city as your community ?" 80% - Yes; 16.5% didn't know; 2.7% - No
o "Are the proposed boundaries of Sea -Tac a logical and natural
community ?" 75% - Yes; 7% - No; 18% - No Opinion
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o Bonding capacity: 1990: with voter approval: $41,864,784
1990: without voter approval: $12,559,435
b) Concerns and Priorities
o Traffic was a major concern for 77 %; followed by police protection
70 %, and preservation of neighborhood and zoning both with 65 %.
o Airport noise was a major concern for 64% of respondents.
o Respondents were asked for their top three priorities after
identifying their level of concern on issues.
o Police protection is a top priority for 32% and a second priority.
for 16% of respondents.
o Although respondents indicated they are very concerned (77 %) about
traffic, yet only 38.5% ranked traffic as a priority (1st, 2nd or
3rd).
o Thirty four percent believe airport noise, as well as expansion of
the airport, is a priority, with 19% indicating airport noise is a
top priority.
o Approximately 84% of respondents were either concerned or very
concerned about fire protection, however, less than 20% indicated
that fire protection was any type of priority.
3. New City Budget
Total Revenues = Total Expenditures $10.3 million
$ 3.5 Million Police 34%
$ 1.8 Million Public Works 18%
$ 1.2 Million Reserves 11%
$ 1.0 Million Non - Departmental 10%
$ .65 Million Legal & Judicial 7%
$ .49 Million Finance 5%
$ .40 Million Parks & Recreation 4%
$ .39 Million Building Department 4%
$ .26 Million Central Support Serv. 3%
$ .21 Million Administration 2%
$ .21 Million Planning 2%
$ .13 Million Legislative 1%
$ .06 Million Hearing Examiner Less than 1%
o City budget assumes no new taxes or charges - only the ones King County
now levies.
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5. Transition Process
• Transition process spans eight months
- City Manager (interim)
- Police Chief
- City Clerk
- Finance Director
- Public Works Director
- Planning Director
4. Services
o 64 Police Department personnel; 55 officers, 9 support staff.
o Double the current visible police presence in Sea -Tac area.
o Existing service providers to provide fire protection, library,
sewer and water service and refuse collection.
City to contract with King county, other nearby cities or private
contractors for street, traffic, storm drainage maintenance and
operation, city attorney, jail, municipal court, indigent defense,
public health services and many planning and engineering support
services.
o Personnel added gradually to be ready when they take over 60
days after official incorporation date, assumed to be January 1, 1990.
o Key personnel hired
6. King County Impacts
o 1988 Revenues from Sea -Tac Area: $9,771,768
o 1988 Expenditures on Municipal Services: $6,217,228
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Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Works
Roads & Engineering
Surface Water Management
Department of Parks, Planning & Resources
Planning & Community Development
Building & Land Development
Natural Resources & Parks
Judicial, Legal & Correction Services
Judicial Services
Legal Services
Office of Public Defense
Prosecuting Attorney
Correctional Services
Department of Public Health
Seattle /King County Health Dept.
Legislative Functions
Office of Zoning & Subdivision Examiner
General Admin., Budgeting & Support Services
Total
King CoL my Costs for Municipal Services - 1988
$ 2,413,671
1,135,527
425,000
87,430
816,111
84,414
201,300
85,409
16,688
186,301
316,600
78,870
17,137
352,770
6,217,228
° 1990 Revenues lost if Sea -Tac incorporates: $9,436,960.
King County would continue to get 15% of sales tax in area.
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7. Special "Purpose Districts
Fire Districts
FD #2 $ 185,541 20.0%
FD #11 ( #18 merged) $ 533,208 21.0%
FD #24 $1,478,880 99.0%
FD #26 $ 52,296 5.0%
Water Districts
WD #20 N/A 6.3%
WD #49 N/A 2.7%
WD #75 N/A 43.6%
WD #125 N/A 75.2%
Sewer Districts
Val Vue SD N/A 92.0%
Southwest Suburban SD N/A 0 %*
Rainier Vista SD N/A 11.0%
Des Moines SD N/A 40.0%
King County Library System $652,280 N/A
*Not served at this time
1988
Cost to Serve
Sea -Tac Area
% of AV in
Sea -Tac Area
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8. Alternatives
See Table I -2 -C -1 for a profile of major socioeconomic and fiscal parameters
for each alternative.
o No significant impacts for Alternatives 1 and 2.
Cumulative impacts of Alternatives 1, 2 and 3, (i.e. Annexations to Des
Moines, Kent and Tukwila)
o Dividing the community into several jurisdictions may create some
logical service boundaries for the areas that are being annexed, but may
leave the remaining unincorporated areas of King County with less logical
service boundaries.
• Cohesive planning to deal with the extremely urban nature and 24 -hour
hour activity in the area is hampered by multiple annexations dividing
the area into serveral jurisdictions.
o Local control of taxation, and ensuring tax revenues remain in the area
to provide improvements in local service commensurate with the degree of
impacts created by the presence of an airport and its 24 -hour
activity is also further restricted by dividing the area into
multiple annexations to adjacent cities.
• Tukwila would take over the assets of Fire District #24, Kent and Des
Moines would annex most of the district's remaining area. As a result,
Fire District #24 would be severely fragmented and unable to provide
adequate fire protection service to residents and businesses in the areas
remaining within unincorporated King County (i.e., south of S. 200th
Street, north of S. 208th Street, west of Highway 99 to Des Moines
Way South, and north of S. 200th Street between the Port property line
and Des Moines Way South).
o Fragmentation of the area would result in differential law
enforcement along Highway 99 posing law enforcement problems and
requiring substantial cooperation and coordination among
jurisdictions.
• Coordination and exchange of criminal information would be much more
time consuming and critical if the present County Police jurisdiction
surrounding the airport is fragmented between four jurisdictions.
Criminal elements range the airport strip and borders. (Personal
Correspon- dence from the Port of Seattle Police Department, August,
1988)
o Continuity of enforcement and criminal investigation activities could
be impaired by the number of jurisdictions servicing the "airport
strip" on east and south ends. (Port of Seattle Police Department)
Population
Land Area
Population per
square mile
Total 1988 Assessed
Valuation.(A.V.)
Per Capita A.Y.
Total 1987 Taxable
Retail Sales
Per Capita Retail Sales
Total. State Shared
Revenues
Per Capita State
Shared Revenues
Source: The Georgette Group
TABLE I -2 -C -1
Profile of Major Socioeconomic and Fiscal
Parameters for Each Alternative
Alternative #1 Alternative #2 Alternative # 3
(Annexation to (Annexation to (Annexation to
Des Moines) Kent) Tukwila)
1,500 670
0.68 sq. mi. 0.90 sq. mi.
2,205 744 2,933 2,772
$40,134,712 $21,299,456 $585,102,264 $1,545,923,850
$26,756 $31,790 $34,216 $50,143
$9,555,281 $950,000
$6,370
$68,760
$1,418
$30,713
$45.84 $45.84
17,100 30,830
5.83 sq. mi. 11.12 sq. mi.
$225,238,661 $364,553,963
$13,172
$783,864
$11,824
$1,413,247
$45.84 $45.84
9
Reduced City Alternative
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Alternative Annexation to Tukwila
o Highway 99's criminal activity could pose significant problems since
there would be multiple jurisdictions working on law enforcement in the
area, requiring much coordination and cooperation among Tukwila Police
Department, King County Police and the Port of Seattle Police Department.
o Dealing with public safety, traffic and crime issues along Highway 99
would become exceptionally difficult since part of the western boundary
of the annexed area is Highway 99 but those types of public safety
incidents and issues do not necessarily confine themselves to
jurisdictional boundaries.
o The area between Highway 99 and the Port of Seattle would also pose
significant law enforcement problems as this would remain an
"isolated peninsula" to be served by King County Police.
o Tukwila would take over Fire District #24 and its assets since more than
60% of the districts assessed value lies within the annexed territory.
The remaining areas of Fire District #24 would most likely have to be
served by the City of Tukwila since they would no longer constitute a
viable fire district.
Reduced City Alternative
frc ecyd
o Impacts would be similar to those for the of Sea -Tac.
o Revenues and expenditures would be about 97% of those projected for the
proposed City.
o Population would be 93% of the estimate for the proposed City of
Sea -Tac.
9. Land Use
o The new City of Sea -Tac would probably adopt the County Comprehensive
Plan and the adopted zoning from the Highline Community Plan Area Zoning,
1981.
° The City would likely draft an interlocal agreement with tht 1 County
Building and Land Development for continuation of service for
projects begun prior to incorporation.
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TABLE IV -3 -C -1
PROJECTED EXPENDITURES FOR THE
PROPOSED CITY OF SEA -TAC
FOR 1990 AND UNDER THREE DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR 2000
(1988 Dollars)
1990 First Year 2000 Projections
Legislative $ 130,900
Administrative $ 211,100
Finance $ 487,500
Central Support $ 261,000
Services
Legal /Judicial $ 649,500
Hearing 3 $ 58,500
Examiner
Police $3,463,700
Public Works $1,844,000
Building $ 392,500
Source: The Georgette Group
Of Operations Low Growth Mid -Range Growth High Growth
$ 141,800
$ 227,500
$ 527,900
$ 282,600
$ 731,800
$ 44,400
$3,902,500
$2,074,200
$ 300,000
$ 142,900
$ 229,300
$ 532,100
$ 284,900
$ 797,200
$ 60,000
$4,251,300
$2,259,600
$ 400,000
1. Based on population growth rates
2. Based on employment growth rates
3. Proportional to change in building permit revenues
4. Balance remaining after subtracting all above expenditures from total
5. Equal to revenue estimates
$ 144,300
$ 231,600
$ 537,400
$ 287,700
$ 876,300
$ 70,000
$4,673,000
$2,483,800
$ 470,000
Planning/ 1
Community Dev. $ 205,500 $ 222,500 $ 224,300 $ 226,600
Parks &
Recreation $ 395,500 $ 428,300 $ 431,700 $ 436,000
Non- Dept. $1,012,000 $1,140,200 $1,242,100 $1,365,300
Reserves $1,169,408 $1,162,020 $1,409,142 $1,721,594
Total $10,281,108 $11,185,720 $12,264,542 $13,523,594
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D. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, PLANNING AND RESOURCES
The Department of Parks, Planning and Resources is responsible for managing:
1. comprehensive community and resource planning
2. parks and recreation
3. building, land use, and other regulatory codes
4. the program authorized by the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974
5. administration of the Historic Preservation and Arts Commission
The department is divided into five division:
1. Planning and Community Development Division (addressed in
Section D -1)
2. Building and Land Development Division (addressed in Section 0 -2)
3. Natural Resources and Parks Division (addressed in Section D -3)
4. Policy Direction Division which provides overall administration
and policy direction to the whole department. It has a total
1988 budget of $234,260 and a staff of four full time employees.
5. Cultural Resources Division which provides programs and supports
arts, historical preservation and museum assistance activities.
It has a total 1988 adopted budget of $1,153,410 and the
equivalent of 11.6 full time employees.
1. Planning and Community Development Division
The Planning and Community Development Division serves all of
King County. It is responsible for the following:
o Draft, revise and support implementation of comprehensive
county -wide plans, community plans, functional plans and zoning
policies.
o Ensure plans are consistent with King County growth policies.
o Maintain Land Development Information System (LDIS). Prepare the
annual Growth Report on land development and population trends.
o Coordinate county planning and policies with other agencies and
jurisdictions.
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Section
Total
Division Budget
Administration
Community Planning
Comprehensive Planning
Housing and Economic Dev.
Program Administration
Block Grant Projects
Total
Total
$ 363,631
983,382
427,946
162,789
$1,937,748
$ 403,267
4,886,502
$5,289,769
1988 Adopted
Amount FTE
3.50
23.07
9.00
4.33
39.90
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
1988 Adopted
Section Amount FTE
12.00
12.70
24.70
o The Planning and Community Development Division administers the
CDBG program.
1988 Estimate of Costs of Planning & Community Development Services
For the Sea -Tac Area:
Specific Planning Projects (see Table III- 1 -D -1) $ 71,030
Administration (4.5% allocation) 16,400
$ 87,430
Table III -1 -D -1 shows planning projects in the Sea -Tac area.
Options
o The new city may adopt existing King County land use, historic
preservation and arts policies, programs and plans by reference as
an interim or permanent action.
o The city could revise existing or draft new policies, programs
and plans to reflect community needs and values. This process
could be done by either city staff or professionals on a contract
basis.
o The city could hire a planning director and staff or have the
director contract for planning services with consultants as
needed.
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PROJECT
Sea -Tac Area Update
Sea -Tac Share
Burien Update Plan/
Development Guide
Sea -Tac Share
McMicken Heights Plan
Sea -Tac Share
Tech. Assistance
Sea -Tac Share
Total Sea -Tac
Five year average:
TABLE III -1 -D -1
SEA -TAC PLANNING SERVICES
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
COST COST COST COST COST
$50,000 $149,000 $130,500 $27,000 $21,500
$45,000 $134,100 $117,450 $24,300 $19,350
$10,000
$10,000
$ 51,000 $21,000 $23,300
$ 5,100 $ 2,100 $ 2,300
NE Highline Plan $30,000 $85,500
Sea -Tac Share $ 7,500 $21,375
Interlocals $35,000 $36,000
Sea -Tac Share $35,000 $36.000
$95,000 $158,500 $164,500 $142,000 $164,000
$ 1,425 $ 2,378 $ 2,468 $ 2,130 $ 2,460
$56,425 $136,478 $125,018 $ 71,030 $ 81,485
$94,088
Source: King County Planning and Community Development Division, 1988.
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Issues
o The new city may opt to effect closer cooperation with, and
oversight of Port of Seattle planning at Sea -Tac Airport.
o The new city may wish to support ongoing King County planning
projects that address Sea -Tac community concerns.
o Continuity of plans and policies and their administration.
Historical preservation programs in the county may be overlooked
in the review process by a new city; conversely, they could be
enhanced due to greater interest in historic preservation.
o Local control over land use plans and policies.
o Accessibility to land use planning processes and decision making.
o Cost of land use planning services.
o Lead time to make decisions on real estate development projects.
O Coordination with adjoining cities, King County and the Port of
Seattle in developing comprehensive plans, policies and a zoning
ordinance.
O A new city may give the community a stronger voice in expressing
their cultural needs to the Arts Commission.
Impacts
o Incorporation by Sea -Tac means the city would be responsible for
all land use planning activities within its jurisdiction.
o King County Planning Divisions may experience a slight decline in
workload, however, the marginal decline will not be as large as the
4.5% Sea -Tac share of 1988 projects.
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2. Building and Land Development Division
The King County Building and Land Development Division (BALD) of the
Parks, Planning and Resources Department provides building administrative
services and arson investigation services through its Fire Marshall's
offices to all of unincorporated King County. The services include:
building permit review, inspection, subdivision review, code enforcement
enforcement and fire prevention programs.
BALD Office: 3600 - 136th Place S.E., Bellevue, WA
Division Budget
Manager's Office $ 1,845,612 4.00
Administrative Services 2,135,224 18.75
Subdivision Administration 2,207,423 54.00
Commercial /Multi- Family 2,155,177 51.00
Single - Family /Residential 1,828,081 47.50
Protective Services 1,311,017 26.00
Land Use Controls 509,952 14.00
Technical Services 670,987 14.50
Total
Performance Indicators
Activity
1988 Adopted
Amount FTE
$ 12,663,473 229.75
1986 1987 1988
Actual Estimated Projected
Residential Bldg. Permit Applic. 5,376 5,866 7,550
Commercial Bldg. Permit Applic. 1,571 1,410 1,883
Preliminary Plats 76 80 87
Final Plats 100 91 101
Preliminary Short Plats 862 1,083 400
Final Short Plats 360 360 390
Zoning Reclassifications 56 60 40
Unclassified Use Permits 8 8 4
Conditional Use Permits 40 40 20
Variances 50 75 70
Total Workload
8,499 9,073 10,545
Options
o The city could adopt those codes, regulations, fee schedules and
permit requirements which King County has operational within
unincorporated King County as an interim or permanent action.
o The city could draft or select its own codes, regulations, fee
schedules and permit requirements consistent with State standards.
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o The city could contract with professionals to assist with code and
regulation selection, fee schedules and permit requirements.
• The city could form its own Building Administration Department,
including a zoning administrator and hearing examiner, to plan,
administer and enforce the respective codes, with all work performed
by city personnel.
o The city could assign the building administration and enforcement
functions to other city departments with the requisite expertise.
o The responsible city department could hire professionals to perform
review, inspection and enforcement duties on a contract basis.
o The new city may require all development on Sea -Tac Airport
property be reviewed and permitted by the city. (This would be
similar to the city of Seattle, which currently reviews all Port of
Seattle waterfront development.)
o The new city may require only non - airport related uses on the
Airport property be reviewed and permitted by the city. (This would
be similar to King County which currently reviews all non - airport
related development on airport property.)
• The new city could delegate all development review and permitting
at Sea -Tac Airport to the Port of Seattle.
o The city could elect to "grandfather" in all projects previously
approved by King County or the Port of Seattle and allow them to
proceed as approved.
o The city could attempt to re- review all projects approved by King
County or the Port of Seattle and impose a moratorium on
construction until such review has been completed.
Issues
o Continuity of planning, administration, regulation and enforcement
of codes and regulations.
o Local control over building and land use policies.
o Citizen accessibility to building and land use administrative
processes and proceedings.
o Timely permit application processing by building and planning
administration.
o Cost of building administration services to Sea -Tac residents and
businesses.
o Local regulation of Sea -Tac Airport development.
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Total
Impact
° If the new city did not contract with BALD for building
administration services, some staff reduction might be required.
However, because of economics of scale, personnel turnover, current
unmet demand for BALD services and transitional BALD follow -up on
projects started before incorporation, these reductions would be
minimal.
Personnel and Cost to Serve Sea -Tac
Residential Services $109,101 2.9
Commercial Services 201,458 4.6
Subdivision Services 86,262 2.3
Land Use Control Services 35,620 .9
Technical Services 45,413 1.0
Protective Services 86,438 1.6
Mgt. & Administrative Services 251,819 1.7
$816,111* 15.0
* Costs to move BALD Division to Bellevue have been excluded from
this analysis.
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4. Land Use Plan and Policy Effects of Incorporation
The proposed Sea -Tac incorporation area is currently within the
unincorporated area of King County and thereby subject to the provision of King
County plans, policies, and ordinances. In addition, the proposed incorporation
area is subject to certain community, sub -area and special district plans and
policies.
A. KING COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The County adopted its first comprehensive plan in 1964, and since then more
than 30 plan amendments have been adopted. In the interest of plan and policy
consistency, the County established the Growth Management Program (1978) to
re- examine and revise the comprehensive plan. The Growth Management Program, in
turn, lead to the development of the Growth Management Policy Guidelines (1979),
a Draft General Development Guide (1980), and the decision to develop a new
comprehensive plan rather than to continue amending the 1964 document.
A new comprehensive plan was adopted in 1985 and is the legally recognized
framework for plans and regulations that govern land uses throughout
unincorporated King County. This framework for growth management simultaneously
encourages economic development, conserves farmlands and forests, protects the
environment, sustains quality rural and urban communities, and preserves open
space.
The Plan concept is guided by the Comprehensive Plan Map which includes
several land use designations. The proposed Sea -Tac incorporation area is
designated an Urban Area and includes Open Space areas. Urban Areas are planned
for development using a range of densities that have public services suited for
an urban environment. Open Space includes public parks and recreation areas and
environmentally sensitive areas protected by regulations.
B. COMMUNITY PLANS
The policies of the Comprehensive Plan provide the basis for more detailed
community plans and functional plans. Community plans, prepared by the King
County Planning Division, provide detailed land use and capital improvement plans
for local sub -areas of King County. Functional plans, prepared by King County,
special districts and other agencies, such as Metro, provide detailed programs
for public facilities and governmental services to support the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and community plans.
This section describes the applicable community plans and policies that
pertain to the land uses in and adjacent to the Sea -Tac incorporation area. The
planning area boundaries of the different community plans are shown in Figure
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KING COUNTY PLANNING AREAS
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Sea -Tac Area Update (proposed)
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IV -4 -B
Highline Community Plan 1977
The Highline Community Planning area encompasses most of the Sea -Tac
incorporation area, except for that area between I -5 and Tukwila city limits
in the northeast portion of the study area; and a small area between Orillia
Road and the Green River in the southeast portion of the study area. The
Highline Community Plan is the development and program policy guide for the
Highline area, used in conjunction with the King County Comprehensive Plan.
The Highline Community Plan provides a background description of the
planning area, proposes policies and guidelines for physical and economic
development, identifies area projects and programs and proposed community
development plans.
Highline Community Plan, Area Zoning 1981
The Area Zoning was adopted in 1981: this utilized the land use
designations and policy guidelines and requirements of the 1977 Highline
Communities Plan to formulate specific zoning classifications. These zoning
classifications are shown in Figure IV -2.
Sea -Tac Area Communities Plan, 1976
/� The Sea -Tac area is a sub -area of the Highline Community Plan. The
( CDtnmuni tyJ.s Plan was a joint effort by the Port of Seattle and King County
for the purpose of developing a coordinated plan of improvements for Sea -Tac
International Airport and the surrounding communities. The Plan area is
shown in Figure IV -1. For properties sufficiently impacted by airport
noise, the Plan recommended the establishment of a comprehensive noise
remedy program. This program involved acquisition of properties, purchase
guarantees, noise insulation, creation of easements, and the provision of
property advisory services by the Port to residents in the major impact
areas. Acquisition of noise sensitive property for Airport open use areas
has impacted the property tax base, the operation of special purpose dis-
tricts, and the integrity of numerous neighborhoods. The Plan recommended
providing financial assistance by the FAA for noise remedy actions, and
the implementation of extensive drainage, water quality, and park and
recreation programs.
Proposed Sea -Tac Area Update and Area Zoning, 1988
The study area for the Sea -Tac Area Update is contained wholly within
the proposed Sea -Tac incorporation area (Figure IV -1). The Sea -Tac Area
Update addresses specific issues in a portion of the Highline Community Plan
and reviews and updates, where necessary, policies from the 1976 Sea -Tac
Communities Plan. The Sea -Tac Area Update revises land use designations and
zoning from the Highline Community Plan. Generally, the Area Update
recommends zoning and land use changes to commercial and manufacturing uses
east of the airport and airport open uses north and south of the airport.
Panel recommendations on the proposed update are to be presented to the King
County Council during October, 1988.
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Sea -'Tic Incorporation Study
EXISTING LAND USE
Single family
Residential
Multi- family
Residential
Manufacturing
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M Georgette Group
Commercial
Airport Use
Park, Open
Space
Agricultural
F gum IV -2
IV -4 -B
McMicken Heights Proposed Area Zoning, 1985
McMicken Heights is a sub -area of Highline. This area zoning proposes
adoption of new multi - family zoning for the McMicken Heights area that is
located between SR -99 and I -5. The proposed multi - family zone areas are
shown on Figure IV -1. The intent of the area zoning is to maintain the
single family character of the McMicken Heights community by establishing
and limiting areas suitable for multi - family development.
Sea -Tac International Airport Master Plan, 1970
The Port of Seattle Airport Master Plan summarized the studies, plans
and designs that formed the basis for the final terminal Expansion Program
at the airport and for subsequent developments within the passenger terminal
complex.
Master Plan Update for Sea -Tac International Airport, 1985
This is a guide for the long -term development of the airport. It
identifies for the Port, the airlines, and the public what actions and
physical improvements are necessary to accommodate future growth of air
traffic and the changing trends in the air transport industry.
C. ADJACENT CITY PLANS AND SPHERES OF INFLUENCE
The adjacent communities of Tukwila, Kent and Des Moines have portions of
their respective regional planning areas located within the limits of the
proposed Sea -Tac incorporation study boundary. Several areas in the proposed
Sea -Tac incorporation area are proposed for annexation by Tukwila and Des Moines.
In addition, portions of the Kent West Hill and Valley Floor Plan areas were
included in the proposed Sea -Tac area. These areas area shown in Figure IV -3,
Spheres of Influence.
1. City of Tukwila
The portion of the Tukwila Planning area that overlaps the
incorporation study area is the area east of SR -99 and north of South 200th
Street. Tukwila is in the process of updating their 1982 Comprehensive Land
Use Policy Plan. The new plan includes policies related to airport
operations, noise, and land use compatibility. Three areas within the
Sea -Tac incorporation area have been filed for annexation to the City of
Tukwila: these include the Riverton, Foster and Thorndyke areas which are
located north of SR 518 and east of Highway 99 (see Figure IV -3).
2. Des Moines
The greater Des Moines Planning Area includes that southern portion of
the Sea -Tac incorporation area south of South 188th Street and west of I -5
Within this planning area, Des Moines has applied for annexation of the Des
Moines Creek East area and the South Angle Lake areas (see Fig. IV -3).
Annexation of the South Angle Lake area was denied by the Boundary Review
Board in June, 1988. The Des Moines Creek East annexation plan is currently
being revised and an election by the. City on this plan is expected in
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February or April of 1989. Also included are the municipal service areas of
Angle Lake and Lower Des Moines Creek. Des Moines adopted its Comprehensive
Plan in 1981; the plan includes guidelines for land use in airport noise
impacted areas. The Angle Lake Municipal Service area is an area that is
currently in.the planning stages for future annexation to the City. The Des
Moines Sewer District and King County Water District #75 would continue to
provide services for these areas if annexation is approved. Each annexation
area is being considered independently for annexation so that the entire
planning area would not be annexed at one time.
3. Kent
That area in the south east portion of the Sea -Tac Incorporation Area
located east of I -5 and south of S. 200th Street is part of the Kent
Comprehensive Land Use Planning Area. The latest revision to the Kent
Comprehensive Plan was in 1984. Most of the planning area in the proposed
Sea -Tac Incorporation Area is the West Hill Planning Area, but a portion of
the Valley Floor Planning Area, is also included (see Fig. IV -3). The West
Hill Area is designated primarily as single family residential, with
commercial uses adjacent to the SR -516 and I -5 interchange. Kent has not
submitted applications for annexation of this area.
D. LAND USE
The Incorporation Area is characterized as an urban use. It is surrounded
by several municipalities and communities, including Burien, Normandy Park, Des
Moines, Angel Lake, McMicken Heights, Kent, Tukwila, and Riverton Heights.
Sea -Tac Airport, which is the focal point of the incorporation area, has fostered
the development of commercial, retail and manufacturing uses. These in turn have
promoted service industries such as motels and restaurant.
Land uses are shown in Figure IV -2. These are based upon generalized
existing land uses as identified by several sources including the various
community and area planning studies and field work. Figure IV -2 shows land use
based on the Highline Community Plan, Area Zoning 1981; existing land uses as
shown in the Sea -Tac Communities' Plan Summary; the existing land use map shown
in the Sea -Tac Area Update, and confirmed by field survey work done in the study
area. (The most comprehensive land use map of the area is the Sea -Tac
Communities' Plan Summary).
1. Zoning
The Sea -Tac Incorporation Area contains a mixture of zoning
classifications typical of urban areas. The underlying zoning is
principally that of the Highline Communities Plan in which the area -wide
zoning was adopted in 1981. The proposed area zoning for McMicken Heights
and the Sea -Tac Area Update are currently before the county for
consideration.
IV -4 -D
Generally, the current land uses reflect the underlying zones.
Commercial and manufacturing zones are the dominant zone classifications
that surround the airport and along SR -99, with multi - family zones
separating the commercial and manufacturing zones from single family
residential zoned areas. This zoning pattern provides opportunities for
services along the arterials and buffers single family neighborhoods.
Manufacturing zones include light manufacturing (ML) and manufacturing
park (MP). These areas provide heavier general commercial uses and
industrial activities that involve the processing and handling of goods.
General commercial (CG) and community business (BC) zones primarily provide
for retail services but also may include limited manufacturing, recreation,
entertainment and general business activities. In addition, airport open
use areas (AOU) are located north and south of the airport. These areas
provide for economic uses and developments that are affected by major
airports (i.e. noise) and are compatible with neighboring residential areas.
Open space areas created by the Airport Noise Acquisition Program are
located to the north and south of the airport (i.e. the North Sea -Tac Park
located at South 136th - South 128th and between Des Moines Way and 24th
Avenue and the proposed Veterans' Cemetery south of the airport). These
open space areas also include sensitive areas adjacent to Miller and Des
Moines Creeks.
Residential areas typically contain single - family residential zones
with dimensional standards from 5,000 to 9,600 square foot minimum lot
sizes. Residential areas with 35,000 square foot minimum lot sizes (SE)
area also found primarily along the eastern hill slopes of the incorporation
study area. Multi- family zoned areas generally are within one mile of
Pacific Highway South and 1st Avenue South, the major north -south arterials.
Agriculture areas are located in the Green River Valley floor adjacent to
the river.
2. Environmental Development Constraints
The Sea -Tac incorporation study area has several areas which can limit
the suitability of developments. These sensitive areas include seismic,
erosion, landslide and 100 -year flood hazard zones, and streams, wetlands,
lakes and riparian corridors. The sensitive areas are shown in Figure IV -4.
The two major sensitive areas are those associated with the drainages of
Miller and Des Moines Creeks, and the steep side slopes which may be
susceptible to slope and erosion hazard. The area east.of I -5 in the Green
River Valley south of 188th Street also contains wetlands and soft soils
that pose limitations on development because of seismic hazards.
Policies have been proposed in the Sea -Tac Area Update to protect
sensitive areas. An issue of special concern is the water quality and
habitat value of Miller and Des Moines Creeks. Current studies are underway
to establish guidelines to improve habitat and resource value of these
streams. In addition to the policies drafted in the Sea -Tac Area Update,
the King County Comprehensive Plan includes policies for the protection of
sensitive areas.
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3. Shoreline Management
Angle Lake and Green River are the only shoreline segments within the
proposed Sea -Tac Incorporation Area that fall under the jurisdiction of the
King County Shoreline Master Program. The environmental designation of
Angle Lake is Urban and that of the Green River is Rural. These shoreline
designations allow certain types of uses and degree of development to occur.
Urban environment is an area of high- intensity land use and is suitable to
areas presently subject to extreme Urban type land uses or areas planned to
accommodate urban expansion. The purpose of the Urban Designation is to
ensure the optimum utilization of the shoreline for a multiplicity of uses.
The Rural Environment is intended for shoreline areas characterized by
agricultural uses, low density residential, and open space areas between
predominately urban areas. The purpose of the Rural Environment Designation
is to preserve agricultural land, restrict intensive development, function
as a buffer, and maintain open space and opportunities for recreation uses.
E. SERVICE PROVIDERS
1. Water
Four water districts serve the incorporation area. District #125 in
the north and #75 to the south serve the bulk of the incorporation area.
District #20 serves a small portion in the northwest corner of the area and
District #49 serves a small portion along the western boundary. All
districts receive water from the Seattle Water Department, with District #49
obtaining much of its water from several wells in the area. Each district
has mutual agreements with the adjacent district to share water in
emergencies, such as heavy fire flow requirements.
Water district comprehensive plans are designed to meet the future
service requirements based on anticipated growth and development of the
area. The districts report that existing facilities are adequate to serve
current needs. Capital improvement programs are proposed to renew and
replace undersized and outdated mains as the service continues (see
III -2 -B for details on water districts).
2. Sewer
The incorporation area is served by four sewer districts. Southwest
Suburban currently has secondary sewage treatment facilities and discharges
treated effluent into Miller Creek. Des Moines Sewer District provides
primary treatment with discharges to Puget Sound. The district has
completed design work for secondary facilities. Val -Vue and Rainier Vista
route wastewater to Metro's facilities.
Although the service districts encompass the planning area, several
areas within each district are served by individual septic systems. Some of
these areas are reported to have problems with high ground water tables and
failing systems.
IV -4 -E, F
Each of the sewer districts has a comprehensive plan to aid in the
development and improvement of service to the area and to coordinate with
other service districts and regulatory agencies. Each of the sewer
districts report adequate capacity in their existing system. Local
improvement districts are commonly used to finance improvements and
expansions of the system. (See III -2 -C for details on sewer districts.)
F. PLAN AND POLICY EFFECTS OF INCORPORATION
Incorporation of the proposed City of Sea -Tac would be conducted under the
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Title 35A: Optional Municipal Code. The newly
incorporated city would be required to develop specific plans and policies, such
as a comprehensive plan, shoreline master program, and environmental policies.
In order to provide public services, agreements would need to be developed with
regional and special districts.
1. Development of a Municipal Comprehensive Plan
Every city or municipality is directed by RCW Chapter 35A.63 to
prepare a comprehensive plan for anticipating and influencing the orderly
and coordinated development of land and building uses. The comprehensive
plan is to include two elements: land use and circulation. The land use
element is developed for designating the general distribution, location, and
extent of the uses of land (agricultural, residential, commercial,
industrial, recreational, educational, public, and other). The land use
element is also to include estimates of future population growth,
recommended standards of population density and building intensity for the
area covered by the comprehensive plan. The element is also to provide for
protection of the quality and quantity of groundwater used for public water
supplies, to reduce drainage, flooding, and storm water run -off, and to
provide guidance for mitigating those water discharges that could pollute
Puget Sound.
The second required element, circulation, consists of the general
location, alignment, and extent of existing and proposed major
thoroughfares, transportation routes, and terminal facilities. The
circulation element is to be correlated with the land use element of the
comprehensive plan.
The comprehensive plan also may include the following optional
elements:
o conservation element for the conservation, development, and use of
natural resources;
o open space, park, and recreation element;
o transportation element showing a comprehensive system of surface,
air, and water transportation routes and facilities;
o public use element showing general locations, designs, and
arrangements of public buildings and uses;
IV -4 -F
o public utilities element showing general plans for public and
franchised services and facilities;
o redevelopment or renewal element showing plans improving blighted
areas;
o urban. design element for general organization of the physical parts
of the urban landscape;
o solar energy element for encouragement and protection of access to
direct sunlight for solar energy systems; and
o other elements dealing with subjects that relate to the development
of the municipality, or to coordinate public services and programs.
Before the legislative body of a city can develop and implement
ordinances to coordinate development of land and building uses, such as
zoning ordinances, a comprehensive plan must be adopted. Incorporation
procedures allow for newly - formed municipalities to adopt the preceding
comprehensive plan (in this case, King County's 1985 Comprehensive Plan) in
its entirety or in part. The new municipality may elect to develop an
original comprehensive plan that may or may not use other municipality or
county elements as examples.
Developing the Comprehensive Plan is a lengthy process that is usually
done by in -house planning department staff in conjunction with planning
consultants. The typical time frame varies from two to eight years,
depending upon the number of elements included. The plan is usually
developed in stages by working on separate sub -area or community plans with
overall comprehensive goals governing the process. There is a formal public
hearing process that is required prior to adoption of any plan by the city
council. A land use code is usually developed after the comprehensive plan
and is used as an aid in implementing the goals and policies of the
comprehensive plan.
Where many of the elements have been strongly emphasized, a functional
plan is often developed. These may include recreation plans, transportation
plans, and sewer or water plans. Other elements that may appear in
comprehensive plans include: historic preservation, economic development,
energy conservation, and housing.
2. Shoreline Master Program
The Shoreline Management Act of 1971 (RCW 90.58) directs all county and
city municipalities in Washington to develop a Shoreline Master Program for
waterways with an average annual flow equal to or greater than 20 cubic feet
per second. Shoreline Master Programs are reviewed and approved by the
Washington Department of Ecology for consistency with the Shoreline
Management Act. Master Programs are required to have goals and policies that
guide shoreline use for the following seven elements: shoreline use,
economic development, circulation, public access, recreation, conservation,
and historical /cultural. Shoreline areas are to be designated as urban,
rural, conservancy, or natural environments, that have allowable land uses
associated with them.
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3. Environmental Policy
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) of 1971 (RCW 43.21 - -as
amended January 1984 as 197 -11 WAC) established uniform requirements for
environmental review of projects and programs. The Act required each agency
to develop its own SEPA procedures consistent with the state -wide rules.
The proposed City of Sea -Tac would be required to develop, through
ordinance, SEPA procedures for environmental review of projects and programs
within their incorporation boundaries. Sea -Tac could adopt the SEPA
procedures developed by the State in their entirety or could amend the State
procedures provided the adopted ordinance is consistent with State
requirements.
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Benefits (9 FTE)
Sub -Total
Personnel
Building Official
Administrative Secretary
Permit Coordinators (2)
Building Inspectors (3)
Contract Services
Engineering Services
Sub -Total Contracts
Office & Operating Supplies
Mileage
Office. Equipment
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Printing & Binding
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TOTAL
70,000
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1,000
1,000
$ 13,500
$392,500
Building Department
This department is responsible for review of all development plans and helps
ensure safety of all buildings in the community through inspection of new
construction and regular follow -up inspection of major buildings in the city.
Personnel include the City Building Official an Administrative Secretary, 2
Permit Coordinators, 3 Building Inspectors and 2 clerical staff. Engineering
support and permit processing services would be provided by contract. Because of
the variable demand upon permit processing resources, the Public Works Department
and Central Support Services will also be enlisted in engineering, technical and
clerical support to the Building Department.
Building Department Budget
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Planning & Community Development Department
The overall mission of the department is to guide land use development in the
city through carefully drafted policies, plans and zoning that reflect the
community's needs and stated priorities. The Intergovernmental Manager will work
closely with P &CD to make sure the city's interests are well represented in the
planning of projects by the airport; state highway; Metro Transit; and fire, sewer
and water district projects planning.
This department has three trained planners: the Director, an Assistant
Planner and a Planning Technician. The department secretary provides overall
staff support.
Planning & Community Development Department Budget
48,000
24,000
24,000
20,000
28,000
$144,000
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1. Office of Zoning and Subdivision Examiner
This office is a King County Council Agency. It provides a public
hearing process for zoning reclassification applications, planned unit
developments, land subdivisions, unclassified use permits and current use
classifications for unincorporated King County. It is sometimes referred
to as the hearing examiner.
300 King County Administration Building
500 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
1988 Adopted
Budget and Personnel Amount FTE
Zoning and Subdivision $265,686 6.0
Cost of Service
o The cost of the hearing examiner's services to the Sea -Tac community
would approximate $17,137.
Impact
o The impact of incorporation would result in a slight (6.45 %) decrease
in workload for the Office of Zoning and Subdivision Examiner based on
King County Building and Land Development (BALD) activity estimates.
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner is a part -time legaly official hired by the city to
conduct public hearings on land use applications, make a decision on those
applications or make recommendations to the City Council. The Hearing Examiner
is supported by one full time secretary.
Hearing Examiner's Budget
Personnel
Administrative Secretary $24,000
Overtime 1,200
Benefits 5,800
Sub -Total $31,000
Professional Services 25,000
Office & Operating Supplies 1,500
Office Equipment Lca 5„000
Sub -Total .2,500
TOTAL $58; -S
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Police Department 433-1808
MEMORANDUM
Vernon Umetsu, Associate Planner
Ron Waldner, Chief of Police
November 2, 1988
CCA/Georgette Group Sea-Tac Evaluation
On the surface, several basic differences exist between the two studies for police services.
Incorporation Annexation
Admin. staff 3 0
Patrol 48 30
Dets/Vice 6 13
Evidence/Services 2 4
Clerical 5 7
Total 64 54
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Cost 43,902,500 $2,900,580
A big question unanswered deals with the allocation of resources. A conservative estimate
of crime and calls for service for the Sea-Tac area would be in the following area:
Part I 2,875
Calls for Service 25,000
The incorporation proposal has taken a simplistic view of throwing uniform police at the
problem. The proposed police department mission statement indicates 8 patrol districts
are needed suggesting 6 visits by patrol officers to every resident and business in Sea-Tac
every 24 hours (2 visits per shift). The same thinking assigns only 6 staff to investigative
type work and 2 support positions such as evidence.
The "6 visit ", 8 patrol district concept may work for a private security company contracted
to check buildings but not a police department. On a 4 patrol district system, 25,000
calls for service annually justifies from 25 to 30 uniform "emergency response" patrol
officers. The problems of narcotics, prostitution, gangs, hotel and big business special
crime, non - street crime, and gambling need to be addressed by plainclothes and special
duty units.
The special criminal problems of the Sea -Tac area are not going to be resolved by more
police officers on the street. Emergency response resources need to be met for an under
three minute response time but a local long term commitment of specialists is needed to
route out and manage the more complicated criminal element.
In addition, it is shortsighted to believe that only two people are needed for crime
prevention and evidence if this is also to include the children's drug program, known as
D.A.R.E., department training, and community service officers. I would also suggest the
span of control for a 64 person department is to great for only two designated
administrators.
In addition, I have some concerns about a $17,850 patrol car - I suspect it could be more
like $20,000. Only two motorcycles are budgeted, I foresee a need for at least four. I
find no discussion of a jail - contract costs will be very expensive. I believe training costs
and supplies are short $5,000- $10,000.
The above is based on only my initial review of the consolidation report - needless to say,
a more finite budget document would be more telling.
RGW:td
File: F3017
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CITY OF TUKWILA
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Washington 98188 (206) 433 -1800
SEATACAREA
ANNEXATION STUDY
Prepared for the City of Tukwila
November 1988
MAYOR Gary L. VanDusen
ASSISTANT THE TO MAYOR John McFarland
COUNCIL Edgar D. Bauch
Joe H. Duffie
Mabel J. Harris
Joan Hernandez
Clarence Moriwaki
Dennis Robertson
Marilyn G. Stoknes
PLANNING DIRECTOR
PROJECT MANAGER
CITY OFFICIALS
STUDY TEAM
CCA inc
Stalzer and Associates
TDA Inc.
CITY OF TUKWILA
SEA TAC AREA
ANNEXATION STUDY
Rick Beeler
Vernon Umetsu
Maxine Anderson
Alan Doerschel
Don Williams
Tom Keefe
Ross Earnst
Ron Waldner
Dicksy Scott
Elizabeth Wilson
Julie Marcus
Linda Stalzer
Sarah Boettcher
Ross Tilghman
Margie Morgan
SEA TAC AREA
ANNEXATION STUDY
Page
SECTION 1. Executive Summary 1
SECTION II. Overview of The Sea Tac Annexation Area 6
SECTION III. Police Services 8
SECTION IV. Fire Service 14
SECTION V. Planning and Building Services 1 8
SECTION VI. Public Works Services 2 5
Streets and Roadways Subsection 2 5
Surface Water Subsection 36
SECTION VII. Community Facilities 40
SECTION VIII. Justice System Summary 45
SECTION IX. Health and Human Services 4 7
SECTION X. Other Governmental Services 4 8
Number
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MAPS
Boundaries
Police - King County
Fire District Boundaries
Community Services
Land Use Designations
Existing Arterial System
Existing Traffic Volumes
1988 Existing PM Peak Hour Levels of Service
Average Annual Accidents
Projected Traffic Volumes
Projected Traffic Volumes with SR -509 Extension
Recommended Street and Highway Projects
Drainage Basins
Sewer_ District Boundaries
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1 Estimated Revenues Sea Tac Annexation Area 2
2 Estimated Annual Expenditures by Tukwila Upon Annexation 2
3 Annual Expenditures by Tukwila with Sea Tac Compared
to Renton 3
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 1987 Calls for Service by K.C. Patrol District, Tukwila,
and in the Sea Tac Study Area
7 1987 Crimes by Patrol District and the City of Tukwila
8 Comparable Workload Indicators for Police Services
9 Summary of the Tukwila Fire Department and Fire Districts
Serving the Sea Tac Area 15
10 Service Level Indicators - Fire Protection 16
11 Municipal Case Court Load in Tukwila and Sea Tac 46
12 Subdivision Street Pavement Design Widths 27
13 Estimated Annual King County Road Maintenance Costs for
Study Area 29
14 Annual King County Traffic Services Costs for Sudy Area 30
15 Annual SR -99 Maintenance and Operation Costs 31
16 Transportation planning Costs for Sea Tac Area
Projected 1985 to 1990 32
17 Projected Levels of Service P.M. Peak Hour 33
18 Transportation Improvements Needed by 1993 33
19 Transportation Improvements Needed Between 1988 and 2008 33
20 WSDOT, Port, and LID /RID Planned Projects 33
21 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 34
22 Surface Water Management Projects 39
23 Annual Expenditures in Sea Tac Area Compared to Tukwila's
Total Expenditures 49
24 Annual Revenues for Tukwila Compared to Annual Revenues Est.
for Sea Tac Area
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SECTION I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION II. OVERVIEW OF THE SEA TAC ANNEXATION AREA
TUKWILA ANNEXATION STUDY
SECTION I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PURPOSE OF THIS ANNEXATION STUDY
The purpose of this study is to investigate the conditions in the Sea Tac Area
(boundaries of the Study Area are shown on Figure 1); to determine the costs
and revenues of Tukwila annexing and providing municipal level services to the
area; and to identify issues that will have major revenue and expenditure
implications for the City when the area is annexed.
This section provides a summary level report with information for both
Tukwila's elected officials -- to guide them in their decision - making -- and
for the citizens of Tukwila and the Study Area.
The study has been prepared with some urgency as the same Study Area is being
considered by the King County Boundary Review Board as a candidate for
incorporation. It is the City's hope that this study will assist residents of
the Study Area and the Boundary Review Board to consider annexation as an
alternative to incorporation.
MAJOR FINDINGS
The major findings of this study are:
• The Sea Tac Area is a densely populated, urban area with needs for
governmental services at an urban level.
• Tukwila can provide urban level services to the Sea Tac Area.
• Tukwila has the administrative structure to support providing services to
this area. An estimated 137 additional positions would be added to the
existing City management and services base to serve the area.
• The revenue generated in the Sea Tac Area, at existing Tukwila tax rate
would be sufficient to support annual operating costs for basic City
provided services including Police, Fire, Public Works, Planning and
Building Services, Justice Services, Health and Library Services, and
general government services.
Based on the size of the Study Area and the magnitude of revenues and
expenditures, annexation by Tukwila of the Study Area is clearly an
extraordinary undertaking -- Tukwila will more than double its annual
expenditures and septuple it's population with this annexation.
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
Through out this study 1988 dollars and 1988 estimates have been used. The
Sea Tac Area will generate about annual revenue from Property, Sales,
Lease hold Excise and Real Estate Excise Taxes, Licenses, State Shared
Sea Tac Annexation Study
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Revenues, and Charges for Services of about S11 million. These revenues
assume Tukwila's current tax rates. They do not assume a Business and
Occupation Tax, Utility Tax or new charges for services such as a drainage or
surface water management utility rate. Tukwila would anticipate annual
expenditures in the Sea Tac Area, to provide Tukwila level services, of about
$10.7 million.
Tables 1 and 2 below present summary level revenues and expenditures.
Table 1 SUMMARY REVENUES
SEA TAC STUDY AREA AND CURRENT TUKWILA (19888)
$1,369,498
363,500
568,191
556,950
2,295,534
2,602,011
2,814,709
General Government
Justice Services
Parks Maintenance i Recreation
Planning and Permitting
Police Department
Fire Department
Public Works
CITY OF TUKWILA 1988 BUDGET
Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Service
Fines and Forfeits
Restricted Revenues
Total Revenue
810,570,393
SEA TAC TUKWILA BASIS
JReal i.Personal Property 4,815,645 2,643,640 $2.996 per $1,000 of Assessed Value
Leasehold Excise 211,755 0 4% of contract rent.
✓Local Retail Sales 8 Use 3,561,607 7,509,674 1% of gross sales less K.C. share and State costs.
Other Misc. 0 224,300 Gambling,Franchise Fees,Sales,Etc.
8,589,007
82,674
1,331,324
356,850
209,076
502,086
Table 2 ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENDITURES BY TUKWILA
UPON ANNEXATION
11,071,017 11,919,139
10,377,614
210,700 Estimated M of businesses
851,225 Per Capita State rates
166,500 75% of costs
184,100 Number of notices and violation
129,000 REET and Motor Vehicle fuel tax
SERVING ESTIMATED
SEA TAC AREA STAFFING
$1,278,762 7
485,300 5
223,200 4
475,800 13
2,900,580 54
3,692,000 33
1,676,190 21
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The expenditure estimates anticipate providing urban level services to the
Study Area. This will significantly increase the level of police services
provided to the Study Area, although there may be some reductions in police
services provided to the balance of Tukwila. There will be a gradual increase
in the level of fire services with a particular emphasis on code enforcement.
Permitting and Planning services will also increase shortly after annexation
with the City assuming responsibility for coordinating with the Port on behalf
of the residents of the Study Arca.
Table 3 compares annual expenditures by the City with annexation of the Sea
Tac Area with annual expenditures for the City of Renton which is comparable
in size to the expanded Tukwila.
Table 3 ANNUAL EXPENDITURES BY TUKWILA WITH SEA TAC
COMPARED TO RENTON
CITY OF TUKWILA
General Goverment
Justice Services
TUKWILA
W/ SEA TAC
AREA
52,648,260
848,800
Parks Maintenance & Recreation 791,391
Planning and Permitting 1,032,750
Police Department 5,196,114
Fire Department 6,294,011
Public Works 4,490,899
Total S21,302,225
Population 37,700
SPECIAL ISSUES
CITY OF
RENTON
$2,341,805
795,125
3,911,904
1,080,417
5,480,149
4,282,210
3,387,276
$21,278,886
36,260
A major emphasis of this study is to determine if their are any hidden issues
that might cause serious political or practical consequences for annexation.
This section summarizes some critical issues for the City and its current and
future citizens to consider.
Sea Tac Area Characteristics. The Study Area has more than seven times
Tukwila's current population. This means, that with full annexation the
physical, political, and service make up of Tukwila will change dramatically.
The area has a relatively high percent (44 percent) of its residents in the
low to moderate income category. This compares to 19 percent County -wide.
Police Services. Crime statistics from the Study Area, support the contention
that the 99 strip demands an abnormally large percent of police resources.
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With annexation of this area, Tukwila Police will require sophisticated and
fully staffed "pro - active" officers to handle the 99 strip. The citizens
bordering on the strip are becoming more demanding that something be done to
curb the criminal activity in the area. They are seeking services, attention
and solutions that are more appropriately provided by a city than a county.
King County's current response time for Part 1 crimes, which include homicide,
rape, robbery and assault is 6:25 minutes. Tukwila's response time for Part 1
crimes is 2 :30 minutes. The cost estimates for Tukwila providing service to
the Study Area include significant improvements in police services.
Fire service to the area appears to be adequate. The primary issues with fire
service are assuring efficient deployment of firefighters and other fire
resources with annexation and assuring continuation of adequate fire
protection. The cost estimates for Tukwila level fire prevention services
assume a paid fire fighting staff (there are about 30 volunteer firefighters
now serving the area) and increased enforcement of fire codes in the Study
Area.
Tukwila would likely negotiate contracts with Fire Districts No. 2, 18/11, and
26 to continue to provide service to those areas they now serve. Because all
of Fire District #24 would be within Tukwila, the City would assume the entire
district and provide fire service to the Fire District 24 area through
Tukwila's Fire Department. Negotiating contracts with fire service providers
is anticipated to be a significant workload during the first year of
annexation.
Justice System proceedings with annexation may be significantly greater than
those currently experienced by King County. This increase would result from
increased police enforcement in the area. The increased workload for
municipal court may move Tukwila closer to a full -time regular Judge, City
Attorney and Prosecutor.
Planning and building services in the Study Area are critical. The presence
of Seattle Tacoma International Airport in the middle of the annexed area and
the concern of citizens impacted by the airport dictate that significant
planning services be provided. Several major parks, a cemetery and mobile
homes (noise) issues are in the middle of being negotiated between the Port
and King County. Undoubtedly they will look to an annexing City to honor
negotiated agreements and probably to participate financially in some
decisions. It is not clear to what extent an annexing City would be bound by
agreements or participation. It is clear that the Airport represents a large
ongoing planning workload.
Four Basins Drain in the Study Area. There are numerous surface water
management projects identified and planned by King County. The long term
status of these projects is of concern with annexation. Tukwila would need to
identify priority projects and funding sources. Tukwila is currently
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investigating the feasibility of establishing a drainage utility. Utility
charges may be necessary to support drainage capital projects. King County
estimates a minimum of $2,257,600 in capital facilities in the next five years
(1988 to 1993).
Streets, Roads and Signal maintenance, planning and operation are a major cost
item with annexation. The majority of the street facilities in the area do
not meet Tukwila's standards. There are 84.1 miles of residential streets
and 42.4 miles of freeways and arterials within the study area. Very few of
these roads have sidewalk or are of adequate width. All arterials are below
Tukwila's "widths for new construction" standards. However, they are
generally functioning at acceptable levels. Operating cost estimates
presented on Table 2 anticipate maintaining facilities at Tukwila's standards
but include no'capital funding for necessary improvements. Estimated capital
improvements to be funded by Tukwila upon annexation in the next five years
(1988 to 1993) are $5,981,000.
ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT
Each section of the report deals with a different service and has three major
parts:
o First, the existing conditions under which current government services are
provided, including workload statistics and current costs of providing
services are discussed.
o Second, Tukwila's current service levels and costs of service are
discussed.
o Third an estimate of the costs of Tukwila providing service
to the Study Area is provided.
As a service overview, it is anticipated that Tukwila would provide the
following services directly upon annexation: Police, Fire, Planning and
Building Services, Public Works including Streets, Roads and Surface Water
maintenance and management, Recreation and Parks maintenance, Municipal Court,
and general government functions such as Mayor, City Council, Finance,
Personnel, and City Clerk.
Certain service providers would be unaffected by annexation, including: water,
sewer, garbage, electricity and other utility providers, schools and other
special purpose districts.
Other services would continue, but under contract between Tukwila and the
service provider. These include library and public health services.
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SECTION_j,j. OVERVIEW OF THE SEA TAC ANNEXATION AREA
All data reported is actual or estimated 1988 data unless otherwise indicated.
In order to estimate data a variety of sources were used. While we are
confident that the data is accurate for planning purposes, for the most part,
accuracy is probably within ten percent.
ASSESSED VALUE 51,607,358,018
POPULATION DESCRIPTION
Population:
Number over 65:
Average Household Size:
Number under 15:
Estimated Growth Rate:
Percent low and moderate income:
AREA DESCRIPTION
Dominant Land Use
Type of development
Number of Businesses:
Major Employers:
Sea Tac Airport
Airport dependant uses on east side of airport;
multi - family clustered on major arterials around
airport; balance is single family with neighborhood
commercial.
0 to 5 employees
6 to 100 employees
100 or more employees
Total
Boeing
Alaska Airlines
Marriot Hotels
Host International
33,000
about average
2.26
about average
.88 percent per year
44 percent (K.C. is 19%)
Number of employees: 19,500
Estimated Employment Growth Rate: 2.07 percent per year
Housing Units: 15,200
Estimated Housing Unit Growth Rate: 1.43 percent per year
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PROVISION OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Fire Services:
Police Services:
Sewer Services:
Water Service:
Library Service
King County
Schools: Highline and South Central School Districts. (District 415 over laps
the area but has no schools in the Study Area.)
General Government: King County
Fire Districts Nos. 11 & 18, 24, 26 and 2
Southwest Suburban, Rainier Vista, Val View and Des Moincs
Sewer Districts.
Water Districts Nos. 20, 49, 75 and 125
King County Rural Library System
Planning, Courts /Criminal Justice, Health and Human. Services, Legislative
and General Administration, Animal Control, Police, Parks and Recreation,
and Public Works including: Streets, Roads, Surface Water, Garbage (not
collection), Engineering.
The Study Arca includes all of the area included in the Foster and Thorndyke
annexation analysis, but excludes that portion of the Riverton annexation area
north of S. 125. The boundaries of the Study Area are those used in the Sea
Tac Incorporation petition filed with the Boundary Review Board.
SECTION III. POLICE SERVICES
SECTION IV. FIRE SERVICES
SECTION V. PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
SECTION VI. PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
SUBSECTION. STREETS AND ROADWAYS
SUBSECTION. SURFACE WATER
SECTION VII. COMMUNITY FACILITIES
SECTION VIII. JUSTICE SYSTEM SUMMARY
SECTION IX. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SECTION X. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
SECTION III. POLICE SERVICES
Crime Profile
King 2
Nora 3
Nora 4
Nora 5
Nora 6
Unincorp.King Co.Total
City of Tukwila
Study Area Total 33,650
TUKWILA ANNEXATION STUDY
The Study Area requires an abnormally large percentage of King County's
existing police services due to the prevalence of vice and narcotics related
crimes and the presence of Highway 99. To serve the area, Tukwila will need to
create a Vice Patrol and expand its regular investigative unit. It is
estimated that an additional fifty four positions at a cost of about $2.4
million will be required to serve just the Study Area.
A. EXISTING CONDITIONS IN STUDY AREA
Table 6 compares calls for service in the Study Area with all of King County
and the City of Tukwila. 9.6 percent of the calls for service in
unincorporated King County come from the Study Area, which has only 5.7
percent of the unincorporated population.
Table 6 1987 Calls For Service by K.C. Patrol District, Tukwila
and in the Sea Tac Study Area
Population Est. % of Calls for Serv. Calls for Serv.
Dist. in In Patrol District Study Area
1986 . 1987(1) Study Area Number Per 1000 Number Per 1000
11,400 11,500 15% 4,434 386 665 58
13,800 13,900 75% 11,101 799 8,326 599
5,900 5,900 100% 4,239 718 4,239 718
6,600 6,700 100% 4,427 661 4,427 661
8,800 8,900 100% 4,848 545 4,848 545
561,183 574,477 234,851 409
4,700 11,335 2,412
Source: Police Department, City of Tukwila
Department of Public Safety, King County
Notes: (1) Estimated at the growth rata of .88 percent for unincorporated King County
22,505 669
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Table 7 (on the following page) shows the types of crimes occurring within the
Study Area. There is a higher incidence of all types of crimes in the Study
Area, compared to Tukwila and to all unincorporated King County. Notable are
the high rate of vice type crimes including prostitution and major problems
with gangs. King County reports that there are gang members operating in the
area. Gangs are a special problem for Police. Gang members are difficult to
identify and with out fingerprints or pictures, police records on them are
difficult to obtain.
Map 3 at the end of this Section outlines the King County Patrol Districts
that serve the Study Area.
Table 7 1987 Crimes by Patrol District and the City of Tukwila
King 5
Nora 3
Nora 4
Nora S
Nora 6
Precinct 4 Total
Unincorp.King Co.Total
City of Tukwila
11,700
14,100
6,000
6,800
9,000
201,200
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4,700
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15% 597
75%H 1,476
100X 533
100X 796
100% 677
15,597
16,353
1,936
Part I Crimes
78 709 4
28 1,250 2
412 42 9
Est. X of Total Violent Crimes(2) Property Crimes(3)
1987 Pop. in
Pop.(1) Study Area Number Per 1000 Number Per 1000 Number Per 1000
51 34 3 933 80
105 97 7 1,379 98
89 34 6 502 . 84
117 40 6 756 111
75 27 3 650 72
14,888
29,111
1,894 403
74
51 16,686
8,016
Total
Source: Police Department, City of Tukwila
Department of Public Safety,:_King County
Notes: (1) From-Table 6 for King County. Tuklwila's residential population is 4,700 however apx. 50,000 are day time occupants.
(2) ViolentCrimes :include homicide, rape, robbery and assail
(3) Property Crimes include burglary, larceny, auto theft and arson.
(4) Vice,inctudes common vice,indecent exposure, indecent liberties, and other morals charges.
(5) Other Part it crimes include fraud,:embeszlement, forgery, .simple assault, narcotics, and DWI.
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Part 11 Crimes
Vice(4)
All Other(S)
Number Per 1000 Number - Per 1000 Number Per 1000
303 26 . 18 2 285
1,141 81 276 20 865
387 .65 . 134 22 253
404 59 91. 13 313
325 36 94 10 231
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Level of Service
Police services are provided to the Study Area by:
o The King County Department of Public Safety,
o The Washington State Patrol, and
o The Port of Seattle (discussed in Section V. Planning and Building
Services)
King County. The Study Area is within King County Precinct 4 (Figure 2) which
serves a total population of 196,500 with 18 patrol districts. The Study Area
is contained within 5 of the patrol districts. See Table 7 for the population
of each patrol district and an estimate of the portion of the population
within the Study Area.
Precinct 4 has 91 commissioned officers allocated for patrol duty and
available for emergency response. There is at least one patrol officer on
duty in each patrol district at all times. The Department staffing is being
increased to have at least one emergency response person available for 90
percent of the calls for service. A Manpower Allocation Model is used by the
County to determine where additional patrol officers are required to meet the
stated goal for service.
In addition to the emergency response officers in Precinct 4, there are an 31
people that provide supervision, clerical support, crime prevention, vice and
narcotics. The vice and narcotics units are "pro- active" officers. Rather
than respond to reported crimes, or being available for emergency response,
they work undercover. Most of the vice and narcotics officers work in patrol
district Nora 3 which is fully contained in the Study Area.
Additionally, there are detectives from special units such as the Vice Unit
and the Narcotics Unit that serve all of unincorporated King County, but spend
a substantial amount of their time in the Study Arca. The Vice Squad is made
up of 8 Officers, including a Sargent. Of the 8 Officers, 4 work prostitution
and spend nearly all of their time within the Study Area. Two of the Officers
work gambling and spend a substantial amount of time in the Study Area. The
Narcotics Unit has 9 detectives and 2 Sargents. While no estimate of the
amount of time spent in the Study Area was available, most calls from
informants that the unit receives and follows up on are from the south part of
the County which includes the Study Area.
The County operates the Green River Task Force that would continue to serve
the area if required after the area was annexed.
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Service levels between jurisdictions are not easily compared because they
depend on the size of the area, density and profile of the population, and the
type of development in the area. However, there are some indicators commonly
used to compare service levels among jurisdictions. Table 8 compares the Study
Area, the City of Tukwila and the City of Renton (a comparable city).
The Washington State Patrol. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) serves the
area by providing response and patrol along Pacific Highway South and limited
access highways 509 and 518. The study area is served by WSP Detachments 3, 4,
5, and 6 with total of twenty -eight troopers. After annexation, the State
Patrol will provide regular patrol and investigative services to highways 518
and 509, but will no longer serve Highway 99. This is consistent with the
WSP's informal agreements with Des Moines and Kent. The WSP estimates that it
devotes the equivalent of 4.6 full time equivalent personnel to patrol and
accident investigation on Highway 99.
WSP provides crime lab services, computer access, fingerprint services,
criminal history record information, narcotics enforcement assistance, and
backup assistance to King County Police. These services would not change with
annexation.
Expenditures in Studv Area
King County Facilities and Equipment. Precinct 4 headquarters (land and
buildings), located outside the study area at 14905 6th Avenue Southwest, has
been valued at $1.7 million by the King County Assessor's office. The Precinct
has a total of 88 vehicles, 60 of which are patrol vehicles. A fully equipped
patrol car has an average replacement cost of $20,000, while the other
vehicles have an average replacement cost of $12,500.
A new shooting range is proposed for the area, the cost of which would be
shared by the Port of Seattle and King County. The cost of the project is
estimated at $778,809, with the King County share estimated at $535,356.
King County Expenditures Per Capita. The 1988 budget for the King County
Department of Public Safety was $38.4 million, which translates into $67 per
capita or $163 per call for service. Multiplied by the estimated population
in the Study Area of 33,000 this equals $2,211,000 spent in the Study Area.
If the calculation is done based on calls for service, it is estimated that
$3,668,315 is spent in the Study Area. The Boundary Review Board estimates
that King County's 1988 costs in the area are $2,413,671.
Washington State Patrol. Regular WSP patrol and investigative services on
Highway 99, which would transfer to Tukwila with annexation, are estimated at
a total of $239,100 annually. $147,200 of this is personnel costs and $92,000
is for equipment.
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B. TUKWILA LEVEL OF SERVICES
Crime Profile
Tukwila's calls for service and crime rate far exceed that indicated by the
population due to it's large commercial sector which constitutes over 30
percent of the City's land area. Tukwila has a daytime population of about
50,000 including employees and shoppers. Refer to Tables 6 and 7 shown
earlier which lists calls for service and crimes in Tukwila and compares with
the Study Area. Table 8 below summarizes workload indicators for King County
in the Study Area, Tukwila and the City of Renton which is considered to be
comparable to the study area in population.
Table 8 Comparable Workload Indicators for Police Services
Study Area
Tukwila (1)
Renton (Comparable City)
(1) Although Tukwila has a small residential population, it serves a day time
population of approximately 50,000.
Sources: 1988 Budgets for City of Tukwila; King County and Renton;
Washington State Uniform Crime Reports; Washington Association of Sheriff's
Police Chiefs and Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
Department of Public Safety, King County
Police Department; City of Renton
level of Service
lxnenditures
Part I Calls Number Expend- Response
Crimes For Officers iture Time
Per 1000 Service Per 1000 Per 1000 Priority I
78 22,505 0.2 559 6:25
412 11,335 3.8 5427 2:30
120 28,412 1.6 5138 3:00
The Police Department serves a population of residential 4,700 and a
commercial area of 896 acres with an estimated 50,000 day time population,
with two patrol districts. Tukwila has 30 commissioned officers, 18 of whom
are available for emergency response. The number of officers required is
based on the number of calls for service, assuming that an officer is
available 30 percent of the shift and that an average call takes 37 minutes.
The other commissioned officers provide conduct supervision, narcotics,
gambling and other investigations, emphasis patrols, and crime prevention.
The Department has 9 patrol vehicles at an average replacement cost of $20,000,
6 staff cars at an average replacement cost of $14,000, and 2 motorcycles for
traffic patrol at an average replacement cost of S12,000. The 1988 Budget for
the Tukwila Police Department is 52.3 million, equals $201 per call.
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C. LEVEL OF SERVICE AND COSTS OF TUKWILA SERVING STUDY AREA
For purposes of estimating the cost of service it is assumed that Tukwila's
service levels, including response time and officers per capita, to the Study
Area will be higher than that currently provided by King County and the
Washington. State. Patrol but lower than that provided to the existing City.
In reality, if the Study Area is annexed, police services will be equalized
throughout Tukwila and. Sea Tac. However, the above approach provides a basis
for estimating costs. It is estimated that Tukwila will add 54 new personnel
and the following new resources upon annexation of the Study Area:
o Four additional patrol districts;
o 24 emergency response officers including patrol sergeants, but excluding
traffic police;
o 6 traffic patrol officers;
A vice unit with 4 officers and one supervisor;
o 12 other professionals for investigation crime prevention, Community
Service Officer (CSO) and supervision;
o 7 clerical staff for records and support;
o 12 new patrol vehicles for traffic and emergency response;
o 10 new vehicles for vice investigations and all other professional staff.
o An estimated 3700 square feet of additional space at an estimated annual
cost of $16 per square foot, will be required to house the proposed
personnel.
o Summary of Annual Costs:
Personnel $2,185,000
Equipment* 312,930
Facilities 200,650
Insurance 202,000
TOTAL $2,698,580
Personnel includes the costs of outfitting officers. Equipment includes
annualized purchase, maintenance and operation of vehicles. Facilities
includes office space and communications charges. Tukwila currently
allocates all insurance costs to departments. However, for estimating
purposes the full insurance estimated with annexation is included under
Police costs:
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SECTION IV. FIRE SERVICES
The Study Area is currently served by four fire districts at an estimated
annual cost of $2.4 million. Cost of service to the area at Tukwila's service
level will be about $3.7 million. With annexation, the primary changes will
be an increased level of code enforcement activity and additional paid
firefighters in the area. Service may continue after annexation with modest
changes. Once full annexation is completed a study to determine the most
efficient number, use and deployment of personnel, equipment, and fire
stations should be conducted. This study would determine the best
arrangements to be made with three of the Districts to ensure that areas
inside and outside the study area receive quality fire service.
A. EXISTING CONDITIONS IN STUDY AREA
Fire protection and basic life support emergency medical services are provided
to the Study area by Fire Districts Nos. 2, 11 & 18 (now combined), 24 and 26.
(See Figure 3 at the end of this chapter.) The fire districts are supported
by fire district levies. Advanced life support services are provided by the
South King County Medic 1 program funded by the EMS levy and other County
funding. The Medic 1 program is a regional service that will not change after
annexation. EMS Levy funds are also allocated to fire districts for basic
life support services. The allocation formula is based on assessed value,
number of calls, and population. Table 9 on the next page summarizes data
from the four fire districts.
Fire District No. 24 is totally within the Study Area. The other districts
serve both inside and outside the Study Area.
Based on the districts' 1988 budgets and the portion of each within the Study
Area, it is estimated to cost $2.4 million annually to provide fire services.
The 1988 budgeted cost per call for service varies between $550 and $1200 for
the four districts.
In addition to services provided by the fire districts, King County provides
building, zoning, and housing code enforcement, fire plan development, fire
district co- ordination and arson investigation. It is estimated that the
equivalent of just over one person serves the Study Area in this capacity.
According to the fire districts administrators, County code enforcement and
coordination between King County and the districts is inadequate.
B. TUKWILA LEVEL OF SERVICES
The City of Tukwila provides fire protection and basic life support services
to a population of 4,700, a commercial sector of 896 acres, and 1,900
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Table 9 Summary of the Tukwila Fire Department and Fire Districts
Serving the Sea Tac Area.
Fire Districts
City of
011 & 018 026 *24 Tukwila
Assessed Value W /in District in Millions $868.1 $1,218.7 $551.1 5717.3 N/A
Basic Levy Rate $1.50 $1.50/1.00 $1.50 $1.50 N/A
1988 Budget in Millions 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.5 $2.6m
1987 Calls For Service 1983 3622 1459 2125 2540
Fire 544 3023 N/A 710 1249
Aid 1439 599 N/A 1415 1291
Population Served 35,000 54,000 25,000 28,000 6,600
Est. Pop. within Study Area 20% 21% SX 100% N /A
Est. of Calls within. Study Area ' N/A N/A N/A 100% N/A
Number of Fire Stations 3 3 1 2 1
Number of Fire Stations•W /in Study Area 1 1 0 2
Equipment
Pumper Trucks 5 5 3 6 3
ladder Trucks 1 1 1 1 1
Tanker • 1 -
Aid Cars 4 4 1 2 1
Staff Cars 3 3 1 4 3
Vans 1 1 1 2
Pick-ups 1 1 2 1 1
Rescue Truck • 1 •
Rescue Boat 1 •
Personnel
Chief . 1 1 2 1 1
Assistant or other Chief 1 1 2 2
Captains 1 - • 1
Fire Marshall - 1 1 1
lieutenants 2 4 3 8
Clerical 3 N/A 1 2 2
Mechanic 1 1 - .
Inspectors 1 1 1 2
Firefighters (Not inc. above) 21 18 11 12 30
Volunteers 27 65 25 31 2
Total Paid Personnel 31 27 15 22 39
Response Times (in minutes)
Fire 3.5 4.7 2.9 4.2 3.5
Aid 3.0 4.0 ; 2.9 3.5 3.5
Rating by the Washington Surveying
and Rating Bureau 4 4 4 4 " 4
Est.Costs For Study Area 472,654 413,171 74,692 1,478,729
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residences, and a large commercial /industrial sector in Fire District No.1
service area. Table 9 compares Tukwila's current service levels with those of
the fire districts serving the Study Area.
Although all four districts in the Sea Tac Study Area are rated 4 by the
Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau, Tukwila's Fire Department has a
higher number of paid personnel and larger budget relative to population
served and number of calls, than the other districts. Tukwila's existing fire
code is more stringent than those in the other districts.
Table 10 provides some service level indicators for Tukwila and the comparable
cities of Renton and Auburn.
Table 10 Servie Level Indicators - Fire Protection
Tukwila Renton
1988 Budget
Calls for Service(CFS)
Budget /CFS
Population
Budget /resident(1)
* paid firefighters
$2,602,011
2,540
$1,024
4,700
$554
39
(1) Tukwila serves a daytime population of 50,000
$4,282,210
4,652
$921
35,360
$121
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Auburn
$3,013,400
3,767
$800
30,790
$98
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C. LEVEL OF SERVICE AND COSTS OF TUKWILA SERVING STUDY AREA
With annexation, Tukwila will become legally responsible for providing fire
service in the Study Area. The existing fire districts will no longer collect
the fire district levies. The City has several options for providing fire
service.
Costs of serving the area will range from $3.1 million, (an estimate of the
current cost of providing service) to $4.2 million, (the estimated number of
calls in the service area at Tukwila's cost per call for providing service).
On an expenditures per capita basis using Renton and Auburn as comparable
cities, expenditures would range between $3.2 million and $4.0 million.
• Where a district is wholly contained within the Study Area, as in Fire
District No. 24, Tukwila will assume all assets, personnel and indebtedness
and provide fire service to that area previously served by District No. 24.
(RCW 35A.14.380) (See Summary for discussion of levy and issue.)
• If five percent or more but less than 60 percent of the assessed valuation
of the District is within the area annexed, (as in Districts 2, 11 and 18,
and 26) the district maintains ownership of the district's assets. The
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district is to pay the City a percentage of the value of its assets which
is equal to the percentage of the value of the real property in the entire
district lying within the annexed area. (No specific estimate has been
prepared. The percent of area shown on Table 4 is a rough estimate.)
the payment is to be made within one year, or within the time the district
continues to collect taxes in the annexed area. The fire district shall
continue to provide fire protection to the annexed area as long as it
continues to collect taxes in the area. (RCW 35A.14.400)
• The City may contract with fire districts to provide fire protection
service. It is assumed that Tukwila will initially contract with Fire
Districts Nos. 2, 11 & 18, and 26 to provide fire protection services.
• The cities of Renton and Auburn have no volunteer firefighters.
With annexation Tukwila will maintain the volunteer forces. However, if
this were not the case, there would be an immediate need for approximately
thirty additional paid firefighters to provide service at a level
comparable to Renton or Auburn;
• There are currently four fire stations within the Study Area. No immediate
need for new stations is anticipated;
• Additional resources devoted to code enforcement will be required. It is
estimated that three additional inspectors will be required.
• If the entire area is annexed, the City should conduct a study to determine
the most efficient deployment of personnel and equipment for the entire
area. Because the Study Area has been served by five and then four fire
districts, it is assumed that more efficient deployment might be possible
once the area is treated as consolidated with Tukwila.
• Once Fire District 24 is within the City it is assumed that residents in
the area would seek fulltime paid firefighters rather than volunteers. Cost
estimates assume converting 30 firefighters to paid status.
SECTION V. PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES
SUMMARY
The major planning functions in the Study Area center around coordination with
the Port of Seattle related to the Seattle Tacoma International Airport and
general land use planning and permitting. Port issues include noise impacts
from the Airport, displacement of mobile home parks, Sea Tac Regional Park
development and general Airport expansion and related transportation and
land use considerations.
Land use planning for the Study Area is currently completed through the King
County Sea Tac Area and Highline community planning processes. Permitting in
the Area is handled by the King County Building and Land Development Division
(BALD).
Tukwila Planning Department staffing costs to serve the Study Area will be
approximately $475,800. In addition to staffing costs, approximately
$30,000 will be required in one time capital costs for equipment.
A. EXISTING CONDITIONS IN STUDY AREA
The dominant physical feature in the Study Area is the Seattle Tacoma
International Airport. The Airport is owned and managed by the Port of
Seattle. Under the authority provided by the State, the Port functions as a
separate entity with legislative authority for activities on Port property. As
such the Port makes the land use decisions and processes permits for
development of Port property, has its own police and fire departments, and
works independently with the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) on flight
related regulations and issues.
Issues related to the Port and King County (and Tukwila should the area annex)
center around the impact of the Airport on the surrounding community and the
responsibilities of each jurisdictions related to these impacts. The programs
and /or issues where joint responsibility and participation is required include
the following:
1. The Noise Remedy Program
The Noise Remedy Program was started in 1975 and updated in 1985. The intent
is to mitigate the impact of Airport related noise on the surrounding
community. The Program has two components - Noise Abatement which is the
reduction of noise from Airport operations; and, Noise Mitigation which
involves the acquisition or insulation of homes in designated areas around the
Airport.
The Noise Abatement Program involves efforts that are specific to Port
activities and have little impact on the County. The exception is County
service on committees dealing with the impact of the Airport on the
surrounding community.
The Noise Mitigation Program requires a more time consuming cooperative effort
between the Port and County. Through the Program the Port either buys homes,
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2. Mobile Home Parks
pays for home insulation, or contributes a share to the cost of home
insulation depending upon the degree to which the property is impacted by the
airplanes. The County and the Port work closely on appropriate land use
designations for the noise impact area, particularly the area where homes have
been acquired and moved. The County actually developed a special zoning
category "airport open space" to apply in these areas.
Although the most intense cooperative planning between the Port and the County
has already taken place through the development of the Sea -Tac Community Plan
and the recent Plan Update, staff coordination is an ongoing activity
required by the nature of the situation and demanded by the people who live in
the area.
Mobile home parks are in several locations throughout the Study Area, one in
the Riverton Heights area and six in the Business Park area at south end of the
Airport. The mobile homes in the Business Park area, approximately 280 homes,
pose a special problem. They are in the area eligible for noise insulation
assistance from the Port. It is not feasible, however, to insulate mobile
homes. The parks offer reasonably priced housing for the occupants, many of
whom are elderly. Displacement of these homes is becoming more of a concern
as development pressure increases.
The County has initiated an effort to identify relocation sites for the mobile
homes and to ensure financial aid to the homeowners for the relocation costs.
The supply of available mobile home sites is limited and newer parks are
hesitant to allow older mobile homes to relocate to their facilities.
Consequently, a location for the mobile homes should they be displaced has not
been identified. The County is also negotiating with the Port to pay a share
of the relocation costs out of the funds that would otherwise be available for
home insulation. The goal of the County is to divide the relocation costs
between the Port, the private sector, and the County. The County and the Port
are also discussing the question of which of the two jurisdictions should
administer a relocation program should one be established.
There are approximately 280 mobile homes in the area in question. Per unit
relocation costs are estimated at approximately $3,500 -4,000 for a total of
$1,120,000. Should the area annex to Tukwila, the County, the residents of
the mobile home parks, the Port, and the general community would likely expect
Tukwila to share some of the financial responsibility.
3, Sea Tac Regional Park
The SeaTac Regional Park is located in the noise impact acquisition area at
the north end of the Airport. The Park has been in the planning stages for
approximately ten years and is a major issue to the surrounding community.
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Most of the Park area is owned by the Port and is vacant due to the relocation
or demolition of the homes acquired through the Noise Remedy Program. The
County owns the Sunset Park property which includes tennis courts and playing
fields and a Public Works and Park Department maintenance shop. The Highline
Community Parks Board (a local community group formed out of an interest in
the park) owns the Sunset Elementary School building and leases the land from
the Port for a community center. The Board also operates an equestrian
facility in the Park area.
The current plan for the Park involves the donation of the Port land to the
County in return for County land at the south end of the Airport that the Port
intends to sell to the Veterans Administration for a cemetery. Once the
ownership of the land is taken care of, the County will begin development of
the Park. Phase I will be funded by $5.5 million from the Port and includes a
new community center and a 100 ft. wide trail and buffer system around the
perimeter of the entire Park. These improvements are anticipated to be
constructed during the period from 1989 to 1990. Phase II will be funded by
the County ($5 -6 million) and includes ball fields and passive recreation areas
throughout the remaining portion of the Park. The County assumes capital
expenditures of about $1 million a year for a period of six years beginning in
1992.
The Park is also going to include a indoor firing range funded jointly by the
Port and County police. The estimated cost for the facility is $700,000. The
facility would be open to other police departments for a fee.
The Parks Division project manager for the SeaTac Park felt that the County
would retain ownership of the Park if the area annexed to Tukwila. Since the
Park is considered a community facility and the lack of adequate funding has
been a constant problem, he felt the County, the Port, and the citizen group
involved would likely ask Tukwila to contribute to the capital costs of the
facility.
4, The South Access Road
The South Access Road is proposed to run north and south through the Business
Park area and will provide the Airport parking facility with access to the new
SR 509 and SR 99. The road as planned will be funded by the Port, the County,
and new development in the area. A thorough discussion of the facility is in
the transportation section of this report. It should be noted here, however,
that a considerable amount of coordination with the Port and and the State and
planning activity related to conditioning new development will be required
over the next several years.
5. Land Use
King County has two community plans /area zoning documents that effect the
Study Area, the Highline Plan /Area Zoning and the Sea -Tac Update. The
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Highline Plan /Area Zoning was adopted in 1981 and covers the area east of SR
99 at the south half and 24th Ave S at the north half of the Study Area.
Zoning in the portion of this area known as McMicken Heights was updated
through a special area zoning effort in 1984. The area immediately
surrounding the Airport is in the Sea -Tac Update area which is currently
before the County Council for review and adoption. Figure 5 shows the land
use designations applied to the area by these plans.
6. Other issues
1. Port of Seattle
Veterans Cemetery The County is trading the Des Moines Creek Park site
(south end of the Airport) to the Port in return for the Port property in the
SeaTac Park area. The Port is talking to the Veterans Administration about
making the Des Moines Creek area available for a cemetery. There
is community concern and some difference of opinion about the project.
Third Runway At one point the Port was investigating the possibility of
expanding its runway area to the west. Because of the limited space available
for such an action and the magnitude of the controversy involved the effort
was abandoned. The need for more capacity still exists, however.
Consequently, the Port initiated current studies that are looking at using
McChord Air Force Base and /or Paine Field for some flights that would
otherwise use SeaTac. A citizen committee is working with the Port on the
issue. Regardless of the use of the other airfields, some expansion of
facilities at SeaTac may be necessary to provide needed future service. Any
expansion will be an issue with the community and will require the involvement
in some way of the jurisdiction governing the land around the Airport.
B. KING COUNTY LEVEL OF SERVICE
Services to the Port from King County include both an assignment of staff with
planning, housing, and other expertise when needed and an allocation of funds
in special cases such as the mobile home relocation issue. In terms of
manpower, staff from the Housing and Economic Development Division, Department
of Public Works Transportation Planning Division, or other County
departments /divisions are assigned on an as needed basis. Staff from
Community Planning are permanently assigned, however, as described below in the
land use section.
2. Land Use
Planning. King County is divided into community planning "sub- areas ". Land
use and general planning services are provided to these areas primarily by
staff from the Community Planning Section of the Planning Division. Based on
this system, a team of planners is assigned to the Highline /Sea -tac area; a
lead planner on a full -time basis and two assistant planners on a part -time
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basis. Using the 1987 King County budget as a guide, staffing at this level
costs approximately $73,000. This amount does not include supplies, support
services, or administration. The Boundary Review Board estimates King County
annual costs at $87,430.
The Highline Sea -Tac planning team is responsible for both land use planning
and some development review activities and for coordination activities with
the Port on issues impacting the community. In the later case, the planners
serve on special purpose committees organized to review Airport issues and
regularly work with Port staff.
The land use planning activities in the Study Area have been especially
intense over the last 3 years because of the McMicken Heights Area Zoning and
the SeaTac Area Update. Once the Area Update is adopted by the County Council
staffing requirements for planning will diminish. However, if the Business
Park area at the south end of the Airport develops as expected, considerable
staff time for development review will be required. Coordination activities
with the Port will continue as usual.
Permit Processing. The Building and Land Development Division (BALD).handles
permit processing. BALD estimates that an average of 4 percent of its
residential permit work or 377 permits is generated annually from the SeaTac
area. These include permits for new homes, alterations /additions,
inspections, and miscellaneous items (pools, rockeries, decks, etc). Almost 9
percent of its commercial permits (about 150) are generated from the study
area. Generally, these include permits for new buildings, alterations, and
inspections. BALD indicates its staff processes an average volume of 19
subdivision permits per year from the area.
BALD estimates that approximately $653,000 of its 1988 budget is used to
provide service to the study area. This translates to about 12.1 full time
staff positions. The Boundary Review Board estimates that BALD spends about
$816,111 annually.
It should be noted that the above figures were based on average permit
activity for the last 30 months. Future activity in the study area may
increase due to the development pressure in the Business Park area south of
the Airport. Projects in this area may be large and complicated which would
impact the level of staff time required.
C. SERVICE LEVELS AND COSTS TO SERVE THE STUDY AREA
Because of the history of planning activities in the Study Area, the ongoing
nature and intensity of the Airport issues, the increasing pressure for the
development of large business parks south of the Airport, and the organized and
active citizen groups, it can be assumed that the Port, the private
development interests, and the community will expect specialized planning and
permitting attention from Tukwila should the area annex. Normal permitting
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activities could also be expected to continue at the same rate experienced by
the County.
In terms of land use, this study assumes Tukwila will apply designations
consistent with those recently or about to be adopted by the County. Even
with this "status quo" approach, however, a significant effort will be
involved in translating the County's code to Tukwila designations. Tukwila
will also have to develop an "airport open usc" zone to be consistent with
County zoning.
The Tukwila Planning Department provides both planning and regulatory
services. Planning staff is responsible for both long and short term planning.
The Department does not provide planning services on a sub -area basis as does
the County with their community planning areas. The Department is also
responsible for environmental review (SEPA); zoning ordinance revisions;
regional planning and public policy activities; and substantial shoreline
development, subdivision, major development, and annexation proposal review.
The Department's building section handles building permits, building
inspections and enforcement of compliance with various building and zoning
codes. Finally, business license applications are reviewed by the Department
for compliance with land use regulation.
In 1988, the Planning Department has a total of 10.5 full time equivalent
positions in its budget. For the building permits and plan review functions,
there are one building official and two inspectors, one permit coordinator,
and a nonstructural plan reviewer. In addition, there is a $20,000 budget
for professional services contracts for plan checking services for major
projects. For general planning functions, there are 3.5 planners. One
secretary is shared between the building and planning functions. The Planning
Director administers the Department.
Annexation of the study area to Tukwila would likely require the following
staff:
Planning: 1 Intergovernmental Coordinator to work with the County,
State and Port on shared planning issues; 3 planners for short
term land use and policy planning; 1 planner for long range
regional planning; and 1 secretary.
Building
Activities: 1 plan checker; 2 inspectors; 1 permit technician; 1 assistant
planner to review site plans; and 2 code enforcement officers
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The above requirements equal 13 full time equivalent positions. A summary of
costs to serve the Study Area are:
Personnel $ 455,000
Facilities 20,800
Total Annual 475,000
Equipment (one time) $30,000
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Land Use Designations
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Multi Family
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Industrial Park
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Airport Opcn Use
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VI. PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
Currently, responsibility for roads and surface water management, planning, and
maintenance and operations rests with the King County Department of Public
Works. The information below outlines the existing physical condition of
facilities and the resulting problems and needs, and estimates the operations
and maintenance costs associated with the facilities. This information is
presented separately for each subject and is followed by a section describing
the staffing costs related to both should the area annex.
84.1 miles of residential streets and 42.4 miles of freeways and arterials are
within the Study Area. Residential streets are typically paved without curbs
and gutters. All arterials in the Study Areas are below Tukwila's "widths for
new construction" standards. There have been complaints about truck traffic
on residential streets. Four intersections have high accident rates.
Tukwila annual maintenance, operations, and planning costs for streets,
roadways, and signals would be about $1,203,500 for the Study Area. This is
estimated to increase to $1,232,000 with future projects. (The Boundary
Review Board estimates that King County spends $1,135,527 annually on its
Roads and Engineering Program)
Ongoing maintenance and operating costs for storm drainage systems in the area
is estimated at $205,000.
New facility rental and maintenance costs for all departments is estimated at
$239,590 annually.
STREETS AND ROADWAYS SUBSECTION
A. EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE STUDY AREA
The purpose of the streets and roadways analysis is to identify facilities
which would require substantial improvement at public cost to meet the City of
Tukwila's operating and design standards. This Existing Conditions section
provides an inventory of street facilities, current traffic and safety
operations, and estimates of' maintenance and operations costs.
1. Inventory
Portions of four State Routes (SR) are located within the study area; SR -5,
SR -99, SR -518 and SR -509. In addition, short segments of SR -599 and SR -516
are located in the study arca. The Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) is currently responsible for construction, maintenance
and monitoring of these roads. All state route facilities in the study area,
except SR -99, are classified as limited access. The limited access state
routes do not have at grade intersections but interchanges.
Streets. Current arterial street classifications by King County are shown on
Figure 6. These classifications are based on function and physical design.
Also shown in the figure are street design characteristics and traffic signal
locations. The Study Area contains approximately 126.5 miles of roadway.
The following table summarizes street miles by type or roadway.
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Street Types Approximate Miles
Freeways 8.9
Arterials - State 5.9
Principal Arterials County 2.91
Minor Arterials 1 5.2
Collector Arterials 9.5
Residential Streets 8 4.1
Total
12 6.5
The number of lanes on area roadways varies from 8 lanes on I -5 to 2 lanes on
most minor arterials, collector arterials and local access streets. Roadways
with 5 lanes are: SR -99, and S. 188th Street.
Roadways with 4 lanes are: SR -518, SR -509, and S. 200th Street.
The pavement condition on arterials ranges from fair to good. Shoulders on
arterials are usually paved. The types of road surface on County roads within
the study area include:
o 0.1 miles of gravel,
o 80.7 miles of asphalt concrete, and
o 30.9 miles of light bituminous.
Sample residential streets were inventoried. A variety of street construction
standards was found the Study Area. These residential local access streets
have 2 lanes and many are without pavement markings. The pavement is in fair
to good condition. Some streets have sidewalks, curbs and gutters, however,
not the majority. Most residential streets have some street lighting, either
continuously or at intersections. Where shoulders exist, they are typically
paved.
The speed limit on the freeways is 55 miles per hour (mph); 35 mph on most of
the arterials and 25 mph on the local access streets.
Bridges and Structures. Two King County bridges are in the Study Area.
Additional bridges, overpasses and elevated ramps providing access to SR -518,
SR -509, I -5, or I -405 are owned and maintained by Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT). One King County bridge is located on S. 156th
Street as it crosses over Miller Creek. This bridge is built on treated pile
caps and is in good condition. The other bridge is on 51st Avenue S. as it
crosses over S. 156th Street. This bridge is constructed with concrete
columns and steel beams and is in good condition. King County has no
reconstruction plans scheduled for either of these bridges.
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Traffic Controls. A total of 28 signals currently operate within the study
area (see Figure 6 for locations). Signals are owned and maintained by King
County or WSDOT. Signals operated by WSDOT include: the signals on SR -99 and
at the on /off -ramps for SR -509, SR -518 and I -5.
2. Standards
The Tukwila Subdivision Code specifies roadway widths for new construction by
street classification. These widths are separated for industrial areas and
residential areas. The widths apply to new construction, not existing
streets. They do, however, serve as a standard for Tukwila's desired street
widths. The standard widths are shown in Table 12.
Table 12. Subdivision Street Pavement Design Widths
Major Arterial (Principal
Secondary Arterial (Minor)
Collector
Local Street
60 feet
48 feet
Source: City of Tukwila, A Subdivision Code
Ordinance 1014, May, 1977
3. Operations
o SR -99/S. 188th Street at LOS F
o SR -99/S. 200th Street at LOS F
Commercial /Industrial Residential
60 feet
48 feet
36 feet
30 feet
The existing arterial street widths are all below these new construction
standards. A few roadways are close to the standard but many are well below.
The arterials that are within 1 -10 feet of the standards are SR -99 and S.
188th Street. The remainder are between 14 feet and 38 feet below Tukwila
standards. Some of these arterials, even though they are well below the
standards, do operate at acceptable levels. The next section will discuss
existing traffic operations and the projected conditions section will recommend
which streets should be improved to City of Tukwila standards to accommodate
projected traffic volumes.
Traffic Volumes and Level of Service. Existing traffic volumes are shown on
Figure 7. These were collected through field counts and from King County.
Levels of service for area intersections in the afternoon peak hour are shown
on Figure 8. These include key signalized and unsignalized intersections.
Two intersections operate below the Tukwila minimum acceptable LOS D:
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Traffic congestion is greatest in the southern half of the study area on SR-
99, south of S. 154th Street and on S. 188th Street. High traffic volumes
controlled by long (145 second) signal cycles produce these low levels of
service. In the northern portion of the study area, north of S. 154th Street,
traffic operates well within roadway capacity at both signalized and
unsignalized intersections.
Truck Traffic. No designated truck routes exist in the study area. Along SR-
99 truck traffic amounts to approximately five percent of total daily traffic.
This is typical of an urban commercial and warehousing district.
Complaints, however, have come to King County from residential neighborhoods
concerning truck traffic on residential streets. The complaints point to
truck traffic in the residential areas northwest of Sea -Tac airport, between
SR -518 and S. 142nd Street and between Des Moines Memorial Drive and 24th
Avenue S. King County is currently considering an ordinance restricting truck
traffic on S. 144th Street and S. 146th Street.
Safety. Accident records for the past 3 years were collected from King County
and WSDOT. Figure 9 shows the average annual data.
King County considers intersections with 5 or more accidents in one year as a
high accident intersection. These listings were reviewed for 1985 -1987. The
King County accident rating system for high accident intersections is based on
accidents per million entering vehicles. Where available the rates for 1985
to 1987 were averaged and are shown in the figure.
State data was evaluated for SR -99 and at the on- and off -ramp intersections
for I -5, SR -518 and SR -509. Data from 1985 -1987 were reviewed at these
locations. The State does not have a high accident location designation,
however, it has identified safety- related problem locations; those areas are
indicated on the figure. The high accident locations on state routes are
concentrated on SR -99. These accidents are likely due to the congestion and
high turning movements in this corridor. The intersection with the highest
number of accidents is SR -99/S. 188th Street with 37.3 average annual
accidents. The majority of these accidents (59 percent) were rear -end
collisions which are typically associated with congested conditions.
The locations with high accident rates (over 1 per million entering vehicles)
on County roads are:
Military Road /S. 133rd Street
Military Road /S. 144th Street
Military Road /S. 176th Street
Des Moines Memorial Way /S. 200th Street
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4. Maintenance and Operations Costs
Upon annexation, the City of Tukwila would become responsible for all
maintenance and operation costs on County roads in the Study Area and for
certain maintenance costs on non - access limited state routes. The estimated
total costs for these responsibilities is approximately $1,175,000 annually.
This section describes sources and allocation of these costs.
King County Roadways. King County maintenance and operation costs are
allocated in 2 areas; 1) roads and 2) traffic services. The maintenance and
operation costs include the necessary personnel, equipment and materials.
Roads. The Study Area lies in King County Roads Maintenance Division 3. The
County Road Maintenance Budget is divided into three basic areas:
o Division /Special Maintenance Budget funds for the repair and
replacement of existing facilities; including roadway drainage, sidewalk
maintenance, right -of -way maintenance, street cleaning, bridge maintenance,
facility and equipment maintenance, guard rails and right -of -way
landscaping.
o Major Maintenance Budget funds for activities performed by County -wide
special operations crew including paving, flood control, installing
sidewalks, guard rails and drainage - related utilities, landscape
restoration and shoulder restoration.
o Overlay and Sealcoat Contract funds for resurfacing projects.
The 1988 Roads Maintenance Budget for Division 3 was provided by the County.
The study area costs were estimated based on the percentage of total miles of
County roads in the study area which lie in Division 3. The per mile and
total costs that would be assumed by Tukwila upon annexation are shown in
Table 13.
Table 13. Estimated Annual King County Road
Maintenance Costs for Study Area
Type
Per Mile Total for
Cost Study Area
Division /Special Maintenance $4,130 $463,000
Major Maintenance $ 670 $ 75,000
Overlay and Sealcoat Contract $1,660 $186,000
Administration $ 330 $ 37,000
$6,790 $761,000
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Source: King County Division of Roads and Engineering
Traffic Services. Traffic Services includes striping, signs, signals and
lighting. Estimated costs for operations and maintenance for these items in
the study area are shown in Table 14.
Table 14. Annual King County Traffic Services
Costs for Study Area
Type Cost
Striping $ 10,250
Signs and Markings $ 67,000
Signals and Flashers $ 62,200
Street Lighting $ 59,700
Source: King County Traffic and Planning
$199,150
State Routes (SR).Upon annexation, the City of Tukwila would become
responsible for certain maintenance and operations functions on SR -99 only.
This is the only unlimited access state route in the annexation study area.
The State will continue responsibility for the limited access routes (I -5, SR-
509, SR -518, SR -516 and SR -599).
Maintenance responsibilities on state routes within City jurisdiction differ
for cities with population under 15,000 to those with populations over 15,000.
Tukwila's population is currently under 15,000, however, it would exceed
15,000 with this annexation. Therefore, upon annexation Tukwila would become
responsible for additional maintenance activities on SR -99 in the annexation
Study Area and SR -181 in the existing City limits. In addition, if Fire
District *1 is annexed this level of maintenance responsibility would be
assumed by Tukwila on SR -900.
The State provided estimates on current annual maintenance and operations
costs for SR -99 between S. 125th and S. 216th. These costs are shown in
Table 15.
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Source: WSDOT
The additional costs for maintenance on SR -181 and SR -900 were estimated using
these basic costs on a per unit basis. These additional annual costs would
be:
o $33,000 for SR -181, and
o $22,000 for SR -900.
Table 15. Annual SR -99 Maintenance and Operations Costs
Type of Cost Annual Cost
Maintenance and Plant Life $ 2,600
Traffic Signals • $ 67,000
Street Lighting $ 15,000
Striping, Pavement Markings $ 45,000
and Channelization
Signs $ 15,000
Bridge Sweeping and Cleaning $ 9,700
Total $154,300
These cost estimates are for the costs beyond what Tukwila is currently
spending on SR -181 and beyond what was estimated in the Fire District #1
analysis for SR 900. That analysis estimated costs for maintenance
responsibilities with a population less than 15,000.
5. Transportation Plannine Costs
King County costs for transportation planning in the Sea -Tac area were
provided by the Transportation Planning Section. These costs do not include
traffic engineering services such as the traffic counting program, accident
record program, preliminary engineering or construction management.
The planning costs for the Sea -Tac area for the 1988 projected to 1990 are
shown in Table 16.
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Table 16.
Total 32,0001 41,000 90,500 42,800 15,000 15,000
Sea -Tac Update 17,000 90,000 75,500 17,800
SR -509 Study 24,000
SR -99 Study 12,000
General Trans. Plan 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
• road adequacy
standards
• mitigation
• development review
S. 216th Street Study 10,000
Average Cost Per Year $56,050
Source: King County Transportation Planning Section
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
C. LEVEL OF SERVICE AND COSTS TO SERVE STUDY AREA
1. Projected Traffic Operations
This section describes the projected traffic conditions and the estimated
costs to provide and maintain acceptable traffic flow. The section describes
planned road construction and improvements, projected traffic operations,
capital improvement cost and timing, as well as projected operations and
maintenance costs.
Future traffic operations have been estimated from area traffic volumes
forecasts. Volume forecasts for this study were derived from King County's
"Sea -Tac Area Update" plan (March 1988), the Port of Seattle's "Parking
Facilities Expansion" Draft Environmental Impact Statement (September 1988),
and the "State Route 509 Extension Alternatives Study" (March 1988). The Port
of Seattle DEIS analyzed traffic impacts in 1993 due to an increase in airport
parking. The Sea -Tac Area Update and the SR -509 study evaluated year 2000
traffic operations.
Volumes for this analysis were projected for years 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008
based on average growth rates identified in the County's year 2000 forecasts
and proposed circulation changes. Figure 10 shows volumes for 1993, 1998,
2003, and 2008 without extension of SR -509. Figure 11 shows volumes for 2003
and 2008 with extension of SR -509. This extension is assumed to occur after
1998.
Levels of service at area intersections for the afternoon peak hour are shown
in Table 17. These assume that improvements including the airport south
access road and the 28th /26th Avenue RID are in place. These improvements are
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Intersection
*Widen 176th, Military Road + 8 phase signal.
* *Signalize; widen Military Road.
2. Street System
• extension of SR -509 to I -5.
described in more detail in the next section.
Table 17. Projected Levels of Service P.M. Peak Hour
No Action
1993 1998 2003 2008 2003 2008
S 128th St /Des Moines
Way C C C C
S 128th /24th Ave S B B B B
S 154th St /24th Ave S E
S 160th St /SR -99 C C D D D D
S 170th St /SR -99 D D E E D D
S 170th St /Military Rd C/D D /E ** D/E E/E
S 176th St /SR -99 C C C C B B
S 176th St /Military Rd B D C* C C C
S 188th St /SR -99 F F F F E E
S 200th St /SR -99 F F F F F F
S 176th St /42nd S C C D D
S 180th St /SR -99 C C D D
Street system improvements planned for the Study Area are shown on Figure 12.
These changes planned by King County, Port of Seattle and WSDOT include minor
improvements and major new construction. Area improvement projects are listed
in Tables 18, 19, and 20.
New Construction. Additional street and highway capacity is being considered
for the area immediately south of Sea -Tac airport. Specifically, these
potential projects include:
• construction of Airport South Access Road (on Port of Seattle property
to S. 192nd Street).
• 28th /26th Avenue S. Road Improvement District (RID) to connect airport
south access road to SR -509 extension.
These new roads would reduce traffic volumes on other area streets,
particularly SR -99, S. 188th Street and I -5 north of the future SR -509
interchange, by providing a continuous highway route for regional through
with SR -509
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traffic and by providing direct access to Sea -Tac airport from the south.
Other Improvements. King County and WSDOT have identified numerous
improvements for area streets in their Capitol Improvement Programs (CIPs).
These involve operational and safety improvements as well as enhancement of
bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Traffic congestion will increase
particularly at intersections south and east of the airport on SR -99 and S.
188th and S. 200th Streets. Even with the SR -509 extension, these
intersections would remain at low levels of service due to growth in adjacent
industrial and commercial properties.
3. Canital Improvements Cost and Timing
Road and intersection improvements required by 1993 are shown in Table 18.
These consist of operating improvements necessary to meet projected traffic
demands. Additional improvements to raise street standards by 1998 are shown
in Table 19.
Other improvements planned for the Study Area but which would not be the City
of Tukwila's responsibility are shown on Table 20. These would likely be
financed by the State or through private funding although some costs may be
incurred by the City of Tukwila (for example, preliminary engineering and
administrative costs for LIDs).
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Five improvement projects have been
identified by King County or WSDOT for bicycle and pedestrian use. These are
listed below in Table 21. Only one project has specific definition and a
planning cost: the pedestrian over/ under crossing of S. 188th Street.
Improvements along SR -99 are still being defined while the addition of bicycle
and pedestrian facilities to other areas represent plan policies for future
integration of facilities.
PROJECT & LOCATION
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
S. 156th near 42nd Ave. S. Nigh
North Sea-Tac Park
SR -99
Dos Moines Memorial Yy
Business Park
TABLE 21. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
KING CO. PLANNING CURRENT
PRIORITY COST EST. AGENCY CIP DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
$561,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
KC No
KC No
WSDOT No
KC No
KC No
transit /NOV improvements.
Construct pedestrian over /under
crossing.
Bike and pedestrian facilities.
Bike and pedestrian facilities.
Bike and pedestrian facilities.
'Bike and pedestrian facilities.
Traffic Mitigation With a traffic mitigation policy for private development
project, the City of Tukwila could be reimbursed for some of the improvement
costs identified for the annexation area. Traffic mitigation fees would be
SEA -TAC UPDATE
PROJECT NO. PROJECT i LOCATION
STU -7
STU -17
STU -25
STU -26
STU -12
STU -16
STU•19
STU-60
STU -62
STU-64
STU -65
STU -70
a
TOTAL
STU-23
STU-27
STU-28
STU-29
STU -30
STU -38
STU -39
TOTAL
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
S. 176th from
SR -99 to Military Road
Des Moines Wy from
S. 216th to S. 188th
Military Rd. from
S. math to S. 216th
Military Rd. from
Des Moines Way to SR -99
S. 154th from
24th Ave. S. to SR -99
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
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Des Moines Wy N S. 160th
S. 200th 8 SR -99
42nd Ave. S. 8 S 144th
Nilitary Rd. 8 S. 216th
Nilitary Rd. 8 S. 188th
Military Rd. 8 S. 170th
Des Moines Wy 3 S. 144th
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PROJECT N0. PROJECT ii LOCATION
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
40th Ave. S. (et al) from
S. 144th to S. 128th
S. 142nd/144th from
Des Moines Way to 24th Ave. S.
S. 144th from
Military Road to SR -99
S. 170th from
SR -99 to 51st Ave. S.
42nd Ave. S. from
S. 164th to S. 154th
24th Av.e S. from
S. 136th to S. 140th
S. 188th from
42nd Ave. S. to 1-5
TABLE 18. IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED BY 1993
LENGTH KING CO. PLANNING CURRENT
IN MILES PRIORITY COST EST. AGENCY CIP DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
1.0
1.88
1.75
2.0
0.58
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S. 154th to S. 144th
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High
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High
High
Nigh
High
Medium
Medium
Nigh
Low
Medium
Low
0.4 Medium
0.3 Medium
53,060,000 KC Yes
1993
51,201,000 KC Yes
1992
51,331,000 KC Yes
1991
51,209,000 KC Yes
1992
8536,000 KC No
573,000 KC Yes
1989
8185,000 KC No
877,000 KC No
5107,000 KC Yes
1989
548,000 KC No
5207,000 KC No
565,000 KC No
WAS
$8.099,000
TABLE 19. IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED BETWEEN 1988 AND 2008
LENGTH KING CO. PLANNING CURRENT
IN NILES PRIORITY COST EST. AGENCY CIP DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
5379,000 KC
8125,000 KC
553,000 KC
1.2 Medium $293,000 KC
0.6 Nedium $110,000 KC
N/A KC
• - N/A KC
NIA KC
$960,000
Widen to four lanes, upgrade signal,
build curb gutter and sidewalk.
Add two -way left turn lane, turn
charnel, pave shoulders,upgrade signals
Pave Shoulder, add left turn lane.
Pave shoulder, add left turn lane.
Reconstruct roadway, pave shoulders.
Traffic signal.
Add approach lanes.
Intersection/operational improvements.
Widen southbound approach.
Intersection /Operational improvements.
Intersection/Operational improvements.
Intersection/Operational improvements.
No Add curb, gutter and sidewalk.
No
No
No
NO
No
No
Pave Shoulders.
Pave shoulders.
Pave Shoulders.
Pave Shoulders.
Widen west side of street and
install sidewalk.
Add curb, gutter and sidewalk.
No Add curb, gutter and sidewalk.
SEA -TAC UPDATE
PROJECT N0. , PROJECT i LOCATION
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
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STU -1 S. 146th St. LID from
Des Moines Way to 18th Ave. S.
STU -13
STU•6
STU -3 SR -518
Westbound ramp a S. 154th St.
STU -4
STU -5
STU -24
STU•18
STU-63
STU-71
S. 146th LID from
18th Ave. S. to 24th Ave. S.
28th /26th Ave. RID from
S. 184th to S. 208th
South Access Road from
Sea -lac to S. 208th St.
SR -509 Extension from
S. 188th St. to S. 210th St.
SR -99 from
S. 200th to S. 154th
1-5 from
SR-516 to Tukwila Interchange
1-5 at Military Road
overcrossing
I-5 at Tukwila interchange
overcrossing
1.5 from
Tukwila to Albro Place
SR -99 from
S. 208th to S. 170th
SR -99 from
SR-518 to SR -599
SR -518 from
1st Ave. S. to 42nd Ave. S.
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
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SR-99 8 S. 208TH
SR -99 8 SR -518
1-5 8 S. 188th St. interchange
S. 188th 2 SR -99
24th Ave. S. 8 S. 216th
SR -99 (SR -518 to S. 272nd)
TABLE 20. WSDOT, PORT AND LID /RID PLANNED PROJECTS
PLANNING CURRENT
COST EST. AGENCY CIP DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
1200,000 KC No
1100,000 Private/ No
KC
52,400,000 Private No Construct 5-lane arterial on 28th /26th
Ave. between S. 184th and S. 208th.
5500,000 WSDOT No Allow eastbound S. 154th St.
traffic to access westbound SR -518.
N/A Port
560,000,000 WSDOT
150,000 WSDOT/
KC
N/A WSDOT
No
No
No
Yes
1500,000 WSDOT Yes
1991
1340,000 WSDOT Yes
1991
53,700,000 WSDOT Yes
1993
51,600,000 WSDOT Yes
1992
51,300,000 WSDOT Yes
1993
51,700,000 WSDOT Yes
1992
5250,000 WSDOT Yes Install new traffic signal.
1989
5415,000 WSDOT Yes
1990
N/A WSDOT No
$104,000 KC No
D.Moines
Rebuild signals.
Construct new road with curb,
gutter and sidewalk.
Widen roadway, construct curb,
gutter and sidewalk.
N/A WSDOT No Interconnect traffic signals,
Construct new Airport South access.
Extend SR -509 as • limited
access freeway to connect with SR -5.
Conduct feasibility needs study to
construct curb, gutter and sidewalk.
Feasibility study for NOV lanes and
hill climb lane.
Brdge deck resurfacing.
Resurface 2 bridges.
SDI and HOV bypass improvements.
Resurface.
Resurface.
Resurface.
5130,000 WSDOT Yes Improve illumination and signal
1989 detection.
Provide left turn lane, turn channels.
Intersection/Operational improvements.
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4. Protected Operations and Maintenance
assessed through environmental impact reviews of specific development
proposals.
The City of Tukwila will be responsible for the existing operations and
maintenance costs of $1.2 million of Sea -Tac area roadways. In addition to
these costs (which would increase with inflation) the City would be
responsible for maintenance of any new roadways and traffic signals. The
maintenance costs are estimated based on cent -a -line miles, therefore,
roadway widenings would not affect these cost estimates.
Two new major roads or road extensions are planned in this area. The SR -509
extension and the Airport South Access Road /28th /26th Avenue South. Both of
these projects would be constructed privately with non -City funds. The State
would maintain SR -509 because it would be a limited access road and the Port
of Seattle would maintain the South Access Road. The City would, however, be
responsible for maintaining 28th /26th Avenue S. This adds 2.15 miles of
roadway which is estimated to cost $18,500 annually to maintain and operate
and provide traffic services.
A minor new road, S. 146th, is also included as a proposed LID. This road
section is .3 miles long and would add $2,600 to maintenance and operations
and traffic services costs.
Two new traffic signals would be included in the area. One at Des Moines Way/
S. 160th and another at Military Road /S. 170th. These signals would add
$7,000 to maintenance and operations costs.
With these additional costs of 528,100, the total maintenance and operations
cost for roads would be $1,232,000 with the annexation of the Study Area.
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SURFACE WATER SECTION
The Study Area includes portions of four drainage basins. Approximately $3.3
million in capital projects are identified by King County for 1988 - 1993 +. The
County estimates that it is currently spending about $205,000 annually on
maintenance and operations in the Area including billing costs. (The Boundary
Review Board estimates King County spends $425,000 annually for the Surface
Water Management Program in the area).
King County has a mechanism for funding its surface Water Management Program
through charges to property owners. Tukwila is currently studying the
feasibility of setting up a drainage utility and charging property owners for
surface water management programs.
A. EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE STUDY AREA
Surface water within the Study Area is currently managed by King County.
Much of the information in this section is taken from Reconnaissance Reports
prepared by King County Natural Resources and Parks and Surface Water
Management Divisions. The data from the Reconnaissance Reports was updated
through conversations with several County staff.
1. Drainage Basin Conditions
The Study Area includes portions of the Des Moines and Miller Creeks Basins
and the Duwamish and Lower Green River Basins (Figure 13). The basins are
described below.
o The Des Moines Creek Basin covers a large portion of the Study Area
including the Seattle Tacoma International Airport, the SR 99 commercial
and industrial areas, and the Angle Lake and McMicken Heights residential
areas. The land use activity in this area has caused serious
environmental problems. Aquatic life in Des Moines Creek is almost non-
existent due to jet fuel spills, pollutant -laden runoff from commercial
development and the piping of portions of the Creek and its tributaries.
As a result of the jet fuel spills, a coalition of seven state and local
agencies was formed to identify and address problems in the basin. The
problems identified include serious erosion and landslide hazards;
flooding; and the lack of streamside vegetation and the degredation of
water quality from pollutants entering creeks.
o The Miller Creek Basin includes a small portion of the Airport at its west
and north boundaries (an area designated Airport Open Use), the Sea -Tac Park
area, and the single family residential area east of Des Moines
Way. The major problems in the Basin include erosion and sedimentation;
flooding; and loss of habitat from the lack of streamside vegetation and
the poor water quality conditions that exist in Lake Reba which receives
runoff from the northend of the Airport.
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o The Duwamish River Basin encompasses the northeast portion of the Study
Area. This part of the Basin is primarily developed with single family
residences with some commercial and multifamily uses along SR 99. The most
serious surface water problems in the portion of the Basin within the
Study Area are due to erosion, sedimentation, and localized flooding.
o The Lower Green River Basin covers the eastern most portion of the Study
Area and is almost entirely developed with single family homes. As in the
other basins, stream bank erosion and sedimentation are both problems.
• Domestic garbage dumping is also causing water quality problems in the
area.
King County in collaboration with other State and local jurisdictions has
recommended a series of actions to address the surface water problems
described above. Some are regulatory in nature, some involve joint planning
among impacted jurisdictions and some are specific capital improvements needed
to correct the most serious problems. The recommended capital improvements
are listed on Table 21 and shown on Figure 13.
King County has a drainage utility managed by the Surface Water Management
Division which is part of the Department of Public Works. The rates charged
by the utility to property owners within the Study Area result in an estimated
annual revenue of $651,450. Approximately 71 percent of this revenue is from
commercial and industrial properties including a substantial payment by the
Port of Seattle for the Airport property.
The King County Reconnaissance Reports identify all the known drainage related
problems and needed capital improvements in the basins studied regardless of
their priority. Once the needs were identified, priorities were established
by a Citizen Committee formed to evaluate Utility projects. Projects were
judged based on their location in a community planning area, then their basin,
then the seriousness of the water quality, flooding, and /or erosion problems
they are intended to solve. Because the County's Utility has a sunset clause
that takes effect in 1991, emphasis has been placed on projects that should be
completed within that timeframe. Six year CIP planning has also been done,
however. Based on the information in the Reconnaissance Reports and the
County's CIP, the timing of drainage related financial needs for the Study
Area is -
1988 - 1991 $2,085,600
1992 -1993 172,000
Unscheduled 1.037.600
Total $3,295,200
An additional $1,600,000 is included in the Reconnaissance Reports and CIP for
projects directly adjacent to and impacted by the Study Area draiange
problems. The County would likely be looking for shared costs on these
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•
projects. The projects and their CIP schedule are marked with an * on Table
21.
It should be noted that staff from the County's Utility believe the stimates
in the Reconnaissance Reports are quite low. Better estimates will not be
available until actual design on the projects is started.
One of the priority projects in the Study Area is a holding pond and drainage
system in the Tyee Valley Golf Course near South 188th street (project #1105
on Table 7). The project is needed to protect Des Moines Creek from jet fuel
spills and to slow storm runoff to the lower creek. The project was
identified as the #1 priority in the Des Moines Basin by the County's Citizen
Committee and the Des Moines Creek Watershed Management Plan. The project has
a budget of $455,000 and is currently under construction. The Tyee Regional
Detention Pond Interlocal Agreement between the Port and County outlines the
conditions under which the facility's construction and future maintenance and
operation costs will be shared by the two jurisdictions. Generally, the County
is paying for the major design and construction costs and the Port for
periphery costs.
In addition to the capital costs described above, the County estimated that
approximately $205,000 or about four percent of Surface Water Managements
annual operating budget is used to provide service to the Study Area. This
amount covers budget items such as finance and billing, small spot or
maintenance related projects, problem investigation, response to citizen
inquiries, and interlocal coordination with other impacted jurisdictions such
as the Port, State, and effected cities. This does not include time from
staff outside the SWM Division dealing with drainage issues; ie Community and
Resource Planning staff.
Maintenance of roadside ditches is included in the County road maintenance
program.
B. SERVICE LEVELS WITH ANNEXATION
Currently, Tukwila handles surface water planning and implementation as one
of many functions in the Public Works Department. Funding sources include
current expense, developer contributions, and special grants. Tukwila is
beginning a surface water management study that will propose a funding
strategy for drainage related improvements, possibly a utility rate similar
to King County. Such a rate would not be in place for several years,
however.
There are two issues /concerns should the area annex:
1) projects needed to solve identified problems will go unfunded or will
require a significant capital committment from Tukwila - -a funding source needs
to be identified; and,
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2) the revenue the County anticipates to pay for projects currently under
construction will no longer be available through their utility rates. This
situation will apply to the Tyee Regional Detention Pond and possibly other
projects depending on the County's CIP progress. Under these circumstances,
Tukwila could anticipate a request by the County for reimbursement for some
project costs.
Another issue raised by annexation is that without utility funded staff, the
cooperative effort between the various jurisdictions involved in the Study
Area's drainage problems could either be lost or slowed considerably or costly
to the City. From Tukwila's perspective the effort would require staff time
not currently available through Public Works or the Planning Department. As
stated above, the County estimates that approximately $205,000 is spent a year
on Study Area drainage related activities outside of capital improvements and
the maintenance of the roadside ditch system.
C. SERVICE LEVELS AND COSTS OF TUKWILA SERVING THE STUDY AREA
The above sections explain the capital improvement and operations and
maintenance costs associated with the annexation of the Study Area. In
addition, the Tukwila Public Works Department will have major staffing impacts
related to the administration and managememt of major capital improvement
projects, the provision of preliminary and construction engineering services
for minor projects, general transportation and drainage planning, the issuance
of permits for public utilities, and staff training.
Keeping the above responsibilities in mind, as well as the number of road
miles and conditions and the surface water problems in the area , the
following estimates have been made regarding the impact of annexation on
staffing levels in Public Works. •
increased maintenance responsibilities related
to buildings, equipment, and drainage and
Engineering and Planning
Increased facility Planning
The above requirements equal 21 FTE positions.
19.5 Full Time Equilvalcnt
1 (FTE) Positions
1 FTE Positions
Full costs for providing streets and roadway maintanence, operations and
planning, facility maintenance and planning and engineering and administration
is estimated at $1,676,190. This does not include in house engineering and
design that might be charged against capital accounts.
Table 22 - Surface Water Management Projects And Costs
DES MOINES BASIN
1101 Des Moines Creek Regional Pond
CIP Schedule 1991/92
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - unranked
1105 Tyee Golf Course R/D ponds to mitigate
Airport flows and impound toxic spills -
CIP Schedule 1988/89 (in progress)
Involves interlocal with Port
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - *1 in Basin
1106 Containment berm and weir at outlet to
wetland to mitigate Airport and other
urban developement flows.
CIP Schedule 1988
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #2 in Basin
1107 Channel improvement into existing R/D
to mitigate flooding and erosion
CIP Schedule 1992/93
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #4 in Basin
1108 Tightline discharge from pipe downbank
to creek to mitigate erosion
Unscheduled
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #6 in Basin
1109 Acquisition /expansion of private R/D
to mitigate downstream flooding
CIP Schedule 1992/93
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #3 in Basin
1111 400' of improvement to mitigate flooding
Unscheduled
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #9 in Basin
1102 900' improvement to mitigate flooding
Unscheduled
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #5 in Basin
1103 Detention dam to regulate flows
Unscheduled
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #7 in Basin
$777,600
$455,000
$180,000
$ 45,000
$ 43,000
$127,000
(dependent on land costs)
1110 300' improvement to mitigate flooding $ 25,000
Unscheduled (dependent on land costs)
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #8 in Basin
$ 71,000
Study Area Basin Sub -total $2,446,600
The following projects are located directly outside of the Study Area. The design on the
projects in is tied to design functions on projects in the Study Area.
$169,000
(evaluate with #1103)
$554,000
(dependent on land costs)
Table 22 (Continued)
MILLER CREEK BASIN
4204 Increase Lake Reba R/D capacity to reduce $290,000
downstream flows in Miller Creek /remove (Port controls surrounding
pollutants from Airport and SR 518 land)
CIP Schedule 1989/90
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #1 in Basin
4305 Instream R/D facility, berms, and weir
CIP Schedule 1990/91
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #3 in Basin
4206 Instream R/D facility to mitigate flooding $ 81,000
and ion
Unscheduled
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #9 in Basin
The following projects are located directly outside of the Study Area. The design on the
projects in is tied to design functions on projects in the Study Area.
*
4202 In stream R/D facility /earthen berms to
mitigate downstream flooding
Unscheduled
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #11 in Basin
4207 R/D enhancement of Creek Wetland #7 to
improve water quality of urban runoff
CIP Schedule 1989/90
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #2 in Basin
4210 R/D facility in Creek Wetland #4202 to
mitigate flooding and erosion
CIP Schedule 1992/93
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #7 in Basin
LOWER GREEN RIVER BASIN
3205 Installation of controls and excavation
of existing channels
CIP Schedule 1989/91
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #2 in Basin
DUWAMISH RIVER BASIN
1306 R/D facility to mitigate Tukwial flooding
CIP Schedule 1989/91
KC Citizen Committee Ranking - #1 in Basin
$ 76,000
Study Area Basin Sub -total $447,000
$498,000
(dependent on land costs)
$216,000
(dependent on land costs)
$120,000
$ 85,000
(dependent on right of way
Basin Sub -total $ 85,000
$222,000
(dependent on land costs)
Basin Sub -total $222,000
STUDY AREA TOTAL $3,295,200
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VII. COMMUNITY FACILITIES
No major impact on community facilities is anticipated with annexation of this
area. It is likely that King County would transfer jurisdiction of five parks
and a community pool to Tukwila. Tukwila's costs to maintain these parks will
be about $117,900 annually. Recreation program cost estimates range from
$105,300 to $802,000. Any changes in recreation programs would come after an
assessment of community needs.
A. EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE STUDY AREA
Community facilities located in the Study Area are identified on Figure 4 at
the end of this chapter. A brief description and address for each of the
facilities is presented below. The location and number of facilities help to
give an overall picture of the study area.
1. Parks and Recreation
There are seven parks, one pool, a community center, a golf course, five lakes
and a community club in the Study Area.
King County Parks
King County has several parks in the area as well as their Region III
maintenance shops.
South Central (Foster) Pool is located at 4414 S. 144th adjacent to Foster
High School. King County has a project in its 1989 CIP to remove asbestos and
othcr repairs for $357,575.
Sunset Play Field includes 18.2 acres of developed park with baseball,
softball and soccer fields, picnic tables, tennis courts, and restroom
facilities. This park is within the North Sea Tac Park area and the noise
impact area. (13659 18 S.). Alsb on this site is King County's Region III
parks maintenance facility.
Proposed North Sea Tac Park would offer recreational opportunities such as
natural wetlands and conservation areas, footpaths, active recreation areas
and play fields, equestrian facilities, an arboretum, a sports fishing museum
and a lake restoration area, if developed according to the Master Plan Update
(1987).
Angle Lake Park is a 10.5 acre developed site with a summer swim beach, picnic
table and play areas. The park is a gathering place for young people during
the summer and therefore has a higher than average cost for maintenance and
security. (19048 Pacific Highway S.).
Bow Lake Park is a small (about 4 acres) undeveloped park off S. 178 at
approximately 51 S.
McMicken Park is a small park (2.4 acres) with two tennis courts adjacent to
the McMicken Heights Improvement Club which appears to be a private community
center at 3730 S. 166th.
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Des Moines Creek Park is 106.1 acre undeveloped site currently completely
fenced with no public access. It is in the Sea Tac Airport clear /noise zone
to the south of the airport. It is likely this park land will be traded for
land at the north end of the airport. This park land will then be used for a
veteran's cemetery.
Valley Ridge County Park is a large park (27.80) with lighted soccer fields,
four tennis courts and Valley Ridge Community Center. The park is just
northwest of the S.188th and Military Road intersection and adjacent to Tyee
High School. (4644 S 188).
Southgate is a developed park with 5.7 acres at 42 S. and S. 136.
Grandview is a 37.5 acre community park at S. 228th and Military Road.
Other Recreational Facilities
Tyee Golf Course is located in the Sea Tac noise impact /clear area south of
Sea Tac.
McMicken Heights Improvement Club is located adjacent to McMicken Park.
2. Libraries
Library System of King County
Foster at 4205 S. 142d
Valley View 17850 Military Rd. S.
3. Schools
Highline School District
Bow Lake at 18237 42 S
Madrona at 3030 S. 204
McMicken Heights at 3708 S. 168
Riverton Heights at 3011 S. 148th
Valley View at 17622 46 S.
Chinook at 18650 42 S.
Tyee at 4424 S. 188
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7, Fire Stations
South Central School District
Thorndyke at 4415 S. 150
Foster High School at S. 144 and 42 S.
Showalter Junior High School at 4628 S. 144
Cascade Elementary School at S. 136 and 31 S.
Clover Park School at S. 128th and 18 S.
4, Post Office
U. S. Post Office at S. 154 and 32 S.
5. Housing Authority of King County
Riverton Terrace located at 14440 41 S.
6. King County Road Maintenance Facility
Division 3 Road Maintenance Facility is located at Sunset Park. Division 3
covers the area west of Tukwila, south of Seattle, north of Kent and Des
Moines. Although Vashon Island is in Division 3 there is a separate
maintenance shop on Vashon.
Fire District No. 2 Station # 3 is located at 3215 South 152.
Fire Districts Nos. 11 & 18 (now combined) has Station # 14 at 1606 S. 128- -
just outside of the study area, and Station # 18 at 4237 S. 144. Station # 18
is a small station.
Fire District No.24 which is totally within the Study Area and serves the
largest portion of the area, has two stations: Station # 1 at 3521 S. 170
(which has administrative space) and Station # 2 at 2929 S. 200.
Fire District No. 26 which serves a very small portion of the Study Area, has
no stations in the area.
8. Other Facilities
King County Police Precinct 4 is not located in the Study Area. It's located
at 14905 6SW.
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King County District Courts have no facilities in the Study Area. Airport and
Roxbury District Courts are located at 601 SW 149.
Police Training Academy 32 S. and S. 136.
B. SERVICE LEVELS WITH ANNEXATION
1. Parks and Recreation
Maintenance and Recreation Costs
The County has indicated that most of the parks are community oriented and
would be probably transferred to the annexing jurisdiction. This includes all
parks listed except North Sea Tac Park which is a regional park being planned
by the County, Sunset Park which is within North Sea Tac Park, Des Moines
Creek Park, and Foster Pool. Des Moines Creek Park, at the south end of the
Sea Tac Airport is likely to be used as a veterans cemetery under an agreement
currently being negotiated between the County, the Port and the Veteran's
Administration.
The County is likely to seek some contribution from Tukwila towards the
capital development of the North Sea Tac Park. The Park Plan calls for total
capital expenditures of $32 million for the development of the North Sea Tac
Park. The County spends about $8 per capita on parks maintenance and
recreation programs. The Boundary Review Board estimates that the County
spends $84,414 on Natural Resources and Parks Programs in this area.
Using Tukwila's 1988 projected park maintenance costs per acre of $5,130 per
developed acre it is estimated that, if Tukwila assumes responsibility for 23
acres of additional park land, it will cost $117,990.
Tukwila now serves about 20,000 County residents and has an established
administrative structure. It is estimated that recreation programs with
annexation, would average about $3.19 per capita or $105,300 for the Study
Area.
The City of Renton with a total population of about 36,000 spends about $26
per capita on recreation programs. About 30 percent of this is for a senior
center. Renton has 28 parks, a senior center, several recreation centers, a
swimming pool, and a Golf Course. About 6 percent of its expense is covered
by fees and charges with a net cost of about $24.30 per capita. At this level
it could cost Tukwila $802,000 to provide recreation services to the Study
Area. Until there are facilities in which to conduct recreation programs such
expenditures would not be made.
With annexation, there will need to be an evaluation of the recreation
delivery facilities and services. Eventually new facilities, probably
supported by voter approved special levies, will be required to serve the Sea
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Tac Area.
The City will loose some revenue currently generated by non City residents
fees at the Foster Golf Course. As golfers become City residents they will be
eligible for reduced fees. Loss revenue could be 5200 to 51500.
2. Libraries. Schools. Post Office. Housing Authority
Upon annexation of the Study Area most services and facilities would continue
under the jurisdiction of the existing service provider. However, annexation
will eliminate the King County Rural Library System levy in the Study Area.
It is assumed that Tukwila will negotiate a contract with the library system
to continue service. Tukwila's current contract with the library system is
for 519.53 per capita. For the Study Area this would be 33,000 times 519.53
or 5644,490. The library system is currently collecting taxes of 50 cents per
51,000 of assessed value. For the Study Area this is estimated at 5803,679.
It is assumed that Tukwila would negotiate a contract to pay at least the per
capita rate it is now paying for library services but no more than the library
system is currently collecting through it's levy.
3. Road Maintenance Facility
King County has expressed no intention of abandoning its road maintenance
facility with the annexation or incorporation of the Study Area. However, the
elimination of this area from unincorporated King County would reduce by more
than half the road miles to be maintained by Division 3. It is assumed that
some adjustment would be made.
Tukwila would likely require a facility in the Study Area in order to
efficiently maintain roads. Street and road maintenance service and costs are
discussed in Section VI. Public Works.
4. Fire Stations
Four fire stations are located in the Study Area. The two stations for Fire
District No. 24 would automatically become the property of Tukwila upon
annexation of the Study Area. Fire District No. 2 and Combined Fire District
Nos. 11 & 18 stations would be subject to some negotiated agreement between
Tukwila and the Fire Districts. Fire service is discussed in Section IV. Fire
Service.
5. Police Services
The Washington State Patrol has a car licensing facility in the Study Area.
This would continue under their jurisdiction. There are no other policing
facilities located in the Study Area. Police services and facilities are
discussed in Section III. Police Services.
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VIII. JUSTICE SYSTEM SUMMARY
Criminal justice proceedings with annexation will likely increase as a result
of increasing police enforcement activity. Excluding any workload increases
and based on the average case load for the King County Southwest District
Court, Tukwila Municipal court costs for the Study Area, are estimated to be
about $485,300. Tukwila would require about 1 FTE judge and 4 clerks to serve
the Sea Tac Area.
A. EXISTING CONDITIONS IN STUDY AREA
Civil and criminal justice services are provided to the Study Area by King
County. Services that are regional in scope and would continue to be provided
by King County with annexation include criminal prosecution, defense (for
qualified indigent defendants), adjudication and detention of adult felony
offenders and juvenile offenders, civil actions including divorces, small
claims and civil suits involving more than $10,000.
Services that are municipal responsibilities and transfer to the City upon
annexation include detention, prosecution, indigent defense, and adjudication
of misdemeanors committed by adults. These services are currently provided by
King County's departments of the Prosecuting Attorney, Human Resources, Public
Defense, District Courts and Adult Detention.
Southwest District Court serves the Study Area. Estimated case loads in the
Study Area are shown on Table 11 on the next page. Caseloads have been
estimated are on a per capita basis.
It is estimated that King County's costs of providing the "municipal services"
relating to the justice system (Jail Services Contract, Municipal Court Filing
Fees, Public Defense Services, Prosecution and Probation Services) at $9.31
per capita or $307,230 for the Study Area. (The Boundary Review Board
estimates the cost of these services at 486,698 at $14.75 per capita.)
Estimating costs on a per capita basis for this Study Area may understate King
County's actual costs to serve the area.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS TUKWILA
Tukwila's Municipal Court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses and other
violations of municipal ordinances. Most of these cases are crimes and
traffic violations occurring in Tukwila's large commercial area. Total 1987
Municipal Court expenditures were $156,700. Estimated 1988 expenditures are
$180,300, or $51.51 per citation processed.
Tukwila contracts for jail service with the City of Renton and King County.
Persons in custody for a felony or requiring medical attention are taken to
the King County jail. Those in custody for a misdemeanor are taken to the
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Renton jail. When a person is formally charged with a felony, the cost of
incarceration becomes the responsibility of the County. Jail service charges
to the City are on a person per day basis. The rate is $65 per day for King
County plus a registration fee and $35 per day for Renton. The City budget
for jail services in 1987 was $52,000 and for 1988 $60,000. Actual 1988 costs
to date are about $120,000.
Tukwila pays a City Attorney to prosecute cases and a public defender if the
prosecuted party qualifies. In 1988 costs for public defense were increased
to $111 per case. City attorney payments average an estimated $14.77 per case
prosecuted in municipal court.
Tukwila currently uses the Council Chambers approximately half time as its
court room.
C. COSTS FOR TUKWILA SERVING THE STUDY AREA
o With annexation of the Study Area, Tukwila_ will require an estimated
additional 1231 hours of judge's time, at a cost of $73,860; 4 additional
court clerks at an annual cost of $94,440 and space for the clerks at an
annual cost of $6,400 for a total of $174,700.
o On a per capita basis, costs to provide service to the Study Area could be
estimated at $307,200 using King County charges to cities.
o There would also be a one time cost to furnish the court room and offices
at about $25,000.
Estimated annual additional costs for other justice services are: Public
Defense $140,000; Prosecution $42,600; and Corrections $128,000.
Table 11 Municipal Case Court Load in Tukwila and Sea Tae
Study Area Tukwila
Infractions
Traffic Infraction
. Notices : 1569 1698.
Proceedings . 686
Parking.
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Proceedings
Citations /Complaints
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_Arraignments .
Non -Jury
Jury .
Stipulations
Ot ir, N. rings on the Record , 389
Other Criminal Traffic
Violations Charged 582 424
Trial Settings • 422. 352 •
Proceedings
'Arraignments 438 358
Non-Jury.. 42 94
Jury . 2 1
Stipulations .161 • 31
Other Nearings on the Record ` 873 297
Criminal Non- Traffic
Violations Charges 476' 993
Trial Settings 40S 571
Proceedings
Arraignments 389 689
Non-Jury 34 . 120
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Stipulations 80 87
Other Hearings on the Record 926 893 •
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SECTION IX. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Tukwila currently contracts with the Seattle -King County Health Department to
provide those services that are not provided by the Washington State
Department of Social and Health Services.
Services are currently provided to the Study Area by the Seattle -King County
Health Department. It is anticipated that with Annexation Tukwila would enter
into .a contract with the Department to continue services to this area The
estimate of annual costs to serve the 33,000 of the Sea Tac Area is $303,000.
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S CTION X. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
This section deals with governmental services not covered in other sections of
this report. Utility services currently provided by special purpose
districts, franchises and other providers would continue with current service
providers upon annexation of the Study Area by Tukwila.
Certain functions of general city government were not explicitly explored in
this study. However, general cost increases have been estimated for these
services.
Table 23. presents a summary of all services provided by Tukwila, that would
be provided to the Study Area upon annexation. The table also summarizes the
new positions that would be added to handle the increased workload.
Table 24. provides details on the revenue estimates summarized in the first
section of this report.
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Service 166,500 356,850
66,000 87,588
7,000 17,193
24,000 32,943
42,000 20,133
13,000 14,764
15,000 17,035
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