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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-10 Special Minutes7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE OLD BUSINESS Briefing on the fiscal impact of annex- ing Riverton, Foster Thorndyke area annexations. Res. #1090, approving a modified Fire Dist. #1 annexation area election method annex- ation. City Hall 045- 5 October 10, 1988 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Mayor Van Dusen called the Soecial Meeting to order and led the Councilmembers and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. MABEL J. HARRIS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MARILYN G. STOKNES, JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Rick Beeler (Planning Director), John Colgrove (City Attorney), Alan Doerschel (Finance Director), Ross Earnst (Public Works Director), John McFarland (City Administrator), Robert McQueen (Assistant Police Chief), Nick Olivas (Assistant Fire Chief), Viki Witschger (Personnel Officer). John McFarland, City Administrator, reviewed the background of the Fire District #1, Foster /Riverton /Thorndyke annexation areas. The estimates were derived from the EIS completed on the Fire District #1 proposal, conversations with King County, and the development of a series of assumptions relating to the provision of services by the City. The analyses were based on assumptions which will influence the levels of service and the anticipated expenditures related to the two areas. The assumptions of the projected revenues have a high degree of reliability. Estimated expenditures contain more variables and are not as accurate as the revenue projections. Split levels of service between the existing incorporated areas and any newly annexed area, are not acceptable as a general policy. Citizen requests for service and assistance will increase upon annexation to the city. The infrastructure in the areas under consideration have not been maintained to City standards by King County. Staff specialization and decentralization of services will likely occur. Problem solving and legislative issues will be more complex. Liability exposures and coverages will increase. An increase in the importance of the city's role in regional issues will occur. No large new commercial developments are planned for any of the areas under consideration. There are a number of "unknown" factors associated with the annexations that will influence the estimated expenditures. The definition of the three levels of service was explained. Other issues that need to be revisited in considering the merits of either or both of the proposals would be: a phase -in period will be required if either annexation is successful. This will allow for necessary time needed to staff, train, and equip the organization to meet expanded service delivery area; current posture of King County in regard to cooperation during transition period is not encouraging; Protracted administrative and perhaps legal actions will likely ensure; revenue shortfalls can be addressed through reduction in services or through alternative financing sources; certain programs identified by individual departments, such as storm water and permitting, will generate revenue that should assist in off setting anticipated expenditures. Corresponding adjustments will need to be made in the revenue projections to take this into consideration. Stuart Garnett, audience, asked if the bridge will generate money revenues for the City? Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, said not unless the City puts a toll on the birdge. Mr. Garnett, audience, stated with the amount of business in Fire District #1 there should be increase in revenue. The Fire District pays its own way. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT RESOLUTION #1090 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney John Colgrove read by title only a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, approving a modified fire TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES October 10, 1988 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Contd. Res. #1090, approving a modified F. D. #1 annexation area elec- tion method annexation contd. ADJOURNMENT 7:54 P.M. protection District #1 annexation area election method annexation. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. Council President Harris asked if administration had met with the County and if there was any more news. Mayor Van Dusen said there is nothing new to report. Councilperson Stoknes said from the people point of view the Council is very positive about this. The bridge is the question mark. The financial aspect is overwhelming. Councilmember Moriwaki said he is looking forward to the annexation. It is an area that will likely develop and change from industrial to retail. It is a good move for the City of Tukwila to annex. Council President Harris stated she agreed with Councilmember Moriwaki. The bridge is an unknown factor. Councilmember Duffie stated he is in favor of the resolution. Councilmember Bauch commented that most of the discussion has been financial. If there is impact it will be on the people of the City who pay the taxes. There will have to be an adjustment on the rates and the business people will pay that. None of the businesses have been represented here. Councilmember Hernandez said the City has been reviewing figures and they have been astounding. We have not solved the problem of the bridge and what the cost sharing will be with the County. Councilmember Robertson said the bridge is a concern. There have been fears and concerns. He felt sure the issue of the bridge could be resolved with the County. Also a concern has been as to how fast the City could grow. The staff is competent and will rise to the challenge. He stated he was in favor of the annexation. Councilmember Stoknes said her concern was the fire and police service and the people who might be in need of help. This concern was for the citizens of Tukwila as well as the annexation areas. Stuart Garnett, audience, stated Fire District #1 is coming to the City with almost $1 million. They have goodequipment and a new aid car. The Fire District will carry their own weight. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. fly/ j j f ez Mayor Gary L. Van Dusen N rma Booher, Recording Secretary