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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2015-09-29 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Utilities Committee ❖ Dennis Robertson, Chair ❖ Verna Seal ❖ De'Sean Quinn AGENDA Distribution: Recommended Action D. Robertson P. Brodin V. Seal R r R. D. Quinn nn M. H H art K. i<r Clerk File Copy Mayor Haggerton 2 Extra D. Cline e-mail cover to: A. Le, L. Humphrey C. O'Flaherty, D. B. Giberson Robertson, D. Almberg, F. Iriarte B. Saxton, S. Norris, R. Tischmak M. Hart, L. Humphrey G. Labanara Pg. 37 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 — 5:30 PM FOSTER CONFERENCE ROOM (formerly known as CR #1) in the 6300 Building Item Recommended Action Page 1. PRESENTATION(S) 2. BUSINESS AGENDA a) Storm Water Quality Retrofit & Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal a) Committee Approval Pg. 1 Department of Ecology Water Quality Grant Applications b) NPDES Program b) Information Only Pg. 3 2015 Surface Water Management Program Survey and Assessment c) Allentown Phase I and Allentown /Foster Point Phase II Sewer c) Information Only Pg. 37 Update on Sewer Connections 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. MISCELLANEOUS Future Agendas: Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 40 The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities Please contact the Public Works Department at 206 - 433 -0179 for assistance. Utilities Committee - 2015 Work Plan Description Qtr Dept Action or Briefing Status Andover Park West /Strander New Water Main Closeout with the TUC Transit Center 3 PW A 58th Avenue South Water Main Replacement Bid award 4 PW A Macadam Rd South Water Upgrade Design contract 2 PW A Completed Fort Dent Sewer Relocation Design contract (301 Fund) 1 PW A Completed Andover Park E Water /Sewer Main Replacement Design contract 2 PW A Completed Annual Sewer Repair Program Bid award — Side Sewer at 56th Ave S 2 PW A Completed CBD Sanitary Sewer Rehab 2015 Bid award 3 PW A Closeout 4 PW A CBD Sewer Repair Update & Closeout 3 PW B Sewer Lift Station #2 Upgrades Bid award 3 PW A Sewer Repair West of Strander Blvd Bridge Bid award 4 PW A GIS Inventory of Sewer System Design consultant 4 PW A Annual Small Drainage Program Bid award 2 PW A Completed 2016 program design contract 4 PW A Longacres Way Project 3 PW B Completed NPDES Annual update 3 PW B Completed East Marginal Way S Stormwater Outfalls Grant acceptance 4 PW A East Marginal Way S Storm Pipe Replacement Construction Status update & Closeout 4 PW B Tukwila 205 Levee Certification Phase 1 Funding Options (per Budget discussion) 3 PW B Chinook Wind Design consultant 2016? PW A OTHER Water Asset Management Briefing 4 PW B King County Grant for Recycling Assistance - DCD 1 DCD A Complete 2/2 Briscoe Desimone Levee Update — City of Kent 1 PW B Complete 1/27 Zayo Franchise Agreement 1 PW A Completed Utility Comprehensive Plan Review 1 -4 PW B In Progress WRIA 9 ILA 1 PW A Completed Plastic Bag Ban Briefing 3 1 Council B Completed Standard Reports /Briefings Frequency Dept. Facility Tours As needed PW Waste Management Update Annual PW (Complete 3110) Committee Work Plan 2X Council, Staff City of Tukwila Updated 9/15/15 City f Tukwila T(]: Mayor H n Transportation Committee FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director-4� BY: Mike Perfetti, Habitat Project Manager DATE: September 25,2015 SUBJECT: Storm Water Quality Retrofit & Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal Project No. 91241202 & 99830103 Department of Ecology Water Quality Grant Applications ISSUE Authorize the submittal Of8 grant application tO the Washington State Department OfEcology /C>{lE\ VV8te[ (]u8|i[v Grant P[Ogr8Dl to fund water quality i[Dpn]v8[n8Di projects. BACKGROUND The DOE is currently seeking applications for its Water Quality Grants and Loans for State Fiscal Year 2O17. Current City policy requires approval bv the appropriate Committee before applying for grants. DISCUSSION One grant application will request $250,000 to fund the design of water quality treatment solutions for several CU[r8Dt|y untreated SLOrD water OUtf8US that drain into the Green/ DUvv8DliSh River. The S9cODd 8pp|iC8bOO' if determined to qualify, will fund COOStnJCtiOO of the Riverton Creek Fl8pg8L8 Removal Project, VVhiCh'8175%dHSigDiDAoh|'2O11,vv8G8GU[D8iedtOcOSt$457,000, and is now estimated at approximately $500,000. FISCAL IMPACT A15% match iG required for hardship projects, for which the City of Tukwila qualifies (aus opposed to 8 25% Dl8iCh for non-hardship projects). Hardship projects are for cities with populations Of less than 25.00O and the Median Household Income (K8H|)iS less than 8Oq6Of the State's. For the water quality treatment projects, Upto $37,500 may be drawn from the Storm Water Quality Retrofit Program for matching funds (page 83.2U15C|P). The second DOE grant for the Riverton Creek Fq8pg8te Removal project Dl8Vb8e|igib|HiODl8iChxith[th8[gn8OtSOU[C8S.Up to $75,000 will be required as a match from either City Surface Water funds or other sources. RECOMMENDATION The Utilities Committee is being asked for approval to submit an application to DOE for its Water Quality Grants and Loans for State Fiscal Year 2017. xftachment: on1sC|P Pg. oa °Apw°ng\proj°*s\°mpr*ommotorm water quality retrofit (9,c^,e02)\mm memo uc grant apps 20o "pwsb.d"cx CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY 2015 to 2020 PROJECT: Storm Water Quality Retrofit Program Project No. 91241202 DESCRIPTION: Design and install water quality improvements at selected drainage locations throughout the City. JUSTIFICATION: Most surface water is discharged directly to receiving water bodies untreated. STATUS: Additional water quality is being added to Interurban Ave S in 2014 and 42nd Ave S in 2015. MAINT. IMPACT: Expected to increase maintenance. COMMENT: Combine with other CIP projects for design and construction, where feasible. FINANCIAL Through Estimated (in $000's► 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2n1R 2n1q 2n2n RFYOND TOTAI EXPENSES Design 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120 Land (R/W) 0 Const. Mgmt. 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120 Construction 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 640 TOTAL EXPENSES 1 01 110 1 110 1 1101 110 1 110 1 110 1 110 1 110 1 880 FUND SOURCES Awarded Grant 0 Proposed Grant 0 Mitigation Actual 0 Mitigation Expected 0 Utility Revenue 0 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 880 TOTAL SOURCES 1 01 110 1 110 1 110 1 110 1 110 1 110 110 1 110 880 2015 - 2020 Capital Improvement Program 83 2 TO: FROM: BY: DATE: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Mayor Haggerton Utilities Committee Bob Giberson, P.E. Public Works Director Greg Villanueva, NPDES Coordinator September 25, 2015 SUBJECT: NPDES Program Project No. 99341210 2015 Surface Water Management Program Survey and Assessment ISSUE Results of the 2015 Surface Water Management Program Survey and Assessment. WMHOHM The City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 11 general permit requires that the City measure its citizen's stormwater knowledge and behavior. The City's Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) has been meeting this requirement by conducting a series of stormwater survey and assessments. The outcome of the survey and assessment is used to guide the City's education and outreach program. ANALYSIS For 2015, the City hired Hebert Research, Inc. to conduct a phone survey and assessment. The survey targeted randomly selected residents of Tukwila. A total of 105 surveys were completed and compared to last year's survey to determine priority stormwater issues in the City of Tukwila. Overall, in comparison, Tukwila residents have decreased in the number of correct responses given to priority 1 issues from 46.1 % in 2013 to 38.3% in 2015. Priority 2 issues decreased from 72.9% correct responses in 2013 to 62.4% in 2015. Priority 3 issues decreased from 88.4% in 2013 to 86.7% in 2015. The survey findings from 2015 are discouraging since the current education and outreach items consisted of numerous publications and events. Attached is a copy of the activities conducted thus far in 2015 and planned activities for the remainder of the year and January 2016. RECOMMENDATION Information only. Attachments: 2015 Current Surface Water Management Program Education& Outreach Activities 2015 Follow-up Assessment of Citizen Understanding and Adoption of Targeted Stormwater Behaviors WAPW Eng\PROJECTS\A- DR Projects\NPDES Program (99341210)\SWMP Component Education and Outreach\Survey 2015\1mo Memo 2015 Stormwater Survey - sb.doc 2015 Surface Water Management Program (SWMP) Education & Outreach Activities January 2015 Tukwila Reporter Info banner "Learn about Tukwila's Storm and Surface Water Management". January 2015 Utility billing insert "Stormwater Flyer" mailed to approximately 5250 property owners (residential and commercial). Re: Impervious Surface definition and Clean Water Act (NPDES) compliance message February 2014 Annual Report & 2015 SWMP Notice & Open House Meeting. May 2015 SWMP Booth - Backyard Wildlife Festival July 2015 Utility billing insert "Stormwater Flyer" mailed to approximately 5250 property owners (residential and commercial). Re:"Stormwater Update: What residents and businesses should know"? July 22, 2015 SWMP Booth - See You in the Park Event. July 29, 2015 SWMP Booth - See You in the Park Event. August 4, 2015 SWMP Booth - See You in the Park Event. August 26, 2015 NPDES Stormwater Survey, outreach to 105 citizens. Planned activities for the immediate future include the following: October 2015 Tukwila Reporter 2015 NPDES Update: Priority I Stormwater Issues resulting from NPDES survey. October 2015 Commercial storm drainage inspections including brief educational discussions with property owner/manager. January 2016 2016 SWMP Open House Meeting. Additional activities will be forthcoming in the annual report due to the Department of Ecology in March. C:\Users\susan\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content,Outlook\360AGYOJ\2015 Ed and Outreach Activities.docx IRHEBERT RESEARCH, INC. "Advancing Knowledge„ City of Tukwila Follow -up Assessment of Citizen Understanding and Adoption of Targeted Stormwater Behaviors September 10, 2015 Prepared by Hebert Research, Inc Research Team Members Jim Hebert, Senior Research Director Steven Jeung, Research Analyst Pha Nguyen, Research Analyst Ryan Zwirner, Research Analyst Hebert Research Inc 13629 NE Bel -Red Road Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone (425) 301 -7447 jhebert @hebertresearch.com (02015, Hebert Research, Inc ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND fR HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA 61 Table of Contents Tableof Contents ............................................................................................. ............................... 2 Research Goals and Objectives ....................................................................... ............................... 3 ResearchMethodology .................................................................................... ............................... 5 Geographical Map of Surveyed Area .............................................................. ............................... 8 Explanation of Multivariate Analysis .............................................................. ............................... 9 RespondentProfile ........................................................................................ ............................... 10 Assessment of Water Quality in the Environment ....................................... ............................... 11 Opportunities for Expansion and Focus of Education Programs ................. ............................... 13 Priority1 Issues .............................................................................................. ............................... 14 Priority2 Issues .............................................................................................. ............................... 17 Priority3 Issues .............................................................................................. ............................... 21 Reporting an Illicit Discharge ......................................................................... ............................... 24 StewardshipActivities ................................................................................... ............................... 25 ResearchFindings .......................................................................................... ............................... 26 TUKWILA - Stormwater Community Survey Questionnaire ......................... ............................... 29 ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA 6 Research Goals and Objectives Research Goal According to the Phase U permit, section S5[1, the goal of the education program is to reduce or eliminate behaviors and practices that cause or contribute to adverse sLonmvvater impacts. The minimum measures to achieve this include educational outreach to improve the target audience's understanding of the problem and what it can do to solve it. The Tukwila residents are cited as the top priority target audience for education. Each pernnit1ee (City ofTukwila) is required to measure the understanding and adoption of target behaviors of its citizens and to use measurement to direct the application of education and outreach resources in the most effective manner. Specifically, this research will reflect the changes to the NPDE5 permit requirements that were revised in20l3. Objectives: Content areas for research included: � General impacts ofstnnnvxaterflows into surface waters w Knowledge of the benefit of previous surfaces w Source control 8K4Ps and environmental stewardship actions and opportunities in the areas nf pet waste, vehicle maintenance, and landscaping � BK4Psfor use and storage of automotive parts, hazardous cleaning supplies, canwash soaps and other hazardous materials ° Knowledge of what constitutes an illicit discharge and how to report it ° Yard care techniques relating to protecting stormwater quality and knowledge of what constitutes pollution in the yard ° 8KAPs for use and storage of pesticides and fertilizers * 8K4Ps for the disposal of carpet cleaning fluids � BK8Ps for auto maintenance � Impact of illicit discharges � How to report illicit discharges w Low Impact Development (UD)Principles • Low Impact Development /L|0\BK4Ps • Opportunities to become involved in stewardship activities � Equipment Maintenance Prevention of illicit discharges ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �� ���*EBer«oEAno^INc ADOPTION mr TARGETED smxMwmnRBEHAVIORS CITY mnmWIm N Determined the success of the adoption of SWMP's education and outreach program designed to reduce or eliminate behaviors and practices that cause or contribute to adverse stormwater impacts and encourage the public to participate in stewardship activities. These programs include the following: o The education and outreach program for the area served by the MS4. The program was designed to educate target audiences about the stormwater problem and provide specific actions to minimize the problem • Determined the adoption and success of the programs meant to build general awareness. The target audience of the programs and the subject areas include the following: o The general public, including school age children and businesses • General impacts of stormwater on surface waters • Impacts from impervious surfaces • Impacts of illicit discharges and how to report them • Low impact development (LID) principles and LIB BMPs • Opportunities to become involved in stewardship activities • Determined the adoption and success of the programs designed to effect behavior change. The target audience of the programs and subject areas include the following: • The general public • Use and storage of automotive chemicals, hazardous cleaning supplies, carwash soaps, and other hazardous materials • Equipment maintenance • Prevention of illicit discharges • Residents, landscapers, and property managers /owners • Yard care techniques protective of water quality • Use and storage of pesticides and fertilizers and other household chemicals • Carpet cleaning and auto repair and maintenance • Vehicle, equipment and home /building maintenance • Principles and LID BMPs • Stormwater facility maintenance • Dumpster and trash compactor maintenance • Determined the adoption and success of each permittee creating stewardship opportunities and /or partnering with existing organizations to encourage residents to participate in activities such as stream teams, storm drain marking, volunteer monitoring, riparian plantings, and education activities. TID ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION Of TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY Of TUKWILA 8 Research Methodology Sampling Frame A list containing over 1,500 randomized telephone numbers of city residents was purchased from a commercial list company. The list company maintains a record of all telephone numbers appearing in all phone books in the United States. Using the zip codes covering the study area, the list company drew a random sample of phone numbers. High density areas have more phone numbers and, by randomly drawing from the list, the high and low density areas are properly proportioned. The resulting list for the city was loaded into Hebert Research's CATI (Computer -Aided Telephone Interviewing) system which randomly selects phone numbers as required during the interviewing process. Phone numbers were called up to five times at different times during the day and evening. This helped to assure that the survey was administered to both those who are easy to reach and those who are more difficult to contact. Similar to the previous two research projects, Hebert Research sampled 105 residents of Tukwila, which were weighted back to the 2010 U. S. Census data by age and gender. The following table represents the sample sizes for years 2011 through 2013 and 2015. Questionnaire The survey was created for administration to the general public within the City of Tukwila. Research questions were developed by Hebert Research with input from the city. The survey consisted of 31 variables, 28 of them relating directly to knowledge about stormwater issues and practices respondents had adopted, which protect the quality of stormwater. The remaining three questions dealt with an overall assessment of surface water quality, where illicit discharges should be reported, and which of stewardship activities that Tukwila residents have heard of or participated in within last year. There were 4 new questions added to the research of 2015. Of the 4 questions, three questions dealing with knowledge about low impact development practices, the remaining question dealing with stewardship activities measurement. Hebert Research completed all interviews using the same interactive voice (telephone) survey methodology that was utilized in the 2011, 2012 and 2013 assessment for Tukwila. ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �j t R HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA 01 Research Controls Hebert Research applied a variety of controls to help ensure that the research and analysis reached the highest quality that can be provided. The primary research controls employed in this study included the following: Interviewer Training All interviewers participated in a special training session for this study. During this training session, the questionnaire was read and o discussion was held regarding the objectives of the study, screening questions, skip patterns, and techniques for handling potential problems. Interviewers raised questions and provided their professional feedback regarding potential interviewing issues. Pre-test the Survey After the questionnaire was programmed in our [AT| system, it was rigorously tested to assure all questions were asked and that data was accurately recorded. Thirty surveys were conducted during the pretest. The programming was deemed to be valid. Conduct Interviews Following a successful pretest of the questionnaire, telephone interviews were conducted using 03 CAT| software from 5awtoothSoftxvare, e recognized leader in computer-aided interviewing. Potential respondents were called on weekdays at various times throughout the afternoon and evening until 9:UOpm. An appointment and callback procedure was used when necessary to minimize refusals and a||ovv respondents to complete the survey at a convenient time. Interviews were conducted inEnglish. Monitoring Telephone interviews were regularly monitored by the data collection supervisor and were found to be properly conducted. Internal Peer Review Hebert Research uses an internal review process called "CERA" (create, edit, review, approve) which is similar to academic peer review to ensure that each study meets or exceeds rigorous quality control standards. Through this process, several analysts review the statistical findings and offer critical feedback designed to increase the utility of the research and produce a clear and insightful report. Margin of Error, Incidence and Response Rates A total of 105 surveys were completed by adults living within the zip codes of Tukwila. At the 95% confidence level, the rnaxinnunn margin of error for a sample size of 105 respondents is ±9.7896. This margin of error means that if the survey was ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND IR HEBERTRESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA i1m repeated 100 times, the resulting percentages for each response for the city would be within ±9.78% (the margin of error) in 9S out of 100 cases for each question. Over 1,500 phone numbers of residences in the city were included in the sampling frame. When a resident answered the phone and contact was made, vve asked the respondent to participate in the survey. The incidence rate represents the percent of individuals we spoke to who were qualified to take the survey, meaning they spoke English and reported living within the city. The response rate represents the percent of qualified individuals we spoke to who agreed to participate and who completed aninterview. Response rates above 5O.OY6 are higher compared ioother community-wide surveys and serve to increase confidence in the survey's validity and reliability. The incidence rate of the surveys was 57.22%; the response rate was 55.83%. Statistical Weighting Statistical weighting is a technique that is uonnnnon|y used in research to reduce sampling error. During the process of data collection, demographic data from the U.S. Census was obtained to identify population parameters for the survey. Sample demographics—specifically, gender—was compared with distributions in the population within each city. Using the same weighting methodology utilized for the survey of7O11, 2012 and 2013, the collected data was run through a statistical procedure and found that there is no significant difference between weighted and un-weighted data. Data in the report for 2O15 uses the unvveighted data. Use of Findings Hebert Research has made every effort to produce the highest quality research product within the agreed specifications, budget and schedule. The customer understands that Hebert Research uses those statistical techniques, which, in its opinion, are the most accurate possible. However, inherent in any statistical process is a possibility uferror, which must be taken into account in evaluating the results. Statistical research can reveal information regarding community perceptions only as of the time of the sampling, within the parameters of the project, and within the margin of error inherent in the techniques used. Evaluations and interpretations ofstatistical research findings and decisions based on them are solely the responsibility of the customer and not Hebert Research. The conclusions, summaries and interpretations provided by Hebert Research are based strictly on the analysis of the data gathered, and are not to be construed as recommendations; therefore, Hebert Research neither warrants their viability nor assumes responsibility for the success or failure of any customer actions subsequently taken. ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �� ���xsBEn «ESEAxcH,mc ADOPTION op TARGETED smnMmmnR BEHAVIORS CITY npm«WIm ill Geographical M of Surveyed A The map below shows the geographic area from which the sample was drawn. The survey was administered within the sampling fractal defined by the incorporated area city boundary ofTukwila. `.` n /p&* ` �. 011 � Cr.,ncadf m'STwY Pam ~ Vat m� ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND 1RHEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA M Explanation of Multivariate Analysis The data for the research were analyzed using the chi square statistic to examine differences between respondents on o regional basis according togender. Responses for the knowledge questions were first categorized as being either a correct response or on incorrect response. The incorrect response category was made upnf wrong answers plus responses classified as "need more information," "don't know/refused," and "not app|icab|e." Following classification, the chi square test was executed. For the questions dealing with the actions of the respondents, those who said the action did not apply to them were eliminated from the data set. Following their removal, the categories were classified as being "correct" or "incorrect" with the "incorrect" classification consisting of the collapsed categories as described above. The statistical test was run using these two categories. Hypotheses were tested using the 0.05 level ofsignificance as the criterion value for the chi-square analysis. When differences between groups reached this value, the finding is reported along with its level of significance which is stated as a p-value (e.g., p=O.04). Chi-square test results that reach the 0.05 level of significance indicate there is at least a 19-out'of-20 likelihood that the finding is true. This is a generally accepted level of reliability for public surveys. Findings of no significance are also reported to provide the basis for conclusions regarding the uniformity of opinion across the sample. Cranl6r's V is a statistical test that measures the degree of association between two categorical variables. For statistical tests that reach significance using chi-square, Cram6r's V values are provided to describe the strength of the association between the variables. This measurement ranges between 0.0 and 1.0. The higher the level of association, the greater isthe probability that the independent variable is causing an effect on the dependent variable. A measurement of 0 indicates there is no association between the two, meaning it is likely the independent variable has no systematic effect on the dependent variable. A measurement of tO indicates that variations in the independent variable completely match variations in the dependent variable. Multivariate analyses were performed only between 2015 and 2013 data. K8u|tkahete analysis consisted of Analysis of Variance /ANOVA\ and Chi-Square Analysis. The 2011 data was included to provide a benchmark for the subsequent years; Priority classifications were based off the 2011 results for comparison (i.e. the questions involved in each Priority issue were kept the same each year, regardless if the questions may have shifted tu another Priority dassification\. ASSESSMENT m CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �� xu�easnrxeexcumC. ADOPTION or TARGETED SmxMmmTERBEHAVIORS CITY opumwmA 13 Respondent Profile The following chart describes the demographic profile of the sample for Tukwila by gender. As indicated in the methodology section, there is no significant difference between weighted and un-weighted sample by gender at the 95% confidence level. The percentages listed below are the un-weighted sample frequencies for gender. a Male v Female ���wopo�mu��mw�Gm� �JC� ' ���HEBERrRESEAmCH,xm »DOPTI»OFmRGETED STORMmmrER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA 14 Assessment of Water Quality in h Environment Respondents rated the quality of water in Tukwila's rivers, creeks and ponds on a 0-10 numeric scale where U meant "extremely polluted" and 1U meant "extremely dean." The average rating for surface water quality was significantly higher in 2015 than in the previous three years. The rating increased from 5.94 in 2013 to 7.04 in 2015. This increase was statistically significant (p = .002). The chart below illustrates the mean rating of respondents by research year. 1. Respondent Ratinmof Surface Water QumlitvbvYear ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �� au�momT RESEAxCH,mC. ADOPTION OFTARGETED SmRMWATERmEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKmILA IN Figure 2 shows the distribution of respondent ratings for 2015, 2013, 2012 and for the 2011 results at each point along the rating scale. About two-thirds of the respondents /669A reported a surface water quality level of or higher. This is an 18.8% increase in number of respondents responding with 7 or greater from 2013. The number of respondents giving a |ovv surface water quality ratings (ratings O-3\ decreased from 1396in2O13Lo4.196in2O15. Figure 2: Rating 6u General Publkofthe Quality of Water in the Environment ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �� u��osmRrnESEAxcuINc ADOPTION op TARGETED SmxmwwnRBEHAVIORS CITY opm«wmx 11m to CL ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �� u��osmRrnESEAxcuINc ADOPTION op TARGETED SmxmwwnRBEHAVIORS CITY opm«wmx 11m Opportunities for Expansion and Focus of Education Programs The two main purposes of this survey were to assess changes in the public's stormwater knowledge and related behavior from 2011, 2012 and 2013 to 2015. These comparisons are needed because of the city's educational program and to develop priorities for future stormwater public education and outreach. As in the baseline study, the results are organized by the percent of the respondents who provided a correct answer for the current survey —the lower the percent of correct answers given by the sample, the higher the priority for education: • Priority 1 Issues: Less than 50% correct answers • Priority 2 Issues: From 50 to 80% correct answers • Priority 3 Issues: Over 80% correct answers In administering the questionnaire, respondents were presented with statements that were either true or false and were asked if they agreed or disagreed with the statement. Each of the statements in the tables appearing below include a letter indicating the correct answer for that statement, an A for "Agree" and a D for "Disagree." When the word "Adopt" appears, it means the statement deals with whether respondents have "adopted" the desirable behavior mentioned in the statement. The combination of "A Adopt," then, means the question deals with behavior and the desired response is A for "Agree." This response equates to the respondent saying that he or she engages in the desired behavior mentioned in the statement. ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND .fR HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA f1Fl Priority 1 Issues Priority 1 issues represent areas of knowledge and behavior where less than half of the respondents provided the correct or desired response. Table 1 shows the percent of correct answers for Priority 1 issues in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. Table 1: Priority 1 Issues The runoff from washing a car with biodegradable soap is 30.20% 31.00% 38.81% 28.00% safe in stormwater drains. D Pollution in our rivers, wetlands and lakes is more the result of commercial discharge practices than individual human 35.00% 43.60% 45.86% 20.79% activity. D Bricks or pavers offer no advantage for reducing runoff over 38.50% 42.10% 45.91% 42.00% concrete or asphalt pavement. D Grass clippings and leaves are not regarded as harmful in 42.80% 50.00% 51.41% 51.00% stormwater. D Sediment or dirt in stormwater is natural and not regarded 48.00% 53.30% 48.72% 39.00% as pollution. D Green rooftops reduce the amount of stormwater runoff. 48.00% A N/A N/A N/A Impervious surfaces and streets are better for managing 39.00% runoff than porous ones. D N/A N/A N/A *Yellow Highlights indicate a question dealing with behavior; how the respondent acts in that situation. Percents apply only to respondents who said the question applied to them. All "Does not apply" responses were combined with the "Don't Know" response category for the knowledge questions since all of the knowledge questions apply to everyone. This table of Priority 1 issues is based on 2011 results. Thus, percentages for other years may exceed 5O%. Related Multivariate Analysis Findings The question where the public showed a statistically significant difference between the benchmark year 2013 and 2015 was: • Pollution in our rivers, wetlands and lakes is more the result of commercial discharge practices than individual human activity. The percent of correct responses decreased from 45.86% in 2013 to 20.79% in 2015. (p -value = 0.049, Cramers'v = 0.138) j� ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND TR HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA 18 Statistically Significant Differences bwGender There were no statistically significant differences in responses to Priority | issues when analyzed byGender. Topics for Pub/c Education: Priority 1 The overall percentage of respondents who answered correctly for the 2011 Priority | issues was calculated for the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015 surveys. The overall percent in 2011of38.996 increased to44Y6in 2012, increased io46.196in 2013 and decreased down to 383Y6. The overall percentage of correct responses in 2013 was not significantly different from the overall percentage for the same issues in 2015. M 3: Percent Correct ResmunsmatmPriority1 Issues bvYear ou% sum zo^z% 15um zno% 2E0m 30.0% 55,0w 4&OV6 45/2% 5&0% Percentage Knowledge of how rivers, wetlands, lakes and the marine waters of Puget Sound become polluted by stonmw/ater is an essential precursor to improving understanding, raising the desire Lo act responsibly, and bringing about behavioral change. Priority educational programming and marketing campaigns should convey the following messages: x���ropom�o��m�wm� l�K� ~ 11m • Biodegradable soap is not a safe addition to stormwater drains and should be kept from entering the stormwater drainage system. • The primary cause of pollution in stormwater runoff is individual human activity, not commercial discharge. Success in reducing environmental pollution depends upon everyone's participation in helping to make a difference. • Bricks or pavers help to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff and, therefore, help to reduce stormwater pollution in the environment. • Gross clippings and leaves in stormwater are regarded as pollution and should be kept out of the stormwater drainage system. • Sediment and dirt are pollution and should be prevented from entering the stormwater drainage system. • Green rooftops help to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff and, therefore help to reduce stormwater pollution in the environment. • Impervious surfaces and streets are better for managing runoff than porous ones. Impervious surfaces are significant contributors to pollution in stormwater runoff. Hence, it is important to keep impervious surfaces clean using acceptable cleaning techniques and, where possible, use pervious surfaces. ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND fRHEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA K11 Priority 2 Issues Priority 2 issues represent areas of knowledge and behavior where 50% to 80% of the respondents provided the correct response. Table 2 shows the percent of correct answers for Priority 2 issues in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. Table 2: Priority 2 Issues When I wash a motor vehicle at home, the soapy water ends 51.20% 45.80% 46.47% 39.24% up in a ditch or on the street. D Adopt Drains on city streets for stormwater are connected to the 54.80% 46.50% 47.30% 42.16% same sanitary or sewage system for waste. D All water going into stormwater drains on the street is treated before being discharged into the surface and ground water. D 55.70% 59.10% 58.67% 54.00% The best place to dispose of water from cleaning a Latex paint 60.30% 64.00% 77.35% 49.00% brush is in a sink inside, not outdoors. A Non -Point stormwater runoff is the leading cause of pollution 62.30% 60.70% 73.08% 56.86% in rivers, wetlands and lakes. A Chemical treatments to kill moss on roofs pose little risk for polluting stormwater. D 63.20% 61.50% 77.05% 54.00% An illicit or unlawful stormwater discharge is primarily defined as anything that enters a storm drain system that is not made 64.30% 58.50% 65.46% 68.00% up entirely of stormwater. A Using a mulching lawnmower reduces the need to fertilize a 64.50% 78.00% 86.08% 82.00% lawn. A Washing a vehicle at a commercial car wash causes less pollution than washing a vehicle on the street using a 67.40% 62.50% 73.67% 68.00% biodegradable soap. A Impervious surfaces such as roads and driveways are not significant sources of pollution to stormwater. D 71.60% 71.90% 71.47% 53.00% All of my family's vehicle parts with oil or grease on them are 71.80% 82.00% 95.48% 85.90% kept away from the weather. A Adopt Carpet shampoo wastewater can be safely added to a 75.60% 77.40% 88.16% 68.00% stormwater drain. D The best way to clean up spilled oil on the driveway is to fully absorb it using kitty litter or paper towels and deposit this 76.40% 81.80% 82.01% 83.00% waste in a garbage can. A The downspouts at my house convey the water to an area 79.90% 85.60% 78.29% 77.08% where it is absorbed by the ground. A Adopt ILID ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND l .L \ HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA `AI All automotive chemicals and cleaning supplies, can be stored I N/A I N/A I N/A I 56.00% and disposed of in the same manner *Yellow Highlights indicate a question dealing with behavior, • how the respondent acts in that situation. Percents apply only to respondents who said the question applied to them. All "Does not apply" responses were combined with the "Don't Know" response category for the knowledge questions since all of the knowledge questions apply to everyone. This table of Priority 2 issues is based on 2011 results. Thus, percentages for other years may not fall between 50% and 80%. Related Multivariate Analysis Findings There were no statistically significant differences in public knowledge of stormwater — Priority II issues between the 2013 results and 2015 results. There were also no statistically significant differences in responses to Priority II issues when analyzed by gender. Topics for Public Education: Priority 2 The average percentage of respondents who answered correctly for the 2011 Priority 2 issues was calculated for the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015 surveys. The overall percent in 2011 of 65.6% increased to 66.8% in 2012, increased to 72.9% in 2013 and decreased significantly to 62.4% in 2015. This is the lowest correct percent recorded among the survey years. The decrease in overall correct responses from 2013 to 2015 was not statistically significant. Figure 4: Percent Correct Responses to Priority 2 Issues m a� 2013 72.9° 0.0% 10.CPr'a 20.00'6 30.CN6 4O.O°lo 50.000 60,0% 70.00!0 80.0% Percentage jJD ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND i l\ HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA `tea While more than half ofthe public responded correctly to these issues represents a desirable level of public knowledge, the goal remains to achieve a fully informed public. Consequently, Priority 2 issues continue to represent real opportunities for further public education and social marketing. Future educational and marketing campaigns addressing Priority issues should contain the following messages: p To best protect the environment, soapy water from washing o motor vehicle is best handled by allowing dtobe absorbed byo lawn m the ground. It should not be allowed to flow into the street or into a drainage ditch. ~ The water in stonnw/oter drains is not connected to the sanitary sewer system nor is all stormwater treated to remove pollutants before being released into the environment. Therefore, the quality ofstnnnvvoter going into the drainage system b what determines the level of pollution /n surface water. � All water going into stnnnwoter drains is not treated before being discharged � The best place toclean paint brushes is inusink that drains into the sanitary sewer system, not outdoors. m Non-Point Stonnw/oter runoff is the leading cause of pollution in rivers, wetlands and lakes. ° The residue from chemical treatments that kill moss isosource of pollution. � An illicit or illegal discharge is anything that enters ostonn drain system that is not made up entirely of stormwater. * /\ mulching /ovvnmnvver reduces the need for using fertilizer and, hence, * Vehicles should be washed otcumnnercial not ot homes where runoff is allowed to drain into the streets. * Impervious surfaces, such as roods and driveways, are o significant source of storm water pollution. 0 Store vehicle ports with oil u/ grease on them under o roof orcover. �����ropo�mmm fRHEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA UNDERSTANDING 23 • Proper disposal of used cleaning supplies, including carpet shampoo. • Carpet shampoo wastewater cannot be safely disposed of at the stormwoter drain. • Proper methods for cleaning up oil and grease spills, such as using kitty litter and paper towels. • Fix house downspouts to dispense the water to an area where it can be absorbed by the ground. • All automotive chemicals and cleaning supplies, should be stored and disposed of in the different manner. ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND FR HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA 24 Priority 3 Issues Priority 3 issues represent areas of knowledge or behavior where more than 80% of the respondents provided the correct response. Table 3 shows the percentage of correct answers for Priority 3 issues in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. Table 3: Priority 3 Issues Scrubbing oil and grease spots on outdoor concrete or asphalt with soap and hosing it off is a good way to 83.40% 67.20% 76.44% 58.00% prevent polluting stormwater runoff. D I'm careful not to exceed the recommended amount of insecticide or weed killer than the directions say to use. A 83.50% 91.10% 84.05% 94.44% Adopt My household recycles all used motor oil. A Adopt 1 87.90% 1 80.30% 1 92.25% 1 96.30% I'm careful not to exceed the recommended amount of 90.00% 93.20% 86.46% 90.00% fertilizer than the directions say to use. A Adopt My family stores all containers holding oil or antifreeze 92.60% 93.20% 97.92% 91.01% under a roof or cover. A Adopt My household stores all yard fertilizers and pesticides inside a building or in a covered area out of the rain. A 98.60% 98.20% 93.12% 90.41% Adopt *Yellow Highlights indicate a question dealing with behavior; how the respondent acts in that situation. Percents apply only to respondents who said the question applied to them. All 'Does not apply" responses were combined with the "Don't Know" response category for the knowledge questions since all of the knowledge questions apply to everyone. This table of Priority 3 issues is based on 2011 results. Thus, percentages for other years may be below 80 %. Related Multivariate Analysis Findings The questions where the public showed a statistically significant difference in knowledge between the benchmark year 2013 and 2015 were: • My household recycles all used motor oil. The percent of correct responses increased from 92.25% in 2013 to 96.3% in 2015 (p -value = 0.007, Cramer's V = 0.206). IRASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA `1 � I'm careful not to exceed the recommended amount of insecticide or weed killer than the directions say to use. The percent ofcorrect responses increased from 84.0596in2013to84.44V6in2015(p-va|ue=0.025,Cranoer'sV=0.177) Statistically Significant 0ifferences6vGender Males were more likely to correctly respond that "My family stores all containers holding oil or antifreeze under a roof or cover. Gender accounted for 21.29& of the differences in responses to this statement, as shown by Cranner'yV in the table below: Topics for Public Education: Priority 3 The average percentage of respondents who answered correctly for the 2011 Priority 3 issues was calculated for the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015 surveys. The overall percent in 2O11ofO9.396decreased to 87.296 in 2012, slightly increased to 88.4Y6in 2013 and decreased to 86.70 in 2015. The overall percentage of correct responses in 2013 was statistically significant from the overall percentage for the same issues in 2015. (p value � � = 5: Percent Correct Responses tmPrknrity3 Issues Vo% 10/0% zo0m a/m9% 40,0% 50/00/. 6MO/6 /uom uuW/o som� 1oo0m Percentage ASSESSMENT or CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND fRHEBERTRESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA P41. The relatively high percent of respondents who gave the correct responses in this category suggests that high behavioral compliance continues to take place. At minimum, it can be said that respondents knew the right thing to do and answered accordingly. To maintain and increase positive behaviors, it remains advisable to continue educating the public on these issues. Because of the already high level of knowledge/compliance for Priority 3 issues, the degree of emphasis on these issues may be lower compared to Priority 1 and Priority issues. |f Priority 3 issues are addressed during educational and marketing campaigns, the following messages should be * Scrubbing oil and grease spots on outdoor concrete or asphalt with soap and hosing it off is not o good way to prevent polluting stormwaterrunoff. Proper methods for cleaning up oil and grease spills, such as using kitty litter and paper towels. ° Aook/ fertilizer, insecticides or weed killer o1 recommended rates * Recycle a// used motor oil. w Store containers holding oil or antifreeze under o roof orcover. w Store all yard fertilizers and pesticides inside obuilding or in o covered area out of the rain. ASSESSMENT OF �� UNDERSTANDING u��HEBERr RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATERaEHAmORS CITY opTUKWILA wm Reporting an UUU~c~t Discharge Respondents were asked the following question: "If you witnessed someone pouring o gallon of used paint thinner into ostorm water drain, which agency would you callfirst to report it?" A variety of options were given as choices. Over one-third (34.896) of residents chose the correct choice, calling their City Public Works Department. This finding represents o 6.696 increase from the 28.2Y6 of Tukwila respondents who said they would contact the Public Works Department in 2013, and a 10.8Y6 increase from the 24% correct responses in 2011. Furthermore, 1396ofrespondents in 2015 would incorrectly report to 911 if they witnessed an illicit discharge. That is a 2.596 decrease from the 15.596 of incorrect responses in 2013 and a l3Y6 decrease from the 14.396 in 2011. While 7.696 of the public remains unaware of the proper agency to call to report an illicit discharge. That is a 14.7% decrease from the 22.3Y6 in 2013. 23.9% of respondents said that they would report police department if they witnessed an illicit discharge. This is highest percent recorded among the 4 year surveys. 6: Reportina an Illicit There was no statistically significant differences in the responses between 2013 and Z015es well as males and female when analyzed bygender. ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND fRHEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA 28 Stewardship Activities Respondents were asked the following question: "Which of the following stewardship activities have you heard of within the lost yeoT?" the result is summarized in the table below. About (61%) of respondents reported that they have not heard of or participated in any stewardship activities. Of those who reported "heard of or participated in stewardship activities ofthe city within the last year," 21 Y6ofrespondents reported they have heard of or participated in "Healthy Earth" while 2396 reported they have heard or participated in "Duxvanoish Alive!". Only 6% of those reported that they have heard ofor participated in "Healthy 5K.. xo��mmon�u�m�w�sm� �l�' ' u��u�rn��� ADOPTION OF TARGETED SrORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA Q1 "Which of the following stewardship activities in within the last Haven't Heard of Any have you heard of or participated year?" mama Healthy Earth Duwarnish Alive xo��mmon�u�m�w�sm� �l�' ' u��u�rn��� ADOPTION OF TARGETED SrORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA Q1 Research m�~ .�~�V����[on Findings 1\ The public perception in Tukwila is that the surface water is relatively clean and absent from pollutants. Although the lowest rating was given in 2011 at 5.82, the ratings have been generally high. With the highest average rating thus far of 7.04 in 2015, respondents are indicating that the perception of surface water quality will continue to increase, or at the very least, moderately clean. 2) As compared 1n 2013, the 2015 data revealed changes in Priority classifications. In 2815, there were two statements changing in their priority status, in both cases moving to a higher priority level. One moved from Priority || issues to Priority | issues. The below is the statement: w The best okoe to dispose of water from cleaning o Latex paint brush is in o sink inside, not outdoors. While the other changed from Priority III to Priority 11. The following is the statement described above: 0 Carpet shampoo waste water can be sofely added to a storm water drain. In regard to Priority trends, the 2015 results showed that while no other statements changed priority statuses entirely, many of the statements saw a decreased number of correct responses within the same priority category. In addition, the overall average correct proportions in all three priority issues indicate decreasing public knowledge on stormnvvntereducation as compared to that of 2013. The average proportion giving the correct response within Priority issues, Priority 11 issues and Priority III issues decreased by 7.9%, 10.5V6 and 1.796 points, respectively. This is a negative sign in an effort to increase public knowledge and concern about their potential behavior for stornnvvater pollution, raising the desire to act responsibly and bringing about improper behavioral change. This indicated that the city's current educational program, marketing campaigns and stewardship activities have not effectively addressed any Priorities issues. In addition, the 2015 data showed that 6196 of respondents reported that they have not heard of or participated in any stewardship activities when asked: "Which of the following stewardship oobv/bes have you heard ufwithin the lost year?" Of those who reported "heard of or participated in stewardship activities of the city within the last year," 21 96 reported they have heard of or participated in "Healthy Earth" while 2396 reported they have heard or participated in "0uvvannish A|ive|" Only 696 reported that they have heard of or participated in "Healthy 5K''. This indicated that the current communication works are not effectively enough in raising public awareness about the current educational program, marketing campaigns and stewardship activities and the city also facing the challenges of engaging the target residents with those programs. ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �� uu�eomr«aEAxCuINC. ADOPTION mr TARGETED smnmmwnRBEHAVIORS CITY o/nmWIm wm With the goal remains to achieve ofu|k/ informed public and bring a behavioral change, besides the future educational program and marketing campaigns should increase the degree of emphasis on these issues to target audience by increasing both level of frequency and media coverage. The city should have the right approaches in order to increase the public reach and engagement level. For Priority III category, though the relatively high percent of respondents who gave the correct responses in this category suggests that high behavioral compliance continues to take place, in order to maintain and increase positive behaviors, it remains advisable to continue educating the public on these issues and maintain the properly degree of emphasis on these issues to make sure no changes from the Priority U| issues to Priority | or || happen. While some statements saw on increased number ofcorrect responses, others saw a slightly decreased number ofcorrect responses within the Priority |||, the following statement saw a significantly decreased number of correct responses from 76.4496 in 2013 to 58% in 2015 as below: "Scrubbing oil and grease spots on outdoor concrete or asphalt with soap and hosing it off is o good way tn prevent polluting shonnw/oter n/nn/f. " it should be a high priority in the future marketing and social campaigns. Lasiky, of the three new questions added into the 2015 survey, two were classified into Priority | issues. The statements are given below: • Green rooftops reduce the amount of storm water runoff • Impervious surfaces and streets are better for managing runoff than porous ones While the remaining was classified into the Priority U issue as below: � All automotive chemicals and cleaning supplies, can be stored and disposed of in the same manner 3) The proportion of Tukwila residents who know which agency to report an illicit discharge increased up to 34.896 this year. This is a highest correct percentage recorded ornon0 the 4 year surveys. This is on encouraging sign that progress is being made in the effort to improve the public's knowledge regarding which agency to report an illicit discharge. However, the correct percentage is about one third (34.896) so there is still more room for the city of Tukwila to improve the level of residents' knowledge regarding which agency to report an illicit discharge and communications on this topic should continue tobeapriority. ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND IR HEBERT RESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS QD CITY OF TUKWILA wm 4) Males (9758%) were more likely to correctly respond that "My family stores all containers holding oil or antifreeze under roof orcover" as compared to females (85.4]96). Hence, in order to improve the overall knowledge regarding tothe issue, the future educational program and marketing campaigns should target nnfemale audience. S) In addition, the following stornnvvoterknowledge issues statements saw a decreased number of correct responses over 2O96oscompare to that of 2013. Hence, it should be a priority for the future communication in order to improve the overall knowledge: • Pollution in our rivers, wetlands and lakes is more the result of commercial dischorgepnzcbcesLhon/nDYv/duo/hu/nonontivitu 0 • The best place to dispose of water from cleaning o Latex point brush is in o sink inside, not outdoors. /% • Chemical treatments to kill moss on roofs pose little riskfor polluting stormwater. D • Carpet shampoo wastewater can be safely added to ostonnvvoterdrain. fJ ���m�rnpo�wu����mm� f0 ��" HEBERTRESEARCH, INC. ADOPTION OF TARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA ww TU UKWUU A _ Storm water Community Survey Questionnaire Hello, this is from Hebert Research on behalf of the [hY of Tukwila. VVe are asking residents about important storm water issues and wmwould like to include your opinions. All your answers are strictly confidential and will not be connected Lo your name. 1. My first question is about the water inTukwila. I'd like you to rate your perception of the overall quality of the water in our rivers, wetlands and lakes. Bv "quality of water" \ mean how absent it is from pollution. Rate it on a 0 t 10 scale where "0^ means the water is "extremely pn||uted" and 10 means the water is "extremely clean." [RECORD NUMBER] [READ] / w/8/be reading o number ofstatements regarding storm water. The responses for each question are osfollows: 1. Agree 2. Disagree 3. Need more information 4. Uncertain, Don't Know 5. Refused 6. Doesn't Apply 2. Drains on city streets for stormwater are connected to the same sanitary or sewage system for waste. l Non-Point stonnvvater runoff is the leading cause of pollution in rivers, wetlands and lakes. 4. Pollution in our rivers, wetlands and lakes is more the result of commercial discharge practices than individual human activity. 5. All water going into stonmvvater drains on the street is treated before being discharged into the surface and ground water. [ROTATE QG-Q33] [NOTE; These questions will 6e asked ina random order toprevent sequencing bias.] 6. Impervious surfaces such as roads and driveways are not significant sources of pollution tostornovvater. . 7. The best way to dean up spilled oil on the driveway isLo fully absorb U using kitty litter or paper towels and deposit this waste ine garbage can. x�om�rmom�A� �� UNDERSTANDING ���uEBERrnESEAx�INC. ADOPTION mTARGETED STORMWATER BEHAVIORS CITY OF TUKWILA 33 8. Scrubbing oil and grease spots on outdoor concrete or asphalt with soap and hosing it off is a good way to prevent polluting stormwater runoff. 9. All of my family's vehicle parts with oil or grease on them are kept away from the weather. 10. My household recycles all used motor oil. 11. My family stores all containers holding oil or antifreeze under a roof or cover. 12. The runoff from washing a car with biodegradable soap is safe in stormwater drains. 13. When I wash a motor vehicle at home, the soapy water ends up in a ditch or on the street. 14. Washing a vehicle at a cornrnenja| car wash causes less pollution than washing vehicle on the street using a biodegradable soap. 15. The best place to dispose of water from cleaning a Latex paint brush is in a sink inside, not outdoors. 16. Grass clippings and leaves are not regarded as harmful insLormnvvater. 17. Chemical treatments to kill moss on roofs pose little risk for polluting stormwater. 18. Sediment or dirt in stormwater is natural and not regarded as pollution. 19. The downspouts at nr/ home convey the water to an area where it is absorbed by the ground. 20. Using a mulching lawnmower reduces the need to fertilize a lawn. 21. My household stores all yard fertilizers and pesticides inside a building or in a covered area out of the rain. 22. yrn careful not to exceed the recommended amount of insecticide or weed killer than the directions say to use. 23. I'm careful not to exceed the recommended amount of fertilizer than the directions say rnuse. 24. Carpet shampoo wastewater can be safely added LoastornnvvaLerdrain. ASSESSMENT op CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING AND �� uu�HEBmrxeoaxoumc ADOPTION opTARGETED SmxMwmnaoemwoRS CITY mprmnWIm 34 25. Bricks or pavers offer no advantage for reducing runoff over concrete or asphalt pavement. 26. An illicit or unlawful stonnvvoterdischorge is primarily defined as anything that enters a storm drain system that is not made up entirely of stormwater. 27. If you witnessed someone pouring a gallon of used paint thinner into a stonnvvaLer drain, which agency would you call first 10 report it: [READ 1-S] l. The Washington Department ofEcology 2. The police department I The city Public Works Department 4`911 S. Need more information 6.| would not report it 7. Don't Know 8. Refused 28. Which of the following stewardship activities have you heard of or participated in within the last year? [Select all that apply] 0 Healthy Earth • Healthy 5K • DuvvarnishA|ive! 29. Green rooftops reduce the amount ofstornnvvaterrunoff 30. Impervious surfaces and streets are better for managing runoff than porous ones 31. All automotive chemicals and cleaning supplies, can be stored and disposed of in the same manner That concludes our survey. l want to thank you very much for your time and You have been very helpful. Have a good day! Thank them and ask if they would like to be included in the panel in the future ww K %9 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor TO: Mayor Haggerton Utilities Committee FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director BY: Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst DATE: September 25, 2015 SUBJECT: Allentown Phase I and Allentown /Foster Point Phase II Sewer Connections Project Nos. 95 -SW02 & 90140202 Update on Sewer Connections ISSUE Update on the status of sewer connections in the Allentown and Foster Point neighborhoods. BACKGROUND The City installed the sewer system in Allentown Phases I and II in 1996 and 2007, respectively. Existing homes in both phases were required to connect to the sewer if; 1) the septic system failed, 2) the home changed ownership, or 3) remodeled the home, adding a bath or bedroom. Any new development was required to pay the sewer connection charge in full. Both Allentown Phases I and II were given the option of a payment plan to assist with the sewer connection charges. DISCUSSION Allentown Phase I began in 1996, making it 19 years old. Of the 256 parcels, 94% have taken some action by either paying the sewer connection charge, signing up for a payment plan, or were on the Metro line. The Metro line residents were not required to pay the City's sewer connection charge as King County Sewer Metro paid for the infrastructure on their streets. Only 16 parcels in Allentown Phase I, or 9 %, have taken no financial action regarding the sewer connection charge. Of the 256 parcels in Allentown Phase I, 86% have hooked up to the sewer system, with 14 %, or 37 parcels, remaining to connect. Of these 37 outstanding parcels, 9 are vacant. Allentown /Foster Point Phase II began in 2007, making it 8 years old. Of the 260 parcels, only 38% have taken some action by either paying the sewer connection charge or signing up for a payment plan. The remaining 161 parcels, or 62 %, have taken no financial action regarding the sewer connection charge. Of the 260 parcels in Allentown /Foster Point Phase II, 29% have hooked up to the sewer system, with 71 %, or 185 parcels, remaining to connect. Of these 185 outstanding parcels, 90 parcels, or 49% are vacant. Some of the vacant parcels are owned by Burlington Northern Railroad, Codiga, and the City of Tukwila and may never connect to the sewer system. FINANCIAL IMPACT With 37 remaining sewer connections in Allentown Phase I capped at $10,189.20, the future income is estimated to be $377,000. In Allentown Phase Il, the City's sewer connection charge is currently at $19,200 and will cap at $20,400 in 2017. The future connection charges are estimated to be at least $2.9m with the remaining 143 parcels that may connect to the sewer system (185 minus BNRR, Codiga, and City parcels, equal 143 parcels). RECOMMENDATION Information only. Attachments: Spreadsheet of Sewer Connections TMC Chapter 14.17 Allentown Sewer & Water Connections WaPW Eng \OTHER \Gail Labana4Water & Sewer Documents \Info Memo Allentown Sewer Connectors 09- 25- 15.docx 19YA Allentown Phase I Project No. 95 -SW02 256 Parcels Sewer Connection fee capped at $10,189.20 1996 19 years old Financial Metro Payment Plan Cash Waived No Activity Total 18 15 9 0 3 45 0 31 10 1 3 45 3 19 19 14 4 45 33 1 7 45 4 45 17 4 23 1 1 45 1 5 22 1 2 31 72 75 90 3 16 256 28% 29% 35% 1% 6% W/O Metro 41% 49% 2% 9% 184 Allentown Phase II Project No. 90140202 260 Parcels Sewer Connections Sewer Hooked Up Not Hooked Up Total Waived Vacant 40 5 45 12 0 40 5 45 1 2 40 5 45 2 31 14 45 46 4 40 5 45 25 0 28 3 31 0 1 219 37 256 8 9 86% 14% 0 36 58 Sewer connection fee currently at $19,200.00 2007 8 years old Financial Metro Payment Plan Cash Waived No Activity Total 8 12 0 26 46 1 5 4 36 46 8 2 1 35 46 4 17 0 25 46 10 14 0 22 46 5 8 0 17 30 0 36 58 5 161 260 0% 14% 22% 2% 62% Sewer Connections Sewer Hooked Up Not Hooked Up Total Vacant BNRR Codiga City 17 29 46 8 4 42 46 32 12 9 7 39 46 23 2 12 18 28 46 9 20 26 46 7 9 21 30 11 2 4 75 185 260 90 14 11 17 29% 71% 49% aviW11 14 O o Sections: 14.17.010 Phase I Sewer Connection Charge 14.17.020 Allentown and Ryan Hill Regular Water Con- nection Charges 14.17.030 Phase I Service Area Boundaries 14.17.040 Funding Recovery Review 14.17.050 Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point Sewer Connection Charges 14.17.060 Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point Regular Water Connection Charges 14,17.070 Phase 2 Service Area Boundaries 14.17.080 Funding Recovery Review 14.17.010 Phase I Sewer Connection Charge A. Allentown Phase I homes existing on September 1, 1996 will be required to connect to the sewer and pay associated connection charges, if any portion of any building is situated within 250 feet of a sanitary sewer line or lateral and if: 1, septic or health problems are identified by King County Health Department that require repair of the septic tank system„ or 2. the home changes ownership, or 1 remodeling occurs adding a bathroom or bed- room.. B, Homes north of S. 124th St. on 431d Ave. S. and on 44ffi Ave. S. existing on March 1, 1996 are exempt from connection charges as the sewer was constructed as part of the Metro project at no charge to the City or the property owners. C. Allentown sewer connection charges by year will be given a 10% reduction for connecting before January 31, 1998 to encourage early connections and the base fee of $7,278.00 will be increased $363.90 per year until 2006 in accord with RCW35.92.025: UNTIL CHARGE January 31, 1998 $6,550.20 10% reduction January 31, 1999 $7,278.00 Base price January 31, 2000 $7,641.90 January 31, 2001 $8,005.80 January 31, 2002 $8,369.70 January 31, 2003 $8,733.60 January 31, 2004 $9,097.50 January 31, 2005 $9,461 .40 January 31, 2006 $9,825.30 January 31, 2007 $10,189.20 in accord with RCW 35.92.025 where it is capped at $10,18920. TITLE 14 — WATER AND SEWERS D. Payment methods for Phase I sewer connection charges are: 1. deferring connection fee or subsidizing low income applicants who qualify in accord with CDBG block grant requirements in effect at the time of application, 2. connection charges for Phase I residences existing September 1, 1996 may pay the sewer connection charge on a time plan with their monthly bills. The monthly payment with an annual interest rate of 5% will be calculated for a 5 -, 7 -,10 -, 12 -, or 15 -year term. 3. Only existing individual single - family applicants are eligible for the payment plans. New homes constructed after September 1, 1996 are required to make full connection charge payment prior to building permit final construction approval for occupancy. Change of ownership requires payment in full of connection fees. Remodeling construction is required to pay connection fees prior to issuance of building permit unless home is on the payment plan which may be continued. 4. Monthly payments may be started prior to ob- taining a sewer connection permit, S Monthly payments may be initiated as a payment method until January 31, 2001 for Phase I. E, Notice of sewer availability and connection re- quirements shall be placed on titles of properties within the Allentown area with sewer service, 14.17.020 Allentown and Ryan Hill Regular Water Connection Charges A. Existing facilities connected to the water system will not be assessed a water connection fee. B. Allentown water connection fees for any new single - family connection increase $198.40 per year: UNTIL CHARGE January 31, 1998 $3.968,00 January 31, 1999 $3.968,00 January 31, 2000 $4,166,40 January 31, 2001 $4 „364,80 January 31, 2002 $4,563.20 January 31, 2003 $4,761.60 January 31, 2004 $4,960.00 January 31, 2005 $5,158.40 January 31, 2006 $5,356,80 January 31, 2007 $5,555.20 in accord with RCW 35,92,025 where it is capped at $5,555.20. Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk's Office Page 14-19 39 TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE C. Ryan Hill water connection fees for any new single - family connection increase $207.30 per year:. UNTIL CHARGE January 31, 1998 $4,146.40 January 31, 1999 $4,146.00 January 31, 2000 $4,353.30 January 31, 2001 $4,560.60 January 31, 2002 $4,767.90 January 31, 2003 $4,975.20 January 31, 2004 $5,182.50 January 31, 2005 $5,389.80 January 31, 2006 $5,597.10 January 31, 2007 $5,804.40 in accord with RCW 35.92.025 where it is capped at $5,804.40. 14.17.030 Phase I Service Area Boundaries Allentown is bordered by the BNSF railroad on the east, the Duwamish River on the south and the west, and S. 115th St. on the north. Ryan Hill includes the area approximately bounded by S. 114th St., 51St Ave. S., S. Ryan Way, and 47th Ave. S. Allentown is depicted on map, Figure 14 -1 (attached to the ordinance codified herein as Exhibit A) and Ryan Hill on Figure 14 -2 (Exhibit B); both maps are incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full. (Ord. 1777 3, 1996) 14.17.040 Funding Recovery Review The successful implementation of later phases of the Sewer Plan for the seven residential areas is dependent on the repayment of general fund revenues from the connection fees. The City Council will review connection requirements, exemptions and other revenue recovery alternatives to insure that the sewer plan remains viable and adequately funded in 2001. (Ord, 1777 4, 1996) 14.17.050 Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point Sewer Connection Charges A. Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point homes existing on September 1, 2007 will be required to connect to the sewer and pay associated connection charges if any portion of any building is situated within 250 feet of a sanitary sewer line or lateral, and if: 1. septic or health problems are identified by King County Health Department that require repair of the septic tank system, or 2, the home changes ownership„ or 3. remodeling occurs adding a bathroom or bed- room, 14-20 B. Tukwila's Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point sewer connection fee will start at $15,000 and increase by $600 (4% of $15,000) per year until 2017, in accordance with RCW 35,92,025: UNTIL CHARGE December 31, 2008 $15,000.00 December 31, 2009 $15,600.00 December 31, 2010 $16,200.00 December 31, 2011 $16,800.00 December 31, 2012 $17,400.00 December 31, 2013 $18,000.00 December 31, 2014 $18,600.00 December 31, 2015 $19,200.00 December 31, 2016 $19,800.00 December 31, 2017 $20,400.00 The maximum Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point sewer connection fee thereafter will be $20,400.00, in accordance with RCW 35.92.025. C. Payment options for Tukwila's Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point sewer connection fees are as follows: 1. Sewer connection fees for Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point residences existing prior to September 1, 2007, may be deferred if applicants qualify as low- income households in accordance with City policies that are in effect at the time of application. The sewer connection fee will be placed as a lien on the property's title, and must be paid before there is a change of ownership. 2. Sewer connection fees for Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point residences existing prior to September 1, 2007, may be paid on a time plan, included with their monthly water bills. The monthly payment, with an annual interest rate of 4 %, will be calculated for a 5 -year, 10 -year, or 15 -year term, Only existing individual single - family applicants are eligible for the payment plans. 3. New homes constructed after September 1, 2007 are required to make full sewer connection fee payment before issuance of the City of Tukwila's building permit. New homes are also required to pay in full the current fee set for the King County Sewer capacity charge, and bring proof of payment to the City's Permit Center prior to the Public Work's final inspection approval. 4. Change of ownership requires payment in full of the sewer connection fees. Remodeling construction is required to pay sewer connection fees prior to issuance of building permit unless home is on the payment plan, which may be continued. 5. Monthly payments may be started prior to ob- taining a sewer connection permit.. 6. Monthly payments may be initiated as a payment method until December 31, 2017 for Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point. After December 31, 2017, the sewer connection fee must be paid in full. Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk's Office 40 D. Notice of sewer availability and connection re- quirements shall be placed on titles of properties within Tukwila's Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point area with sewer service. (Ord. 2177 §1, 2007) 14.17.060 Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point Sewer Connection Charges A. Residences existing prior to September 1, 2007 and connected to the water system will not be assessed a water connection fee. B. New homes constructed after September 1, 2007 are required to make full water connection fee payment upon issuance of the building permit, C. Tukwila's Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point water connection fees will start at $8,247.13 for any new single - family water connection, and will increase by $329.88 (4% of $8,247.13) per year until 2017, in accordance with RCW 35.92.025: UNTIL CHARGE December 31, 2008 $ 8,247.13 December 31, 2009 $ 8,577.01 December 31, 2010 $ 8,906.89 December 31, 2011 $ 9,236.77 December 31, 2012 $ 9,566.65 December 31, 2013 $ 9,896.53 December 31, 2014 $10,226.41 December 31, 2015 $10,556.29 December 31, 2016 $10,886.17 December 31, 2017 $11,216.05 The maximum Allentown Phase 2 and Foster Point water connection fee thereafter will be $11,216.05, in accordance with RCW 35.92.025. 14.17.070 Phase 2 Service Area Boundaries Allentown is bordered by the BNSF railroad on the east,. the Duwamish River on the south and the west, and South 115th Street on the north. Foster Point is bordered by South 130th Place to the east, the Duwamish River on the south and the north, and includes 561, Avenue South, 57th Avenue South, South 133rd Street and Pamela Drive, The areas are shown on the attachment to this ordinance, and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full. TITLE 14 — WATER AND SEWERS 14.17.080 Funding Recovery Review The successful implementation of later phases of the Sewer Plan for the four residential areas is dependent on the repayment of general fund revenues from the connection fees. The City Council will review connection requirements, exemptions and other revenue recovery alternatives to insure that the sewer plan remains viable and adequately funded. (Ord. 2177 4, 2007) Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk's Office Page 14-21 41 TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE LOIAM Sections: 14.18.010 Requirements 14.18.020 Service Area Boundaries 14.18.010 Sewer Connection Requirements Duwamish area homes ® as spelled out by TMC 14,18.020, existing on November 30, 2002 will be required to connect to the sewer and pay the associated connection charges, if any portion of any building is situated within 250 feet of a sanitary sewer line or lateral, and if: 1. Septic or health problems are identified by King County Health Department that require repair of the septic tank system, or 2. The home changes ownership, or 3. Remodeling occurs, adding a bathroom or bedroom. (Ord. 2007 §1, 2002) 14.18.020 Sewer Service Area Boundaries The Duwamish service area is bordered by the Duwamish River on the north and the east; East Marginal Way South on the west; and Interurban Avenue South on the south, as shown on Figure 14 -3, 14.18.030 Regular Water Connection Charges A, Existing facilities in the Duwamish neighborhood which are connected to the water system on the effective date of this ordinance will not be assessed a water connection fee. B. Water connection for any new single- family con- nection in the Duwamish neighborhood will be assessed the following fees, which reflect a 1% increase per year in accordance with RCW 35.92.025: UNTIL CHARGE January 31, 2006 ........... ............... ...... 3,975,44 January 31, 2007 ...................... __ ..... 4,015,19 January 31, 2008 ...................... ....... _4,055,34 January 31, 2009.. .... _ ... - ............ - .... 4,095,89 January 31, 2010 ...................... .......... 4,136,84 January 31, 2011 .......................... __.4,178,20 January 31, 2012 ____ .......................4,219°98 January 31, 2013 , .......................4,262.17 January 31„ 2014 ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,4 „304.79 January 31, 2015.0,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,4,347,83 C. The applicable water connection charge shall be paid before the City gives any final building permit approval, (Ord, 2058 §1, 2004) 14.18.040 Water Service Area Boundaries The Duwamish service area is bordered by the Duwamish River on the north and the east; East Marginal Way South on the west„ and Interurban Avenue South on the south, as shown on Figure 14 -3. 14-22 Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk's Office 42 PLAT OF TUKWILA SOUTH Sections: 14.19.010 Sewer Connection Requirements and Fees 14.19.020 Service Area Boundaries 14.19.030 Funding Recovery Review 14.19.010 Sewer Connection Requirements and Fees A. Homes on Orillia Road existing on July 1, 2013 will be required to connect to the sewer and pay associated connection charges if any portion of any building is situated within 250 feet of a sanitary sewer line or lateral and if; 1. Septic tank or health problems are identified by the King County Health Department that require repair of the septic tank system; or 2. The home changes ownership; or 3. Remodeling occurs adding a bathroom or bedroom. B. Parcels within the Preliminary Plat of Tukwila South will be required to connect to the sanitary sewer system and pay in full associated sewer connection charges before issuance of the City of Tukwila's building permit for the specific development. C. Change of ownership requires payment in full of the sewer connection fees. D. The Preliminary Plat of Tukwila South and Orillia Road sewer connection fees will start at $0.056530 per square foot of total property based on King County records and the Tukwila South Sewer Connection Fees as shown in Figure 14 -7 E. Notice of sewer availability and connection requirements shall be placed on titles of properties within the Tukwila South Plat and Orillia Road sewer service area. King County recording fees will also be paid in full with the sewer connection fees. (Ord. 2441 §2 2014) 14.19.020 Service Area Boundaries A. The sewer service boundary area is the north margin of South 204th Street; the area west of the Green River and Segale Business Park; the east margin of Orillia Road, Interstate 1 -5 and the City SeaTac; and the south margin of South 180th Street. A map of the parcels within the service area known as the Preliminary Plat of Tukwila South as shown in Figure 14 -8. B. The Preliminary Plat of Tukwila South is dated June 2013, the King County Bow Lake Transfer Station, tax parcel 352304 -9037 and tax parcel 023900 - 0300,. 023900 -0310, 023900 -0247, 023900 -0365, and 023900 -0320 along Orillia Road with the exception of Plat #7 of the Preliminary Plat of TITLE 14 — WATER AND SEWERS Tukwila South, tax parcel 023900 -0310, and portions of that plat that are labeled Sensitive Area Tracts, Exceptions, Reserve Drainage Tracts, Open Space Tracts and Not Buildable Tracts, will have sanitary sewer system connection costs based on net area of 12,062,664 square feet of area that is tributary to the sanitary sewer system. (Ord. 2441 §3® 2014) 14.19.030 Funding Recovery Review The successful implementation of later phases of the sanitary sewer installation for the City is dependent on the repayment of sewer fund revenues from the sewer connection fees. The City Council will review connection requirements, exemptions and other revenue recovery alternatives to ensure the sewer plan remains viable and adequately funded. (Ord. 2441 §4® 2014) Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk's Office Page 14-23 43