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City of Tukwila
Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee
June 29, 2017
City Hall, Hazelnut Conference Room
4:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I.Call to Order
II.Roll Call
Attendees introduced themselves and briefly spoke to their interest in serving on the Committee or
their role with the City of Tukwila. Those present were:
Sean Goode, Member
Jessica Jerwa, Member
Randy Coplen, Member
Andy Reiswig, Member
Jun Castillo, Member
Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst
Sherry Wright, Senior Fiscal Coordinator
Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director
Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director
III.Approval of Agenda
Ms. Jerwa moved approval of the agenda, and Mr. Reiswig seconded. The motion carried
unanimously and the agenda was approved.
IV.Approval of Minutes (n/a)
V.Unfinished Business (n/a)
VI.New Business
1.Election of Chair & Vice-Chair
Mr. Goode offered to serve as Chair and Ms. Jerwa offered to serve as Vice-Chair. The
Committee accepted both nominations and no further nominations were made. Mr. Goode
was elected as Chair and Ms. Jerwa as Vice-Chair, each abstaining from the vote.
2.Committee By-Laws
The Committee discussed the draft by-laws. Staff noted that the by-laws require no fewer
than two meetings a year, and the staff recommendation is to meet a second time in October
2017 when there will be more substantial expenditure reports to review. The Committee
agreed with that proposal. Mr. Coplen moved approval of the by-laws as presented, and Ms.
Jerwa seconded. The motion carried unanimously and the by-laws were adopted.
3.Public Safety Plan 101
Staff presented an overview of the Public Safety Plan, including background, description,
funding, community oversight, project schedule, outreach schedule, implementation to date,
engagement tools, and feedback received to date.
4.Financial Overview
The Committee reviewed a list of contracts associated with the Public Safety Plan to date,
including project management services, fire station location study, architectural design and
planning, and real estate broker services. A contract for program management quality
assurance was just approved by Council on June 26, 2017 and will be included with the next
Committee update. Mr. Coplen inquired about the commission for the real estate brokerage
services and suggested that staff look at the agreement to see if it would be worth further
negotiation, noting that 6% is above the norm if proceeds are not shared with a selling agent.
Mr. Coplen also inquired about cost controls on the fire station contracts and would like
further information about this.
5.Expenditure report(s)
The Committee reviewed a report of all Public Safety Plan revenues & expenditures to date.
Total actual revenues through May 31, 2017 are $36,749,466 from the voter-approved bond
and investment interest. Actual expenditures through May 31, 2017 are $143,125. On June 12,
2017, the Council Committee of the Whole discussed budget implications of fire station
programming considering realities of the current competitive construction market. Staff will
send the staff report and meeting minutes to the Committee.
VII.Miscellaneous
Trainings
Staff reminded the Committee of the required Ethics and Open Public Meetings Act trainings. Links
have been shared to training videos via email and certificates will be prepared when the requirements
have been fulfilled. Each Committee member signed a conflict of interest disclosure form for filing
with the City.
Report
The Committee discussed the Charter requirement to report to the City Council at least semi-
annually, which for 2017 would mean preparing a report based upon this committee meeting.
Committee members asked staff to assist with a draft or template for their review. Mr. Coplen also
asked staff to obtain additional clarification from the City Attorney regarding Committee members’
fiduciary authority and liability. Mr. Goode also suggested using the first report as an opportunity to
gain clarification from the Council on their expectations.
VIII.Adjournment
Ms. Jerwa moved adjournment and Mr. Coplen seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting
was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by SW
Approved 10/19/17