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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-08 Special MinutesJune 8, 1982 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Prop. Ord. fixing the amt., form, date, interest rate, maturity denomin. of LID #30 bonds directing the issuance sale to Foster Marshall/ Amer. Express, Seattle. 56th Avenue Bridge Funding Proposal. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall SPECIAL MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Mayor Todd led the audience and Council Members in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Tukwila City Council Special Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. EDGAR D. BAUCH, LIONEL C. BOHRER (Council President), MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, DORIS PHELPS, GARY L. VAN OUSEN. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, stated the revised copy of the proposed ordinance should reflect an interest rate of 13.625% in Section 4. The rate is appropriate and the contract is standard. A representative from Foster and Marshall explained the rate of interest and stated the second line of Section 3 should read: "....Washington, has submitted an offer to purchase all of the bonds at a price 98 MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. The Deputy City Attorney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity and denominations of Local Improvement District No. 30 Bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to Foster Marshall/ American Express, Inc. of Seattle, Washington by title only. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COUNCIL ACCEPT THE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF LID #30 BONDS AND THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE CONTRACT. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Bohrer said the Council has indicated they wish to have additional information from the County regarding the sharing of costs in replacing the 56th Avenue bridge. Deputy City Attorney Carlsen read a letter from King County Executive, Randy Revelle, reiterating his former proposal of King County funding 80% of the cost of the bridge replacement using federal funds appropriated through the Washington State Department of Transportation Bridge Replacement Program. The City of Tukwila will fund the remaining 20% of the cost of bridge replacement, which would serve as the required 20% local match to the federal funds. King County will serve as lead agency in all bri4gg activities. The City of Tukwila will participate u y in design of the new bridge and in decisions regarding realignment. The replaced bridge will be of similar size and utility as the old Foster Bridge. Realignment may be necessary and if so will be the result of mutual decisions and study by King County and the City of Tukwila. The cost of the bridge is estimated to be $1.5 million. Whatever exact costs the 80 %/20% formula will apply. The City of Tukwila will accept responsibility by deed for 50% of the completed bridge. The City agrees to reimburse King County $16,849.01 Tukwila's share of of costs resulting from clean -up activities for the old Foster Bridge. The City agrees to reimburse King County 50% of the outstanding Washington Natural Gas claim for damages resulting from the collapse of the bridge, if both the City and King County agree to honor the claim. Mr. Revelle said if Tukwila does not accept his proposal the federal dollars, which are discretionary, will be used elsewhere and reallocated to other bridge structures in King County. Councilman Hill said Tukwila is putting up 100% of the local match and will own only one -half of the bridge. He did not agree the City should reimburse King County $16,849.01 as Tukwila's share of costs resulting from the clean -up. Councilman Harris said she spoke with Mr. Eggen of the Washington State Department of Transportation and he said if the funds are not used for the Foster Bridge they are to be returned and the committee will meet and reallocate the funds for bridges which may or may not be in King County. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING June 8, 1982 Page 2 56th Ave. Bridge Funding Proposal contd. Approval of Voucher No. 12127 in amt. of $16,847.47 to Bellevue Dodge for purchase of 2 police vehicles. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 P.M. f7 Tom Fitzsimmons, representing Mr. Revelle's office, said it is correct the funds would be reallocated to another bridge which might or might not be in King County. He said the possibilities offered by Council at the last meeting of using a surplus bridge for replacement has been explored and none exist at this time. There is a question in engineering. The Interurban Bridge offers the most potential but the size is not the same. The State funding would not apply to replacement of that bridge. It is geared to fund new construction or repair new construction. There are the following options: Do nothing; not replace the bridge but improve the signals; put in a pedestrian bridge; put in a one -way bridge; put in a two -lane bridge. The bridge problem has existed for two years. Residents have to travel two miles to compensate for loss of the bridge. There would be a problem in case of an emergency. There has been a territorial dispute. The day after the bridge collapsed a meeting was called. A number of options have been gone through. The County pursued the grant. The County thinks the 80% grant money is King County share. Councilman Van Dusen said King County was the agent in charge of inspection of the bridge, therefore, they should be the one seeking the grant. Tukwila has gone from a 50/50 share to 100% of the cost. Council President Bohrer said the City Council should make an offer to the County Council. The offer that has been given is a basis, but it is not acceptable to the City. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REJECT THE COUNTY OFFER AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED 10% OF THE COST OF THE BRIDGE. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND HAVE THE TWO SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COUNCILMEN HILL AND VAN DUSEN, DEVISE A COUNTER PROPOSAL FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL AND SUBMIT IT TO KING COUNTY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REJECT SECTIONS 2 AND 7 OF THE PROPOSAL AND RETAIN THE REST. MOTION FAILED, WITH PHELPS VOTING YES. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT VOUCHER NO. 12127 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,847.47 TO BELLEVUE DODGE BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. No a Booher, Recording Secretary