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David Cline, City Administrator ❖ De'Sean Quinn ❖ Thomas McLeod
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2462 and 2538, as codified at
Tukwila Municipal Code Sections 3.90.050 and 3.90.060, to amend
eligibility criteria and to allow new applications for Multi -Family
Residential Property Tax Exemptions to be submitted.
Location: The boundary of the residential targeted area is that
portion of the Tukwila Urban Center Zone's Transit Oriented
Development District that lies west of the Green River.
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5. SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Weekly COVID-19 report.
b. Legislative Agenda:
(1) A legislative update from David Foster, City Lobbyist.
(2) A resolution adopting a Legislative Agenda for use during
the 2022 Washington State Legislative Session.
c. An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2462 and 2538, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Sections 3.90.050 and
3.90.060, to amend eligibility criteria and to allow new
applications for Multi-Family Residential Property Tax Exemptions
to be submitted.
d. Legislation updating the City's Investment Policy.
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6. REPORTS
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b. City Council
c. Staff
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8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
4 & 5.C.
STAFF SPONSOR: D. SPECK AND B.MILES
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 11/22/21
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption Program
CATEGORY ❑ Discussion
Mtg Date
Motion
Mtg Date
U Resolution
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® Ordinance
Mtg Date 12/6/21
Bid Award
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® Public Hearing ❑ Other
Mtg Date 11/22/21 Mtg Date
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PIF
SPONSOR'S
SUMMARY
Revised Code of Washington 84.14 allows municipalities to provide a property tax
exemption to qualifying residential developments within their cities. The Multi -Family Tax
Exemption (MFTE) reduces the property taxes owed on a development by exempting the
value of the multi -family residential improvements over a specific period. Discussion on
the current program, including possible re -adoption in the Southcenter District and
expansion to other parts of the City.
REVIEWED BY
❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ® Planning & Community Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm.
❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
DATE: 11/15/21 COMMITTEE CHAIR: HOUGARDY
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPoNsoR/ADMIN. Economic Development, Mayor's Office
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED
$0
AMOUNT BUDGETED
$0
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0
Fund Source: N/A
Comments: N/A
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/22/21
12/6/21
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
11/22/21 Informational Memorandum dated 1/1/21
Map of Southcenter District Residential Targeted Area.
Ordinance in Draft Form
Minutes from the Planning and Community Development meeting on 11/15/21.
12/6/21 Final Ordinance
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: October 26, 2021, Revised November 8, 2021
SUBJECT: Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption Program
ISSUE
Discussion on potential updates to the Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption program.
Note: This memo has been updated to reflect the discussion that occurred at the Planning and
Community Development meeting on November 1, 2021.
BACKGROUND
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 84.14 allows municipalities planning under the Growth
Management Act to provide a property tax exemption to qualifying residential developments
within their cities. The Multi -Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) reduces the property taxes owed on
a development by exempting the value of the multi -family residential improvements' over a
specific period. In theory, an MFTE program stimulates the creation or rehabilitation of multi-
family housing. The housing can be rental or owner -occupied and market -rate or affordable.
Overview of State Law Requirements
As outlined in RCW 84.14.007, the purpose of the MFTE is:
...[T]he purpose of this chapter to encourage increased residential opportunities, including
affordable housing opportunities, in cities that are required to plan or choose to plan under the
growth management act within urban centers where the governing authority of the affected city
has found there is insufficient housing opportunities, including affordable housing opportunities.
It is further the purpose of this chapter to stimulate the construction of new multifamily housing
and the rehabilitation of existing vacant and underutilized buildings for multifamily housing in
urban centers having insufficient housing opportunities that will increase and improve residential
opportunities, including affordable housing opportunities, within these urban centers.
RCW 84.14 allows municipalities to create MFTE programs for up to 8, 12 and/or 20 years,
subject to certain requirements.
• Market Rate: A municipality can create an MFTE program that allows for a project to have
a property tax exemption for up to eight years if the project does not include affordability
requirements. The project could be rental or owner -occupied.
• Twelve Year Affordability: A municipality can create an MFTE program that allows for a
project to have a property tax exemption for up to 12 years if it meets certain affordability
requirements. To be eligible for the 12 -year exemption a project must commit that at
1 The land is still subject to being assessed property taxes as is space used for commercial activities.
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least 20 percent of the units in the project be affordable to low- and moderate -income
households (if rental) or moderate -income households (if owner -occupied).
• Twenty Year Affordability: A municipality can create an MFTE program that allows for a
project to have a property tax exemption for up to 20 years if it meets certain
requirements. To be eligible for the 20 -year exemption, a project must commit that at
least 20% of the units will be made available for affordable homeownership, with a local
government or non-profit overseeing long term compliance with affordability restrictions.
The zoning where the units are constructed must allow a minimum density of at least 25
units per acre.
Around 50 cities and one county in the State have in place or have had in place a MFTE
program. Most of these cities are located along the 1-5 corridor between Olympia and Marysville.
Since cities provide additional requirements on their MFTE programs, which may vary by city.
For example, the City of Woodinville requires that a building be built to LEED standards in order
to get the MFTE; the City of Newcastle requires a public or cultural use for the building; and the
City of Yakima requires that there be an investment of least $25,000 in each unit constructed.
Several cities, such as Seattle, require that all MFTE projects have an affordability component
and do not offer the 8 -year exemption option for market rate units.
Tukwila's MFTE Program
In 2014 the City adopted an MFTE program for a portion of the Southcenter District. It is the
portion of the Transit Oriented Development District in the Tukwila Urban Center (Southcenter
District) that is west of the Green River (see attached map).
At the time, the City's goal of adopting an MFTE program for the Southcenter District was to
encourage the development of new multi -family housing to help fulfill the City's vision for the
neighborhood and meet the City's regional growth targets for new housing units. Because of the
lack of new housing development in that District for many years, staff recommended the
incentive as a temporary way to show the private sector that the market rents for new housing
was significantly higher than the comparable rents in the adjacent neighborhoods which
reflected older housing stock. The incentive also made multi -family housing financially feasible
for the developer, especially given the market demand for other types of land uses.
The City's MFTE program provided for both an 8- and 12 -year exemption period2. In order to be
eligible for the MFTE, a project was required to meet additional City criteria, which included:
1. The units must be in the residential targeted areas (see attached map)
2. The units must be within a residential or mixed-use structure containing at least four
dwelling units.
3. The units must have an average size of at least 500 square feet per unit.
4. A minimum of 15 percent of the units must be at least 900 square feet in area and
contain at least two bedrooms.
5. The units must be designed and used for permanent residential occupancy.
6. Each unit must have its own private bathroom and private kitchen. Projects that utilize
common kitchens and/or common bathrooms are not eligible.
Because the City's goal was to provide a temporary incentive to stimulate the private
development without becoming a long-term subsidy, the City's Southcenter District MFTE
program included a limited application period which sunset at the end of 2017. After that the City
no longer accepted MFTE applications.
2 The 20 -year exemption was not permitted under State law at the time.
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The following projects utilized the MFTE program within the Southcenter District.
1. AirMark Apartments (2018 MFTE Effective Date, 8 -Year Exemption).
AirMark Apartments is a mixed use, 19 story building located along Andover Park East.
The project features 371 market rate apartments and the Hotel Interurban. Only the
residential portion of the project is eligible for the MFTE. The land (entire parcel) and
hotel portion of the building is still subject to property taxes.
2. Marvelle Southcenter (2021 MFTE Effective Date, 8 -Year Exemption)
Marvelle Southcenter is active senior housing at the corner of Baker Blvd and Andover
Park East.
3. Holden at Southcenter (2022 MFTE Effective Date, 8 -Year Exemption)
Holden at Southcenter includes five floors of assisted living units and one floor of
memory care units. Only the assisted living units qualified for the MFTE.
Note: All projects submitted their MFTE applications to the City prior to the end of 2017 and
were completed within the required time period.
DISCUSSION
The Housing Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan mentions multi -family property tax
exemptions as a potential strategy to achieve Tukwila's housing goals. The incentive was also
included as a potential strategy in the Transit -Oriented Development Housing Strategies Action
Plan adopted by the Council in September 2021. Additionally, two developers have approached
the City requesting the MFTE for their potential projects.
Southcenter District Prosect
One of the developers is proposing to construct market -rate, multi -family apartments for all ages
within the City's current Residential Targeted Area in the Southcenter District. The developer
plans to rent the units at market rate and is requesting that the project be eligible for the 8 -year
exemption.
When the City adopted the Southcenter Plan it laid out a vision to transform the Southcenter
District from a retail district to a mixed-use district with retail, dining, office, and residential units.
While the MFTE incentive helped attract three residential developments, they are all based on
very specialized business models such as healthcare, age restrictions, and federally approved
foreign financing. At this time, the Southcenter District still lacks an all ages, multi -family project
that is traditionally financed3. Additionally, residential projects in the Southcenter District struggle
with identifying comparable rents and proof of market demand which adds risk and makes
residential projects harder to finance. Staff believes that obtaining an all -ages, traditionally
financed residential project(s) in the Southcenter District can be a catalyst to attract more
housing development in the District, especially for workers and others not served by the current
housing.
The developer has indicated they have found a site they would like to purchase but need to
know if the MFTE will be reinstated before they can move ahead.
3 While the Airmark Apartments is an all ages multi -family project, it relied heavily on EB -5 (foreign) investment to be
financially feasible plus shared efficiencies with Hotel Interurban.
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Tukwila International Blvd Neighborhood Prosect
The other developer proposes to construct 100 units of affordable, owner -occupied housing
within the Tukwila International Blvd neighborhood. The developer has indicated that the MFTE
is needed in order to secure financing from the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Owner -occupied multi -family housing is very rare in Tukwila. In addition to
making the project more financially feasible, the MFTE would enable the developer to make the
units more affordable for the households living in the units. The developer has requested the 20 -
year exemption.
The developer has indicated they need to know if their project is eligible for the MFTE during the
first quarter of 2022; otherwise, it will delay their financing and next steps for the project
Comprehensive Considerations
In addition to the two areas mentioned above, Tukwila may want to consider an MFTE in other
areas of the City. For example, the Transit Oriented Development Housing Strategies Plan
adopted by the City Council in September discussed the possibility of adoption of an MFTE
program near the Tukwila International Boulevard light rail station. Additionally, an MFTE
program could be created near the Sounder commuter train station near West Valley Hwy as a
way to encourage more housing near the station or other areas of the City to encourage
renovation or preservation of existing housing. The City also can include other criteria such as
greater affordability, dislocation protections, design standards, etc. Those criteria do not need to
be the same in all Residential Targeted Areas.
Economic Development staff recommends the City be thoughtful when considering expansions
of tax exemptions because the City will incur costs in order to provide public services to the new
developments and the exemptions can cause increased taxes on other property taxpayers.
Recommended Next Steps
Given the potential complexity of a city-wide MFTE program and the time sensitivity of two
developments that appear to meet City goals (additional housing in the Southcenter District and
affordable, owner -occupied multi -family housing), staff proposes a three-step approach to
studying and possibility updating the MFTE program. It's important to note that the first two
steps are not limited to just the two developments mentioned and other developments could
qualify under the program.
Step 1, December 2021, Southcenter District
Amend the City's current MFTE program to accept applications through 2022. This amendment
would retain the current program boundaries and other criteria. Staff proposes adding one
additional criteria to require that the housing utilizing the MFTE must be available to people of
all ages. This would go through the Council process starting in November, with possible final
action in December.
Step 2, First Quarter of 202Z Tukwila International Blvd
Amend the City's MFTE program to create a second and new Residential Targeted Area along
Tukwila International Blvd (TIB) with eligibility criteria allowing owner occupied, affordable
housing. At this step, rental apartments would not be included in the program due to more
complex considerations such as affordability limits, boundaries of eligible areas, design criteria,
redevelopment criteria, displacement risk, market necessity, and other issues. This provision
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allows the City to expand owner -occupied, affordable housing opportunities in the City and new
development along TIB.
Step 3, 2022, Tukwila South
Per the discussion at the November 1, 2021, PCD meeting, the committee recommends that
staff examine the creation of a MFTE program for the Tukwila South area prior to the
comprehensive Citywide examination outlined below. This work would also occur in 2022.
Step 34, 2022, Comprehensive
Conduct a more comprehensive review to consider expansions of the MFTE program. This
review would include multi -family rental housing, other geographic areas, housekeeping items,
and other considerations and criteria such as:
1. Where would the City like to see more multi -family housing (rental and/or ownership)?
2. Where would the City like to see renovation of multi -family housing?
3. Where would the City like to see preservation of existing affordable housing?
4. What levels of affordability would the City like?
5. What levels of affordability are feasible given the value of the incentive, other financing,
and development costs?
6. How would the MFTE prioritize multi -family housing as a land use compared to other
land uses in that area.
7. Is the MFTE necessary and/or sufficient as an incentive?
8. What project design standards should be included (e.g. structured parking, public
amenities, etc.)?
9. What are the financial implications to the City, Tukwila School District, and other taxing
districts?
10. How will the City manage and monitor ongoing affordability requirements and reports?
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Steps 1 and 2 outlined above would have minimal financial impacts to the City primarily
because they are small relative to the amount of development already in the City
Steps 3 and 4 could be significant in terms of demands on city services, reallocation of property
tax to other taxpayers, etc. depending on the specifics of the program. Depending on the scope,
staff may want to hire a consultant to analyze the incentive's market necessity, effectiveness,
and effect on City finances.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion only. If the Committee supports the thrcefour-step process outlined above, staff will
return to the Committee on November 15 with a draft ordinance addressing the Southcenter
District and again in January with an ordinance to address Tukwila International Blvd.
An ordinance for the Southcenter District is included as an attachment with this revised memo.
The ordinance is scheduled to go to Committee of the Whole on November 22 and Regular
Council on December 6.
ATTACHMENTS
• Map of Southcenter District Residential Targeted Area.
• Draft Ordinance, Southcenter District MFTE Program
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2462
AND 2538, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 3.90.050 AND 3.90.060, TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA AND TO ALLOW NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS TO BE
SUBMITTED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, chapter 84.14 RCW authorizes cities to provide for exemptions from ad
valorem property taxation on qualified multi -family housing developments located in
designated residential targeted areas in order to encourage more desirable, affordable,
and convenient residential units in urban centers; and
WHEREAS, the King County Countywide Planning Policies (KCCPP), developed
pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act, have established standards
for cities to plan for their share of regional growth and affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Urban Center is one of the region's designated urban
centers and lies within an urban growth area, with access to high capacity transit; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to assist in achieving its residential growth targets and
goals in the City's Housing and Urban Center Element of the City's Comprehensive
Plan by encouraging new multi -family housing in the Tukwila Urban Center; and
WHEREAS, three projects utilized the Multi -Family Tax Exemption between 2014
and 2017, including two age -restricted projects; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Urban Center currently lacks sufficient available, desirable
and convenient residential housing available to all ages, including affordable housing, to
meet the needs of the public who would be likely to live and work in the urban center, if
affordable, desirable, attractive, and livable places were available; and
WHEREAS, King County is currently facing a housing shortage, with a lack of
workforce housing; and
WHEREAS, thousands of people who work in the Tukwila Urban Center are unable
to live near their jobs due to a lack of quality workforce housing and, as a result, these
individuals commute to and from work, resulting in additional vehicles on regional
roadways and adding more greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere; and
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WHEREAS, the Tukwila Urban Center qualifies as an urban center for purposes of
RCW 84.14.010, and Tukwila has a desire to stimulate construction of new multi -family
housing within that portion of the Tukwila Urban Center's Transit Oriented Development
District that lies west of the Green River; and
WHEREAS, the tax incentive provided by chapter 84.14 RCW encourages
increased residential opportunities, including affordable housing opportunities, and will
stimulate the construction of new multi -family housing within the residential targeted
area and will benefit and promote public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging
residential development and redevelopment of that area of the City; and
WHEREAS, a limited Multi -Family Tax Exemption Program in the Tukwila Urban
Center may assist in allowing workers to live closer to their jobs; and
WHEREAS, the City's tax incentive regulations were adopted by the Tukwila City
Council in Ordinance No. 2462 on December 1, 2014, and amended by the City Council
on May 15, 2017, by Ordinance No. 2538; and
WHEREAS, under Tukwila Municipal Code Section 3.90.060, applications for a multi-
family tax exemption were no longer accepted after December 31, 2017, and the Tukwila
City Council desires to allow new projects to take advantage of the incentive to stimulate
the construction of new housing open to all ages to support the development of affordable
and quality workforce housing within a portion of the Tukwila Urban Center Transit
Oriented Development District for a limited period of time; and
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2021, the Tukwila City Council, after giving public
notice consistent with RCW 84.14.040, held a public hearing to consider adoption of the
proposed ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 3.90.050 Amended. Ordinance No. 2462 §7, as codified
at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 3.90.050, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
3.90.050 Project Eligibility
A. To be eligible for exemption from property taxation under this chapter, the
residential units must satisfy all of the following criteria:
1. The units must be located in the residential targeted area.
2. The units must be within a residential or mixed-use structure containing at
least four dwelling units.
3. The units must have an average size of at least 500 square feet per unit.
4. A minimum of 15 percent of the units must be at least 900 square feet and
contain at least two bedrooms.
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5. The units must be designed and used for permanent residential
occupancy made available to residents of all ages to promote workforce housing.
6. Each unit must have its own private bathroom and private kitchen.
Residential projects that utilize common kitchens and/or common bathrooms are not
eligible.
7. The entire property shall comply with all applicable zoning requirements,
land use regulations, environmental requirements, building codes and fire code
requirements, as outlined in the Tukwila Municipal Code.
8. The units must be constructed and receive a certificate of occupancy after
this ordinance takes effect
9. The units must be completed within 3 years from the date of issuance of
the conditional certificate of acceptance of tax exemption by the City, or within
authorized extension of this time limit.
B. In addition to the requirements listed in TMC Section 3.90.050 (A), residential
units that request the 12 -year property tax exemption, as permitted by TMC Section
3.90.040 (A)(2), must also satisfy the following requirements:
1. The mix and configuration of housing units (e.g., studio, one -bedroom,
two-bedroom, etc.) used to meet the requirement for affordable units under TMC
Section 3.90.050 shall be substantially proportional to the mix and configuration of the
total housing units in the project.
2. For owner -occupied projects, the contract with the City required under
TMC Section 3.90.070 shall identify which units meet the affordability criteria.
Section 2. TMC Section 3.90.060 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2462 §8 and 2538
§1, as codified at TMC Section 3.90.060, are hereby amended as follows:
3.90.060 Application Procedure—Fee
A. The owner of property applying for exemption under this chapter shall submit
an application to the Administrator, on a form established by the Administrator. The
owner shall verify the contents of the application by oath or affirmation. The application
shall contain the following information:
1. A brief written description of the project, including phasing if applicable,
that states which units are proposed for the exemption and whether the request is for 8
or 12 years.
2. Preliminary schematic site and floor plans of the multi -family units and the
structure(s) in which they are proposed to be located.
3. A table of all units in the project listing unit number, square footage, unit
type (studio, one bedroom, etc.), and indicating those proposed for the exemption.
4. If applicable, information describing how the applicant will comply with the
affordability requirements in TMC Sections 3.90.040 and 3.90.050.
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5. A statement from the owner acknowledging the potential tax liability when
the property ceases to be eligible for exemption under this chapter.
6. Any other information deemed necessary or useful by the Administrator.
B. At the time of application under this section, the applicant shall pay to the City
an initial application fee of $500 or as otherwise established by ordinance or resolution.
If the application is denied, the City may retain that portion of the application fee
attributable to its own administrative costs and refund the balance to the applicant.
C. The complete application shall be submitted any time before, but no later than,
the date the certificate of occupancy is issued under Title 16 of the Tukwila Municipal
Code.
D. After December 31,_20-1-7 2022, the City will no longer accept applications.
Section 3. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors;
references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance
numbering and section/subsection numbering.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2021.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
City Council Planning & Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
November 15, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. - Electronic Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency
Councilmembers Present:
Staff Present:
Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Verna Seal, Thomas McLeod
Rachel Bianchi, Laurel Humphrey, Cyndy Knighton, Stacy Hansen,
Nancy Eklund, Breyden Jager, Nora Gierloff, Brandon Miles
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
Chair Hougardy asked for Committee consensus to add an agenda item relating to King County's
Health through Housing program.
A. Ordinance: Multifamily Residential Property Tax Exemption
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to amend the current Tukwila Urban Center
*Multifamily Tax Exemption Program to accept applications through 2022, retaining the current
boundaries and other criteria.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 22, 2021 Committee of the Whole.
B. Traffic Impact Fees
Councilmembers and staff discussed the purpose of and processes associated with traffic
impact fees. The Council recently received an email expressing the fee assessed on a tenant
improvement project was too high, although no appeal was filed with the City.
Item(s) requiring follow-up:
• Provide total cost of tenant improvement project referenced in email.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
C. King County Health through Housing
Staff informed the Committee that King County has indicated they would like to reach out to a
hotel property owner in Tukwila to inquire about availability. Committee members agreed
that the County can do so, but that this does not indicate Tukwila is a "willing city" under the
conditions of the program.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
��. MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
KH Committee Chair Approval
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CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE UPDATE
November 22, 2021
* Denotes All New Content in the Section
ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND CITY OPERATIONS
* Essential Services & City Operations
In order to have consistency across public -facing activitues at the City Hall campus, beginning October 4, 2021
the permit counter, City Hall and human services in-person office hours will all be Mondays and Wednesdays
from 8:30 to noon. All services remain available remotely. Masks are required at all times in City facilities. City
staff that are able are encouraged to work remotely until January 3, 2022.
Total in-person customer volume for the week of November 8, 2021:
• Permit Counter: 8
• City Hall: 6
• Human Services: 0
* Human Services
Human Services staff assisted three households (three individuals) with a total of $3,139.95 in rent and utility
assistance ($2,778 rent, $361.95 utility). The least amount of rent owing was $600 the highest amount owing was
$5,800. More Tukwila landlords have been identified as recipients of Large Landlord EPRAP funding to assist their
residents with COVID related rental arrearages. Staff currently has six additional households in various stages of
the intake process. Each week, HS staff works with new (and well acquainted) property managers from both
large, small, and individual properties who are advocating for rental assistance on behalf of their residents. We
continue to encourage residents to have open communication with their property managers who are eager to
assist residents with available resources.
Residents and landlords who applied for the EPRAP program can check their status by going to:
https://kinacounty.aov/depts/community-human-services/COVID/eviction-prevention-rent-assistance
Source Households
Assisted/Ind
General Fund Contracted Rent: $1,200
Partners 1/1 Utility: $
Covid Rental & Utility Assistance Rent: $1,578
2/2 Utility: $361.95
Sewer/Water
0/0 $
HB 1406 Rental Assistance
Funding Breakdown
/ $
Information from the community $500-$1,200 = 3
on total past due rent amount $1,250-$3,500 = 6
$3,600-$4,000 = 1
Over $4,000 = 2
2021 Year to date total rental and utility funds distributed in Tukwila are below. (Note: General Fund and HB 1406
funds were used for individuals/families NOT impacted by COVID, including Maple Crest Fire victims. General
Fund and COVID funds include rent and utility assistance; HB 1406 is used for rental assistance only).
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Source
Total
Households/Individuals
General Fund
$44,782
56/130
HB 1406
$67,340
75/163
COVID
$122,509
76/156
TOTAL
$234,631
207/449
Fire Staffing and CaIIs for Service
There have been no changes to Fire staffing since the last report.
Police Staffing and CaIIs for Service
There have been no changes to Police staffing since the last report.
* Business Recovery
Business Re -Openings and Closings
Washington's economy continues to be open. Nearly all businesses and public spaces including
restaurants, stores, offices, theaters, outdoor events, and other places can operate at full capacity
with no physical distancing requirements. The Delta variant continues to spread rapidly. COVID-19
cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have declined since September but are still much higher than
they were this past summer.
Currently 70% of adult Americans are fully vaccinated. On August 18th Governor Inslee announced
a vaccine requirement for employees working in K-12, most childcare and early learning, higher
education, and State agencies. That requirement took effect on October 18th. On September 9th
President Biden announced that the Federal government will require businesses with over 100
employees to require employees to be vaccinated or get regular testing. On November 4th, the
President announced that the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are announcing the worker vaccination (or
weekly testing) requirements will take effect on January 4th. Those policies will cover approximately
100 million employees. Currently the policies are being challenged in court.
On September 16th King County announced a new vaccine verification requirement that started
on October 25th. People are required to show proof of full vaccination to enter public places such
as outdoor events with 500 or more people, indoor recreational activities of any size such as
restaurants, bars, performances, theaters, conferences, gyms, and professional sports. The
requirement starts for small bars and restaurants (seating capacity of 12 or fewer) on December 6.
Outdoor dining, take-out, grocery stores, retail stores, private events at private locations, and other
situations are exempt. Unvaccinated people can still attend by showing proof of a negative
COVID-19 test. People do not have to show identification when showing proof of vaccination.
On October 14th the Governor announced that, starting on November 15th, verification of
vaccination or a recent negative test will be required to enter large, ticketed events with over
1,000 people (indoors) or 10,000 people (outdoors).
An expanded statewide mask mandate took effect on August 23rd, every person (including
customers and employees) is required to wear masks when indoors with someone from outside
their household, however, there are exceptions. For example, the requirement does not apply to
people who are working indoors by themselves or are vaccinated and only working with other
employees. Businesses can adopt more stringent requirements. Under the Governor's
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Proclamation 20-25.15 businesses are prohibited from allowing customers to enter or remain in an
indoor space in a business unless the customer is wearing a face mask. On September 13th masks
also became required (for both vaccinated and unvaccinated) for outdoor events with 500 or
more attendees.
Business Assistance
There are some government funding programs still accepting applications including the Economic
Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and the Small Business Flex Fund. The programs offer low interest
loans to small businesses. Through EIDL some small businesses may be eligible for grants up to
$15,000. We anticipate that later this year the State will implement a $50 million fifth round of the
Working Washington small business grant program. The State is also significantly limiting increases in
unemployment insurance costs for businesses.
King County is distributing $145 million of federal funds for residential rental assistance and eviction
prevention to tenants and landlords through their Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance
Program (EPRAP). King County will significantly increase the EPRAP funding with additional ARPA
funds in 2022.
Unemployment
The unemployment claims data report is included monthly and is included in the packet of the
November 22, 2021 Council meeting.
MEETING THE COMMUNITY'S BASIC NEEDS
* Food Resources and Distribution
Senior Meals, number of meals distributed.
Week of 1 1/ 1 and 11/8
Tukwila Pantry
The new drive -up garage cover construction
site is now complete.
Duwamish Curb Cafe 25
Meals on Wheels 402*
Double order due to Veteran's Day.
11/09 374
11/11 296
11/13 254
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COVID-19 UPDATES
* Covid-19 Tukwila Overview
Go to other dashboards: COVID-19 Vaccinations COVID-19 Outcomes by Vaccination Status
Level of Community
Transmission
Substantial
Select a location
Cases Hospitalizations Deaths
2,667 127 22
Tukwila
Change the type of locations
• City
c Health Reporting Area
c Region
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People Completed
Vaccine Series
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Hover over graphs
and text for more
details
Cases
Show data as a table
3 daily average cases
+2 new cases since 11/16/21
25% increase
in the last 7 -days (20)
from the prior 7 -days (16)
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+0 new hospitalizations since 11/16/21
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in the last 7 -days (1)
from the prior 7 -days (1)
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Deaths
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Death Date (last 120 days)
The Tukwila Fire Department' Mobile Vaccine Team (MVT) will be stood up to provide booster shots
to homebound individuals that meet the booster thresholds.
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* Vaccine Update & Locations
There are many ways for community members to access the vaccine at no cost. Multiple
appointments are available at sites in the area, as well as private opportunities. Visit
vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov for location and appointment opportunities. Booster shot information
and vaccines for children apes 5 through 11 are also available at vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.
Global to Local and Public Health Seattle/King County are hosting free COVID-19 vaccinations at
the Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village on Saturdays through December 18, 2021, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00
p.m.
• Walk-ups welcome. Appointments and proof of residency are not required.
• Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J are available, including boosters.
• Vaccinations for children 5 to 11 years old will be available starting 11/20.
• People receiving their first dose receive a free $50 gift card to Fred Meyer.
• Call 425-943-6706 or go to bit.ly/vaxride to get a free ride to and from the event.
• On 11/13 the pop-up clinic vaccinated 41 people (first, second, and boosters).
• More info at: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/vaccine/schedule.aspx
Vaccinations in King County as of November 17, 2021:
• 1 dose: 1,788,100 or 89.6%
• 2 doses: 1,640,892 or 84.0%
• Booster doses: 330,697
Below is a zip code map of vaccinations as of November 17, 2021 (percentage of population 12+
with at least one dose) in King County, with Tukwila's two zip codes highlighted:
• 98168: 89.6%
• 98188: >95%
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vaccination rate than many other areas in the county.
Overall
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King County
East
North
Seattle
South
Kirkland, Redmond, Bothell, and
N Seattle and Shoreline
Central Seattle
W Seattle, S Seattle, Delridge and IIighline
Burien, Renton, Tukwila and Seatac
Auburn, Kent, and Federal Way
South East King County
Bellevue, Issaquah and Mercer Island
East King County
Vashon Island
Total 5+ years
population old
79.1%
833%
82.2%
80.6%
72%
81.8%
80.2%
803%
82.6%
75.7%
69S%
68.8%
853%
81.1%
885%
83.7%
88.7%
86.7%
84.2%
76.9%
I 87.2%
84.0%
82.7%
88%
81%
74.5%
73.2%
90.1 %
86.9%
91.7%
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old old old
89.7%
>95%
923%
87.4%
84.7%
93.2%
87.4%
84S%
93.8%
88.2%
82.7%
81.2%
>95%
>95%
>95%
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22.6%
225%
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263%
343%
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26.6%
10%
55%
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23.1%
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74.7%
92.7%
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89.9%
94.8%
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54.3%
923%
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81S%
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old
79.8%
87.9%
85.0%
77.7%
74.0%
79.6%
73.4%
81.2%
84.7%
75S%
72.0%
74.2%
>95 %
88%
>95%
35-49 years 50-64 years 65+ years
old old old
90.7% >95% >95%
94.6% >95% >95%
>95% 88.9% >95%
92S% 89.6% >95%
82S% >95% >95%
>95% 945% >95%
94.2% 88.0% >95%
88.9% 825% 90.4%
>95% >95% >95%
90.7% >95% >95%
803% >95% >95%
74.4% 90.2% >95%
94S% >95% >95%
86.9% >95% >95%
91.1% 77.2% >95%
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* COVID-19 Testing
The following are the number of individuals tested over the past week at the Church by the Side of
the Road. This is a regional testing facility drawing individuals from across south King County. All
testing locations in the region are seeing a significant surge in the number of people requesting tests.
King County has contracted with off-duty officers to provide traffic management along Tukwila
International Boulevard and Military Road to mitigate traffic impacts in the neighborhood.
11/16 - 430 individuals tested
11/15 - 188 individuals tested (forced to close early due to high winds)
11/14 -closed
11/13 - 314 individuals tested
11/12 - 373 individuals tested
1 1 /1 1 - 377 individuals tested
11/10 - 381 individuals tested
* WA Notify
WA Notify (also known as Washington Exposure Notifications) is a free tool that works on smartphones to alert
users if they may have been exposed to COVID-19 without sharing any personal information. It is completely
private and doesn't know who you are or track where you go.
To download the app:
•
isOn an iPhone, enable Exposure
Notifications in Settings:
• Go to Settings
• Scroll down to Exposure Notifications
• Click "Turn On Exposure Notifications"
• Select United States
• Select Washington
On an Android phone:
• Go to the Google Play Store
• Download the WA Notify app
For Android or iPhone, scan the QR code:
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
DATE: November 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Unemployment Report through October 23, 2021
The attached graphs show the percent of workers receiving unemployment benefits for King
County and zip codes 98168 and 98188 for the week ending October 23, 2021.
The charts reflect four types of unemployment benefits: Regular Unemployment Insurance,
Extended Benefits, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), and Pandemic Emergency
Unemployment Compensation (PEUC). As you can see from the graphs, the percent of workers
receiving unemployment benefits has improved significantly from the peak in May 2020. This
reflects that many people returned to work as businesses reopened and customers returned.
After the initial reopening in early 2020, employment continued to gradually improve.
Throughout the recovery, employment in zip codes 98168 and 98188 lagged behind the
average for King County as a whole. The higher rates of workers receiving unemployment
benefits in these two zip codes as compared to King County is due to differences between the
types of jobs and industries. Workers in these two zip codes are more likely to work in jobs that
cannot work remotely and in industries that have been most affected by the pandemic such as
entertainment, hospitality, retail, restaurants, and transportation.
As you see in the chart below, there was a significant decrease in the percent of workers
receiving unemployment benefits in late October as compared to a month earlier. If these were
unemployment rates, they would be historically very low. However, they are not unemployment
rates and it is likely there are people who are looking for work who are no longer eligible for
unemployment benefits. Fortunately, many businesses in our area are hiring.
Percent of Workers Receiving Unemployment Compensation
Week Ending September 25
Week Ending October 23
King County
1.1%
0.7%
98168
1.9%
1.2%
98188
2.3%
1.4%
Notes:
(1) The percent of workers receiving unemployment benefits is related but not the same as
the "unemployment rate". Official unemployment rates are not available for cities under
25,000 in population.
(2) Unemployment insurance claims data is not available for the specific boundaries of the
City of Tukwila. The attached charts represent two zip codes, which include parts of
Tukwila, SeaTac, and possibly parts of unincorporated King County.
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(3) Regular unemployment is the standard program for unemployed workers. Eligible
unemployed workers may receive regular unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks.
(4) Extended Benefits provides regular unemployment benefits for workers unemployed
longer than 26 weeks.
(5) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a program for self-employed people,
independent contractors, and part-time workers (with fewer than 680 hours).
(6) Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is an additional $300 per
week of benefits.
(7) Data is from https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-
19/data/impacts/unemployment.aspx.
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King County
10,898 King County workers received unemployment benefits from October 17,
2021- October 23, 2021
Percent of adults age 16-64 receiving unemployment benefits from 10/17/2021-10/23/2021
Percent of workers receiving benefits
0 30
14.096
12.096
Click on the map to view claims
for each ZIP code in chart
below
View:
Number of Workers Receiving Ul
Percent of Workers Receiving Ul
New Claims Filed This Week
Use slider or arrows to change
weekshown on map:
10/17/2021-10/23/2021
Show history
Highlight ZIP code:
No items highlighted
"Estimated bythe tatoI numberof new UI
claims per 100 people ages 16-54
- UI = unemployment Insurance;
- FUR =Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
- PEOC -.Pandemic Emergency Unemployment
Claims;
- EB = Extended Benefits. See Notes tab for
details
Percentof workers receiving unemployment in King County by week
2021
Federal Benefits End
8.095
6.095
4.046
2.046
0.095
4/1/20 6/1/20 8/1/20 10/1120
12/1/20 2/1/21 4/1/21 6/1/21 8/1/21 10/1/21
0795
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ZIP Code 98168
10,898 King County workers received unemployment benefits from October 17,
2021- October 23, 2021
Percent of adults age 16-64 receiving unemployment benefits from 10/17/2021-10/23/2021
kitsap
Percent of workers receiving benefits
Percent of Workers Receiving Unemployme
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20.0%
15.096
10_0%
5_0%
0 096
Click on the map to view claims
for each ZIP code in chart
below
Percent of workers receiving unemployment in 98168 by week
View:
Number of Workers Receiving UI
Percent of Workers Receiving UI
New Claims Filed This Week
Use slider or arrows to change
week shown on map:
10/17/2021-10/23/2021
Show history
Highlight ZIP code:
No items highlighted
*Estimated bythetotal number of new UI
claims per 100 people ages 16-64
- UI = Unemployment Insurance;
- PUA =Pandemic Unemployment Assistance;
-PEUC= Pandemic Emergency Unemployment
Claims;
- EB = Extended Benefits. See Notes tab for
details_
4/1/20 6/1/20 8/1/20 10/1/20 12/1/20
2/1/21
4/1/21 6/1/21 8/1/21 10/1/21
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ZIP Code 98188
10,898 King County workers received unemployment benefits from October 17,
2021- October 23, 2021
Percent of adults age 16-64 receiving unemployment benefits from 10/17/2021-10/23/2021
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below
Percent of workers receiving unemployment in 98188 by week
View:
Numberof Workers Receiving UI
Percent of Workers Receiving UI
New Claims Filed This Week
Use slider or arrows to change
week shown on map:
10/17/2021-10/23/2021
Show history
Highlight ZIP code:
No items highlighted
'Estimated by the total number of new 01
claims per 100 people ages 16-64
-UI = Unemployment Insurance;
-PUA = Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
- PEUC = Pandemic Emergency Unemployment
Claims;
- EB = Extended Benefits. See Notes tab far
details_
4/1/20 6/1/20 8/1/20 10/1/20 12/1/20 1/1/21 4/1/21 6/1/21 8/1/21 10/1/21
1.445
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STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL BIANCHI
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 11/ 22/21
AGENDA ITEM TITLE 2022 State Legislative Agenda
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❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
DATE: 11/8/21 COMMITTEE CHAIR: SEAL, IDAN
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN. Administrative Services
COMMITTEE Approval with edits; Forward to full Council
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED
$
AMOUNT BUDGETED
$
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/22/21
12/6/21
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
11/22/21
PowerPoint
Information Memorandum dated October 25, 2021
Draft Resolution
Draft Legislative Agenda (updated for 11/22 C.O.W. Meeting)
Minutes from the 11/8 Finance & Governance Committee meeting
Minutes from the 11/8 Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee meeting
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City of Tukwila
2022 Legislative Preview
Monday, November 22, 2021
City of Tukwila - Legislative Preview
2022 Legislative Session - 60 days
Begins January 10, 2022
Ends March 10, 2022
Supplemental Budgets - Effective through dune 30, 2023
Operating
Capital
Transportation
All committee work will be virtual. Senators can have meetings with
limited number of people but urged to stay virtual. Waiting for
House proposal for offices and the Legislative Bldg.
Gity of Tukwila - Legislative Preview
House of Representatives
57 Democrats
41 Republicans
Senate
28 Democrats
21 Republicans
2022 is an election year - 26 Senate seats and 98
House seats. Two new Senators appointed in 2021
will need to run in 2022. Three others have
announced they will not seek re-election in 2022.
The new districts will be in place for the 2022
elections.
City of Tukwila - Legislative Preview
In addition to the supplemental budgets, issue
areas that are likely to receive attention
include:
COVID response/recovery
Housing/Homelessness
Behavioral Health
Police Reform
Transportation
TO:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Finance & Governance Committee
FROM: Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: October 25, 2021
SUBJECT: 2022 Legislative Agenda
ISSUE
The City of Tukwila develops an annual legislative agenda for use in Olympia during the
legislative session.
BACKGROUND
The City's Legislative Agenda provides direction to staff and consensus among the elected
officials as to what policy positions are taken on behalf of the City of Tukwila during the
legislative session.
RECOMMENDATION
The Transportation & Infrastructure and Finance & Governance Committees are being asked to
provide comment and feedback, which will be incorporated into the agenda for discussion at the
November 22, 2021, Committee of the Whole meeting. The full Council is being asked to
formally adopt the agenda at the December 6 Regular Meeting. The City's lobbyist, David
Foster, will provide a legislative update at the November 22, 2021 Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution in draft form
Attachment A — Legislative Agenda
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE
DURING THE 2022 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to pursue certain legislative issues for 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes this agenda is not all encompassing, in that certain
additional items may arise during the legislative session that require support or opposition; and
WHEREAS, a legislative agenda outlines the priority issues that elected officials may discuss
when speaking to members of the Washington State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to these priorities at the City Council Meeting on
December 6, 2021;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council has identified priorities for the 2022 Washington State Legislative
Session that provide a framework for advocacy on behalf of the community. The City of Tukwila
2022 Legislative Agenda is hereby incorporated by reference as Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2021.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Kate Kruller, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Office of the City Attorney
Attachment A: City of Tukwila 2022 Legislative Agenda
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Shaded text under "Education" was added after the 11/8/21 Committee meetings (Finance and
Governance Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee).
ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT
City of Tukwila 2022 Legislative Agenda
Transportation & Infrastructure
• Provide funding for critical local infrastructure, including the Allentown Bridge, which is
Structurally Deficient and Functionally Obsolete.
• Create stable, reliable infrastructure assistance funding for cities to assist in repairing
roads, bridges and other public infrastructure that support economic development.
Housing & Human Services
• Address the housing stability crisis by providing additional tools for rental assistance,
foreclosure/eviction prevention and capital construction of affordable housing.
• We strongly encourage the state to adequately fund human services programs for the
health of the safety net.
Advancing Equity
• Develop and implement a racial equity toolkit for legislation, policies and programs to
advance racial equity in Washington.
• Ensure affordable, high-quality broadband internet access is available to all
households and businesses to provide educational, entrepreneurial, business and
accessibility equity for all Washingtonians to access the internet.
• Enact a financial inclusion law that will address the public safety and equal access
issues caused by bank de -risking.
Shared Revenue
• Include local governments in any new statewide revenues to ensure the long-term
health of municipalities.
• The State must continue its role as a partner with cities, including reinstating funding for
the Public Works Assistance Account and Community Economic Revitalization Board.
• Ensure funding for Strcamlincd Sales Tax Mitigation paymcnts brought back in the
2019 session remain funded and idcntify a longer term funding strategy beyond the
2020/2021 biennium.
Revenue Reform
• Allow cities the authority and flexibility to address the fact that growth in the cost of
services continue to outstrip revenues.
• The state should amend the law that limits annual property tax growth to 1 percent and
work with cities to authorize additional funding flexibility and opportunities at the local
level.
Education
• Implement needs based funding for allocation of social emotional student support
resources and expand funding for learning opportunities for summer school students.
• Increase funding for homeless students and secondary ELL students.
• Incorporate early learning for low income students as a part of Basic Education.
• Improve language access for non-English speaking families in school settings and build
career pathways for multi-lingual students to leverage interpretation and translation skills.
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Preserve Lodging Tax Flexibility
• Ensure the definition of "tourist" in Washington State remains flexible to allow
jurisdictions and Lodging Tax Advisory Committees to distribute lodging tax dollars in a
manner that best serves each individual community.
Preparing for Our Future
• Enact policies to prepare to combat climate change, including adequately budgeting for
its effects and providing tools to cities to prepare and address the ramifications of flooding,
pollution and other key factors.
• Continue to invest in workforce education and job training to ensure Washingtonians
have access to high-quality career and technical education opportunities.
• Support a permanent policy that allows greater flexibility for local governments to
hold virtual meetings without a physical location.
Polices Reform
• Enact police reforms identified by the Association of Washington Cities:
Develop a statewide standard for use of force that preserves the right of local
jurisdictions to enact more restrictive standards based on community input.
o Create a database to track officers who have been fired for misconduct and make
it accessible to departments in their recruitment and hiring processes.
Expand grounds for decertification to include use of force violations.
Require that officer misconduct investigations be completed, regardless of an
officer's resignation.
Establish a duty for all law enforcement officers to immediately intervene and
report misconduct or illegal activity by a fellow police officer.
Require that all officers receive regular support for vicarious trauma and mental
mental health screenings. Officers involved in any fatal use of force must undergo
a mental h alth screening prior to returning to duty.
Law Enforcement Use of Force
• Support clarification of the civil standards for use of force requirements so law
enforcement can better understand the state requirements and know when they can use
force to intervene in a situation, including a mental health crisis where a crime is not being
committed.
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City of Tukwila
City Council Finance & Governance Committee
Meeting Minutes
November 8, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. - Electronic Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency
Councilmembers Present: Zak Idan, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Rachel Bianchi, Vicky Carlsen, Tony Cullerton, Tracy Gallaway,
Joel Bush, Tami Eberle -Harris
Staff Present:
Chair Idan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Resolution: 2022 Legislative Agenda
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution adopting the 2022 state legislative agenda.
Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson suggested striking "including a mental health crisis
*where a crime is not being committed" from the bulleted item under Law Enforcement Use of
Force.
Item(s) requiring follow-up:
• Discuss suggested amendment with Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 22, 2021 Committee of the Whole.
B. Enterprise Agreement: GIS Software
Staff is seeking approval of a 2 -year Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise
Agreement with Esri in the amount of $63,407 for continued GIS services including desktop
software and developer tools, online service credits, licenses for ArcGISOnline, and software
extensions.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 15, 2021 Regular Consent Agenda.
C. Contract: Bond Counsel Services
Staff is seeking Council approval of a three-year contract with Pacifica Law Group in an amount
not to exceed $150K for bond counsel services.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 15, 2021 Regular Consent Agenda.
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Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee Minutes November 8, 2021
D. Duwamish River Basin Steward Proposal
Staff discussed a forthcoming interlocal agreement to create a new Duwamish Basin
Steward.
Councilmember Quinn announced he would recuse himself from discussion or decisions on items
D and E.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
E. Grant Acceptance: Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept $300,000 in grant funding form the King County
Flood Control District for the Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal project.
Committee Recommendation
Majority approval (Quinn recused). Forward to November 15, 2021 Regular Meeting.
F. Resolution: 2022 Legislative Agenda
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution adopting the 2022 state legislative agenda
*and described changes as well as comments made at the Finance & Governance Committee.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 22, 2021 Committee of the Whole.
11. Miscellaneous
The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH
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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Initials
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Mayor's review
Council review
11/22/21
Vicky
12/6/21
Vicky
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NO.
5.D.
STAFF SPONSOR: VICKY
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 11/22/21
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Approve ordinance and resolution related to investment policy
CATEGORY ® Discussion
Mtg Date 11/22/21
Motion
Mtg Date
Resolution
Attg Date 12/6/21
® Ordinance
Mtg Date 12/6/21
Bid Award
Mtg Date
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other
Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD
Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S
SUMMARY
The Council is being asked to approve and ordinance rescinding TMC Chapter 3.28
Investing City Funds and resolution adopting an updated investment policy
REVIEWED BY
❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs
❑ LTAC
DATE: 11/8/21
Community Svcs/Safety ® Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
❑ Arts Comm.
❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: IDAN
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN. Finance Department
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED
AMOUNT BUDGETED
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/22/21
12/6/21
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
11/22/21 Informational Memorandum dated 11/2/21
Ordinance in Draft Form
Resolution in Draft Form
Draft Investment Policy
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.28
Minutes from the Finance & Governance Committee meeting of 11/8/21
12/6/21
Ordinance and Resolution in Final Form
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance & Governance Committee
FROM: Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: November 2, 2021
SUBJECT: Update Investment Policy and Method for Future Updates to Policy
ISSUE
It is best practice to review policies on a regular basis and update them as needed. There is also
a desire to update this policy with the same process as other financial policies are updated, via
resolution. In order to adopt this policy via resolution, Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.28 will
need to be rescinded.
BACKGROUND
The last update to the investment policy was approved by the Finance and Safety Committee on
November 16, 2010. The policy is well-written, and the underlying policy is sound based on core
investment objectives already outlined in the policy. The current policy's objectives include the
following:
- Safety of the principal. Investments are undertaken in a matter that will preserve capital in
the overall portfolio.
- Investment portfolio must remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that
can be reasonably anticipated.
- The portfolio must be designed to attain a market rate of return throughout budgetary and
economic cycles.
- Regular reporting to the Council Committee that has oversight of financial matters.
Currently, a quarterly report is presented to the Finance & Governance committee.
The policy requires only a few minor adjustments that are outlined below.
DISCUSSION
As mentioned above, it is a best practice to review and update financial policies on a regular
basis. After reviewing this policy, only minor changes are required and are summarized below.
- Section 2.0: Change the reference to the City's annual financial statements from
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR)
Section 5.0: Removed the reference to the specific RCW and reference applicable State
law. This particular RCW is no longer valid but still requires the City to follow any
applicable law related to investing activities.
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- Section 7.2.1: Add the requirement to be currently registered in the State in addition to
maintaining on office in the State.
- Section 7.2.4: Added requirement for proof of National Association of Securities Dealers
certification.
- Section 10.3: Added the ability to invest 100% of the City's portfolio in U.S. Treasury
securities as an option.
Section 10.5, Section 11.5, and Section 14.0: Changed reference to Finance & Safety
Committee to the Council Committee that has oversight of financial matters. This
eliminates the need to update the policy when the name of the committee changes.
Section 11.5: Updated the language to reflect when and how variances to the policy are
communicated to the Committee.
- 12.2 Updated language for clarification.
- 13.0 Updated language for clarification.
Section 15.0: Removed this section as the RCW reference is invalid.
- Added in a Glossary. This had been included in the original policy but was eliminated
when the policy was updated in 2010.
In addition to the above changes to the policy, staff is also requesting that this policy be adopted
via resolution rather than the current method of Committee approval. Adopting, and updating,
this policy via resolution will align with current practice of adopting and updating other financial
policies.
Staff is also asking to rescind section 3.28 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, which allows this policy
to be amended with approval from the Council Committee that has oversight of the City's financial
matters.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve this ordinance and resolution and consider this item at the
November 22, 2021, Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent December 6, 2021,
Regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance
Draft Resolution
Draft Investment Policy
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.28
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 1916 RELATING TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT
POLICY, THEREBY ELIMINATING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 3.28; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1916 set forth the process for adopting and
incorporating an investment policy for the City; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1916 states that amendments to the policy require
approval of the City Council Finance & Safety Committee; and
WHEREAS, this amendment process is in conflict with the current and usual
practice of the City Council to set fiscal policies as the entire Council, rather than as any
individual three-member Council Committee; and
WHEREAS, in order to confom with its usual practice for amendment of fiscal
policies, the City Council desires to repeal Ordinance No. 1916 and continue to set
fiscal policy as a whole Council via a resolution or other designated means;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1916 is hereby repealed in its entirety,
thereby eliminating Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.28.
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors;
references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance
numbering and section/subsection numbering.
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Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause
or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force January 1,
2022.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2021.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AN
INVESTMENT POLICY.
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to the highest standard of financial
management; and
WHEREAS, the investment of public funds must comply with all applicable state and
local requirements; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive investment policy ensures that public funds are
invested in a manner that will provide maximum security with the highest investment
return while meeting daily cash flow demands;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Investment Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A is adopted.
Section 2. City Administrative Policy No. 3-17, "Investment Policy," is superceded.
Section 3. The Investment Policy shall be reviewed on at least a biennial basis and
updated as necessary.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective as of January 1, 2022.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2021.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Kate Kruller, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Office of the City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A — Investment Policy adopted
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City of Tukwila, Washington
INVESTMENT POLICY
Adopted by the Tukwila City Council
Resolution No. , November , 2021
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City of Tukwila
Investment Policy
1.0 Policy
It is the policy of the City of Tukwila to invest public funds in a manner that will provide
maximum security with the highest investment return while meeting the daily cash flow
demands of the City, while conforming to all state and local statutes governing the
investment of public funds.
2.0 Scope
This policy applies to the investment of all public funds in the custody of the Finance Director.
Funds covered by this policy include all City funds created by the Tukwila City Council, and
are accounted for in the City's Comprehensive Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(CAFR ACFR).
2.1 Fund Types:
• General/Current Expense Funds
• Special Revenue Funds
• Debt Service Funds
• Capital Project Funds
• Enterprise Funds
• Internal Service Funds
• Trust Funds
• Agency Funds
2.2 Funds relating to debt service will be invested in accordance with appropriate bond
documents.
3.0 Prudence
Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing,
which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their
own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their
capital as well as the probable income to be derived.
The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the "prudent person"
standard and shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio. Investment
officers acting in accordance with written procedures and the investment policy and
exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual
security's credit or market price changes, provided deviations from expectations are
reported in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.
4.0 Objectives
The primary objectives, in priority order, of the City's investment activities shall be:
Safety: Safety of the principal is the foremost objective of the investment program.
Investments of the City shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the
preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. To attain this objective, diversification is
required in order that potential losses on individual securities do not exceed the income
generated from the remainder of the portfolio.
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Liquidity: The City's investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to
meet all operating requirements that might be reasonably anticipated.
Yield: The City's investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a
market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the
City's investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio. (See
13.0.)
5.0 Delegation of Authority
Authority to manage the City's Management responsibility of the investment program is
derived from Ordinance 1916, adopted by the Tukwila City Council on May 15, 2000 vested
in the City of Tukwila Financial Director under the express authority granted in RCW
39.29.020authority of applicable State law.
5.1 The City -Finance Director may appoint an Investment Officer whose responsibilities
will include initiating daily transactions in the investment portfolio based on liquidity
and cash flow requirements of the City.
5.2 Investments relating to bond proceeds shall be made consistent with 4.0, "Objectives."
5.3 Written procedures shall be established for the operation of the investment program
consistent with this investment policy.
6.0 Ethics and Conflict of Interest
6.1 Officers and employees involved in the investment process recognize that the
investment portfolio is subject to public review and evaluation. The overall program
will be designed and managed with a degree of professionalism that is worthy of the
public trust.
6.2 Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal
business activity that could conflict with the proper execution of the investment
program, or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions.
Employees and investment officials shall disclose any material financial interests in
financial institutions that conduct business within this jurisdiction, and they shall further
disclose any personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the
performance of the City's portfolio. Employees and officers shall subordinate their
personal investment transactions to those of the City, particularly with regards to the
timing of purchases and sales.
7.0 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions
7.1 Pursuant to state statutes (RCW 39.58), the deposit of public funds and the placement
of "investment deposits" (i.e. time deposits, money market deposit accounts and
savings deposits of public funds), will be placed only with institutions approved by the
Washington Public Deposit Protection Commission (PDPC) as eligible for deposit of
public funds. The maximum amount placed with any one depository will not exceed
the net worth of the institution as determined by the PDPC
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7.2 In addition, the Finance Director will maintain a list of approved broker/dealers that are
authorized to provide investment services to the City.
7.2.1 Authorized broker/dealers must maintain an office and be currently registered
in the State of Washington.
7.2.2 Authorized broker/dealers will be limited to primary dealers or other dealers
that qualify under SEC Rule 15C3-1, the Uniform Net Capital Rule.
7.2.3 All approved firms and the individuals that represent them are required to read
this policy and certify that they understand and will comply with the City's
investment objectives and constraints.
7.2.4 Broker/dealers that have been selected to provide investment services to the
City are required to submit an audited financial statement annually to the
Finance Director, if requested and proof of National Association of Securities
Dealers certification.
8.0 Authorized Investments
State statutes and this investment policy limit the types of securities authorized for investment
by the City. The principal governing statutes are RCW 39.59 and RCW 39.60. The Finance
Director may further restrict eligible investments by this policy at his/her discretion.
Authorized investments include (but are not limited to):
8.1 U.S. Treasury Securities.
8.2 U.S. Agency Securities (i.e. obligations of any government-sponsored corporation
eligible for collateral purposes at the Federal Reserve).
8.3 Certificates of Deposit, Money Market Deposit Accounts and savings deposits with
qualified depositories within statutory limits as promulgated by the PDPC at the time
of investment.
8.4 Bankers Acceptances (BA's) purchased on the secondary market with a rating of A -I,
P-1, its equivalent or better.
8.5 General Obligation Bonds of a state or local government which have at the time of the
investment one of the three highest credit ratings of a nationally recognized rating
agency.
8.6 The Washington State Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP).
9.0 Safekeeping and Custody
9.1 Securities purchased by the Finance Director are to be held in a custodial account in
the safekeeping or trust department of a bank acting as third -party custodian for the
City of Tukwila.
9.2 All security transactions conducted by the custodian on behalf of the City of Tukwila
are to be on a delivery -versus -payment (DVP) basis.
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9.3 Certificates of Deposit, transaction receipts for Money Market Deposit Accounts or
savings deposit accounts will be held by the Finance Director.
10.0 Diversification
The City of Tukwila will diversify its investments by security type and institution.
10.1 No more than 50% of the City's portfolio, at the time of purchase, shall be in any single
financial institution.
10.2 Except, that no more than 75% of the City's portfolio, at the time of purchase, shall be
invested in the Washington Local Government Investment Pool.
10.3 Investment of 100% of the City's portfolio in U.S. Treasury securities shall be allowed;
this is a risk-free investment and, in the event of unforeseen circumstances, the City
shall have the ability to invest the entire portfolio in a risk free investment.
10.3 10.4 No more than 75% of the City's portfolio, at the time of purchase, shall be invested
in U.S. Treasury or Agency securities.
10.1 10.5 The City's Finance & Safety Committee Council Committee that has oversight of
financial matters for the City can authorize a variance to 10.1, 10.2 or 10.3 10.4 prior
to purchase, if it is deemed in the best overall benefit to the City.
11.0 Maturities
To the extent possible, and to preclude the sale of securities that could result in a loss,
investments will be made to coincide with anticipated cash flow requirements.
11.1 At the time of investment, a minimum of 30% of the portfolio will be comprised of
investments maturing or available within one year.
11.2 At the time of investment, 80% of the portfolio will be comprised of investments
maturing or available within 5 years and no instruments shall have a maturity
exceeding 10 years, except when compatible with a specific fund's investment needs.
11.3 To provide for ongoing market opportunity, investment maturities should be laddered
or staggered to avoid the risk resulting from over -concentration of portfolio assets in a
specific maturity.
11.4 The average maturity of the portfolio shall not exceed 3-1/2 years or 42 months.
11.5 Any variance to 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 or 11.4 can be approved by the Finance & Safety
Committee prior to occurrence, and if deemed in the City's best interest must be
communicated to the Council Committee that has oversight of financial matters for the
City as soon as practical. Variances to these sections will only occur if it is in the best
interest of the City's financial position and adequate liquidity is maintained to meet
ongoing expenditure obligations.
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12.0 Internal Controls
The Finance Director shall establish a system of internal controls, which are subject to
review by the State Auditor an annual process of independent review by an external auditor.
This review will provide internal control by assuring compliance with policies and
procedures. Such reviews may result in recommendations to change operation procedures
to improve internal controls. Controls shall be designed to protect against loss of public
funds due to fraud, error, misrepresentation, or imprudent actions.
13.0 Performance Standards / Benchmarks
The investment portfolio will be designed to obtain an average rate of return during
budgetary and economic cycles which meets or exceeds the average six month two-year
Treasury bill note rates for the corresponding time period computed without regard to funds
set aside for operating liquidity requirements or specific purposes. This performance
standard shall take into account the City's investment risk constraints and cash flow needs.
14.0 Reporting
The Finance Director will submit a quarterly report to the City's Finance & Safety Committee
Council Committee that has oversight of financial matters for the City that summarizes the
current portfolio position and performance. These reports shall provide an accurate and
meaningful representation of the investment portfolio, its performance versus the
established benchmark, and proof of compliance with the investment policy.
'tee e
Adoption of this policy is made pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.48.070.
Adopted by the Finance and Safety Committee of the City
Council of the City of Tukwila by ordinance 1916, May 15,
2000, as updated November 2, 2010.
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Glossary
Accrued Interest - The interest accumulated on a bond since issue date or the last coupon
payment. The buyer of the bond pays the market price and accrued interest, which is payable
to the seller.
Agency - A debt security issued by a federal or federally sponsored agency. Federal agencies
are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Federally Sponsored Agencies
(FSAs) are backed by each agency with a market perception that there is an implicit
government guarantee. (See also "Federal Agency Securities" and "Government Securities".)
Average Maturity - A weighted average of the expiration dates for a portfolio of debt securities.
An income fund's volatility can be managed by shortening or lengthening the average maturity
of its portfolio.
Bank Wire - An electronic transfer of funds between two financial institutions.
Bankers Acceptances (BAs) - Bankers Acceptances generally are created on a letter of credit
issued in a trade transaction, either foreign or domestic. BAs are short-term, non- interest
bearing notes sold at a discount and redeemed by the accepting bank at maturity for full face
value.
Basis Point - A measure of interest rate, i.e., 1/100 of 1 percent, or .0001.
Bid - The indicated price at which a buyer is willing to purchase a security or commodity. When
selling a security, a bid is obtained. (See "Offer".)
Bond - A long-term debt security, or IOU, issued by a government or corporation that generally
pays a stated rate of interest and returns the face value on the maturity date.
Book Entry Securities - U.S. government and federal agency securities that do not exist in
definitive (paper) form; they exist only in computerized files maintained at the Federal Reserve
Bank.
Book Value - The amount at which an asset is carried on the books of the owner. The book value
of an asset does not necessarily have a significant relationship to market value.
Certificates of Deposit - A deposit of funds, in a bank or savings and loan association, for a
specified term that earns interest at a specified rate or rate formula.
Credit Risk - The risk that a debtor will fail to make timely payments of principal or interest when
due.
CUSIP Number - A nine -digit alpha/numeric combination established by the Committee on
Uniform Securities Identification Procedures that is used to identify publicly traded securities.
Each publicly traded security receives a unique CUSIP number when the security is issued.
Custodian - A independent third party (usually a bank or trust company) that holds securities in
safekeeping for a client.
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Delivery - The providing of a security in an acceptable form to the City or to an agent acting on
behalf of the City and independent of the seller. The important distinction is that the transfer
accomplishes absolute ownership control by the City.
Delivery vs. Payment (DVP) - The simultaneous exchange of securities and cash. The safest
method of settling either the purchase or sale of a security. In a DVP settlement, the funds
are wired from the purchaser's account and the security is delivered from the seller's account
in simultaneous, interdependent wires.
Depository Bank - A local bank used as the point of deposit for cash receipts.
Discount - The amount by which the price of a security is less than its par value.
Diversification - Dividing available funds among a variety of securities and institutions so as to
minimize market risk.
Face Value - The value stated on the "face" of a bond; thus the redemption value at maturity. In
debt securities the term is interchangeable with "par".
Federal Agency Securities - Securities issued by a government-sponsored agency. These
agencies were created by Congress to undertake various types of financing without tapping
the public treasury. In order to do so, Congress gave these agencies the power to borrow
money by issuing securities. These securities are backed by the issuing agency and are not
direct government obligations, however, there is a market perception that there is an implicit
government guarantee. These agencies include the Federal National Mortgage Association
(FnMA), the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLB), and the Federal Farm Credit System
(FFCB).
Federal Funds - Short-term investments/borrowings between banks. Despite its name, these
transactions are not loans to or from the federal government. Nor do they include any
guarantee or backing from the federal government. They are called "federal funds" because
the parties exchange the funds by transferring balances from the lender's account with its
Federal Reserve District Bank to the borrower's account with its Federal Reserve District
Bank.
Federal Funds Rate - The rate at which banks borrow from one another, generally, as an
overnight loan.
Federal Reserve System - The central bank of the United States which has regulated credit in
the economy since its inception in 1913. It includes the Federal Reserve Bank, 14 district
banks and member banks of the Federal Reserve, and is governed by the Federal Reserve
Board.
Government Securities - Any debt obligation issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or
instrumentalities. Certain securities, such as Treasury bonds and Government National
Mortgage Association Notes (GNMA or Ginnie Maes), are backed by the U.S. Government
as to principal and interest payments. Other securities, such as those issued by the Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or Freddie Mac, are backed by the issuing agency.
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Liquidity - Refers to the ease and speed with which an asset can be converted into cash without
a substantial loss in value.
Loss - The excess of the cost or book value of an asset over its selling price.
Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) - The aggregate of all funds from political
subdivisions that are placed in the custody of the State Treasurer for investment and
reinvestment.
Mark -to -Market - An adjustment in the valuation of a securities portfolio to reflect the current
market values of the respective securities in the portfolio. This process is also used to ensure
that margin accounts are in compliance with maintenance.
Market Value - The price at which a security is trading and could presumably be sold.
Master Repurchase Agreement - An agreement between the investor and the dealer or financial
institution. This agreement defines the nature of the transactions, identifies the relationship
between the parties, establishes normal practices regarding ownership and custody of the
collateral securities during the term of the investment, provides for remedies in the event of a
default by either party and otherwise clarifies issues of ownership.
Maturity - The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due.
Offer - The indicated price at which a seller is willing to sell a security or commodity. When buying
a security, an offer is obtained. (See "Bid".)
Par Value - The nominal or face value of a debt security; that is, the value at maturity.
Portfolio — Portfolio consists of short- and long-term investments including: LGIP, money market
accounts, certificates of deposits, and bonds.
Premium - The amount by which a bond sells above its par value.
Prime Rate - The interest rate a bank charges on loans to its most creditworthy customers.
Frequently cited as a standard for general interest rate levels in the economy.
Principal - An amount upon which interest is charged or earned.
Qualified Public Depository - A financial institution which does not claim exemption from the
payment of any sales or compensating use or ad valorem taxes under the laws of this state;
which has segregated, for the benefit of the commission, eligible collateral having a value of
not less than its maximum liability; and which has been approved by the Public Deposit
Protection Commission to hold public deposits.
Repurchase Agreement (REPO) - A form of secured, short-term borrowing in which a security is
sold with a simultaneous agreement to buy it back from the purchaser at a future date. Every
transaction where a security is sold under an agreement to be repurchased is a repo from the
seller/borrower's point of view and a reverse repurchase agreement from the buyer/lender's
point of view.
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Safekeeping - A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby all securities and
valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank's vault for protection; or, in the
case of book entry securities, are held and recorded in the customer's name and are
inaccessible to anyone else.
Securities - Bonds, notes, mortgages or other forms of negotiable or non-negotiable instruments.
Settlement Date - The day on which the payment and the security actually change hands. (See
"Trade Date".)
Spread - The difference between two prices or two rates. Bankers have many different and highly
specific usages of this term. For example, traders use spread to mean the difference between
bid and asked prices for a security. Underwriters use spread to mean the difference between
the price realized by the issuer and the price paid by the investor. Bank analysts use spread
to mean the difference between the average rate paid on a bank's assets and the average
rate paid on the bank's liabilities. In asset liability management, spread most often refers to
the difference between two rates or yields.
Step -Ups - A form of callable security for which the coupon rate increases if the security is not
called.
Strips - Principal and interest cash flows due from any interest-bearing security can be separated
into different financial instruments. This is done by a process called "stripping." Each coupon
payment is separated from the underlying investment to create a separate security. For
example, a five-year note can be separated into 11 pieces: 10 semiannual coupon payments
and the final principal payment. Each of those 11 pieces is a separate cash flow that can be
purchased or sold just like a Treasury Bill. The cash flows are sold at a discount. The amount
of the discount and the time until the cash flow is paid determine the investor's return.
Trade Date - The day on which a buyer and seller agree upon a transaction.
Third Party Safekeeping - A custodian for the investor holds securities in safekeeping. Under
this arrangement, the dealer or bank investment department has no access to the securities
being held.
Time Deposit - Interest-bearing deposit at a savings institution that has a specific maturity.
Treasury Bills - Short-term obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury. Bills are issued for maturities
of one year or less. They do not pay interest but instead are issued on a discount basis.
Treasury Bonds - Long-term obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury. Bonds are issued for initial
maturities greater than 10 years.
Treasury Notes {T -Notes) - Medium term obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury. Notes are
issued in maturities for more than one to ten years.
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Yield - Loosely refers to the annual return on an investment expressed as a percentage on an
annual basis. For interest-bearing securities, the yield is a function of the rate, the purchase
price, and the income that can be earned from the reinvestment of income received prior to
maturity, call, or sale. While various formulas are used to express yields in different
variations, the underlying calculation is made by dividing the amount realized by the cost of
the security and annualizing the result.
Yield Curve - A graph (x-axis= time; y-axis= rate) showing the relationship at a single point in time
between the available maturities of a security or similar securities with essentially identical
credit risk and the yields that can be earned for each of those available maturities.
Yield Curve Slope - A yield curve that depicts the customary situation where long-term rates are
higher than short-term rates is called an upward sloping or positive yield curve. A yield curve
depicting the less common occurrence where short-term rates are higher than long-term rates
is called a downwardly sloping or inverted yield curve. Yield curves also describe the amount
of difference between short-term and long-term rates. When long-term rates are much higher
than short-term rates, the yield curve is said to be steep. When long-term rates are virtually
identical to short-term rates, the yield curve is said to be flat.
Zero Coupon Bond - A type of debt security that does not pay periodic interest. Zero coupon
securities are bought and sold at prices that are less than the par values of the securities.
The discount, or difference between the principal paid to purchase the security and the
principal returned at maturity, constitutes the investor's return.
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ITLE 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Sections:
3.28.010
3.28.020
CHAPTER 3.28
INVESTING CITY FUNDS
doption of Investment Policy
aintaining and Changing Policy
3.28.010 doption of Investment Policy
City Administrative Policy No. 3-17, "Investment Policy", is
hereby adopted and incorporated into this chapter by reference as
if fully set forth herein.
(Ord. 1916 §1, 2000)
3.28.020 aintaining and Changing Policy
The inance irector s equired o aintain he
administrative investment policy. Changes to the policy require
approval of the City Council Finance and Safety Committee.
(Ord. 1916 §2, 2000)
CHAPTER 3.30
BUDG T PRO ESS
Sections:
3.30.010 stablishment of a Two -Year Fiscal Biennium
Budget
3.30.020 id -Biennial Review
3.30.010 stablishment of a Two -Year Fiscal
Biennium Budget
The City Council approved the establishment of a two-year
biennium budget for the City of Tukwila, beginning January 1,
2009. The 2009-2010 Biennial Budget and all subsequent
budgets are adopted under the provisions of RCW Chapter
35A.34.
(Ord. 2205 §1, 2009)
3.30.020 id -Biennial review
Pursuant to RCW Chapter 35A.34, the City Council shall
provide for a mid -biennial review, and modification shall occur no
sooner than eight months after the start, nor later than the
conclusion of the first year of the biennium. The Mayor shall
prepare a proposed budget modification and shall provide for
publication of notice of hearings consistent with publication of
notices for adoption of other City ordinances. Such proposal shall
be submitted to the City Council and shall be a public record and
be available to the public. A public hearing shall be advertised at
least once and shall be held at a City Council meeting no later than
the first Monday in December and may be considered from time to
time. At such a hearing or thereafter, the Council may consider a
proposed ordinance to carry out such modifications, which such
ordinance shall be subject to other provisions of RCW Chapter
35A.34.
(Ord. 2205 §2, 2009)
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D. Ordinance & Resolution: Investment Policy
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution to adopt a revised Investment Policy and an
ordinance to remove Chapter 3.28, "Investing City Funds," from the Municipal Code.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole.
E. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Next Steps
Staff is seeking Committee input into the process for determining the next round of ARPA
funding allocation. Committee members supported the proposed timeline, with the exception
noted below.
Item(s) for follow-up:
• Obtain definitive answer from the City Attorney on the eligibility of synthetic turf soccer
fields and staffing for Green Tukwila. If eligible, plan Committee discussion on next steps
to move forward.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
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Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH
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ITEM NO.
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Meeting Date
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ITEM INFORMATION
STAFF SPONSOR: DAVID CLINE
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 11/ 22/ 21
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Washington State Office of Public Defense 2022-2023 Grant Agreement
CATEGORY ❑ Discussion
Mtn Date
11 Motion
Mtg Date 11/22
❑ Resolution
Mtg Date
❑ Ordinance
Mtg Date
❑ Bid Award
Mtn Date
❑ Public Hearing
Mtg Date
❑ Other
Mtg Date
SPONSOR ❑ Council
AI Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PIF
SPONSOR'S The Council is being asked to authorize execution of the 2022-2023 Grant Agreement with
SUMMARY the Washington State Office of Public Defense
REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs l/
❑ LTAC ❑
DATE: 11/15/21
Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: DELOSTRINOS—JOHNSON
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN. Mayor's Office
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to 11/22/21 Consent Agenda
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$ $
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/22/21
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
11/22/21
Informational Memorandum dated 11/05/21
WSOPD 2022-2023 Grant Agreement
Minutes from the Community Services and Safety Committee meeting of 11/15/21
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Mayor Ekberg
David Cline, City Administrator
FROM: Cheryl Thompson, Executive Assistant
DATE: November 4, 2021
SUBJECT: Office of Public Defense 2022-2023 Grant Agreement
ISSUE
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (WSOPD) has awarded the City of Tukwila grant
funds in the amount of $75,000 for the Public Defense Program: $37,500 for 2022 and $37,500 for
2023. Council needs to approve execution of the grant agreement since the award exceeds the
$40,000 threshold.
BACKGROUND
The City of Tukwila has applied for and received grant awards from the WSOPD since 2013. The
grant awards for 2013 - 2017 were for one year and ranged from $22,000 - $25,600. Effective 2018
WSOPD transitioned to a two-year grant application and award process and the City has received
awards for $85,000 for 2018-2019 and $80,000 for 2020-2021.
DISCUSSION
On November 1, 2021 the City received notification that WSOPD has awarded the City $75,000 in
grant funds for 2022-2023: $37,500 for each year. WSOPD has stipulated that the grant funds be
used for the following: Increased compensation for public defense service providers;
Reimbursement of training costs for public defense service providers; Investigator and/or expert
services; Social worker services to assist public defense attorneys; and Interpreter services for
attorney-client interviews and communications. The attached Grant Agreement must be signed
and returned to WSOPD by December 30, 2021 to accept the award and receive the funds. The City
agrees to utilize the grant funds as stipulated by WSOPD and to submit four written reports to
WSOPD as outlined in the agreement.
Past grant awards from WSOPD have allowed the City to translate our public defense forms into six
different languages; to provide interpreter resources to public defense attorneys for attorney-client
appointments; to contract with a private investigator for public defense cases; to contract with a
social services case manager to assist public defense clients in obtaining social service; to
reimburse public defense attorneys for training costs for participating in trainings approved by
WSOPD and to increase compensation to public defense service providers to cover additional
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services implemented due to the transition to virtual court hearings. These grant funds will allow
the City to continue providing these services in 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to send this item to the consent agenda at the November 22, 2021
Special meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
2022-2023 Grant Agreement
https://tukwilawa.sharepoint.com/sites/mayorsoffice/cc/Council Agenda Items/Mayor's Office/InfoMemo re WSOPD Grant Agreement 11-4-2021.docx
Grant Agreement No. GRT22067
FACE SHEET
WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
1. Grantee
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
2. Grantee Representative
Cheryl Thompson
Executive Assistant
6200 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
3. Office of Public Defense (OPD)
711 Capitol Way South, Suite 106
PO Box 40957
Olympia, WA 98504-0957
4. OPD Representative
Katrin Johnson
Managing Attorney
Office of Public Defense
711 Capitol Way South, Suite 106
PO Box 40957
Olympia, WA 98504-0957
5. Grant Amount
$75,000.00
6. Grant Period
January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023
7. Grant Purpose
The Chapter 10.101 RCW city grants are competitive
public defense services in Washington municipalities.
grants for the purpose of improving the quality of
(See Chapter 10.101 RCW.)
The Office of Public Defense (OPD) and Grantee, as defined above, acknowledge and accept the terms of
this Grant Agreement and attachments and have executed this Grant Agreement on the date below to
start January 1, 2022 and end December 31, 2023. The rights and obligations of both parties to this
Grant are governed by this Grant Agreement and the following other documents incorporated by
reference: Special Terms and Conditions of the City Grant Agreement, General Terms and Conditions of
City Grant Agreement, and Exhibits A, B, C, and D.
FOR THE GRANTEE
FOR OPD
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Larry Jefferson, Director
Date
Date
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY GRANT AGREEMENT
1. GRANT MANAGEMENT
The Representative for each of the parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact person for
all communications regarding the performance of this Grant.
a. The Representative for OPD and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet of
this Grant.
b. The Representative for the Grantee and their contact information are identified on the Face
Sheet of this Grant.
2. GRANT AWARD AMOUNT
The Grantee is awarded seventy-five thousand dollars and 00/100 Dollars ($75,000.00) to be used for
the purpose(s) described in the USE OF GRANT FUNDS below. One-half of the award amount shall be
disbursed to Grantee in January 2022 for use during calendar year 2022. The remaining one-half shall
be disbursed to Grantee in January 2023 for use during calendar year 2023. The disbursement of any
grant funds is subject to the availability of funding appropriated to OPD by the Washington State
Legislature.
3. PROHIBITED USE OF GRANT FUNDS (as adopted in OPD Policy County/City Use of State Public
Defense Funding)
a. Grant funds cannot be used to supplant local funds that were being spent on public defense
prior to the initial disbursement of state grant funds.
b. Grant funds cannot be spent on purely city or court administrative functions or billing costs.
c. Grant funds cannot be used for cost allocation.
d. Grants funds cannot be used for indigency screening costs.
e. Grant funds cannot be used for city or court technology systems or administrative equipment.
f. Grant funds cannot be used for city attorney time, including advice on public defense
contracting.
4. USE OF GRANT FUNDS
a. Grantee agrees to use the grant funds for the following:
i. Increased compensation for public defense service providers
ii. Reimbursement of training costs for public defense service providers
iii. Investigator and/or expert services
iv. Social worker services to assist public defense attorneys
v. Interpreter services for attorney-client interviews and communications.
b. Grantee agrees to obtain OPD's written permission before funds are used for any purpose
other than those listed in Section 4a above. Permission issued by electronic mail shall be
sufficient for purposes of identifying other uses of grant funds not listed in section a.
c. Grantee agrees to use the first disbursement of funds in calendar year 2022, and the second
disbursement of funds in calendar year 2023. If Grantee is unable to use the funds in the year
for which the funds are disbursed, the Grantee agrees to notify OPD to determine what action
needs to be taken.
d. Grantee agrees to deposit the grant check within fourteen days of receipt.
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S. OVERSIGHT
a. Grantee agrees to submit written reports to OPD. The first report shall be submitted to OPD
no later than June 1, 2022 using the template found in Exhibit A. The second report shall be
submitted to OPD no later than December 1, 2022 using the template found in Exhibit B. The
third report shall be submitted to OPD no later than June 1, 2023 using the template found in
Exhibit C. The final report shall be submitted to OPD no later than December 1, 2023 using the
template found in Exhibit D. Where indicated, reports must be submitted along with the
Grantee City's public defense attorneys' contracts, certifications of compliance, and other
required documentation.
b. Over the duration of the grant term, OPD may conduct site visits for purposes of addressing
improvements to public defense and ensuring the use of grant funds for their specified
purposes. At OPD's request, Grantee will assist in scheduling such site visits and inviting
appropriate attendees such as, but not limited to: public defense attorneys, judicial officers,
and city representatives.
6. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of an inconsistency in this Grant, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence
in the following order:
• Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes, regulations, and court rules
• Special Terms and Conditions of the City Grant
• General Terms and Conditions of the City Grant
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY GRANT AGREEMENT
1. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Grant contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings,
oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Grant shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of
the parties hereto.
2. AMENDMENTS
This Grant may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendment shall not be
binding unless it is in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties.
3. AMERCIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, also referred to as the
"ADA" 29 CFR Part 35.
The Grantee must comply with the ADA, which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to
individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local
government services, and telecommunications.
4. ASSIGNMENT
Neither this Grant, nor any claim arising under this Grant, shall be transferred or assigned by the
Grantee without prior written consent of OPD.
5. ATTORNEY'S FEES
Unless expressly permitted under another provision of the Grant, in the event of litigation or other
action brought to enforce Grant terms, each party agrees to bear its own attorney's fees and costs.
6. CONFORMANCE
If any provision of this Grant violates any statute or rule of law of the state of Washington, it is
considered modified to conform to that statute or rule of law.
7. ETHICS/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
In performing under this Grant, the Grantee shall assure compliance with the Ethics in Public Service,
Chapter 42.52 RCW and any other applicable court rule or state or federal law related to ethics or
conflicts of interest.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Grant shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington,
and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Thurston County.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Grantee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
state of Washington, OPD, all other agencies of the state and all officers, agents and employees of the
state, from and against all claims or damages for injuries to persons or property or death arising out of
or incident to the performance or failure to perform the Grant.
10. LAWS
The Grantee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, court rules, policies
of local and state and federal governments, as now or hereafter amended.
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11. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH NONDISCRIMINATION LAWS
During the performance of this Grant, the Grantee shall comply with all federal, state, and local
nondiscrimination laws, regulations and policies. In the event of the Grantee's non-compliance or
refusal to comply with any nondiscrimination law, regulation or policy, this Grant may be rescinded,
canceled or terminated in whole or in part.
12. RECAPTURE
In the event that the Grantee fails to perform this Grant in accordance with state laws, federal laws,
and/or the provisions of the Grant, OPD reserves the right to recapture funds in an amount to
compensate OPD for the noncompliance in addition to any other remedies available at law or in
equity.
13. RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Grantee shall maintain all books, records, documents, data and other evidence relating to this
Grant. Grantee shall retain such records for a period of six (6) years following the end of the grant
period. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the
records shall be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been
finally resolved.
14. RIGHT OF INSPECTION
At no additional cost all records relating to the Grantee's performance under this Grant shall be
subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review, and audit by OPD, the Office of the State Auditor,
and state officials so authorized by law, in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance,
and quality assurance under this Grant. The Grantee shall provide access to its facilities for this
purpose.
15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Grant or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Grant that can be given effect
without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements of law and the
fundamental purpose of this Grant and to this end the provisions of this Grant are declared to be
severable.
16. SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
Any full or partial allocation of funds under this Grant is subject to the appropriation of funds by the
Washington Legislature to OPD.
17. WAIVER
Waiver of any default or breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default or
breach. Any waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Grant unless stated
to be such in writing.
Grant Agreement GRT22067
General Terms and Conditions Page 5 of 16
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Exhibit A
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Public Defense Improvement Program
City Grant Report #1
All City grant recipients are required to submit a completed copy of this report, along with corresponding
documentation, to the Washington State Office of Public Defense by June 1, 2022.
City:
Date Completed:
Contact Name:
Title:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Section I: Public Defense Expenditures/Budget
1.1 In 2021, the city paid indigent defense expenses as follows:
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit A — Grant Report #1— Due June 1, 2022
78
Page 6 of 16
City Funds
Chapter 10.101 RCW State
Grant Funds
Other Funds
Attorney salaries and
benefits, contract and
conflict attorney
compensation
$
$
$
Investigators, experts,
interpreters, social
workers, and other
professional services
$
$
$
Other public defense
expenses
$
$
$
Total
$
$
$
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit A — Grant Report #1— Due June 1, 2022
78
Page 6 of 16
1.2 For 2022, the city has budgeted indigent defense expenses as follows:
1.3 What amount of the 2022 state grant funds has been spent to date?
$
Section 11: Case Assignments
2.1 Provide the following data for the total number of public defense cases assignments in 2021:
Fill in section 2.1(a) if the city has a public defender agency or contracts with a county public defender agency or
non-profit public defense firm. Fill in section 2.1(b) for list appointments or contracts with private attorneys.
a. Cities using public defender agencies.
Number of cases assigned to public defender agency (not
including conflict counsel):
Number of probation violations and other miscellaneous
post sentencing hearings assigned:
Number of full -time -equivalent public defenders:
Average per -attorney caseload, if available:
b. Cities using list appointments or contracts with private firms.
Number of cases assigned to public defense attorneys:
Number of probation violations and other miscellaneous post
sentencing hearings assigned:
Number of attorneys with public defense contracts or on
court's appointment list:
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit A — Grant Report #1 — Due June 1, 2022 Page 7 of 16
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City Funds
Chapter 10.101 RCW State
Grant Funds
Other Funds
Attorney salaries and
benefits, contract and
conflict attorney
compensation
$
$
$
Investigators, experts,
interpreters, social
workers, and other
professional services
$
$
$
Other public defense
expenses
$
$
$
Total
$
$
$
1.3 What amount of the 2022 state grant funds has been spent to date?
$
Section 11: Case Assignments
2.1 Provide the following data for the total number of public defense cases assignments in 2021:
Fill in section 2.1(a) if the city has a public defender agency or contracts with a county public defender agency or
non-profit public defense firm. Fill in section 2.1(b) for list appointments or contracts with private attorneys.
a. Cities using public defender agencies.
Number of cases assigned to public defender agency (not
including conflict counsel):
Number of probation violations and other miscellaneous
post sentencing hearings assigned:
Number of full -time -equivalent public defenders:
Average per -attorney caseload, if available:
b. Cities using list appointments or contracts with private firms.
Number of cases assigned to public defense attorneys:
Number of probation violations and other miscellaneous post
sentencing hearings assigned:
Number of attorneys with public defense contracts or on
court's appointment list:
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit A — Grant Report #1 — Due June 1, 2022 Page 7 of 16
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Section III: Grant Funds
3.1 Permissible Use(s) of Grant
Funds (See Section 4 of
Grant Agreement Special
Terms and Conditions):
3.2 Description of How Grant
Funds Have Been Used to
Date:
3.3 Plans for Utilizing Remaining
Funds by End of Calendar
Year (If Applicable):
3.4 Description of Impact State
Funds Have Had on Local
Public Defense Services:
Section IV: Attachments and Tables
4.1 If the city has public defense contracts, fill out the Table of Public Defense Contracts (Table 1), and attach a
copy of each current contract in alphabetical order by attorney name. Failure to provide current contracts
could result in an incomplete report.
4.2 If the court appoints public defense attorneys from a list, provide the name of each attorney and the
compensation paid per case or per hour in the Table of List -Appointed Public Defense Attorneys (Table 11).
4.3 If the City has adopted any new public defense policies, ordinances, or resolutions within the last year, please
attach them to this report.
4.4 Provide copies of attorneys' 2022 second quarter Certificates of Compliance.
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit A— Grant Report #1 — Due June 1, 2022 Page 8 of 16
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Table I: Public Defense Contracts and Subcontracts Currently in Effect (2022)
Name of attorney/firm
(If firm, please identify (1) the total number
of attorney FTEs handling public defense
cases, and (2) the name of each attorney
handling public defense cases)
Number of misdemeanor/
gross misdemeanor cases
anticipated for the
attorney/firm in 2022
Method and rate of
payment (per
case/per hour, etc.)
Conflict cases
only?
Yes/No
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit A — Grant Report #1 — Due June 1, 2022
Page 9 of 16
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Table II: List -Appointed Public Defense Attorneys (2022)
Name of attorney/firm
(If firm, please identify (1) the total number
of attorney FTEs handling public defense
cases, and (2) the name of each attorney
handling public defense cases)
Method and rate of payment (per
case/per hour, etc.)
Number of cases assigned
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit A — Grant Report #1 — Due June 1, 2022
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Page 10 of 16
Exhibit B
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Public Defense Improvement Program
City Grant Report #2
All City grant recipients are required to submit a completed copy of this report to the
Washington State Office of Public Defense by December 1, 2022.
Failure to timely submit this report could delay disbursement of 2023 grant funds.
City:
Report Date:
Contact —
Name/Title:
City Funds
Email:
Other Funds
Phone:
$
Address:
$
1. As of the date of this report, the city has paid indigent defense expenses as follows in 2022:
Will all 2022 grant funds be expended by
the end of the calendar year?
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit B — Grant Report #2 — Due Dec. 1, 2022
Yes
No
Unsure
Page 11 of 16
83
City Funds
Chapter 10.101 RCW
State Grant Funds
Other Funds
Attorney salaries and
benefits, contract and
conflict attorney
compensation
$
$
$
Investigators, experts,
interpreters, social
workers, and other
professional services
$
$
$
Other public defense
expenses
$
$
$
Total
$
$
$
Will all 2022 grant funds be expended by
the end of the calendar year?
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit B — Grant Report #2 — Due Dec. 1, 2022
Yes
No
Unsure
Page 11 of 16
83
2.
Permissible
Use(s) of Grant
Funds (See
Section 4 of
Grant Agreement
Special Terms
and Conditions):
3.
Description of
How Grant Funds
Have Been Used
in 2022:
4.
Plans for 2023
Grant Funds:
5.
Description of
Impact State
Funds Have Had
on Local Public
Defense Services
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit B — Grant Report #2 — Due Dec. 1, 2022
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Page 12 of 16
Exhibit C
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Public Defense Improvement Program
City Grant Report #3
All City grant recipients are required to submit a completed copy of this report, along with
all public defense attorneys' 2023 quarterly Certificates of Compliance to the Washington
State Office of Public Defense by June 1, 2023.
City:
Report Date:
Contact — Name/Title:
Email:
Phone:
Address:
1. For 2023, the city has budgeted indigent defense expenses as follows:
2. What amount of the 2023 state grant funds has been spent to date?
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit C — Grant Report #3 — Due June 1, 2023
$
Page 13 of 16
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City Funds
Chapter 10.101 RCW State
Grant Funds
Other Funds
Attorney salaries and
benefits, contract and
conflict attorney
compensation
$
$
$
Investigators, experts,
interpreters, social
workers, and other
professional services
$
$
$
Other public defense
expenses
$
$
$
Total
$
$
$
2. What amount of the 2023 state grant funds has been spent to date?
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit C — Grant Report #3 — Due June 1, 2023
$
Page 13 of 16
85
3.
Permissible Use(s)
of Grant Funds (See
Section 4 of Grant
Agreement Special
Terms and
Conditions)
4.
Description of How
Grant Funds Have
Been Used to Date:
5.
Plans for Utilizing
Remaining Funds
by End of Calendar
Year (If Applicable)
6.
Description of
Impact State Funds
Have Had on Local
Public Defense
Services
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit C — Grant Report #3 — Due June 1, 2023
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Page 14 of 16
Exhibit D
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Public Defense Improvement Program
City Grant Report #4
All City grant recipients are required to submit a completed copy of this report to the
Washington State Office of Public Defense by December 1, 2023.
City:
Report Date:
Contact —
Name/Title:
City Funds
Email:
Other Funds
Phone:
$
Address:
$
1. As of the date of this report, the city has paid indigent defense expenses as follows in 2023:
Will all 2023 grant funds be expended by
the end of the calendar year?
Yes
No
Unsure
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit D — Grant Report #4 — Due December 1, 2023
Page 15 of 16
87
City Funds
Chapter 10.101 RCW
State Grant Funds
Other Funds
Attorney salaries and
benefits, contract and
conflict attorney
compensation
$
$
$
Investigators, experts,
interpreters, social
workers, and other
professional services
$
$
$
Other public defense
expenses
$
$
$
Total
$
$
$
Will all 2023 grant funds be expended by
the end of the calendar year?
Yes
No
Unsure
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit D — Grant Report #4 — Due December 1, 2023
Page 15 of 16
87
2.
Permissible
Use(s) of Grant
Funds (See
Section 4 of
Grant Agreement
Special Terms
and Conditions):
3.
Description of
How Grant Funds
Have Been Used
in 2023:
4.
Description of
Impact State
Funds Have Had
on Local Public
Defense Services
Grant Agreement GRT22067
Exhibit D — Grant Report #4 — Due December 1, 2023 Page 16 of 16
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City of Tukwila
City Council Community Services & Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
November 15, 2021- 5:30 p.m. - Electronic Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency
Councilmembers Present:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair; De'Sean Quinn, Zak Idan
David Cline, Eric Dreyer, Eric Lund, Jay Wittwer, Heidi Watters, Norm
Golden, Nora Gierloff, Stephanie Gardner, Tracy Gallaway
Sean Goode, Ross Dworman, Sharon Myklebust, Allan Howard
Chair Delostrinos Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Grant Agreement: Public Defense
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept $75,000 in grant funding from the Washington State
*Office of Public Defense for the Public Defense Program in 2022-2023.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 22, 2021 Special Meeting Consent Agenda.
B. Use of Force Review Board Q&A
Committee members engaged in dialogue with members of the Use of Force Review Board
regarding their experiences and observations.
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only.
C. Tukwila School District Park Lease Agreements
Staff is seeking Council approval of updated property lease agreements with the Tukwila
School District for Duwamish Park, Joseph Foster Park, and Riverton Park, for 30 -year terms
and a rate of $1 per year per park. The District will also invoice the City for any other taxes,
costs, fees, and assessments, estimated to be $80 per year for all three properties.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to December 6, 2021 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
D. Tukwila Pond Master Plan Update
Staff updated the Committee on the status of the Tukwila Pond Master Plan project, which is
now expected to be presented to Council during the 1st quarter of 2022.
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
NOVEMBER — DECEMBER 2021
Due to COVID-19, meetings will be held electronically, with telephone access available (see agenda page).
NOV 22 MON
NOV 23 TUE
NOV 24 WED
NOV 25 THU
NOV 26 FRI
NOV 27 SAT
3 Finance and
Governance
5:30 PM
Electronic meeting
5 Transportation and
Infrastructure
Services
5:30 PM
Electronic meeting
5- City Council
Committee of the Whole
Meeting
7:00 PM
Electronic meeting
Special Meeting
to immediately follow
Committee of the Whole
Meeting.
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TUKWILA
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BOULEVARD ACTION
COMMITTEE
TRASH PICK-UP DAY
For more information,
call Sharon Mann at
206-200-3616.
ALLENTOWN TRUCK
REROUTE PROJECT
MONTHLY UPDATE
• Kick-Off Meeting -
5:30 PM — 6:30 PM
Tukwila Community Center
See below for more information.
NOV 29 MON
NOV 30 TUE
DEC 1 WED
DEC 2 THU
DEC 3 FRI
DEC 4 SAT
No
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schedule an appointment,
call 206-241-6300.
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TEEN & SENIOR
CENTER PROJECT
VIRTUAL EVENT
Bartell Site Meeting
PM
See below for more
information.
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CENTER PROJECT
VIRTUAL EVENT
Nursery Site Meeting
5:30 PM
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information.
➢Arts Commission
6:00 PM
Electronic meeting
i- Equity and Social
Justice Commission
5:30 PM
Electronic meeting°
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TEEN & SENIOR CENTER
PROJECT
IN-PERSON EVENT
Community Open House
2:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Sullivan Center
14350 Tukwila Intl Blvd
See below for more
information.
COVID-19 FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR RES DENTS, WORKERS AND BUSINESSES
Many changes are happening in response to the COVID-19 virus and federal, state and local governments are working to help. The City of Tukwila has H compiled a range of information developed by various agencies and governments that may be helpful to our businesses, workers, and residents.
9oa.- Click here for more information and resources.
TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY, MEETINGS AND OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
The City is exploring the development of the Tukwila Teen & Senior Center project, and were looking for the community's input on where to locate this facility.
Click here to get more information, complete the online survey, or to join one of the virtual meetings. Click here for the flyer.
Tuesday, Nov 30 5:30 PM Wednesday, Dec 1 5:30 PM Saturday, Dec 4 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM Tuesday, Dec 14 5:30 PM
Bartell Site Meeting (Virtual) Nursery Site Meeting (Virtual) Community Open House (In-Person) Community Meeting (Virtual)
Sullivan Center, 14350 Tukwila Intl Blvd
ALLENTOWN TRUCK REROUTE PROJECT MONTHLY UPDATE 4TH TUESDAYS 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
Interested in learning more about the Allentown Truck Reroute project? Join City of Tukwila staff monthly for updates on the Truck Reroute project and other projects
happening in your neighborhood. Meetings will take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Masks are required and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within
72 hours of event is also required.
TUKWILA i A SPIRIT OF GIVING TO HELP TUKWILA KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES
V ;<`YY 1 Ln Tukwila Parks and Recreation staff are collecting food gift cards, cozy blankets, warm hats and mittens, and items that promote active and
PARKS &RECREATION Creative play to help 150 families this winter. There is a greater emphasis on collecting items that support physical and emotional health, items to
pm GOOD HEALTHY FUN help keep kids warm, and items to support family wellness. Individuals, groups and businesses interested in contribution can contact
Giving@TukwilaWA.gov or call 206-768-2822. Financial contributions can be gifted through our partners at the Tukwila Children's Foundation. 100% of all contributions
go directly to Tukwila children and their families. Click here to donate.
SPREAD JOY AND DONATE ORNAMENTS
Help decorate Holiday Trees in Tukwila parks by donating ornaments. Please drop off at the Tukwila Community Center before December 1't. No glass ornaments.
FREE VETERANS FITNESS PASS THRU DEC 31, 2022 — THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
If you are a Veteran of any age who lives in King County, you may obtain a FREE Tukwila Community Center Fitness Pass. This program is sponsored by the King
County Veterans, Seniors and Human Service Levy. Visit TCC and sign up!
DRIVE THRU PICK-UP 3118 S 140TH ST TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
ri;Q VOLUNTEERS — In need of volunteers between 8 AM —1 PM for food packaging Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and food distributions
pa.N� Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Click here to sign-up to volunteer.
27- DONORS — Please donate at TukwilaPantry.org.
STILL WATER SNACK PACK NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER HELP!
SnackPack serves food bags on Fridays to Tukwila students in need. For more information, call 206-717-4709 or click here.
Volunteers needed on Wednesdays, 1 PM-3 PM, Thursdays 9 AM-10 AM and Fridays 9:45 AM -12:15 PM. Please donate to feed our Tukwila kids.
Checks can be mailed to Still Waters, PO Box 88576, Tukwila WA 98138.
COVID-19
Public Health ' Rapid,
TESTING
over the counter COVID tests are now widely available around King County. These tests are also known as home-based self-collected COVID
or antigen tests provide results in 15 minutes. Click here for more information.
here to find COVID testing sites by location in King County.
EVERY SATURDAY, NOV 6 — DEC 18 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM SULLIVAN CENTER -14350 TUKWILA INTL BLVD
insurance needed, Walk-ins accepted, and interpretation provided.
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Tentative Agenda Schedule
MEETING 1 —
REGULAR
MEETING 2 —
C.O.W.
MEETING 3 —
REGULAR
MEETING 4 —
C.O.W.
NOVEMBER 1
See below link for the agenda
packet to view the agenda items:
November 1, 2021
Regular Meeting
NOVEMBER 8
See below link for the agenda packet
to view the agenda items:
November 8, 2021
Committee of the Whole Meeting
NOVEMBER 15
See below link for the agenda
packet to view the agenda items:
November 15, 2021
Regular Meeting
NOVEMBER 22
See below link for the agenda packet to
view the agenda items:
November 22, 2021
Committee of the Whole /
Special Meeting
MEETING 1 —
REGULAR
MEETING 2 —
C.O.W.
MEETING 3 —
REGULAR
MEETING 4—
C.O.W.
DECEMBER 6
Consent Agenda
DECEMBER 13
Special Issues
DECEMBER 20
DECEMBER 27
- Park Lease Agreements:
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a Lease
Agreement with the Tukwila School
District for the Duwamish Park.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a Lease
Agreement with the Tukwila School
District for the Joseph Foster
Memorial Park.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a Lease
Agreement with the Tukwila School
District for the Riverton Park.
- Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to
sign a contract for the West Valley
Highway-Longacres Way Project.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract
for the 2022 Overlay Program in the
amount of $150,000.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign
Amendment to contract with KPG for
the Surface Water Fund — East
Marginal Way South Stormwater
Outfalls project.
Unfinished Business
- COVID-19 Weekly Report.
- Contract for audio recording for
interview rooms in the amount of
$98,000.
- Consensus on Tukwila Teen & Senior
Center Pre -Design Part 1: Process and
Programming.
Special Meeting to follow the
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Consent Agenda
- Contract for audio recording for
interview rooms in the amount of
$98,000.
- Approve an application for Lodging Tax
funds from the City of Tukwila for the
Copa Surf Cup 2022 and 2023 in the
amount of $50,000.
- COVID-19 Weekly Report.
- A resolution adopting a Legislative
Agenda for use during the 2022
Washington State Legislative Session.
- An Ordinance amending Ordinance
Nos. 2462 and 2538, as codified at
Tukwila Municipal Code Sections
3.90.050 and 3.90.060, to amend
eligibility criteria and to allow new
applications for Multi -Family
Residential Property Tax Exemptions to
be submitted.
- Legislation updating Investment Policy:
- An ordinance repealing Ordinance
No. 1916 relating to the City's
Investment Policy, thereby
eliminating Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 3.28.
- A resolution adopting an Investment
Policy.
New Business
- Rent & Utility Assistance Program:
A resolution recognizing new statewide
protections for residential tenants
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,
and replace and repealing
Resolution No. 1983.
- Resolutions of service appreciation to
Councilmember Seal and
Councilmember Idan.
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