HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD 2022-10-03 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Planning and Community
Development Committee
O Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair
O Kathy Hougardy
De'Sean Quinn
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 — 5:30 PM
Distribution:
C. Delostrinos Johnson
K. Hougardy
D. Quinn
T. McLeod
Mayor Ekberg
D. Cline
R. Bianchi
C. O'Flaherty
A. Youn
L. Humphrey
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Item
Recommended Action
Page
1. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget:
a. Forward to 10/10 C.O.W.
Pg.1
Urban Renewal budget.
Meeting.
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
b. A resolution for the Residential Rental Housing Business
b. Forward to 10/17 Regular
pg.9
License and Inspection Program fee schedule.
Meeting Consent Agenda.
Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director
c. A resolution adopting a Consolidated Permit Fee
c. Forward to 10/24 C.O.W.
pg,ig
Schedule.
and 11/7 Regular Meeting
Nora Gierlofi; Community Development Director
Consent Agenda.
d. Grant acceptance for "Middle Housing."
d. Forward to 10/10 C.O.W.
pg.39
Nancy Eklund, Long -Range Planning Manager
and 10/17 Regular Meeting.
2. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: October 17, 2022
SThe City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206-433-1800 (TukwilaCityClerk@TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance.
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 26, 2022
SUBJECT: Proposed 2023-24 Biennial Budget for Urban Renewal Fund 302
ISSUE
Recommended 2023-24 budget for Fund 302 (Urban Renewal).
BACKGROUND
The Urban Renewal Fund was established for tracking certain redevelopment projects such as
Tukwila Village and the City's purchase of motels on Tukwila International Boulevard.
DISCUSSION
The proposed 2023-24 budget and related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) sheets are
attached. The projects within the Urban Renewal Fund are nearly complete and staff plans to
close the fund after the 2023-24 biennium.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Revenues and expenditures are shown on the attachments.
RECOMMENDATION
For information and discussion. The Council is being asked to consider this item at the October
10, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Proposed Biennial Budget for the Urban Renewal Fund 302
Draft CIP sheets for projects within the Urban Renewal Fund 302
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DEPARTMENT:
FUND: Urban Renewal
RESPONSIBLE MANAGER: Derek Speck
Description
FUND NUMBER: 302
POSITION: Economic Development Administrator
The Urban Renewal fund has been established to provide future funding needs to encourage
redevelopment in specific areas throughout the City.
2021-2022 Accomplishments
♦ Tukwila Village developer completed construction of final building (Building B). Strategic Plan
Goals 1, 3 & 5
♦ Executed an agreement to sell the former Traveler's Choice motel property to Tukwila Community
Coalition, LLC and closed on the sale. Strategic Plan Goals 1, 3 & 5
♦ Terminated billboard lease and cleared due diligence under the agreement to sell the former
motels site (Great Bear, Spruce, and Boulevard motels plus the Smoke Shop) to HealthPoint.
Strategic Plan Goals 1, 3 & 5
♦ Executed an agreement providing HealthPoint access and maintenance responsibilities for the
property they are purchasing from the City. Strategic Plan Goals 1, 3 & 5
2023-2024 Outcome Goals
♦ Close escrow for the sale of the former motels site to HealthPoint.
♦ Sell the former Newporter motel property.
2023-2024 Indicators of Success
♦ City receives final payment on the HealthPoint site.
♦ City sells Newporter site.
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Revenue and Expenditure Summary
Urban Renewal
Projects
Actual
Budget
Percent Change
2020
2021
Projected
2022
2022
2023
2024
2022-2023
2023-2024
Revenue
Investment Earnings
Sale of Capital Assets
$ 35,328
-
$ 2,629
1,400,000
$ 8,200
1,300,000
$ 10,000
1,850,000
$ -
1,350,000
$ -
-100.0%
-27.0%
0.0%
-100.0%
Total Revenue
35,328
1,402,630
1,308,200
1,860,000
1,350,000
-
-27.4%
-100.0%
Projects
Tukwila Village
6,416
8,312
12,710
10,000
-
-
-100.0%
0.0%
TIB Redevelopment Project
13,157
13,017
20,000
--
-
0.0%
0.0%
Total Project Expenditures
19,573
21,329
32,710
10,000
-
-
Transfer Out to General Fund
400,000
786,184
2,553,951
3,186,000
300,000
200,000
-90.6%
-33.3%
Transfer out to 305
2,753,000
-
-
-
-
-
0.0%
0.0%
Total Expenditures
3,172,573
807,513
2,586,661
3,196,000
300,000
200,000
-90.6%
-33.3%
Beginning Fund Balance
5,004,388
1,867,144
2,462,261
2,462,261
1,183,800
2,233,800
-51.9%
88.7%
Change in Fund Balance
(3,137,245)
595,117
(1,278,461)
(1,336,000)
1,050,000
(200,000)
-178.6%
-119.0%
Ending Fund Balance
$ 1,867,144
$ 2,462,261
$ 1,183,800
$ 1,126,261
$ 2,233,800
$ 2,033,800
98.3%
-9.0%
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General Ledger Code Details
Revenues
Expenses
GL Account Code Account Description
MR302300-524000 Industrial Insurance
Actual
2020 2021
(12) -
Actual
Projected
Budget
2023
-
Budget
Total Personnel Benefits
GL Account Code
Account Description
2020
2021
2022
2022
2023
2024
Revenues
2,000
10,000
-
MR302300-541002 Attorney Services-
-
MR302300-361110
Investment Interest
$ 35,328
$ 2,629
$ 8,200
$ 10,000
$ -
$ -
MR302300-395100
Proceeds From Sales Of Capital
-
1,400,000
1,300,000
1,850,000
1,350,000
-
Total Revenues
$ 35,328
$ 1,402,630
$ 1,308,200
$ 1,860,000
$ 1,350,000
$ -
Expenses
GL Account Code Account Description
MR302300-524000 Industrial Insurance
Actual
2020 2021
(12) -
Projected
2022
-
2022
-
Budget
2023
-
2024
Total Personnel Benefits
(12)
-
-
-
-
-
MR302300-541000 Professional Services
8,402
9,767
2,000
10,000
-
MR302300-541002 Attorney Services-
-
4,120
-
-
MR302300-541007 Contracted Services-
-
22,040
-
-
MR302300-547021 Electric Utility
(143)
-
-
-
-
MR302300-547026 Surface Water utility
11,325
11,562
4,000
-
-
MR302300C-541000 Professional Services
--
-
-
-
MR302300C-547021 Electric Utility
--
-
-
-
MR302300C-547025 Water/Sewer Utility
--
550
-
-
-
MR302300C-547026 Surface Water utility
--
-
-
-
-
Total Services & Passthrough Pmts
19,584
21,329
32,710
10,000
-
-
MR302300-750000 Transfer Out to General Fund
400,000
786,185
2,553,951
3,186,000
300,000
200,000
MR302300-750305 Transfer Out to 305
2,753,000
-
-
-
-
-
Total Expenditures
$ 3,172,573
$ 807,513
$ 2,586,661
$ 3,196,000
$ 300,000
$ 200,000
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CIP
Page # PROJECT TITLE
City of Tukwila
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
for
2021 - 2026
URBAN RENEWAL
302 Fund
**Other After Six
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 TOTAL Sources Years
42 Tukwila Village
43 TIB Redevelopment (Motels)
5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0
10 0 0 0 0 0 10 1,350 0
Grand Total
Changes from 2021 to 2023 CIP:
None.
15 0 0 0 0 0 15 1,350 0
** Denotes other funding sources, grants, or mitigation.
2021 -2026 Capital Improvement Program 41
CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
2023 to 2028
PROJECT: Tukwila Village Project No. 90030222
DESCRIPTION: The City purchased and sold 5.76 acres of property at Tukwila International Boulevard and South 144th Street for a
mixed-use development including senior apartments, a library, plaza, office, and retail.
JUSTIFICATION: The new development will help revitalize the neighborhood.
STATUS: The library was completed in 2017. Buildings D and E, Sullivan Center, and plaza were completed in 2018. Final
land sale occurred in 2019. Building A opened in 2020 and Building B opened in 2021.
MAINT. IMPACT:
Land sale reflects sale of the Library parcel for $500,000 and Phase 1 for $2,252,000. Phase 2 revenue of
COMMENT: $2,753,000 is shown in the Public Safety Plan. The project also purchased the Gregor House and Newporter
properties. The value of those properties (estimated over $1.3 million) is not shown here.
FINANCIAL Through Estimated
(in $000's)
2021 2022 2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
BEYOND TOTAL
EXPENSES
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TOTAL EXPENSES
9,639
20
5
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0
0
0
0
0
9,664
FUND SOURCES
Awarded Grant
0
Proposed Grant
0
Land Sale
2,755
2,755
Bonds
5,550
5,550
302 Fund Balance
1,334
20
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,359
TOTAL SOURCES
9,639
20
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
9,664
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CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
2023 to 2028
PROJECT: TIB Redevelopment (Motels) Project No. 91330201
DESCRIPTION: Tukwila International Blvd (TIB) Redevelopment Project is for the acquisition and disposition of properties
within and adjacent to the City's Urban Renewal Area.
JUSTIFICATION: Improve the neighborhood's safety by eliminating the high amounts of crime associated with the Boulevard Motel,
Great Bear Motel, Smoke Shop, Spruce Motel, and Travelers Choice Motel.
The City sold the Traveler's Choice parcel to a consortium of businesses displaced by the Justice Center and is
STATUS: selling land to HealthPoint for a new health and wellness center. An additional $265,000 of revenue from the
Traveler's Choice sale is shown in Public Safety Plan funding.
MAINT. IMPACT: Upkeep of property until development.
COMMENT: Debt service costs are not shown below (see Attachment A).
FINANCIAL Through Estimated
(in $000's)
2021 2022 2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
BEYOND TOTAL
EXPENSES
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Land (R/W)
5,205
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175
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175
Construction
636
20
10
666
TOTAL EXPENSES
6,419
20
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
6,449
FUND SOURCES
Awarded Grant
0
Land Sales - Traveler
400
400
Land Sales - HealthR
1,200
1,300
1,350
3,850
Bonds
6,100
6,100
302 Fund Balance
(1,281)
(1,280)
(1,340)
(3,901)
TOTAL SOURCES
6,419
20
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
6,449
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
19oa INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Nora Gierloff, Community Development
BY: Lori Solberg, Rental Housing Program
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 26, 2022
SUBJECT: Updated Rental Housing Licensing Fees and Program Update
ISSUE
Should Tukwila increase its rental housing licensing and inspection fees to adjust for inflation
and staffing costs?
BACKGROUND
The City established the Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program in 2010.
This program was established to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring the
proper maintenance of such housing, by identifying and requiring correction of substandard
housing conditions, and by preventing conditions of deterioration and blight that could adversely
impact the quality of life in the City of Tukwila.
The licensing and inspection fees for 2023, 2024, and 2025 are due to be adopted at this time.
DISCUSSION
Briefing on the Rental Housing Licensing and Inspection Program:
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 5.06 establishes regulations pertaining to rental housing
licenses and inspection. All residential rental properties are required to obtain an annual rental
business license and every 4 years pass a safety inspection performed by either a Code
Enforcement Officer or a private inspector who meets specific qualifications. The city may also
inspect units in response to complaints and audit inspections submitted by private inspectors
when inspection reports are in question.
As of August 31, 2022, the Rental Housing Program has 4,224 registered rental units and 529
active rental licenses (one license per property). A total of 79% of all registered rental licenses
have up to date passing inspections, while 11% are due for their next inspection by September
30, 2022. Inspections ensure compliance with minimum health safety standards (See
Attachment B).
Fee Update for 2023, 2024, and 2025
Late fees were reimplemented in March of 2021 after being waived for all of 2020 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Staff has found monthly late fees for overdue license renewals and
inspections to be an effective tool to encourage compliance. As of August 31, 2022, 21
properties have yet to renew their 2022 rental license. Not including new rental licenses, 59
licenses are still due for inspection in 2022; 116 licenses are due for inspection in 2023.
To increase revenue staff is recommending the City begin offering rental inspections for
properties with up to 12 units. Currently, the City inspector is only an option for properties with 4
or fewer units. The current fee for a city inspection is $62 and it has only been raised $7 since
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INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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2017. Staff is proposing that it be raised to $75 in keeping with what other agencies and private
inspectors charge and that thereafter it be increased by 5% on a yearly basis. We deliberately
try to keep this inspection fee low as it only applies to small landlords.
Additionally, staff is recommending that the residential rental business license fees for 2023-
2025 be increased by 5% per year over the next three years to keep up with the costs of
administering the program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The proposed fee increases will help offset the programs' staffing costs while continuing to
provide these necessary services.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to approve the resolution for 2023-2025 fees and forward this
item as part of the consent agenda at the October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A. Draft Residential Rental Licensing Fee Resolution
Attachment B. Rental Housing — Inspection Checklist
https://tukwilawa.sharepoint.com/sites/mayorsoffice/cc/Council Agenda Items/DCD/10-3 Rental_Housing_Fee_Resolution_Memo.docx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE AND INSPECTION PROGRAM
FEE SCHEDULE; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2013.
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Residential Rental Business License and
Inspection Program, pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 5.06; and
WHEREAS, the program has significantly improved the condition of the City's rental
housing stock over the past 12 years; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to impose fees for services rendered; and
WHEREAS, the fees for this program are intended to offset most of the cost of
providing this service; and
WHEREAS, the costs to administer the program have increased due to inflation since
the last fee review in 2020; and
WHEREAS, the cost to administer the licensing program increases in proportion to
the number of units per site; and
WHEREAS, the continued renewal of Residential Rental Business Licenses and
up-to-date rental inspections are critical to maintaining safe and healthy rental
housing;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program fees will be
charged according to the following schedule:
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RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE AND INSPECTION FEES
DESCRIPTION
2022
LICENSE
2023
2024
2025
LICENSE
LICENSE
LICENSE
Annual Residential Rental Business License:
Property with one, two, three or four units
$-77„00
$ 80.00
$ 84.00
$ 88.00
Property with 5 to 20 units
$-211-00
$208.00
$218.00
$229.00
Property with 21 to 50 units
$252,00
$260.00
$273.00
$287.00
Property with 51 or more units
$314-:00
$324.00
$340.00
$357.00
License fees for units rented for the first time on or after July 1st of each year are reduced by 50%.
Late fee per month if existing license is not
renewed before March 1
$0-00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
Penalty fee if a new unit is leased before a license
and inspection is obtained
$ 50-00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
Rental Inspection fees (City inspector):
Inspection fee per unit, first 4 units {City inspector}
$--62.00
$ 75.00
$ 79.00
$ 83.00
Additional unit inspections up to 12 units
$ 35.00
$ 37.00
$ 39.00
Re -inspection fee per unit {City inspector}
$--62,00
$ 35.00
$ 37.00
$ 39.00
Late fee per unit, per month, if Inspection Checklist
is not submitted by September 30 of the year it is
due
$-= 0.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
Hearing Examiner appeal fee
$340.00
$340.00
$340.00
$340.00
Section 2. Repealer. Resolution No. 2013 is hereby repealed in its entirety as of
11:59 PM on December 12, 2022.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution and the fee schedule contained herein
shall be effective as of 12:00 AM on December 13, 2022.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Thomas McLeod, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Office of the City Attorney
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POST INSPECTION COMMENTS / REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
HAZARDS - Check all hazards that apply.
Plumbing system hazards found- IPMC 504.3
Mechanical equipment improperly installed and maintained- IPMC 603.1
Combustion air supply is inadequate for fuel burning equipment - IPMC 603.5
Unit does NOT have electrical service provided by utility- IPMC 604.1
Electrical system hazards found- IPMC 604.3
Other hazards found - IPMC 108
Describe hazard:
Fire doors are blocked, obstructed, or inoperable-IPMc703.2
Inadequate emergency egress from one or more habitable spaces- IPMC 702.4
Doors, bars, grilles, grates over emergency escape openings are NOT readily operable from inside, without keys or
special knowledge - IPMC 702.3 & 702.4
Missing/inoperable Smoke detector(s): Detectors required for each story; each bedroom; immediately outside
each sleeping area - IPMC 704
Missing or inoperable Carbon monoxide detector(s): Detectors required for each story; immediately outside each
sleeping area - RCW 19.27.530
One or more bedroom under 70 sq ft- IPMC 404.4.1
✓ NC -PTS
COMMENTS
CITY OF TUKWILA OFFICIAL RENTAL INSPECTION REPORT
DATE OF INSPECTION:
INSPECTOR NAME (PRINTED):
REINSPECTION REQUIRED? Y / N REINSPECTION DUE DATE:
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE:
For each hazard present add 25 points to Final Inspection Score
CITY OF
TUKWILA
Property Owner:
Rental Address:
Property Name:
Unit #:
Bedrooms:
Rental Housing Program - Inspection Report and Checklist
UNIT DOES NOT PASS IF INSPECTION RESULTS EQUAL 25 POINTS OR MORE
Bathrooms:
Dwelling Type
r Single-family
r Condominium
r Duplex
r Triplex
r Fourplex
C Apartment w/5+ units
r Accessory Dwelling Unit
r Studio/Efficiency Unit
FILE #
Inspection Results PASS/ FAIL
(CIRCLE ONE)
Final Inspection Score
RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
rn
DIRECTIONS:
If code standard is not met the inspector will mark the applicable section with the appropriate point value based on the severity of the violation. Severity levels are defined as
minor, moderate, or severe (except where only a single score option is provided). The inspector will mark NA if not applicable and will add inspection notes to support ratings.
Sections left blank indicate compliance with the referenced standards. Total score shall be calculated based on assigned non-compliance point values assigned to each violation
and severity level. An inspection does not pass if there is a total of 25 or more non-compliance points (NC -PTS).
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC) STANDARD
Windows and frames in good repair-IPMc3os.3
Floor surface in good repair-IPMc3os.4
Wall surface in good repair - IPMC305.3
No visible mold, mildew, or signs of moisure of leaks - IPMC 504.1
Adequate source of heat - IPMC 602.3 & 602.5
No evidence of insect or rodent infestation/harborage- IPMC 302.5&309
Functional lighting fixtures - IPMC 402.2 & 402.3
Two separate & remote electrical outlets per room - IPMC 605.2
Minimum of 1 openable, approved -size window facing directly to the outdoors- IPMC
402.1 & 403.1
Stove vent properly connected and functional- IPMC 302.6 & 403.4
Has a clear path of not less than 3' clearance between counterfronts and appliances
or walls- IPMC 404.2
Has kitchen sink, cooking stove, refrigerator, and counter space- IPMC 404.7&502.1
1 grounded -type receptable or GFCI: laundry, kitchen, garage, basement-IPMc605.2
Hot and cold water to all plumbed fixtures- IPMC 505.1
Clothes dryer exhaust vented properly to exterior- IPMC 403.5
Water heater correctly installed- IPMC 505.4
Door for privacy, in good repair, securely attached - IPMC 503.1
Separate bathroom with toilet, sink, & tub/shower- IPMC 404.4.3
Bathroom/toilet room properly ventilated (openable screened window or functional
mechanical fan)- IPMC 403.2
Has at least one electrical receptacle- IPMC 6os.2
INSPECTION NOTES:
2
1
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE / EXTERIOR PROPERTY
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC) STANDARD
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Surfaces in good repair- IPMC 304.2
1
2
3
Address numbers 4" tall & visible from the street- IPMC 304.3
1
Strutural members in good repair- IPMC 304.4
3
10
25
Foundation walls in good repair- IPMC 304.5
3
10
25
Exterior walls in good repair-IPMc304.6
3
10
25
Roof and drainage in good repair- IPMC 304.7
2
10
25
Decorative features in good repair- IPMC 304.8
1
Overhang extensions in good repair- IPMC 304.9
2
10
25
Stairways, decks, porches, balconies in good repair- IPMC 304.10
3
10
25
Handrails and guardrails firmly fastened- IPMC 304.12
2
10
25
Chimneys and towers in good repair- IPMC 304.11
3
10
25
Exterior doors in good repair; deadbolt locks operable by knob; deadbolt throw not less than 1 inch - IPMC 304.15
2
10
25
Clean, safe & sanitary/no uncontained debris- IPMC 302.1
1
5
10
Approved waste containers w/tight fitting lids- IPMC 3os
1
5
10
Sidewalks/driveways free of hazards- IPMC 302.3
1
3
5
No weeds in excess of 12 inches- IPMC 302.4
1
3
10
No evidence of insect or rodent infestation/harborage- IPMC 302.5&309
3
10
25
Accessory structures in good repair- IPMC 302.7
3
10
25
No junk vehicles/repair outside garage - IPMC 302.8
1
5
10
Free from graffiti - IPMC 302.9
1
3
5
No standing water or erosion- IPMC 302.2
2
Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs - Clean, sanitary, in good repair- IPMC 303.1
1
5
10
Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs - Enclosure 60" high, w/self-closing latch- IPMC 303.2
3
10
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INSPECTION NOTES
space for additional inspection notes on back.
Op ADDITIONAL INSPECTION NOTES
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Nora Gierloff, DCD Director
BY: Rachelle Sagan, Permit Supervisor
Max Baker, Development Supervisor
Kerry Murdock, Development Review Engineer
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 26, 2022
SUBJECT: Consolidated Permit Fee Resolution for 2023-2024
ISSUE
Should Tukwila increase its land use, infrastructure, and development permit fees to reflect the
increased costs to provide development review services?
BACKGROUND
The City has previously updated permit fees on a two-year cycle to align with the budget cycle
and reflect the cost of service. Most permits have an additional 5% technology fee that pays for
our permit software. Some permits have additional fees such as hearing examiner services for
review of Type 3 permits. This fee is collected with the land use application and passed through
to the applicant. Credit card payments are now processed by Cardknox so the City no longer
collects a 3% convenience fee, the surcharge is collected directly from applicants by Cardknox.
Some permits incur additional costs for Fire Department review. Resolution 1967 adopted fees
charged by the Fire Department which are in addition to the fees listed in Attachment A. In
preparation for the move to a contractual arrangement for Fire services with the Puget Sound
Regional Fire Authority staff recommends aligning our fee structure with other jurisdictions
served by the Authority. Fire Department staff will be presenting those recommendations for a
new fee structure in a separate resolution.
DISCUSSION
Overall
Staff is suggesting that permit fees increase at 8.5% in 2023 and 7% in 2024 to reflect the City's
increased labor and benefit costs due to a rapid rise in inflation. The CPI -W was 9.5% for the
June 2022 period and additional cost increases are anticipated to affect costs for equipment,
vehicles, supplies, etc. Additionally, staff is suggesting that hourly inspection fees and after
hours inspections should be increased from $106.50 per hour to $117 in order to recover staff
costs associated with inspections. Also, the 5% technology fee collected to provide for online
permitting software upgrade/maintenance and converting paper records to digital records
should be maintained.
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Development Permits Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical
Permits in this category are based on the value of the construction covered by the permit. This
permit value is developed by the International Code Council and updated twice a year. High
cost areas, such as the Puget Sound Region, apply a modifier to this nationwide index.
Tukwila has a special $20 permit fee for residential remodels up to a value of $20,000. The
intent was to remove a barrier to permitting for homeowners making modest improvements to
their houses or repairing storm damage. This can help to ensure that construction is done safely
and in accordance with building codes. In 2021 the City issued 167 permits using the reduced
residential remodel fee. If we had charged according to the standard fee schedule we would
have collected an additional $24,280. If the Council is looking for ways to increase cost recovery
for permitting they could delete this lower rate.
Issued Res. Remodel Fee Actual F
Development 16 $ 431 $ 7,3(
Electrical 102 $ 2,171 $ 10,8"
Mechanical 35 $ 725 $ 7,8z
Plumbing 14 $ 298 $ 1,9z
Infrastructure/ROW Permits
TMC Chapter 11.08 covering permitting within the City's Right -of -Way has been going through
an internal review and rewrite over the past year. The new title, with revised permit types, will
be presented to Council this fall. This fee resolution assumes the passage of an updated
ordinance for Chapter 11.08 and reflects the new permit categories.
Our present Public Works fee schedule, effective 1/1/21 Resolution No. 2012 was structured to
incorporate permit fees for 6 different types of rights-of-way permits (A — F). Type A - (Short -
Term Non-profit), Type B (Short -Term Profit), Type C (Infrastructure and Grading on Private
Property and City Right -of -Way and Disturbance of City Right -of -Way), Type D (Long -Term),
Type E (Potential Disturbance of City Right -of -Way), and Type F (Blanket Permits) not to be
confused with Franchise permits that are issued for utilities that have an existing or expired
franchise agreement with the city.
Proposed updates to Title 11.08 Permits (Right -of -Way) look to consolidate the permit subtypes
into two categories — Right -of -Way Use Permit (ROWUP), and an Annual Activities Blanket
Permit (AABP). The (ROWUP) would be required for both franchise holders and non -franchise
holders performing any kind of work in the right-of-way. The (AABP) may be issued to franchise
holders on an annual basis to undertake blanket activities as defined by the updated Title
11.08. Consolidating the number of permit types will reduce confusion among applicants and
staff members and streamline the way permit fees are assessed leading to a more equitable fee
structure.
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Permit fees for the two types of proposed right-of-way permits; ROWUP & AABP will still be
based on 4 prior components assessed under the current Type C Public Works permit for
construction value: 1) plan review, 2) construction Inspection, 3) pavement mitigation, and 4)
grading review as applicable with a base application fee. The current base application fee is
$254.00. Staff recommends that the base application fee be increased to align with
comparable and surrounding municipalities, keep up with the cost of living, and provide service
that meets industry demand. Historically, franchise holders have not been assessed permit fees
when applying for right-of-way permits. This fee would be independent of the initial
application fee that is assessed for a new franchise application or to renew an existing one that
expired. This would be a new source of revenue for the city and would align with surrounding
jurisdictions. To reiterate, an existing or newly granted franchise agreement holder applying for
a ROWUP would be charged a base application fee and the 4 components of construction value
that is determined and assessed under the city's existing Public Works Bulletin A2 Fee Estimate
Worksheet that is required upon submittal for right-of-way permits.
Permit
Description
Existing Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Right -of -Way Use
Permit. (ROWUP)
Required for
(Franchise & Non-
Franchise
holders).
$254.00 application
base fee, Technology
Fee, plus four
components based on
construction value:
1)Plan Review
2)Construction
Inspection
3)Pavement Mitigation
4)Grading Plan Review
See Public Works
Bulletin Al for fee
schedule.
$276.00 application base
fee, Technology Fee, plus
four components based
on construction value:
1)Plan Review
2)Construction Inspection
3)Pavement Mitigation
4)Grading Plan Review
See Public Works Bulletin
Al for fee schedule.
$295.00 application base
fee, Technology Fee, plus
four components based
on construction value:
1)Plan Review
2)Construction Inspection
3)Pavement Mitigation
4)Grading Plan Review
See Public Works Bulletin
Al for fee schedule.
Annual Activities
Blanket Permit.
(AABP) Issued to
existing Franchise
holders.
N/A
$276.00 application base
fee, Technology Fee, plus
two components based
on construction value:
1)Plan Review
2)Construction Inspection
See Public Works Bulletin
Al for fee schedule.
$295.00 application base
fee, Technology Fee, plus
two components based
on construction value:
1)Plan Review
2)Construction Inspection
See Public Works Bulletin
Al for fee schedule.
Franchise
Application
Deposit
$5,075.00 deposit
$5,506.00 deposit
$5,891.00 deposit
Franchise — Cable
$5,075.00 plus 5% of
total revenue
$5,506.00 plus 5% of total
revenue
$5,891.00 plus 5% of total
revenue
Street Vacation
$1,218.00
$1,322.00
$1,415.00
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Latecomer's
Agreements
$507.50 processing fee,
plus 17%
administrative fee, plus
$507.50 segregation
fee
$549.00 processing fee,
plus 17% administrative
fee, plus 549.00
segregation fee
$587.00 processing fee,
plus 17% administrative
fee, plus 587.00
segregation fee
Flood Zone
Control Permit
$51.00 + Technology
Fee
$55.00 + technology Fee
$59.00 + technology Fee
Public Works
Inspector Safety,
Investigation or
Re -inspection Fee
$71.00 per hour
$77.00 per hour
$83.00 per hour
Public Works
inspection outside
of normal
business hours
(four-hour
minimum charge)
$106.50 per hour
$116.00 per hour
$124.00 per hour
Land Use Permits
In addition to the overall inflation adjustment staff has reviewed the fees charged by
neighboring jurisdictions and finds that some of Tukwila's fees are well below market rates, see
Attachment B. Staff suggests adjusting the following permit fees to better reflect the cost of the
labor of the multiple reviewers involved in the approval of these permits.
Permit
Existing Fee
Proposed Fee
Short Plat
54,667
$5,310
(2-4 lots)
(5-9 lots)
$6,000
$8,000
(2-4 lots)
(5-9 lots)
Subdivision Preliminary Approval
$6,095
$8,500
Subdivision Final Plat Approval
$3656
$5,000
Development Agreement
$2,439
$5,000
Rezone
$4,064
$8,000
Boundary Line Adjustment
$1,952
$2,100
Lot Consolidation
$762
$1,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The proposed fee increases will keep pace with the City's costs to provide these necessary
services.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the fee resolution and consider this item at the October
24, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting and consent agenda at the subsequent November 7,
2022 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Draft Consolidated Permit Fee Resolution for 2023-2024
B. Comparison of Selected Land Use Permit Fees
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS.
2012, 2021, AND 2046, AND ADOPTING A CONSOLIDATED
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012 in 2020, establishing the
City's current consolidated permit fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2012 was amended by Resolution Nos. 2021 and
2046, which amended the fees for wireless permits, tree/landscape permits, and zoning
verification letters; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works permit structure for infrastructure and right-of-way
permits has changed due to an update to Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 11.08; and
WHEREAS, the permit structure for small wireless facilities has changed due to an
update of TMC Chapter 18.58; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to update permit fees on an annual basis, with any
increases tied to growth in City expenses for providing permit services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recover a portion of the City's costs for
review and processing of permit applications; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a biennial budget process; and
WHEREAS, the City's primary cost for permit processing is employee salaries and
benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Consumer Price Index (CPI -W) was 9.5% for the June
2022 period; and
WHEREAS, the cost for employee benefits has also risen; and
WHEREAS, increasing flat fee permits by 8.5% in 2023 and 7% in 2024 will enable
revenues to track with increasing City labor costs; and
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WHEREAS, the permit fees for short plats, subdivisions, development agreements,
rezones, and lot consolidations have been increased by larger amounts based on the
amount of staff time required and comparison with other jurisdictions;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Repealer. Resolution Nos. 2012, 2021, and 2046 are hereby repealed,
effective January 1, 2023.
Section 2. For 2023 and 2024, the Technology Fee shall be set at 5% of the
applicable permit fee.
Section 3. Right -of -Way Use and Franchise Permit fees shall be charged
according to the following schedule:
RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS FEE SCHEDULE
Permit Description
CURRENT Fee
2023 Fee
Typc A (Short Term Non
$51.00 + Technology Fcc
NA
i
Type B (Short Tcrm Profit)
$102.00 + Technology Fce
NA
Type C
$254.00 application base fcc, Technology Fcc, plus
NA
{Infrastructure and Grading
four components based on construction value:
on Private Property and City
1) Plan Rcvicw
Right of Way and
2) Construction Inspection
Disturbance of City Right of
3) Pavement Mitigation-
itigation/I)
/I)Grading Plan Rcvicw
See Public Works Bulletin Al for fee
schedule.
Type D (Long Term}
$102.00 + Technology Fce
NA
Type E (Potential
$102.00 + Technology Fce
NA
Disturbance of
City Right Way)
of
. _ _ . - • - --. )
$254.00 processing fcc, plus $5,075.00 cash deposit,
NA
$102.00 instance for inspection
withdraw per
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Permit Description
CURRENT Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Right -of -Way Use Permit
(ROWUP). Required for
(Franchise and Non -
Franchise Holders).
$254.00 application
base fcc, Technology
Fcc and, as applicable,
four additional based on
construction value:
1) Plan Rcvicw
2) Construction
Inspection
3) Pavement
Mitigation
/I) Grading Plan Rcvicw
Sec Public Works
Bulletin Al for fee
schedule.
$276.00 application base
fee, Technology Fee and,
as applicable, four
additional fees based on
construction value:
11 Plan Review
2n Construction
Inspection
a Pavement Mitigation
41 Grading Plan Review
See Public Works Bulletin
Al for fee schedule.
$295.00 application base
fee, Technology Fee and,
as applicable, four
additional fees based on
construction value:
11 Plan Review
n Construction
Inspection
al Pavement Mitigation
Al Grading Plan Review
See Public Works Bulletin
Al for fee schedule.
Annual Activities Blanket
Permit (AABP). Issued to
Existing Franchise Holder
NA
$276.00 application base
fee, Technology Fee and,
as applicable, two
additional fees based on
construction value:
11 Plan Review
Construction
Inspection
See Public Works Bulletin
Al for fee schedule.
$295.00 application base
fee, Technology Fee and,
as applicable, two
additional fees based on
construction value:
11 Plan Review
zi Construction
Inspection
See Public Works Bulletin
Al for fee schedule.
Franchise —
Tciccommunications
application deposit for all
franchise applications
except cable franchises.'
$5,075.00
administrative fee
$5,506.00 deposit
$5,891.00 deposit
Requires a deposit with franchise application. The deposit is intended to cover all administrative expenses
incurred by the City (including staff/consultant related time) associated with the review of each franchise
application and associated franchise negotiations. Additional fees may apply if additional staff/consultant
related time is necessary. Any application fee deposit monies not used for administrative expenses associated
with the review of each franchise application and franchise negotiation shall be returned to the applicant
following the approval or denial of the franchise by the City Council. This administrative fee excludes normal
permit fees required for work within the City rights-of-way.
Franchise Application Fee—
Cable
$5,075.00 plus 5% of
total revenue
$5,506.00 plus 5% of
total revenue
$5,891.00 plus 5% of
total revenue
Street Vacation
$1,218.00
$1,322.00
$1,415.00
Latecomer's Agreements
$507.50 processing fcc,
plus 17% administrative
fcc, plus $507.50
segregation fcc
$549.00 processing fee,
plus 17% administrative
fee, plus $549.00
segregation fee
$587.00 processing fee,
plus 17% administrative
fee, plus $587.00
segregation fee
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Permit Description
CURRENT Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Flood Zone Control Permit
$51.00 + Technology
$55.00 + Technology
$59.00 + Technology
Fee
Fee
Fee
$675
$685
$743
Public Works Infrastructure
$71.00 hour
$77.00 per hour
$83.00 per hour
per
Inspector Safety,
Investigation or
Re -inspection Fee
$743
$795
Public Works Infrastructure
$106.50 per hour
g16.00 per hour
$124.00 per hour
Inspection Outside of
Normal Business Hours
(four-hour minimum
charge)
$743
$795
Section 4. Land use permit and processing fees will be charged according to the
following schedule:
LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE
All peer review fees will be passed through to the applicant per TMC Section 18.50.200.
Decision Type
2021 Fee
2022 Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Plus
Hearing
Examiner
Fee
Plus
Technology
Fee (TF)
APPEALS
Appeal of Type 1, 2 and 4 Decisions
$675
$685
$743
$795
SEPA MDNS Appeal
$675
$68-6
$743
$795
Appeal of Sign Code Decision
$675
$665
$743
$795
Appeal of Fire Impact Fees
$675
$685
$743
$795
Appeal of Parks Impact Fees
$675
$665
$743
$795
Appeal of Transportation Impact Fees
$675
$685
$743
$795
SIGNS (TMC Chapter 19)
Permanent
$279
$28
$307
$328
+ TF
Temporary
$46
$46
$50
$54
+ TF
Pole/Banner Initial Application
$279
$28-8
$307
$328
+ TF
Special Event
$1-22
$428
$133
$142
+ TF
Pole/Banner Annual Renewal
$64
$62
$67
$72
+ TF
New Billboard
$675
$68-5
$743
$795
+ TF
Master Sign Program—Admin
$2,192
$2529
$2,744
$2,936
+ TF
Master Sign Program—BAR
$3,98-9
$4,049
$4,393
$4,701
+ TF
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Decision Type
2021 Fee
2022 Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Plus
Hearing
Examiner
Fee
Plus
Technology
Fee (TF)
TUC MODIFICATIONS
Modification to TUC Corridor
Standards
(TMC Section 18.28.130.C)
$675
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
Modification to TUC Open Space
Regulations
(TMC Section 18.28.250. D. 4. d)
$675
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
Transit Reduction to Parking
Requirements
(TMC Section 18.28.260.B.5.b)
$67.5
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
DESIGN REVIEW (TMC Section 18.60.030)
Administrative
$2,563
$2,604
$2,822
$3,020
+ TF
Public Hearing
$47593
$47662
$5,058
$5,412
+ TF
Major Modification
$1573
$1,597
$1,733
$1,854
+TF
Minor Modification
$71-6
$726
$788
$843
+ TF
PARKING VARIANCES AND SPECIAL PERMISSIONS
Administrative Parking Variance
(Type 2—TMC Section 18.56.140)
$675
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
Parking Variance
(Type 3—TMC Section 18.56.140
$44-1-1-
$1,224
$1,310
+ HE
+ TF
Parking Standard for use not
specified
(TMC Section 18.28.250. D. 4. d.1 and
TMC Section 18.56.100)
$665
$675
$732
$783
+ TF
Residential Parking Reduction
(TMC Section 18.56.065)
$675
$68.5
$743
$795
+ TF
Shared, covenant, Complementary
Parking Reduction
(TMC Section 18.56.070)
$675
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
Parking Lot Restriping
(TMC Section 18.56.120)
$67-5
$685
$743+
$795
TF
VARIANCES, SPECIAL PERMISSIONS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
Variances
(TMC Chapter 18.72)
$3.243
$3,29.1-
$3.571
$3,821
+ HE
+ TF
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Deviation, Buffer Reduction
(TMC Chapter 18.45)
Reduced fee for LDR home-
owners, no associated short plat
$1,71-5
$675
K741-
$6g5
$1,889
$2,021
+ TF
$743
$795
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Decision Type
2021 Fee
2022 Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Plus
Hearing
plus
Technology
Examiner
Fee
Fee (TF)
Reasonable Use Exception
$3,131
$3,482
$3,778
$4,042
(TMC Section 18.45.180)
+ HE
+ TF
Exception from Single Family
Design Standard
$675
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
(TMC Section 18.50.055)
Special Permission Cargo
Container
$6-7-5
$68-5
$743
$795
+ TF
(TMC Section 18.50.060)
Tree Permit for single family
residential properties
(TMC Chapters 18.44, 18.45 and
$424
$424
$135
$144
+ TF
18.54, including shoreline and
critical areas tree permits)
Tree Permit and Landscape
Modification Permit and Exceptions
for non -single family residential
properties
$67.5
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
(TMC Section 18.53.120, and
Chapters 18.44, 18.45 and 18.54,
including shoreline and critical
areas tree permits)
LOT CREATION AND CONSOLIDATION
Boundary Line Adjustment
(TMC Chapter 17.08)
$1923
$192
$2,100
$2,247
+ TF
Lot Consolidation
(TMC Chapter 17.08)
$746
$726
$1,000
$1,070
+ TF
Short Plat (2-4 lots)
(TMC Chapter 17.12)
$4,_-380
$4445
$6,000
$6,420
+ TF
Short Plat (5-9 lots)
(TMC Chapter 17.12)
$4,984
$5,058
$8,000
$8,560
+ TF
Subdivision Preliminary Plat (10+ lots)
(TMC Section 17.14.020)
$5,749
$5,895
$8,500
$9,095
+ HE
+ TF
Subdivision Final Plat (10+ lots)
(TMC Section 17.12.030)
$3,131
$3,482
$5,000
$5,350
+ TF
Binding Site Improvement Plan
(TMC Chapter 17.16)
$1,380
$4,445
$4,823
$5,160
+ TF
Planned Residential Development -
Administrative
(TMC Section 18.46.110)
$2,192
$2,529
$2,744
$2,936
+ TF
Planned Residential Development -
Public Hearing
(TMC Section 18.46.110)
$5,71-9
$5,805
$6,298
$6,739
+ TF
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Decision Type
2021 Fee
2022 Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Plus
Hearing
Examiner
Fee
Plus
Technology
Fee (TF)
Planned Residential Development -
Minor Modification
(TMC Section 18.46.130)
$6-7-5
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
Planned Residential Development -
Major Modification
(TMC Section 18.46.130)
$2,781
$2,823
$3,063
$3,277
+ TF
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY (TMC Section 18.58 050)
Eligible Facilities Modification
$-6-75
$-685
$743
$795
+ TF
Substantial Change
$1,923
$1,952
$2,118
$2,266
+ TF
New Macro -Facility
$3,847
$3,905
$4,237
$4,534
+HE
+ TF
Minor (Type 1)
+ TF
Administrative (Type 2)
$1,923
$1,952
+ TF
Major or Height Waiver (Type 3)
$3,847
$3,905
+ HE
+ TF
SMALL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY PERMITS (TMC Chapter 23.04)
Non-recurring fee per application,
$500 for
up to 5
$100 for
each
additional
$500 for
up to 5
$100 for
ach
$543 for
$580 for
+ TF
up to 5
up to 5
which covers up to 5 small wireless
$109 for
$116 for
communication facilities (SWF), plus
added fee for each additional SWF
each
each
beyond 5
additional
additional
additional
Non-recurring fee per application for
$1,000
$000
$1,085
$1,161
+ TF
each new pole intended to support
one or more SWF
Recurring site fee (per year) for
$279
$270
$293
$313
+ TF
locating a SWF on City property
SEPA AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Checklist
$1,959
$1,988
$2,157
$2,308
+TF
SEPA EIS
$3,431
$3,482
$3,778
$4,042
+ TF
SEPA Planned Action
$6-7-5
$68-5
$743
$795
+ TF
SEPA Addendum
$675
$685
$743
$795
+ TF
SEPA Exemption Letter
$404
$40-7
$442
$473
+ TF
Sensitive Critical Area Master Plan
$5,719
$5,805
$6,298
$6,739
+ TF
Overlay
(TMC Section 18.45.160)
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Decision Type
2021 Fee
2022 Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Plus
Hearing
Examiner
Fee
Plus
Technology
Fee (TF)
SHORELINE PERMITS
Project value: $5,000 - $10,000
$1,355
$1,375
$1,492
$1,596
+ TF
$10,001 - $50,000
$3472
$3,9
$3,493
$3,737
+ TF
$50,001 - $500,000
$5,055
$5,130
$5,566
$5,956
+ TF
More than $500,000
$6,440
$67506
$7,059
$7,553
+ TF
Permit Exemption Letter, Shoreline
$279
$28
$307
$329
+ TF
Shoreline Permit Revision
$700
$-714
$771
$825
+ TF
Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline
(TMC Section 18.44050)
$4'451
$4;517
$4,901
$5,244
+ HE
+ TF
Shoreline Environment Redesignation
$3-,434
$3,482
$3,778
$4,042
+ TF
NOISE VARIANCES (TMC Section 8.22.120)
Type I
$553
$564
$609
$651
+ TF
Type II
$754
$762
$827
$885
+ TF
Type III
$-1,670
$-14}95
$1,839
$1,968
+ HE
+ TF
USE PERMITS
Conditional Use Permit
(TMC Section 18.64.020)
$4.454
$4751
$4,901
$5,244
+ HE
+ TF
Unclassified Use Permit
(TMC Chapter 18.66)
$ 1-g
$67845
$6,298
$6,739
+ TF
TSO Special Permission Use
$1,144
$1,128
$1,224
$1,310
+ HE
+ TF
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGES (TMC Chapter 18.84)
Rezone (Map Change -
separate Comprehensive Plan
amendment fees also apply)
$1,00'1
$4,064
$8,000
$8,560
+ TF
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
$4757.2
$4644
$5,035
$5,388
+ TF
Zoning Code Text Amendment
$5,202
$5,280
$5,729
$6,130
+ TF
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND CHARGES
Development Agreement
$2--89
$27324
$5,000
$5,350
+ TF
Code Interpretation
(TMC Section 18.96.020)
$4-04
$40-7
$442
$473
+ TF
Zoning Verification Letter
(Up to two contiguous parcels;
$50 for each additional parcel.)
$404
$407
$442
$473
+ TF
Legal Lot Verification
$63-9
$649
$704
$753
+ TF
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Decision Type
2021 Fee
2022 Fee
2023 Fee
2024 Fee
Plus
Hearing
Examiner
Fee
Plus
Technology
Fee (TF)
$100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000, + Technology Fee
$2,001 to $25,000
Preapplication Meeting
$553
$564
$609
$651
$50,001 to $100,000
+ TF
In -lieu Tree Replacement Fee
$446
$422
$458
$490
$5 07Q-:49 $5,511.25 for the first $500,000, plus $7-2-4 $7.86 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000, +
Technology Fee
Mailing Fee to Generate Labels,
per project
$523
$530
$575
$615
$1,000 or fraction thereof, + Technology Fee
Public Notice Mailing Fee per addressLl
for each mailing
$1
Section 5. Building permit fees will be charged according to the following
schedule:
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Total Valuation
Building Permit Fees
$1 to $500
$6-7,29 $73.01 + Technology Fee
$501 to $2,000
$679 $73.01 for the first $500, plus $445 $4.83 for each additional
$100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000, + Technology Fee
$2,001 to $25,000
$1-34-07 $145.47 for the first $2,000, plus $20.29 $22.01 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000, +
Technology Fee
$25,001 to $50,000
$621.60 $674.44 for the first $25,000, plus $84$17.19 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000, +
Technology Fee
$50,001 to $100,000
$1,017.96 $1,104.49 for the first $50,000, plus $10 7 $11.90 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000, +
Technology Fee
$100,001 to $500,000
$1,561.95 $1,697.97 for the first $100,000, plus $8.80 $9.55 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000, +
Technology Fee
$500,001 to $1,000,000
$5 07Q-:49 $5,511.25 for the first $500,000, plus $7-2-4 $7.86 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000, +
Technology Fee
$1,000,001 to $5,000,000
$8,741.30 $9,484.31 for the first $1,000,000, plus $446 $5.27 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000, +
Technology Fee
$5,000,001 and up
$28,204.91 $30,602.36 for the first $5,000.000, plus $1.65 $5.05 for each
$1,000 or fraction thereof, + Technology Fee
A. Non -Structural Plan Review Fee. A non-structural plan review fee shall be
paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The non-structural
plan review fee shall be 65% of the calculated permit fee as set forth in the permit fee
schedule. The non-structural plan review fee specified herein is a separate fee from the
permit fee and is in addition to the permit fee.
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B. Structural Plan Review Fee. Where a structural plan review is deemed
necessary, a structural plan review fee shall be charged. The structural plan review fee
shall be 35% of the calculated non-structural plan review fee.
C. Total Value of All Construction Work. The latest Building Data Valuation that
is updated twice a year by the International Code Council shall be used for the purposes
of calculating value of the construction work.
Section 6. Mechanical permit fees will be charged according to the following
schedule:
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Valuation of
Work (Total
Contract Amount)
Mechanical Permit Fee
$36.50 + Technology Fee
$33-64 $36.50 for issuance of each permit (base fee) + Technology Fee
$250 or less
$67-29 $73.01 + Technology Fee
$73.01 + Technology Fee
$251 to $500
$679 $73.01 for first $250, plus $80 $8.79 for each $100 or fraction
thereof, to and including $500, + Technology Fee
$501 to $1,000
$87.58 $95.02 for the first $500, plus $9-09 $9.77 for each $100 or
fraction thereof, to and including $1,000, + Technology Fee
$1,001 to $5,000
$432,61$143.88 for the first $1,000, plus $9.96 $10.83 for each $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000, + Technology Fee
$5,001 to $50,000
$4-72,53 $187.25 for the first $5,000, plus $10.10 $11.28 for each
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000, + Technology Fee
$50,001 to $250,000
$661-.75 $718.00 for the first $50,000, plus $669 $9.43 for each $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000, + Technology Fee
$250,001 to $1,000,000
$2,401.06 $2,605.15 for the first $250,000, plus $7..66 $8.31 for each
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000, + Technology
Fee
$1,000,001 and up
$8,146.97 $8,839.46 for the first $1,000,000, plus $6.93 $7.52 for each
$1,000 or fraction thereof, + Technology Fee
Section 7. Plumbing permit fees will be charged according to the following
schedule:
PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Permit Issuance—Issuance of each permit (base fee)
$352
$36.50 + Technology Fee
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to base fee above:
For one plumbing fixture (a fixture is a sink, toilet, bathtub, etc.)
$69,02
$73.01 + Technology Fee
For each additional fixture
$422
$16.51 + Technology Fee
For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer
$25.337
$27.53 + Technology Fee
Rain water system – per drain (inside building)
$1-5:-22
$16.51 + Technology Fee
For each water heater and/or vent
$45,22
$16.51 + Technology Fee
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For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its
trap and vent, except for kitchen type grease interceptors
$6
$33.04 + Technology Fee
$30:45
$33.04 + Technology Fee
For each grease interceptor for commercial kitchens
For each repair or alteration of water piping and/or water treating
equipment, each occurrence
2
$16.51 + Technology Fee
For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each
fixture
$1-5,22
$16.51 + Technology Fee
+ Technology Fee
For each medical gas piping system serving one to five
inlets/outlets for a specific gas
$86.27
$93.60 + Technology Fee
+ Technology Fee
For each additional medical gas inlets/outlets
$177,22
$18.68 + Technology Fee
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one (1) meter including
backflow protection devices therefor.
$30,4-5
$33.04 + Technology Fee
For atmospheric -type vacuum breakers not included in lawn
sprinkler backflow protection:
1 to 5 $1-5,22 $16.51 + Technology Fee
Over 5 $1-5,22 $16.51 for first 5 plus $3,29 $3.57 for each
additional + Technology Fee
For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type
vacuum breakers:
2 -inch diameter and smaller $30.45 $33.04 +
Technology Fee
Over 2 -inch diameter: $33.49 $36.34 +
Technology Fee
Section 8. Fuel Gas Piping permit fees will be charged according to the following
schedule:
FUEL GAS PIPING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Permit Issuance
$1-80 70 $196.06 + Technology
Fee
For issuing each permit (base fee): ($0 if permit is in conjunction with
a plumbing permit for an appliance with both plumbing and gas
connection.)
$35.52
$36.50
+ Technology Fee
$60.90 $66.08 + Technology Fee
Unit Fee Schedule
For each gas piping system of one to five outlets
$69.02
$73.01
+ Technology Fee
For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet
$12
$16.51
+ Technology Fee
Section 9. Electrical permit fees will be charged according to the following
schedule:
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
1. NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
New single-family dwellings (including a garage)
$1-80 70 $196.06 + Technology
Fee
Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings
$121.80 $132.15 + Technology
Fee
Low voltage systems
$60.90 $66.08 + Technology Fee
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2. SINGLE-FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES
Service change or alteration -no added/altered circuits
$121.80 $132.15 + Technology
Fee
Service change $100.50 with added/altered circuits, plus $10.15 for
each added circuit (maximum permit fee $162.40)
$109.04 + Technology
Fee
Circuits added/altered without service change (includes up to
5 circuits)
$60.90 $66.08 + Technology Fee
$1,001 - $5,000
Circuits $60.90 added/altered without service change (more than 5
$10.15 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $100.50+
Technology Fee)
9g $66.08 + Technology Fee
$60circuits);
$5,001 - $50,000
Meter/mast repair
$8 20 $88.10 + Technology Fee
$50,001 - $250,000
Low voltage systems
$60-90 $66.08 + Technology Fee
3. MULTI -FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (including low voltage)
Valuation of
Work (Total
Contract Amount)
Permit Fee
$250 or less
$679 $73.01 + Technology Fee
$45500 $113.93 + Technology
$251 - $1,000
$67.-2-9 $73.01 for the first $250 plus $4.45 $4.83 for each $100 or fraction
thereof, to and including $1,000, + Technology Fee
$1,001 - $5,000
$450-:42 $108.97 for the first $1,000 plus $22.36 $24.26 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $5,000, + Technology Fee
$5,001 - $50,000
$189.77 $205.90 for the first $5,000 plus $18.32 $19.88 for each $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000, + Technology Fee
$50,001 - $250,000
$1,013.71 $1,099.88 for the first $50,000 plus $43.35 $14.48 for each $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000, + Technology Fee
$250,001 - $1,000,000
$3,693.11 $4,007.02 for the first $250,000 plus $9A6 $10.26 for each $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000, + Technology Fee
Over $1,000,000
$10,809.25 $11,728.04 plus 0.5% of cost over $1,000,000, + Technology Fee
$405.00 $113.93 per hour
4. MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
Temporary service (residential)
$45500 $113.93 + Technology
Fee
Temporary service/generators
$45500 $113.93 + Technology
Fee
Manufactured/mobile home parks and RV park sites, each service and
feeder
$45500 $113.93 + Technology
Fee
Carnivals:
• Base fee
$45500 $113.93 + Technology
Fee
• Each concession fee
$11-4-6 $12.11 + Technology Fee
• Each ride and generator truck
$11-46 $12.11 + Technology Fee
Inspections or plan review not specified elsewhere (one hour
minimum).
00 $113.93 per hour
Safety inspections, plan revisions
$405.00 $113.93 per hour
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Adult family home inspection (paid at the time of scheduling the
inspection)
$00 $113.93 for each
inspection
Disaster (rResidential
$2-0.30 $22.03
recovery emergency repair permit structures
remodel or repair (up to $20,000 construction value-enly)
Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated—investigations or safety
inspections
Section 10. Other inspections and fees will be charged according to the following
schedule:
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
Inspections outside of normal business hours (four hour minimum charge)
$10657 $115.63 per
hour
Re -inspection fee (minimum charge one hour)
$105.00 $115.63 per
hour
Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated—investigations or safety
inspections
$4000 $115.63 per
hour
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved$4-05,0
plans
0 $115.63 per
hour
Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee
equal to 100% of the permit fee.
100% of the permit fee
Plan review fee—Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas Piping and Electrical: The fee
for review shall be 25% of the total calculated permit fee. The plan review fee is a
separate fee from the permit fee and is required when plans are required in order
to document compliance with the code.
Work covered prior to inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may
be charged a re -inspection fee of $1-06.57 $115.63.
Expired permit final – includes two inspections $1/12.10 $154.18
Expired permit final – each additional inspection $71.05 $77.09
Minor residential remodel plan review and permit (projects valued up to $20,000 $20.30 $22.03
including building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing within 1 year)
Certificate of Occupancy replacement
$105.00 $113.93
Section 11. Credit Card Surcharge. If payment is made by credit card, a
proce-„ing fee of 3% will be added to the total order.
Sectiones 11. Effective Date. This resolution and the fee schedules contained
herein shall be effective January 1, 2023.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Thomas McLeod, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Office of the City Attorney
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Attachment B
Comparison of Selected Land Use Permit Fees
Rezone
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Short Plat Fee
Tukwila
• $4,667.25 (2-4 lots)
• $5,310.90 (5-9 lots)
SeaTac
• $4,368.00 (Preliminary)
• $2,555.50 (Final) = $6,923.50
Kirkland
$3,931 + $1,192 per lot (9 lots = $14,659)
Shoreline
• $7,529.00 for two -lot short subdivision, plus
$579 for each additional lot (Preliminary)
• $2,201.00 (Final) (9 lots = $13,783)
Rezone
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Subdivision
Tukwila
•
Preliminary Plat (10+ lots) Requires
$8,933.50
Kirkland
Database, Notices & Hearing Examiner Fees
Shoreline
Hourly rate, 125 -hour minimum $27,125.00,
- $6,095.25
•
Final Plat (10+ lots) - $3,656.10
SeaTac
•
Preliminary - $8,696.00
•
Final - $6,804.00
Kirkland
•
Preliminary Subdivision
o Fixed Fee $12,708.00
o Fee per lot $1,531.00
•
Final Subdivision
o Fixed Fee $2,530.00
o Fee Per Lot $253.00
Shoreline
•
Preliminary Subdivision - $17,373.00 for ten -
lot subdivision, plus $813.00 for each
additional lot, and public hearing -
$4,123.00
•
Final Subdivision - $5,928.00
Rezone
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Development Agreement
Tukwila
$2,439.15
SeaTac
$8,933.50
Kirkland
N/A
Shoreline
Hourly rate, 125 -hour minimum $27,125.00,
plus public hearing
($4,123.00)
Rezone
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Tukwila
$4,064.20
SeaTac
$8,190.00
Kirkland
Initial request - $1,120.00
If request is authorized by City Council for
review - $11,200.00
Shoreline
$18,760.00, plus public hearing ($4,123.00)
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BLA/Lot Consolidation
Shoreline Substantial Development
Tukwila
SeaTac
•
•
$5,000 - $10,000: $1,443.75
$10,001 - $50,000: $3,379.95
Shoreline
$1,736.00 (BLA) + $434 (LC)
•
$50,001 - $500,000: $5,386.50
•
More than $500,000: $6,831.30
SeaTac
•
Up to $10,000.00: $427
•
$10,001.00 to $100,000.00: $1,307.50
•
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00: $3,573.00
•
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00: $7,899.50
•
$1,000,001.00 +: $13,104.50
Kirkland
•
Piers and Docks Associated with Multifamily
Developments and Marinas and Moorage
Facilities Associated with Commercial Uses:
$12,752.00
•
Other Shoreline Improvements: $5,519.00
Shoreline
•
Up to $10,000: $2,895.00
•
$10,000 to $500,000: $6,950.00
•
Over $500,000: $11,582.00
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BLA/Lot Consolidation
Tukwila
$1,952.60 (BLA) + $762.30 (LC)
SeaTac
$1,429.50
Kirkland
$1,281.00
Shoreline
$1,736.00 (BLA) + $434 (LC)
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Nora Gierloff, AICP, Community Development Director
BY: Nancy Eklund, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 15, 2022
SUBJECT: Middle Housing Grant Acceptance (Washington Department of Commerce)
ISSUE
Should the City accept a grant of $130,000 from the Washington Department of Commerce to support
analysis for and development of the City's Comprehensive Plan along with an exploration of allowing
additional housing types within single family zones?
BACKGROUND
The Washington Department of Commerce typically provides grant funding to jurisdictions to assist in
the development of their periodic Comprehensive Plan Updates. The City has received a grant of
$130,000 from Commerce to cover the following three items:
1. A required analysis of historic and existing racial equity in the City's housing and regulatory
framework, and development of associated anti -displacement policies',
2. An analysis and consideration of whether the City might want to adopt policies and code
language to allow "Middle Housing" on at least 30 percent of the lots (or the area) currently
zoned as single family residential; and
3. Support for local community-based organizations to bring historically underrepresented voices
into discussions about housing needs and supply.
The grant will pay $100,000 for the first two items and $30,000 to facilitate the participation of
community-based organizations. The City would secure consultant assistance to develop the Plan and
associated zoning ordinances with these grant funds, as well as develop agreements with community-
based organizations to encourage participation. The $130,000 grant is estimated to pay for about half
of the Housing element updates required in this Plan update cycle.
RCW 36.70A.070(2)(e) through (h)
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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In addition to the grant described above a second non-competitive grant for $125,000 will be available
to Tukwila for other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan update (the application is due 9/30/2022).
This funding would allow for consultant assistance in completing other required updates to the Plan, as
well as support development of associated zoning ordinances.
The City was awarded the Middle Housing grant on July 18th and, due to delays in Commerce, received
the agreement for signature in mid-September. This delay will push out the dates that grant
deliverables are due, however all work to be paid under this agreement must be completed by June 30,
2023. For the Middle Housing portion of the grant, the minimum deliverables to be included are
• the public engagement plan and results;
• the racial equity analysis report and proposed Housing element policy amendments to address
anti -displacement and other issues identified in the Racial Equity analysis; and
• a staff report identifying possible amendments needed to support Middle Housing in Tukwila,
including possible changes to policies, regulations, fee structures, incentives,
permitting procedures to be considered in the Plan update; and
• draft code language to:
o increase density in proximity to transit nodes; and
o authorize Middle Housing types and ADUs on lots currently zoned as single family.
Commerce recognizes that elected officials will determine whether the proposed amendments
regarding Middle Housing are implemented. The City's grant application and Commerce's Q & A
regarding the grant are attached.
DISCUSSION
The Washington Department of Commerce Middle Housing grant was facilitated by the legislature's
desire to expand housing supply and options in Washington. Last year the legislature considered, but
did not pass, a mandatory requirement that all cities allow Middle Housing types in current single family
zones. Middle Housing, also known as "infill housing," includes a range of modestly -sized buildings
with multiple units — duplexes through six-plexes, townhouses, courtyard apartments, cottage housing,
and stacked flats. These units are designed to be compatible in scale and form with detached single-
family homes — typically two to three stories in height and located within walkable neighborhoods.
Middle Housing units would provide greater diversity of options in terms of housing form and
affordability, as well as provide new opportunities for home ownership. In addition to providing funds to
complete some of the required portions of the Comprehensive Plan Housing elements, the grant is
intended to provide communities with funds to study and evaluate if Middle Housing policies could be
adopted locally.
Several Washington cities have already adopted such programs, or are currently considering,
modifications to Comprehensive Plan and code language to provide these infill housing development
types, along with the design standards to ensure compatibility with existing single family zones (see this
link for more information on the range of housing types being considered). Several out of state
communities have also adopted such changes, including Minneapolis, Portland, and in California.
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In Tukwila, the Low Density Residential zone (LDR) allows single family development only, except for
lots that can add accessory dwelling units if they meet the site development requirements. The LDR
zone (shown in light yellow on the adjacent map) represents 36% of the City's land and 90% of the
exclusively residentially zoned land; the grant would require that at least a third of that area be
considered for middle housing.
In the past, Tukwila has experimented with a cottage
housing ordinance to allow more density in single family
zones, though unfortunately no projects were built while it
was in effect. Another example would be the Southard
development by the Homestead Community Land Trust at
the Riverton Park United Methodist Church property which
was approved through a development agreement.2
The grant does not require that the City adopt zoning to
allow new housing types in single family zones, however,
the Council should determine if that potential outcome is
something that should be evaluated at this point. The
advantage of exploring development of these regulations
now is that Tukwila could get ahead of possible future
mandates and craft them in a way that best meets local
needs and character. If reacting to a state mandate down
the road, the City may not have the time, funding, or
flexibility to exercise the desired local control. There may
also be benefits to engaging early with community-based
organizations so that their input into the Plan is mobilized
for input on other elements. Downsides to accepting the
grant and taking on this work are the tight timeline for
deliverables, the difficult consulting climate, and the
already full DCD workplan. If we did not accept the grant
the City would need to identify other funding and absorb
the work required to perform the racial equity analysis and
development of anti -displacement policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This grant would have no impact on city funding and would
support work that the City is required to complete as a part of its Comprehensive Plan 2024 Update
(the racial equity analysis and development of anti -displacement policies, and the supportive outreach
to community-based organizations who have been historically not encouraged or included in
discussions about Tukwila's future and its housing needs).
2This development provided duplexes, arranged in a cottage style around a central open space.
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Planning and Community Development Committee
2022-2023 Washington Dept of Commerce —
Middle Housing Grant Acceptance
9/15/22
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RECOMMENDATION
Forward this item to the Committee of the Whole on October 10, 2022, and the Regular Meeting on
October 17, 2022. This action will authorize the Mayor to sign the grant agreement with the
Washington Department of Commerce to accept grant funding in support of the City's Comprehensive
Plan and to analyze housing and land use options the City could consider in addressing local housing
issues.
Attachments:
• Grant Agreement between Washington Department of Commerce and the City of Tukwila for the
Middle Housing Grant for a 7/1/22 to 6/30/23 grant cycle.
• City of Tukwila grant application & Mayor's Letter
• Washington Department of Commerce, Middle Housing Grant Q&A, May 26, 2022.
• 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan Update, Middle Housing Grant Acceptance - presentation
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®M. Washington State
,4j Commerce
Interagency Agreement with
City of Tukwila
through
Growth Management Services
For
Start date:
Middle Housing Grant
Date of Execution
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Special Terms and Conditions
1. Authority 1
2. Contract Management 1
3. Compensation 1
4. Billing Procedures and Payment 1
5. Insurance 2
6. Subcontractor Data Collection 2
7. Order of Precedence 2
General Terms and Conditions
1. Definitions 3
2. All Writings Contained Herein 3
3. Amendments 3
4. Assignment 3
5. Confidentiality and Safeguarding of Information 3
6. Copyright 4
7. Disputes 4
8. Governing Law and Venue 4
9. Indemnification 4
10. Licensing, Accreditation and Registration 5
11. Recapture 5
12. Records Maintenance 5
13. Savings 5
14. Severability 5
15. Subcontracting 5
16. Survival 6
17. Termination for Cause 6
18. Termination for Convenience 6
19. Termination Procedures 6
20. Treatment of Assets 7
21. Waiver 7
Attachment A, Scope of Work
Attachment B, Budget
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FACE SHEET
Contract Number: 23-63326-027
Washington State Department of Commerce
Local Government Division
Growth Management Services
Transit -Oriented Development Implementation (TODI) Grant
1. Contractor
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
2. Regional planner
Catherine McCoy
Senior Planner
360-280-3147
catherine.mccoy@commerce.wa.gov
N/A
3. Contractor Representative
Nancy Eklund, AICP
Long Range Planning Manager
206-433-7141
Nancy.Eklund@TukwilaWA.gov
4. COMMERCE Representative
Shane Hope PO Box 42525
Senior Planner 1011 Plum Street SE
(360) 725-3127 Olympia Washington
shane.hope@commerce.wa.gov 98504-2525
5. Contract Amount
$130,000
6. Funding Source
Federal: ❑ State:
/1
Other: ❑ N/A: ❑
7. Start Date
Date of Execution
8. End Date
June 30, 2023
9. Federal Funds (as applicable) Federal Agency: CFDA Number
NA NA NA
10. Tax ID #
NA
11. SWV #
SWV0018023
12. UBI #
179-000-208
13. DUNS #
NA
14. Contract Purpose
Implementation of Middle Housing grant for the purpose of funding actions needed to evaluate the adoption of middle housing types
on thirty percent (30%) or more of lots that, before this work, only allowed single family development.
15. Signing Statement
COMMERCE, defined as the Department of Commerce, and the Contractor, as defined above, acknowledge and accept the terms of
this Contract and Attachments and have executed this Contract on the date below and warrant they are authorized to bind their
respective agencies. The rights and obligations of both parties to this Contract are governed by this Contract and the following
documents hereby incorporated by reference: Attachment "A" — Scope of Work and Attachment "B" — Budget.
FOR CONTRACTOR
FOR COMMERCE
Allen Ekberg, Mayor
City of Tukwila
Mark K. Barkley, Assistant Director
Local Government Division
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY BY ASSISTANT
ATTORNEY GENERAL 08/22/2019.
APPROVAL ON FILE.
Date
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
1. AUTHORITY
COMMERCE and Contractor enter into this Contract pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 39.34
RCW.
2. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
The Representative for each of the parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact person for all
communications and billings regarding the performance of this Contract.
The Representative for COMMERCE and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet of
this Contract.
The Representative for the Contractor and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet of
this Contract.
3. COMPENSATION
COMMERCE shall pay an amount not to exceed one -hundred and thirty thousand dollars ($130,000) for
the performance of all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work under this Contract as
set forth in the performance-based Scope of Work (Attachment A) and Budget (Attachment B).
4. BILLING PROCEDURES AND PAYMENT
COMMERCE will pay Contractor upon acceptance of services provided and receipt of properly completed
invoices, which shall be submitted to the Representative for COMMERCE not more often than quarterly.
The parties agree this is a performance-based contract intended to produce the deliverables identified in
Scope of Work (Attachment A). Payment of any invoice shall be dependent upon COMMERCE'S
acceptance of Contractor's performance and/or deliverable. The invoices shall describe and document, to
COMMERCE's satisfaction, a description of the work performed, the progress of the project, and fees. The
invoice shall include the Contract Number 23-63326-027.
Payment shall be considered timely if made by COMMERCE within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt
of properly completed invoices. Payment shall be sent to the address designated by the Contractor.
COMMERCE may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Contract or withhold payments claimed by the
Contractor for services rendered if the Contractor fails to satisfactorily comply with any term or condition of
this Contract.
No payments in advance or in anticipation of services or supplies to be provided under this Agreement shall
be made by COMMERCE.
The grantees must invoice for all expenses by June 17, 2023. All contracts with community based
organizations must be submitted by June 17, 2023.
COMMERCE will pay Contractor for costs incurred prior to the start date of this Agreement, if such costs
would have been allowable on or after July 1, 2022. To be allowable, such costs must be limited to the
completion of tasks and deliverables outlined in the Scope of Work (Attachment A).
Duplication of Billed Costs
The Contractor shall not bill COMMERCE for services performed under this Agreement, and COMMERCE
shall not pay the Contractor, if the Contractor is entitled to payment or has been or will be paid by any other
source, including grants, for that service.
Disallowed Costs
The Contractor is responsible for any audit exceptions or disallowed costs incurred by its own organization
or that of its subcontractors.
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5. INSURANCE
Each party certifies that it is self-insured under the State's or local government self-insurance liability
program, and shall be responsible for losses for which it is found liable.
6. SUBCONTRACTOR DATA COLLECTION
Contractor will submit reports, in a form and format to be provided by Commerce and at intervals as agreed
by the parties, regarding work under this Agreement performed by subcontractors and the portion of funds
expended for work performed by subcontractors, including but not necessarily limited to minority-owned,
woman -owned, and veteran -owned business subcontractors. "Subcontractors" shall mean subcontractors
of any tier.
7. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of an inconsistency in this Contract, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence
in the following order:
• Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes and regulations
• Special Terms and Conditions
• General Terms and Conditions
• Attachment A — Scope of Work
• Attachment B — Budget
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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
1. DEFINITIONS
As used throughout this Contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:
A. "Authorized Representative" shall mean the Director and/or the designee authorized in writing to
act on the Director's behalf.
B. "COMMERCE" shall mean the Department of Commerce.
C. "Contract" or "Agreement" means the entire written agreement between COMMERCE and the
Contractor, including any attachments, documents, or materials incorporated by reference. E-mail
or facsimile transmission of a signed copy of this contract shall be the same as delivery of an
original.
D. "Contractor" shall mean the entity identified on the face sheet performing service(s) under this
Contract, and shall include all employees and agents of the Contractor.
E. "Personal Information" shall mean information identifiable to any person, including, but not limited
to, information that relates to a person's name, health, finances, education, business, use or receipt
of governmental services or other activities, addresses, telephone numbers, social security
numbers, driver license numbers, other identifying numbers, and any financial identifiers.
F. "State" shall mean the state of Washington.
G. "Subcontractor" shall mean one not in the employment of the Contractor, who is performing all or
part of those services under this Contract under a separate contract with the Contractor. The terms
"subcontractor" and "subcontractors" mean subcontractor(s) in any tier.
2. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be deemed to
exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
3. AMENDMENTS
This Contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendments shall not be
binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties.
4. ASSIGNMENT
Neither this Contract, work thereunder, nor any claim arising under this Contract, shall be transferred
or assigned by the Contractor without prior written consent of COMMERCE.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION
A. "Confidential Information" as used in this section includes:
i. All material provided to the Contractor by COMMERCE that is designated as "confidential" by
COMMERCE;
ii. All material produced by the Contractor that is designated as "confidential" by COMMERCE;
and
iii. All personal information in the possession of the Contractor that may not be disclosed under
state or federal law.
B. The Contractor shall comply with all state and federal laws related to the use, sharing, transfer,
sale, or disclosure of Confidential Information. The Contractor shall use Confidential Information
solely for the purposes of this Contract and shall not use, share, transfer, sell or disclose any
Confidential Information to any third party except with the prior written consent of COMMERCE or
as may be required by law. The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to assure that Confidential
Information is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized use, sharing, transfer, sale or disclosure of
Confidential Information or violation of any state or federal laws related thereto. Upon request, the
Contractor shall provide COMMERCE with its policies and procedures on confidentiality.
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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
COMMERCE may require changes to such policies and procedures as they apply to this Contract
whenever COMMERCE reasonably determines that changes are necessary to prevent
unauthorized disclosures. The Contractor shall make the changes within the time period specified
by COMMERCE. Upon request, the Contractor shall immediately return to COMMERCE any
Confidential Information that COMMERCE reasonably determines has not been adequately
protected by the Contractor against unauthorized disclosure.
C. Unauthorized Use or Disclosure. The Contractor shall notify COMMERCE within five (5) working
days of any unauthorized use or disclosure of any confidential information, and shall take necessary
steps to mitigate the harmful effects of such use or disclosure.
6. COPYRIGHT
Unless otherwise provided, all Materials produced under this Contract shall be considered "works for
hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and shall be owned by COMMERCE. COMMERCE shall be
considered the author of such Materials. In the event the Materials are not considered "works for hire"
under the U.S. Copyright laws, the Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest in
all Materials, including all intellectual property rights, moral rights, and rights of publicity to COMMERCE
effective from the moment of creation of such Materials.
"Materials" means all items in any format and includes, but is not limited to, data, reports, documents,
pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes,
and/or sound reproductions. "Ownership" includes the right to copyright, patent, register and the ability
to transfer these rights.
For Materials that are delivered under the Contract, but that incorporate pre-existing materials not
produced under the Contract, the Contractor hereby grants to COMMERCE a nonexclusive, royalty -
free, irrevocable license (with rights to sublicense to others) in such Materials to translate, reproduce,
distribute, prepare derivative works, publicly perform, and publicly display. The Contractor warrants and
represents that the Contractor has all rights and permissions, including intellectual property rights,
moral rights and rights of publicity, necessary to grant such a license to COMMERCE.
The Contractor shall exert all reasonable effort to advise COMMERCE, at the time of delivery of
Materials furnished under this Contract, of all known or potential invasions of privacy contained therein
and of any portion of such document which was not produced in the performance of this Contract. The
Contractor shall provide COMMERCE with prompt written notice of each notice or claim of infringement
received by the Contractor with respect to any Materials delivered under this Contract. COMMERCE
shall have the right to modify or remove any restrictive markings placed upon the Materials by the
Contractor.
7. DISPUTES
In the event that a dispute arises under this Agreement, it shall be determined by a Dispute Board in
the following manner: Each party to this Agreement shall appoint one member to the Dispute Board.
The members so appointed shall jointly appoint an additional member to the Dispute Board. The
Dispute Board shall review the facts, Agreement terms and applicable statutes and rules and make a
determination of the dispute. The Dispute Board shall thereafter decide the dispute with the majority
prevailing. The determination of the Dispute Board shall be final and binding on the parties hereto. As
an alternative to this process, either of the parties may request intervention by the Governor, as
provided by RCW 43.17.330, in which event the Governor's process will control.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington,
and any applicable federal laws, and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior
Court for Thurston County.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
Each party shall be solely responsible for the acts of its employees, officers, and agents.
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10. LICENSING, ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal licensing, accreditation and
registration requirements or standards necessary for the performance of this Contract.
11. RECAPTURE
In the event that the Contractor fails to perform this Contract in accordance with state laws, federal
laws, and/or the provisions of this Contract, COMMERCE reserves the right to recapture funds in an
amount to compensate COMMERCE for the noncompliance in addition to any other remedies available
at law or in equity.
Repayment by the Contractor of funds under this recapture provision shall occur within the time period
specified by COMMERCE. In the alternative, COMMERCE may recapture such funds from payments
due under this Contract.
12. RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Contractor shall maintain books, records, documents, data and other evidence relating to this
contract and performance of the services described herein, including but not limited to accounting
procedures and practices that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature
expended in the performance of this contract.
The Contractor shall retain such records for a period of six (6) years following the date of final payment.
At no additional cost, these records, including materials generated under the contract, shall be subject
at all reasonable times to inspection, review or audit by COMMERCE, personnel duly authorized by
COMMERCE, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal and state officials so authorized by law,
regulation or agreement.
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 resolved.
13. SAVINGS
In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way
after the effective date of this Contract and prior to normal completion, COMMERCE may suspend or
terminate the Contract under the "Termination for Convenience" clause, without the ten calendar day
notice requirement. In lieu of termination, the Contract may be amended to reflect the new funding
limitations and conditions.
14. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this contract are intended to be severable. If any term or provision is illegal or invalid
for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of
the contract.
15. SUBCONTRACTING
The Contractor may only subcontract work contemplated under this Contract if it obtains the prior written
approval of COMMERCE. Subcontracting with multiple community based organizations is encouraged
for this granting program. COMMERCE shall approve each community based organization, such
approval to be provided in writing.
If COMMERCE approves subcontracting, the Contractor shall maintain written procedures related to
subcontracting, as well as copies of all subcontracts and records related to subcontracts. For cause,
COMMERCE in writing may: (a) require the Contractor to amend its subcontracting procedures as they
relate to this Contract; (b) prohibit the Contractor from subcontracting with a particular person or entity;
or (c) require the Contractor to rescind or amend a subcontract.
Every subcontract shall bind the Subcontractor to follow all applicable terms of this Contract. The
Contractor is responsible to COMMERCE if the Subcontractor fails to comply with any applicable term
or condition of this Contract. The Contractor shall appropriately monitor the activities of the
Subcontractor to assure fiscal conditions of this Contract. In no event shall the existence of a
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subcontract operate to release or reduce the liability of the Contractor to COMMERCE for any breach
in the performance of the Contractor's duties.
Every subcontract shall include a term that COMMERCE and the State of Washington are not liable for
claims or damages arising from a Subcontractor's performance of the subcontract.
16. SURVIVAL
The terms, conditions, and warranties contained in this Contract that by their sense and context are
intended to survive the completion of the performance, cancellation or termination of this Contract shall
so survive.
17. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
In the event COMMERCE determines the Contractor has failed to comply with the conditions of this
contract in a timely manner, COMMERCE has the right to suspend or terminate this contract. Before
suspending or terminating the contract, COMMERCE shall notify the Contractor in writing of the need
to take corrective action. If corrective action is not taken within 30 calendar days, the contract may be
terminated or suspended.
In the event of termination or suspension, the Contractor shall be liable for damages as authorized by
law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original contract and the replacement
or cover contract and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, e.g., cost of
the competitive bidding, mailing, advertising and staff time.
COMMERCE reserves the right to suspend all or part of the contract, withhold further payments, or
prohibit the Contractor from incurring additional obligations of funds during investigation of the alleged
compliance breach and pending corrective action by the Contractor or a decision by COMMERCE to
terminate the contract. A termination shall be deemed a "Termination for Convenience" if it is
determined that the Contractor: (1) was not in default; or (2) failure to perform was outside of his or her
control, fault or negligence.
The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this contract are not exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by law.
18. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, COMMERCE may, by ten (10) business days written
notice, beginning on the second day after the mailing, terminate this Contract, in whole or in part. If
this Contract is so terminated, COMMERCE shall be liable only for payment required under the terms
of this Contract for services rendered or goods delivered prior to the effective date of termination.
19. TERMINATION PROCEDURES
Upon termination of this contract, COMMERCE, in addition to any other rights provided in this contract,
may require the Contractor to deliver to COMMERCE any property specifically produced or acquired
for the performance of such part of this contract as has been terminated. The provisions of the
"Treatment of Assets" clause shall apply in such property transfer.
COMMERCE shall pay to the Contractor the agreed upon price, if separately stated, for completed
work and services accepted by COMMERCE, and the amount agreed upon by the Contractor and
COMMERCE for (i) completed work and services for which no separate price is stated, (ii) partially
completed work and services, (iii) other property or services that are accepted by COMMERCE, and
(iv) the protection and preservation of property, unless the termination is for default, in which case the
Authorized Representative shall determine the extent of the liability of COMMERCE. Failure to agree
with such determination shall be a dispute within the meaning of the "Disputes" clause of this contract.
COMMERCE may withhold from any amounts due the Contractor such sum as the Authorized
Representative determines to be necessary to protect COMMERCE against potential loss or liability.
The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this section shall not be exclusive and are in
addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.
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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the Authorized
Representative, the Contractor shall:
A. Stop work under the contract on the date, and to the extent specified, in the notice;
B. Place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities except as may be
necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the contract that is not terminated;
C. Assign to COMMERCE, in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the Authorized
Representative, all of the rights, title, and interest of the Contractor under the orders and
subcontracts so terminated, in which case COMMERCE has the right, at its discretion, to settle or
pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and subcontracts;
D. Settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims arising out of such termination of orders and
subcontracts, with the approval or ratification of the Authorized Representative to the extent the
Authorized Representative may require, which approval or ratification shall be final for all the
purposes of this clause;
E. Transfer title to COMMERCE and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by
the Authorized Representative any property which, if the contract had been completed, would have
been required to be furnished to COMMERCE;
F. Complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been terminated by the Authorized
Representative; and
G. Take such action as may be necessary, or as the Authorized Representative may direct, for the
protection and preservation of the property related to this contract, which is in the possession of
the Contractor and in which the Authorized Representative has or may acquire an interest.
20. TREATMENT OF ASSETS
Title to all property furnished by COMMERCE shall remain in COMMERCE. Title to all property
furnished by the Contractor, for the cost of which the Contractor is entitled to be reimbursed as a direct
item of cost under this contract, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon delivery of such property
by the Contractor. Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the Contractor under this
contract, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon (i) issuance for use of such property in the
performance of this contract, or (ii) commencement of use of such property in the performance of this
contract, or (iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof by COMMERCE in whole or in part, whichever first
occurs.
A. Any property of COMMERCE furnished to the Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided herein
or approved by COMMERCE, be used only for the performance of this contract.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property of COMMERCE that results
from the negligence of the Contractor or which results from the failure on the part of the Contractor
to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound management practices.
C. If any COMMERCE property is lost, destroyed or damaged, the Contractor shall immediately notify
COMMERCE and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further damage.
D. The Contractor shall surrender to COMMERCE all property of COMMERCE prior to settlement
upon completion, termination or cancellation of this contract
All reference to the Contractor under this clause shall also include Contractor's employees, agents
or Subcontractors.
21. 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 Contract unless stated to be
such in writing and signed by Authorized Representative of COMMERCE.
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STATE FUNDS
SOURCE: Section 189 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5693, of the supplemental operating budget for fiscal
year 2023 is provided solely for Commerce to administer grants to eligible cities for actions relating to adopting
ordinances that would authorize middle housing types on at least 30 percent of lots currently zoned as single family
residential. For the purposes of this grant program, "middle housing types" include duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes,
fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, courtyard apartments, cottage housing, and stacked flats.
(a) A city is eligible to receive a grant if:
i. The city is required to plan under RCW 36.70A.040; and
ii. The city is required to take action on or before June 30, 2024, to review and, if needed,
revise its comprehensive plan and development regulations pursuant to RCW
36.70A.130(5)(a).
(b) Grant recipients must use grant funding for costs to conduct at least three of the following
activities:
i. Analyzing comprehensive plan policies and municipal code to determine the extent of
amendments required to meet the goal of authorizing middle housing types on at least 30
percent of lots currently zoned as single family residential;
ii. Preparing informational material for the public;
iii. Conducting outreach, including with the assistance of community-based organizations, to
inform and solicit feedback from a representative group of renters and owner -occupied
households in residential neighborhoods, and from for-profit and nonprofit residential
developers;
iv. Drafting proposed amendments to zoning ordinances for consideration by the city
planning commission and city council;
v. Holding city planning commission public hearings;
vi. Publicizing and presenting the city planning commission's recommendations to the city
council; and
vii. Holding city council public hearings on the planning commission's recommendations.
(c) Before updating their zoning ordinances, a city must use a racial equity analysis and establish
antidisplacement policies as required under RCW 36.70A.070(2)(e) through (h) to ensure there will
be no net displacement of very low, low, or moderate -income households, as defined in RCW
43.63A.510, or individuals from racial, ethnic, and religious communities which have been subject
to discriminatory housing policies in the past.
(d) Commerce will prioritize applicants who:
i. Aim to authorize middle housing types in the greatest proportion of zones; and
ii. Subcontract with multiple community-based organizations that represent different
vulnerable populations in overburdened communities, as defined in RCW 70A.02.010,
that have traditionally been disparately impacted by planning and zoning policies and
practices, to engage in eligible activities as described in (b) of this subsection.
Commerce will be monitoring the contracts biannually to review progress in meeting milestones,
deliverables and invoicing.
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Attachment A
Scope of Work
Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
ACTION 1
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
July 2022
June 2023
Step 1.1
Develop community engagement plan
July 2022
November
2022
Step 1.2
Subcontract with community-based organizations
July 2022
November
2022
Step 1.3
Develop outreach communications, surveys, mapping, and public
presentations
July 2022
February 2023
Step 1.4
Conduct public engagement activities
January 2023
April 2023
Deliverable
la
Public Engagement Plan
July 2022
Nov. 30,
2022
Deliverable
lb
Public Engagement Results
July 2022
May 31,
2023
ACTION 2
RACIAL EQUITY REPORT & HOUSING POLICY REVIEW
July 2022
June 2023
Step 2.1
Access supports from Commerce technical assistance staff.
Sept 2022
May 2023
Step 2.2
Identify local policies and regulations that result in racially
disparate impacts, displacement, and exclusion in housing,
including: zoning that may have a discriminatory effect;
disinvestment; and infrastructure availability.
July 2022
Sept 2022
Step 2.3
Identify areas that may be at higher risk of displacement from
market forces that occur with changes to zoning development
regulations.
July 2022
Sept 2022
Step 2.4
Evaluate displacement risk of very low, low, and moderate income
households.
Sept 2022
January 2023
Step 2.5
Evaluate displacement risk of individuals from racial, ethnic, and
religious communities which have been subject to discriminatory
housing policies in the past.
Sept 2022
January 2023
Step 2.6
Develop policies and regulations to address and begin to undo the
impacts of local policies and regulations that result in racially
disparate impacts, displacement, and exclusion in housing.
July 2022
March 2023
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Attachment A
Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
Step 2.7minimize
Develop anti -displacement strategies, including strategies to
displacement of low-income residents resulting from
redevelopment.
July 2022
March 2023
Step 2.8
Develop anti -displacement policy documents that include a
schedule of programs and actions to implement the anti-
displacement strategies including a timeline.
Nov 2022
March 2023
Deliverable 2a
Racial equity analysis report
April 15, 2023
Deliverable 2b
Proposed Housing Element policy updates, including
May 31, 2023
ACTION 3
ZONING AMENDMENTS
Nov 2022
June 2023
Step 3.1
Review and evaluate the current housing element and other
policies to support middle housing.
September
2022
January 2023
Step 3.2
Review buildable lands report and current residential land uses
for potential to allow middle housing, or where station areas or
higher intensity uses might be defined, or where commercial
areas might be converted for residential or mixed use
development.
October 2022
February 2023
Step 3.3
Review current programs, development regulations, impact fees,
system development charges, and permitting processes as to how
they might encourage or discourage the development of
multiunit housing. Consider also how building code requirements
impact development of multi -unit housing structures.
October 2022
Jan 2023
Step 3.4
Identify conditions and incentives that encourage or deter
development community from building missing middle housing in
Tukwila.
October 2022
January 2023
Step 3.5
Identify bonus densities and incentives for affordable housing to
accompany changes in zoning that can increase density.
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Step 3.6
Identify various homeownership options that can be readily
utilized and promoted to incorporate into the development of
missing middle housing types.
October 2022
January 2023
Step 3.7
Gather data, analyze and review to understand the realistic
potential of the various changes. Examine existing financial
feasibility analysis addressing development of various housing
typologies in various zones to identify opportunities and potential
gaps of understanding.
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
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Attachment A
Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
Deliverable
3a
Middle housing staff report identifying changes
needed to support middle housing in Tukwila,
including recommended changes to policies,
regulations, fee structures, incentives, and permitting
procedures to be considered with periodic update.
December
2022
June 15,
2023
Deliverable
3b
Draft ordinance to increase density in proximity to
transit nodes and authorizes middle housing types
and ADUs on lots currently zoned as single family.
June 15,
2023
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Budget
Budget
Grant Objective:
Attachment B
Commerce Funds
Deliverable la. Public Engagement Plan
Deliverable 1b. Public Engagement Results
$ 7,000
$ 25,000
Deliverable 2a. Racial Equity Analysis
$ 21,000
Deliverable 2b. Housing Element policy updates
$ 20,000
Deliverable 3a. Middle housing staff report
$ 20,000
Deliverable 3b. Draft ordinance
$ 7,000
Total:
$100,000
Contracting with Community Based Organizations
$30,000
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Middle Housing
Grant Application Form
Summary Page
Jurisdiction
City of Tukwila
Total funding request
$100,000 + funding ($30,000) for outreach to
Community Based Organizations responsive to the
City's large diverse population
Population of jurisdiction as of 2022
22,000 (OFM 2021 estimates)
Are you also requesting tech team
assistance?
Yes
Approximate time frame for assistance
Fall 2022 — early summer 2023
Provide the proposed change in lots that only allow single family residential development and the change of lots zoned for middle
housing. Please note, this question requires the submittal of a current zoning map with additional details, see grant guidelines for
more information:
Current percentage of lots that only
allow single family development:
74% of
lots
(lot sizes
range from
3,000 SF to
over 35,000
S.F.)
Current percentage of lots that allow
middle housing development:
X1
Proposed percentage of lots that will
only allow single family development
52%
Proposed percentage of lots that will
allow middle housing development at
52% plus
the above
at the conclusion of this grant2:
the conclusion of this grant:
number
The Planning Division does not currently have GIS expertise and has not prepared a traditional land use element in the past, so it is
difficult to address this question without guessing. Currently, the area that is the Medium Density Residential and High Density
Residential zones allow middle housing development, as do Low Density Residential zoned properties located in the Tukwila South area
(and subject to the Tukwila South Overlay).
2 A draft will be proposed to the City Council as a part of this grant and during the Comprehensive Plan Update process, however the
Council will likely not complete its deliberations until late 2024.
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Current percentage of lots that only
allow single family development:
74% of
lots
(lot sizes
range from
3,000 SF to
over 35,000
S.F.)
Current percentage of Tots that allow
middle housing development:
Percent change:
22%
Percent change:
Global to local
Community-based organizations you will subcontract with:
Vulnerable population served:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Global to local
Underserved communities, such as
women, people of color, people
experiencing poverty, immigrants
and refugees
African Community Housing & Development
African diaspora in South King
County
Somali Health Board
Somali immigrants and refugees
Possible other groups:
• Partners in Employment
• E. Africa refugees/immigrants
• East African Community Services
• E. African immigrant community
• Tukwila Children's Foundation
• Tukwila refugees & immigrants
WA
Zip Code
Note: We plan to publish a competitive RFP for this work to attract additional CBOs that
reflect the diversity of Tukwila.
1. Jurisdiction Information
Applying Jurisdiction
City of Tukwila
Project Manager
This is the designated lead person who is responsible for grant communications between
Commerce and the city. For joint applicants this is project manager from the designated lead
city.
Name (Lead Contact)
Nancy Eklund, AICP
Title
Long Range Planning Manager
Department
Dept. of Community Development
Mailing Address
6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite #100
City
Tukwila
State
WA
Zip Code
98188
Telephone Number
206/433-7141
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2
Email
Nancy.Eklund@TukwilaWA.gov
Description
Financial Contact
Please provide name and contact information for the person who will be responsible
for receiving and accounting for the grant funds.
Name
Tony Cullerton
Title
Deputy Finance Director
Department
Finance Department
Telephone Number
206/433-1838
E-mail
Tony.Cullerton@TuwkilaWA.gov
Unified Business Identifier (UBI)
Number
179-000-208
Statewide Vendor (SWV) Number
SWV0018023
Authorized Official
The name and title of the office authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the
city.
Name
Allen Ekberg
Title
Mayor
Email
Mayor@tukwilawa.gov / 206-433-1850
2. Scope of Work and Project Schedule
Provide a proposed scope of work, detailing the grant objective (project), actions, steps and deliverables. Instructions are in the
Grant Application Instructions.
All grant deliverables must be submitted by June 15, 2023.
If you propose multiple grant objectives, actions, steps or deliverables, please copy and paste the appropriate rows below. The
example scopes of work from the grant instructions are included at the end of this document if a community wishes to copy portions
or all of that material into this table.
Grant Objective:
With the goal of providing background information and analysis necessary for City leadership to consider
amendments to Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan and associated regulatory documents to expand housing
options that include authorizing middle housing types on 30% of the area or lots currently zoned as Low
Density Residential.
Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
ACTION 1
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
July 2022
June 2023
Step 1.1
Develop community engagement plan
July 2022
November 2022
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Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
Step 1.2
Subcontract with community-based organizations
Community Based Organizations
July 2022
November 2022
Step 1.3
Develop outreach communications, surveys, mapping, and
public presentations
July 2022
February 2023
Step 1.4
Conduct public engagement activities
January 2023
April 2023
Deliverable la
Public Engagement Plan
July 2022
Nov. 30, 2022
Deliverable lb
Public Engagement Results
July 2022
May 31, 2023
ACTION 2
RACIAL EQUITY REPORT & HOUSING POLICY
July 2022
June 2023
Step 2.1
Access supports from Commerce technical assistance staff.
Sept 2022
May 2023
Step 2.2
Identify local policies and regulations that result in racially
disparate impacts, displacement, and exclusion in housing,
including: zoning that may have a discriminatory effect;
disinvestment; and infrastructure availability.
July 2022
Sept 2022
Step 2.3
Identify areas that may be at higher risk of displacement from
market forces that occur with changes to zoning development
regulations.
July 2022
Sept 2022
Step 2.4
Evaluate displacement risk of very low, low, and moderate
income households.
Sept 2022
January 2023
Step 2.5
Evaluate displacement risk of individuals from racial, ethnic,
and religious communities which have been subject to
discriminatory housing policies in the past.
Sept 2022
January 2023
Step 2.6
Develop policies and regulations to address and begin to undo
the impacts of local policies and regulations that result in
racially disparate impacts, displacement, and exclusion in
housing.
July 2022
March 2023
Step 2.7
Develop anti -displacement strategies, including strategies to
minimize displacement of low-income residents resulting from
redevelopment.
July 2022
March 2023
Step 2.8
Develop anti -displacement policy documents that include a
schedule of programs and actions to implement the anti-
displacement strategies including a timeline.
Nov 2022
March 2023
Deliverable 2a
Racial equity analysis report
April 15, 2023
Deliverable 2b
Proposed Housing Element policy updates,
May 31, 2023
ACTION 3
ZONING AMENDMENTS
Nov 2022
June 2023
Step 3.1
Review and evaluate the current housing element and other
policies to support middle housing.
September 2022
January 2023
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4
Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
Step 3.2
Review buildable lands report and current residential land
uses for potential to allow middle housing, or where station
areas or higher intensity uses might be defined, or where
commercial areas might be converted for residential or
mixed use development.
October 2022
February 2023
Step 3.3
Review current programs, development regulations, impact
fees, system development charges, and permitting
processes as to how they might encourage or discourage the
development of multiunit housing. Consider also how
building code requirements impact development of multi-
unit housing structures.
October 2022
Jan 2023
Step 3.4
Identify conditions and incentives that encourage or deter
development community from building missing middle
housing in Tukwila.
October 2022
January 2023
Step 3.5
Identify bonus densities and incentives for affordable
housing to accompany changes in zoning that can increase
density.
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Step 3.6
Identify various homeownership options that can be readily
utilized and promoted to incorporate into the development
of missing middle housing types.
October 2022
January 2023
Step 3.7
Gather data, analyze and review to understand the realistic
potential of the various changes. Examine existing financial
feasibility analysis addressing development of various
housing typologies in various zones to identify opportunities
and potential gaps of understanding.
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Deliverable 3a
Middle housing staff report identifying changes
needed to support middle housing in Tukwila,
including recommended changes to policies,
regulations, fee structures, incentives, and
permitting procedures to be considered with
periodic update.
December
2022
June 15, 2023
Deliverable 3b
Draft ordinance to increase density in proximity
to transit nodes and authorizes middle housing
types and ADUs on lots currently zoned as single
family.
June 15, 2023
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3. Proposed Budget / Financial Information
Propose a project budget to reflect your expected level of effort for each of the deliverables provided above. This is a performance-
based contract, therefore cities will be paid upon satisfactory completion of deliverables rather than hours spent working on the
project. The final deliverable of each grant objective must be at least 20% of the total grant amount for that grant objective.
Grant Objective:
Commerce Funds
Deliverable la. Public Engagement Plan
Deliverable 1b. Public Engagement Results
$ 7,000
$ 25,000 (+30,000 CBO)
Deliverable 2a. Racial Equity Analysis
$ 21,000
Deliverable 2b. Housing Element policy updates
$ 18,000
Deliverable 3a. Middle housing staff report
$ 20,000
Deliverable 3b. Draft ordinance
$ 7,000
Expenses
$2,000
Total:
$100,000 (+30,000 CBO)
Budget Narrative: For each grant objective, please support the funding request with estimates of staff hours
(may be per action, step, or deliverable), staff hourly rates, and other expenses.
la)
Public engagement plan — estimated approximately 40 hours, including a project kickoff. Average hourly
staff rate of $175/hr
1b) Public engagement results — includes all materials development, coordinating with CBOs, hosting
engagement activities, and summarizing findings. Estimated at 150 hours with average hourly staff rate
of $167/hr
2a) Racial equity analysis — includes an existing conditions report, establishing a framework for analysis,
displacement risk assessment, and racial equity analysis report. Estimated at 120 hours with average
hourly staff rate of $175/hr
2b) Housing Element policy updates — includes an existing conditions report, audit of existing policies, and a
summary of housing element policy updates. Estimated at 110 hours with average hourly staff rate of
$164/hr
3a) Middle housing staff report — includes community profile, zoning review, and concepts for
consideration. Estimated at 125 hours with average hourly staff rate of $160/hr
3b) Draft ordinance — preliminary draft and final draft proposal as an ordinance estimated at 40 hours at an
average hourly staff rate of $175/hr.
Estimated $2,000 in project expenses (2% of budget)
4. Grant Application Questions and Scoring Method
Please answer each of the below questions. Final grant funds will be proportionate to the level of effort
proposed by a city, the percent change of lots authorized for middle housing through zoning changes, and
factor in the number of community-based organizations the city plans to subcontract with. Please refer to the
Grant Application Instructions for more detail regarding scoring and ranking.
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4a. Readiness to Proceed: (0-20 points) Please describe your plan to initiate and complete this project by
June 15, 2023. See grant instructions for additional detail on what to include in this section.
The City of Tukwila planning staff require state support to meet this grant deadline. We are currently seeking
two senior planner staff to hire to augment the long range planning effort and will need to hire a consultant to
assist City staff in meeting the work and the timeline. We are currently seeking to identify best options for
using our limited staff and resources for plan development and community outreach. Because we have, so
far, had difficulty hiring new City staff, and much of the consultant community is already booked, we are
projecting that we begin with community outreach and be more available to begin analysis and deliverable
drafting in later 2022.
As the City is needing to plan for a $5.6 million dollar deficit, we most definitely could use the Department of
Commerce's technical support, as well as the funding available to support community based organizations
that can help with outreach to the large immigrant community within Tukwila. As of 2019, more than 40% of
Tukwila residents were born outside of the U.S., and the City is approximately 34% white. The City has
identified numerous potential community based organizations reflective of the City's diverse community and
is working on formalizing outreach approaches to those groups.
The City will consult its recently completed Housing Action Plan, as well as several other local plans that have
engaged the Tukwila community. The HAP supported a range of approaches to increase housing density
within a 1/2 mile walkshed to the Link Light rail transit hub.
The Planning Department does not currently have staff who are either knowledgeable in using the City's GIS
system or available to prepare maps or do other analysis. We hope to rectify this with the addition of new
staff, however, at this time, we are unable to use such tools to provide data on the amount of area zoned for
single family, or that would currently accept the housing typologies considered missing middle. These housing
types would be accepted in the City's Medium Density and High Density Residential zones. The City's 2015
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map is shown on page 12.
4b. Local Commitment to the project: (0-20 points) See grant instructions for additional detail on what to
include in this section.
The City is committed to adopting a plan and regulations that support providing more affordable housing
options to address the City's and region's housing shortages. The City also supports fostering greater
development in areas adjacent, or in proximity, to transit hubs.
The City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning code provide the same residential use/zone options: Low Density
Residential (SF only + ADUs); Medium Density Residential (up to 14.5 dwelling units per net acre); and High
Density Residential (up to 22.0 dwelling units per net acre, or 60, if seniors and meeting specific criteria or if in
a limited Overlay district, up to 65 feet or possibly 100 feet if consistent with specific criteria). The outcome of
this effort will be to identify how the City can adopt new standards for its Single Family Residential zone, as
well as other zones to enhance density, provide greater diversity of properties, and ideally, enhance
opportunities for home ownership. This increase in density is particularly important to those areas of the City
that are in proximity to transit hubs.
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Figure 2: Comparison of Housing Units by Type, Nearby Cities
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Tukwila has two regional centers — the Tukwila Urban Center located in the Tukwila Southcenter Mall area,
and the Manufacturing Industrial Center located in the Duwamish River/East Marginal Way area of north
Tukwila. The City's zoning has prioritized these areas for increase development through the use of higher
density zones and incentives. Tukwila is also home to (or adjacent to) several major light rail, bus rapid transit
stations, and heavy rail transit hubs. Employment areas projected to experience significant growth in the
coming years are located in the Tukwila South Area, and the two urban centers, which include or are adjacent
to City's transit hubs.
Tukwila welcomes the opportunity to integrate more affordable, and varied, housing options into the City's
housing stock, including providing missing middle housing in its single family housing areas well as other areas
of the City. It is relevant to point out
that Tukwila's housing profile is
different from other cities in King
County. Based on 2008-2012
American Community Survey 5 -year
estimates data, Tukwila has a lower
percentage of single family housing
units compared to the other cities
and the County. Tukwila also has the
Table 6: Comparison of Home Ownership Rates
Source: US Census., 2010
highest percentage of units in all structures ten units or larger. In Tukwila, approximately 54% of the housing
units are multifamily, 42% are detached single family dwelling units, and approximately 2.8% are
manufactured or mobile homes. Countywide, 40% of households live in multifamily structures, approximately
58 percent live in single-family homes, and just over 2% live in manufactured or mobile homes.
In addition, Tukwila historically has had a larger percentage of renter -occupied households than owner -
occupied households. This continues to be true despite a gradual increase in the percentage of owner -
occupied households in recent years. The home ownership rates in Tukwila are closer to those found in renter -
rich Seattle than the other communities within King County, apart from outside of Seattle. The City's elected
officials have long encouraged greater home ownership in an effort to provide a better foundation for the City
to become less of a transitional
destination for newcomers (especially
the immigrant community) and more
of a stable, permanent "home" for its
residents. It is hoped that the
addition of missing middle housing
typologies into the City's single family
zones will encourage investment in
these areas and support the desired
stability of the community.
The Tukwila Planning staff
experienced a reduction in size during
the pandemic, and with the planned
addition of two new Senior Planners
(whose focus will also include current
planning) we will still have several fewer staff members that when the Comprehensive Plan was updated in
Source- U S. Census Bureau, 2008-PC12 American Community Survey
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Tukwila
Seattle
KC
KC Outside Seattle
Owner
43%
48%
59%
65%
Renter
57%
52%
41%
35%
Source: US Census., 2010
highest percentage of units in all structures ten units or larger. In Tukwila, approximately 54% of the housing
units are multifamily, 42% are detached single family dwelling units, and approximately 2.8% are
manufactured or mobile homes. Countywide, 40% of households live in multifamily structures, approximately
58 percent live in single-family homes, and just over 2% live in manufactured or mobile homes.
In addition, Tukwila historically has had a larger percentage of renter -occupied households than owner -
occupied households. This continues to be true despite a gradual increase in the percentage of owner -
occupied households in recent years. The home ownership rates in Tukwila are closer to those found in renter -
rich Seattle than the other communities within King County, apart from outside of Seattle. The City's elected
officials have long encouraged greater home ownership in an effort to provide a better foundation for the City
to become less of a transitional
destination for newcomers (especially
the immigrant community) and more
of a stable, permanent "home" for its
residents. It is hoped that the
addition of missing middle housing
typologies into the City's single family
zones will encourage investment in
these areas and support the desired
stability of the community.
The Tukwila Planning staff
experienced a reduction in size during
the pandemic, and with the planned
addition of two new Senior Planners
(whose focus will also include current
planning) we will still have several fewer staff members that when the Comprehensive Plan was updated in
Source- U S. Census Bureau, 2008-PC12 American Community Survey
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2015. The two Associate planners who focus on current planning, are eager to provide assistance, however
they will continue to be burdened by current planning project loads that have not diminished any during the
pandemic.
Tukwila Mayor Ekberg has expressed his support for pursuing this grant to provide the analysis that would
potentially enable the City Council to approve transitioning the City's Low Density Residential zone into a zone
that allowed the missing middle housing typologies. We hope to have a letter of support signed by the mayor
sent back to Commerce by the end of the week. In addition, we are working with our community engagement
office which has indicated an interest in being a conduit to CBOs, so we are hope to have formalized outreach
relationships established with them in the near future. We
welcome any support assistance Commerce can provide in '
understanding how to best form these alliances.
4c. Racial Equity Analysis: (0-30 points) See grant instructions
for additional detail on what to include in this section.
The requirement to provide a racial equity analysis and
establish anti -displacement policies associated with
Housing policy is critical to Tukwila, given our very
significant immigrant and lower income population, and
the likelihood that any community development will
negatively impact this population.
The Washington Health Department Environmental
Disparities Map (at right) identifies the entire City as
being at high risk for negative environmental and health
indicators. The City has prioritized ensuring its work
within the Tukwila community is equitable and fair and
projects and plans are evaluated through an equity lens
supported by out Equity and Social Justice committee
and board. Long range staff will be working with the
Community Engagement Office to develop the
Comprehensive Plan, and gaining guidance from the Staff's Transportation Demand Management
who have developed extensive outreach into the City's community groups. This outreach will help identify
potential undesirable outcomes and enable us to strategize on responding to those potential impacts.
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4d. Middle Housing Opportunities: (0-30 points)
See grant instructions for additional detail on what to include in this section.
There are numerous areas where single family zoned properties abut high density residential (in some cases,
where there is no transition zone), and that are located in close proximity to areas of higher density with more
frequent transit service that are excellent candidates for providing greater housing options. As previously
noted, there are many areas zoned for single family or higher residential densities that could be modified to
allow more residential density, and many of these are in areas that offer frequent transit service. One such
area is along Tukwila International Blvd and to the south where the City's Link light rail station is located (as
shown in the following map). The City's adopted Housing Action Plan identified these areas as optimal
candidates for future housing growth.
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With the assistance of the grant, and the addition of
consultant staff, these opportunities will be explored
more fully, with the intent of adopting missing middle
changes that will expand densities and affordable housing
options for the community.
CHECKLIST
Applications and supporting documentation must be
emailed gmsgrants@commerce.wa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on
Thursday, June 9, 2022.
❑ Letter of commitment from the mayor or
authorized official. (coming, by 7/8/22)
❑ Letters of commitment from community-based
organizations. (coming, by 7/15/22)
▪ Zoning, transit and other maps as needed to allow
reviewers to understand the potential to meet the
objectives of the grant program. (see page 11)
❑X Buildable lands report (attached) (beginning after
page 11)
❑ Submit application (12 pages or less), and zoning,
transit and other maps to
gmsgrants@commerce.wa.gov by Thursday, June 9,
5:00 p.m.
Thank you for completing this application. You may
delete from this paragraph to the end of the document
before submitting.
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Since 2006, Tukwila has grown at
6% of the pace needed to achieve its
2035 housing growth target of 5,626
units. During this period, the total
number of housing units in Tukwila
grew by roughly 2%. At this current
rate, Tukwila is under the
production pace needed to meet its
2035 growth target, and needs to
grow at an annual rate of 3.2% to
reach its remaining target by 2035.
Residential Achieved Densities
Zoned Density (du/acre)
Gross Critical Areas Public Purpose ROWs Net Total
Area (acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) Area (acres) Units
Achieved Density
(DU/acre)
Very Low
Low
Medium Low
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 - 4 du/acre
4 - 10 du/acre
10 - 24 du/acre
24 - 48 du/acre
48 & up du/acre
0.0
35.6
4.2
0.0
5.3
Total 45.1
0.0
1.7
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.7
0.0
2.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
2.5
Achieved Density by Zoned Density Level, 2012-2018
Very Low
0
0
Low Medium Low Medium High
Zoned Density Level
(aj ■ ■ ■ King County Urban Growth Capacity Report 1 June 2021
0.0
0.0
0.0`
0.0`
0.0'
0.0
0
High
0.0
31.6
4.0
0.0
5.3
40.9
0
163
155
0
440
758
Zoned Density
Range of
Zones with
Produced
Units
°Average
Achieved
Density
5.2
38.9
82.4
18.5
100%
90%
3
80%
O
w 70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Achieved Density
Level
Total
Net Area (acres) Units
Total
0.0
31.6
0.6
5.3
3.4
40.9
0
163
9
215
371
758
Permitted Units by Achieved Density Level, 2012-2018
22%
1%
Very Low Low Medium Low Medium High
Achieved Density Level
49%
High
1,632
3,945
5,577
Profiles of Cities and Unincorporated Areas
Tukwila - Residential Land Supply and Capacity
Assumed Vacant/
Density Level Redevelopable
Critical
Gross Acres Areas
Infrastructure ROW &Public
Constrained
Area
Purpose
Discount
Market Factor
(low/high)
Net
Available
Acres
Assumed Densities
(low/high - Net Capacity
units/acre) (units)
Very Low
Density
Medium Low
Density
Vacant Subtotal
Redev Subtotal
Subtotal
0.00
0.00
0.0% - 0.0%
0.0% - 0.0%
Vacant Subtotal
Redev Subtotal
Subtotal
Vacant Subtotal
Redev Subtotal
Subtotal
0.00
645.65
0.00
225.11
0.00
14.741
0.00
9.06
31.52
40.58;
388.64 95.68
0.00
7.65
6.01
13.65
20.0% - 20.0%
20.0% - 20.0%
10.0%-20.0%
10.0% - 20.0%
0.00
0.00
0.00
63.41
220.65
284.06
44.69
39.04
83.72
0.0
0.0
5.1
5.1
14.5 / 22.0
14.5 / 22.0
35.8
35.8
Medium High
Density
High Density
Vacant Subtotal
Redev Subtotal
Subtotal
13.56
Vacant Subtotal
Redev Subtotal
Subtotal
0.43 10.0% - 10.0%
1.18 10.0% - 10.0%
2.79
7.69
0
0
0
323
533
857
938
710
1,648
100
259
0.12
0.00
1.61
10.48
359
155.60
28.98
0.00
1.37E 0.0% - 10.0%
13.82E 0.0% - 10.0%
15.191
8.92
89.84
98.76
61.7 / 61.7
61.7 / 61.7
271
2,443
2,714
All Zones
Vacant Total
Redev Total
Total
1,203.45
349.89
14.74
18.51
52.53:
71.04 °
119.81
357.22
477.03
Capacity (units)
Very Low Density Zones
Low Density Zones
Medium Low Density Zones
Medium High Density Zones
High Density Zones
Capacity in Pipeline
0
857
1,648
359
2,714
2,642
Total Capacity (Units)
Remaining Target (2018-2035)
Surplus/Deficit Capacity (Units)
8,219
5,496
2,723
Housing Capacity by
Density Level (units)
• Low Density
Mediu in Low
■ Medium High
Density
• High Density
■ ■ ■ King County Urban Growth Capacity Report 1 June 2021
Remaining 2035 Target
19,737
Tukwila - Employment Growth and Commercial/Industrial Development Trends
Actual vs TargetJobs Growth
(From 2006 Baseline)
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
2035
Target
o O• 0
2006 2010 2014 2018 2022 2026 2030 2034
• • • • Target —O—Actual
Profiles of Cities and Unincorporated Areas
Tukwila Jobs Growth Target: 2006-2035
20,358
2006 Jobs (PSRC)
2018 Jobs (PSRC)
Total Jobs Growth
44,345
44,966
621
% of Pace Needed to
Achieve 2035 Jobs
Target
Average Annual 2006-
2018 Growth Rate
2018-2035 Avg.
Annual Growth
Rate Needed to
Meet 2035 Target
7,4%
0.12%
2.16%
Since 2006, Tukwila has grown at
7% of the pace needed to achieve its
2035 jobs growth target of 20,358
units. During this period, the total
number of jobs in Tukwila grew by
roughly 1%. At this current rate,
Tukwila is under the pace needed to
meet its 2035 jobs growth target, and
needs to grow at an annual rate of
2.2% to reach its remaining target by
2035.
Non -Residential Achieved Densities
Zoned Density (FAR)
Net Area (sq. feet) Total Floor Area Average Achieved
(sq. feet) Density (FAR)
Very Low
Low
Medium Low
0 - 0.35 FAR
0.35-0.5 FAR
0.5 - 1.0 FAR
1.0 - 3.0 FAR
3.0 & up FAR
328,799
0
0
0
1,422,281
96,529
0
0
0
533,029
0.3
0.4
Floor Area Ratio
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
Total 1,751,080
629,558
0.4
Achieved Density vs Zoned Density Level, 2012-2018
0
Very Low
0
Low Medium Low Medium High High
Zoned Density Level
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Zoned
Dens ity
Range of
Zones with
Non -
Residential
Development
°Average
Achieved
Density
Percent of Total Floor Area
Achieved Density Total Floor Area Average Achieved
Level Net Area (sq. feet) (sq. feet) Density (FAR)
Very Low
Low
Medium Low
1,141,085
219,547
348,948
41,500
0
158,640
90,252
307,035
73,631
0
0.1
0.4
0.9
1.8
0.0
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Total 1,751,080 629,558
0.4
Non -Residential Development by Achieved Density Level,
2012-2018
25%
Very Low
14%
49%
12%
Low Medium Low Medium High High
Achieved Density Level
Tukwila - Commercial/Industrial Land Supply and Job Capacity
Land Supply
Gross Public Initial Buildable
Area Critical Areas ROWs Purpose Land Area
(acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) Supply Market Factor (acres)
Vacant / Redev.
Commercial
Mixed Use
Industrial
234.4
399.4
282.1
Non -Res Land Total
137.9
48.8
122.6
1.9
7.0
3.2
915.8 309.3
9.7
35.1
16.0
84.9
308.5
140.4
12.1 60.7 533.8
20%
10% - 20%
35%
65.6
256.3
84.5
406.5
Job Capacity by Land
Use
Net Buildable Assumed Existing Floor
Area Density Range Area (million Floor Area Capac. Job
(mil.sq.ft.) (FAR) sq.ft.) (million sq.ft.) Sq. ft. per Job Capacity
IVacant
Redevelopable
0.45
3.97
0.07 / 0.75
0.07 / 0.75
0.00
0.95
0.19
1.09
400 / 800
400 / 800
275
2332
Commercial Total
4.42 0.07/0.75 0.95
1.28 400 / 800 2,607
Mixed -Use
Vacant
Redevelopable
5.48
5.69
0.06 / 1.75
0.06 / 1.75
0.00
1.53
8.67
1.91
400
400
21,679
4,784
Mixed Use Total
11.16 0.06/1.75
1.53
10.59
400
26,463
Industrial
Vacant
Redevelopable
1.02
2.67
0.42
0.42
0.00
0.26
0.43
0.86
800
800
534
1070
Industrial Total
3.68
0.42
0.26
1.28
800
1,604
City Total
Commercial 4.42
Mixed Use 11.16
Industrial 3.68
Job Capacity in Pipeline
0.07 / 0.75
0.06 / 1.75
0.42
0.69
0.91
0.26
1.28
10.59
1.28
400 / 800
400
800
2,607
26,463
1,604
3,074
City Total 19.26 0.06 / 1.75 1.86
*Certain zones grouped as commercial allow for industrial use.
13.15
400 / 800 33,749
■ ■ ■ King County Urban Growth Capacity Report 1 June 2021
Profiles of Cities and Unincorporated Areas
Job Capacity by
Assumed Density Level #
Very Low Density
Low Density
Medium Low Density
Medium High Density
High Density
Capacity in Pipeline
309 1%`
2,195 7%11
5,954 19%1
22,216 72%1®
0 0%1
3,074
Total Capacity (jobs)
Remaining Target (2018-2035)
Surplus/Deficit Capacity (jobs)
33,749
19,737
14,012
July 7, 2022
City of Tukwila
Growth Management Services
Washington Department of Commerce
gmsgrants@commerce.wa.gov.
RE: City of Tukwila - Middle Housing Grant Application
Dear Sir or Madam:
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of Tukwila, authorize the City to propose the scope of work and budget
request submitted on July 5, 2022, for Middle Housing Grant funding to consider policy, zoning,
and development regulation code strategies to allow middle housing in our community.
We acknowledge the grant threshold is to consider middle housing types on at least 30% of the
lots which only allow single family development at this time. We understand that the periodic
update, due December 2024, requires us to adopt policies related to moderate density housing
options, including, but not limited to duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes, and this funding will
help us meet this requirement.
We also acknowledging this work is required to address new components of the housing
element to address past racial discrimination, exclusion, and displacement in housing.
The City's grant application states the following objective for the grant:
"... providing background information and analysis necessary for City leadership to consider
amendments to Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan and associated regulatory documents to expand
housing options that include authorizing middle housing types on 30% of the area or lots currently
zoned as Low Density Residential."
The grant scope includes both a Public Engagement component, and development of a Racial
Equity Report & Housing Policy document analyzing current conditions and summarizing how
the City can address displacement risk for racial, ethnic, and religious communities, as well as
for persons in lower income communities. The Report will include a schedule of programs and
actions the City can take to implement anti -displacement policies, and the associated timeline
for action.
The City recognizes that solving the problem of affordable housing is difficult, and that some of
the community must be "brought along" in the discussion of existing conditions, the need for
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Tukwila Middle Housing Grant Application
Mayor's Letter
July 7, 2022
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diverse and affordable options, and the benefits of change. Tukwila has conditions that are
unlike our peer cities in King County. The proportion of renters in Tukwila (57%) is closer to
that of renter -rich Seattle (52%), than the average of other cities within King County, excluding
Seattle (31%). This is relevant to Tukwila because the City continually seeks to increase the
owner -occupied share of the City's housing to transition the City toward being less of a
transitional destination for newcomers (especially, the refugee and immigrant community), and
more of a permanent, stable home for its residents.
The application also notes that, compared with other King County Cities, Tukwila's has a lower
percentage of single family housing units compared to the other cities and the County, and the
highest percentage of units in structures having ten units or more. These characteristics will
require creativity in identifying how the City can achieve more of its home ownership ambitions
than just adding more multi -family housing.
The City offers several high capacity transit options and active bus routes. This comprehensive
plan, like previous plans, will address how these investments can be best supported by the land
use, housing, and transportation priorities endorsed. The City received great community
support for the continued development of the Tukwila International Blvd area and will build on
that focus for the next Comprehensive Plan, including through the housing policy that shapes
the greater TIB Neighborhood.
Tukwila is looking forward to receiving this funding so we can continue to explore how we can
provide the affordable housing and housing types needed by the community. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
City of Tukwila
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Middle Housing Grant QtA
Summary:
In the 2022 legislative session, Growth Management Services (GMS) received $7.5 million to create a grant
program for middle housing. In May, GMS formalized the grant program application process, grant
requirements, and provided an informational workshop on May 23, 2022 to discuss the program with potential
applicants. Approximately 30 city representatives attended the workshop, and asked questions. This Q&A
captures those questions and answers, and others sent by email, providing an update to the grant program.
Contents
MIDDLE HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM PROVISO EXCERPT 2
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY MIDDLE HOUSING AND 30%? 3
HOW MUCH COMMITMENT DOES A CITY HAVE TO MAKE TO GET THE GRANT? 4
WHAT ARE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES? 6
TIMING OF APPLICATIONS AND POTENTIAL LEGISLATION 6
MORE DETAIL ON COMMERCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES 7
MORE DETAIL ON WORKING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOs) 7
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Proviso excerpt:
MIDDLE HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM PROVISO EXCERPT
(189) $7,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2023 is provided solely for the department to administer
grants to eligible cities for actions relating to adopting ordinances that would authorize middle housing types on at least 30 percent of
lots currently zoned as single family residential.
For the purposes of this subsection, "middle housing types" include duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses,
courtyard apartments, cottage housing, and stacked flats.
(a) For the purposes of this subsection, a city is eligible to receive a grant if:
i. The city is required to plan under RCW 36.70A.040; and
ii. The city is required to take action on or before June 30, 2024, to review and, if needed, revise its
comprehensive plan and development regulations pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(5)(a).
(b) Grant recipients must use grant funding for costs to conduct at least three of the following activities:
i. Analyzing comprehensive plan policies and municipal code to determine the extent of
amendments required to meet the goal of authorizing middle housing types on at least 30
percent of lots currently zoned as single family residential;
ii. Preparing informational material for the public;
iii. Conducting outreach, including with the assistance of community-based organizations, to
inform and solicit feedback from a representative group of renters and owner -occupied
households in residential neighborhoods, and from for-profit and nonprofit residential
developers;
iv. Drafting proposed amendments to zoning ordinances for consideration by the city planning
commission and city council;
v. Holding city planning commission public hearings;
vi. Publicizing and presenting the city planning commission's recommendations to the city council;
and
vii. Holding city council public hearings on the planning commission's recommendations.
(c) Before updating their zoning ordinances, a city must use a racial equity analysis and establish
antidisplacement policies as required under RCW 36.70A.070(2)(e) through (h) to ensure there will be
no net displacement of very low, low, or moderate -income households, as defined in RCW 43.63A.510,
or individuals from racial, ethnic, and religious communities which have been subject to discriminatory
housing policies in the past.
(d) The department shall prioritize applicants who:
i. Aim to authorize middle housing types in the greatest proportion of zones; and
ii. Subcontract with multiple community-based organizations that represent different vulnerable
populations in overburdened communities, as defined in RCW 70A.02.010, that have
traditionally been disparately impacted by planning and zoning policies and practices, to engage
in eligible activities as described in (b) of this subsection.
SOURCE: Section 189 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5693, the 2022 supplemental operating budget
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Questions & Answers
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY "MIDDLE HOUSING" AND 30%?
Q: The proviso seems to say that the 30% condition is only one of a list of seven activities a community must
conduct with the grant funding, while the instructions reads as if the activities chosen must enable middle
housing on at least 30% of lots. Is there a discrepancy here, or am I misreading the proviso? A: It is only one
of the seven activities, but if you take it off the list, there is no direction about what you are supposed to be
doing. (ii) through (vii) follow (i). (i) is very broad in the types of activities that you can do to meet the goal, so
there is room for a lot of activities, but the goal is clearly stated.
Q: Does a city have to authorize all middle housing types or is a subset of them ok? A: The grant proviso
includes a definition for "middle housing types", which includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes,
sixplexes, townhouses, courtyard apartments, cottage housing, and stacked flats. We suggest considering the
whole suite of middle housing types, and think about where they might fit in your community. It may not be
appropriate that all types are allowed in all parts of your community. For example, higher intensity types might
be more appropriate in corridors or commercial nodes, where 2-3,4 plexes might be more appropriate for low
density residential zones. None of the middle housing types may be appropriate in high density centers and
transit station areas. The recommendations should take into account your public engagement findings, and
document how the suite of middle housing types were considered.
Q: How are you calculating the 30%? Does it have to be considered in existing zones, or do we need to
develop new zones? And are we calculating based on area or number of parcels? And when do you calculate
that? A: We see the complications. The proviso said "lots" but there is definitely room for interpretation. If you
are fully platted, you can count all lots. If you have a lot of unplatted land, look at area. There is no requirement
to create a new zone. Also, Commerce realizes that many communities already changed their zoning with or
without state funds. So any changes to your zoning code since January 1, 2019 (when housing action plan
grants first were provided), may be considered in the calculation of 30%.
Q: We are struggling with this 30%. Does this refer to platted lots or land area? Could it be 30% of buildable
or developable lots? We have issues with changing zoning on newly developed subdivisions. There is a lot
of concern and fear from new homeowners if they hear of zoning changes. People are worried. A: The
proviso appears to look at the net number of lots, and since middle housing is generally applied by zone, it
would make sense to apply by zoning district. However, 30% can be however you work it out, but it appears to
be total lots or area in the community. The Buildable Lands Report can help to see what is possible.
Q: 30% seems premature with the intentions of the grant to have middle housing conversations, and seems
prescriptive. A: The grant program must reflect the language in the proviso. We are requiring that the
application show a minimum of 30% of area or lots as a place where middle housing types are considered.
Q: How do you authorize the most middle housing types? Would you split some zones to allow more in other
areas? How you achieve it is flexible. There is no specific requirement to change existing zones or create new
ones.
Q: What would the deliverable be when final products are not required? A. The example scope of work shows
deliverables as reports on the racial equity analysis, and on the middle housing work. Middle housing grant
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deliverables could be draft policies to include in the comprehensive plan update, related to middle housing.
Such policies are already required for areas inside the UGA as part of the periodic update. Another deliverable
could be recommendations on which zones could accommodate which types of middle housing, or draft
changes to zoning codes, permit structures, fees, etc., that could feed into the update.
Q: Even to just have those conversations by June of 2023 is a tight timeline. But if conversations are still
going on in June 2023 — what would be the deliverables that are being submitted to Commerce? A: The way
we think it might work is to include a review of the policies and regulations and structures. The range of things
a city could do to address middle housing could include a report that provides the data, analysis, draft policies
and recommendations for amendments to the development regulations. Much of this is already required for
your housing element update.
Q: What if you already meet the 30% threshold? A: That's great! What types of other middle housing work
you can do? Can you evaluate fees, permitting processes, and incentives? Could you refine the zoning, design,
etc.? What else can you do to incentive or remove barrier to these housing types?
HOW MUCH COMMITMENT DOES A CITY HAVE TO MAKE TO GET THE GRANT?
Q: We don't have a commitment from the council to do this amount of work. Does this exclude us from
working on this? What is your guidance for us if we don't have the ability to predict it's not going to go
sideways when it goes to council? Council members in Washington and Minneapolis lost their seats over
middle housing. A: There is no requirement to adopt the policy changes or zoning code amendments because
the timeline is so short. We assume the legislature wanted cities to have these discussions and understand
where these middle housing types are most appropriate in their community, and propose updates to their
policies and regulations. There is enough money that the legislature envisioned every community would have
these conversations. Regarding the City of Minneapolis, recent information is that the city has authorized
about 9,000 housing units since they authorized middle housing on all lots in the city, and only 50 units are
middle housing.
Q: It appears that the grant does not require us to adopt anything. Is that correct? A: Yes, due to the tight time
frame, the grant requires certain activities, but should end with recommendations that would be eventually
adopted or incorporated into the periodic update of the comprehensive plan and regulations.
Q: Is the letter of commitment from the mayor (or authorized official) required to even be eligible for the
grant, or does it only factor into scoring for the "Local Commitment" points? A. A letter of commitment to
authorize staff to do the work is required. Unlike the HAP grants, which required adoption of a final result, this
grant, like the majority of growth management grants requires consideration of the proposals, but does not
presuppose a final result. We do require agreement from city leadership to work on the issues..
Q: Do you think it's essentially a non-starter for a city being awarded a middle housing grant if they can't
state a commitment to that 30% threshold through their proposed eligible activities under the grant? A: The
grant application requires you to submit a zoning map, buildable lands report, and a summary of how you
might be considering getting to the 30% threshold. If that shows that it is possible, and that you are
considering a minimum of 30% of lots, you would be able to receive the grant. If the map and analysis shows
that you are only considering 10 or 20% of lots or area, you are not meeting the minimum threshold for
receiving the funds.
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Q: We thought we would not qualify because we don't have direction from council yet. We are still looking at
our strategy for growth. One of their goals is to have more middle housing - but it would put the cart before
the horse if we say we have this grant to do 30% of SF lots as middle housing - they will say they have not
done the pre -work. A: This grant could be very good for your community to explore your middle housing goal
and capacity. The intent is to queue up work in your periodic update. This will help define the goal for middle
housing and see where it might work in your community.
Q: Our city has a Housing Action Plan (HAP) grant, but we are nervous about changing goal posts. With
Vision 2050, we have a certain amount of growth they have to accommodate. The director is nervous about
the perception that the two grants are similar but different perspective work products. A: The requirements
for a housing action plan and a housing element are similar, and the work required by the middle housing grant
is also similar to that needed for a housing element. Here is a chart with the major components
Housing Element
RCW 36.70A.-070(2)
(required for all GMA cities and
counties)
Housing Action Plan
(Optional grant to
fund many required
activities)
Middle Housing
Grant
Optional grant to
fund mostly
required activities
Other
Comments
a. Housing needs assessment
Required
Housing projections
by income band and
for shelters will be
provided by
Commerce
b. Goals and policies..., for
preservation, improvement, and
development of housing, including
single-family residences, and within
an urban growth area boundary,
moderate density housing options
including, but not limited to,
duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes;
Must review housing
element.
Must develop strategies
for meeting housing needs
Middle housing is one
strategy, consider
policies and zoning, ano
other programs to
support middle housing
Local policies must
be consistent with
countywide planning
policies and Vision
2050
c.. Land capacity analysis for
housing
Required, and must
analyze employment
trends
May consider capacity
for middle housing
Jurisdictions inside
the Puget Sound
region should have
already completed a
buildable lands report
d. adequate provisions for all
economic segments, consider housing
location relative to employment,
ADUs
Suggested
e.. to h. Address racial
discrimination, exclusion and
displacement in housing
Must address
displacement
IViust address racial
discrimination, exclusion
and displacement in
housing
Guidance and
technical assistance
on this topic will
come this summer
Community Engagement
Required
Required
Implementation Plan
Required
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Q: This should be a tool to help with other work. So this will not create new goal posts? A: Correct. This can
fund about half of the update requirements for the housing element. A HAP is optional ,and helps support
overall housing planning work.
WHAT ARE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES?
Q: If we already have a grant to develop code amendments (to do missing middle). Could we use this grant
to supplement that grant to do more with addressing equity and displacement and other impediments to
middle housing? A: Yes, but Commerce can't pay twice for the same thing — so we just need to clearly
document what is covered under one grant and what is covered in another grant. But your other work to
address middle housing should be consistent with this grant, considering all middle housing types, and
considering on at least 30% of lots.
Q: So we do not have to use this funding to create a new zone. Could we create new zone? A: Yes.
Q: Could we conduct financial analysis of proposed policies to evaluate affordable housing requirements? A.
The grant funds can be used to outreach to, communicate with, and educate the community on issued related
to middle housing as long as the jurisdiction is using that outreach to evaluate the implementation of middle
housing types on at least 30% of the lots currently zoned as single family. If some of that communication
includes clear analysis and information on middle housing types, affordable housing, and implementation this
could be included in the grant.
Q: Can the grant be used to assess displacement, equity, and other impediments to middle housing like fees,
financing, etc.? A: Yes. Absolutely!
Q: Can the final deliverable be only draft comp plan policies, or would it also have to include draft
zoning code amendments? A: In looking at the proviso, the language is "$7,500,000 of the general fund—state
appropriation for fiscal year 2023 is provided solely for the department to administer grants to eligible cities for
actions relating to adopting ordinances that would authorize middle housing types on at least 30 percent of lots
currently zoned as single family residential. " The list of eligible activities leads with "(i) Analyzing
comprehensive plan policies and municipal code to determine the extent of amendments required to meet the
goal of authorizing middle housing types on at least 30 percent of lots currently zoned as single family
residential;"
Policy changes are certainly part of the support for code changes, and it is great time to review policies, but the
intent of the proviso is beyond changing policies, it needs to be on the path to adopting ordinances, or changes
in code. You will only have 12 months, so the analysis and shaping potential middle housing will take a while.
A first draft of code amendments would likely be sufficient, or even a list of which specific code sections
would be need to be revised.
TIMING OF APPLICATIONS AND POTENTIAL LEGISLATION
Q: Could we have more time? A: No. We may ask for re -appropriation of unspent funds, but it is uncertain as
this is operating funds, not capital funds (capital funds are what is typically re -appropriated). The current state
biennium is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. Typically operating funds are to be spent within the biennium.
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Q: If we choose to submit for the July 5 deadline — will we receive lower priority like the climate grants? A:
No, we should be able to fund everyone in this program.
Q: Can you speak to missing middle housing bills that didn't pass? A. The middle housing bill (HB 1782) and
others did not pass last year. It would have required significant densities around transit services. I have heard
the bill may come back next session. We believe this grant program was intended as a voluntary approach at
this time.
MORE DETAIL ON COMMERCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Comment: Cities like the sound of technical assistance. We have already come across the lack of capacity in
the consultant world. So prepping a clear explanation of what those technical assistance people can do to
help cities do the work would be really helpful.
Q: Is the interdisciplinary team to help reduce jurisdiction reliance on consultants? A: Yes, we recognize that
it is very difficult to hire consultants, or staff, at this time. The interdisciplinary team is Commerce in-house
assistance to support in-house city staff or hired consultants. The team will be able to help in several ways:
• Review existing comprehensive plans and other housing policies and suggest changes
• Review your local code and recommend approaches to allowing middle housing
• Assisting with community outreach
• Completing the racial equity analysis,
• Communications and messaging and a series of videos, presentations and handouts on various
housing topics.
Q: What are you looking for in terms of the pilot studies for middle housing? A: We are looking for
communities that have done the policy work for middle housing. We can then hire a national level firm that
develops model missing middle housing codes and design guidelines for cities of different sizes.
Q: Our council isn't even aware of this need. Can we use the Commerce tech team to present on the need?
A: yes! And we have provided slides on the grant program that local planners can use.
MORE DETAIL ON WORKING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOs)
Q: What are the parameters for subcontracting with CBOs? Are there certain eligibility requirements? Do
they have to be based in the city? A: There are some guidelines for paying people to attend your meetings.
We can find if there are state guidelines for working with CBOs. We will have to get back to you.
Q: When we hear "CBO" — we hears a cultural identity group, NGO, etc. Is there something more specific or
broad this is referring to? A: We will have to do more research to find out that answer.
Q: Is it correct that we are not required to subcontract with community-based organizations, but applications
that do include that aspect are prioritized? A: That is correct, subcontracting is not required, but consultation is
certainly recommended. The proviso says that Commerce shall prioritize applicants who subcontract with multiple
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community-based organizations that represent different vulnerable populations in overburdened communities,
as defined in RCW 70A.02.010, that have traditionally been disparately impacted by planning and zoning
policies and practices, to engage in eligible activities as described in (b) of this subsection.
Q: Regarding CBO subcontracting funds, application instructions state, "Additional funding requests will be
reviewed after the first round of applications are received." Is this above and beyond the base grant limits
listed by city size (i.e. $100K for cities over 20K pop)? Yes.
Q: Are there guidelines/limits for this additional CBO funding, and can you share that? There are no limits,
but we put $20,000 in the example. We have heard that it can cost $2,000 to work with a community-based
organization. So we thought about working with 10 groups. I think you would need to provide enough detail in
your proposal to provide clear explanations about the improved engagement, and outcome based on how you
would spend the extra money.
Q: Should the additional funding for CBOs be explained and requested through the grant applications due
June 9, or will there be a separate request period for that CBO funding? The request should be submitted as
the same time.
Q:Can you tell me more about Civic Spark Fellows to help with the work? CivicSpark is an AmeriCorps
program operated by CivicWell (formerly the Local Government Commission) in California. Over the last seven
years 500+ CivicSpark Fellows have contributed over 500,000 hours of support for hundreds of community
resilience projects (e.g., climate action, affordable housing, mobility, and equitable community engagement)
with over 250 public agencies. CivicSpark is coming to Washington in the Fall of 2022 and they are looking for
local governments and organizations across the state who might be interested in hosting one or more
AmeriCorps Fellows who will spend 11 months supporting local resilience projects including affordable
housing.
CivicSpark places highly motivated emerging leaders with local organizations for 11 -months to support
research, planning, and implementation projects for community resilience. CivicSpark Fellows are AmeriCorps
Members selected through a competitive national application process. Fellows have at minimum a college
degree in a relevant field, as well as workplace and community service experience. Public agencies, state
agencies, Tribes, and non-profit organizations can contract directly to host CivicSpark Fellows. To date,
housing support projects have generally focused on priorities such as analysis of housing capacity and
inventory, planning for increased housing supply, housing equity programs, and disaster recovery and
rebuilding support. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, but they encourage interested
applicants to apply in parallel with the Middle housing grant process (e.g. June 9). The local financial
contribution is $29,000, which can be covered by the grant.
For a bit more about the program, the background, and the process of getting involved, please see the attached
flyer, visit the Washington Partner page, check out a recent MRSC Blog posting at Tapping the Power of
Emerging Leaders for Climate Resilience or reach out directly to Kif Scheuer (kif@farallonstrategies.com).
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Middle Housing Grant Acceptance
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Middle Housing Grant
• $130, 000 from WA Dept. of Commerce
• Grant Requirements:
— Complete a GMA-required racial equity analysis + develop
anti -displacement policies in response
— Analyze and consider adoption of policies and code language to
allow "Middle Housing" on at least 30 percent (lots or area) of
currently zoned single family (LDR).
— Contract with local Community-based Organizations to ensure
historically underrepresented interests are considered (this
involvement is required by GMA)
— Provide deliverables of draft language by June 30, 2023.
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Why is this Grant Available?
• 2022 Legislature
— Wanted to address Housing Affordability, Supply, and
Choice
— Considered, but did not pass, a mandatory requirement
that all cities allow Middle Housing in current Single Family
zones
— It's anticipated that the legislature will take up the issue
again in 2023.
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What is "Middle Housing"?
• A range of modestly -sized buildings with multiple
units
— Duplexes through six-plexes, townhouses, courtyard apartments,
cottage housing, and stacked flats.
• Designed to be compatible in scale/form with
detached single-family homes
• Intended to provide:
— Diversity of housing choice: form, affordability, neighborhood
character
— Ownership opportunities
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Examples
Duplex, Stacked
Fourplex, Stacked
Courtyard Building
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Considerations
• Pros
— City is not mandated to adopt new zoning or standards
for Middle Housing
— Opportunity to evaluate Middle Housing question before
possible legislative mandates
— The grant funding will pay for some required Plan
Update analysis and community coordination
• Cons
— Timeline is short (consultants tightly booked)
— Community attitudes may be resistant to change
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Recommendation
• Forward grant agreement to
—the Committee of the Whole (10/10/22) for
discussion, and
—the Council Regular meeting (10/17/22) for
approval.
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Questions?
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