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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 0992 - Annexation Policies (Repealed by Res 1155) OF TUK WILA WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 992 Repealed by Res 1155 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING ANNEXATION POLICIES FOR THE CITY AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO 990 WHEREAS, Resolution No 990 of the City adopts by reference certain policies to serve as guidelines for the City in future annexations, and WHEREAS, at the time of adoption of Resolution No 990, the City's SEPA Responsible Official had not yet completed his review of the proposed policies and the Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for the same referred to in Resolution No 990 was not issued until January 28, 1986, eight (8) days after the adoption of Resolution No 990, and WHEREAS, said DNS is now final so that the Council may take final action on adopting the annexation policies, now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS Section 1 Annexation Policies Adopted The attached document entitled "City of Tukwila Annexation Policies" dated January 20, 1986 is hereby adopted by this reference as if fully set forth herein Section 2 Policy Declared The contents of the "City of Tukwila Annexation Policies" adopted pursuant to Section 1 are declared to be the policy of the City as it relates to annexation Section 3 Implementation The Administration of the City shall make the policies on annexation available to those interested and implement said policies as opportunities arise Section 4 Distribution A copy of the annexation policies adopted by this resolution is to be distributed to each of the major departments of the City Section 5. Repealer. Resolution No. 990, passed by the City Council of the City of Tukwila on January 20, 1986, and the annexation policies referenced therein, are hereby repealed. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, this 3rd day of March 1986. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, MAXINE ANDERSON APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED: FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 992 JoE DUFFIe COUNCIL PRESIDENT CITY OF TUKWILA ANNEXATION POLICIES Adopted by Resolution #992, passed 03/03/86 1.0 GENERAL STATEMENTS ON ANNEXATION 1.1 The City of Tukwila strongly encourages annexations within its planning area and contiguous to the City boundaries. COMMENTS: For purposes of planned growth and fiscal responsibilities, Tukwila should, for the immediate future, consider annexations within the planning area and adjacent special use districts. 1.2 The City of Tukwila will freely make available to persons /areas interested in annexation any information related to its taxes or services. Each annexation process should emphasize public information and clear com- munication among the Tukwila community, City government and the area under consideration. COMMENTS: Upon request, City Council members, the Mayor, and other appropriate persons as designated by the Mayor will be available to attend meetings, provide information and explain the City's annexation policy. 1.3 Tukwila and King County should work together through interlocal agreements to implement coordinated local policy which will provide municipal ser- vices. COMMENTS: Specific annexation proposals have a greater chance of success if they are coordinated with local policy and receive support from other jurisdictions. 1.4 An annexation report shall be presented to the City Council for all annexations. Major annexations should include a thorough study /assessment of the area under consideration, a financial report analysis, and a plan for meeting the area's service needs. COMMENTS: This policy will ensure that Tukwila has an appropriate assessment of the annexation area. This will include the potential costs and benefits to the community, consideration of any existing Capital Improvement Plans and, when necessary, a plan for providing municipal services to the area. This approach is intended to make the annexation process smoother and more predictable. 2.0 METHOD OF ANNEXATION The most appropriate means to accomplish annexations may be either an election or a petition, depending upon the size of the area and the number of property owners involved. COMMENTS: With few property owners involved, the petition method is generally easier. With many property owners involved, the election method may be the easier. CITY OF TUKWILA ANNEXATION POLICIES Page 2 3.0 SIZE OF ANNEXATION AREAS 3.1 The City allows and encourages annexation regardless of the size of the area. COMMENTS: The City has an open arms policy toward annexation. 3.2 Tukwila encourages annexations of a sufficiently large size for efficient processing and provision of municipal services. COMMENTS: Annexations of all sizes will help Tukwila grow and reach its planning area boundaries. Larger annexations are generally a more efficient means to bring territory into Tukwila's jurisdiction. 4.0 ANNEXATION COSTS 4.1 Tukwila will pay the basic costs of the annexation process including admi- nistration, environmental threshold determination, and filing fees. If an annexation requires an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Tukwila will consider assuming the costs on a case -by -case basis. COMMENTS: Tukwila hopes to encourage annexations by taking on the routine costs of annexation. EIS work can be very costly and Tukwila will consider each case individually. 4.2 Assuming Tukwila's bonded indebtedness shall be considered on a case -by- case basis. COMMENTS: The general purpose facilities developed for any bond issue provide services for all Tukwila and any area joining Tukwila through annexation. Different tax rates which foster different service expectations among citizen groups should be avoided. NOTE The Committee recommends that indebtedness be refinanced as general obligation thereby eliminating the bonded indebtedness issue from annexation consideration. 5.0 BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY The boundaries of the City are a result of petitioners' actions and what- ever form they take is of little significance. COMMENTS: The City will need to develop its plans on how to best service an area regardless of the City's boundaries. CITY OF TUKWILA ANNEXATION POLICIES Page 3 6.0 SERVICE 6.1 The City should maintain service levels for Tukwila's existing citizens when new areas are considered for annexation. COMMENTS: This policy will ensure that the present service levels to residents and businesses will not be diminished because of annexation. 6.2 The City should provide for facilities and services for newly annexed areas according to the following guidelines: 1. First, to maintain existing facilities and services; 2. Second, to upgrade existing facilities and services to Tukwila stan- dards; 3. Third, to provide new facilities and services to support planned growth. COMMENTS: This policy will provide a consistent basis for identifying needs and setting priorities to furnish facilities and services in a newly annexed area. 6.3 Tukwila should determine whether or not to assume management of fire, sewer, or water districts in annexation areas on a case -by -case basis sub- ject to the requirements of RCW 35.13A. COMMENTS: Tukwila's planning areas include portions of several special purpose districts providing water, sewer, and fire services. In light of the individual factors pertaining to the operation of each, the decision to assume administration should be made on a case -by -case basis. City Council members, the Mayor, and other appropriate persons as designated by the Mayor should contact the affected special purpose districts. 7.0 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS (EMPLOYEES) The City will retain the employees of special purpose districts when it assumes the ownership and administration of the district. COMMENTS: There is presently state law requiring this. The State RCW reads as follows: 35.13.A.090 Employment rights of district employees. Whenever a city acquires all of the facilities of a water district or sewer district, pursuant to this chapter, such a City shall offer to employ every full time employee of the district who is engaged in the operation of such a district's facilities on the date on which such city acquires the district facilities. When a city acquires any portion of the facilities of such a district, such a city shall offer to employ full time employees of the district as of the date of the acquisition of CITY OF TUKWILA ANNEXATION POLICIES Page 4 7.0 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS (EMPLOYEES) Continued 8.0 PLANNING AND ZONING CAC.1 -.4 the facilities of the district who are no longer needed by the district. Whenever a city employs a person who has employed immediately prior thereto by the district, arrangements shall be made: (1) For the retention of service credits under the pension plan of the district pursuant to RCW 41.04.070 through 41.04.110; (2) For the retention of all sick leave standing to the employee's credit in the plan of such district; (3) For a vacation with pay during the first year of employment equivalent to that to which he would have been entitled if he had remained in the employment of the district. (1971 1st ex.s. c 95 9.) 8.1 The land use proposed for an area to be annexed should be consistent with Tukwila's adopted Comprehensive Plan Policies and other land use require- ments. COMMENTS: This policy will ensure that zoning for annexation areas shall be determined both according to Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan and in consideration of existing uses in the area. 8.2 Tukwila should consider simultaneous zoning for annexations on a case -by- case basis. COMMENTS: Simultaneously adopting the zoning designation for the annexa- tion area and the annexation itself will provide predictability for the City of Tukwila, property owners, and residents involved in an annexation action. 8.3 In newly annexed areas, buildings and facilities which do not comply with Tukwila's zoning and other code requirements shall be considered non- conforming uses. COMMENTS: Designating non conforming uses in newly annexed areas will ensure that they are treated the same as existing non- conforming uses in Tukwila.