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CITY OF TUKWILA
WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 1155 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWH A, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING ANNEXATION
POLICIES FOR THE CITY AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 992.
WHEREAS, recent annexations to Tukwila included all the areas within the City's
adopted Comprehensive Planning Area including the entire South Central School District
and Fire District #1, and
WHEREAS, the annexations served the desires of the City to increase population and
welcome logical extensions of adjacent areas into the City, and
WHEREAS, prudence dictates that the City adjust to serving the larger Tukwila
before further annexations take place, and
WHEREAS, financial and service area impacts of serving more areas should be
considered carefully before more annexations occur, now, therefore,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA
WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Annexation Policies Declared The policies set forth in this resolution
shall be the stated annexation policies of the City.
1.0 GENERAL STATEMENTS ON ANNEXATION
1.1 The City of Tukwila will consider requests of communities or property owners within
Tukwila's urban growth area to annex into the City. Each annexation will be reviewed on a
case -by -case basis to assess the feasibility of providing services to the community, the fiscal
impacts to the City if the annexation occurred, and the benefits received by the City.
COM1M[ENTS: For purposes of planned growth and fiscal responsibilities, Tukwila should
carefully consider annexations within the urban growth 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 communication 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, pro vide
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 services.
COMMENTS: Specific annexation proposals should coordinate 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.
3.0 SIZE OF ANNEXATION AREAS
3.1 The City will consider requests for annexations regardless of the size of the area.
COMMENTS: The City will balance the needs of the City and the desires of the annexation
area for their mutual benefit in deciding to allow annexations.
3.2 Tukwila prefers annexations of a sufficiently large size for efficient processing and for
a logical extension of municipal services.
4.0 ANNEXATION COSTS
4.1 Tukwila will consider paying the basic costs of the annexation process including
administration, 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.
4.2 Assuming Tukwila's bonded indebtedness shall be considered on a case -by -case basis.
COlVi1VlENTS: 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 expectation among citizen groups should be avoided.
5.0 BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY
5.1 The boundaries of an annexation are a result of petitioners actions, although they
should be within the City's Urban Growth Area.
COMMENTS: The City will need to develop its plans on how to best service an area as a
result of a potential annexation.
5.2 The City's urban growth area shall be considered the boundary of the City's
annexation areas.
6.0 SERVICE
6.1 The City will strive to maintain service levels for Tukwila's existing citizens when new
areas are considered for 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 standards;
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 subject to the requirements of
RCW 35.13A.
COMMENTS: Tukwila's urban growth areas will 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 the facilities of the district
who are no longer needed by the district.
Whenever a city employs a person who was 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 41.04.110; (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. c95 5 s 9.)
8.0 PLANNING AND ZONING
8.1 The land use proposed for an area to be annexed should be consistent with Tukwila's
adopted Comprehensive Plan Policies, adjacent uses and other land use requirements.
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 annexation 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 in Tukwila.
COMMENTS: Designating non conforming uses in newly annexed areas will ensure that
they are treated the same as existing non conforming uses in Tukwila.
Section 2. A copy of these annexation policies shall be distributed freely to any
persons or organizations interested in annexation to Tukwila.
Section 3. Repealer Resolution 992, passed by the City Council of Tukwila,
Washington on March 3, 1986, and the annexation policies referenced therein, are hereby
repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TtiE CITY PF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this day of
1990.
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JbAn Hernandez, Council Presid�,�It
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
J Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
FFIC OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
Filed with the City Clerk: 9_ 9 .90
Passed by the City Council: q_ j -7_ 9 a
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