HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2003-08-25 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET5. MISCELLANEOUS
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Tukwila City Council Agenda
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Councilmembers: Joe Duffie Dave Fenton
Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator Jim Haggerton Joan Hernandez
Pam Carter, Council President Pamela Linder Richard Simpson
Monday, August 25, 2003; 7 p.m. Tukwila City Hall; Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CITIZEN COMMENT/ At this time, you are invited to comment on items not included on
CORRESPONDENCE this agenda. To comment on an item listed on this agenda, please save
your comments until the issue is presented for discussion.
3. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Briefing on annual Comprehensive Plan amendments
(please bring binder "Proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendments," distributed 3/03).
b. Grant applications for Transportation Improvement Board
funding.
c. Sewer utility rates:
1) Proposed resolution amending the Public Works fee
schedule.
2) Proposed ordinance amending permit inspection fees;
and rates for sewer service penalty charges
(TMC Chapter 14.12).
d. Aquatics facilities operation technician.
4. REPORTS a. Mayor c. Staff e. Intergovernmental
b. City Council d. City Attorney
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Tukwila Council meetings are audio taped.
Original Sponsor:
I Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary:
I Recommendations:
Sponsor:
Committee:
Administration:
Cost Impact (if known):
I Fund Source (if known):
Meetine Date
3/3/03
3/17/03
Meeting Date
8/25/03
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Meetinz Date
8/25/03
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS Number: 03-110 1 Original Agenda Date 3/03/03
Agenda Item Title: Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code amendment briefing
Council Admin.xx
Initials—
Preaared by 1 /a o r's review C•unc 1 rem
Rf IMMO'rginTretii
Staff will brief the City Council concerning Planning Commission's recommendations on
annual amendments to Comprehensive Plan
CAP Forward to COW for review and hearing
Forward to COW for consideration and hearing
None
(n/a)
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
Action
Briefing on the proposed 2003 Comprehensive Plan Zoning Code amendments
Public hearing; items forwarded to Planning Commission for consideration
APPENDICES
Attachments
Memo f r o m Steve Lancaster, dated 8/19/03 C M 1Y1(' kP fib
1. CAP minutes, dated 8/12/03
2. Letter from Shaunta Hyde, Boeing Company dated 8/12/03
3. Planning Commission minutes, dated 6/26/03 and (draft) 7/24/03
4. Planning Commission Staff Report —Office in MIC/H (L02 -062)
5. Planning Commission Staff Report—Sensitive Areas (L02 -064)
6. Planning Commission Staff Report —Robb Rezone (L02 -067)
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Deparu~ent of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
August 19, 2003 ~ . /-'-
TO: Tukwila City Council
FROM: Steve Lancaster, Department of Community Development
SUBJECT: ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR 2003
Background
Three proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments were submitted for
consideration in the 2003-2003 annual amendment process. The City Council held a
public meeting on the amendments on March 17, 2003 and forwarded them to the
Planning Commission for consideration. The Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the amendments on June 26, 2003. One amendment was carried over to July
24, 2003, and considered at that time. The Community Affairs and Parks Committee
discussed the amendments on 8/12/03 and forwarded the amendments to the City Council
for a briefing and public hearing.
The requested amendments and the Planning Commission recommendations are the
following:
1. L02-062 Comprehensive Plan amendment--Office in MIC/H £02-063 Zoning Code Amendment--Of~ce in MIC/H
Request:
The Council asked staff to study the changing shape of industry, the viability of
industrial retention and the market for office uses in the MIC/H area to decide whether
office should be allowed as a stand-alone use in the MIC/H zone.
Plannin~ Commission Recommendation:
Planning Commission recommended the following:
Allow new office developments in the MIC/H zone as Conditional Uses and
subject to the following restrictions:
a) The maximum size of new office developments shall not exceed 100,000
Square feet of gross floor area per lot that was legally established priofto
mm/dd/yy (the effective date of the adoption of the ordinance).
b) No new offices shall be allowed on lots that abut the Duwamish River and
North of the turning basin. The parcels that are ineligible for stand-alone
office uses are shown on the map attached to the ordinance
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #I00 * Tukwila, Washington 98188 * Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
c) An existing office development established prior to 12/11/1995 (the effective
date of the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan) may be allowed to exceed
the maximum size limitations and/or convert to a stand-alone office use
subject to obtaining Conditional Use approval.
Based on the direction by the Planning Commission, staff has prepared the attached
draft ordinance for the City Council's consideration.
II. L02-064 Comprehensive Plan amendment--Revise Sensitive Areas policies
L02-064 Zoning Code amendment--Revise Sensitive Areas policies
Request:
Approve "plaeeholder" amendment for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to
include "best available science," other issues per State of Washington Growth
Management Act requirements.
Planning Commission recommendation:
Defer consideration until 2003-2004 Growth Management Act update
III. L02-067 Rezone LDR to 0 (Barghausen/Robb)
L02-068 Comprehensive Plan amendment LDR to 0 (Barghausen/Robb)
Request:
Approve rezone/Comprehensive Plan change at 6550 and 6542 Southcenter
Boulevard from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Office (O)
Planning Commission recommendation:
Deny request. Applicant may reapply for consideration if access and
encroachment issues are resolved before 12/31/03.
Next steps:
The amendments will return before the City Council for a final public hearing on
September 2, 2003. After the hearing, the City Council will make their decision. At that
point, the City Council may:
· Adopt an amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission;
· Adopt a modified version of an amendment; or
· Reject the amendment.
Consideration ~fthese amendments is a legislative action, not quasi-judicial.
Reminder:
Please remember to bring the Comprehensive Plan Amendment binder that was
distributed in March, 2003.
Attachment 1 A
Community and Parks Committee
August 12, 2002
Present: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Joe Duffle, Jim Haggerton
Steve Lancaster, Nick Olivas, Rhonda Berry, Bruce Fletcher, Minnie Dhaliwal,
Lucy Lauterbach; Shaunta Hyde-Boeing Company
1. Comp Plan Amendments The Council held a public hearing on three proposed comp plan
amendments last March. The issues then went to the Planning Commission, which held a public
hearing on them. The first issue regards possible office zoning for the Heavy Manufacturing and
Industrial zone (MIC/H) in the north of the Ci~,. The ECO Northwest report had looked at this issue of
saving industrial land or using it for more readily available commercial uses such as office. They
concluded it is uncertain what future industrial uses will need the land, but that it is increasingly rare,
and Tukwila's position close to Seattle and the ports makes it valuable as industrial land. Shaunta said
Boeing owns land north of the tuming basin, which is at about 103rd Street. The Planning Commission
recommended that land on the river north of the turning basin not allow stand-alone offices, as
industrial uses there could ship industrial products out on the river. Shaunta expressed concern that
Boeing's offices could become non-conforming, as they are on the river north of S. 103~a. She asked
that the entire MIC/H area be allowed to have conditional use offices. Though they only own 2% of the
lots, Boeing owns 25% of the land area in that north area. They would lose flexibility if their offices
attached to manufacturing buildings on the river could not be stand-alone offices. In talking about what
kinds of future uses could need MIC/H land, Steve said computer companies which have big
generators make a lot of noise, and could be sited in industrially zoned land.
The second amendment was a placeholder in case the City had time to do an update to the Sensitive
Areas Ordinance, but the update won't be done this year, so the issue can be deferred to 2004. The
third amendment was a request for a rezone of the area just east of City Hall at the T-line bridge. The
owners have requested rezoning from low density residential to office zoning. The committee talked
about access to the properties, and agreed with staff that it was too difficult to allow more than
residential use until better access can be obtained. Recommend amendments to COW.
2. Second Quarter Reports The Committee asked about Cascade Park's schedule. Brace said it
should be seeded this month. Public Works will put sidewalks in on the half-street on 37th this month
also. Also, the house at the northwest comer has been purchased and will be demolished. On Codiga
Farm, the Army Corps is going through some changes in their Chief Administrator, which could be
why park development is going slowly with them. They claim the bank is too steep for a boat ramp.
The barn has been taken down. The issue of using people convicted of non-violent crimes, to work out
their fines by picking up trash and other community service work is being pursued by Judge Walden
through using King County to supervise. On Community Development, the committee asked about
code enforcement. Steve said there are some culture clashes in Tukwila between those who've lived a
certain more rural way for a long time who are willing to put up with some junk cars or other code
enforcement issues, and others who like yards and houses neat, clean, and trim. The City walks a fine
line, trying to address the more flagrant violations, but not all the smaller minor violations. Joe heard
reports from the community that one car that has been repeatedly tagged for too-long parking
violations merely erases the police messages on his window each time he gets them. Joan asked about
development below Fosterview, and was told it is an 8-9 home short plat. Finally, Steve reported that
Sound Transit may be locating its track through some of the property east of S. 51st at I-5.
Information.
_~ Committee chair approval
Due to sheer volume of all exhibits associated with the
annual comprehensive plan amendments they were not
OCR'd or indexed.
Bob Baker
8-22-03
Original Sponsor:
I Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary:
Administration:
Cost Impact (if known):
I Fund Source (if known):
Meeting Date
8/25/03
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Meeting Date
8/25/03
Council
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Initials
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Original Agenda Date: August 25, 2003
I CAS Number: 03-111
Agenda Item Title: Transportation Improvement Board Grant Applications
Admin.
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Action
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Meeting Date 1 Attachments
8/25/03 Information Memo dated August 19, 2003 (revised after TC)
Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from August 11, 2003
ITEMNO.
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Public Works
Project grant applications are due August 29, 2003 for the Transportation Improvement Board
funding. It is recommended that TIB Phase 3, Traffic Signal Interconnect, and the S 144 St
Phase 2 be submitted this year. The Southcenter Pkwy/Klickitat access should be held until
next year for submittal.
Recommendations:
Sponsor: Concurrence with staff recommendation on submittal of specified grant applications.
Committee: Forward to Committee of the Whole.
Same as Sponsor.
Tarr Projects total. $10,891,01 D;Grants $8,302,003; City Elms $2,5ED,A O.
104/02 Commercial Streets
INFORMATION MEMO
To: Mayor Mullet
From: Public Works Director/.~
Date: August 19, 2003
Subject: Grant Applications for Transportation Imnrovement Board Fundin~
ISSUE
Grant applications for submittal to the Transportation Improvement Board.
BACKGROUND
Project grant applications to be considered for Transportation Improvement Board (Tilt)
funding are due August 29, 2003.
ACTION TAKEN
Public Works staff met with Tilt staff to review and discuss potential project applications.
The following four projects were discussed. Table is listed in 000's.
Total Cost Grant City Funds
1. Tukwila Int'l Blvd Phase 3
(Page 42 - 2003 Cll~) $8,035 $6,945 $1,090
2. Southcenter Pkwy/Klickitat Access $500 $0 $500
(New for 2004 CIP)
3. Traffic Signal Interconnect & Control
Center (Page 53 - 2003 CI~) $1,731 $1,357 $374
4. S 144~ St Phase 2 $625 $0 $625
(Page 51 - 2003 CIP)
The TIB staff suggested submitting projects 1, 3, and 4 for consideration this year. Project 2
should be submitted next year when the City has more information regarding cost, financing,
and support.
RECOMMENDATION
Submit the three specified grant applications to the Transportation Improvement Board for
funding.
Transportation Committee
August 11, 2003
Present: Richard Simpson, Chair; Dave Fenton, Pam Linder
Jim Morrow, Brian Shelton, Pat Brodin, Gall Labanara, Cyndy Knighton,
Sue Byers of KPG Engineering, and Dennis Robertson
1. South 144th Street Proiect Update The design °f this Pr°ject was put °n h°ld while Cascade View
-- Community Park and street improvements were being completed. S 144th Project is now back on track
with Phase I (TIB to Military) slated for construction in 2004. The design contract with KPG also
includes a design repor~ for Phase II (TIB to 42"d). A State TIB grant was obtained for $1,016,000. Cyndy
went over the entire street design and explained how S 144th St is a high use pedestrian corridor that must
coexist with significant traffic volumes. Traffic calming will be included and there will be a transition
with the Tukwila Int'l Blvd improvements. Both sides of the street will have 6 to l0 ft. sidewalks as well
as 5-ft. bike lanes. There was discussion on the pedestrian flow at Larry's and True Value and the need
for a crossing and some changes in the respective driveways. Metro has approved th~ in-lane bus stop and
it will have the same theme as TIB. The trash pickup at the bus shelter is of concern and Jim said he
would work with our staff or Rabanco for trash pickup. Dave asked about ROW and there are still strips
of land that we will need to purchase to complete the project. Richard also spoke of looking into a
flashing signal at the 37th Ave intersection due to a blind spot. A public meeting is tentatively scheduled
for the week of September 15 and Dave Fenton offered the use of a meeting room at Samara.
Information.
2. Transportation Improvement Board Grant Applications Jim explained that grant applications are due
8/29/03 and he wanted approval before moving forward. Four projects are slated for potential yet only
three are recommended. TIB Phase Eli is the last gap to complete from S 132nd to S 138t~ and the Board
suggested that we should leave the phases as is to insure greater success. No. 3 includes the traffic signals
in the CBD and No. 4 is Phase II orS 144t~ St (TIB to 42"d) and both are suggested for submittal. No. 2 is
S/C pkwy and there are many decisions and cost estimates that need to be finalized before submittal. Para
would like a cost range of the three submittals to get an estimate of the City funds needed for the budget.
Dave also mentioned connectivity in the CBD and Sim assured him that any improvements now include
adding conduit. To COW with addRional cost estimates.
3. Grant Successes PWTF has tentatively assured us of the receipt of loans for the Cascade View Drainage
Project and AllentowrdFoster Pt Phase II Sewer Project for a total of $10 million. The official list will be
posted 8/19/03. Also received $3.3 million from WSDOT for TIB Phase III construction and Puget Sound
Regional Council (PRSC) approved $615,800 for TIB Phase II construction. Information.
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5. Miscellaneous
~ Cascade Glen Pam reported that there are dead trees along 40th Ave S and wanted to make sure that
they are replaced. Jim said that there is a two-year maintenance bond that will take care of these
things.
~' 1-405 Tukwila Urban Center Received a new map that identifies all of the connections and
improvements that are needed in the agreement between WSDOT and Tukwila for the 1-405 corridor.
Information.
/~ Committee Chair Approval
CAS Number: 03-112
Agenda Item Title:
Original Sponsor:
Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary:
Recommendations:
Sponsor:
Committee:
Administration:
Cost Impact (if known):
I Fund Source (if known):
1 Meeting Date 1
8/25/03
1 Meeting Date 1
8/25/03
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Initials
Meeting Date 1 Prepared by 1 Mayor's review 1 Council review
8/25/03 1 PB (rq 1 SovwA I _l!C.
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Amend Resolution for Public Works Fee Schedule, Adopt Ordinance for Sewer Rate Increase,
and Repeal Ordinance Nos. 936 and 1776.
Council Admin. Public Works
This City's sewer rate was last increased in 1996 under Ordinance No. 1776 and is no longer
sufficient to operate the sewer enterprise fund. The customer's monthly bill includes the KC
Metro sewer treatment rate of $23.40 and the City's portion of $5.00, which pays for the
system operations, maintenance and improvements. Last year the fund dipped into reserves by
$194,000. A $2.00 increase is needed to stop the use of the ending fund balance and will cover
replacement costs and any contingencies. Ordinance No. 936 set the inspection fees in 1975
and needs to be updated to our current practices and fees.
Adopt Ordinance for Sewer Rate Increase, Amend Resolution and
Repeal Ordinance Nos. 936 and 1776.
Forward to Committee of the Whole for discussion and approval.
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ITEM INFORMATION
Original Agenda Date: August 25, 2003
OI NCIL,ACTION
Action
APPENDICES
Attachments
Information Memo dated August 13, 2003
Resolution of Public Works Fee Schedule
Ordinance
Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes from August 19, 2003
ITEMNO.
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INFORMATION MEMO
To: Mayor Mullet
From: Public Works Director
Date: August 13, 2003
Subject: Sewer Utility Rates
ISSUE
Proposed sewer utility rate increase for the City.
BACKGROUND
Tukwila last adjusted the sewer rates in December of 1996 under Ordinance No. 1776,
increasing the City portion from $4.00 to $5.00. The customer's monthly bill includes
Metro's sewer treatment rate of $23.40 and the City portion of $5.00, which pays for the
system operations, maintenance, and improvements. Tukwila sewer rates are no longer
sufficient to operate the enterprise fund and stay out of the red. In 2002, the fund dipped
into the reserves by $194,000. Moreover the cost to operate has increased each year due to
electrical costs, the growth of infrastructure, the aging pipe and pump facilities, and the
additional requirements of maintenance of system grease in the CBD.
Currently, Tukwila has the lowest residential rate in the immediate area and remains one of
the lowest in comparison to all regional agencies in Washington. The following table is a
comparison of rates with local agencies:
Sewer Jurisdiction Single Family (monthly bill)
Tukwila 28.40
Val Vue Sewer District 29.40
Auburn 29.75
Kent 31.27
Renton 36.06
Tukwila ($1.50 increase) 29.90
Tukwila ($2.00 increase) 30.40
RECOMMENDATION
Raise the City's sewer rates by $2.00.
Note: The fees will now be included in the Public Works Fee Schedule by Resolution, which will allow for
them to be more easily updated in the future.
attachments
SEWER REVENUE - City Portion Only
Total Monthly Revenue Forecast
Single Family & Multi-Family Total Residential Units = 2,841 Accounts
(773 Single Family and 2,068 Multi-Family)
INCREASE MONTHLY ADD'L REV/YR
@ Existing $5.00 x 2,841 = $14,205.00
@ $1.00 more $6.00 x 2,841 = 917,046.00 9 34,092
@ 91.50 more 96.50 x 2,841 = 918,467.00 $ 51,144
@ 92.50 mere 97.50 x 2,841 = 921,307.50 9 85,230
@ .~3.00 more 98.00 x 2,841 = 922,728.00 9102,276
Commercial/Industrial Annual Sewer Usage 575,000 ccf/yr
Monthly Forecast Based on Average 6,400 residential equivalents per month
.INCREASE MONTHLY ADD'L REV/YR
@ Existing $ I0.00 x 6,400 = $64,000.00
@ 91.00 more 911.00 x 6,400 = 970,400.00 $ 76,800
@ 91.50 more 911.50 x 6,400 = 973,600.00 9115,200
@ 92.50 more 912.50 x 6,400 = 980,000.00 ~192,000
@ 93.00 more 913.00 x 6,400 = 983,200.00 $230,400
NOTE: The sewer fund operated at a $194,000 deficit in 2002. To gain this amount
of additional revenue and build up the reserve/replacement balance, a minimtlm of a
$2.00 increase is needed in residential and commercial rates (as shown in the shaded
portion). The reserve fund is actually the fund balance, which for the beginning of
2003 was $1.67 million.
SEWER REVENUE - City Portion Only
Total Monthly Revenue Forecast
Single Family & Multi-Family Total Residential Units = 2,841 Accounts
(775 Single Family and 2,068 Multi-Family)
INCREASE MONTHLY ADD'L REV/YR
@ Existing $5.00x 2,841 = ~14,205.00
@ $1.00 more $6.00 x 2,841 = ,~17,046.00 $ 34,092
@ .~1.50 more t~6.50 x 2,841 = t~18,467.00 $ 51,144
@ t~2.60 more t~7.50 x 2,841 = ~;21,307.50 8 85,230
@ ~3.00 more $8.00 x 2,841 = $22,728.00 (~102,276
Commercial/Industrial .Annual Sewer Usage 575,000 ccf/yr
Monthly Forecast Based on Average 6,400 residential equivalents per month
INCREASE MONTHLY ADD'L REV/YR
@ Existing ~ 10.00 x 6,400 = $64,000. O0
@ t~1.00 more ~11.00 x 6,400 = $70,400.00 t~ 76,800
@ ,~1.50 more ~11.50 x 6,400 = ,~73,600.00 ,~115,200
@4~2,:O0,more .... ~:t~ 2;00 ~ ~00. ,.~6,800.00 .... ~153,6~00
@ $2.50 more $12.50 x 6,400 = $80,000.00 $192,000
@ $3.00 more $13.00 x 6,400 = t~83,200.00 ~230,400
NOTE: The sewer fund operated at a $194,000 deficit in 2002. To gain this amount
of additional revenUe and build up the reserve/replacement balance, a minimum of a
$2.00 increase is needed in residential and commercial rates (as shown in the shaded
portion). The reserve fund is actually the fund balance, which for the beginning of
2003 was $1.67 million.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON ADOPTING A r~IC~?~.,(j~,~EE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, Tukwila's Public Works Department's use fees have remained largely unchanged
over the last tire y¢~; t~:~~!!~9~d
WHEREAS, Tukwila's fees are sigalfioantly lower than the average of neighboring jasisdictions;
and
WHEREAS, the City needs to recoup a greater percentage of the cost of ~.;mj~g~
WHEREAS, adopting the fees in a separate document will allow them to be mom easily updated
in the future;
NOW, THEREFORE,
~,~r~. ~ fees will be charged according to the following schedule:
~a~0~i~ Vee S~Uea~le
Permit Description Cost
Type A (Short-Term Nonprofit) $50
Type B (Short-Term Profit) $100
$250 Application Base Fee, plus four components
based on construction value
Type C l) Plan Review
(Disturbance o f City Right-of-Way) 2) Construction Inspection
3) Pavement Mitigation
4) A Grading Plan Review
Type D (Long-Term) $100
Type E
(Potential Disturbance of City Right-of- ;100
Way)
$250 Processing Fee, plus $5,000 cash deposit,
Type F (Blanket Permits) withdraw $100/instunee for inspection
Fm.ahl~e- Telecnmmunleations $5,000 Adminisirative Fee
~ranehi~e -- Cable $5,000 plus 5% of total revenue
Street Vaea*i,~n $1,200
$500 Processing Fee, plus 17% administrative fee,
Lateanmer's Agreements plus $500 segregation fee
Flood Zone Control $50
Water Meter Installation
.75" $ 600
I" 1,100
1.5" 2,400
2" 2,800
3" 4,400
4" 7,800
6" 12,500
Water Meter Deduct $25
Copy of City of Tukwila's Infrastructure
Design and Construction Standards $50
Residential Sewer~Ser~ice: Flafrate 0~$7 00 permonth:: '
(SinOa dw;i'i~ ~Ci~ :ig 030'~:~!~:: ,:~: i ~
Residential Sewer ~e~ ~, i .Flat rate $7i00 per m0fith:for eaChdwellingunit :
Commercial and Iridustrial.i :~: :~ l~lat rata of $12~0Oper mOnth andin additi0nany:
b~a~ t~e rat~ 0f.$i2 00 rets750 Cubic fe~t~ (TMC:
44Ati030N014): '~: ~ : :. i~:: ::
~$~00 ~er mob, th:on ~$wer acanunts more than 30
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON; AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 14.12, RELATING TO
PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES; AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 14.16,
RELATING TO THE RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE AND PENALTY
CHARGES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 936 AND 1776; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have in place an equitable and adequate rate
structure to finance the operation and maintenance of the sewer utility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to establish the appropriate fees for work
requiring a permit and inspection; and
WHEREAS, the City needs additional revenues to adequately fund the sewer utility
and capital improvements;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance 342, as codified at TMC 14.12.110, "New Permit Fee is
hereby amended to read as follows:
In case work shall not be done or completed within the time specified in any permit
and no extension thereof has been granted, a new permit shall be
in.^ptction fcc of $2.00 ;hall be charged. applied for and all applicable fees will be charged.
Section 2. Ordinance 342, as codified at TMC 14.12.200, "Inspection Fee is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The charge for the first two inspections per connection to the City sewage-eeileetien
cyctcm shall be $20.00 sewer system is included in the initial permit fee. h inspeetien
For each
additional inspection after the second, a fee will be charged in accordance with the fee schedule to
be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
Section 3. Ordinance 1714, as codified at TMC 14.16.030, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
14.16.030 Schedule of Charges
Rates and charges for sewer service furnished and available for use shall be paid by
the owner of the property and shall be as follows:
1. Residential Sewage Service (single dwelling unit) A flat monthly rate ef$5.00 per
menth for each single- family residence shall be charged in accordance with the fee schedule
to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council. Every person 62 years of
age or older (if married, then either spouse) and every person totally and permanently
disabled residing in a separately metered dwelling and who is paying directly for such
Sewer Rates 8/21103
separately billed service either as owner, purchaser or renter and whose individual
disposable income, if a single person, or whose combined disposable income, if a
married couple, from all sources is less than $26 $32,000 per year, shall pay a rate
equal to 50% of sewer service charges. Every such person shall file with the Finance
Department their affidavit that he or she is qualified to be charged the special rate. Such
affidavits are to contain information as required by the Finance Director in order to
establish eligibility. Each affidavit will also include an unqualified promise to inform
the City of any changes in financial condition that would disqualify the person for
special rates. The Finance Director may require affidavits on an annual basis if deemed
necessary.
2. Residential Sewage Service (multiple dwelling unit, permanent type) A flat
monthly rate of $5.00 per month for each dwelling unit shall be charged in accordance
with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
3. School Sewage Service The rate shall be the commercial /industrial sewage
rate.
4. Commercial and Industrial Sewage Service Each account will be charged a flat
monthly rate of $10.00 in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution
of the Tukwila City Council. In addition, the charge for sewage service on premises using
more than 750 cubic feet of water per month shall be at the rate per 750 cubic feet, in
accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by motion or resolution of the Tukwila City
Council of $10.00.
5. Penalty charge There shall be a penalty charge ef$2.00 each month on sewer
accounts more than 30 days in arrears in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted by
motion or resolution of the Tukwila City Council.
Section 4. Ordinance 1714, as codified at TMC 14.16.065, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
14.16.065 City/METRO Rate
A. Regular Rate: The City /METRO charges as provided in Section 14.16.060 and as
required by the Agreement for Sewage Disposal between METRO and the City of
Tukwila is set at the sum of $23.40 (effective 1/1/02) per month per residential customer
and per residential customer equivalent as now defined or hereafter amended in the
agreement for sewage disposal between METRO and the City of Tukwila.
B. Reduced Rate Every person 62 years of age or older (if married, then either
spouse) and every person totally and permanently disabled residing in a separately
metered dwelling and who is paying directly for such separately billed service either as
owner, purchaser or renter and whose individual disposable income, if a single person,
or whose combined disposable income, if a married couple, from all sources is less than
$26 $32,000 per year, shall pay a rate equal to 50% of the City /METRO charge
Every such person shall file with the Finance Department their affidavit that he or she is
qualified to be charged the special rate. Such affidavits are to contain information as
required by the Finance Director in order to establish eligibility. Each affidavit will also
indude an unqualified promise to inform the City of any changes in financial condition
that would disqualify the person for special rates. The Finance Director may require
affidavits on an annual basis if deemed necessary.
Section 5. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 936 and 1776 are hereby repealed
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
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invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect
on
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of
2003.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published.
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Utilities Committee
August 19, 2003
Present: Pam Linder, Chair; Dave Fenton, Joan Hernandez
Jim Morrow, Brian Shelton, Frank Iriart¢, Pat Brodin, Gail Labanara
1. Sewer Utility Rates The rate increase was first brouglft to Co~m'litte~ on August 5 and is
now ready to go forwa~t to Council with the ordinance and fee resolution. Jim informed us
that thc sewer enterprise fund was in the red last year, and this rate increase will stop the
use of the ending fund'~oalance and will cover replacement costs and any contingencies. All
agreed that the rate increase is necessary and Para wanted to be assured that we would look
at sewer rates on a year!y basis and at the minimum, every two years. Forward to COW.
Committee Chair'Approval
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CAS Number: 03-113
Agenda Item Title: Aquatics Facilities Operations Technician
Original Sponsor:
I Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary:
Meeting Date 1
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08 -25 -03
Meeting Date Prepared by
08 -25 -03 BF
Council
Initials
1 Mayor's review 1 Council review
Original Agenda Date: 08 -25 -03
Admin. Parks Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department request that the .5 FTE Facilities Operation Technician
(pool operator) be increased to full time. With the new King County properties (Ft Dent and
Tukwila Pool) and the overwhelming success at the swimming pool, it is necessary for
additional maintenance staff.
Recommendations:
Sponsor: Recommends forwarding to COW for discussion
Committee: Same as sponsor
Administration: Same as sponsor
I Cost Impact (if known): $25,000 Q LL �Mt��
I Fund Source (if known): Swimming pool revenues /200 Bud Y L7•- oill z 34 7. 19ot.I.3.
Action
Memorandum to Mayor Mullet, dated 08 -14 -03
Minutes Finance and Safety Committee 08 -18 -03
ITEMNO.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Mullet
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks & Recreation
DATE: August 14, 2003
SUBJECT: Aquatics Facilities Operations Technician
The two park transfers from King County (Ft Dent Park & Tukwila pool) have given our
residents and visitors more recreational opportunities in our fine city. The overwhelming success
has our staffworking extremely hard to keep the new property and facility operational.
The department management direction at the pool has been to increase the programs and hours of
operation, which will produce more participation and revenue. The increased offerings have
produced favorable numbers and our revenue projection has increased from $160,000 to
$175,000. To give you an example of the increase, King County averaged $94,000 annually.
With the implementation of the 2004 fee increase, the projected revenue will further increase to
$190,000.
With the successful swimming pool venture, we have a~so experienced some challenges. The
increased demand has kept our Facilities Operations Technician (pool maintenance operator) in
high demand. When we did the initial research for adequate swimming pool staff, the county
provided us with numbers that indicated a need for a ½ time pool operator. The numbers that the
county did not provide were the specialized maintenance hours needed. When the county needed
specialized work, they called in their specialized electricians, plumbers, custodian's, HVAC
technicians, painters and so on. In Tukwila, our technician is doing it all. The problem is that
after 4 hours of work, his day is done.
I would like you to consider increasing the ½ time Facilities Operations Technician to full time.
The increased hours will enable this position to properly take care of the pool needs in a 30-year-
old facility. We have found that many maintenance items have been ignored for many years and
unfortunately a preventative maintenance program has not been in place. The added hours are
needed for the swimming pool, and also provides expertise with the Fort Dent restroom facility,
Tukwila Community Center, and the Parks/Golf Maintenance facility.
The Department of Parks and Recreation recommends approving the full time Facilities
Operations Technician request and forwarding to the Community of the Whole Council meeting
for discussion.
cc: Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator
Alan Doerschel, Director of Finance
Kathy Rohlena, Personnel Analyst