HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2005-04-11 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET Tukwila CitjCouncil
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—As COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
TifJ Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Councilmembers: Joe Duffie Joan Hernandez
0 Rhonda Berry, City Administrator Pam Carter Jim Haggerton
Pamela Linder, Council President Dennis Robertson Dave Fenton
Monday, April 11, 2005; 7 PM Tukwila City Hall; Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. SPECIAL A proclamation designating April 13, 2005 as
PRESENTATIONS "Arbor Day" in the City of Tukwila.
3. CITIZEN At this time, you are invited to comment on items not included on this
COMMENT agenda. To comment on an item listed on this agenda, please save your
comments until the issue is presented for discussion.
4. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Reject all re -bids for Allentown /Foster Point Water Sewer
Improvement Project.
b. Review of Maule Avenue street vacation (from South 143rd Place to
South 144th Street).
c. Briefing on 2004 Code Enforcement activities.
d. Using Code Enforcement to improve housing stock.
e. Proposed changes to TMC Title 19 regarding certain types of
signage within the City.
f. Renton/Tukwila/Sound Transit discussion regarding Strander
extension project and Sounder Station.
5. REPORTS a. Mayor c. Staff e. Intergovernmental
b. City Council d. City Attorney
6. MISCELLANEOUS
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton prposed to the Nebraska Board of
Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the
planting of more th~n a ~lli?n .trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and world;
and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and
water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air,
produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our
homes, fuel for our fires, and beauty in our community; and
WHEREAS, trees in our City also increase property values, enhance the
economic vitality of business areas; and
WHEREAS, all members of the Tukwila community are urged to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect trees and woodlands; and
WHEREAS, all members of the Tukwila community are also encouraged to
plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future
generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Steven M. Mullet, Mayor of the City of
Tukwila, do hereby proclaim April 13, 2005, as:
Arbor Day in the City of Tukwila, Washington
Signed this
day of
I 2005.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor of TukwiZa
Co UNCIL A GENOA Siwosis
Initials ITEM No.
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 05-061 ORIGINAL AGENDA DAIE: APRIL 11, 2005
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Reject all Re -bids for Allentown /Foster Point Water Sewer Improvement Project
CA 1'EGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award n Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date Date Mtg Date 4/11/05 Mtg Date llitg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adth Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PTV
SPONSOR'S All three bids submitted for the re -bid of the Allentown /Foster Point Water Sewer
SUMMARY Improvement Project were over the budgeted amount. This resolution will reject all bids.
Propose to apply for additional Public Works Trust Fund money in May with results in
August. Project would be delayed until 2006.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. n CA &P Cmte n F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. (l Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 4/5/05
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPoNsoR /ADMIN. Reject all bids by resolution.
COMMI11'EE To COW with recommendation to reject all bids by resolution
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$6,401,536.00 $6,000,000.00
Fund Source: 403.01 Water, 403.02 Sewer 412 Surface Water
Comments: Expenditure Required is only the lowest bid amount and does not include contingency or construction
management costs.
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
4/11/05
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
4/11/05 Information Memo dated March 25, 2005
Bid Opening from March 17, 2005
Article on Double -Digit Inflation
Budget Analysis
Attachments E (3 options on connection fees) and Attachments D F
Map of Allentown Phase II and Foster Point
Resolution rejecting all bids
1 Utilities Committee Minutes from April 5, 2005
INFOR1\1ATION MEMO
To:
Mayor Mullet
Public Works Director~
March 25, 2005
Allentown/Foster Point Water & Sewer Improvements
Project No. Ol-SW02
BID RESULTS
From:
Date:
Subject:
ISSUE
All three bids for the Allentown/Foster Point Water & Sewer Improvements came in over budget, even
with a reduction in scope from the October 2004 bids.
BACKGROUND
In October 2004, the City bid the Allentown/Foster Point Water & Sewer Improvements project and the
project came in over budget by $917 ;088.80. The City Council directed staff to reduce the project
scope and re-bid the project.
ANALYSIS
The City received three bids for the reduced scope of work for the Allentown/Foster Point project. All
three bids were higher in cost than the October 2004 rejected low bid. The project now has a shortfall
of $1.546 million dollars.
The higher project costs are attributed to the steep rise in costs of basic construction commodities:
~ The cost of diesel fuel since January 2005 has gone up 60 cents a gallon, and most
construction equipment runs on diesel fuel.
~ Ductile iron pipe has gone up $4.00 per foot. The project has over 10,000 feet of ductile pipe.
~ PVC plastic sewer pipe has risen in cost by 20.9% per the March 14, 2005, Engineering
News-Record (ENR) construction cost survey. The project has over 12,000 feet of PVC
sewer pipe and 6,000 feet of PVC storm pipe.
~ Steel used in construction has risen in cost by 18.5 % per the March 14, 2005, ENR cost
survey. Steel is used in the construction of the two sewer lift stations.
OPTIONS
1) Postpone the project and apply for more Public Works Trust Fund loan money to complete
the project. Construction would start in 2006 with completion in 2007, if the loan were
approved.
2) Contact PWTF to determine if we can split the project and keep the existing loan.
3) Split the project into numerous phases, yet we would still need a PWTF loan.
4) Use other City monies to make up the shortfall funding to get the project completed in early
2006. Raise the proposed connection fee of $10,000 to $12,000 to cover the increased
project costs.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Reject all bids by resolution and pursue additional funding, including applying for a new Trust Fund loan.
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(p:Projec!S\A. SW ProjeclS\OISW02\memo032505 AJlemown Foster Point Bids)
CITY OF TUKWILA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Jane E. Cantu. CMC. City Clerk
Allentown/Foster Point Water & Sewer Improvements
Project No. 01-SW02
BID OPENING
March 17, 2005 - 10:00 a.m.
The following does NOT represent a Bid Award
Clerical Notes:
1. Bids. are opened in order of time received.
2. Basis of bid award will be on Schedule A.
3. Schedule C - Additive Alternative - mayor may not be awarded, depending upon difference between base
bid and City budget. (Page P-3).
4. One open, unsealed bid for a Caterpillar Model D40P1S was submitted by NC Power Systems, Co. and is on
file with the City Clerk's Office.
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1 ADDENDUM
ACKNOWI..ED(;E.D ..
SCHEDULEC-
.BASEBID
(Inc. WSST)
James W. Fowler Co.
03-17-05 @ 3:38 p.m.
YES
YES
$7,752,000.00
$196,384.00
3
R. L. Alia Co.
03-17-05 @ 4:50 p.m.
YES
YES
$6,401,536.00
$532,560.00
1
MidMountain
Contractors, Inc.
03-17-05 @ 4:53
The above figures appear as written within bid documents; and as read aloud at bid opening.
THEY DO NOT however, REPRESENT ANY BID AWARD; apparent low, or otherwise.
DATED this 17th day of March, 2005.
/s/
Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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. Cost Report Economics
By Tim Grogan and Tudor Hampton
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Double-Digit Inflation Takes .Hold
Stronger energy prices and a weaker dollar prop up higher prices
Inflation found a niche market in
construction, maintaining a double-
digit pace while remaining moderate
in the overall economy. Higher
energy prices and a weaker dollar
are helping to consolidate last year's cost
gains. But rising interest rates IIlay offer
some relief as .they cool off the record
housing market, easing price pressure on
some building materials.
The good news during the first quar-
ter is that the pricing volatility that made
estimating a dangerous game in 2004
eased, but not before inflicting consider-
able damage. Of 29 construction-related
producer price indexes compiled by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, only four
began the year with annual increases of
less than 5 %. Half of the products have
double-digit price gains, including four
with annual increases of more than 20%.
Oil prices near record levels are help-
ing inflation spread from steel and other
commodities to petroleum-based prod-
ucts. The average price of \Vest Texas
intermediate crude ended last year 55%
higher than the previous year. Those ris-
ing prices held through the first quarter
of 2005, averaging $48 per barrel or $26
more than the same period in 2002 when
inflation was not a factor.
Higher oil prices are just starting to
show up in some construction materials.
BLS reported a 1.5% increase in asphalt
paving prices in January, with prices now
6.2 % higher than a year ago. Plastic con-
struction products now cost 7.6% more
Rising interest
rates should cool
off large price
11ik.es for lumber
and wallboard.
. High oil prices
are inlpacring
asphalt, PVC
and insulation
products.
$lbol
50
43
36
29
22
15
Oil Prices
10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 4010 20
2002 2003 2004
SOURCE: GLOBAL INSIGHTS. AVERAGE PRICE OF WEST TEXAS INTERMEDIATE CRUDE 2005 RRST QUARTER ESTIMATE ANO SECOND QUARTER FORECAST.
Index
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.6
. The U.S. Dollars Value
i\ vveak dollar is'
pllShing up the.'" .'
price of import...;
ed materials
and equipment.
10 20 30 4010 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20
2002 2003 2004
SOURCE: GLOBAL INSIGHTS. U.S. DOllAR TRADE-VlEIGHTED EXGHAtlGE RATE WITH MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS INDEX.
is the primary reason gypsum wallboard
prices showed an annual increase of
19.7% in January, says Halickman. But
those gains are coming off depressed lev-
els, she adds. "Prices fell significantly
after the industry brought on major new
capacity in 2001," Halickman explains.
Unseasonably strong housing demand
in the fourth quarter of 2004 reduced
lumber inventories to very low levels, says
Paul] annke,vice president of wood prod-
ucts for Resource Information Systems
Inc., Bedford, Mass. The resulting inven-
tory build-up led to a large jump in prices
at the end of the first quarter.
"When you break down the core in-
crease for the producer price indexes, the
real strength was in agricultural, mining
and construction equipment, which
all posted very strong increases,"
says John lvlothersole, principal at
Global Insight. "The weak dollar
has given some pricing power to
domestic producers, which face
lesser import competition and
stronger export markets."
Caterpillar Inc. is using some of
this leverage to support price hikes
SOURCE: NATIONAl ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS_ ANNUAl AVERAGE RATES FOR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES AND COMMERCIAL BANK PRIME RATE.
32 . ENR · March 21 J 2005 enr.com
while insulation prices rose 10% during
the same period.
Last summer's regional shortages for
cement also are starting to be reflected in
BLS data. In January, the index for ready-
mix concrete waS up 11.2 %, while cement
prices showed a 9.7% annual increase.
These are historically very large hikes for
such products. "We see cement prices
increasing 2.5% in the first quarter, fol-
lowed by another 2.4% in the second
quarter," says Michele Halickman, an ana-
lyst for Global Insight Inc., Washington,
D.C. "Cement usually sees a 0.6% quar-
terly increase."
Record housing starts also have con-
tributed to the resurgence of inflation.
Strong demand from the housing market
% Interest Rates
7.0 ... Prime Rate
6.5
6.0 .. ARMs
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
2006
2002
2003
2005
2004
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a
ranging from 1 to 5% that it announced
March 1 and will take effect later this Construction Materials Price Movement in 2004 -05
spring. Manufacturers typically raise
p g p y JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOY. DEC. JAN. i
prices only once a year, but the upcoming AGGREGATES htonthly __chg +0.5 +0.1 +0.2 +0.1 +0.2 +0.2 +1.5
Annual chg 3.9 +3.9 +3.8 +3.8 +3.9 +4.2 +4.7
increase will be the fourth in two years ALUMINUM SHEET Monthly %chg. 0.0 0.0 +2.9 na na na +0.7
for the Peor Ill. -based equipment com- Annual chg. +2.6 +2.6 +5.6 na na +11.2
ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURE Monthly chg. +0.4 +0.3 +0.3 +0.5 +0.3 +0.3 +1.5
pang Annual chg. +2.2 +2.1 +2.9 +3.6 +4.0 +4.3 +6.2
Cat says higher prices are the result of BRICKS Monthly chg.. 0.0 +0.2 -0.1 +0.1 -0.2 +0 .4 4 +1.6
raw material cost spikes that are cutting ���a! chg. +1.6 +2.3 +2.1 +2.3 +2.0 +2.4 +3.4 F
CEMENT Monthly %chg. +0.3 +2.1 +1.7 -0.2 +0.3 +0.2 +1.9
into profits. "Our plan is to more than Annual chg. +2.3 +4.7 +6.8 +7.0 +7.3 +7.6 +9.7
offset material cost increases with price COPPER, PIPE AND TUBE Monthly -4.0 +0.6 -1.2 +3.6 -1.1 +0.6
UB +4.8
realization in 2005," the manufacturer Annual chg. +20.5 +19.9 +18.0 +21.8 +15.6 +12.7 +10.7
DIESEL FUEL Monthly %chg. +7.7 +9.8 +4.3 +18.3 -4.1 -15.3 +4.3
said in a recent filing with the U.S. Secu- Annual tiro chg. +32.6 +39.9 +54.5 +64.7 +66.6 +37.9 +29.1 I
rides and Exchange Commission. DUCTILE IRON Monthly chg. 0 .0 +7.1 0.0 0.0 +5.4 -2.0 +3.7
Annual chg. +7.9 +15.5 +15.5 +13.7 +19.9 +17.5 +22.2
The weak U.S. dollar, coupled with FABRICATED STEEL, BLDG. Monthly chg. +0.8 +1.2 +1.2 +1.4 0.0 -0.4 +1.2
strong global demand, has exports on the Annual chg. +16.1 +17.3 +18.9 +20.6 +20.0 +18.7 +1 S
GLASS, FLAT Monthly chg. +0.2 +0.9 -0.1 -0.1 +0.9 +1.5 -1.0
rise. Last month, the Association of
Annual %chg. -3.2 -2.0 -1.7 -1.5 0.0 +1.1 0.0
I Equipment Manufacturers reported that GYPSUM PRODUCTS Monthly chg. +2.4 +2.4 +1.2 -0.4 -0.8 +0.6 +0.8
i Annual chg. +19.0 +23.3 +19.3 +19.7 +18.8 +18.7 +19.7
U.S. construction machinery exports INSULATION monthly chg. +5.4 -414 -0.2 +0.7 -1.0 -0.8 +0.2
were up 30% in 2004. The Milwaukee- Annual chg. +13.3 +13.5 +12.9 +11.8 +8.7 +9.1 +10.0 G
LUMBER SOFTWOOD Months ch -0. +6.9 --0.3 -8.6 -8.0 +0.7 +2.4
r. based trade group says exports to Aus- ij
Annual chg. +26.9 +34.7 +25.7 +18.7 +9.2 +9.6 +10.3
tralia and New Zealand grew the most, PAINT Monthly chg. +0.3 +0.2 +0.2 +0.8 +0.8 +0.1 +1.2 (t
Annual ch +2.5 +2.5 +2.9 +3.7 +4.0 +4.1 +4.9 1 1
i ncreas i ng 63 to $785 m S out h g I
PIPE PIPE FITTING Monthly chg. +0.3 +1.1 +0.1 +0.8 +1.6 -0.9 +0.5
America was in second place, with a Annual 4, chg. +24.8 +26.0 +25.5 +26.8 +29.8 +27.1 +26.6
1 60% annual gain to $1.1 billion; and Asia PLYWOOD Monthly chg. -11.1 +13.7 +2.6 -9.2 -8.0 +6.5 +0 .8 8
Annual chg. +10.0 +22.1 +7.4 -7.2 -15.6 -3.4 +7.2
ranked third, with a 3 5 increase to $1.3 READY-MIX CONCRETE Monthly chg. +0.3 +1.2 +2.1 +0.5 +1.0 +0.3 +3.4
billion. A nnual chg. 4.4 +5.4 +7.8 +8.2 +8.5 +8.9 +11.2
Construction trucks made giant leaps SHEET METAL Monthly 9, c hg. +1.3 +1.0 +0.5 =o.3 +0.7 +0. 0.
Annual chg. +12.5 +13.8 +14.0 +13.8 +14.4 +14.4 +13.2
last year as well. Total truck exports shot WIRE AND CABLE Monthly o chg. -0.1 +1.0 +0.2 +0.9 +1.0 +1.5 +0.8
up 28 according to Stephen Latin- Annual %chg. +12.8 +13.4 +13.5 +14.6 +13.8 +13.4 +12.4
Kasper, research director for the Nation SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, NA= NOT AVAILABLE
al Truck Equipment Association, Farm- k
ington Hills, Mich. He notes that Russia's
f.
"rapidly growing market" bought $62.5 ENR's Materials Price Index (1984 -2005)
million of U.S. -made trucks in 2004, an I
1913=100 JAN. FEB. MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC.
annual increase of 137%. i
1984 1622 1628 1632 1646 1639 1626 1614 1613 1616 1606 1606 1602
Latin- Kasper also mentions China, 1985 1603 1608 1604 1610 1610 1616 1645 1637 1619 1619 1623 1611
Brazil and Australia as regions of strong 1986 1607 1609_ 1612 1621 165_4 1655 1643 1633_ 1639 1648_ 1645 1_644
export growth last year. "The weak dol- 19 1646 1638 1648 16551650 1646 1655 1665 1665 16751_664 1701
1988 1686 1686 1693 1701 1698 1699 1697 1708 1698 1688 1689 1685
lar certainly will have an effect going for 1999 1 689 1675 1676 1681 1683 1684 1691 1706 1710 1709 1708 1708
ward," he says. "These countries already 1990 1700 1707 1711 1714 1728 1743 1742 1729 1727 1723 1718 1700
like U.S. products. The weak dollar al- 1991 1701 1695 1693 1682 1686 1691 1708 1753 1735 1726 1724 1712
1992 1712 1704 _1738 1751 1774 1787 1777 1771 1768 1784 _1777 1788 r
lows them to afford more of it. 1993 1807 1806 1846 1944 2098 2092 2010 1972 1946 1952 1970 1995
Back home, many U.S. contractor 1994 2036 2093 21092120 2113 2083 2064 2055 2048 2039 2029 2029
executives report that the export mode is 1995 2031 2024 1999 _1989 1987 1996 199_3 1965 1968_ 1979 1974
I translating into more expensive imported 1996 1973 1977 1985 2000 2013 2028 2039 2062 2094 2139 2168 2 07 2
1997 2206 2207 2189 2254 2262 2293 2269 2238 2225 2207 2166 2195
mac$inery and tools. "It hurts the com- 1 998 2185 2186 2177 2189 2187 2178 2169 2172 2192 2177 2174 2165
petition in the North American market," 1999 2173 2161 2151 2158 _2156 2157 2184 2208 2230 2228 2211 2192
says Thad Pirtle, vice president of equip- 2000 2197 2224 2228 2225 2241 2219 2198 2191 2177 2163 2151 2127
2001 2122 2108 2116 2104 2105 2120 2189 2152 2097 2097 2088 2056
ment management for Traylor Bros. Inc., 2002 2045 2045 2062 2039 2063 2070 2070 2049 2044 2029 2016 1992
Evansville, Ind. European -made machines 2003 1987 1981 196_1 1960 1970 _1961 1954 1976 1974 2003 203_1 2011
are costing 10 to 20% more than in re- 2004 200_8 2056 2_139_2219 2295 2345 2361 2376 2431 2452 2448 2420
2005 2402 2399 2417
cent years, he notes. a
enr.com March 21, 2005 ENR 33
Allentown/Foster Point
Water/Sewer/Surface Water Improvement Project
Water Sewer SSWM Total
29 ok 55 ok 16% 100%
Low Bid 3/17/05 $ 1,856,445.44 $ 3,520,844.80 $ 1,024,245.76 $ 6,401,536.00
100/0 Contingency 185,644.54 352,084.48 102,424.58 640,153.60
Total $ 2,042,089.98 $ 3,872,929.28 $ 1,126,670.34 $ 7,041,689.60
CE in house, this is only
assistance and testing 72,500.00 137,500.00 40,000.00 250,000.00
$ 2,114,589.98 $ 4,010,429.28 $ 1,166,670.34 $ 7,291,689.60
Add 2004 Expended 53,348.00 192,544.00 8,895.00 254,787.00
Total $ 2,167,937.98 $ 4,202,973.28 $ 1,175,565.34 $ 7,546,476.60
City Revenue 87,000.00 165,000.00 48,000.00 300,000.00
PWfF Loan 1,653,000.00 3,135,000.00 912,000.00 5,700,000.00
$ 1,740,000.00 $ 3,300,000.00 $ 960,000.00 $ 6,000,000.00
Total Shortfall $ (427,937.98) $ (902,973.28) $ (215,565.34) $ (1,546,476.60)
2005 Budget $ 1,687,000.00 $ 3,107,213.00 $ 951,000.00 $ 5,745,213.00
Bid & CE 2,114,589.98 4,010,429.28 1,166,670.34 7,291,689.60
Difference $ 427,589.98 $ 903,216.28 $ 215,670.34 $ 1,546,476.60
Current CIP 2,966,000.00 3,575,000.00 7,057,000.00
New CIP $ 3,393,589.98 $ 4,478,216.28 $ 7,272,670.34
Increase 2005 CIP to: 3,393 4,477 7,272
ATTACHMENT E
City of Tukwila
000
$10, fee
GtioJ'l
GDI'I116
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
2005-2010 Analysis in OOO's
REVENUES 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Totals
Monthly Sewer Charges (1)
King County Metro Sewer 2,640 2,640 2,680 2,750 ' 2,750 2,775 16,235
Regular City Sewer 1,000 1,165 1,195 1,363 1,383 1,546 7,652
Other Misc. Revenue (2) 125 '130 130 135 140 145 805
Public Works Trust Fund (3) 2,508 0 0 0 0 0 2,508
Bond Proceeds (4) 0 0 0 0 0 3,500 3,500
. .
Sewer Connection Fees (5) 50 70 ":100 .\ ...1qO.. . 150 150 670
__0 __ ..
Beginning Working Capital 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 2,000
Total Revenues 8,323 4,005 4,105 4,398 4,423 8,116 33,370
EXPENDITURES I
Sewer Operations & Maintenance
King County Metro Sewer (6) 2,648 2,648 2,688 2,775 2,775 2,785 16,319
Regular City Sewer (7) 881 921 962 1,005 1,050 1,097 5,916
Debt Service (8) 36 150 250 250 250 250 1,186
Subtotal 3,565 3,719 3,900 4,030 4,075 4,132 23,421
Sewer Capital- CIP Program(9) . : 4;477 670 270 555 355 3,650 9,977
Total Expenditures 8,042 4,389 4,170 4,585 4,430 7,782 33,398
Cash Flow Year by Year 281 (384) (65) (187) (7) 334 (28)
Accumulated Totals 281 (103) (168) (355) (362) (28)
XIV
3/3112005
ATTACHMENT E
City of Tukwila
000
$1Jf fee
Gti 0 1'1
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SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
2005-2010 Analysis in ODD's
REVENUES 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Totals
Monthly Sewer Charges (1)
King County Metro Sewer 2,640 2,640 2,680 2,750 2,750 2,775 16,235
Regular City Sewer 1,000 1,165 1,195 1,363 1,383 1,546 7,652
Other Misc. Revenue (2) 125 ; 130 130 135 140 145 805
Public Works Trust Fund (3) 2,508 0 0 0 0 0 2,508
Bond Proceeds (4) 0 0 0 0 0 3,500 3,500
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Sewer Connection Fees (5) 50 .84. ....A20.. :180 . 180 . 180 ......7~4
Beginning Working Capital 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 2,000
Total Revenues 8,323 4,019 4,125 4,428 4,453 8,146 33,494
EXPENDITURES I
Sewer Operations & Maintenance
King County Metro Sewer (6) 2,648 2,648 2,688 2,775 2,775 2,785 16,319
Regular City Sewer (7) 881 921 962 1,005 1,050 1,097 5,916
Debt Service (8) 36 150 250 250 250 250 1,186
Subtotal 3,565 3,719 3,900 4,030 4,075 4,132 23,421
Sewer Capital - CI P Program(9) . 4;477 670 270 555 355 3,650 9,977
Total Expenditures 8,042 4,389 4,170 4,585 4,430 7,782 33,398
Cash Flow Year by Year 281 (370) (45) (157) 23 364 96
Accumulated Totals 281 (89) (134 ) (291 ) (2G8) 96
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SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
2005-2010 Analysis in OOO's
REVENUES 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Totals
Monthly Sewer Charges (1)
King County Metro Sewer 2,640 2,640 2,680 2,750 2,750 2,775 16,235
Regular City Sewer 1,000 \,165 1,195 1,363 1,383 1,546 7,652
Other Misc. Revenue (2) 125 130 130 135 140 145 805
Public Works Trust Fund (3) _2,508 0 0 0 0 0 2,508
Hond Proceeds (4) 0 0 0 0 0 3,500 3,500
Sewer Connection Fees (5) 50 105 150 225 225 225 980
Beginning Working Capital 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 2,000
Total Revenues 8,323 4,040 4,155 4,473 4,498 8,191 33,680
EXPENDITURES I
Sewer Operations & Maintenance
King County Metro Sewer (6) 2,648 2,648 2,688 2,775 2,775 2,785 16,319
Regular City Sewer (7) 881 921 962 1,005 1,050 1,097 5,916
Debt Service (8) 36 150 305 305 305 305 1 ,406
Subtotal 3,565 3,719 3,955 4,085 4,130 4,187 23,641
Sewer Capital - CI P Program(9) 4,4 77 670 270 555 355 3,650 9,977
Total Expenditures 8,042 4,389 4,225 4,640 4,485 7,837 33,618
Cash Flow Year by Year 281 (349) (70) ( 167) 13 354 62
Accumulated Totals 281 (68) (138) (305) (292) 62
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ATTACHMENT D
City of Tukwila
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
'2005-2010 Analysis in ODD's
REVENUES 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Totals
Monthly Water Charges (1) 3,975 4,000 4,100 4,100 4,150 4,150 24,475
Other Miscellaneous Revenue (2) 154 160 165 165 170 170 984
Public Works Trust Fund (3) 1,322 0 0 0 0 0 1,322
Mitigation 0 ; 215 75 0 0 0 290
Water Connection Fees (4) 20 30 30 100 100 100 380
Beginning Working Capital 4,990 0 0 0 0 0 4,990
Total Revenues 10,461 4,405 4,370 4,365 4,420 4,420 32,441
EXPENDITURES I
Water Operations & Maintenance(5) 2,889 2,976 3,065 3,156 3,200 3,250 18,536
Debt Service (6) 709 740 487 495 500 500 3,431
Subtotal 3,598 3,716 3,552 3,651 3,700 3,750 21,967
Water Capital - CIP Program (7) .H ..3,$9$. 450 1,659 1,400 698 95 7,695
Total Expenditures 6,991 4,166 5,211 5,051 4,398 3,845 29,662
Cash Flow Year by Year 3,4 70 239 (841 ) (686) 22 575 2,779
Accumulated Totals 3,470 3,709 2,868 2,182 2,204 2,779
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City of Tukwila
SURFACE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
2005-2010 Analysis in OOO's
REVENUES 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total
Annual Billings (Current) (1) 1,820 2,184 2,200 2,550 2,575 3,100 14,429
Other Revenues (2) 108 70 70 75 75 75 473
Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) (3) 3,902 210 0 0 0 0 4,112
Sale of Surplus Property (4) 670 0 0 0 0 0 670
Transfer from 103 & 104 Funds (5) 720 1,280 0 0 0 0 2,000
Beginning Working Capital 3,006 0 0 0 0 0 3,006
Total Revenues 10,226 3,744 2,270 2,625 2,650 3,175 24,690
EXPENDITURES I
Operations & Maintenance (6) 1,041 1,082 1,125 1,170 1,217 1,265 6,900
Debt Service (7) 114 250 370 380 380 380 1,874
Engineering Labor (8) 0 0 90 90 95 100 375
Subtotal 1,155 1,332 1,585 1,640 1,692 1,745 9,149
SSWM Capital - CIP Program (9) '7/2,72 . 2,196 1,257 1,134 1,617 690 14,166
Total Expenditures 8,427 3,528 2,842 2,774 3,309 2,435 23,315
Cash Flow Year by Year 1,799 216 (572) (149) (659) 740 1,375
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Accumulated Totals 1 ,799 2,015 1,443 1,294 635 1,375
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REJECTING ALL BIDS
SUBMITTED FOR THE ALLENTOWN/FOSTER POINT
WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, sealed bids were solicited for the Allentown/Foster Point Water and
Sewer Improvements Project; and .,
WHEREAS, bi~s wer~ opened and read aloud by the City Clerk on March 17, 2005;
and
WHEREAS, a budget was set for the construction of the water and sewer
improvements, and
WHEREAS, all responsive bids were over the budgeted amount for the construction of
the Allentown/Foster Point Water and Sewer Improvements Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
All bids are hereby rejected due to budget limitations.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of . 2005.
Pam Linder, Council President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Office of the City Attorney
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
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Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
(P:Projects\A- SW Projects\OlSW02\Resolution 2005 Rejecting Allentown Foster Point Bids)
Utilities Committee
April 5, 2005
Present: Dave Fenton, Chair; Joan Hernandez, Jim Haggerton
Frank Iriarte, Mike Cusick, Bob Giberson, Pat Brodin, Gail Labanara, Lucy
Lauterbach; citizens Eric Rinehart and Todd Heistuman
....*1. Allento\vn/ Foster Point 'Vater and Sewer Proiect Bids The committee learned more
about the bids that came in for the Allentown and Foster Point water/sewer upgrade project last
month. :NUke explained staff had carefully re-calculated cost of items that those \vho bid in
October had said raised the cost of the project. vVhen sidewalks and imported fill requirements
were removed staff hoped bids in March would be lower. Only three bids were received on this
re-bid, and all three were at least $1.5 million over the engineer's estimate. :NIike had talked to
the contractors after this bid and discovered that the cost of ductile pipe had been raised $4.00
per foot, and with over 10,000 feet needed those cost increases add $40,000. PVC pipe has also
risen 200,.10, and steel is 18.5% .b-igher than last year. Diesel fuel increases of $.60 per gallon also
increased hids.
Staff explained the options available to the city. The first option was to postpone the project,
apply for more Public Works Trust Funds (PWTF) and re-bid it in 2006. Staffhas determined
that on the second option the PWTF board will not allow the city to split the project up and keep
the loan we have. Splitting the project into many phases would increase the cost, yet we would
still need to borro\v more money. Finally, on the fourth option there are not sufficient city funds
to cover the shortfall. The first option seemed most viable to the committee members.
Committee members asked about the funds needed to complete the project. Mike estimated it
would cost $3.3 million above the $5.7 million we've already bOITo\ved. Poverty Hill will be
removed from the proj ect. The committee members \vere concerned about the cost, but expressed
interest in funding a total project including sidewalks and other citizen amenities removed
previously. They thought the project should be done as a full city project. Jim H noted that even
if current residents say they don't want sidewalks, future homeowners there might benefit from
sidewalks, and could miss them if they were not built.
Todd said city zoning of 6,500-foot lots has encouraged very dense development, and that there
will be many more people living in Foster Point and Allentown in the future. He supported
putting in sidewalks. Also, as developers in Foster Point they have planned for side\valks by
donating easements, cutting trees, and moving poles to accommodate sidewalks.
Mike said if the city asks P\VTF for more funds the first of May, the city \vill hear in October.
The funds would come in Mayor June 2006, with construction starting in spring, 2006. Gail will
calculate connection fees and compare them to our neighbors, but she said the sewer fund
couldn't afford to subsidize anyone. She will need to calculate the increase, but a first look
sho\ved a $15,000 connection fee. The same rules that governed previous sewer construction
prQjects will also apply to this improvement. No one will be forced to connect unless they sell
their home, add bedrooms or other large improvements to their house, or build a new home.
Recommend issue to Co,v.
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: REF 04-161 05-062 O RIGINAI AGENDA DATE: APRIL 11, 2005
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Approve Ordinance allowing the Street Vacation of a portion of Maule Ave,
From South 143 Place to South 144 Street,
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
A/tg Date iVItg Date IVItg Date llltg Date 10 /4/04 Mtg Date Ivitg Date )Vitg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance El Fire Legal P&R ['Police P117
SPONSOR'S The public hearing for this street vacation was held on December 6, 2004 (Resolution
SUMMARY 1564) and Council approved the motion. All provisions, easements and the quick claim
deed have been received and the final ordinance can now be approved.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. n CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
El Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DA'Z'E:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve Ordinance and authorize the Mayor to sign deed and easement
COMMII"I'PE
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
11/15/04 Resolution 1564, setting public hearing date
12/6/04 Passed motion approving vacation of Maule Ave.
4/11/05
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
4/11/d5 Information Memo dated March 28, 2005
Ordinance (w/ exhibits)
Map of Maule Avenue Street Vacations
Minutes from 12/6/04 public hearing
INFOR1vlATION lVlElVIO
To:
Mayor Nlullet
Public Works .Directo~
March 28, 2005
Ordinance for the Street Vacation of lYIauIe Avenue from
South 143rd Place to South 144th Street
From:
Date:
Subj ect:
ISSUE
On Ocober 27, 2004, petitioner John C. Radovich provided a complete request for a street
vacation, including the -required signatures of two/thirds of the property owners abutting Maule
Avenue. An appraisal was not provided, as the right-of-way for Maule Avenue will be
exchanged for a 20.00' wide strip of frontage along Interurban Avenue South.
BACKGROUND
On December 6, 2004, a public hearing was held, and the City Council approved the motion to
vacate Maule Avenue from South 143rd Place to South 144th Street. There were provisions that
Qwest, Corncast, and Puget Sound Energy return the Notice of Petition for the Vacation of
Maule Avenue to the City of Tukwila. This was completed in March 2005. On March 18,
2005, Mr. John C. Radovich signed easements granting rights for water and sewer and a Quick
Claim Deed for 20 feet of property adjacent to Interurban Avenue South to the City of
Tukwila.
RECOMIVIENDATION
The City Council approve the ordinance vacating Maule Avenue South and the Mayor sign the
. Quick Claim Deed and the water/sewer easement for Maule Avenue from South 143rd Place to
South 144th Street.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUK\tVILA,
WASHINGTON, VACATING MAULE AVENUE SOUTH FROM THE
SOUTHERLY MARGIN OF SOUTH 143RD PLACE TO THE NORTHERLY
MARGIN OF SOUTH 144TH STREET, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
TUKWILA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tukwila conducted a public hearing on
December 6, 2004, for the purpose of considering the vacation of certain property
located'in the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, TMC Chapter 11.60 identifies street vacation procedures including a
public hearing by resolution, Deparhnent of Community Development and Public
Works review and comment, and forwarding all relevant information to City Council,
all of which have been completed; and
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of the Public Hearing the City Council found that
the property should be vacated subject to certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila would receive 20.00 feet of frontage adjacent to
Interurban Avenue South from South 143rd Place to South 144th Street by quit claim
deed from John C. Radovich, LLC in accordance with TMC Chapter 11.60;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Vacation. The following property located in the City of Tukwila is
hereby vacated:
All portions of the right-of-way for Maule Avenue South lying between the south
margin of South 143rd Place to the north margin of-South 144th Sh-eet as shown on
Exhibit "C_"
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Section 2. Easements. The easements for sewer and water shall be as shown on
Exhibit "A" for easement to the City of Tukwila for existing sanitary sewer line in
Maule Avenue and Exhibit "B" for the water line in Maule Avenue.
Section 3. Duties of City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to record a
certified copy of this ordinance with King County, upon determination by the City
Public Works Director that the conditions referenced above have been satisfied.
Section 4. Amendment of Official Street Map. Upon the recording of a certified
copy of the ordinance, the City Public Works Director shall amend the City's official
street map to be consistent with this ordinance.
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Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Maule Avenue Vacation GLlkn 4/8/05
Page 1 of2
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the CitYf and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTONf
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 12005.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Jane E. Cantuf CMCf City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Office of the C!ty Attorney
Maule Avenue Vacation GLIkn 4/8/05
Page 2 of2
Vacation of Maule Avenue
Exhibit C
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SEWER EASEl\IlENT
GRANTOR, John Radovich, LLC for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other
valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, grants and conveys to
GRA1~TEE, CITY OF TUKWILA, King County , Washington, a municipal corporation, an
easement and right-of-way, over, across, along, through, and under the real property situated
in King County, Washington as described on Exhibit A, attached hereto.
For the purposes of constructing, installing, reconstructing, replacing, repairing, maintaining
and operating a sewer pipeline and lines and all necessary connections and appurtenances
thereto, together with the right of ingress and egress therefrom for the purpose of enjoying the
easement, and also granting to Grantees and to those acting under or for Grantees the use of
such additional area immediately adjacent to the above easement as shall be required for the
construction of the sewer pipeline or lines in the easement, such additional area to be held to a
minimum necessary for that purpose, and immediately after the completion of the construction
and installation, or any subsequent entry upon the easement, Grantees shall restore the
premises as near as may be to its condition immediately before such construction or entry.
IN WITNESS WijEREOF, Grantor has hereunder set its hand this /8 TI-f- day of
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Exhibit "A" (of EXHIBIT A)
Sanitary Sewer Easement
Legal Description
The 5 feet each side of the existing sanitary sewer located in Maule Avenue bounded on the
Northeast by South 143rd Place and Southwest by South 144th Street.
SEWER EASEl\tffiNT
GRANTOR, John Radovich, for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other valuable
considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, grants and conveys to
GRANTEE, CITY OF TUKWILA, King County, Washington, a municipal corporation, an
easement and right-of-way, over, across, along, through, and under the real property situated
in King County, Washington as described on Exhibit A, attached hereto.
For the purposes of constructing, installing, reconstructing, replacing, repairing, maintaining
and operating a sewer pipeline and lines and all necessary connections and appurtenances
thereto, together with the right of ingress and egress therefrom for the purpose of enjoying the
easement, and also granting to Grantees and to those acting under or for Grantees the use of
such additional area immediately adjacent to the above easement as shall be required for the
construction of the sewer pipeline or lines in the easement, such additional area to be held to a
minimum necessary for that purpose, and immediately after the completion of the construction
and installation, or any subsequent entry upon the easement, Grantees shall restore the
premises as near as may be to its condition immediately before such construction or entry.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has hereunder set its hand this /BJ Td- day of
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Exhibit "A" (of EXHIBIT A)
Sanitary Sewer Easement
Legal Description
The 5 feet each side of the existing sanitary sewer located in Maule Avenue bounded on the
Northeast by South 143rd Place and Southwest by South 144th Street.
AFTER RECORDING, PLEASE RETURN TO:
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
QUIT CLAIM DEED
Grantor: City of Tukwila
Grantee: John C. Radovich, LLC
Short Legal Description: Maule Avenue South
Assessor's Property Tax N/A
Parcel/Account Number(s):
GRANTOR, City of Tukwila, hereby, conveys and quit claims to GRANTEE John C.
Radovich, LLC, the following-described real estate, situated in the County of King, State of
Washington, including any interest therein which the Grantor may hereafter acquire, legal1y
described as: '.
The right-of-way of Maule Avenue South bounded by the South margin of
South 143rd Place to North margin of South 144th Street.
Laurie Admin/Mike/Quit Claim Deed John Radovich 2
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, 2005.
STATE OF WASHINGTON)
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COUNTY OF KING )
Steven Mullet
Mayor of the City of Tukwila
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that is the
person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that they signed this
instrument, on oath stated - that -they were authorized to execute the instnunent, and
acknowledged it to be their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the
instrument.
DATED:
Laurie AdminlMike/Quit Claim Deed John Radovich 2
NAME:
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Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
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AGREElYfENT AND EASEl\1E~l FOR
WATER LINE
This agreement made this / 8 TH- day of /v1 Cj'tc.h.. ,2005, between John C.
Radovich LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, ("Radovich" herein) and the City of
Tukwila, a Washington Municipality ("Grantee" herein);
WHEREAS, Radovich is the owner of:
1. Lots 38 and 39, Block 17, Hillman's Seattle Garden Tracts, according t<? the plat thereof
recorded in Volume 11 of Plats, page 24, in King County, Washington;
EXCEPT the north 14 feet thereof, conveyed to the City of Tukwila, by deed recorded
under Recording Numbers 7708160920 and 7805051097.
2. The Va~ated Maule Avenue By . Ordinance No.
WHEREAS, Grantee desires a water line and temporary construction easement on Radovich's
property at a location more specifically described as herein below;
An exclusive perpetual easement over, across, along, in, upon, and under that portion of
Radovich's property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a
part hereof for the purpose of installing, constructing, operating, maintaining, removing,
repairing, replac.ing, and using the water line and appurtenances thereto (herein the
"Improvements") .
The terms "easement" and "easement area" in this instrument refer to the easement herein
granted on Radovich's property and as described on the attached Exhibit "A".
1. Cost of Construction and Maintenance. Grantee shall bear and promptly pay all costs and
expenses of construction and maintenance of the Improvements.
2. Compliance with Laws and Rules. The Grantee shall construct, maintain and use the
Improvements in accordance with the requirements any statute, order~ rule or regulation
of any public authority h~ving jurisdiction.
3. Required Prior Notice and Approval of Plans and SDecifications. Prior to any installation,
alteration, replacement or removal of the Improvements or any other major activity by
Grantee on Radovich's Property, Grantee shall give Radovich written notice thereof
together with preliminary plans and specifications for the same at least one (1) month
prior to the scheduled commencement of such activity.
~ Nothing herein shall be deemed to impose any duty or obligation on Radovich to
determine the adequacy or sufficiency of the Grantee's plans and specifications, or to
ascertain whether Grantee's construction is in conformance with the plans and
specifications approved by Radovich.
4. p...s-Built Survey. Upon Radovich's request, Grantee shall promptly provide Radovich
with as-built drawings and survey showing the 10catioI). and elevations of the
Improvements on Radovich's property.
5. Access. The Grantee shall design, construct, maintain and use its'Improvements in such
fashion as to pennit reasonable access to Radovich's Property. Grantee shall at all times
keep Radovich's Property free and clear of all obstructions and equipment.
6. Termination for Cessation of Use. In the event Grantee ceases to use the Improvements
for the period of five (5) successive years, this Agreement and all Grantee's rights
hereunder shall tenninate and revert to Radovich.
7. Release and Indemnity. Grantee does hereby release, indemnify and promise to defend
and save hannless Radovich from and against any and all liability , loss, cost, damage,
expense, actions and claims, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by
Radovich in defense thereof, asserted or arising directly or indirectly on account of or out
of (1) acts or omissions of Grantee and Grantee's servants, agents, employees, and
contractors in the exercise of the rights granted herein, or (2) acts and omissions of
Radovich in its use of Radovich's Property which affect Grantee's employees, agents,
contractors, and other parties benefiting from said Improvements; provided, however, this
paragraph does not purport to indeninify Radovich against liability for damages arising out
of bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the sole
negligence of Radovich or Radovich's agents or employees. .
8. Successors. The rights and obligations of the parties shall inure to the benefit Qf and be
binding upon their respective successors and assigns.
9. Liability. In the event of any assignment of the rights hereunder, the liability of Grantee
and its assignees shall be joint and several.
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The westerly 5.00 feet of Lots 38 and 39, Block 17, Hillman's Seattle Garden Tracts,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 11 of Plats, page 24, in King County,
Washington;
EXCEPT the north 14 feet thereof, conveyed to the City of Tukwila, by deed recorded under
Recording Numbers 7708160920 and 7805051097.
Along with easterly 10.00' of the Vacated Maule Avenue.
Street Vacations along Maule Avenue
Minutes, 12/6/04
Page 3 of8
include more than two crosswalks when presenting preliminary drawings. Additionally, he noted City
staff observed where bus stops are located in comparison to those locations where people crossed and
noted the two proposed sites as most logical.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AWARD A BID TO TOTEM ELECTRIC OF
TACOMA, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,436.80, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO MID-
BLOCK CROSSWALKS ON TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD.
The motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
+' f Request for vacation of a portion of Maule Avenue South from South 143 rd Place to South 143rd Street
1\, (Petitioner: John C. Radovich).
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7 :20 p.m. Maypr Mullet opened the public hearing.
Mr. Morrow reported this to be the last section of Maule Avenue South to be vacated. John Radovich,
Petitioner, seeks to vacate Maule Avenue from southerly margin of South 143rd Place to northerly
margin of South 143rd Street. The location proposed to be vacated will be traded to John Radovich for a
20-foot-wide parcel along the frontage of Interurban Avenue South. The properties to be exchanged are
of an equal value.
The vacated right-of-way for Maule Avenue South will be incorporated into the petitioner's existing
property fronting Interurban Avenue South. The petitioner is also the owner of the parcel which abuts
the east margin of Maule Avenue South between South 143rd Place to South 143rd Street.
Mayor Mullet called for citizen comment on the proposed vacation.
Neither citizen, nor the Petitioner spoke.
In response to Council inquiry, Mike Cusick, Senior Engineer (Water/Sewer), reported no responses
have been received - either written or verbal - in connection with the proposed vacation. He then
reminded Council that once conditions of the vacation are met, a final ordinance will be presented for
adoption.
7:24 p.m. Mayor Mullet once again called for public comment. None was received. He then closed the
public hearing.
Final action on this item will take place at the December 13,2004 Special City Council meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Revi3ed draft Sensitive Areas Ordinance and sUlmorting regulations
Carol Lumb, DCD Planner, reported on materials presented to Council for this meeting. To ensure the
draft materials reflect the expressed desires of the Council (from all previous discussions), Ms. Lumb
reviewed the City Council recommended revisions to TMC 18.50.110 (ArchaelogicallPaleontological
Information Preservation Requirements), TMC 18.70 (Nonconforming Lots, Structures and Uses), TMC
http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/clerk!docs04/rmI2-6.htm
4/6/2005
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 05-063 ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: APRIL 11, 2005
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Briefing on 2004 Code Enforcement Activities
CATEGOR Discussion n Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public U Other
Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date g is Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor
Adrn DCD E Finance Fire Legal P &R Police PW
SPONSOR'S on 2004 Code Enforcement Activities
SUMMARY
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte L Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte El Arts Comm. Parks Comm. n Planning Comm.
DATE: 3/15/05
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. DCD Code Enforcement
COMMITTEE Forward to COW
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
4 -11 -05
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
4 -11 -05 Memo dated 4/6/05 from S. Lancaster
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City of Tukwila
Steven M: Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development
Steve Lancaster, Director
FROM:
Committee of the Whole X I fV
Steve Lancaster, Director of Dept. of C~ity Development
DATE:
April 6, 2005
SUBJ:
Briefing on 2004 Code Enforcement Activities
The purpose of this paper is to provide the Committee of the Whole with an overview of current
activities in the Code EQforcerp.ent d~partment.Code Enforcement continues to work closely
with other 'departments and agencies in an effort to improve the conditions and appearance of
Tukwila neighborhoods and businesses. Input from Council members and the community at
large reinforce the need to continually assess housing conditions in our community, and embrace
changes that continue to enhance the quality of life in Tukwila.
2004 Statistics
Code Enforcement currently works on a complaint basis. These issues come from residents, City
employees and others, and are received via telephone, email, or personal visits at the Building
Department counter. In 2004, there were 320 new cases opened reported and investigated. The
majority of cases continue to involve building issues, trash/debris, and junk vehicles. As in the
past three years, these types of issues make up more than half of all municipal code violations:
Types of Complaints Rcceived
2002 2003 2004
Trash 16% 25% 17%
Signs 13% 16% 13%
Housing 11% 3% 5%
Use 9% 8% 1%
Building 2% 18% 26%
Vehicles 27% 12% 16%
Landscape 18% 7% 10%
Other 4% 11% 1%
249 (77%) of these cases were also resolved and closed, usually within the first 90 days.
In addition, 48 old, unresolved cases (1999 - 2003) were closed. Most noteworthy are the
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following:
Kitty Litter Factory. Factory was demolished
Burned out home on 40th Ave. was demolished and site cleared
Burned out home on Poverty Hill, completely demolished, site cleared
Hy 99 and 133 S1. Multiple buildings/junk vehicles/campers, trash, etc.,
site completely cleared
RF A04-082 S. 10ih (Beacon Hill) Abandoned. unsafe house demolished
6300 South center Boulevard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
RFA03-017
RFA02-116
RF A02-008
RF A03-077
Committee of the Whole
April 6, 2005
Page 2
A strategy was developed and implemented to resolve the remaining, most grievous cases (aka
the "Dirty Dozen"). Each case was analyzed and reviewed with the City Attorney and
prioritized, based on health and safety, environmental, and other concerns. Staff are working
with counsel to aggressively pursue legal recourse to abate these cases as quickly and efficiently
as possible. Several of these cases go back as far as 1997. In some cases, property owners
cannot be located, requiring a great deal of staff time in conducting "detective" work, and
processing the required legal notices prior to any abatement by the City.
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In 2004, the City Council adopted four new ordinances which address the appearance of our
neighborhoods, align the- City's code -enforcement tools more closely with other departments, and
provide a more timely mechanism for recouping abatement costs incurred by the City:
. Ordinance No. 2057 - Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code
. Ordinance No. 2056 - Regulations for Vehicle Parking and Storage on Private Property
. Ordinance No. 2045 - New regulations for junk vehicles and storage ofvehic1es
. Ordinance No. 2067 - Tax Lien Ordinance
2005 WORK PLAN
In 2005, Code Enforcement staff will direct its efforts in several key areas:
. Resolution of outstanding cases
Staff will continue to resolve open violations in the most timely, efficient manner
possible.
. Public Awareness and education
Several articles regarding recently passed ordinances were communicated with residents
through the Hazelnut, City website, and presentations given to internal and external
groups. In December, January and February, staff sought out potential violations of the
new parking ordinance, and pro actively sent reminder letters and brochures to residents.
. Administrative Processes
Code Enforcement will be completing work on a Procedure Manual, and continuing to
streamline administrative processes (processing complaints, conducting investigations,
etc.) to utilize resources efficiently.
Co U AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 05-064 ORIGINAL AGENDA DA'Z'E: 04/11/05
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Using Code Enforcement to Improve Housing Stock
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 4 -11 -05 IVItg Date Mt& Date lVIt& Date Mtg Date Altg Date Altg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adin Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PIT
SPONSOR'S A proposal to take a more proactive approach to code enforcement for certain specific code
SUMMARY violations.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DA'Z'E: 3 -15 -05
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. COW to provide policy direction
COMMITTEE Forward to COW for further discussion
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Comments: Until Council provide policy direction the budget costs are unknown.
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
4 -11 -05
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
4 -11 -05 Memo dated 4 -11 -05 from S. Lancaster with attachments.
City ofTukwila
Steven M. Mullet} Mayor
Department of Community Development
Steve Lancaster; Director
FROM:
Committee of the Whole ~ vJ--'
Steve Lancaster, Director of Dept. o~munity Development
TO:
DATE:
April" 11,2005-
SUBJECT:
U sing Code Enforcement to Improve Housing Stock
Back1!round
In January 2005 during the Council Retreat, the Council reviewed two issue papers from
Code Enforcement: "Proactive Code Enforcement" and "Rental Housing Licensing."
Copies of these documents are attached (Exhibit Al & A2).
A presentation was made to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on March 15,
2005. A copy of this paper and the minutes from the CAP meeting are attached (Exhibit
B 1 & B2). The committee supported a more proactive approach to code enforcement but
wanted to discuss the specifics with the Committee of the Whole. The CAP also wanted
further discussion on other policies to improve the condition of rental housing.
These issues are now before the Committee of the Whole for further discussion and
direction.
It is generally agreed that improvements to the overall housing stock in Tukwila would
benefit the community by attracting long-term residents and encouraging more
community involvement by its citizens. Citizens who take pride in their community are
more likely to provide a stable environment for business and family and may even reduce
crime. Contributing to the deterioration of neighborhoods are issues of housing
conditions, debris, junk vehicles and other nuisances. Substandard conditions are present
in some apartments: non-working appliances, leaking fixtures, mold, lack of heat or
smoke detectors, etc. All of these conditions lead to high turnover rates, less community
~ investment and perpetuate the cycle of deterioration.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard} Suite #100 · Tukvl/ila, vVashington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
COW Memo
April 11, 2005
Page 2
Purpose of this Memo:
Based on the direction from CAP, we are presenting to you additional information for
discussing changes to the way we enforce codes.
Proactive Code Enforcement.
It is staff s belief that a more proactive approach to certain code enforcement issues in
resideI?-tial areas would haye a pQsitive impact on the appearance of Tukwila
neighborhoods by raising standards and expectations.
The questions before this Committee involve several parts:
a) Does the Council want to implement a more pro-active approach to Code
Enforcement in the residential neighborhoods?
Currently, Tukwila practices a reactive approach to code enforcement. We investigate
complaints. Proactive code enforcement is practiced by a number of jurisdictions in
Washington including many of our neighboring communities. (See Exhibit C for City of
SeaTac chart). Usually it is limited to a few select egregious violations that the
community has determined are particularly troublesome, such as junk vehicles,
derelict/abandoned buildings, etc. The residents would probably perceive proactive code
enforcement as a "more fair" approach to certain violations. We would be contacting
ALL the "violators" on the block, rather than targeting only the one or two we had
received complaints on.
b) IfTukwila takes a proactive approach, which code violations should Code
Enforcement pursue?
If the council wants to pursue a more proactive approach, Council and staff need to
prioritize the list of violations to determine which ones will be enforced pro actively and
which-will remain reactive or complaint-based.
COW Memo
April 11, 2005
Page 3
Following is a chart showing the most common violations investigated, the percentage of the total number of
cases generated in 2004, and which of these the staff believes should be enforced proactively.
Violation 2004 Comments Staff Council
Choice Recom-
mendation
Building w/o required 26% Handled by building inspectors. CE Yes
permits staff manages files & follow-ups.
LJnsecuredJunsafe with "Vacant and derelict structures exist Yes
buildings/unfit for habitation above throughout the city.
Trash and deb_ris/ abandoned 17%- _One of the highest violation areas. Yes
materials on private prop. Huge visible effect.
Junk vehicles 16% One of the highest, most visible Yes
violations. Proactive enforcement
would have huge impact.
Illegal parking on residential with New "improved surface" requirement Yes for
property. above for residential parking. more than
3
Commercial vehicles in with Only one commercial vehicle is
residential areas above permitted to park on the driveway of
the operator of the vehicle. (Not on the
street) .
Sign Code Violations 13% Could be addressed via education
(No permits, & illegal signs) program for business o\vners & review
of sign code.
Overgrown weeds 10% This violation usually coupled 'with
(Blackberries, etc.) trash/debris.
Substandard housing 5% For multi-family units difficult to
(Too many people, address pro actively without inspection
conditions, etc.) requirement.
LJse - illegal ADLJ's 1% May want to address this together with
multi-family units
Noise (mostly Police) 1% Reactive only
Graffiti above Proactive for commercial & residential Yes
Odors above Reactive only
Code enforcement staff believes that concentrating on junk vehicles, vehicle parking, trash/debris, and
dereloct buildings pro actively in the single-family neighborhoods in Tukwila would significantly improve
their appearance. Neighboring cities have experienced noticeable positive improvements after initiating
proactive code enforcement. Proactive inspections of apm1ment grounds would also contribute to visual
improvements in those areas. Proactive enforcement of all graffiti on both commercial and residential
properties is also necessary.
COW Memo
April 11, 2005
Page 4
c) Should Proactive code enforcement of these identified items be conducted either city-
wide (by violation) or geographically (by neighborhood)?
Proactive code enforcement of the highest priority violations, conducted geographically,
would have the greatest impact visually on improving any given neighborhood. By
concentrating on one particular neighborhood for a set length of time, then moving on to
the next (adjacent) neighborhood, Code Enforcement, over the course of a year or two
would have covered the entire city, requiring residents to comply. We believe that by the
time we address the third or fourth neighborhood, the City's intention to "clean things
up" would be apparent to ALL citizens, encouraging neighbors to clean up on their own.
The ot~er option would be. to enforce proactively one particular violation (i.e., junk
vehicles) over the entire city for a longer length of time. This effort may not produce
such dramatic visual and measurable results.
d) How can we address issues in n'lultifamily housing proactively?
The most serious issues involving multi-family dwellings concern the conditions inside
the units themselves, not the exterior premises. Exterior premises emphasis can be
easily accomplished pro actively by regularly driving through the complexes noting junk
vehicles, overflowing dumpsters and the like.
The interior problems, such as inadequate or non-working fixtures and appliances, or
other unsanitary and substandard conditions are less easily remedied. Either the landlord
or the tenant must allow us access. The City Attorney's office has suggested that the City
wait for the results of the currently pending lawsuit by the City of Pasco regarding
required inspections of apartments for housing code violations before considering adding
a mandatory inspection requirement to our business license process for multi-family
units. (See Exhibit D).
Any changes to the business license requirement for rental housing (such as requiring a
business license for all rental units), and any associated inspection programs are areas
which would need much additional research, discussion, and input from the City Attorney
before implementation. Attached (Exhibit E) is a matrix with some information on
business license requirements from neighboring cities and some web site addresses for
further research. Staff can return to the Council at a later date to discuss this issue.
e) Should the city require some form of permit, registration, or business licensing of
Accessory Dwelling Units (AD U, or ((mother-in-law apartment'')?
Currently, Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted as an "Accessory Use" in the LDR,
MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, RCC,& NCC zones. ADUs can be used as rentals, provided that
the owner of the property resides in one of the units. Other restrictions include
appearance, minimum lot size, off-street parking, etc. ADU's are an important part of the
COW Memo
April 11 , 2005
Page 5
overall housing stock in Tukwila, providing affordable alternatives for some residents
and helping Tukwila reach our county housing targets.
While this is not creating an immediate issue for code enforcement, the City may want to
look at some form of registration of ADDs at the same time they consider business
license requirements for other rental properties. An ADD registration "amnesty"
program could be developed, similar to the City of Seattle's program, which would
ensure that ADDs are identified and meet minimum standards for occupancy.
Neighboring cities require such registration (SeaTac, Federal Way). Both SeaTac and
Federal Way also permit ADD's in detached structures, as long as they meet size,
setbac~, appearance_and other_ criteria.
Conclusion
Improvement to the overall housing stock in Tukwila is a long-term and complicated
process involving changing expectations, vigorous enforcement of codes, and a
commitment on the part of the City that these changes are important and necessary for the
overall health of our neighborhoods. It will not be a quick fix, but will have lasting
impacts to this community. The problem deserves discussion, and implementation of any
new programs would benefit from the consensus of the community. Starting "small"
with one or two new changes will get this ball rolling. Once we experience some success
we may want to consider additional code changes to implement.
Staffs proposal for the next 12-18 months (2005-2006) is as follows:
1. Implement a proactive approach to code enforcement for the items the Council has
determined are the biggest problems in our single-family neighborhoods. Staff
believes these are junk vehicles, improper storage of vehicles Gunk or otherwise)
trash/debris and derelict buildings.
2. Conduct emphasis patrols for these identified code violations on a geographic basis
(by neighborhood). We would continue our "kinder and gentler" approach to
problem solving, but would be contacting more individuals about their code
violations.
3. Begin emphasis patrols targeting apartment complexes paying particular attention to
the "hot spot" area around 144th and Tukwila International Blvd. These patrols would
involve regular, frequent inspections of exterior conditions, such as junk vehicles,
overflowing dumpsters and landscape maintenance.
COW Memo
April 11, 2005
Page 6
4. Communicate to residents through Hazelnut articles, flyers, and possible general
mailings that code enforcement will be looking for specific code violations in
residential neighborhoods, that we can assist with identifying junk vehicles for proper
removal, and that we can assist tenants with problems related to unresponsive
landlords and substandard conditions in apartments.
Analyzing the effectiveness of these four items in 18 months would give us good data for
moving forward with additional changes, such as licensing and required inspection of
apartments.
Impacts to Staffing
Implementing a proactive approach to code enforcement would require additional
staffing. One additional Code Enforcement Officer and one full-time administrative
support person would be the minimum requirement to accomplish the initial proposal. In
real terms, this would be the equivalent of an additional 1.5 FTE.
Below is a cost summary for 2005,2006 and beyond:
2005
Start by increasing staff by .5 FTE (mid-year)
(This amount has been approved for the 2005 budget)
$30,000
2006
Salary/Benefits
Vehicle Purchase
Miscellaneous hard assets (equip/computer/legal)
$86,000
$22,000
$20,000
2007 and beyond
Salary/Benefits for 1.5 additional FTE
$86-96,000
Next Steps
Based on the COW's direction, staff is prepared to start the phase-in of proactive code
enforcement in the next several months. A comprehensive communication plan for
Tukwila residents needs to be developed as well as streamlined processes for the
expected higher volume of cases.
Proactive Code Enforcement
January 13, 2004
Problem: Code violations exist throughout the city that may not be addressed because no
citizen complaints are received.
Existing Condition: The City ofTukwila's Code Enforcement program currently works
on a complaint basis. We do not proactively enforce nuisance violations. Complaints
received from City employees are investigated, as are complaints received from citizens
at large, but we do not condu,ct emphasis patrols as a general rule.' .
Discussion: Proactive code enforcement of certain nuisance violations could improve the
appearance of neighborhoods and establish a higher standard overall for the City.
Potential proactive campaigns could be for junk vehicles, illegal vehicle parking in the
residential areas, trash and -debris. visible from the street, severe weed overgrowth or
obvious and severe structural deterioration.
City of SeaTac practices proactive code enforcement for certain violations. (See the
reverse side for examples of that City's Code Enforcement policies.)
1. Should these proactive investigations be pri~arily in the residential areas?
2. Should we designate a particular neighborhood for emphasis patrol (2005 is the year
of Cascade View, for instance)? .
3. Or, should the City concentrate on a particular type of violation Gunk vehicles or
vehicle parking, say) in all the residential areas?
Advantages: City wide and region wide perceptions of neighborhood standards will
slowly change due to the communication and enforcement effort that would be a
necessary part of any proactive enforcement.
Successful abatement of nuisances.
Disadvantages: Current staffing assignments would need to be reallocated in order to be
more proactive or more staff would be needed. Tukwila may gain a reputation for
interference in private matters.
Q;\mcb\HOUSING\Proactive Code enforcement-doc
EXHIBIT A-I
Rental Housing Licensing
January 13, 2004
Problem: There is a perception that rental housing is the source of the majority of calls for
service and code violations in residential neighborhoods. Without accurate information this
assumption cannot be demonstrated.
Existing Condition: The City requires owners of rental property consisting of five or more.
units to obtain an annual business license. Single family, duplex, triplex and fourplex units
are not asked to comply with the licensing requirement.
Di~cussion: The C{ty has no way ~fknowing how many rental dwelling units or how many
accessory dwelling units may exist.
. -
Is it desirable to require a business license for single family, duplex, triplex and fourplex
owners?
)> City ofSeaTac requires all rental properties to obtain a business license.
)> City of Kent requires properties with three or more units to get a business
license;
)> City ofBurien requires properties with four or more units to get a rental housing
license (for a fee) and a "no-fee" business license. In Bunen, the fees generated
are dedicated to crime prevention specifically related to rental housing.
Since residential rentals are generally "for profit" operations, it is reasonable for the City to
require a business license.
Ifa rental property is the subject of repeated code enforcement complaints (such as more
than two per year) would the City withold or revoke the business license until the violations
are resolved?
Advantages:
The City would have regularly updated contact information provided on the buiness license
application fonn.
Information provided on the business license form would be helful in establishing occupancy
limits (based upon the standards in the adopted International Property Maintenance Code)
and other code rdated items.
Having better data on the total number of dwelling units and the percentage of rentals may be
helpful in analyzing housing capacity in the City as well as ways to improve the City's
housing programs and services.
Disadvantages:
Staff workload to process the licenses.
Resistance from owners of sma1l retal properties.
Difficulty of enforcement.
EXHIBIT
A-2
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community DeYelopment
Steve Lancaster, Director
TO:
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROl\tI:
Steve Lancaster, Director of Dept. of Community Development
~VJ-
DATE:
March 4,2005
SUBJ:
Using Code Enforcement to Improve Housing Stock
Back{!round
In January of this year, Code Enforcement presented two issue papers for review by City Council- at'their
annual retreat, Proactive.Code Enforcement, and Rental HQusing Licensing (See Attachments A and B).
The intent of this paper is to explore these two issues in greater depth and solicit direction from City
Counc il.
Problem
City Council has expressed a desire to improve the overall housing stock ill the community. Some of
Tukwila's neighborhoods struggle to attract long-term residents; due at least partly to issues of housing
conditions, debris, junk vehicles and other nuisances. This leads to high turnover rates, less comlnunity
investment and perpetuates the cycle of deterioration.
Possible Solutions
1. Take a more Dro-active aPDroach in code enforcement
It is staffs belief that a more pro-active approach to code enforcement issues in residential areas for
specific types of violations (dangerous buildings, junk vehicles, trash, parking) would have a positive
impact on the appearance of Tukwila neighborhoods, by raising standards and expectations. The
difficulty in dealing with complaint based code enforcement is that it usually involves one property only,
in a neighborhood where there may be a multitude of similar or related violations on neighboring sites.
While the City may be able to resolve issues at the "reported" site, notl1ing is addressed on surrounding
properties. Changes are virtually "unnoticed" in most cases. Proactive code enforcement can make a real
difference in improving the appearance of entire neighborhoods.
Existing ordinances and regulations (the International Property Maintenance Code, Tukwila Municipal
Cbde for nuisances) already provide the needed enforcement tools to deal with issues that would arise as a
result of a more aggressive approach to code enforcement.
EXHIBIT
B-1
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
Memo to CAP on Housing
March 4, 2005
Page 2
The City of SeaTac has taken a balanced approach by establishing a priority list for proactive vs. re-active
code enforcement:
City of SeaTac
Code Enforcement Policies
Proactive Reactive
Improperly disposed garbage Work without Permits
(Proactive by building
inspectors)
Dangerous Buildings Substandard housing-mirior
Attractive Nuisances. *Noise
.Inoperable/Junk Vehicles *Minor residential parking
Overgrown vegetation * Fences
Discarded items *Non-domestic animals
Graffiti *Residential rental business
license
Proactive Reactive
Major illegal Residential parking Metal canopy structures
(more than two parked on grass)
Commercial Cargo Containers Residential cargo containers
Signs Garage sales
Commercial business license Illegal duplex.
Home occupation-business license Vacant buildings
Commercial parking
Substandard housing - major
Tent/canopy structures . Tent/canopy structures
. Appearance of newness . More than 3 tent/canopies on
. More than one canopy in front yard one lot
. Tent structure in front yard . Canopy located in front yard
. No primary residence setback
. Exceeds 15' in height . Canopy in front yard without
neighbor approval
. Closer than 3' to side property
line
. Exceeding lot coverage
limitations
. Fabric/material not flame
retardant
. Color of tent or canopy
. Structure not anchored per
manufacturer's specs
. Structure used for other than
storage
* Wait for complaint - give verbal warning
Memo to CAP on Housing
March 4, 2005
Page 3
Several neighboring cities take a pro-active approach in addressing a core set of code violations. For
instance, SeaTac has prioritized a comprehensive list of violations and determined which issues will be
dealt with pro-actively. Code Enforcement staff are passionate about the fact that this approach has
dramatically reduced certain types of violations, and improved the overall appearance of "problem"
neighborhoods. (Attachment C)
Currently, Tukwila Code Enforcement staff investigate the following types of violations: trash/debris,
signs, substandard housing, illegal use, quilding without required permits, abandoned and junk vehicles,
vehicle parking/storage, weed overgrowth, misc. (noise, animals, odors, etc)
Staff is seek,ing Council direction. in prioritizing those violations that, when addressed pro-actively, would
have the most positive impact on housing conditions in Tukwila.
2. Business Licenses for Multi-Familv Property/Accessory DweUinf! Units
Another approach might be to consider requiring a business license for all rental units. The Housing
Needs Assessment of June, 2004 prepared by Huckell/\Veinmann Associates, Inc. validated the belief that
the majority of Tukwila households (57.6%) are renters. Tukwila is one of two communities in South
King County in which there are more renters than owners. The composition of Tukwila's housing stock
is unique in that it has fewer single family structures and more larger multi-family properties. Nearly
20% of the City's single family housing stock is renter-occupied.
Currently, the City only requires owners of rental property consisting of five or more units to obtain an
annual business license. Single family, duplex, triplex and fourplex units are exempt from this
requirement.
A business license requirement for all rental units is not unusual- it is a require"ment that has been
implemented all over the country and throughout Washington State (see Attachnlent D). Given that the
majority of Tukwila households are renters it is probable that the majority of our code enforcement cases
in the residential areas involve renter occupied housing. A business license requirement for rental
housing would give us an additional tool to gain compliance. Staff believes that some landlords are
blissfully unaware of the condition of their property or how their tenants are behaving in the community.
A business license annually renewed, coupled with occasional inspections of the grounds could assist the
landlords in ridding themselves of undesirable tenants - ~~The City won't renew my license until the junk
vehicles are gone. This is grounds for eviction." It would also send a message to tenants that Tukwila
won't tolerate the mess any longer. An annually renewed business license would ensure that we have
current contact information for the owner, including phone numbers. A fee-reduction may be incentive
for landlords to participate in Crime-Free Multi-Housing programs and is something that should be
considered as well.
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Memo to CAP on Housing
March 4, 2005
Page 4
A subset of rental licensing involves Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Not all AD Us are occupied by
family members. Some units are used as rentals, which is permitted under Tukwila regulations. In order.
to meet the State's mandated housing goals, it is important we identify all housing in our community. In
2004, Code Enforcement investigated several complaints of illegal ADU's Code Enforcement believes
this is only the tip of this iceberg. Usually these complaints involved garage or olltbuilding conversions
to living quarters without permit. Tukwila code requires that ADUs be in attached structures constructed
to blend in with the main structure so as to appear to be a single family residence. Only one ADU is
permitted for each single family property. The real concerns regarding ADUs have to do with adequacy
of egress, adequate parking for tenants, and use of substandard structures (sheds, garages, etc.) as living
quarters. Illegal conversions undoubtedly also entail illegal and unpermitted electrical and plumbing
installations and possibly inadequate se\ver or septic systems.
In order to identify and ensure th(lt structures used as ADU's meet our regulations, the City may want to
consider requiring registration for each unit. Registration would give the City a more complete picture of
the nature of the housing stock in the City. If an ADD is rented, the property owner would then need to
obtain a business license. The registration process could be implemented gradually over one or two years,
allowing for an "amnesty" period and be a no-fee or very low- fee cost. It could also include some form
of cursory inspection to ensure basic adherence to building, fire and housing code standards.
Summary
Proactive code enforcement of specific types of violations will have a positive affect on raising housing.
standards in Tukwila. Suggested items to enforce proactively are junk vehicles, vehicle parking
violations (more than two or three cars parked illegally on private property), trash and debris, dangerous
buildings, and weed overgrowth. There are two possible approaches to proactive code enforcement:
a) geographically (neighborhood by neighborhood) or, b) target specific violations, City-wide. Staff
recommends a geographic approach.
Implementing a business license req uirement for all rental units and ADD's could be phased in
gradually, over time. Impacts on staffing would be felt by the City Clerk's office, code enforcement and
building departments. Modifications or enhancements to existing software may also be required to handle
the volume of data this activity would generate.
Staff requests feedback from Council on proactive. enforcement priorities and rental licensing so that we
can begin planning our 2006 budget proposals. Implementing proactive code enforcement in 2006 would
have the following budget impact:
Salary/benefits for 1.5 additional staff
Vehicle
Misc. hard assets (equip./computer/legal)
$86,000 (annual)
19,000 (depreciated over 5 yrs)
20,000 (variable cost)
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
March 15, 2005
Present:
Joe Duffie, Chair, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson
Rhonda Berry, Peter Beckwith, Jack Pace, Steve Lancaster, Kathy Stetson, Nora
Gierloff, Moira Bradshaw, Derek Speck, Lucy Lauterbach
1. Update on Code Enforcement Kathy gave a report on code enforcement issues for the past
year. The highest numbers of complaints were received in the following categories: building,
trash and vehicles. Kathy explained that Building Department violations have been incorporated
in to the tracking system used for zoning and nuisance code violations, making follow up easier.
She showed before and after picture~'of several major code violation cases which culminated in
property being cleaned up and illegal uses and derelict buildings removed. Forty-eight cases
from 1999-:2003 were also closed and three hundred and twenty new cases were opened and
investigated in 2004. Kathy concluded by referring to the new International Property
Maintenance Code, regulations for vehicle parking and storage, and tax lien ordinances as
valuable tools for Code Enforcement to use. Information.
2. Hearine Examiner Services The city currently contract with the City of Renton for Hearing
Examiner Services. The City of Seattle has submitted a proposal to provide those services for us,
and it appears that proposal holds several advantages for Tukwila. The Seattle examiner costs
$70/hour compared to the Renton examiner cost of$100/hour. Seattle is also willing to work
evenings and weekends, which Renton would not do. Seattle will also hold hearings in Tukwila,
another advantage over current practice. The committee members supported the change.
Recommend interlocal aereement to COW.
",1/ 3. Usine Code Enforcement to Improve Housine Stock As a follow on to materials provided
;;" for the City Council retreat, DCD staff proposed options for improving the housing stock in
. Tukwila. The first decision the Council will make is whether to be pro-active or re-active in code
enforcement. If the city is pro-active another decision will be which issues are most important to
focus on, and whether the focus should be on one or two issues, or instead on cleaning up one
geographic area for several issues.
The City of Sea Tac has been pro-active in addressing some basic code violations. On other
issues they are reactive. Tukwila is now reactive on all code violations, with properties being
investigated only after a complaint is received. Kathy said that approach has resulted in
addressing an issue at one house, while houses on both sides of that house may have the same
violation, but not be the source of a complaint.
The committee supported a more pro-active approach, though Joan hoped to use data from the
housing study to substantiate where there are problems with the housing stock. Dennis said he
would focus on trash and vehicles for both residential areas and multi-family units. He would
like to focus on cleaning up deteriorated and poorly maintained apartments. The committee
talked about joining forces with the police effort to clean up the area around S. 144th/Tukwila
International Boulevard (TIB).
EXHIBIT B-2
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
March 15,2005
A second decision is whether the city should require a business license for multi-family and
accessory dwelling units. Dennis thought there was not a council consensus on this issue, though
he and Joe supported it and Joan would like more infonnation on it. Kathy reported being
allowed in one apartment unit with obvious health and safety violations. Mandatory inspections
of-apartment units is also an option that could come with licensing, though the legality of that is
unclear. Refer issue to COW.
4. Proposed code amendments Th~; committee considered ten draft code amendments. Staff
had listed options, and included recommendations on each amendment. Because cities are
required by State law to accept manufactured homes beginning July 1 st this year, City standards
need to be e'stablished.. Nora said manufactured homes come in a range of quality, from very
basic trailer types to homes hard to distinguish from stick-built homes. Staff had written changes
to the single family dwelling code that manufactured homes would need to follow, and the
recorrimendations would lead to a higher quality manufactured home. The committee largely
followed the staff recommendations. Committee members had some questions about appropriate
requirements for condo conversions and which requirements might be appropriate, and on
whether a dog kennel was appropriate in the urban center. Refer issues to Plannin2:
Commission.
5. Sin2:le Family Nei2hborhood Housin2: Options Moira said most developments for single
family homes put in a standard home with a garage in front. The Comprehensive Plan
encourages a range of housing types. Some options include cottage housing, where small homes
are clustered around a common green, with parking in the back or on the sides, and porches
facing one another. There is an opportunity for this type of housing in a demonstration project in
the city, though an ordinance would need to be passed to allow that. The committee supported
cottage housing on a demonstration proj ect basis. Return to Committee with suecific
recommendations for allowint! demonstration pro1ects.
6. Aerial survey DCD has budgeted an aerial survey of the entire city and is eager to proceed
with that survey before the trees leaf out any more than they already have. The photos will be
used to update the city GIS (geographic infonnation system). Funding comes from both the DCD
and Public Works budgets. Recommend contract for aerial photo2rauhy to Re2ular Meetint!.
Minutes by L. Lauterbach
?~U - Committee chair approval
.
City of SeaTac
Proactive Vs. Reactive Complaints
F or All Property (Residential and Conlmercial)
Updated 2/22/05
Proactive
Improperly disposed garbage
Reactive
Work without permits (Proactive by building
ins ectors
Substandard housin -minor
* Noise
* Minor residential arkin
* Fences
* Non-domestic animals
* Residential rental business license
Metal cano structures
Residential cargo containers
Dan erous buildin s
Attractive nuisances
Ino erableFunk vehicles
Over rown ve etation
Discarded items
Graffiti
Ma'or residential arkin see note below
Commercial cargo containers
Si ns
Commercial business license
Home occu ation-business license
Commercial arkin
Substandard housin -ma'or
Tent/canopy structures
. Appearance of newness
. More than one canopy in front yard
. Tent structure in front yard
. No primary residence
. Exceeds 15' in height
* Wait for com
Tent/canopy structures
. More than three tent/canopies on one lot
. Canopy located in front yard setback
. Canopy in front yard without neighbor
. approval
. Closer than 3' to side property line
. Exceeding lot coverage limitations
. Fabric/material not flame retardant
. Color of tent or canopy
. Structure not anchored per manufacture's
specifications
· Structure used for other than stora e
laint-- ive verbal warnin
Note: A major residential parking violation is one that noticeably stands out as an eyesore.
This typically means more than two cars parked on a dirt or grass surface. However, it could
consist of only two vehicles if the yard is marked with tire tracks.
EXHIBIT C
CITY OF TUKWILA
MEMORANDUM
1D:
Kathy Stetson
FROM:
Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney
DATE:
April 5, 2005
RE:
Legal Issues Related to Regulating Rental-Housing Units
I. ISSUE.
The City is currently evaluating different proposals for regulating rental-housing units in
Tukwila with the goal of improving the housing stock. The City Attorney's office researched
legal issues that may arise in pursuing different options.
II. LEGAL ANALYSIS.
A. Requiring a Rental License.
Cities may require rental-housing units to obtain a rental license. This authority is
granted pursuant to RCW 35A.11.020, which allows cities to adopt and enforce ordinances that
relate to and regulate municipal affairs. Specifically, cities may regulate the ownership, .
maintenance, protection, restoration, regulation, use, leasing, and disposition of real property of
all kinds within the limits of the Constitution. fd Regulation authority is also granted pursuant
to the Washington State Constitution Art. 11 911, which allows cities to regulate through their
police powers. Therefore, Tukwila may regulate rental-housing units by requiring the landlord
to obtain a license.
B. Charging a Fee for the License.
A city may charge a fee for the administrative costs of regulating rental-housing units.
Margola Associates v. City of Seattle, 121 Wn.2d 625, 634, 854 P.2d 23 (1993). However, fees
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charged that do not relate to the cost of regulating rental-housing units are classified as a tax, and
unless some taxing authority exists, the fees are unlawful. ld. at 634-35. For example, the
Court has found that a fee imposed on apartment building owners is unlawful if part of the fee is
used to fund housing code inspections of buildings that are not used as apartments. ld. at 640.
As a rule of thumb, when determining the amount for a license it should be considered that a fee
constitutes a tax rather than a regulatory fee when those paying the fee are not directly benefited
by the services funded by the fee. Id.
C. 'Attaching Conditions to the License.
Conditions may be attached to a rental license so long as the conditions do not infringe on
a constitutionally protected right. A condition may be challenged either as an unconstitutional
taking or as a violation of substantive due process. Id. at 643. To avoid a takings claim, the City
needs to show that the condition merely safeguards the public health, safety, and welfare and that
the condition is not to provide an affirmative public benefit or to infringe on a fundamental
attribute of ownership. Id. at 645. To avoid a substantive due process claim, the City needs to
show that the condition is aimed at achieving a legitimate public purpose; 2) the condition is
reasonably necessary to achieve that purpose; and 3) the condition is not unduly oppressive to
the landlord. Id 649. As the above analysis is merely a simple overview of well-developed
constitutional case law, any conditions placed on a license should be reviewed by the City
Attorney's office prior to being implemented.
D. Enforcing the License.
Cities may enforce a rental license in the same way they lawfully enforce their municipal
code. For Tukwila, the code enforcement officer is charged with the responsibility of enforcing
the provisions of the TMC. TMC. 8.45.040(A).
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E. Inspecting the Inside of a Rental-Housing Unit.
A rental-housing unit may be searched for a housing code violation if the renter consents
to the search. City of Seattle v. McCready, 124 Wn.2d 300, 305, 877 P.2d 686 (1994). If the
renter does not consent, but the landlord consents, the landlord may use his or her authority
under the Landlord Tenant Act, the "right of entry" statute RCW 59.18.150 to allow for a search
of the premises. Any information obtained in the search may then be used against the landlord.
City of Seattle, 124 Wn.2d at 305. However, a warrant is required to search a rental-housing unit
for a housing code violation if- the renter and landlord do not consent. Columbia Basin
Apartment Association v. Pasco, 268 F.3d 791, 805 (2001).
Unfortunately, as the law stands, it is difficult for the City to obtain a warrant for a
housing code violation. A municipal court, even with probable cause, may only issue a warrant
for a housing code violation that constitutes a crime and not for a violation that only constitutes a
civil infraction. City of Seattle, 124 Wn.2d at 310. It appears that currently, the Superior Court
does not have jurisdiction either to issue a warrant for housing code violations. In City of Seattle
v. McCready, 123 Wn.2d 260, 281, 868 P.2d 134 (1994) (the first of two cases with the same
name dealing with Seattle's housing code regulations), the Washington State Supreme Court
invalidated warrants issued by the Superior Court for housing code violations based on the
Superior Court's lack of jurisdiction. Therefore, it appears that the City cannot obtain a warrant
for a housing code violation that constitutes only a civil infraction.
It is the City Attorney's understanding that the City of Pasco is currently litigating
whether the Landlord Tenant Act, the "right of entry" statute, RCW 59.18.150, or any other
statute for that matter, provides the requisite authority for a city to require a landlord to inspect a
rental-housing unit and if necessary, require the landlord to obtain a court order to enter into a
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non-consenting renter's housing unit. It is hoped that the Pasco case will resolve the procedure
for how a city can enforce inspections of the inside of rental-housing units.
The above analysis also applies to vacant rental-housing units. The U.S. Supreme Court
has stated that entry, without consent, upon the portions of commercial premises, which are not
open to the public, may only be compelled through prosecution or physical force within the
framework of a warrant procedure. See v. City of Seattle, 387 U.S. 541, 546 (1967). However,
as a renter is not occupying the rental-housing unit, it may be possible to require the landlord to
inspect the inside of the-vacant unit in order to obtain a rental license. It is hoped that the Pasco
case will also shed light on this issue as well.
III. ANOTHER OPTION TO CONSIDER.
Given the legal constraints relative to entry into rental-housing units, a phased approach
may be a viable option. Under this theory, the City could immediately begin to focus on the
exterior of rental-housing units while waiting until the Pasco case has finished the appellate
process to develop alternatives for interior inspections. I have attached a draft code relative to
property maintenance. If this approach is determined to be desirable, our office could look at
adopting this code to regulate rental-housing units.
If additional legal issues arise during the course of evaluating the different proposals for
regulating rental-housing units, please let us know.
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Rental housing matrix
Jurisdietion
Business
License?
Required
Inspections?
Which
Codes?
Comments
Fees
Auburn, WA
m/w/m(oieubunv.we.uo
Yes, for aU rental
properties
(recently
changed from 8
or more units)
Yes. Annual inspections
of common areas
conducted by Fire
Department
1997 Uniform
Housing Code
Business Iicenses for all rental
units ordinance passed
recently. After July 1 all rental
units including single family
must have business Iicense.
$35.00/vear
Burien, WA
www.ci.burien.wa.us
____
Yes for 4 ar more
units
No
1. Fees generated are
dedicated to crime prevention
in rental housing.
2. Fee is reduced for
participation in CFMH
program.
3. Iicense can be suspended
4-24 units =$1OO/vr
25or more =$2OO/vr
Des Moines, WA
www.desmoineswa.gov
Yes for all rental
units including
single family.
Yes, annual inspections
conducted by Fire Dept.
2003 IPMC
1. Fee reduction for
participation in CFMH
program.
2. New business Iicense
required if property is sold.
Single Family $30
2 or more units $150
•
initial
$50.00 renewal
$75.UO initial fee
$50.00 renewal
$50.00 ona-Unne
inspection fee
�V
Federal Way, WA
www.ci.federal-
way.wa.us
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Kent, \�A
www.ci.kent.wa.us
Yes,
apartments run
by a property
management
company only.
No single family,
duplex, etc.
�o
2003
1887UHC
1997 UCADB
-------'------75.0Oin�a
'
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Yea.forDor
more units
-- ------ ------------------
Yes, Fire department
inspects multi-family
only. No inspections for
single family.
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Rental housing matrix
Jurisdiction
Business
License?
Required
Inspections?
Which
Codes?
Comments
Fees
Lacey, WA
Yes, 5 or more
1. Requires Iocal contact
$5.00 per unit with a
units
information ifowner lives more
than 50 miles from Lacey.
maximum of $500 per
complex.
www.cilacey.ma.ua
2. Fee is waived if owners (or
on-site managers) complete
CPTED and CFMH programs.
3. Changes in ownership
requires new license.
4. 1096 offees collected are
designated for CPTED and
CFMH programs. .
'
Lynnwood, WA
Yes, for aU rental
Asks the landiord how
1. License application
w/w/w/oi/mnnwxzodwe.0
s
units
often inspections are
done by tandiord.
supp!emental form requests
specific information on the
nature of the rental occupants
and whether or not the landiord
uses aconnrneroia|
credit/background agency to
tenants.
cheohonpropspaot|vetanenta
2. Encourages, but does not
require, participation in CFMH
program.
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Rental housing matrix
Jurisdi6tion
Business
License?
Required
Inspections?
Which
Codes?
Comments
Fees
Renton, WA
www.ci.renton.wa.us
No
Attempted to implement -
business license requirement
for rentals (larger than duplex)
in January 2004, but the
Council received such a "push-
back" from Apartment owners
that the whole thing died.
According to the City Clerk's
office, she is in limbo at the
present time as to whether or
not Renton will be requiring
business licenses for rental
units.
n/a
SeaTac, WA
www.ci.seatac.wa.us
Yes, for all rental
properties
including single
family
Yes, Fire department
inspects multi - family
only. No inspections for
single family.
2003 IPMC
1. Do not pursue or actively
enforce business licenses for
single family rentals.
2. License fee is waived if
managers complete CFMH
program.
3. ADU's are required to
"register ". Inspections of all
ADU's are conducted to
ensure that they meet code
requirements.
$35.00 /year
Tacoma, WA
www.tacoma.wa.us
Toppenish, WA
www.toppenish.wa.us
Yes, all rental
units
$72.00 /yr
$10.00 per unit,
minimum of $25
Yes, all rental
units
1. All businesses must certify
on license that the building and
premises are in substantial
compliance with city
ordinances.
2. All business license holders
are required to maintain the
exterior of their premises free
from litter.
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Rental housing matrix
Jurisdiction
Business
License?
Required
Inspections?
Which
Codes?
Comments
Fees
Hopkins, MN
(Suburb of
Minneapolis /St. Paul
with a population of
approx. 17,000. Seems
to be similar to Tukwila)
www.hopkinsmn.com
Yes, for all rental
units
Initial inspection is
required upon first
application for business
license. All rental
properties are subject to
random property
maintenance inspection
by the City housing
inspector after the initial
required inspection.
Inspector contacts
owner /manager to set
appointment. Owners
can request an
inspection.
Spoke with the City Clerk -
about the process. Recently
changed the ordinance from
"registration" to "business
license" requirement. They
are proactive and pursue
compliance aggressively using
the civil citation process.
Fines are assessed against
the taxes if unpaid. "They pay
one way or the other."
Single Family
(includes individually
owned condos and
townhouses) $20.00
Duplex (2 units)
$10.00
3 or more units
$20.00 per building +
$5.00 per unit
Other cities and counties have implemented various forms of Iicensin9 and inspection
programs for rental housing:
__
City of Fremont, CA
www.fremont.ca.us
.
City of West Lafayette, IN.
www.city.west- lafayette.in.us
www.ns.cglendale.ca.us
City of Glendale CA
City of Storm Lake IA
www.stormlake.org I.
_ __ _ _ _
Hillsborough County FL
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
City of Boulder CO
www.ci.boulder.co.us
_ „_.__._
Village of Mt. Prospect IL
www.mountprospect.org
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CO UNCIL AGENDA SiiwosIs
Llitia/s ITEM NO.
I I PA 1 �'leet111g Date I Prepared b)' Mayor's review I Council r2'Ulew
t +ui\�� B. Miles f
04 -11 -05 S. Lancast4
ITEM INFORMATION
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CAS NUMBER: REF 04-144 05-065 ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE:(NOVEMBER 22, 2004) 4/11/05
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Proposed changes to TMC Title 19, regarding certain types of signage within the City.
CATEGORY Discussion E Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award E Public Hearing n Other
A'IIg Date
4/11/05 AN Date Altg Date 11Itg Date AItg Date AItg Date Altg Date
SPONSOR E Council Mayor Human Services
Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R ❑Police 1 PW
SPONSOR'S The proposed changes to TMC Title 19 would allow scoreboards, video displays on
SUMMARY scoreboards, clarify that some signs are not regulated under the City's sign code, increase the
number of signs for some uses in residential zones, allow for greater sign area for museums
and remove all references to the Uniform Building Code (UBC).
REVIEWED BY E COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte E F &S Cmte E Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. n Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 2 -15 -2005
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discuss item and forward to next regular meeting for a public
SPONSOR /ADMIN. hearing, consideration, and adoption.
COMiMIrIEE Same as sponsor.
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$N /A $N /A $N /A
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
04 -11 -05 Memorandum from S. Lancaster dated 03- 30 -05.
Minutes Community Affairs Parks Committee February 15, 2005
Planning Commission Staff Report dated 11- 08 -04.
Proposed Ordinance Draft format.
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet} Mayor
Department of Community Development
Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMO
RE:
Committee of the Whole
Stev~ Lanc~st~r, DirectoY vJ
Sign Code Revisions
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
March 30, 2005
On November 18, 2004, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and passed a
motion proposing minor changes to the City's sign code. The proposed changes went to
CAP on February 15,2005. Following the CAP meeting, staff prepared a draft ordinance
that incorporated the comments staff received trom committee members.
The proposed amendments address the following areas of the sign code:
1. Scoreboards would be permitted at sports fields located in the LDR zone with a
public recreation overlay.
2. Video Displays on scoreboards at sports stadiums would be permitted with a seating
capacity greater than 2,000 persons. The placement of such a sign would require
special permission trom the Director of Community Development.
3. Clarify that certain signs are not regulated under the City's sign code. This code
amendment would clarify that signs not legible trom the public right of way,
adjacent properties, or other business are not regulated under the sign code.
4. Increase the number of pen11anent signs permitted at Public Facilities, Conditional
Uses, and Churches in residential zones to be consistent with what is allowed for
commercial properties.
5. Allow for greater signage at Museums.
6. Delete all references to the Uniform Building Code.
If COW has no significant changes this item will be fonvarded to the May 2,2005 meeting
for a public hearing and possible adoption.
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Community and Parks Committee
Febnlary 15, 2005
Present:
Joe Duffie, Chair; Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson
Evie Boykan, Jack Pace, Brandon rvfiles, Paul Surek, Bruce Fletcher, Nick Olivas,
Dave Haynes, Rhonda Berry, Kevin Fuhrer, Derek Speck, Lucy Lauterbach;
ivIichael Brown-Johnson Braund; Annie Dooks and Paul Berry- Wet HiU
Annexation .
1. Interlocal A2reement with Tuk,vila School District for Human Services Evie explained
that the City has contracted with service providers who provide some services on the school
grounds. Because administrations and school board members change, Evie thought ita good idea
to have an interlocal agreement coveting human service use of the schools. The Committee
agreed it was a good idea, and said they supported the interlocal. The school district is reviewing
it no\v also. Recommend interlocal.to CO\V.
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2. \Vest Hill Annexation Annie spoke first, saying that annexation was an open issue on the
\Vest Hill. Most of the area is in the Renton school district. Their main business revenues come
from t\VO casinos and a bo\vling alley. It is a largely residential area. King County has started a
study that will give information about their area, and they are in turn finding information from
Renton, Seattle and perhaps Tukwila. They asked what Tukwila's interest in annexation might
be, and if there was any interest at all, they would include Tukwila in their study. Dennis talked
about his own efforts at aQl1exation, and expressed appreciation to Annie and Paul for their work.
He said he drove around the area, and saw the roads allIed north and south in the \Vest Hill area.
He thought there were almost no connections bet\veen West Hill and Tukwila in any social,
community, school or other manner. Joan said the City is no\v very busy with the armexation
with an area that was in our potential Annexation Area for a long time. She thought that would
preclude any other annexations in the near term. Refer issue of Tukwila's interest in
annexation to CO\V.
,.V3. Planning Commission Sien Code Recommendations The Committee started to work
./j though the amendments that had been charted in a matrix. Dennis had several questions on the
summary memo before the matrix. Going through the new regulations, he expressed concern
about the non-sport use of the animated scoreboards, and \vhether "minimal" 'off-site viewing
would be disruptive or bothersome to anyone. Brandon explained that though scoreboard will be
allowed in LDR zones that have a Public Recreation Overlay, the only two signs now are at
Foster High and Starfire. The changes would allo\v video displaces at sports stadiums that seat
2,000 people. The code change clarifies that signs that are not clearly visible from the public
right of way or adjacent properties are not regulated under the sign code. It increases the number
of permanent signs permitted at Public Facilities in residential zones to be consistent with what is
permitted at commercial properties. It also calls for greater signage at the Ivluseum of Flight.
Fonvard sign cod.e changes to CO\V.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning COlTIlTIission
FROM: Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner
RE: Proposed Sign Code Changes
DATE: November 8,2004
ATTACH1\1ENTS: A: Aerial Photo ofFt. Dent Park
B: Aerial'Photo of Foster Golf Course
C: Aerial Photo of Museum of Flight
D: -Example of Campus style banners
Introduction
The City has been approached by the new Starfire soccer facility at Ft. Dent Park, Foster
Golf Course and the MUSeUlTI of Flight to amend the City's existing sign code to allow
signage for public facilities.
The existing City Sign Code was adopted in the early 1980s. The original sign code was
developed to regulate business parks and commercial development in the TUC environment.
Subsequent annexations, City acquisitions, and City capital projects have presented unique
circumstances where particular business that do not fit into the City's sign code regulations.
There are three specific examples:
Starfire Soccer and Softball Facility
Ft. Dent Park is zoned Low Density Residential (LDR) with a public recreation overlay.
Surrounding land uses include office, commercial, the Green River, railroad tracks, and
industrial uses. Access to the park is via Ft. Dent Way, a private drive which intersects with
Interurban Avenue South.
Starfire has approached the City in regards to the installation of scoreboards, the use of
smaller promotional signs within the facility, and the desire to have an animated sign.
Scoreboards
Background
Under the existing code, scoreboards are considered signs and subject to the limitations
placed on signs under TMC Title 19. Existing regulations limit a public facility in a
residential zone to one sign (freestanding or wall) for each frontage with a total sign area of
60 square feet and a maximum height of 16 feet. The existing scoreboard at Foster High
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School was pennitted using this code requirement. This however limits any future signage
at the stadium, such as a freestanding sign along S. 144th Street or a \vall sign.
The Starfire Facility is comprised of seven soccer fields, one of \vhich is the large stadium
field and the operators of the facility would like to have a scoreboard at each field. It should
be noted that there are two existing scoreboards at the two softball fields when the City
acquired the park from King County.
Starfire has asked that scoreboard not be considered signs since they do not advertise a
business and that they not be considered animated signs.
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Staff s Recommendation
Modify TMC 19.08 and provide the following definition:
Scoreboard is a visual communication device used to display the time, score, period,
quarters, innings, downs, yards to go, and any other information directly relevant to a
sporting event.
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Modify TMC 19.08.030 to note that scoreboards shall not be considered anilnated signs.
Modify TMC 19.12.050 as follovvs: 1) exempt scoreboards frOln having to obtain a sign
permit or counting towards the facilities sign allowance 2) Scoreboards Inust meet the
illumination and brightness limitations for electronic signs set forth in TMC 19.12.035 3)
Scoreboards will only be permitted on sports fields 4) Scoreboards must be oriented tovvards
the sport's field and must not be legible trom the public right ofvvay or adjacent properties.
Possible Altemative( s)
1. Do nothing; facilities that want to install scoreboards \vould have to operate under
the existing sign regu1atidns. Electronic scoreboards would not be permitted due to
the fact that they change content more than once every 24 hours and therefore would
. be considered animated signs.
Starfire has also proposed using a portion of the scoreboard to show videos before, during,
and after events at the facility. Since the videos would depict moving images they would
not be permitted.
Staff s Recommendation
Amend TMC Title 19 to permit scoreboards to have video displays that change message
more trequently than once every twenty-four hours for public facilities located in a Public
Recreation Overlay.
Such signs would be permitted subject to a Type II decision with certain limitations such as:
1. The signs are only permitted at a sports stadium that has a seating capacity of 2,000
persons or greater.
2. Only one sign will be permitted per field.
3. The video display can only be used one hour before the scheduled event, during the
event, and one hour after the scheduled event.
4. The size of the sign will be allowed to increase as the distance trom residential uses
Increases.
5. The sign must comply with the illumination and brightness level set forth in TMC
19.12.035.
6. The sign must face away from the public right of ways, public trails, and water
bodies. The animated sign must have minimal visibility trom adjacent properties,
public right of way, and public trails.
7. The sign must meet the setback requirement ofTMC 19.32.070, which is a foot of
setback from all property lines for every foot in height.
8. The sign shall meet the height standards ofTMC 19.32.140 (D) (3). This vvould
permit the height of the sign to be no greater than 35 feet, but in no case shall the
animated sign be taller than the stadium vvhere it is being used.
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Possible Alten1ative( s)
Retain the City's existing regulations regarding animated signage. Starfire .would not be
permitted to install an animated sign.
Signs (Pennanent and Temporary within Public Facilities)
Background
Many public facilities tend to have smaller signs .within the facility noting sponsorship of
fields, sponsorship of scoreboards, floor tiles recognizing sponsorship, and other types of
sign age which would differ from. other commercial businesses.
The purpose of the sign code is to establish regulations to minimize clutter and distraction
and maintain the orderly appearance of the City and the City streets. The City's sign code
does not regulate signs that are installed within buildings such as Southcenter Mall because
they are not visible from City streets or from adjacent properties.
The proposed sponsorship signs at Starfire would also not be visible from the public right of
way or from adjacent properties. The signs would be directed towards patrons that are
already on the site.
Starfire's proposal only includes temporary signs and would require that such signs be pre-
approved by the Director of Community Development or the Parks Director.
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the adjacent public street.
Staff's Recommendation
Under TMC 19.12.050 clarify that non-animated signs within Public Facilities in the Public
Recreation Overlay District that are not oriented towards the public right-of-way or adjacent
properties and are not legible from the public right of way or adjacent properties are exempt
from the City's sign regulations. Signs that are placed on Park property would require the
pennission from the Parks and Recreation Director, yet a pennit from the Department of
Community Development would not be required.
Possible Altemative(s)
1. Do nothing, require that Starfire work under the existing sign code.
2. Require the creation of a master sign plan program for large facilities such as Ft.
Dent Park. The master sign plan would be approved by the Director of DCD or the
Planning Commission. This option may prove burdensome to the applicant and the
City for signs that will not be visible from the public right ofvvay or ITom adjacent
properties.
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Foster Golf Course
Earlier this year the ne\v golf house at Foster Golf course opened to the public (See
Attachment B: Aerial Photo of Foster Golf Course). The ne\v golf house features a full
service restaurant and pro shop. As part of the improveIllents to the site, a ne\v freestanding
sign was installed along Interurban Avenue.
Permanent Signs located at Public Facilities in Public Recreation Overlay Districts
Foster Golf Course is currently zoned LDR with a Public Recreation Overlay. Under TMC
19.32, the total number of signs ~or a public facility within a residential district is based
upon the number of street frontages that border the facility. Foster Golf Course is only
bordered by Interurban Avenue and is permitted to have only one sign. However,
surrounding commercial business on Interurban Avenue are permitted to have a total of two
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Permit public facilities vvithin the Public Recreation Overlay to have two signs. The size of
vvall signs shall be limited to the area restrictions in Table 1 in TMC 19.32.140 and the size
of the freestanding size shall be limited to the table in TMC 19.32.140 (D) (c).
Possible Altemative( s)
1. Retain the City's existing sign regulations regarding signage vvithin residential
districts.
King County Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight, located on East Marginal Way South, was annexed into the City as
part of the Fire District One annexation in 1989 (See Attachment C: Aerial Photo of
Museum of Flight). -Unlike many commercial businesses in the City, the Museum of Flight
is a destination use not a pass by use. Additionally, the Museum of Flight has estimated that
up to 70 percent of their patrons are first time users.
The Museum of Flight has requested signage that is typical of signage found at Museums
and College campus (See Attachment D: Examples of Proposed Signage)
Staff's Recommendation
Provide a definition of museum under TMC 19.08. Amend TMC 19.24 to allow museums
to have two temporary event banners that do not ~xceed six percent of the wall area where
the sign will be placed or 500 square feet which ever is less. The event banners would not
have to meet the time limitations set forth in TMC 19.24.010. A permit would be required.
Possible Altemative( s)
1. Require that all signage at the Museum of Flight comply with the City's existing
sign code regulations.
Conclusion
Staff would like the input of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed changes to
the City's sign code. If a general consensus exists after tonight's meeting, staff will prepare
a draft ordinance and schedule a public hearing for the Planning Commission's next
meeting.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19,
"SIGN CODE," ADDING NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGNAGE
IN COMMERCIAL ZO~ES, INDUSTRIAL ZONES, RESIDENTIAL ZONES,
SCOREBOARDS, AND SPORTS STADIUMS; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NOS. 1274, 1617, 1770 ~67-80, 1773, 1857 ~1-6, 1892, 1913, 2004, AND 2019;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila realizes that certain uses in the City have special
signage needs that are not addressed in the City's existing Sign Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to update the Sign Code language to
address signage in certain zones where signs are typically not found; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to increase safety and minimize driver
distractions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wishes to regulate certain types of signage in the
LDR zones, Public Recreation Overlay Zones, and at museums to enhance the visual
environment of the City; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2004 the Tukwila Planning Commission, following
adequate public notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning amending
the sign code, and on November 18, 2004 adopted a motion recommending the
proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, on , the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the recommendations of
the Planning Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Title 19, "Sign Code," is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.08.010
19.08.020
19.08.030
19.08.040
19.08.050
19.08.051
19.08.055
19.08.060
19.08.070
DEFINITIONS:
Generally
Access Road
Animated Sign
Area and Background Area
Billboard
Commercial Zones
Electronic Sign
Exposed Building Face
Freestanding Sign
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19.08.080
19.08.090
19.08.100
19.08.105
19.08,110
19.08.115
19.08.120
19.08.125
19.08.130
19.08.140
19.08.150
19.08.160
19.08.170
19.08.172
19.08.175
19.08.180
19.08.190
19.08.192
19.08.195
19.08.200
19.08.210
19.08.215
19.08.217
19.08.218
19.08.220
19.08.230
19.08.240
19,08.250
19.08.260
Freeway Interchange Business Sign
Glare
Height
Holographic Display
Hotel
Industrial Zones
Internal Information Sign
Museums
Off-Premises Sign
On-Premises Sign
Permanent Sign
Planned Shopping Center (Mall)
Portable Sign
Premises
PU,blic Facility
Real Estate Sign
Real Estate Directional Sign
- Residential Zones
Scoreboard
Shared Directional Sign
Sign
Special Permission Sign
Sports Field
Sports Stadium
Temporary Sign
Traffic Markings
Traffic Sign
Uniform Building Code
Unique Sign
19.08.010 Generally
Special words used in this code shall be defined as set out in this chapter.
19.08.020 Access Road
"Access road" means a driveway, as defined in TMC 18.06.015.
19.08.030 Animated Sign
"Animated sign" means any sign or portion of which physically moves, appears to flash,
undulate, pulse, or portray explosions, fireworks, flashes of light, or blinking or chasing
lights, or which appears to move toward or away from the viewer, to expand or con-
tract, bounce, rotate, spin, twist, scroll, travel or otherwise portrays movement or
animation at a frequency more rapid than once every 24 hours. Signs or portions of
signs displaying a changing message content that is strictly limited to time, date or
temperature shall not be construed to be animated. Scoreboards shall not be considered
animated signs.
19.08.040 Area and Background Area
"Area" and "background area" means the entire face of a sign or panel upon which copy
or insignia may be placed. Where separate letters or shapes are used, the sign area shall
be that encompassed by drawing lines at the extremities of the shapes to be used.
19.08.050 Billboard
"Billboard" means a sign or visual communication device, its structure and component
parts, whose principal use is the advertising or promotion of a service or product
normally available in the general market area but not for sale or rent on the immediate
premises.
19.08.052 Commercial Zones
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"Commercial Zones" means any area of the Citv zoned 0, MUG, RCC, NCC, RC, RCtvI,
TUC, C/LI, and TVS
19.08.055 Electronic Sign
"Electronic Sign" means a sign containing a display that can be changed, by electrical,
electronic or computerized process.
19.08.060 Exposed Building Face
"Exposed building face" means that portion of the building exterior wall or tenant space
wall area of the building, together with one-half the vertical distance between eaves and
ridge of a pitched roof above it, used for sign area calculation purposes as provided
below:
1. That portion of the building wall fronting on the principal public street from
which the building has access; or
2. That portion of the building wall which fronts on an access road; or
3. That portion of the building wall wherein the principal public entrance to an
. individual tenant space within a multi-tenant building is located,
19.08.070Freestanding Sign
"Freestanding sign" means a sign installed on a permanent foundation, not attached to a
building or other structure.
19.08.080Freeway Interchange Business
"Freeway interchange business" means a business located within the areas designated on
Exhibit A of this ordinance, situated within a radius of 1,000 feet from the freeway
entry / exit point or industrial zone but not separated by a physical barrier from the
entry / exit intersection. The freeway interchange sign is primarily oriented to the
passing motorist on the adjacent freeway, and shall identify businesses such as regional
shopping malls, eating, lodging or service station facilities that serve the traveling
public. No wall-mounted sign can be classified as a IIfreeway interchange business'l
sign.
19.08.090Glare
"Glare" means the creation of an intense relative brightness exceeding 250 foot-lamberts
which causes difficulty in the observation of the general area around the sign.
19.08.100Height
"Height" means the distance measured from:
1. The lowest point of elevation of the ground between the top of the sign and a
point five feet distant from said sign, or
2. The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between
the top of the sign and the property boundary, if it is less than five feet distant from said
sign.
19.08.105Holographic Display
"Holographic display" means any display that creates a three-dimensional image through
projection.
19.08.110Hotel
"Hotel" means a building or portion thereof designed or used as a transient rental
facility as defined in TMC 18.06.440.
19.08.115 Industrial Zones
"Industrial Zones" means any area of the City zoned LI, HI, MIC/L, and MIC/H.
19.08,120Internal Information Sign
"Internal information sign" means a sign which gives directional information or identifies
specific use areas and which is necessary to maintain the orderly internal use of the
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premises, such as those signs which identify employee parking, shipping, clearance or
which restrict ingress and egress. Not included in this definition are signs which are
not directly related to an identified need for orderly internal use of the property and
off-premises or portable signs.
19.08.125 Museums
"Museums" means a non-profit institution where works of artistic, historical, and/or
scientific value are cared for, kept, and displayed.
19.08.1300ff-Premises Sign
"Off-premises sign" means any sign which is not on the same premises as the business
with which it is identified, or which cannot be classified as an on-premises sign under
TMC 19.08.140.
19.08.1400n-Premises Sign
"On-premises sign" means a sIgn which displays advertising copy specifically related to
a primary use of the premises on which it is located, including signs or sign devices
indicating the business transacted at, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the
'immediate preinises, name of the business, person, firm or corporation occupying the
premises, including signs with adjustable copy known as readerboards. Said sign must
be on the same premises as the business with which it is identified,
19.08.150Permanent Sign
"Permanent sign" means any sign which is erected without a restriction on the time
period allowed for its display as specified in this code.
19.08.160Planned Shopping Center (Mall)
"Planned shopping center (mall)" means a multiple-tenant retail development as defined
in TMC 18.06.750 (Shopping center, planned).
19.08.170Portable Sign
"Portable sign" means a sign which is not permanently affixed to a structure and is
designed for or capable of movement, except those signs explicitly designed for people
to carryon their persons or permanently affixed to motor vehicles operating in their
normal course of business.
19.08.172Premises
"Premises" means one or more contiguous lots of record (exclusive of any right-of-way),
owned or managed by the same individual or entity.
19.08.175Public Facility
"Public facility" means any facility funded with public funds which provides a service to
the general public, including but not limited to a public school, public library,
community center, public park, government facility or similar use.
19.08.180Real Estate Sign
"Real estate sign" means a sign displayed for a limited time and offering the immediate
premises for sale, rent or lease.
19.08.190Real Estate Directional Sign
"Real estate directional sign" means an off-premises sign displayed for a limited time and
offering a particular property for sale, rent or lease.
19.08.192 Residential Zones
"Residential Zones" means any area of the City zoned LDR, MDR, or HDR.
19.08.195 Scoreboards
II Scoreboards II means a visual communication device used to display the time, score,
period, quarters, innings, downs, yards to go, and any other information directly
relevant to a sporting event.
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19.08.200Shared Directional Sign
"Shared directional sign" means a directional sign erected and maintained by several
adjacent businesses as a single sign.
19.08.210Sign
"Sign" means any medium, including paint of walls, merchandise, or visual
communication device, its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to
be used to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising or identification
purposes. Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered signs.
19.08.215Special Permission Sign
"Special Pennission Sign II shall mean a sign requiring a Type 2 decision as set forth in
TMC 19.22.010, 19.22.020, 19.32.020, 19.32.080, 19.32.100, 19.32.120, 19.32.130, 19.32.140,
19.32.150 or 19.32.180.
19.08,217 Sports Field
II Sports Fieldll means an outdoor area solely dedicated to function as a place for
competitive sporting events such as but not limited to football, soccer, baseball, and
softball.
19.08.218 Sports Stadium
"Sports Stadium" means a permanent structure or complex that either partially or
completely encloses a sports field and provides fixed seating, permanent restroom
facilities, and permanent concession stands.
19.08.220Temporary Sign
"Temporary sign" means a sign which is erected for a limited time and may be used to
advertise business, community or civic projects, real estate for sale or lease, or other
special events.
19.08.230Traffic Markings
"Traffic markings" means all lines, patterns, words, colors or other devices except signs
and power-operated traffic-control devices, set into the surface of, applied upon, or
attached to the pavement or curbing or to objects within or adjacent to the roadway,
placed for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
19.08.240Traffic Sign
"Traffic sign" means a device mounted on a fixed or portable support whereby a specific
message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purposes
of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
19.03.250Uniform Building Code
"Uniform Building Code" means the currently adopted edition of thc Uniform Building
Codc, T~4C Chapter 16.01.
19.08.260Unique Sign
"Unique sign" means a building or other structure of unique design and exterior decor,
where the entire structure may be considered an advertising device, including but not
limited to shapes imitating hats, boots, tires, statues, parts of anatomy, or manufactured
items such as airplanes, cars, boats, carriages, or symbols which mayor may not contain
lettering.
Chapter 19.12
PERMITS
Sections:
19.12.010
19.12.020
19.12.030
Required
Application Procedure
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19.12.050
19.12.060
19.12.070
19.12.080
19.12.090
19.12.110
19.12.120
19.12.130
Exceptions - Permits Not Required
Criteria for Granting Variances
Fees - Permanent Signs
Fees - Temporary Signs
Fees - Work Started Prior to Permit Issuance
:tvIaintenance and Removal of Signs
Special Permit Signs and Displays
Revocation
19.12,010Required
A. No sign which is legible from the public right of way, adjacent properties, or
adjacent businesses shall hereafter be erected} re-erected} constructed or altered} except
as provided by this code and a permit for the same has been issued by the City acting
through its Planning Director} provided that a sign posted for purposes of giving public
notice pursuant to T:tvIC 18.104.110 shall be exempt from the requirements of this title.
. B. A separat~ permit is ~eq~ired for each group of signs on a single support structure
or the sign or signs for each business entity. In addition} electrical permits shall be
obtained for electrified signs.
19.12.020 Application Procedure
Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms furnished by the
Department of Community Development. Sign permits other than special permission
signs and unique signs shall be a Type 1 decision} provided that the denial of approval
for a Type 1 sign permit shall be appealable to the Planning Commission pursuant to
the provisions of TMC 18.108.020 for appeals of Type 2 decisions. Special permission
signs shall be a Type 2 decision and shall be processed pursuant to the terms of TMC
18.108.040 and .050. Unique signs shall be a Type 3 decision and shall be processed
pursuant to the terms of TMC 18.108.030. Such application shall contain the location of
the proposed sign structure by street and number or by surveyor's exhibit or legal
description} as well as the name and address of the sign contractor or erector.
19.12.030 Application for Sign Permit - Contents
When applying for a sign permit} a simple illustration showing how the proposed sign
shall look on the site shall be submitted. A vicinity map at a scale of 1 inch representing
200 feet (or larger) shall be required} showing the property on which the proposed sign
is located} the street and nearest intersection} together with a site map at the scale of 1
inch representing 20 feet (or larger) showing the location of the sign} structures} right-
of-way} easements and property lines, Elevation projections of the proposed sign shall
also be submitted with the application and shall include} but not be limited to} the
following: the sign's relationship to the property lines} easements} setback lines}
supporting structure} colors and materials and method of illumination.
19.12.050Exceptions - Permits Not Required
A. The following shall not require a permit (these exceptions shall not be construed as
relieving the owner of any sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance
and its compliance with the provisions of this code or any other law or ordinance
regulating the same):
1. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a theater marquee}
readerboard} billboard} and similar signs specifically designed for the use of
replacement copy} or the changing of the advertising copy or message on an electronic
sign} so long as the advertising copy or message is not changed at a frequency more
rapid than once every 24 hours. A change in the advertising copy or message that
occurs more rapidly than once every 24 hours will cause the sign to be considered to be
an animated sign under TMC 19.08.030 and is prohibited under TMC 19.28.010(3).
2. Repainting of an existing sign when there is no other alteration.
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3. Temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays, such as
Independence Day and Christmas, erected entirely on private property.
4. Real Estate Signs:
a. Real estate signs 16 square feet or less in area offering the immediate
premises for sale, lease or rent, except in LDR, MDR and HDR zones where the
maximum sign area allowed is 6 square feet.
b. Portable real estate directional signs (such as "A" boards), provided they
are used only when the real estate company representative, agent or seller is in
attendance at the property for sale.
c. Rigid real estate directional signs, provided they are used to advertise a
property that is currently for sale.
5. Signs not exceeding 4 square feet in area and advertising acceptance of credit
cards, provided these are locq.ted on the face of a building or upon another larger sign
background area for which a permit has been obtained.
6. One, on-premises sign not electrical or illuminated, 4 square feet in area or
'less, which is atfixed permanently on a plane parallel to the wall that is located entirely
on private property.
7. Traffic signs and/ or markings, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or
guiding traffic, whether on public or private property, Such signs and markings shall
comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways,
current edition, published by the U.s. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration.
8. Bulletin boards not over 12 square feet in area for each public, charitable or
religious institution when the same is located on the premises of said institution.
9. Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor, when placed
upon work under construction and not exceeding 32 square feet in area.
10. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection, when cut
into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other non-combustible
material.
11. Signs of utilities indicating danger and service or safety information.
12. A maximum of four internal information signs as defined in TMC 19.08.120
and as regulated by TMC Section 19.22.
13. Political signs, posters, or bills shall not exceed 32 square feet in area (if single
faced) or 64 square feet (if multi-faced); and, if located on private property, must have
the consent of the property owner or the lawful occupant thereof. Each political sign
shall be removed within 10 days following an election, except that the successful
candidates of a primary election may keep their signs on display until 10 days after the
general election, at which time they shall be promptly removed. Signs of a more
general political nature (not related to an election) are not subject to time restrictions. It
is unlawful for any person to paste, paint, affix or fasten onto the surface of any utility
pole, bridge, sidewalk, or City-owned or operated vehicle, or any public facility of any
kind any such sign, poster, bill or advertising device when such facilities are located on
public property or within public easements.
14. Window signs which are of a temporary nature for commercial businesses
and which occupy less than 25% of the window surface. Signs on or in the window
which occupy more than 25% of the window surface are permanent and will be
considered part of the overall signing permitted for the business. Such permanent
window signs shall require permits.
15. Signs of community service and fraternal organizations, including notation of
place and date of regular activity meetings.
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16. Temporary signs displayed on City of Tukwila parks property. Said signage
must be pre-approved by the Director of the Tukwila Parks Department prior to
display.
17. Scoreboards installed on sports fields and sports stadiums in LDR zones with
a Public Recreation Overlay. Such signs must meet the illumination and brightness
limitations for electronic signs set forth in TMC 19.12.035. The scoreboard must be
oriented towards the sports fields and must not be legible from the public right-of-way
and adjacent properties. If the sign is to have a video display, it does not qualify for this
exception and must meet the permit criteria laid out in TMC 19.32.200.
B. The provisions of this section shall be narrowly construed so as to effectuate the
purposes of this Title, as enumerated in TMC 19,04.020.
19.12.060Criteria for Granting Variances
A. Variance review shall be a Type 3 permit pursuant to 18.104.010. The Hearing
Examiner may grant a variance to the requirements of this code only if the applicant
demonstrates compliance with the following criteria:
1. That the variance as approved shall not constitute a grant of special privilege
which is inconsistent with the intent of this sign code, nor which contravenes the
limitation uses of property specified by the zoning classification in which this property
is located.
2. That the variance is necessary because of special circumstances relating to the
size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property to provide it
with use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and in the
zone in which the subject property is located.
3. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone
in which the subject property is located.
4. That the special conditions and circumstances prompting the variance request
do not result from the actions of the applicant.
5. That the variance as granted represents the least amount of deviation from
prescribed regulations necessary to accomplish the purpose for which the variance is
sought and which is consistent with the stated intent of this code.
6. That granting of the variance shall result in greater convenience to the public
in identifying the business location for which a sign code variance is sought.
7. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a public nuisance or
adversely affect the public safety.
B. The proposed variance shall not interfere with the location and identification of
adjacent business buildings or activities.
19.12.070Fees - Permanent Signs
An application fee shall be paid at the time of application for a permit to erect or install
a sign or device controlled by this code. The fee shall be per the Land Use Fee Schedule
most recently adopted by the City Council. This fee does not include the costs of
engineering checks nor of electrical or other inspections required by other appropriate
agencies.
19.12.080Fees - Temporary Signs
An application fee shall be paid at the time of application for a permit to erect or install
temporary signs, banners, streamers, and other special permit signs as provided in
TMC Chapter 19.24. The fee shall be per the Land Use Fee Schedule most recently
adopted by the City Council.
19.12.090Fees - Work Started Prior to Permit Issuance
Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started prior to obtaining a
permit, the fees specified in the Land Use Fee Schedule shall be doubled, but the
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payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the
requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties
prescribed herein.
19.12.110Maintenance and Removal of Signs
A. All signs together with their supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be kept in
repair and in proper state of preservation. The surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly
painted or posted at all times. The ground area shall be neat and orderly.
B. The Planning Director may order the removal or maintenance of any sign that is
not maintained in a safe and orderly condition. The order for removal or maintenance
of any sign shall be sent by the Planning Director to the person to whom the sign permit
was granted, or the property owner if no authorized permit was granted, by certified
mail, return receipt requested. If the action requested in the order is not taken within 30
days from the date of the notice, the Planning Director may direct the signs to be
removed from the premises. The permittee or owner shall be charged an amount equal
to the City cost for removal, but in no event shall the fee be less than $50.00.
19.12.120Speci~1 Perm.!t Signs _and Displays
Strings or pennants, banners and streamers, festoons of lights, clusters of flags, balloons,
searchlights and similar devices of a carnival nature may be displayed on private
property only, by special permit. Such permit shall be issued only for the grand
opening of a new enterprise or the grand opening of an enterprise under new
management. The period of the permit shall not exceed 7 days. Searchlight beams shall
not flash against any building or sweep an arc greater than 45 degrees from vertical.
19.12.130 Revocation
The Planning Director is authorized and empowered to revoke any permit upon failure
of the holder thereof to comply with any provision of this code.
Sections:
I - DESIGN
19.16.010 Conformance to Building Code Required
19.16.020 Exposed Surfaces - Appearance
19.16.030 Glare Prevention Required
19.16.035 Illumination and Brightness Levels of Signs
19.16.040 Wall-Mounted Signs
19.16.050 Signs Near Intersections or Visible from Vehicles
II - CONSTRUCTION
19.16.060 Supports to Conform to Building Code
19.16.070 Materials
19.16.080 Electrical Wiring
19.16.090 Combustible Materials Displays
19.16.100 Anchorage
I - DESIGN
19.16.010Conformance to Building Code Required
Signs and structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
requirements for structures in the Uniform Building Code, TMC Chapter 16.04.
19.16.020Exposed Surfaces - Appearance
The exposed surfaces of all signs and sign supports shall present a neat and finished
appearance, utilizing the minimum number of elements and exposed fastening devices.
19.16.030Glare Prevention Required
The signs shall be illuminated or detailed in such a way that glare is not created for
occupants of surrounding properties or for drivers or pedestrians using adjacent streets
and right-of-way.
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19.16.035 Illumination and Brightness Levels of Signs
A. All signs shall have installed ambient light monitors, and shall at all times allow
such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the electronic sign based
on ambient light conditions.
B. Maximum brightness levels for electronic signs shall not exceed 5,000 nits when
measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness, during daylight hours, and
500 nits when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness between dusk
and dawn, i.e. the time of the day between sunrise and sunset.
C. For signs using incandescent lamps, such lamps shall be no more than 15 watts.
19.16.040Wall-Mounted Signs
No part of a wall-mounted sign shall extend above the top of the wall to which the
signing is attached.
19.16.0S0Signs Near Intersection or Visible from Vehicles
Where the sign is in the vicinity of an intersection, or where the sign is intended to be
,read from moving vehicles, the graphic devices and letter styles employed shall be clear
and easy to read.
II - CONSTRUCTION
19.16.060Supports to Conform to Building Code
Sign or sign structures shall bc placed in or upon prhatc propcrty and shall be securely
built, constructed and erected in accordance TNith the requirements of the adopted
edition of the Uniform Building Codc, T~4C Chapter 16.04..
Signs and structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
requirements for structures in the Washington State Building Code, TMC Title 16,
19,16.070Materials
Materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall be the quality and grade as
specified for buildings in the adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code. In all
signs and sign structures the materials and details of construction shalt in the absence
of specified requirements, conform with the following:
1. Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with the Uniform
Building Code standards. Secondary members in contact with or directly supporting
the display surface may be formed of light gauge steet provided such members are
designed in accordance with the specifications of the design of light gauge steel as
specified in the Uniform Building Code standards and, in addition, ferrous metals shall
be galvanized. Secondary members, when formed integrally with the display surface,
shall not be less than No. 24 gauge in thickness. When not formed integrally with the
display surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12
gauge. Steel members may be connected with one galvanized or equivalent bolt
provided the connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members.
2. Anchors and supports, when of wood and embedded in the soil or within six
inches of the soil, shall be of a durable species or shall be pressure-treated with an
approved preservative. Such members shall be marked or branded by a recognized
lumber grading or inspections agency.
19.16.080Electrical Wiring
A, All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code, current edition, and shall bear the seal of a recognized testing
agency and/ or be approved by the appropriate State agency.
B. Electrical service shall be located underground or otherwise concealed from view;
meters and disconnects shall be integrated with the design or its support to conceal or
blend with it.
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19.16.090Combustible Materials Displays
All combustible gas-burning displays, fossil-fueled or other liquefied or gassified
combustible materials, used for advertising or illumination in connection with
advertising displays, must meet all federat State and municipal building and fire
regulations and codes, and be certified by a nationally recognized testing organization
such as the American Gas Association.
19.24.010
19.24.020
19.24.030
19.24.040
19.24.050
19,24.060
Chapter 19.24
TEMPORARY SIGNS
Sections:
Area Restrictions - Time Limit
Cloth Signs - Support
Cloth Signs - Projection
Cloth Signs - Clearance
Real Estate Directional Signs
Sign Identification
19.24.010 Area Restrictions - Time Limit
A. Temporary signs may not exceed a total of 64 square feet in sign face area for all
temporary signs being displayed. The number of on-premises temporary signs shall be
limited to no more than two at anyone time. Temporary signs may remain in place for
a period not exceeding 30 days, except real estate signs which may be displayed as long
as the property is for sale, or special permit signs as provided in TMC 19.12.120.
Portable real estate directional signs (such as "A" boards) are permitted only when the
real estate company representative or agent or seller is in attendance at the property for
sale. Rigid real estate directional signs are permitted provided they are used to
advertise a property that is currently for sale.
B. Temporary sign permits shall not be issued more frequently than once per
calendar quarter per business. Temporary sign permits may be renewed for an
identical period upon payment of an identical fee.
19.24.020 Cloth Signs - Support
Every temporary cloth sign, when extended over a public right-of-way, shall be
supported and attached with wire rope of 3/8-inch minimum diameter or other
material of equivalent breaking strength. No strings, fiber ropes or wood slats shall be
permitted for support or anchorage purposes, Cloth signs and panels shall be
perforated over at least 10% of their area to reduce wind resistance.
19.24.030Cloth Signs - Projection
Cloth signs may extend over public property. Such signs, when extended over a public
right-of-way, shall maintain a minimum clearance of 20 feet. Temporary signs other
than cloth, when eight feet or more above ground, may project not more than twelve
inches over public property or beyond the legal setback line.
19.24.040Cloth Signs - Clearance
Cloth signs may extend across a public right-of-way only by permission of the City
Council, and shall be subject to all related laws and ordinances.
19.24.050Real Estate Directional Signs
A. Real estate directional signs shall have a maximum size of six square feet. Such
directional signs shall not be placed closer than four feet to the edge of the public right-
of-way and shall not be placed in such a manner as to constitute a public safety hazard.
B. No more than two such signs shall be allowed at anyone intersection. Only one
sign per development shall be allowed at each intersection, Three signs (total) per
development shall be allowed.
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19.24.055 Museums
A. Museums shall be permitted to have two temporary banners not exceeding six
percent of the wall area where the sign will be placed or 500 square feet, whichever is
less. The temporary banner must be removed at the conclusion of the event it is
advertising.
19.24.060Sign Identification
All temporary signs shall have the sign permit number placed at the upper left-hand
corner by the permittee.
Chapter 19.32
REGULATIONS BASED ON LAND USE CATEGORIES
Sections:
I - GENERAL REGULATIONS
19.32.010 Generally
19.32.020 Shared Directional Signs
19.32.030 Signs in Underground Utility Easements and Corridors
19.32.040 Billboards - Area Restrictions
19.32.050 Exposed Neon Tubing - Use Restricted
19.32.060 Freestanding Signs - Proximity to Certain Zones
19.32.070 Freestanding Signs - Setback
II - SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES
19.32.080 Home Occupation - Church, Approved Conditional Use and Public
Facility Signs
III - MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONES
19.32.090 Where Signs Will Face Single-Family Zones or Parks
19.32.100 Where Signs Will Face Other Multiple-Family, Commercial or
Industrial Zones
19.32.110 Multiple Family Development
IV - COMMERCIAL ZONES
19.32.120 Where Signs Will Face or Abut Single-Family Zones
19.32.130 Where Signs Will Face or Abut Multiple-Family Zones or Public
Facilities
19.32.140 Commercial Zones Where Signs Will Face or Abut Other
Commercial or Industrial Zones, Except as Provided in TMC 19.32.150 through
TMC 19.32.190, Inclusive
V - PLANNED SHOPPING CENTERS (MALL)
19.32.150 Building Identification Signs - Displays
19.32.155 Identification Signs for the Center as a Whole
VI - SERVICE STATIONS
19.32.160 Surrounded by Commercial or Industrial Zones
VII - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
19.32.170 Permitted Signs - Height
VIII - FREEWAY INTERCHANGE BUSINESSES
19.32.180 Permitted Signs - Height and Area Allowance
IX - HOTELS
19.32.190 Signs Mounted on Hotel Building Faces
I - GENERAL REGULATIONS
19.32.010 Generally
The type, character, number, location and size of permanent signs varies with the land
use category in which the signs are located. The land use categories are as established
under Title 18 of this code.
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19.32.020Shared Directional Signs
In conunercial and industrial areas where a demonstrated need for directional signing
exists, owners or tenants of these premises may apply for review and approval of the
design of a shared directional sign. Such application shall be processed as a Type 2
decision. Such sign shall not exceed ten feet in height, ten feet in width, and have a
maximum of two signing surfaces which do not exceed a total of 50 square feet. Such
sign shall be located on the premises of at least one of the entities identified thereon and
shall be used only by geographically associated businesses. The sign structure shall be
located in a masonry base of decorative appearance. The shared directional sign shall
contain no promotional copy but shall be limited to the names and addresses of the
companies or activities being identified.
19.32.030Signs in Underground Utility Easements and Corridors
Where underground utility easements or corridors have been established, no signs shall
be located in the corridor or easement except as specified in TMC 19.20.020C.
19.32.040 Billboards - Area Restrictions
. Billboards shall not exceed 300 square feet in area. All billboard structures shall be of
"single-post" construction and shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of
the public right-of-way; a greater setback may be required by the Public Works Director
to preserve adequate traffic safety sight distance. Billboards shall not be spaced less
than 500 lineal feet apart. In addition, billboards shall be located only on the following
street corridors and only within those portions thereof depicted on Exhibit B of this
code: West Valley Highway (SR 181) south of S. 180th St. and Interurban Avenue north
of the Interstates interchange.
19.32.050Exposed Neon Tubing - Use Restricted
No exposed neon tubing shall be used where sign face is within 200 feet of a multiple-
family or single-family zone.
19.32.060Freestanding Signs - Proximity to Certain Zones
No freestanding sign shall be located within 100 feet of a multiple-family or single-
family zone, except as provided in TMC 19.32.080 through TMC 19.32.130, inclusive.
19.32.070Freestanding Signs - Setback
Any freestanding sign shall be set back from all property lines a distance at least equal
to the overall height of the sign, except for public facility signs as specified in TMC
19.32.080, 19.32.100, 19.32.120 and 19,32.130, and for signs allowed under the IIfreeway
interchange businesses II sign provisions in TMC 19,32.180. Freeway interchange
business signs may be located on the property in a location that does not conflict with
on-site vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Freeway interchange business signs may be
located within the area designated as the minimum setback requirement in its zoning
classification.
II SINCLE F/~~.llLY ZONE-S
II. RESIDENTIAL ZONES
19.32.080Home Occupation - Church, Approved Conditional Use and Public Facility
Signs
A. Home occupations may be identified by a single, non-illuminated wall plaque of
not more than 1-1/2 square feet.
B. A church, conditional use, or public facility shall be permitted at least one wall
sign and one freestanding sign or two wall signs. No wall may have more than one
wall sign. One additional sign shall be allowed for each additional street frontage.
Total area of the sign or signs for the use shall not exceed 50 square feet per sign;
maximum height above ground, when in the setback area, shall not exceed 16 feet;
minimum setback shall be eight feet; and the base of the sign shall be located in a
landscaped area. Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered signs. Illuminated
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signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or backlighted letters on an opaque
background,
C. Each multiple-family development may have one sign for the purpose of
naming or otherwise identifying the project. Total area of the sign faces shall not
exceed 32 square feet; maximum height above average grade, when in setback area,
shall not exceed five feet, and base of the sign shall be located in landscaped area.
Illuminated signs shall be front-lighted from concealed sources or back-lighted channel
letters or back-lighted cut-out letters framed bv an opaque cabinet or non-illuminated
opaque sign panels.
B. Churches and approT:ed conditional uses may have one sign for each street upon
which the property fronts; signs shall be loeo.ted in the setback area or upon the facc of
thc building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed 32 square feet; mmcimum
height J.bu"':e ground, ,,,Then in setback areJ., shall not (J(ceed fiT:e feet, and bJ.se of sign
shall be located in a landscap~d area. Bulletin boards and readerboards are coroidered
signs. IllumirLated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or backlighted letters on
an opaque background. ..^Jl signs in this subsection must be approved as a Type 2
decision.
C. Public facilities may haT:e one sign for each street upon 'which the property fronts;
signs shall be located in the setback area or upon the face of the building. Total area of
sign or signs shJ.ll not exceed 60 square feet per face; mmdmum height aboYle ground,
when in setback area, shall not exceed 16 feet; minimum setback shJ.ll be eight feet; and
base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and readerboards are
considered signs. Illuminated signs shall uee indirect, concealed sources, or back
lighted letters on an opaque background. lJl signs in this subeection must be approved
as a Type 2 decision.
III MlJT~ TIPLE F f~MIL Y ZONES
19.32.0901^lhere Signs V/ill Face Single Family Zones or Parks
Home occapatioro may be identified by a single, non illuminated ''.Tall plaque of not
more than 1 1 / 2 square feet.
19.32.100\^.7here Signs ~Nill Face Othcr :M:ultiple Family, Commercial or Industrial Zones
..^~. Home oceupatioro may be identified by a single 'wall plaque not more than h"w
equare feet; plaque may be illuminated from ITont.
B. Churches and approved conditional useG may have one sign for each street upon
TNhich the property fronts; signs ohall be located in the setback area or upon the face of
the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not eJ(eeed 61 square feet; mmcimum
height above ground, v{hen in setback area, shall not exceed ten feet, ar.d base of sign
shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered
signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or bacldighted letters on
an opaque background. ..^Jl signs in this subsection must be approved as a Type 2
decision.
C. Public facilities may haT:e one sign for each street upon which the property fronts;
signs sh::lll be located irL the setback area or upon the face of the building. Total area of
sign or signs shall not exceed 60 square feet per face; maximum height aboT:c ground,
\':hen in setback aIea, shall not e)(ceed 16 feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and
base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and readerboards arc
considered signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back
lighted letters on an opaque background. ..\11 signs in this subsection must be approved
as a Type 2 decision.
19.32.11011ultiplc Family DeT:elopment
Each multiple family deTlelopment may have one sign for the purpose of naming or
otherwise idcntifying the project. Total area of the sign faces shall not exceed 32 square
feet; maximum height aboT.Te average grade, ':Nhen in setback area, shall not exceed fi....Te
feet, and base of the sign shall be located in landscaped area. Illuminated signs shull be
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front lighted from conccaled sources or back lighted channel letters or bacl~ li;;hted cut
out letters framed by an opaque cabinet or non illuminated opaque sign panelo.
IV - COMMERCIAL ZONES
19.32.120V\'here Signs '''fill Face or ~^~but Single Family ZoneD
~^~. Home occupations may be identified by a single, non illuminated ,,;all plaque of
not more than 1 1/2 square feet.
B. Churches and approved conditionu.l uses may haTle onc sign for each street upon
'which the property fronts; signs shall be located in the setback area or upon the face of
the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not e"ceed 32 square feet; maximum
height above ground, ,;,{hen in setback area, sha.ll not exceed tiT'!e feet, and bm3e of sign
shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards ar.d rea:derbocrrds arc considered
signs, Illuminated cigns shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back lighted letters on
an opaque background. i\ll, signs in this subsection must be approved as a Type 2
decision.
C. Public fa:cilities may haye one sign for each street upon ,,'{hich the property fronts;
. signs shall be located in the setback area or upon the fdce of the building. Total area of
sign or signs shall not exceed 60 square feet per face; maximum height above ground,
when in setback area, shall not e"ceed 16 feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and
base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and readerboards arc
considered signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back
lighted letters on an opaque background. .^JI signs IT. thio ouboection must be approT'!ed
as a Type 2 decision.
D. J'Jl freestanding signs must be approTled as a Type 2 decioion. Permits may be
approT'!ed if the effect of the proposed sign would not contribute to a cluttered or
confusing condition nor "muld generally degrade the physical appearance or character
of the street or neighborhood.
E. Non rolling equipmcnt and merchandise muot be displayed from 1Nithin buildingo or
Tl.:ithin glass fronted caoeo, e)(cept in connection 'with temporary commerciat induotrial
or public service displays.
19.32.13O"f.^lhere Signs '^lill Face or ~'\but 11ultiple Fu.mily Zones or Public Facilities
~\. Home occupations may be identified
by a oingle i\'all plaque not more than tv;o square feet; plaque may be illuminated from
~
B. Churches and approved conditional uses may haT,'e one sign for each street upon
'which the property fronts; signs shall be located in the setback area or upon the face of
thc building. Total area of sign or signs shall not cxceed 61 square feet; maximum
height above ground, ",:hen in setback area shall not e)(ceed ten feet, and base of sign
shall be located in a landscaped Mea. Bulletin boardo and readerboards arc considered
signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or backlighted letters on
an opaque background. ~^JI signs in this suboection must be approT'!cd as a Type 2
decision.
C. Public facilities may haTle one sigJ;1 for each otreet upon -which the property fronts;
oigns shall be located in the setback area or upon the face of the building. Total area of
sign or signs shall not exceed 60 square feet per face; maximum height above ground,
T,':hen in setback area, shall not exceed 16 feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and
base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and readerboards arc
considered signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back
lighted letters on an opaque background. Jill signs in this subsection must be approved
as a Type 2 decision.
D. fJI freeotanding signs must be approved as a Type 2 decision. Permits may be
approved if the effect of the proposed sign would not contribute to a cluttered or
confusing condition nor "would generally degrade the physical appearance or ch::rracter
of the otreet or neighborhood.
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E. Non rolling cquipmcnt and merchandisc must be displayed from within the
buildings or 'within glass fronted GWCS cxccpt in conncction ~Nith tcmporary
commcrciat industrial or public servicc displays.
19.32.110Commcrcial Zoncs '^1hcrc Signs '^liII Facc or /~but Othcr COllli11crcial or
Industrial Zones, E3CcCpt GS Pro~:ided in Scction 19.32.150 through Section 19.32.190,
Incl uci~:e
19.32.140 Signs Located Outside of Residential Zones, Except as Provided in Section
19.32.150 through Section 19.32.190, Inclusive
A. Signs mounted on exposed building faces. Each business shall be permitted one
exposed building face-mounted sign. One additional exposed building face-mounted
sign can be permitted for each business that is not identified on any freestanding sign,
provided:
1. That the business .ras more than one exterior public entrance in the same
building, exclusive of warehouse area doors, or
2. That there is no more than one sign per business on any exposed building
. face.
The area of all signs on an exposed building face for each business shall be as provided
in Table 1.
Table 1
I Area (L X H) - Sq. Ft. Exposed Total Permitted Area of the Sign -
Building Face Square Feet
0-500 0.05 x exposed building face in sq. ft.
(E.B.F,)
501-1500 25 + 0.04 x (E.B.F. - 500)
1501-3000 65 + 0.03 x (E.B.F. - 1500)
3001-5000 110 + 0.02 x (E.B.F. - 3000)
Over 5000 150 square feet (maximum)
Upon application to and approval as a Type 2 decision, the permitted sign areas
provided in Table 1 may be increased no more than 50% for each doubling of the
required minimum setback distance for the wall upon which a particular sign is to be
placed, but in no case shall sign area exceed that permitted in TMC 19.32.150.
B. Office buildings with multiple tenancies shall be permitted signs as follows:
1. The total allowed signage area for any exposed building face shall be equal to
the area given in Table 1.
2. Freestanding signs will be allowed as provided in TMC 19.32.140D.
3. Each business is permitted a maximum of two signs with not more than one
sign for any particular business allowed on anyone exposed building face, If the
business is listed on a freestanding sign it will only be allowed one wall sign.
4. No one sign shall contain more than 50% of the allowable sign area, unless
approved as a Type 2 decision.
5. Applicants for sign permits will be required to document the area of the
exposed building face on which the sign is to be placed, total allowed sign area for that
face, area of any existing signs, and area of the proposed sign.
6. Each tenant may also display a room number/letter or street number which is
visible from the public street or principle access roadway. Such a sign shall not be
counted in the sign area permitted for the business.
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7. Each group of professional offices may have a directory listing the names of
the tenants on the site and a location map. The directory shall be oriented to the
pedestrian on the site rather than the passing motorist.
C. Office building exception: Multi-tenant office buildings which will face or abut
other commercial or industrial zones and which have no common public entry shall be
permitted signs as follows:
1. Wall signs shall be allowed as provided in TMC 19.32.140A.
2. Freestanding signs will be allowed as provided in TMC 19.32.140D.
3. Each tenant may also display a room number/letter or street number which is
visible from the public street or principle access roadway. Such a sign shall not be
counted in the sign area permitted for the business.
4. Each group of professional offices may have a directory listing the names of
the tenants on the site and ;a location map. The directory shall be oriented to the
pedestrian on the site rather than the passing motorist.
D. Freestanding signs:
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1. One freestanding sign shall be permitted for each site. One additional free-
standing sign may be permitted for sites that meet the following conditions:
a. The site has at least 400 linear feet of frontage on a public street;
b. The site has at least two detached commercial occupied buildings, neither
of which is accessory to the other; and
c. The site is occupied by at least two tenants. Permitted sign area for each
freestanding sign shall be as follows:
Street Frontage Sign Area/Sign
Up to 200 ft. 50 sq. ft. with total of 100 sq. ft. for all sides
200 to 400 ft. 75 sq. ft. with total of 150 sq. ft. for all sides
Over 400 ft. 100 sq. ft. with total of 200 sq. ft. for all sides
2. A second freestanding sign may also be permitted if that sign is determined
to be a freeway interchange business sign and has received or is eligible for a permit as
such a sign.
3. Any permitted freestanding sign shall be limited in height to 35 feet, except
signs determined to be a IIfreeway interchange business II sign, provided that no
freestanding sign shall be higher than the building which it identifies or except as
provided in TMC 19.32.150, 19.32.170 and 19.32.180.
E. The freestanding sign shall contain no promotional copy but shall be limited to the
name of the company or activity being identified and trademark or logo, except where
an approved readerboard is used.
F. Non-rolling equipment must be displayed from within buildings or glass fronted
cases, except in connection with temporary commercial, industrial or public service
displays.
V - PLANNED SHOPPING CENTERS" (MALL)
19.32.150Building Identification Signs - Displays
A. Individual businesses in a planned shopping center (mall) shall be limited to wall
mounted signs. The total allowed signage for any building face shall be equal to 6 % of
the exposed building face area on which the signs are to be placed, up to a maximum of
500 square feet. Each business is permitted a maximum of four signs with not more
than one sign for any particular business allowed on anyone exposed building face. No
one sign shall contain more than 50% of the allowable sign area, unless approved as a
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Type 2 decision. Applicants for sign permits will be required to document the area of
the exposed building face on which the sign is to be placed, total allowed sign area for
that face, area of any existing signs, and area of the proposed sign.
B. Businesses located on the perimeter of a planned shopping center (mall) in
detached, separate buildings shall be allowed freestanding signs per TMC 19.32.140D.
19.32.155 Identification Signs for the Center as a Whole
Identification signs for the center as a whole shall have an aggregate area of not more
than 300 square feet per street which abuts the development, and no one sign shall
contain more than 50% of the allowable sign area, unless approved as a Type 2 decision.
The height of a freestanding sign shall not exceed the highest portion of any building in
the planned shopping center (mall) which is identified thereby. Non-rolling equipment
and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or glass-fronted cases,
except in connection with a temporary commercial, industrial or public service display.
VI - SERVICE STATIONS
19.32.160Surrounded by Commercial or Industrial Zones
. Where service- stations are "located across the street from or abut commercial or
industrial zones, the following requirements are applicable:
1. One freestanding, lighted, double-faced identification sign not exceeding 150
square feet for the total of all faces with no one face exceeding 75 square feet is
permitted. Such sign shall not exceed a height of 35 feet. The sign shall be lighted only
during business hours.
2. One sign mounted on an exposed building face is permitted for each street
frontage and shall not exceed 20% of the exposed building face area to which it is
attached. Such face-mounted signs may be illuminated.
3. Two unlighted double-faced signs not exceeding 20 square feet per face are
permitted. Such signs shall be non-portable and may be used for advertising copy
customarily displayed in service stations.
4. In addition to the above regulations, the following signs are allowed without
permit:
a. Signs at each pump island denoting the type of fuel, price and service
available, providing such signs are permanently mounted to pumps or pump island
structures.
b. Signs on roll-away type racks advertising merchandise in such racks.
Examples include tire racks, batteries, bulk oil sales, etc, Such signs are limited to two
square feet.
VII - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
19.32.170Permitted Signs - Height
Signs shall be as described under TMC 19.32.140, except that height of a freestanding
sign permitted for the first ten acres is 45 feet.
VIII - FREEWAY INTERCHANGE BUSINESSES
19.32.180Permitted Signs - Height and Area Allowance
The maximum allowed message area for a freeway interchange business sign is 125
square feet per face or a total of 250 square feet for all faces of the sign. The minimum
height allowed for a freeway interchange business sign shall be 35 feet and the
maximum height shall be 125 feet. The minimum and maximum height for a freeway
interchange sign includes any and all message areas attributable to the business the sign
advertises. No portion of the message area, including logos, text or other
advertisements, for the freeway interchange sign may be located below 35 feet on the
freeway interchange business sign.
IX - HOTELS
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19.32.190Signs Mounted on Hotel Building Faces
A. Each hotel shall be permitted one building face-mounted sign on each building
face of the hotel, which sign shall contain only the hotel name and/ or logo. The area of
each building face-mounted sign shall be as provided in Table 1 of TMC 19.32.140A, A
hotel may not have more than four building face-mounted signs, except as provided in
TMC 19.32.190B. For the purpose of this subsection, "building face" shall be defined as
provided in TMC 19.08.060 without the limiting requirements of subsections I, 2 and 3
thereof.
B. If a hotel has a restaurant operation which is located in the hotel building, then the
hotel shall be permitted one additional exposed building face-mounted sign within the
area as provided in Table 1 of TMC 19.32.140A; provided, that the sign is placed on the
ground floor of the exposed building face and identifies only the restaurant name.
C. A hotel shall be permitted freestanding and internal information signs as provided
in TMC 19.32.140D and TMCChapter 19.22, respectively.
X - VIDEO DISPLAYS
.19.32,200 Video Displays at Sports Stadiums
A. Scoreboards as permitted by TMC 19.12.050 (17) are permitted to have a video
display provided they meet the following requirements:
1. The scoreboard and the video display must be one integrated structure.'
2. Video displays are only permitted at sports stadiums that have a seating
capacity of at least 2,000 persons or greater. Such stadiums must be
located in the LDR zone and have a Public Recreation Overlay.
3. Only one scoreboard with video display is permitted per field.
4. The video display can only be used one hour before the scheduled event,
during the event, and one hour after the scheduled event.
5. The entire scoreboard with video display cannot exceed 200 square feet.
6. The scoreboard with video display must face away from the public right-
of-way, public trails, adjacent properties, and water bodies. The video
display must have minimal visibility from adjacent properties, public
rights-of-way, and public trails.
7. The scoreboard with video display must meet the setbacks requirement of
TMC 19.32.070.
8. Such video display must meet the illumination and brightness limitations
for electronic signs set forth in TMC 19.32.035,
9. The sign must meet the height standards of TMC 19.32.140 (D) (3).
10. Such scoreboards with video. display shall be permitted as a Type II
decision. The following information must be submitted for approval of
the Type II decision.
a. An application form provided by the City of Tukwila;
b. A written narrative regarding compliance with the requirements
in TMC 19.32,080 (D);
c. A site map drawn to scale with north arrow, showing the location
of the proposed sign, property lines, and adjacent public rights of
way;
d. Elevations of the proposed sign drawn to an appropriate scale;
e. If the sign requires structural engineering, the appropriate
engineering documents.
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Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance Nos, 1274, 1617, 1770 g67-80, 1773, 1857 g1-6, 1892,
1913,2004, and 2019 are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 4.. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of .2005.
ATTEST! AUTHENTICATED:
Steven M. rvIullet, Mayor
. Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Office of the City Attorney
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: OS'-Obl I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: Apri 1 11, 2005
AGENDA ITE\I TITLE Renton/Tukwila/Sound Transit Discussions re: Strander and Sounder Station.
CATEGORY cg] Disctlssion o i\;[otioll o Resolution o Ordinance o Bid AUJard o Public Hearing o Other
M{g Date 04/11/05 Mtg Do~e :11{gpate ll{{g Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR o Council o j\;lq}or o Adm 5 vcs cg] DCD o Finance o Fire o Legal Dp&R o Police DpW
SPONSOR'S Renton and Sound Transit are negotiating the reallocation of Sound Transit funds from the
SU\L.\1ARY NE 8th St/I-405 Direct Access project to other transit projects in Renton. The proposed
reallocation of funds directly affects the Strander project, and indirectly affects the
Longacres Sounder station. A meeting has been scheduled between elected
representatives of Tukwila, Renton and the Sound Transit Board to discuss a proposed
agreement on this reallocation.
REVIEWED BY o COW:NItg. o CA&P Cmte o F&S Cmte cg] Transportation Cmte
o Utilities Cmte DArts Comm. o Parks Comm. o Planning Comm,
DATE: 02/28/05
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ ADMIN. Information only
COi\il\HTTEE Forward to cow
COST IMPACT I FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED ApPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$NA $NA $NA
Fund Source: NA
Comments: NA
MTG.DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
04/11/05
MTG.DATE ATTACHMENTS
04/11/05 Memo from Steve Lancasster dated March 30, 2005
Renton, Tukwila & Sound Transit Results of February 9, 2005 Meeting
Minutes, Transportation committee Meeting, 02/28/05
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CITY OF TUK'VILA
INTER-OFFICE lVIElYIO
TO:
SUBJECT:
Jvlayor Mullet
Steve Lancaster ~ ~
Renton-Tukwila-Sound Transit discussions involving Strander Extension project and
Sounder Station
FROj\I:
DATE:
Jvlarch 30, 2005
ISSUE
Renton and Sound Transit are negotiating the reallocation of Sound Transit funds from the N 8th
Street/I-405 Direct Access Interchange project to other transit projects in Renton. Tukwila has been
involved because these negotiations directly involve the Strander Extension project and indirectly
affect the Longacres Sounder station. A meeting of elected officials from Renton, Tukwila and the
Sound Transit Board has been proposed to discuss resolution of issues. Council President Linder,
Transportation Committee Chair Haggerton and SKCTBD representative Carter are scheduled to
represent the City at this meeting.
BACKGROUND
Sound Move included approximately $88 million (from the eastside subarea account) for
construction of a direct access interchange at N 8th Street and 1-405 in Renton. It has been
determined the project cannot be accomplished for this amount at this time, but that it can be
accomplished for somewhat less money in conjunction with WSDOT construction of certain future
improvements to 1-405. It is proposed that $68 million be reserved for completion of this project in
conjunction with the future 1-405 project, and that the remaining $19 million be reallocated to other
transit improvement projects in Renton.
Strander Extension. A top Renton priority for reallocation is the Strander Extension project. Tukwila
staff has supported this priority as Renton's partners in the Strander project. Sound Transit staff\vill
recommend that the Sound Transit Board reallocate $4 million to the Strander project. Sound Transit
staff will also recommend a sizeable contribution to Renton's Rainier/Hardie Avenue S\V transit
improvements.
Additionally, tentative agreement has been reached to eliminate a planned access drive from Strander
to the Longacres Sounders station, and associated "queue jumpers." This would save approximately
$4.76 million on the Strander project. Tukwila staff has indicated support for this, if Sound Transit
will work with the City to secure a future access from West Valley Highway. This would have the
advantage of supporting Tukwila plans for a "Mall to Station" access corridor.
Commuter Rail Station. Sound Transit's Unclassified Use Permit for the temporary Commuter Rail
station expires in December 2007. Sound Transit's remaining budget for future improvements to this
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station is $6.6 million, which \vill not be sufficient to complete all the improvements originally
planned. The following tentative agreements have been reached (at the staff level) \vith specific
regard to the Tukwila Commuter Rail station:
. Sound Transit 'will reactivate the design process for a permanent Tukwila Commuter Rail
Station.
. The permanent station will be located further to the south, consistent with the work being
done by the City on the TUC plan.
. Sound Transit will analyze location of the proposed access from West Valley High\vay,
consistent with City plans for the "Mall to Station" access corridor.
. Tukwila will pay for the additional costs needed to coordinate with the City's "Mall to
Station" access plans, subject to approval of the design consultant's scope and budget
(funding to come from our TUC/TOD grant).
. So-y.nd Transit will make "interim" improvements to the Commuter Rail station consistent
with the approved permanent station plans, to the extent possible within the Sound Move
"Phase 1" budget for the station, subject to City Council approval through the Unclassified
Use Permit process.
. Sound Transit will include funding needed to complete the permanent station improvements
in any "Phase 2" funding proposal, and will complete the permanent improvements when
Phase 2 funding is secured.
Note that the "interim" improvements to be made to the Commuter Rail station could be in place for
the foreseeable future, if Sound Transit is unsuccessful in obtaining approval for Phase 2. This could
mean that Longacres way would serve as the sole public access to the station for an undetermined
period. Sound transit has budgeted $200,000 for improvements to this access.
Attached for your information is a draft outline of the tentative agreement reached by staff from the
three agencies. Please note that only items III and IV involve Tukwila.
ALTERNATIVES
The City could choose to not participate in the Renton/Sound Transit issues, and rely on the
Unclassified Use Permit process to resolve Commuter rail station issues (the current UUP expires in
December 2007).
RECOlVIMENDA TION
City to continue participating in resolution of these issues. Next step is meeting between elected
officials from the three agencies.
Cc: Rhonda Berry
Jim Morrow
Lucy Lauterbach
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Renton, Tukwila & Sound Transit
Results of February 9, 2005 Meeting
I. N 8th Street HOV Access
A. Areas of Agreement
. Direct Access Interchange at N 8th Street and 1-405 is preferred alternative to
provide HOV access to north Renton
. ST Budget to be reserved for N 8th Street is $67,914,172
. Remaining funds available for potential reallocation by the Board to Renton
area HOV projects with transit benefits is $19,043,880
. WSDO.T and,ST.wi.ll continue to advance.N 8th Street project and 1-405
widening project through September 2005 working on right of way and
environmental elements
. N 8th HOV Access project depends on WSDOT widening and realignment of 1-
405 to be feasible; WSDOT does not have final design or construction funding
. Renton and ST will need to support WSDOT in efforts to secure funding for 1-
405 widening through north Renton
B. Issues to Resolve
. N one remaining
II. Rainier/Hardie Ave SW SAT lanes and Circulation Improvements
A. Areas of Agreement
. Staff recommend a HOV/Circulation project on Hardie Ave SW Ave from
Sunset Blvd to Rainier Ave consisting of north and southbound BAT lanes,
medians, replacement and widening of the BNSF Railroad Bridge, and a transit
signal at Hardie Ave SW and Rainier. With less than 5% engineering
completed, this project is estimated to cost $15million. Of this, the bridge is
estimated to cost $5.2 million. Project also includes roadway reconstruction
and general purpose traffic and safety imprqvements
. Staff recommend a reconstruction project on Rainier Ave from S 2nd St to S
4th PI consisting of circulation and access control elements, sidewalk and bus
stop improvements, eastbound transit queue jumper at the S 3rd 8t intersection
and transit signal priority system costing about $6.3 million
. Regarding the Hardie Ave project, City will provide 50% of bridge widening
costs and contribute to payment for portions of the general purpose
improvements along Hardie Ave. City share will be $3.1 million for Hardie
Ave, and ST share of $11.8 million. City and ST to share cost savings from
value engineering or reduced scope.
. Regarding Rainier Ave, ST contribution of $3 million, and City to provide
$3.3 million. City and ST to share cost savings from value engineering or
reduced scope.
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· ST \vill recommend to the Board a contribution of $15 million for the transit
improvement portions of these projects. City \vill provide remaining funds of
$6.4 million
B. Issues to Resolve
. None remaining other than establishing lead on projects and management
agreement terms
III. Strander Blvd: West Valley Highway to Boeing Access
A. Areas of Agreemen~
· Renton obtaining UP agreement for consideration of track relocation is a
break-tproug~ ac~oJ}1plishment which reduces cost of Strander Blvd and makes
project more feasible
. Renton, Tukwila and ST support the alternative which seeks to relocate UP
tracks to east alongside BNSF tracks allo\ving Strander Blvd to cross over the
combined tracks
· City estimate based on 15% plans is that total project cost including Tukwila
Station Access and queue jumpers along Strander Blvd is $54,178,000
. ST will drop request for access from Strander Blvd to Tuk\vila Station
reducing project cost by $2.57 million; there will be no direct access from the
Tukwila Station to Strander Blvd
. ST will drop request for queue jumper at Strander Blvd station access reducing
project cost by $2.19
. ST staff will support recommendation to ST Board for contribution of $4
million to project including proportional share of frontage improvements ($2.7
m) and full payment ($1.3m) for transit queue jumper lanes at Lind, Oaksdale,
and Boeing Access.
. Tukwila desires two accesses to Sounder station. If access from Strander is
eliminated, Sound Transit will work with Tuk\vila to secure an alternative
second access.
B. Issues to Resolve
. Need to establish terms of agreement
IV. Tukwila Commuter Rail Station
A. Areas of Agreement
. Based on completion of 30% plans in April for Strander Blvd including design of
relocated UP tracks, ST will reactive design process for Tuk\vila Station
. Renton, Tukwila, and ST staff agrees on proposed relocation of permanent station
to south of temporary station site. This site is consistent with recommendations
expected frOlD Tuk\vila Urban Center plan and the Strander Blvd project design
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. Tuk\vila requests that ST design team analyze location of proposed access from
West Valley High\vay, in light of the City's plans for an access corridor
connecting the mall to the proposed station site. Tuk\vila \vill reil11burse ST for
additional cost for this analysis, subject to City approval of scope and budget.
. Longacres Way via West Valley High\vay may be the sole access to the Tuk\vila
Station for an undetermined period. ST commitment of $200,000 is available for
improvements needed relating to this access
. ST, Tukwila, Renton, and UP support the closure of the Longacres underpass
through the BNSF track
. ST will exchange property needed for relocation of UP tracks within station site
for UP property of equ'fl size with equal property rights and clean of all hazardous
materials and utilities. City will incorporate this requirement in the relocation
agreement with UP.
.' Cost estimates for pemianent station significantly exceed available budget. There
are also increased costs to ST from relocation of station and construction of station
that is compatible with proposed track relocation.
. Construction of permanent station should be completed prior to relocation of UP
tracks which must occur prior to construction of Strander Blvd. However, an
alternative schedule will be explored in which movement of the UPRR tracks and
construction of Strander Blvd could happen prior to construction of the permanent
station in case Strander Blvd is funded before the permanent station is funded.
. Prior to December, 2007 ST will work with the City of Tukwila to develop a plan
for improvements needed to provide progress towards construction of the
permanent station as part of ST II. ST will consider and Tukwila will identify
early construction of any elements of the permanent station that can be built using
existing funding, as part of Tukwila's decision on renewing the station's
Unclassified Use Permit.
. City of Renton will work to seek Boeing agreement \vith closure of Long acres
Underpass at the BNSF tracks
B. Issues to Resolve
. What traffic improvements will be needed in connection with the interim "single
access" via Longacres Way? How can secondary emergency access be provided?
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Transportation Committee
February 28, 2005
Present:
Jim Haggerton, Chair; Joe Duffie, Pam Carter
Jim Morrow, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Cyndy Knighton, Bob Giberson,
Steve Lancaster, Derek Speck, Lucy Lauterbach; Stacy Trussler, Ross Fenton,
Craig Stone- WSDOT; Bryan King-Echo NW
1. 1-405 Con2estion Relief & Bus Rapid Transit Project WSDOT is trying to plan projects
that can be done if the state gets any transportation funding for the 1-405 project. The entire
project includes the entire length of 1-405 from 1-5 in the south to its 1-5 cOlli1ection in the north.
WSDOT has broken the project into J;I1any small pieces, getting done what it can when they get
funding. The Nickel package passed in 2003 provided money for three such sections, including a
small portion from Tukwila to Renton's SR 167. $485 million has been allocated to part of this
project. Last year WSDOT had explored Option D, but that did not move because of a lack of
funding. Now they are working on options for dealing with the traffic jams that occur because of
vehicles getting onto or off of SR 167. More funding is needed to address the 1-405 problems,
but attention seems to be going to the Viaduct and SR 520 more than 1-405. One stream of
thought is that it would be good to improve 1-405 before the Viaduct is closed for repairs, giving
some people the option of staying on 1-405 instead of going on 1-5. In the longer teffil an
additional lane would be added between 1-5 and SR 167 both driving east and driving west,
though additional funding is needed for both. They are hoping for funding in the 2007-2009
biennium. Information.
2. Concurrency At the last meeting the committee had talked about options for determining
level of service, which is of great interest to developers. The topic this meeting was how to
assess impact fees. Bryan Kean of Echo NW spoke of the various sources of funding, what
makes sense and what is viable to actually do. He talked briefly of options such as local option
gas tax, LID, and voted property tax increases as well as traffic impact fees. There is no silver
bullet for funding, nor any easy way to decide impact fee levels. Developers would like a
standard fee applied per trip to each developer, but there are other options to consider.
Information.
3. Strander Extension proiect and Sounder Sound Transit is redistributing some funding they
had planned but will not use at N. 8th St /1-405 in Renton, which they now plan do when the 1-
405 project is done there. Sound Transit plans to give Renton approximately $4 million to use on
Strander, and some transit improvements elsewhere in Renton. Sound Transit still has an
unclassified use permit for the Commuter Rail station at TOD. Their budget for the station is
$6.6 million, which is not enough to complete a new station. Staff had reached tentative
agreement with Sound Transit staff on several points related to the station, such as planning its
location to the south of the property, access from West Valley, and promising to get funding to
co,mplete a station in Phase 2 of their funding cycle. The city will pay to get access for the Mall
to Station project. Elected officials from Renton, Tukwila, and Sound Transit will talk about
these issues and a proposed agreement containing some of them. Recommend issue to COW
possiblv after the elected officials' meetin2.
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Appointments:
SEE AGENDA Human Services Advisory Board:
PACKET FOR THIS
WEEK'S AGENDA Sharon Kidd, Pos. #5 (citizen rep.);
new term expires 4/30/08
(reappointment)
Mona Sullivan, Pos. #6 (business
rep.) new term expires 4/30/08
, (reappointment)
May 2 9 16 23
30th - Public Hearing: COW Meeting to be
Memorial Day Street vacation for 43rd followed by a Special
(City offices Av. S., running Meeting to approve
closed) southwesterly from SR- vouchers
599 to Squire St. and
Squire St. running south 30
from 43rd Av. S. to S. 5TH MONDAY OF THE
131st PI.
MONTH;
No Council Meeting
Scheduled
June 6 13 20 27
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Meeting /Community Events Calendar X April 2005
11 Monday 12 Tuesday. 13 Wednesday 14 Thursday 15 F riday 16 Saturday
Transportation, Arts Cmsn, 5 PM Spring Celebration April Pools Day!
5 PM (PLEASE NOTE at Tukwila Library, 1 -3 PM,
Civil Service ONE -TIME DATE 1 -4 PM. fun games
Cmsn, 5 PM CHANGE) Call 206 -244 -5140 Tukwila Pool.
Community for more information. Call 206-267-2350
City Council Affairs &Parks, for more info.
COW, 7 PM 5 PM
Chipper Day
Hwy 99 Action,
7 PM
Library Advisory
Board, 7 PM
18-Monday 19 Tuesda 2D Wednesda 21 Thursday 22 Friday 23 S aturday
Finance Tukwila Crime Hot Spots Apt. Mgrs'
Safety, 5 PM Government Task Force, 10 AM Networking
City Council Affairs Parks Cmsn, Lunch, NOON
Regular, 7 PM SWKCC), NOON 5:30 PM Domestic
Utilities, 5 PM Violence Task
Force, NOON
Court notations are made to alert City of Tukwila employees /citizens of potential parking difficulty only.
Apartment Managers' Networking Lunch (3rd Thurs), NOON, (bring own lunch), TCC, contact Robbie Burns 206 242 -8084.
Arts Commission (1st Tues), 5 PM, TCC, contact Kimberly Matej 206 767 -2342.
Chipper Days, sponsored by the Washington State Dept. of Agriculture, (3rd Sat), 10 AM, Foster HS Main Parking Lot. Dispose
of prunings /plant materials from the Longhorned Beetle quarantine area. Drive your truckload of materials to the parking lot and
well help unload, chip, and dispose of materials free of charge. Be sure to bring ID w /quarantine area address.
City Council Committee of Whole (COW) Meeting (2nd 4th Mon), 7 PM, Council Chambers.
City Council Regular Meeting (1st 3rd Mon), 7 PM, Council Chambers.
Civil Service Commission (2nd Mon), 5 PM, Conf Rm #3, contact Bev Willison 206 433 -1844.
Community Affairs Parks Committee (2nd 4th Tues), 5 PM, Conf Rm #3; 4 -12 Mtg.: a) Sub regional expenditures of CDBG
dollars; b) Discussion regarding coyotes in residential neighborhoods; c) Mastandrea property pre- citation notice; d) Ratification
of countywide planning policy amendments.
Community Oriented Policing Citizens Adv. Brd. (COPCAB) (4th Wed), 6:30 PM, Conf Rm #5, Marja Murray 206 433 -7175.
Crime Hot Spots Task Force (3rd Wed), 10 AM, Conf Rm #5, Marja Murray 206 -433 -7175.
Domestic Violence Task Force (3rd Th), Noon -1:30 PM, Conf Rm #5, Evie Boykan 206 433 -7180 or Stacy Hansen 206- 433 -7181.
Equity Diversity Commission (1st Th), 5:15 PM, Showalter Middle School Library, call Lucy Lauterbach 206 433 -1834.
Finance Safety Committee (1st 3rd Mon), 5 PM, Conf Rm #3.
>Highway 99 Action Committee (2nd Tues), 7 PM, TCC, contact Dave Haynes 206 -433 -1812.
>Human Services Advisory Board (2nd Fri of even months only), 10 AM, Human Srvcs Conf Rm, call Evie Boykan 206 -433 -7180.
Human Services Providers, 11:30 AM, TCC, (tentative schedule: 3/18, 6/17, 9/16, 12/2), call Stacy Hansen 206- 433 -7181.
Library Advisory Board (2nd Tues), 7 PM, Foster Library, call Bruce Fletcher 206 767 -2343 (Steven Schneider, Board President).
Parks Commission (3rd Wed), 5:30 PM, TCC Sr. Game Rm, contact Kimberly Matej 206 767 -2342.
Planning Commission /Board of Architectural Review (Public Hrg on 4th Th; Nov Dec 2nd Th), 7 PM, Council Chambers,
contact,Wynetta Bivens 206 -431 -3670.
Sister City Committee (as needed), Conf Rm #3, contact Lucy Lauterbach 206- 433 -1834.
Transportation Committee (2nd 4th Mon), 5 PM, 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Conf Rm #1; 4 -11 Mtg.: a) Cumulative transportation
impacts for 2020 Traffic Model Combining TUC and TVS; b) S. 144th St. (Military Rd. to TIB) street improvement design; c) TIB
Phase 1 street trees project completion and acceptance; d) SCAT board meeting of 3- 21 -05.
Tukwila Government Affairs (SWKCC) (1st Tues), Noon, Chamber Offices, contact Nancy Damon 206 -575 -1633.
Tukwila Citizen Patrol (4th Mon), 7 PM, TCC, Everett Parr 206 762 -9219 /Roy Steinauer 206 -243 -9191, Tukcp @hotmail.com.
Utilities Committee (1st 3rd Tues), 5 PM, 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Conf Rm #1.