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Judy Woods, President
Jim Bennett Paul Mann
Christi Houser Leona Orr
Jon Johnson Jim White
May 19, 199
Office of the City Clerk
SUMMARY AGENDA
KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 19, 1992
Council Chambers
7: 00 p.m.
MAYOR: Dan Kelleher COUNCILMEMBERS: Judy Woods, President
Jim Bennett Christi Houser Jon Johnson
Paul Mann Leona Orr Jim White
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
�.' . 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Proclamation - National Public Works Week
B. Proclamation - Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special
Olympics kl e C_K-
C. National Insurance Crime Bureau Award�i�`ei.
2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
3 . CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
B. Bills
C. Garrison Heights Final Plat - Set Public Meeting Date
D. Hemlock Acres No. 19 - Set Public Meeting Date
E. Agreement with Tukwila - Signal at 72nd and S. 180th
F. Washington State Dept. of Transportation - Water Main
Relocation
G. Electric Lightwave Franchise Ordinance .3 0V D
H. Highline Water District Franchise Ordinance _�OL(/
I. ASA Riverfront Property Condemnation Ordinance cy , /
4 . OTHER BUSINESS ]`
A. State Grant for Shoreline Trust Fund
B. Senior Housing Support Services Program
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5. BIDS p
None
6. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
7 . REPORTS
8 . ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda packet is available in the City
Clerk' s Office and the Kent Library.
An explanation of the agenda format is given on the back of
this page.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Citizens wishing to address the Council will, at this time,
make known the subject of interest, so all may be properly
heard.
IA. Proclamation - National Public Works Week
B. Proclamation - Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special
Olympics Week
C. National Insurance Crime Bureau Award
CONSENT CALENDAR
3 .V city Council Action:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember
seconds that Consen Calendar Items A through I be approved.
Discussion
Action rV+1-\
' 3A. Approval of Minutes.
u Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of
( wu May 5, 1992 .
13B. Approval of Bills.
Approval of payment of the bills received through May 15 after
auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at
4 : 00 p.m. on May 18 , 1992 .
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Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
Approval of checks issued for Payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
Council Agen a
Item No. 3 9B'x
Kent, Washington
May 5, 1992
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Bennett,
Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr, White and Woods, City Administrator
Chow, City Attorney Lubovich, Public Works Director Wickstrom,
Planning Director Harris, Fire Chief Angelo, Parks Director
Wilson, Police Chief Crawford, Assistant City Administrator
Hansen, Human Resources Director Olson, Information Services
Director Spang, and Finance Director McCarthy. Approximately
50 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor Kelleher announced
COMMUNICATIONS that Brenda Jacober has been selected as the
Employee of the Month for May. He noted that
Brenda began working for the City of Kent as a
part-time clerical worker in March, 1975 and then
in December, 1991, was appointed City Clerk. He
stated that Brenda performs her job functions with
a positive attitude and treats everyone with
respect and professionalism. Mayor Kelleher also
noted that Brenda is a valuable asset to the City
and presented her with the Employee of the Month
plaque.
Police Officer Memorial Day. Mayor Kelleher read
a proclamation declaring May 15, 1992 as Police
Officer Memorial Day in the City of Kent. He
noted that Law Enforcement Officers are often
called to put their lives into dangerous
situations, and that over 376 police officers have
been killed in the line of duty in our country
since 1986. He urged all citizens of Kent to take
interest and reflect on the sacrifice made by
those officers, and the families ' of those offi-
cers, who have died in the line of duty. Mayor
Kelleher noted that the City Historian, Rae
Reitan, has informed him that a City Marshall was
killed in the line of duty in 1908 .
Chamber of Commerce Presentation. Chris King,
President of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed
appreciation to Jim Hansen, Assistant City Admin-
istrator, who has helped keep the lines of commun-
ication open between the City and the Chamber.
She presented him with a plaque for his exemplary
service to the City of Kent and the business com-
munity. Mayor Kelleher added that Hansen has been
an extremely helpful and productive member of the
management team and that he will be missed.
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May 5, 1992
PUBLIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
WORKS Electric Lightwave Franchise ordinance. ACCEP-
TANCE of Electric Lightwave Franchise Ordinance
No. 3040 for its first reading before Council, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee pursuant
to RCW 35A. 47 . 040. The franchise grants Electric
Lightwave the right for 10 years to construct,
maintain and operate their telecommunications
system and City right-of-way.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Highline Water District Franchise ordinance.
ACCEPTANCE of Highline Water District Franchise
Ordinance No. 3041 for its first reading before
Council, as recommended by the Public Works Com-
mittee pursuant to RCW 35A. 47 . 040 . The franchise
grants Highline Water District the right for 25
years to construct, maintain and operate their
water pipes and City right-of-way in order to
operate a domestic water supply system for
customers within the City.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
Drainage Utility. The Public Works Committee has
reviewed the proposal for the drainage utility
rate modifications and has recommended that the
actions recommended by the Public Works Director
in his memorandum of March 12 in order to imple-
ment the drainage utility rate modifications and
capital improvement program be approved.
WHITE MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1313 adopting
a five-year CIP for the drainage utility, authori-
zing and approving the implementation, financing
and establishment of budgets for the first year' s
program, authorization to proceed with the sale of
storm drainage revenue bonds and absorption of the
1992 Metro sewer rate increase. Johnson seconded
and the motion carried.
WHITE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3042 adopting a
new drainage basin map and changing the rate
charged by the City for its storm and surface
water utility. Houser seconded and the motion
carried.
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May 5, 1992
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR I be approved. Orr seconded and the motion car-
ried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of April 21, 1992 .
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
SANITATION Echo Glen Heights. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale
and warranty agreement submitted by Mainstream De-
velopment Joint Venture for continuous operation
and maintenance of approximately 2 , 242 feet of
water main extension and 1, 779 feet of sanitary
sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of
S.E. 271st and 108th Avenue S.E. for the Echo Glen
Heights development and release of cash bond after
expiration of the one-year maintenance period, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee.
SPECIAL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
ASSESSMENT Sole Source Special Assessment System. AUTHORIZA-
SYSTEM TION to sole source the Special Assessment System
to Idaho Computer Systems for approximately
$22 , 000 . A City Selection Committee has reviewed
many options for this specialized system and rec-
ommends the selection without a competitive bid
process. The vendor is the City ' s current utility
billing system provider. The City Attorney ' s
Office agrees with this action. As additional
reason to move ahead, the existing Special Assess-
ment System will be the last remaining system run-
ning on the old Sperry Computer with the implemen-
tation of the Equipment Rental System for which
the bid was awarded last month. Cost of the
system is covered in the automation budget and its
implementation will allow the City to surplus the
Sperry equipment and save $26, 000 per year in
annual maintenance costs .
PUBLIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
WORKS Green River Levee Improvements. ACCEPT as com-
plete the contract with J. L.R. , Inc. for the Green
River Levee Improvements and release of retainage
after receipt of releases from the State, as rec-
ommended by the Public Works Committee.
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May 5, 1992
PUBLIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
WORKS Electric Lightwave Franchise Ordinance. ACCEP-
TANCE of Electric Lightwave Franchise Ordinance
No. 3040 for its first reading before Council, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee pursuant
to RCW 35A. 47 . 040. The franchise grants Electric
Lightwave the right for 10 years to construct,
maintain and operate their telecommunications
system and City right-of-way.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Highline Water District Franchise Ordinance.
ACCEPTANCE of Highline Water District Franchise
Ordinance No. 3041 for its first reading before
Council, as recommended by the Public Works Com-
mittee pursuant to RCW 35A. 47 . 040. The franchise
grants Highline Water District the right for 25
years to construct, maintain and operate their
water pipes and City right-of-way in order to
operate a domestic water supply system for
customers within the City.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
Drainage Utility. The Public Works Committee has
reviewed the proposal for the drainage utility
rate modifications and has recommended that the
actions recommended by the Public Works Director
in his memorandum of March 12 in order to imple-
ment the drainage utility rate modifications and
capital improvement program be approved.
WHITE MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1313 adopting
a five-year CIP for the drainage utility, authori-
zing and approving the implementation, financing
and establishment of budgets for the first year' s
program, authorization to proceed with the sale of
storm drainage revenue bonds and absorption of the
1992 Metro sewer rate increase. Johnson seconded
and the motion carried.
WHITE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3042 adopting a
new drainage basin map and changing the rate
charged by the City for its storm and surface
water utility. Houser seconded and the motion
carried.
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May 5, 1992
PUBLIC WHITE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3043 changing
WORKS the rate charged by the City Water Utility for
customers both within and without the City limits.
Houser seconded and the motion carried.
(BIDS - ITEM 5A)
West Hill Storm Drainage Improvements. Bid
opening was held April 17 with six bids received.
A low bid was submitted by R. L. Alia Company in
the amount of $278 , 591. Staff recommends that the
bid be accepted. WHITE SO MOVED. Woods seconded
and the motion carried.
REGIONAL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D)
JUSTICE ADDED ITEM
CENTER Regional Justice Center. Linda Martinez of the
Planning Commission commented on a memo from the
Planning Commission regarding the King County Re-
gional Justice Center. She noted that the Plan-
ning Commission recommends that any action, plan-
ning or hearing on land use for the justice center
be referred to them. WOODS MOVED to make the memo
a part of the record. Orr seconded and the motion
carried.
FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
DEPARTMENT 1992 Inspection Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for the
Mayor to sign interlocal agreement between King
County and the City of Kent for 1992 . Each year
we sign an agreement with King County and the
Commissioners of King County Fire District No. 37
which allows us to perform business inspections in
the Fire District. The advantage to us is that we
are able to better evaluate and mitigate hazards
through field inspections.
From a financial standpoint, the County will send
money to cover the cost of insurance premiums as
would be calculated if we did not have self-
insurance. Also, the City will receive a percent-
age of the hazardous materials/public assembly in-
spection permit fees. The contract remains
unchanged from previous years. It is recommended
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the inter-
local agreement between King County and the City
of Kent.
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May 5, 1992
FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
DEPARTMENT 1992 Basic Life Support Service Contract.
AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the Basic Life
Support Service contract between City of Kent and
King County Emergency Medical Services, subject to
the City Attorney's modifications. Every six
years the public votes on a County-wide emergency
medical services levy. Concurrently, we are asked
to sign an updated contract. Throughout the term
of the contract we are given updates on the amount
of funds we are eligible for. The Mayor' s signa-
ture is required to execute the contract and to
apply for funds. The allocation to the City of
Kent is based on funds due the City of Kent and
King County Fire District No. 37 . The amount
estimated for 1992 is $543 , 501.
Staff recommends that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the basic life support service contract
between the City of Kent and King County Emergency
Medical Services.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
Emergency Management operations Plan. The
Emergency Management Operations Plan contains the
action plan detailing the City' s appropriation,
response and recovery efforts as they relate to a
major incident. These incidents are identified as
either natural or manmade. The plan also explains
the integration of the City' s efforts with those
of other levels of government.
For this plan to become a legal document, it must
be signed by the Mayor and submitted to the
Washington State Office of Emergency Management
for their review and approval.
Fire Chief Angelo noted that this issue appears
under Other Business because only two committee
members were present at the Public Safety Commit-
tee meeting when it was discussed. He noted that
after this has been submitted to the State,
expansion of the plan will continue. MANN MOVED
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the City of
Kent ' s Emergency Management Operations Plan. Orr
seconded.
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May 5, 1992
FIRE White pointed out that successors to the Mayor
DEPARTMENT have been designed as the President of the City
Council and the President of the City Council Pro-
Tem. Angelo explained that in the absence of the
Mayor, the Council President would take over that
position, and that if both the Mayor and the Coun-
cil President were absent, it is assumed that the
Council would determine who would take the lead on
a temporary basis. White commented that normally
when the Council President is unavailable, the
senior-most Council member takes over and MOVED
that the third successor in the event of an emer-
gency be the senior-most Council member present.
Woods seconded and the motion carried. Mann' s
motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the docu-
ment then also carried.
PARKS & (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
RECREATION Golf Advisory Committee Recommendations. As
recommended by the Parks Committee at their April
27th meeting, approval of the Golf Advisory Com-
mittee recommendations for Riverbend Golf Complex
is requested.
Doug Schwab of the Mens Club noted that the golf
course is nearly a $3 , 000, 000 business which needs
attention to make sure the financial investment
made by the City is being protected and that staff
has the support and guidance necessary to do the
job. He noted that the Golf Advisory Committee
was formed by the Mayor to review the results of
an operational and financial audit authorized by
Council and to make recommendations regarding the
complex to the Parks Committee. Schwab noted that
the Golf Advisory Committee meetings were con-
ducted in public, although that was not required
since the task was specifically to review the
report and make recommendations. He explained
that interviews and discussions were held with
dozens of individuals. He noted that the commit-
tee met 3 times and agreed on 12 recommendations,
and that the recommendations were presented to the
Parks Committee on April 27 . He explained that
the recommendations address issues of management
and administration, policies and practices, main-
tenance, planning and financial accountability,
and that only one requires the direct expenditure
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & of funds and that one is only for $700 to be paid
RECREATION out of golf complex budget.
Schwab went over each of the following 12 recom-
mendations:
1. Continue to operate the Golf Complex under City
management, however, establish a Golf Advisory
Committee with representatives from user
groups, the community at large, the Complex,
the Administration, and the City Council to
provide input regarding issues related to the
operation of the Golf Complex. The Committee
should report to the City Council Parks Com-
mittee.
2 . Establish the position of Golf Director to
oversee all golf related activities. Then con-
sult with the PGA Community Relations Office to
review employment contract options for a Golf
Director and finally hire an experienced indi-
vidual through an open interview process, with
recommendations from the Golf Advisory Commit-
tee.
3 . Review the advantages/disadvantages of having
the Golf Complex report directly to Administra-
tion.
4 . Look for ways to increase cash flow such as in-
creasing cart utilization and having peak and
off-peak pricing policies.
5 . Review cash handling procedures on a regular
basis.
6. Evaluate automating the purchase of driving
range balls.
7 . Evaluate the snack bar operation to find ways
to increase its revenues and the services that
it provides.
8 . Bring in the USGA Greens Section advisory staff
for regular consultations and based upon their
recommendations and those of the Superinten-
dent, purchase the necessary equipment to
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & maintain and improve the condition of the Golf
RECREATION Complex.
9 . Prepare a plan to improve the driving range
facility. The plan should address expanding
the hitting areas and establishing facilities
for conducting quality golf instruction.
10. Develop financial statements that show the
profit/loss for each of the Complex' s revenue
sources and review the appropriateness of cur-
rent administrative charges being made against
the Golf Complex budget.
11. Audit the Pro Shop (merchandise sales) opera-
tion to determine if at the current inventory
levels, its financial viability is worth the
risk the City has undertaken. This audit
should be completed by October 1, 1992 .
12 . Prepare a five year operating plan which will
contain long and short range goals, revenue and
expense projections, and a future needs analy-
sis.
He said that flaws in the organizational structure
were identified which created an absence of man-
agement continuity, resulting in problems with
planning, implementation and execution, and that
the first three recommendations address this and
offer solutions. Schwab noted that Parks Director
Wilson suggested recommending that a permanent
advisory committee be formed which would help the
City address the many and varied issues that
relate to the golf complex, because under the cur-
rent system, golf complex issues have to come to
the Parks Committee which meets monthly and is
responsible for all Parks issues. For this reason
golf complex issues do not always get a thorough
hearing and sometimes take several months to be
resolved by Parks and be sent on to Council.
Schwab noted that the golf complex itself has
formed an advisory committee to advise it, and
noted that recommendation #1 refers to an advisory
committee to advise the City through the Parks
Committee. He noted that there is some concern
that the golf clubs would end up running the golf
complex.
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & Regarding recommendation #2 , Schwab noted that the
RECREATION City lacks an individual with golf management
skills in a permanent position of authority. He
added that a position of golf professional exists
but is currently unfilled, and is structured so
that it lacks the necessary authority and respon-
sibility. He said a redefinition of the responsi-
bilities would strengthen the City' s management of
the complex. He noted that the committee is aware
that if any costs were attributable to filling
this position, it would only be done when the cur-
rent hiring freeze is lifted.
Schwab said the committee felt that having the
golf complex report to Administration is not an
issue it is prepared to make a decision on. He
noted that the complex contains ten separate
businesses with the potential for more, and that
the decision should be left to the Council.
Schwab noted that recommendations #4 , 5, 6, and 7
are all actions that the committee and the consul-
tant felt should be taken by the golf complex man-
agement staff in order to more efficiently and
profitably run the golf complex.
Regarding recommendation #8, Schwab noted that
next to debt service the cost of maintenance is
the largest item in the golf complex budget. He
said that the committee and consultant identified
problems in this area resulting from the fractured
management structure within Parks Administration,
the lack of proper equipment, negligent mainte-
nance practices, and poor planning and implementa-
tion of maintenance practices. He noted that the
USGA is scheduled to be at the golf complex on May
13 , and that this is the item which will cost
$700.
Schwab stated that in regard to recommendation #9 ,
the driving range will require the most attention
to realize its potential, because of its age and
design. He stated that with changes, $500, 000 or
more could be realized annually.
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & In regard to recommendation #10, Schwab noted that
RECREATION current financial reports have not been structured
in such a way that the kinds of analyses that need
to be made to the expense side of the budget as
they relate to gross revenues can be done very
easily. He added that questions have arisen
regarding the appropriateness and the amount of
charges for city services being assessed against
the golf complex budget.
Regarding recommendation #11, Schwab noted that an
audit of the pro shop is a requirement of the con-
tract awarded to the Parks Department in May of
1990 . He said that many questions exist about
inventory levels, quality of service, cost of
goods sold, profitability, and shrinkage, and said
that a contract for a director of golf might be
funded in part by merchandise sales. He added
that this audit should determine if the revenues
and costs are consistent with the projections made
at the time the RFP was awarded to Parks.
Schwab stated that recommendation #12 stands for
itself.
Schwab clarified for the Mayor and White that it
is their intent that the committee would be formed
by Administration, and that the golf management
staff would run the golf course. Upon White' s
question, Chow stated that the consultant ' s report
is available to Council . Schwab explained that
the financial reports would be developed by
Finance Director McCarthy and his staff, and White
commented that those could be done with or without
an advisory committee. Schwab noted for White
that Council should decide who would do the audit
of the pro shop, and that golf course management
staff would review the cash handling procedure.
White questioned why these things are not being
done now by the State Auditor and Finance Depart-
ment. Upon Mann' s question, Schwab said that this
could be called a commission or a board, rather
than a committee.
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & Ted Laudenback stated that there is the danger
RECREATION that these clubs and golf associations can take
over management of the complex. He said that most
of the recommendations are management responsibil-
ities, and that he has found that most all of
these items have been addressed to management in
some form. He said Schwab and his associates
would like to direct the golf complex. He said
that an advisory committee should go to the Golf
Director and not to the next level, and that the
lines of authority have been usurped. He ques-
tioned whether Parks Director Wilson has not
already asked for these things and been turned
down because funds were not available.
Parks Director Wilson stated that the staff at
Riverbend is doing a good job and there is no
better municipal golf course in the Northwest. He
noted that the golf course is new, will be under
construction for three more years, and that they
have a good maintenance crew, good management, and
a good golf pro. He pointed out that two years
ago Doug Schwab was in favor of contracting out
the merchandise and lessons. Wilson stated that
the difference between the projected income and
the projected expense will be about $1, 000, 000 and
that the bonded indebtedness is $560 , 000. He fur-
ther noted that Auburn' s golf course makes approx-
imately $30, 000, Renton about $50, 000 and Bellevue
$316, 000. He added that Riverbend is a perfectly
located golf course. He noted that the only thing
which is not up in percentage of income is the
driving range, which is being returfed. He said
merchandise was up 42% over the first four months
of this year.
Wilson pointed out that most of the advisory com-
mittee' s recommendations are being taken care of,
and that since Council and Administration sets
priorities and policies, they should not be on the
advisory board. He said an advisory board would
be an exaggeration of what already exists at the
golf course. White asked whether funds were
authorized for irrigation of the Par 3 and Wilson
explained that when the 18-hole was in develop-
ment, they planned to put a line underneath Meeker
Street to get enough pressure to handle the Par 3
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & and the driving range. He said $20, 000 was bud-
RECREATION geted to put the pipe in, but there are no funds
to put in the sprinkling system. He added that
they are trying to spend the $20, 000 on some
needed equipment.
Schwab clarified that his questions regarding the
RFP were not about whether the City should run the
merchandise operation, but about the validity of
the process under which the RFP was being awarded.
He stated that there is no effort on behalf of the
Mens or Womens Clubs to take over management of
the golf complex. Bennett stated that the Classic
is a far superior golf course to Riverbend at this
stage in its development, and that Classic wishes
to provide a quality golf experience and therefore
their rates are higher, and there are fewer tee
times. He noted that other municipal golf courses
have more tee times in order to collect more
revenue and in the process they harm the golf
course. He clarified for the Mayor that the
Classic is a private golf course open to the
public. Schwab distributed a summary of the
responses from the survey of the Men' s Club and
WOODS MOVED to make it a part of the record. Orr
seconded and the motion carried.
Mr. Laudenback reiterated that an advisory commit-
tee normally answers to a Director of Operations,
who consequently handles their concerns. Schwab
explained that the Advisory Committee is an advo-
cate for the golf complex, and that staff at the
complex are aware of that. Parks Director Wilson
asked that a decision be made at this time as to
whether the golf complex should report to Adminis-
tration. He also asked that, since they have a
golf pro on contract at this time, the Council
allow them to put the golf pro on the payroll on
an interim basis. He explained that after the
USGA person is here, it could be determined when
to advertise that position. He noted that the
Classic Golf Course was held at bay for nearly a
year after it was developed, and that by opening
Riverbend early it got heavy use but brought in
about $700, 000 to help pay for some of the cost
overruns. He added that the golf course is not
operating in the red, but that they should have
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & borrowed more money and paid it off in a greater
RECREATION length of time.
Bennett asked if it is not a fact that the pro was
offered a contract a year ago saying that if he
took charge of disposing of the excess merchan-
dise, he would be put on full time, knowing at
that time that there was a hiring freeze. Wilson
responded that the hiring freeze happened right at
that time and he was not able to put him on as a
pro.
Bill Doolittle noted that he had attended a Park
Advisory Committee meeting which was open to the
public, but that no public testimony was taken.
He said that the golf course is projected to take
in $3 , 084 , 000 this year and its estimated expenses
are $2 , 100, 000, indicating that the golf course is
making a lot of money. He disagreed with Schwab
that the condition of the golf course is due to
the fractured Parks administration and negligent
maintenance practices. He pointed out that this
advisory committee has made not 12 but 13 recom-
mendations, the 13th being action taken at the
last Council meeting. The Mayor pointed out that
it is not fair to saddle the committee with
whether or not the golf course is making money,
and that one of their recommendations is to review
financial policies. Schwab noted that in 1991 the
golf complex generated $2 , 900, 000 in gross reve-
nues and had expenses of approximately $1, 900, 000 .
He noted that the City of Spokane operates four
golf complexes for $1, 800, 000 . He added that the
golf complex is saddled with a debt service of
$750, 000 plus $200 , 000 in other charges being made
against it. He stated that the positive budget
balance for 1991 was $26, 464 . He suggested
looking at ways in which the complex can continue
to operate without having to charge the citizens
of this community out of the general fund to pay
off expenses. Schwab stated that the action taken
by Council regarding the Vertidrain equipment was
not a recommendation of the Golf Advisory Commit-
tee, although it was discussed as a separate
issue, and was then recommended by the Parks Com-
mittee.
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & Parks Director Wilson stated that the bonded
RECREATION indebtedness of the golf course is $560, 000 a year
rather than $750, 000 as stated by Schwab. He said
that Schwab is including payments for the 9-hole
golf course and the driving range. Wilson stated
that the Council bought the golf course to avoid
apartments being built there, and at that time he
convinced them that they need to take the driving
range also, which they did. He said that since
Riverbend is doing well , the Finance Department
has seen fit to take the bill for the old golf
course and add it to the Riverbend bonded indebt-
edness, making it $560, 000 plus $140, 000. He said
they are charged $80, 000 for administrative costs,
which was never discussed when doing the financial
study for the golf course. He reiterated that the
golf course is doing well . He pointed out that
the Green River Trail goes through the golf course
and that more people use the trail than the golf
course, and added that they appreciate the oppor-
tunity to combine park and golf maintenance.
Carl Hart noted that he has been a golfer for 45
years and that he has played the Classic twice
recently, as well as others, and that Riverbend is
in the best condition of any publicly owned golf
course. He added that it is not the same type of
course as the Classic. He said he believes that
the Parks Department should continue to operate
the course and that there should be an advisory
board to give advise to the Parks Committee on how
to operate the golf course because golfers have
ideas that perhaps staff does not have.
Finance Director McCarthy noted that they have
been doing financial statements since the golf
course has been in business, although they have
not been shared with the Parks Committee. He said
he plans to attend a Parks Committee meeting soon
and show them a complete set of financial state-
ments including long range plans for the acquisi-
tion of equipment. He said that the golf course
has asked for equipment in the past but that there
has never been a way to fund the equipment. He
explained the debt service, noting that the total
is approximately $1, 000, 000. He added that they
have not been charging the golf complex that
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & entire amount. He said the Council can determine
RECREATION who should pay these debt services. Mann com-
mented that the citizens own the golf course and
all other City property and that it is important
to have citizen involvement. He endorsed having
citizen involvement on an advisory board level and
disagreed with having the Council on the advisory
board and recommended excluding them.
JOHNSON MOVED to approve the Golf Advisory Commit-
tee recommendations for Riverbend Golf complex.
Bennett seconded. Johnson recommended amending
his motion as follows: 1) to eliminate council-
members as voting members of the committee except
to establish one councilmember as an ex-officio
non-voting member of the committee; 2) to revise
recommendation #3 so that the golf course
continues to be managed by the Parks Department;
and 3) to revise recommendation #2 to read that
the position of Golf Director be established and
the City Attorney be directed to prepare the ordi-
nance creating that position in the budget.
Bennett accepted only the first amendment and it
was incorporated into the motion as a friendly
amendment.
JOHNSON THEN MOVED to amend his motion to continue
to have the golf course managed by the Parks
Department. White seconded. Johnson clarified
for Orr that there would be no further review of
the advantages and disadvantages of having the
golf complex report to Administration and that it
should be administered by the Parks Department.
Bennett said that review of the advantages and
disadvantages is a valid request. Johnson said he
would agree to reviewing it periodically and
reporting back to the Parks Committee but White
did not agree. Johnson did not chose to revise
his motion, and the motion to amend the main
motion to change recommendation #3 to read that
the City Council endorses the continued operation
of the golf course by the Parks Department was de-
feated upon a roll call vote, with Johnson, Mann
and White in favor, Woods abstaining, and Bennett,
Houser, Orr and Mayor Kelleher opposed. Upon
White ' s question, the Mayor asked that the City
Attorney consult the rules regarding abstaining
from voting.
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & JOHNSON MOVED to amend his motion so that recom-
RECREATION mendation #3 reads that management of the golf
course be continued as part of the Parks Depart-
ment, with annual review by the Parks Committee.
The motion died for lack of a second. Schwab said
that this is not an issue that the advisory board
would want to take up.
JOHNSON MOVED to amend the motion by revising
recommendation #2 to state that the position of
golf director be established, recognizing that
Administration will decide whether to fund the
position, and directing the City Attorney to pre-
pare the required ordinance. White seconded.
Houser noted that that had been done and the money
has not been available to hire a golf director.
Schwab clarified for the Mayor that there is a
position of golf professional at the golf complex
which is an unfilled position and explained that
the recommendation was to redefine the responsi-
bilities of that position. He suggested changing
the wording of recommendation #2 to say "define"
the position of golf professional . Schwab also
stated that many golf directors are paid solely
from commissions or incentives. Johnson and White
both agreed to use the word "define" .
Wilson noted that they are currently paying a con-
tract and that it would not be a great expense to
transfer it over. He noted that the pro would be
hired as a city employee to manage parts of the
golf course. He said if the golf course stays in
the Parks Department they would like to have the
authority to write the job description for the pro
which would best serve Riverbend. He added that
complete charge of the golf course by the pro
would not work.
The Mayor clarified that the motion before the
Council is to amend the main motion to establish
the position of golf director as outlined in
recommendation #2 and to add language stating that
the scope of work for that position will be
reviewed and potentially redefined. The motion to
amend carried.
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & MANN MOVED to amend the main motion to change the
RECREATION word "committee" to "board" . Johnson seconded.
The motion carried.
The Mayor explained for White that any City board
or commission can determine how often they will
meet and whether City staff will be involved. He
added that typically the City would provide staff
to attend the meetings.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to approve the
Golf Advisory Committee recommendations, to
eliminate Councilmembers as voting members except
one as an ex-officio non-voting member, to provide
that the scope of work for the golf director be
reviewed and potentially redefined, and changing
the name from Committee to Board, then carried
with only White opposed.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4E)
ADDED ITEM BY BILL DOOLITTLE
Vertidrain Equipment. Bill Doolittle noted that
at the Council meeting of April 21st, Councilmem-
ber Bennett moved to rent Vertidrain equipment
from the Classic Golf Course for $200 a day, as
directed by the Golf Advisory Committee on a 5-0
vote, and that the motion was seconded and passed
by Council. He pointed out that in the following
discussion it was noted that an alternative source
would also rent the equipment for $200 a day and
would absorb all repair costs and rebate 75% of
the rental fee if the City chose to purchase the
equipment. He added that based upon Bennett' s
motion and the vote of the Council , a contract was
executed with Classic. Doolittle noted that the
equipment has arrived at Riverbend, but has been
inoperable for at least five days. He noted that
the alternate source provided his equipment so
that work on the golf course could continue. He
suggested that Council give direction to the golf
course as to whether they can get out of the con-
tract and whether they can make decisions on their
own regarding this issue without coming back to
Council . Bennett defended his position on this
issue and noted that the superintendent chose to
pick up the equipment himself and take a rush
course on operation of the equipment, even though
part of the agreement was that Classic would
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May 5, 1992
PARKS & provide someone at Riverbend to demonstrate use of
RECREATION the equipment. Keith Sandon, Director of Golf at
Classic Country Club, stated that they had agreed
to loan out their machine, that a price was agreed
upon and a contract was signed. He said that the
equipment had less that 50 hours use when it left
their property and that although they experienced
some problems, they had operated it for approxi-
mately 42 hours without problems. He opined that
the City is experiencing problems because it has
not been run correctly.
Mayor Kelleher stated that he would not allow any
more comments on this item unless there is a
motion from the Council. No Councilmember chose
to make a motion of any kind regarding the Verti-
drain.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the
bills received through April 30, 1992 after
auditing by the Operations Committee at its
meeting at 5: 30 p.m. on May 4 , 1992 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/16-4/30/92 0117517-0118043 $1, 393 , 331. 88
Approval of checks issued for payroll :
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/5/92 01171763-01172380 $ 534 , 766. 48
REPORTS Council President. Woods noted that Suburban
Cities will meet on May 13th in Issaquah and asked
Councilmembers to make arrangements through
Christi Ryan.
Public Works Committee. White noted that the
Public Works Committee now meets on the 1st and
3rd Wednesday of each month at 5: 30 p.m. He added
that at the next meeting they will discuss the
public transit area and the circulator transit
system for the City of Kent.
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May 5, 1992
REPORTS Public Safety Committee. Mann announced that the
Public Safety Committee meetings have been changed
to 5: 30 p.m. on the ist and 3rd Monday of each
month.
EXECUTIVE At 9 : 05 p.m. City Attorney Lubovich announced an
SESSION executive session of approximately 15 minutes to
discuss labor negotiations and potential litiga-
tion regarding a City-owned facility.
ADJOURNMENT At 9 : 30 p.m. the meeting reconvened and adjourned.
Brenda )acber, CMC
City C e
19
Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 19 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: GARRISON HEIGHTS FINAL PLAT NO. SU-89-7
T1> 42A
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorize June 2, 1992 for a public
meeting to consider Garrison Heights Final Plat Map. The
property is approximately 8. 6 acres in size and is located at
the southeast corner of the intersection of So. 213th Place and
94th Place So.
3 . EXHIBITS: None
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
FISCALIPERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3C V(
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hh Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 19 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: HEMLOCK ACRES NO. 19 (NO. SU-88-8)
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: AuthoriA June 21 1992 for a public
meeting to consider Hemlock Acres No. 19 Final Plat Map. The
property is approximately 3 . 66 acres in size and is located
along the east side of 112th Ave. S.E. , approximately 650 feet
north of S.E. 240th Street.
3 . EXHIBITS: None
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCALIPERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCALIPERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION:
Council Agend
Item No. 3DJ(
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Kent City Council Meeting
(� Date May 19, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL 72ND AND S. 180TH
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Committee, authorization for the Mayor to sign interlocal
agreement with Tukwila for transfer of maintenance and
operation of traffic signal at 72nd and S. 180th after
installation by the City of Kent.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee Minutes and
agreement
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (unanimous vote-Mann
and Johnson present; Bennett and White absent)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3EC
Public Works Committee
May 6, 1992
Page 2
Wickstrom explained the reason he proposed the change to the
moratorium was so that we could address these types of situations.
Paul Mann asked if there was some way to address it as a health
problem. Wickstrom stated that if the Health Department declared
it as a health risk, we could form the L. I.D. even if there were
1005% protest. The usual L. I.D. process would require a 60% protest
to defeat an L. I.D. However, in other situations the Health
Department has been very reluctant to take this step.
Wickstrom emphasized to Mr. Thomas that it will be important for
the supporters of the L. I.D. to attend the Council meetings when
the project is discussed.
Mr. Thomas commented about the water system in the area. Wickstrom
explained that if the L.I.D. goes together, the City would rebuild
the water line at the same time and share the cost of the road
restoration with the property owners.
As to timing on the project, Wickstrom stated he would have an
engineer available in a couple of weeks to begin work on the
project.
Paul Mann asked for an update on the Kent Covenant Church
application. Wickstrom explained he will have this same engineer
work on both projects simultaneously. He will prepare the
estimates and meet with the property owners to determine whether
they support the project.
Traffic Signal 72nd Avenue and S. 180th
Wickstrom explained that in 1988 we formed an L. I.D. to install a
traffic signal at 72nd Avenue and S. 180th. However, the placement
of the signal would be in the city limits of Tukwila. We have been
working with Tukwila since then in developing the necessary
interlocal agreement so that we could proceed with the project. We
now have the agreement signed by Tukwila in that they will allow us
to construct the signal in their right of way and we will turn it
over to Tukwila for operation and maintenance. Wickstrom requested
authorization for the Mayor to sign the agreement. The Committee
unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to sign.
Meeting Chanae
Tom Brubaker informed the Committee that since the regularly
scheduled time of the Public Works Committee meeting is being
changed, the Committee should pass a motion establishing that. The
Committee unanimously passed the motion establishing the meeting
time for the Public Works Committee to be the first and third
Wednesdays of each month at 5 : 30 p.m.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
SOUTH 180TH STREET AND 72ND AVENUE SOUTH
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of _
, 1992, by and between the City of Kent,
hereinafter called "Kent" and the City of Tukwila, hereinafter
called "Tukwila" .
WHEREAS, the Cities of Kent and Tukwila are authorized by
Chapter 39 . 34 RCW to enter into agreements for the purpose of
interlocal cooperation, and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Kent and Tukwila are authorized by RCW
35 . 51. 020 to contract for the integrated planning, management and
operation of local improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kent has formed Local Improvement
District No. 333 ( "L. I .D. 333" ) to construct a traffic signal at
the intersection of S. 180th Street and 72nd Avenue South in
Tukwila, for the purpose of improving access from an area within
Kent onto and from S . 180th Street, and
WHEREAS, Tukwila has the responsibility for the maintenance
of traffic control facilities within its corporate limits,
including S . 180th Street at this intersection, and
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed as follows :
Section 1
Kent is constructing a fully functional eight phase traffic
signal as part of L. I .D. 333 . This signal will provide traffic
control for vehicular access from 72nd Avenue South to South 180th
Street (South 43rd Street) . This improvement will benefit the Kent
and Tukwila communities by providing better access from this area
to a major east/west corridor.
Section 2
a. Upon completion of the construction of the L. I .D. 333 and
final acceptance of the L. I .D. 333 assessment roll by
Kent, Kent will transfer maintenance and operational
responsibilities for the traffic signal and all related
appurtenances to Tukwila. The City of Tukwila and/or any
properties in Tukwila will be exempt from any L.I .D.
assessments .
PAGE 1 of 4
b. Tukwila agrees to accept maintenance and operational
responsibilities for said traffic signal and to relieve
Kent from all responsibilities in the operation,
maintenance and reconstruction of these features in
accordance with this agreement. Tukwila also agrees to
operate and maintain said traffic signal in accordance
with high engineering standards, and in conformity with
the same standards, practices and requirements which
Tukwila uses and employs on signals owned, maintained and
operated by Tukwila. Kent and Tukwila agree that the
controller for this traffic signal shall be a Traconex
390 .
Kent agrees that Tukwila's approval of construction will
be a condition of acceptance.
C . Kent agrees to provide Tukwila with copies of the design
and the construction traffic control plan for approval .
d. Upon retirement of all of the bonds to be issued by the
City of Kent to finance the improvements within its
L. I .D. 333, Kent shall transfer ownership of the traffic
signal and all related appurtenances to the City of
Tukwila, and Tukwila shall accept ownership of the
traffic signal and all related appurtenances from the
City of Kent. The method of transfer of ownership shall
be by quit claim deed or such other form of deed as the
Cities may mutually agree.
Section 3
The City of Tukwila will protect, save and hold harmless Kent,
its elected officials, agents and employees, from all claims,
actions, damages or expenses of any nature whatsoever by reason of
the acts or omissions, subject to the Tukwila City Council 's
acceptance of maintenance and operational responsibilities of the
subject signal and appurtenances, of Kent, its elected officials
assigns, agents, contractors, licensees, invitees, employees or any
acts or activities authorized by this agreement.
Tukwila further agrees to defend the City of Kent and its
elected officials, authorized agents and employees in any claims,
actions, complaints or litigation, including payment of any.costs
or attorney fees for any claims, actions, complaints, or litigation
commenced thereon arising out of or in connection with the acts or
omissions or activities authorized by this agreement. This
obligation shall not include such claims, costs, damages or
expenses which may be caused by the sole negligence of Kent,
PAGE 2 of 4
its elected officials, authorized agents and employees, PROVIDED
further, that if the claims or damages are caused by or result from
the concurrent negligence of (a) Kent and its agents or employees
and (b) Tukwila, its agents or employees, this indemnity provision
shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of each City's
concurrent negligence.
Section 4
No liability shall be attached to Kent or Tukwila by reason of
entering into this agreement except as expressly provided herein.
Section 5
This agreement is a complete expression of the terms hereto
and merge and supersede any prior negotiation, representation and
agreements between the parties . Any oral representation or
understanding not incorporated herein is excluded.
Section 6
Any amendments or modifications to this agreement must be in
writing and approved by both parties .
Section 7
Any notices hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be
deemed given if delivered in person or deposited in any U.S . Postal
Service mail box, sent registered or certified, return receipt
requested, and first class postage prepaid, addressed to the
appropriate party as follows :
CITY OF KENT CITY OF TUKWILA
220 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH 6200 SOUTHCENTER BLVD
KENT, WA 98032 TUKWILA, WA 98188
Addresses may be changed by written notice of the change to
the other party.
Section 8
This agreement shall remain in full force and effect until the
transfer of ownership of the traffic signal and all related
appurtenances contemplated by Section 2d hereof.
PAGE 3 of 4
Section 9
A copy of this agreement shall be filed with the City Clerks
of the City of Kent and the City of Tukwila, the King County
Records Division and the Secretary of State pursuant to the
requirements of RCW 39 . 34 . 040 .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
agreement as of the day and year first above written.
Attest: City of ' ukwila
BY: BY-
ITS614
Approved as to form
,I��}
BY: ;/,
ITS• 6 A 2!
Attest: City of Kent
BY: BY:
ITS
Approved as to form
BY:
ITS•
PAGE 4 of 4
1n, Kent City Council Meeting
UU Date May 19 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: WATER MAIN RELOCATION - AGREEMENT WITH WSDOT
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Committee, authorization for the Mayor to sign agreement with
WSDOT for relocation of a portion of the City's Kent Springs
and Clark Springs Water Transmission Mains lying within the
project limits of the State's Kent-Kangley Road widening
project and transfer of $306, 000 from the Unencumbered Water
Utility Funds for this project.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee Minutes, memo
from Public Works Director, fiscal note and agreement
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (unanimous vote - Mann
and Johnson present: Bennett and White absent)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: �'�NNO YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended"' Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS-
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3F
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MAY 69 1992
PRESENT: Paul Mann Ed White
Jon Johnson Mrs. Rust
Don Wickstrom Bill Doolittle
Tom Brubaker R. Wayne Thomas
Ed Chow
Water Main Relocation
Wickstrom explained that the State will be widening SR 516 between
132nd and 160th Avenue S.E. We have two transmission mains that
lie within the project limits. Originally, the State requested we
remove our transmission mains out of the area which would have been
quite costly. Through negotiations we have reached an agreement
for modifications and adjustments at a cost of approximately
$556, 000. This also includes adjustment work on our water main in
the area of their SR 515 project. There are funds available in the
unencumbered water utility fund; thus, there is no general fund
impact. Wickstrom added we are pretty much required to relocate
under terms of our franchise with the State. The Executive
Committee has concurred with the request to transfer the funds from
the unencumbered water funds. The Committee unanimously
recommended approval for the Mayor to sign the agreement and to
transfer the funds from the unencumbered funds of the water
utility.
Petition for Sewer - Derbyshire area
Paul Mann stated this was on the agenda at his request. Wickstrom
responded that staff has just received the petition. Normally,
after receiving a petition, a cost estimate would be prepared and
an informal meeting held with the property owners at which they
would be advised of the costs. If there is still interest in
proceeding with the L.I.D. , we would then go before Council and ask
authorization to form the L. I.D. Wickstrom commented the area has
needed sewers for quite some time. We recently constructed a sewer
L. I.D. in a neighborhood close to this area. Paul Mann stated he
has been to the area and feels it is certainly a health hazard.
Mr. Thomas stated he had circulated the petition in the area.
While he is not a resident, he is speaking for his grandmother who
does live in the area. On that particular block, there are three
septic systems that are currently in failing situations. Most of
the residents of the area are in favor of the project. Residents
on 120th Avenue are not as supportive as they are not experiencing
any septic system difficulties due to the topography of the area.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
April 29, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COM�M11TTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM �l.l,/
RE: WATER MAIN RELOCATION
The State will be widening SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) between 132nd
Avenue S.E. and 160th Avenue S. E. beginning approximately July of
this year. A portion of both our Kent Springs water transmission
main and our Clark Springs water transmission main lie within the
right of way for this project. The State will be relocating and/or
protecting those portions of the mains which lie within the project
limits for which the City will reimburse the State.
Based upon pure guess-timates due to lack of any detailed plans, we
budgeted $250, 000 from the water fund for this work which also
included possible water main work on their SR 515 (Benson Highway)
project. With the completed plans and cost estimate, the actual
work is estimated to cost $556, 000 or $306, 000 in additional funds.
It should be noted, however, this expense is significantly less
than the State's original proposal which could have cost into the
millions. Since we have a franchise to use the State's right of
way for our transmission mains (Kent and Clark Springs) , we are
obligated to do what they want when they want. But after much
negotiation - and some suggestions of possible political
involvement - we were able to reduce the extent of our adjustment
to that covered in the agreement.
Unencumbered water funds are available and the Executive Committee
has concurred with using same for this project. We recommend
approval for the Mayor to sign the agreement with the State and
authorization to transfer $306, 000 from the unencumbered funds of
the water fund to this project fund.
WICKSTROM,DON / KENT70/PW - HPDesk print.
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Message. Dated: 04/22/92 at 1245.
Subject: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF 4/22
Sender: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Contents: 2.
TO: Don WICKSTROM / KENT70/PW
Part 1 .
TO: Don WICKSTROM / KENT70/PW
CC: Ed CHOW / KENT70/AD
Jim HANSEN / KENT70/AD
Jim HARRIS / KENT70/PL
Alana MCIALWAIN / KENT70/AD
Don OLSON / KENT70/PR
Part 2.
WITH RESPECT TO YOUR REQUESTS AT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TODAY, THE FOLLOWING
RESPONSE IS PROVIDED.
1) GUIBERSON STREET RESERVOIR LANDSCAPING - THE COMMITTEE CONFIRMED IT'S
PREVIOUS POSITION THAT THE ENTIRE PROJECT SHOULD BE DEFERRED UNTIL
THE FREEZE IS LIFTED AND YOU CAN HIRE THE APPROPRIATE MAINTENANCE
PERSONNEL.
2) KENT KANGLEY ROAD WATER MAIN RELOCATION - THE USE OF UNENCUMBERED WATER
FUNDS OF $306,000 IS APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT BASED ON THE FACT
THAT THE CITY HAS NO CHOICE UNDER ITS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE. THESE FUNDS WILL BE ADDED TO ALREADY BUDGETED RELOCATION
FUNDS OF $250,000 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $556,000. THE
COMMITTEE COMMENDS YOUR EFFORTS TO REDUCE THE COST TO THIS LEVEL
WHEN INITIAL INDICATIONS FROM THE STATE WERE THAT THE AMOUNTS MIGHT
BE A LOT HIGHER.
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-„ ORGANIZATION AND ADDRESS
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION City of Kent
AGREEMENT 220 4th Avenue South
WORK BY STATE—ACTUAL COST Kent, Washington 98032
AGREEMENT NUMBER SECTION/LOCATION
Y � 0 �b
132nd Avenue S.E. to 160th Avenue S.E.
STATE ROUTE ICONTROLSECTION I DISTRICT MP. 9.37 to MP. 11 .04
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER Widen to 5 Lanes
1
ADVANCE PAYMENT AMOUNT
$15% of estimated total
This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 19 ,
between the STATE OF WASHINGTON, Department of Transportation, acting by and through the Secretary of Transporta-
tion, by virtue of Title 47 RCW, hereinafter called the "STATE", and the above named organization, hereinafter called the
"UTILITY."
WHEREAS, the STATE is planning the construction or improvement of the State Route shown above, and in connection
therewith it is necessary to remove and/or relocate or construct certain UTILITY facilities as set forth in the attached plans,
and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best public interest for the STATE to include the necessary items of work for
relocating and/or constructing the UTILITY's facilities in the STATE's construction contract, and
WHEREAS, the STATE is obligated for the relocation of facilities where the UTILITY has a compensable interest in its
facilities and right-of-way by virtue of being located on easements or UTILITY owned right-of-way, the UTILITY is obligated
to reimburse the STATE for any relocation costs required for facilities not on easements or UTILITY owned right-of-way.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants and performances contained herein, or attached
--and incorporated and made a part hereof, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
I The UTILITY agrees, upon satisfactory completion of
GENERAL the work involved, to deliver a letter of acceptance which
Federal-Aid Highway Program Manual, Volume 6, shall include a release and waiver of all ' .ture claims or
Chapter 6, Section 3, Subsection I (FHPM 6-6-3-1), and demands of any nature resulting from the pei formance of the
amendments thereto, determine and establish the definitions work under this AGREEMENT.
and applicable standards for this AGREEMENT and pay- 11
ment hereunder, and by this reference are incorporated PAYMENT
hereby and made a part of this AGREEMENT for all in-
tents and purposes as if fully set forth herein. An itemized estimate of cost for work to be performed
by the STATE marked Exhibit "B" is attached hereto, and
The STATE, as agent acting for and on behalf of the by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT.
UTILITY, agrees to do the work in removing, relocating
and/or constructing the UTILITY facilities, in accordance The UTILITY, in consideration of the faithful perform-
with and described in the specifications marked Exhibit "A" ante of the work to be done by the STATE, agrees to reim-
and plans marked Exhibit "C" attached hereto, and by this burse the STATE for the actual direct and related indirect
reference made a part of this AGREEMENT. cost of all work which is the financial responsibility of the
UTILITY as defined in Exhibits "A" and "B".
Plans, specifications and cost estimates shall be pre-
pared by the STATE in accordance with the current State of Partial payments shall be made by the UTILITY, upon
Washington Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and request of the STATE, to cover costs incurred. These pay-
Municipal Construction, and adopted design standards, un- ments are not to be more frequent than one (I) per month. It
less otherwise noted. The STATE will incorporate the plans is agreed that any such partial payment will not constitute
and specifications into the STATE's project and thereafter agreement as to the appropriateness of any item and that, at
advertise the resulting project for bid and, assuming bids are the time of final audit, all required adjustments will be made
received and a contract is awarded, administer the contract. and reflected in a final payment.
The UTILITY hereby approves the plans and specifica- The UTILITY agrees to pay the STATE the "Advance
tions for the described work as shown on Exhibits "A" and Payment Amount" stated above within 20 days after the
STATE submits its first partial payment request to the
✓ UTILITY. The advance payment represents approximately
The UTILITY may, if it desires, furnish an inspector on fifteen (15) percent of the estimate of cost for which the
the project. Any costs for such inspection will be borne solely UTILITY is responsible, and covers costs incurred by the
by the UTILITY. All contact between said inspector and the STATE in the initial stages of the project. The advance pay-
STATE's contractor shall be through the STATE's repre- ment will be carried throughout the life of the project with
sentatives. final adjustment made in the final payment.
III VIII
EXTRA WORK RIGHT OF ENTRY
In the event unforeseen conditions require an increase in The UTILITY hereby grants and conveys to the
the UTILITY's cost obligation of 25 percent or more from STATE the right of entry upon all land which the UTILITY
that agreed to on Exhibit "B", this AGREEMENT will be has interest, within the right of way of the highway, for '
modified by supplement AGREEMENT covering said in- purpose of improving and/or constructing said highway,.-
crease. As noted in Exhibit "A" the UTILITY will, after relo-
In the event it is determined that any change from the cation and/or adjustment of their facilities, execute and de-
description of work contained in this AGREEMENT is re- liver to the STATE a quit claim deed removing all UTILITY
quired,approval must be secured from the UTILITY prior to interests from within the STATE's right of way.
the beginning of such work. Where the change is substantial, Upon completion of the work outlined herein, all future
written approval must be secured. operation and maintenance of the UTILITY's facilities shall
Reimbursement for increased work and/or a substantial be at the sole cost of the UTILITY and without expense to
change in the description of work shall be limited to costs the STATE.
covered by a written modification, change order, or extra IX
work order approved by the UTILITY. EASEMENT, PERMIT OR FRANCHISE
IV The STATE will issue the UTILITY an easement, per-
SALVAGE mit or franchise,as provided in Exhibit"A",for those UTIL-
All materials removed by the STATE shall be reclaimed ITY facilities which remain on or cross the STATE's right of
or disposed of by the STATE and shall become the property way following completion of the work outlined herein.
of the STATE. If the UTILITY desires to retain these mate-
rials,and the STATE concurs, the UTILITY shall reimburse LEGAL RELATIONS
the STATE an amount not less than that required by the
FHPM 6-6-3-1. The UTILITY shall indemnify and hold the STATE
V and its agents, employees, and/or officers harmless from and
BETTERMENTS shall process and defend at its own expense any and all
claims, demands; suits at law or equity, actions, penalties,
If adjustment of the UTILITY's facilities does consti- losses, damages, or costs, of whatsoever kind or nature,
tute a betterment as defined in FHPM 6-6-3-1, the better- brought against the STATE arising out of, in connection
ment credit will be included in the estimate of cost. with, or incident to the execution of this AGREEMENT
VI and/or the UTILITY's performance or failure to perform
ACCRUED DEPRECIATION any aspect of this AGREEMENT. Provided,however,that
such claims are caused by or result from the concufrent nel,._.
If adjustment of the UTILITY's facilities does involve a ligence of (a) the UTILITY and (b) the STATE, its agents,
credit due for the accrued depreciation of the facility being employees and/or officers, this indemnity provision shall be
replaced, this value will be included in the estimate of cost. valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of
the UTILITY, and Provided further, that nothing herein
VII shall require the UTILITY to hold harmless or defend the
COMPLIANCE STATE, its agents, employees and/or officers from any
The UTILITY agrees to comply with all applicable re- claims arising from the sole negligence of the STATE, its
quirements of the STATE which shall be in accordance with agents, employees, and/or officers.
the Utilities Accommodation Policy, Chapter 468-34 WAC, No liability shall attach to the STATE or the UTILITY
and amendments thereto, and said policy and amendments by reason of entering into this AGREEMENT except as ex-
are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this AGREE- pressly provided herein.
MENT for all intents and purposes as if fully set forth
herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT as of the day and year first above written.
UTILITY STATE OF WASHINGTON-
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
By:
Title: By;
Date:
DOTForm 224-062
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AGREEMENT UT 0376
EXHIBIT "A"
SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The work proposed under this Agreement provides for the construction,
installation, and adjustment of water line facilities owned and operated by
the City of Kent hereinafter referred to as the "CITY" .
EXHIBIT "C", sheet 1 of 9
Vicinity map showing location of the project.
I WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE STATE
EXHIBIT "C", sheet 2 of 9 (plan/profile)
1. Install 110 L.F. of 24 in. diameter Ductile Iron Pipe (class 52) -
including Excavation Safety System
from Sta. 148+20 (231Rt. ) to Sta. 149+29 (441Rt. )
2 . Install 24 in. diameter HDPE Molded Flange Adapter-
including Excavation Safety System
Sta. 149+29 (341Rt. ) .
3 . Install Cathodic Test Station: Sta: 149+27 (341Rt. ) .
4 . Install 4 in. combination Air Valve with Chamber Assembly:
Sta. 149+32 (361Rt. ) .
EXHIBIT "C", sheet 3 of 9 (plan/profile)
1. Install 313 L.F. of 24 in. diameter Ductile Iron Pipe (class 50) -
including Excavation Safety System
from Sta. 167+00 (261Rt. ) to Sta. 170+13 (341Rt. )
EXHIBIT "C", sheet 4 of 9 (plan/profile)
1. Install 102 L.F. of 24 in. diameter Ductile Iron Pipe (class 50) -
including Excavation Safety System
from Sta. 176+25 (261Rt. ) to Sta. 177+45 (261Rt. )
EXHIBIT "C", sheet 5 of 9 (plan/profile)
1. Install 4 in. combination Air Valve with Chamber Assembly:
Sta. 195+95 (601Lt. ) .
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AGREEMENT UT 0376
2 . Install 66 L.F. of 24 in. diameter Ductile Iron Pipe (class 52) -
including Excavation Safety System:
from Sta. 193+93 (21'Lt. ) to Sta. 194+59 (23 'Lt. )
3 . Install 46 L.F. of 24 in. diameter Ductile Iron Pipe (class 52) -
including Excavation Safety System:
from Sta. 195+77 (23 'Lt. ) to Sta. 196+23 (211Lt. )
4 . Install Steel Spool Connections including Excavation Safety System:
Sta. 193+92 (21'Lt. ) ; Sta. 196+23 (21'Lt. ) .
5. Install 104 L.F. of 24 in. diameter Steel Water Main-
including Excavation Safety System:
from Sta. 194+66 (23 'Lt. ) to Sta. 195+70 (23 'Lt. ) .
6. Install Cathodic Test Station:
Sta: 194+93 (21'Lt. ) ; Sta: 196+23 (34 'Lt. ) .
7 . Install 24 in. diameter Flexable Expansion Joints-
including Excavation Safety System:
Sta. 194+59 (23'Lt. ) ; Sta. 195+70 (23 'Lt. ) .
EXHIBIT "C", sheet 6 of 9 (plan/profile)
1. Construction Details : Ductile Iron Bell and Spigot Rubber Gasket
Joint, Combination Air Valve Assembly with Chamber, Insulated
Flange Joints, Standard Pipe Laying Conditions, Cathodic Test
Station.
EXHIBIT "C", sheets 7 of 9 (plan/profile)
1. Soos Creek Crossing Connection Details.
EXHIBIT "C", sheets 8 of 9 (plan/profile)
1. Kent Springs Water Main Relocation - Pipe Support Details.
EXHIBIT "C", sheets 9 of 9 (plan/profile)
1. Hanger Utility Support Details for 12 inch diameter Water Line.
II WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY
None
III FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
THE CITY shall be responsible for 100 percent of costs involved to
perform the work as described in this Agreement as detailed in Exhibit
"B" attached hereto, and by this reference made a part of this
AGREEMENT.
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AGREEMENT UT 0376
7 EXTRA WORK
In the event unforeseen conditions require an increase in the
CITY's cost obligation of 25 percent or more from that shown in Exhibit
"B", this AGREEMENT will be modified by a supplemental agreement
covering said increase.
In the event it is determined that any change from the description
of work contained in this AGREEMENT is required, approval must be
secured from the CITY prior to the commencement of such work. Where the
work is substantial, written approval must be secured.
Reimbursement for increased work and/or substantial change in the
description of work shall be limited to costs covered by a written
modification, change order, or extra work order approved by the CITY
V SALVAGE
The materials to be removed by the STATE have no salvage value as
defined in the FHPM 6-6-3-1.
VI • PERMIT OR FRANCHISE
By the terms and provisions of Consolidated Franchise Number 6675
and Amendment Number 1, THE CITY OF KENT was granted permission to
construct, operate and maintain an underground Water system on a portion
of State Route 516, in King County. The CITY will be responsible for
obtaining the required franchise amendment from the STATE.
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AGREEMENT UT 0376
EXHIBIT"B"
ESTIMATE OF COST
1.0 WORK BY STATE, MATERIALS (REIMBURSABLE @ 100%).
Std. Item No. Description Unit Qty. Price Unit Total
0001 Mobilization @ 10% of Materials* L.S. 1.0 $26,027.00 $26,027.00
** Install 24 in. Ductile Iron Water- L.F. 415.0 $155.00 $64,325.00
Main (class 50).
3874 Install 24 in. Ductile Iron Water- L.F. 222.0 $174.00 $38,628.00
Main (class 52).
** Install 24 in. Steel Water Main L.F. 104.0 $462.00 $48,048.00
** 4 in. combination air valve - ea. 2.0 $13,919.00 $27,838.00
with chamber assembly
** Install Water Main Protection ea. 15.0 $809.00 $12,135.00
** Cathodic Test Station ea. 3.0 $2,332.00 $6,996.00
** Excavation Safety System L.F. 677.0 $20.00 $13,540.00
** 24 in. dia. HDPE Molded - ea. 1.0 $760.00 $760.00
Flange Adapter
** Double Flexable Ball Joints ea. 2.0 $20,750.00 $41,500.00
** Steel Spool Connections ea. 2.0 $500.00 $1,000.00
** Hanger Utility Supports ea. 11.0 $500.00 $6,500.00
TOTAL CONTRACT COST $286,297.00
Washington State Sales Tax (8.2%). $21,342.14
$307,639.14
Engineering (10%). $30,763.91
$338,403.05
Administrative Overhead (9.3%). $31,471.48
TOTAL' ESTIMATED AGREEMENT.COST: $369,874.54'
* Mobilization and engineering cost will be determined by a pro-ration of the mobilization and engineering
cost of the entire project to the construction costs of the work covered by this agreement.
** Non-Standard Bid Items
B-1 AGREEMENT UT 0376
Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 19, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Committee, acceptance of the Electric Lightwave Franchise
Ordinance for its second reading and adoption, granting Electric
Lightwave a 10-year franchise to construct, maintain and
operate telecommunication systems within City rights-of-way.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance and excerpt from Public Works Committee
Minutes
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (unanimous vote 3-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agep�la
Item No. 3G
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
APRIL 21, 1992
PRESENT: Jim White Ed White
Jim Bennett Kevin Lindell
Paul Mann Tony McCarthy
Don Wickstrom Johnie Nall
Carol Morris Mr. and Mrs. Rust
Gary Gill Byron Beck
Ed Chow Joe Hembree
The minutes of the previous meeting should be corrected to indicate
that Ed Chow was in attendance.
Parkside Walkway
Jim Bennett commented that he had gone out to the walkway area and
is in favor of leaving it open as he feels it serves a useful
purpose. Mr. Hembree commented about the light shining into his
yard and the graffiti on the fence. Bryron Beck suggested a
crosswalk on Military leading from the pathway. He observed that
the vandalism to his property has diminished since the walkway has
been improved. Paul Mann suggested graffiti removal from the fence
might be a good project for the work program of the correctional
facility. It was also suggested that the police provide more
emphasis in patrolling 38th. The Committee unanimously
recommended, if funds allow, installing an additional light in the
walkway and providing shields for the new as well as the existing
light to prevent light from spilling over into the abutting homes,
using the correctional facility work release inmates to remove the
graffiti from the fence and to install a crosswalk on Military
adjacent to the walkway.
After discussion, Jim White asked that the cost for installation of
a blinking light over the crosswalk be brought back before the
Committee for consideration.
Electric Lightwave Franchise
Wickstrom commented that Electric Lightwave had requested authority
to use Kent right of way for their fiberoptic telecommunications
system. The City Attorney's office has worked with Electric
Lightwave in developing the franchise ordinance agreeable to both
parties. Jim White asked if the City would be reimbursed. Carol
Morris explained that since they are using it for
telecommunications, by State law, we can not impose a franchise
fee. In response to a question from Jim White, Carol explained
further that Section 10 of the franchise ordinance provides for a
franchise fee if they change their type of service. The Committee
unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to sign the
franchise ordinance.
Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 5 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Committee pursuant to RCW 35A. 47 . 040, acceptance of the
Electric Lightwave Franchise ordinance for its first reading
before Council. The franchise grants Electric Lightwave the
right for 10 years to construct, maintain and operate their
telecommunications system and City right-of-way.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Public Work Director, letter from Electric
Lightwave, franchise ordinance and excerpt from Public Works
Committee minutes
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Unanimous recommendation of Public Works
Committee (3-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6 . EXPENDITURE REOUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3H
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
April 16, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS CO',
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FROM: DON WICKSTROM
RE: ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE FRANCHISE
Electric Lightwave, Inc. has requested the use of Kent right of way
to construct, operate and maintain a fiber optic telecommunications
system within the City.
The City Attorney' s office has been working with Electric Lightwave
in the development of a franchise agreement a copy of which is
included in your agenda.
In order to adopt a franchise ordinance, it must first be
introduced to Council at which time no action is taken, then
published in the paper and brought back before Council for
adoption. We are recommending that the franchise ordinance be
adopted and the Mayor authorized to sign same following the
prescribed procedure.
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Electric Lightwave,Inc.
Post Orrice Box 4959
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Vancouver, Washington 98662
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Vancouver, Washington 98684
(206)892-1000 Fax:(206)253-8934
Portland:(5031284-0000
Seattle:(2061 44 1-8400
December 31, 1991
Mr. Don Wickstrom
Director of Public Works
City of Kent
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Dear Mr. Wickstrom:
Electric Lightwave, Inc., (ELI) hereby requests authority to use the public right of way to
construct, operate and maintain a fiber optic telecommunications system within the city of Kent.
ELI is headquartered in Vancouver Washington and currently operates Metropolitan Area
Networks (MANS) in Seattle and Portland. ELI is a subsidiary of Citizens Utilities CapitalCorp,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citizens Utilities, a triple A rated corporation that provides a
variety of utility and communications services to more than 500 communities in 12 states.
ELI's existing customers include banks, hospitals, large industries, government agencies and other
large volume users as well as other telecommunications carriers. Services include direct access
to long distance carriers, networking of customer facilities and connection to other
telecommunications networks.
ELI's all-digital fiber-optic network provides its customers with high-speed voice, data and video
transmission service at exceptionally high levels of quality and reliability. Two design features
of ELI's Metropolitan Area Networks set them apart from traditional telecommunications
systems.
First, each network is 100 percent fiber optic and 100 percent digital. This type of system design
provides the most reliable transmission medium for telecommunications. ELI provides its all
digital fiber optic service directly to customers' locations.
Second, the network is built in facilities separate from local telephone company's facilities.
Because these facilities are separate, they serve as primary or alternative communications systems
for some users while serving as backup systems for others.
The services offerred by ELI combined with ELI's unique strengths in terms of system design,
customer satisfaction and competitive pricing have resulted in a positive response from businesses
and local government agencies in other cities.
LECT,�IC........
LIGHT6h/e4YE
ELI is currently marketing its services to existing and potential businesses in the city of Kent.
The response has been very positive. Like businesses located in the cities of Portland and
Seattle, businesses located in Kent recognize the need for the quality and reliability of fiber-optic
telecommunications technology.
Impact on city facilities is expected to be minimal. ELI will endeavor to design and construct
a system that minimizes the impact on city facilities by making use of existing utility facilities.
ELI looks forward to working with representatives of the city of Kent and becoming a part of
your business community. Barbara Cronise of The Business Consulting Group, representing ELI
will contact you after the first of the year to provide additional information as needed and to
proceed with ELI's acquisition of the necessary authority to make use of city right of way. If
you have questions in advance of her call, she may be reached at (503) 235-9050 or feel free to
contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Earl Kamsky
Vice President
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, granting unto Electric
Lightwave, Inc. , a Delaware corporation,
its successors and assigns, the right,
privilege, authority and franchise for ten
�( years, to construct, maintain, operate,
replace and repair a telecommunications
system, in, across, over, along, under,
through and below certain designated public
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City of Kent, Washington.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Franchise Granted. Pursuant to RCW
35A. 47 . 040, the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation
(hereinafter the "city") , hereby grants to Electric Lightwave,
Inc. , a corporation organized under the laws of the State of
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Delaware (hereinafter "ELI") , its heirs, successors, legal
representatives and assigns, subject to the terms and conditions
( hereinafter set forth, a franchise for a period of ten years,
beginning on the effective date of this ordinance.
This franchise shall grant ELI the right, privilege and
authority to construct, operate, maintain, replace, and use all
necessary equipment and facilities thereto for a
telecommunications system, in, under, on, across, over, through,
along or below the public right-of-ways and public places located
in the City of Kent, as approved under City permits issued
pursuant to this franchise.
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Section 2 . Non-Exclusive Franchise Grant. This
franchise is granted upon the express condition that it shall not 1
in any manner prevent the City from granting other or further
franchises in, along, over, through, under, below or across any
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of said right-of-ways, streets, avenues or all other public lands
and properties of every type and description. Such franchise
shall in no way prevent or prohibit the City from using any of
�Isaid roads, streets or other public properties or affect its
; jurisdiction over them or any part of them, and the City shall
( retain power to make all necessary changes, relocations, repairs,
maintenance, establishment, improvement, dedication of same as
the City may deem fit, including the dedication, establishment,
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maintenance, and improvement of all new rights-of-ways, i
thoroughfares and other public properties of every type and
description.
Section 3 . Relocation of Telecommunications System
Facilities. ELI agrees and covenants at its sole cost and
expense, to protect, support, temporarily disconnect, relocate or j
remove from any street any of its installations when so required
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improvement or structure by any governmental agency acting in a
governmental capacity, provided that ELI shall in all such cases
�ihave the privilege to temporarily bypass, in the authorized
portion of the same street upon approval by the City, any section
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relocation of ELI ' s then existing facilities, the City shall:
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proposed location for ELI ' s facilities so that ELI may relocate
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c) After receipt of such notice and such plans and
specifications, ELI shall complete relocation of its facilities j
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Of the project.
ELI may, after receipt of written notice requesting
it a relocation of its facilities, submit to the City written f
alternatives to such relocation. The City shall evaluate such
alternatives and advise ELI in writing if one or more of the
alternatives is suitable to accommodate the work which would
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1; requested by the City, ELI shall submit additional information to
assist the City in making such evaluation. The City shall give
each alternative proposed by ELI full and fair consideration. In I
the event the City ultimately determines that there is no other
reasonable alternative, ELI shall relocate its facilities as
otherwise provided in this Section.
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preclude or restrict ELI from making any arrangements it may deem
appropriate when responding to a request for relocation of its
facilities by any person or entity other than the City, where the
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will not become City-owned, operated or maintained facilities,
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provide to the City upon request and at no cost, a copy of all as
built plans, maps and records.
Section 5 . Excavations . During any period of
(, relocation or maintenance, all surface structures, if any, shall
be erected and used in such places and positions within said
public right-of-ways and other public properties so as to
interfere as little as possible with the free passage of traffic
and the free use of adjoining property, and ELI shall at all I
times post and maintain proper barricades and comply with all
applicable safety regulations during such period of construction
as required by the ordinances of the City or the laws of the
State of Washington, including RCW 39 . 04 . 180 for the construction
of trench safety systems.
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Whenever ELI shall excavate in any public right-of-way
or other public property for the purpose of installation, con-
struction, repair, maintenance or relocation of its cable or
equipment, it shall apply to the City for a permit to do so and
shall give the City at least three (3) working days notice
thereof. In no case shall any work commence within any public j
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built plans or maps with the City showing the proposed and final
location of the cable.
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excavations in any area covered by this franchise and as
described in this section, the party planning such excavation
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so, an opportunity to share such excavation, PROVIDED THAT: (1)
such joint use shall not unreasonably delay the work of the party
causing the excavation to be made; (2) such joint use shall be
arranged and accomplished on terms and conditions satisfactory to
both parties; and (3) either party may deny such request for
111safety reasons.
Section 6. Restoration after Construction. ELI shall,
after abandonment approved under Section 13 herein, or
installation, construction, relocation, maintenance, or repair of
cable/facilities within the franchise area, restore the surface
of the right-of-way or public property to at least the condition
same was in immediately prior to any such installation,
construction, relocation, maintenance or repair. All concrete
encased monuments which have been disturbed or displaced by such
work shall be restored pursuant to all federal, state and local
standards and specifications. ELI agrees to promptly complete
all restoration work and to promptly repair any damage caused by
such work to the franchise area or other affected area at its
;isole cost and expense.
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Section 7 . Emergency Work -- Permit Waiver. In the
event of any emergency in which any facilities located in or
under any street, breaks, are damaged, or if ELI ' s construction
area is otherwise in such a condition as to immediately endanger
the property, life, health or safety of any individual, ELI shall
immediately take the proper emergency measures to repair its
facilities, to cure or remedy the dangerous conditions for the
protection of property, life, health or safety of individuals
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requirement of obtaining any permits necessary for this purpose,
and ELI shall apply for all such permits not later than the next
succeeding day during which the Kent City Hall is open for
business.
Section 8 . Dangerous Conditions Authority for City to
Abate. Whenever construction, installation or excavation of
facilities authorized by this franchise has caused or contributed
i� to a condition that appears to substantially impair the lateral
support of the adjoining street or public place, or endangers the
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expense, to take actions to protect the public, adjacent publi
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j' In the event that ELI fails or refuses to promptly take
I! the actions directed by the City, or fails to fully comply with
�Isuch directions, or if emergency conditions exist which require
immediate action, the City may enter upon the property and take
such actions as are necessary to protect the public, the adjacent
streets , or street utilities, or to maintain the lateral support
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fee for the City' s administrative costs in drafting and
processing this franchise agreement and all work related thereto.
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supervision of activities undertaken through the authority
granted in this franchise or any ordinances relating to the
subject for which a permit fee is not established, ELI shall pay
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�iabove, ELI shall promptly reimburse the City for any and all
costs it reasonably incurs in response to any emergency involving
ELI ' s cable and facilities. j
Section 10 . City' s Reservation of Rights. Pursuant to
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jI City is precluded from imposing a franchise fee on a telephone
business as defined in RCW 82 . 04 . 065, except for administrative
expenses or any tax authorized by RCW 35 . 21. 865 . ELI hereby
warrants that its operations as authorized under this franchise
are those of a telephone business as defined in RCW 82 . 04 . 065.
As a result, the City will not impose a franchise fee under the
terms of this ordinance, other than as described herein.
However, the City hereby reserves its right to impose a
�Ifranchise fee on ELI for purposes other than to recover its
i administrative expenses or taxing, if ELI ' s operations as
authorized by this franchise change so that not all uses of the I
; franchise are those of a 'telephone business ' as defined in RCW
82 . 04 . 065 ; or, if statutory prohibitions on the imposition of `
such fees are removed. In the former instance, the City reserves
its right to require that ELI obtain a separate franchise for its
change in use, which franchise may include provisions intended to
regulate ELI ' s operations, as allowed under applicable law.
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covenants not to bring suit and agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents and
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or liability to any person, including claims by ELI ' s own
employees to which ELI might otherwise be immune under Title 51
RCW, arising from injury or death of any person or damage to
! property of which the negligent acts or omissions of ELI, its
agents, servants, officers or employees in performing this
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�icovenants not to bring suit and agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the City, its officers and employees from any and
all claims, costs, judgments, awards . or liability to any person
(including claims by ELI 's own employees, including those claims
to which ELI might otherwise have immunity under Title 51 RCW)
arising against the City solely by virtue of the City's ownership
or control of the rights-of-way or other public properties, by
virtue of ELI ' s exercise of the rights granted herein, or by
l virtue of the City' s permitting ELI ' s use of the City's
rights-of-way or other public property based upon the inspection
, or lack of inspection of work performed by ELI, its agents and
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lauthorized on the City' s property or property over which the City
`1has control, pursuant to this franchise or pursuant to any other
1permit or approval issued in connection with this franchise.
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limited by this reference, claims against the City arising as a
result of the negligent acts or omissions of ELI, its agents,
servants, officers or employees in barricading, instituting
trench safety systems or providing other adequate warnings of any
excavation, construction, or work in any public right-of-way or
lother public place in performance of work or services permitted
under this franchise.
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indemnification. Said indemnification obligations shall extend
to claims which are not reduced to a suit and any claims which
may be compromised prior to the culmination of any litigation or
the institution of any litigation.
In the event that ELI refuses the tender of defense in
any suit or any claim, said tender having been made pursuant to
the indemnification clauses contained herein, and said refusal is
subsequently determined by a court having jurisdiction (or such
other tribunal that the parties shall agree to decide the
matter) , to have been a wrongful refusal on the part of ELI, then
ELI shall pay all of the City' s costs for defense of the action,
including all reasonable expert witness fees and reasonable
attorneys ' fees and the reasonable costs of the City, including
reasonable attorneys ' fees of recovering under this
indemnification clause:
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that
this franchise agreement is subject to RCW 4 . 24 . 115 , then, in the
event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to
persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the
concurrent negligence of ELI and the City, its officers,
employees and agents, ELI ' s liability hereunder shall be only to
the extent of ELI ' s negligence. It is further specifically and
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constitutes ELI ' s waiver of immunity under Title 51 RCW, solely
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mutually negotiated by the parties .
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expiration or termination of this franchise agreement.
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injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from
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�lor employees. ELI shall provide a copy of such insurance policy
to the City for its inspection prior to the adoption of this
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1. Automobile Liability insurance with limits no less
than $1, 000 , 000 Combined Single Limit per accident
for bodily injury and property damage; and
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written on an occurrence basis with limits no le
than $1, o00, 000 Combined Single Limit per
occurrence and $1, 000, 000 aggregate for personal
injury, bodily injury and property damage.
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lblanket contractual; products/completed operations;
broad form property; explosion, collapse and i
underground (XCU) ; and Employer' s Liability.
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declared to and approved by the City. Payment of deductible or
self-insured retention shall be the sole responsibility of ELI.
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activities performed by or on behalf of ELI . The coverage shall
contain no special limitations on the scope of protection
( afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees or
( volunteers . In addition, the insurance policy shall contain a
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insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except
with respect to the limits of the insurer' s liability. ELI ' s
insurance shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance f
maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or
volunteers shall be excess of ELI ' s insurance and shall not
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this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage
or in limits except after thirty (30) days ' prior written notice
by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to
' the City.
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Section 13 . Abandonment of ELI ' s Cable or
Telecommunication System Facilities . No cable, section of cable
or facility laid in the street by ELI may be abandoned by ELI
without the express written consent of the City. Any plan for
liabandonment or removal of ELI ' s cable and facilities must be j
( first approved by the Public Works Director, and all necessary
permits must be obtained prior to such work.
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of the facilities contemplated by this franchise ordinance shall
commence no later than July 1, 1992 , provided that such time
limit shall not apply to delays caused by acts of God, strikes or
other occurrences over which ELI has no control, or eminent
domain litigation.
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jinstallation, improvements, construction, repair, relocation or
maintenance authorized by this franchise, ELI shall, upon the
request of the City, furnish a bond executed by ELI and a
I, corporate surety authorized to do a surety business in the State
� of Washington, in a sum to be set and approved by the Director of
Public Works as sufficient to ensure performance of ELI ' s
obligations under this franchise. The bond shall be conditioned
so that ELI shall observe all the covenants, terms and conditions
and faithfully perform all of the obligations of this franchise,
and to erect or replace any defective work or materials
discovered in the replacement of the City' s streets or property
( within a period of two years from the date of the replacement and
acceptance of such repaired streets by the City.
Section 16 . Modification. The City and ELI hereby
reserve the right to alter, amend or modify the terms and
conditions of this franchise upon written agreement of both
parties to such alteration, amendment or modification.
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election of the Kent City Council, forfeit all rights conferred
hereunder and this franchise may be revoked or annulled by the
Council after a hearing held upon reasonable notice to ELI. - The
City may elect, in lieu of the above and without any prejudice to
any of its other legal rights and remedies, to obtain an order
from the superior court having jurisdiction compelling ELI to
comply with the provisions of this Ordinance and to recover
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the right to pursue any remedy to compel or force ELI and/or its
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i pursuit of any right or remedy by the City shall not prevent the
City from thereafter declaring a forfeiture or revocation for
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Section 19 . City Ordinances and Regulations. Nothing
herein shall be deemed to direct or restrict the City' s ability
1Ito adopt and enforce all necessary and appropriate ordinances
regulating the performance of the conditions of this franchise,
including any reasonable ordinance made in the exercise of its l
police powers in the interest of public safety and for the
welfare of the public. The City shall have the authority at all
itimes to control by appropriate regulations the location,
lelevation, and manner of construction and maintenance of any
;! fiber optic cable or cable facilities by ELI , and ELI shall i
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would cause ELI to violate other requirements of law.
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1publication of this Ordinance shall be borne by ELI.
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Section 21. Acceptance. After the passage and approval
Hof this ordinance and within sixty days after such approval, this
franchise shall be accepted by ELI by its filing with the City
�lClerk an unconditional written acceptance thereof. Failure of
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be deemed a rejection thereof by ELI , and the rights and
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sixty day period, absolutely cease and determine, unless the time
period is extended by .ordinance duly passed for that purpose.
Section 22 . Survival. All of the provisions,
conditions and requirements of Sections 3 , Relocation of
IlTelecommunication Facilities; 51 Excavation; 6 Restoration after
Construction; 8, Dangerous Conditions; 11, Indemnification; and
13 , Abandonment of ELI ' s Facilities, of this franchise shall be
in addition to any and all other obligations and liabilities ELI
may have to the City at common law, by statute, or by contract,
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and shall survive the City' s franchise to ELI for the use of the
areas mentioned in Section 1 herein, and any renewals or
extensions thereof. All of the provisions, conditions,
regulations and requirements contained in this franchise
ordinance shall further be binding upon the heirs, successors, ,._
executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns of
ELI and all privileges, as well as all obligations and
liabilities of ELI shall inure to its heirs, successors and
assigns equally as if they were specifically mentioned wherever
ELI is named herein.
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!iclause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be invalid
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invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity
or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this franchise Ordinance. In the event that any of the
provisions of this franchise are held to be invalid by a court of
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the grant of this franchise and may amend, repeal, add, replace
or modify any other provision of this franchise, or may terming'--
this franchise.
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Section 24 . Assignment. This agreement may not be
assigned or transferred without the written approval of the City,
Ilexcept ELI may freely assign this Agreement in whole or in part
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any corporate financing, reorganization or refinancing. In the
case of transfer or assignment as security by mortgage or other
(' security instrument in whole or in part to secure indebtedness,
such consent shall not be required unless and until the secured
party elects to realize upon the collateral. ELI shall provide
, prompt, written notice to the City of any such assignment.
Section 25. Notice. Any notice or information required
or permitted to be given to the parties under this franchise
agreement may be sent to the following addresses unless otherwise
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( City of Kent Earl Kamsky
( Director of Public Works Vice President
1220 4th Avenue So. Electric Lightwave, Inc.
Kent WA 98032 Post Office Box 4959
Vancouver WA 98662
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Section 26 . Effective Date. This Ordinance has first
I� been submitted to the Kent City Attorney; granted an approving
llvote of at least a majority of the City Council at a regular
Imeeting after initial introduction on 1992 ;
and been published at least once in a newspaper of general
Icirculation in the City of Kent. This franchise ordinance shall
be effective thirty (30) days after execution.
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BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PASSED the day of , 1992 •
APPROVED the day of , 1992 .
PUBLISHED the day of , 1992 .
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I hereby certify that this is a true copy of
Ordinance No. , passed by the City Council of the City of {�
Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent {
as hereon indicated.
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BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK '
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�v^ Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 19 . 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Committee, acceptance of the Highline Water District Franchise
Ordinance for its second reading and adoption, granting Highline
Water District a 25-year franchise to construct, maintain and
operate their water system within City rights-of-way.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance, excerpt from Public Works Committee
Minutes
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (unanimous vote 3-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3HJ
Public Works Committee
April 21, 1992
Page 3
Kevin Lindell, the new Assistant Transportation Engineer who has
just started with the City and will be working on these projects.
Highline Water District Franchise
Wickstrom explained that we have never had a franchise with
Highline Water District even though they have had water mains in
our right of way for some time. Both the Public Works Department
and Highline Water District agreed that a franchise was
appropriate. The City Attorney's office has worked with the water
district to develop a franchise ordinance agreeable to both
parties. The Committee recommended approval for the Mayor to sign
the franchise ordinance.
Sidewalks
Jim Bennett commented about a letter he had received from Colleen
Woodworth. He asked that Public Works Department respond to the
comments contained in the letter.
Jim White commented the Catholic Youth Services had asked him about
sidewalks in front of their building. He asked that Don Wickstrom
bring back an estimate and proposal for constructing sidewalks in
this area.
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Kent city Council Meeting
Date May 5 . 1992
Category consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Committee pursuant to RCW 35A. 47 . 040, acceptance of the
Highline Water District franchise ordinance for its first
reading before Council. The franchise grants Highline Water
District the right for 25 years to construct, maintain and
operate their water pipes and city right-of-way in order to
operate a domestic water supply system for customers within the
City.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Public Works Director, franchise ordinance
and excerpt from Public Works Committee minutes
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Unanimous recommendation of Public Works
Committee (3-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO / YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 31
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
April 20, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM,.%�
RE: HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT FRANCHISE
Attached is a copy of the proposed franchise agreement allowing
Highline Water District to construct and maintain their water mains
and facilities lying within Kent right of way. The District does
have existing facilities within our right of way but we have not
had, to date, a franchise agreement for same.
The City Attorneys office has worked with Highline to develop this
franchise which is agreeable to both parties. We would recommend
the Mayor be authorized to sign the ordinance once it has been
introduced to Council, published in the paper and brought back
before Council for action.
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, granting unto Highline Water
District (formerly King County Water
District No. 75) , its successors
and assigns, the right, privilege,
authority and franchise for twenty-five
years, to lay, construct, extend,
repair, renew and replace water pipes,
mains and facilities under, along,
and/or across certain designated streets,
avenues, roads, alleys, rights-of-way
and other public places of the City,
all in order to operate a domestic water
supply system for the purpose of public
sale and distribution of water to
customers within the City.
WHEREAS, both the City and the District are public
agencies authorized by law to engage in furnishing domestic water
service, and to that end, the City may, through the City Council,
grant franchises with respect to the rights, powers, duties and
obligations of the parties regarding the use of public rights-of-
way and other public property, the provision of services , the
maintenance and operation of facilities, the right to promulgate
rules and regulations , to levy and collect special assessments,
rates, charges, service charges and connection fees, the
performance of contractual obligations and any other matters
arising out of the provision of District service to areas within
the City, all pursuant ,'to and in accordance with RCW Sections
39 . 34 . 080 , 35 . 92 . 010 , 35A. 47 . 040 and 57 . 08 . 045 ; and
WHEREAS , the City has determined that the District can
more economically provide water service to that certain area of its
corporate limits as described in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS , the District has the ability and desire to
provide water service to this area; NOW, THEREFORE:
` THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1. FRANCHISE GRANTED. The City of Kent,
hereby rants to Highline Water
Washington (the �,,city" herein) Y g
District (the "District" herein) , a water district formed under
Chapter 57 . 08 RCW, its successors and assigns, subject to the terms
and conditions set forth hereinafter, a franchise for a period of
twenty-five (25) years, commencing on the effective date of this
ordinance. This franchise shall grant to the District the right
onstruct, relay, connect, replace
and privilege to lay down, c
and/or maintain such and so many pipes, conduits and mains, and all
other appurtenances, appendages and facilities thereto, in, alo.—,
through and under the avenues, streets, lanes, alleys, highways and
other public places and ways in that portion of the Kent City
limits as specifically described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein, as may be necessary, convenient and/or proper
in order to provide water service to the public, and for that
purpose to make any and all connections which may be necessary,
convenient and/or proper.
Section 2 . AUTHORITY TO MANAGE, REGULATE AND CONTROL
WATER SYSTEM.' After the construction of the water facilities as
contemplated under this franchise, the District shall have the sole
responsibility to maintain, manage, conduct and operate its water
system as installed within the area described in Exhibit A,
together with any additions , extensions and betterments thereto.
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Section 3 . AUTHORITY To FIX SERVICE RATES. The rates
charged to the water service customers within the area described in
Exhibit A shall be fixed, altered, regulated and controlled solely
by the District, pursuant to the limitations on such authority as
set forth in RCW Chapter 57 . 08 , or any applicable regulations
promulgated thereafter by the state on the subject of rates and
charges for water service.
Section 4 . NON-EXCLUSIVE GRANT. This grant or privilege
shall not be deemed or held to be exclusive. It shall in no manner
prohibit the city from entering into other agreements or franchises
of a like nature or franchises for other public or private
utilities, in, over, along, across, under and upon any of the
streets, avenues, highways, alleys or public places, or ways as
herein described, and shall in no way prevent or prohibit the City
from using any of said streets , avenues, etc. , or affect its
jurisdiction over them or any part of them with full power to make
all necessary changes, relocations, repairs, or. maintenance of same
as it deems fit.
Section 5 . APPROVAL OF PLANS. Prior to construction of
any of the pipes , conduits, mains, facilities and appurtenances in
the area described in Section 1 herein, the District shall submit,
to the Director of Public Works (hereinafter the "Director") , in
triplicate, plans drawn to an accurate scale, showing the exact
location, character, position, dimension, depth and height of the
work to be done. The plans shall accurately depict the relative
position and location of all pipes, conduits, mains, manholes,
facilities and appurtenances to be constructed, laid, relaid,
installed, replaced, repaired, connected or disconnected, and the
existing street, avenue, alley, highway, right-of-way or property
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lines . All streets , avenues, highways, alleys, lanes or ways
denoted thereon shall be designated by their names and number and
the local improvements therein such as roadway pavement, shoulders,
sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ditches, driveways, parking strips,
telephone or electric distribution poles, conduits, storm, gas or
water pipe lines as may exist on the ground or area sought to be
occupied shall be outlined.
In the construction proposed by the District, all
materials and equipment shall be as specified in the District' s
general conditions and standards and as approved by the city. The
exact class and type to be used shall be shown on the plans , as
will the equipment to be used and the mode of safeguarding and
facilitating the public traffic during construction. The manner of
excavation, construction installation, backfill, and temporar-
structures (such as traffic turnouts, road obstructions, etcr.,
shall meet with the approval of, pass all requirements of, and be
constructed under the supervision of the Director. Prior to
approval of any work under this franchise, the Director may require
such modifications or changes as he deems necessary to properly
protect the public in the use of the public places, and may fix the
time or times within and during which such work shall be done.
The District shall pay to the City such amounts as, in
the judgment of the Director, are reasonably necessary to
investigate and process any plans for construction work, to inspect
such work, to secure proper field notes for location, to plat such
locations on the permanent records of the City Public Works
Department, to supervise such work, or to inspect or reinspect as
to maintenance, during the progress of or after the repair of, any
of the initial construction authorized by this franchise. The City
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manner.
Section 6 . PROTECTION OF PUBLIC. Whenever an accident,
faulty operation or excavation or fill associated with the
construction, installation, maintenance or repair of the facilities
authorized under this franchise has caused or contributed to a
condition that appears to substantially impair the lateral support
of the adjoining street or public place, or endangers the public,
an adjoining public place, street utilities or City property, the
Director may direct the District, at its own expense, to take
actions to protect the public, adjacent public places, City
property and street utilities, and may require compliance within a
prescribed time.
w In the event that the District fails or refuses to take
the actions directed promptly, or fails to fully comply with such
directions given by the Director, or if emergency conditions exist
which require immediate action, the City may enter upon the
property and take such actions as are necessary to protect the
public, the adjacent streets, or street utilities, or to maintain
the lateral support thereof, including placing of temporary
shoring, backfilling, alteration of drainage patterns and any other
actions reasonably necessary to decrease the possibility of earth
movement, or actions regarded as necessary safety precautions ; and
the District 'shall be liable to the City for the costs thereof.
Section 7 . REPAIR OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC
PLACES . After construction, maintenance or repair of the
facilities authorized by this Agreement, the District shall repair
and restore any damaged or injured streets , avenues, highways or
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condition. The Director shall have final approval of the condition
of such streets and public places after completion of construction.
Section 8 . INDEMNIFICATION. The District hereby
releases, covenants not to bring suit and agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials,
employees, agents and representatives from any and all claims,
costs, judgments, awards or liability to any person, including
claims by the District ' s own employees to which the District might
otherwise be immune under Title 51 RCW, arising from injury or
death of any person or damage to property of which the negligent
acts or omissions of the District, its agents, servants, officers
or employees in performing this franchise agreement are the
proximate cause. The District further releases , covenants not
( bring suit and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless me
City, its officers, officials , . employees, agents and
representatives from any and all claims, costs, judgments, awards
or liability to any person including claims by the District ' s own
employees , to which the District might otherwise be immune under
Title 51 RCW, arising against the City solely by virtue of the
city ' s ownership or control of the rights-of-way or other public
properties, by virtue of the District' s exercise of the rights
granted herein, or by virtue of the city' s permitting the
District ' s use of the city' s rights-of-way or other public
property, based upon the inspection or lack of inspection of work e
performed by the District, its agents and servants, officers or
employees in connection with work authorized on the city' s property
or property over which the city has control , pursuant to this
franchise agreement or pursuant to any other permit or approval
issued in connection hereto.
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This covenant of indemnification shall include, but not
be limited by this reference to, claims against the City arising as
a result of the negligent acts or omissions of the District, its
agents, servants, officers or employees in barricading or providing
other warnings of any excavation, construction, or work in . any
public right-of-way or other public place in performance of work or
services permitted under this franchise agreement. Inspection or
acceptance by the City of any work performed by the District at the
time of completion shall not be grounds for avoidance of any of
these covenants of indemnification. Said indemnification
obligations. shall extend to claims which are not reduced to a suit
and any claims which may be compromised prior to the culmination of
any litigation or the institution of any litigation, provided that
the District shall not be liable to indemnify the City for any
settlement of any action or claim effective without the consent of
the District, but if settled with the consent of .the District, the
District shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from and
against loss or liability by reason of such settlement. The
District shall be obligated to indemnify the City regardless of
whether the settlement of the action on the claim is made with the
consent of the District if the District has refused to defend the
City.
In the event that the District refuses the tender of
defense in any suit or claim, said tender having been made pursuant
to the indemnification clauses contained herein, and said refusal
is subsequently determined by a court having jurisdiction (or such
other tribunal that the parties shall agree to decide the matter)
to have been a wrongful refusal on the part of the District, then
the District shall pay all of the City' s costs for defense of the
action, including all reasonable expert witness fees and reasonable
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attorneys ' fees and the reasonable costs of the City, including
reasonable attorneys ' fees for recovery under this indemnification
clause.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that
this franchise is subject to RCW 4 . 24 . 115 , then, in the event of
liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damage to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent
negligence of the District and the City, its officers, officials,
employees or agents, the District ' s liability hereunder shall be
only to the extent of the District' s negligence. It is further
specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification
provided herein constitutes the District' s waiver of immunity under
Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification.
This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties.
Section 9 . INSURANCE. The District shall procure and
maintain for the duration of this Agreement, insurance against i
claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may I
arise from or in connection with the exercise of the rights,
privileges and authority granted hereunder to the District, its
officers , officials, agents, employees . The District shall provide
a copy of such insurance policy to the City for its inspection `
prior to the adoption of this agreement, and such insurance shall
evidence:
A. Automobile Liability Insurance with limits no less
than $1 , 000 , 000. 00 Combined Single Limit per accident for bodily
injury and property damage; and
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B. Commercial General Liability Insurance written on an
occurrence basis with limits no less than $1 , 000, 000. 00 Combined
Single Limit per occurrence and $1, 000 ,000 . 00 aggregate for
personal injury, bodily injury and property damage.
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be
declared to and approved by the City. Payment of deductible or
self-insured retention shall be the sole responsibility of the
District.
The insurance obtained by the District shall name the
City, its officers, officials, employees and agents as insureds
with regard to activities performed by or on behalf of the
District. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the
scope of protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials,
employees or agents. In addition, the insurance policy shall
contain a clause stating that coverage shall apply separately to
each insured against whom claim is -made or suit is brought, except
with respect to the limits of the insurer ' s liability. The
District ' s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects the
City, its officers, officials , employees and volunteers . Any
insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers,
employees or agents shall be in excess of the District ' s insurance
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shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended,
voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits
except after thirty (30) days ' prior written notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. Any
failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies
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shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers,
officials , employees or volunteers.
Section 10 . RELOCATION OF LINES AND FACILITIES. The
District agrees and covenants at its sole cost and expense, to
protect, support, temporarily disconnect, relocate or remove from
any street or public place, any of its installations when so
required by the City by reason of traffic conditions or public
safety, dedications or new rights-of-way and the establishment and
improvement thereof, freeway construction, change or establishment
of street grade, or the construction of any public improvement or
structure by any governmental agency acting in a governmental
capacity, provided that the District shall in all such cases have
the privilege to temporarily bypass, in the authorized portion of
the same street upon approval by the City, any water line or
portion thereof required to be temporarily disconnected or remov
The City shall consult all as-built maps and plans filed
by the District pursuant to this franchise or any permits
authorized under this franchise, in order to determine whether the
` District has placed pipe or facilities in any area affected by a
proposed City project. The City will make its best effort and
attempt to design or redesign streets, avenues, alleys or public
places or ways, and other City utilities to minimize the impact
thereof on the District' s existing water systems, including the
need to require the District' s facilities to be relocated.
PROVIDED HOWEVER, that 'the City shall make the final determination
on the need for relocation of the District ' s facilities.
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Whenever the City determines that any of the above
circumstances necessitate the relocation of the District ' s then
existing facilities, the City shall notify the District in writing,
and provide the District with copies of pertinent portions of the
plans and specifications for such project so that District is able
to relocate its facilities to accommodate the City' s project at
least ten (10) days prior to the project' s commencement. The City
shall provide notice to the District and require relocation of the
facilities in a period of time that is reasonable given the
circumstances surrounding the project. The City understands that
pursuant to RCW 57 . 08 . 050 , the District is required to comply with
certain notice and bid procedures prior to commencement of any
construction project. Whenever practical, given the circumstances
surrounding the City' s project, the City shall provide the District
with sufficient notice to enable the District to comply fully with
RCW 57 . 08 . 050 without resorting to emergency powers granted
therein. Upon the District' s failure to complete relocation of its
installations and facilities as directed by the City, the City may
remove same at the District ' s expense.
If, after reviewing the as-built maps and plans submitted
by the District, the City determines that the District ' s pipe or
facilities will not be affected by a proposed City project, no
notice shall be given to the District. The City may then commence
construction and if the City finds that the District' s as-built
maps and plans, are inaccurate through the actual discovery of pipe
and facilities in the construction area, the City shall notify the
District and allow the District twenty-four (24) hours to remove
and/or relocate its pipe and facilities. However, should the
District be unable to remove and/or relocate its pipe and
facilities within this twenty-four (24) hour period after
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notification, the City may remove and dispose of same at the
District ' s cost.
Section 11 . ABANDONMENT OF WATER PIPE AND SYSTEM
FACILITIES. No pipe, conduit, main, appurtenances, appendages or
water system facilities may be abandoned by the District without
the express written consent of the City. Abandonment procedures
may be initiated by application of the District to the City, which
application shall detail , to the city ' s satisfaction, the location
of all pipe or facilities to be abandoned, and the procedures the
District plans to implement in order to comply with all local ,
state and federal regulations pertaining to abandonment of water
pipe and facilities constructed of asbestos cement or other
material containing asbestos. The District shall, at its own cost,
remove and properly dispose of all abandoned pipes and watn-
facilities when so directed by the City for the reasons arru
conditions set forth in paragraph one, Section 10 , Relocation of
Lines and Facilities, and for street vacations. In the case of
street vacations, the City shall retain and grant an easement to
the District for any pipe and facilities then in use by the
District. The City shall give notice to the District of any
proposed project or street vacation requiring removal of abandoned
pipe and facilities as set forth in Section 10 . If the District
does not comply within the time period set by the City, the City
may arrange for the removal and proper disposal of all such pipes
and facilities at the District ' s cost.
Section 12 . EXCAVATION. During any period of
installation, relocation, maintenance or repair of the District' s
facilities and installations , all surface structures, if any, shall
be erected and used in such places and positions within said public
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rights-of-way and other public properties so as to interfere as
little as possible with. the free passage of traffic and the free
use of adjoining property, and the District shall at all times post
and maintain proper barricades during such period of construction
as required by state law or City ordinance.
Whenever the District shall excavate in any public right-
of-way or other public property for the purpose of installation,
repair, maintenance or relocation of its facilities, it shall apply
to the City for a permit to do so and except in the case of an
emergency, shall give the City at least three (3) working days
notice thereof. In the event that emergency work is required, the
District may, without prior written notice to the City, request
permits by telephone. The Director shall grant or deny such
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permits by telephone, but the District shall follow-up all phone
emergency permit requests with a written application within three
(3) working days of the telephone notification to the Director. In
all other cases, the City shall approve the District' s applications
for permits as soon as reasonably possible. During the progress of
the work, the District shall not unnecessarily obstruct the passage
or proper use of the right-of-way, and shall file maps or plans
with the city (as described in Section 3 herein) showing the
proposed and final location of the sewer facilities.
If either the City or the District shall at any time plan
to make excavations in any area covered by this Agreement and as
described in this Section., the party planning such excavation shall
afford the other, upon receipt of a written request to do so, an
opportunity to share such excavation, PROVIDED THAT: (1) such
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causing the excavation to be made; (2) such joint use shall be I
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arranged and accomplished on terms and conditions satisfactory to
both parties ; and (3) either party may deny such request for safety
reasons.
Prior to commencement of any construction authorized by
this franchise agreement, the Director shall reference all
monuments and markers of every nature relating to subdivision
plats, highways and all other surveys . The reference points shall
be so located that they will not be disturbed during the District' s
operations under this franchise. The method of referencing these
monuments or other points to be referenced shall .be approved by the
Director before placement. The replacement of all such monuments
or markers disturbed during construction shall be made as
expeditiously as conditions permit and as directed by the Director.
The costs of monuments or other markers lost, destroyed, or
disturbed and the expense of replacement by approved monumei4
shall be borne by the District.
Section 13 . COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The District, its
subcontractors, employees or any person acting on behalf of the
District shall keep him/herself fully informed of all federal and
state laws , and all municipal ordinances and regulations which in
any manner affect the work or performance of the work authorized
under this franchise agreement, and shall at all times observe and
comply with such laws, ordinances and regulations, whether or not
such laws , ordinances or regulations are mentioned herein, and
shall indemnify the City, its officers, officials, agents,
employees or representatives against any claim or liability arising
from or based upon the violation of any such laws, ordinances or
regulations.
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section 14 . DISCRIMINATION. The District agrees that it
shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the
grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex,
marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or
physical handicap, provided that the prohibition against
discrimination in employment because of handicap shall not apply if
the particular disability prevents the proper performance of the
particular worker involved. The District shall ensure that
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without discrimination because of their race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, creed, marital status, age or the
presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. The District
shall take such action with respect to this franchise as may be
required to ensure full compliance with Chapter 49 . 60 RCW.
Section 15 . CITY CONSTRUCTION ADJACENT TO DISTRICT
INSTALLATION. The laying, construction, maintenance and operation
of the said District ' s system of water lines, pipes, conduits,
mains, etc. , authorized under this franchise agreement shall not
preclude the City or its accredited agents and contractors from
blasting, grading or doing other necessary road work contiguous to
the said District ' s pipe lines, provided that the District shall
have forty-eight (48) hours notice of said blasting or excavation
in order that the District may protect its line of pipe and
property.
Section 16 . MODIFICATION. The City and District hereby
reserve the right to alter, amend or modify the terms and
conditions of this franchise agreement upon written agreement of
both parties to such alteration, - amendment or modification.
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Section 17 . BOND. Before undertaking any of the work,
improvements, repair, relocation or maintenance authorized by this
franchise, the District shall, upon the request of the City,
furnish a bond executed by the District and a corporate surety
authorized to do surety business in the State of Washington, in a
sum to be set and approved by the Director of Public Works as
sufficient to ensure performance of the District' s obligations
under this franchise. The bond shall be conditioned so that the
District shall observe all the covenants , terms and conditions and
faithfully perform all of the obligations of .this franchise, and to
erect or replace any defective work or materials discovered in the
replacement of the City' s streets or property within a period of
two years from the date of replacement and acceptance of such
repaired streets by the City.
Section 18 . FORFEITURE AND REVOCATION.. If the Distr-L-t:;-
wilfully violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of
this franchise, or through wilful or unreasonable negligence fails
to heed or comply with any notice given the District under the
provisions of this franchise, then the District shall, at the
election of the Kent City Council , forfeit all rights conferred
hereunder and this franchise may be revoked or annulled by the
Council after a hearing held upon reasonable notice to the
District. The City may elect, in lieu of the above and without any
prejudice to any of its other legal rights and remedies, to obtain
an order from the superior court having jurisdiction compelling the
District to comply with ,the provisions of this franchise and to
recover damages and costs incurred by the City by reason of the
District ' s failure to comply.
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Section 19 . REMEDIES TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE. In addition
to any other remedy provided herein, the City reserves the right to
pursue any remedy to compel or force the District and/or its
successors and assigns to comply with the terms hereof, and the
pursuit of any right or remedy by the City shall not prevent the
City from thereafter declaring a forfeiture or revocation for
breach of the conditions herein.
Section 20 . CITY ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS. Nothing
herein shall be deemed to direct the city' s ability to adopt and
enforce all necessary and appropriate ordinances regulating the
performance of the conditions of this franchise, including any
reasonable ordinance made in the exercise of its police powers in
the interest of the public safety and for the welfare of the
public. The City shall have the authority at all times to control
by appropriate regulations the location, elevation and manner of
construction and maintenance of any water facilities by the
District, and the District shall promptly conform with all such
regulations, unless compliance would cause the District to violate
other requirements of law.
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Section 21 . COST OF PUBLICATION. The cost of
( publication of this franchise ordinance shall be borne by the
District.
Section 22 . ASSIGNMENT. The District may not assign the
rights, duties and obligations under this Agreement without the
prior, written consent of the City, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. If such consent is given for assignment,
acceptance of the assignment shall be filed by the District' s
successor with the City.
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Section 23 . SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All the provisions,
conditions, regulations and requirements contained in this
Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the
District, and all privileges of the District shall inure to its
successors and assigns equally as if they were specifically
mentioned herein.
Section 24 . NOTICE. Any notice or information required
or permitted to be given to the parties under this Agreement may be
sent to the following addresses unless otherwise specified:
THE CITY OF KENT HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT
Director of Public Works P.O. Box 3867
Don Wickstrom Kent, Washington 98032
W o a,olD •'l-aav-`' Attn: Jim Markwell
Kent, Washington 98032 (206-824-0375)
Section 25 . ACCEPTANCE. After the passage and approval
of this ordinance and within sixty days after such approval , this
franchise shall be accepted by the District by its filing with the
City Clerk an unconditional written acceptance thereof. Failure of
the Grantee to so accept this franchise within said period of time
shall be deemed a rejection thereof by the District, and the rights
and privileges herein granted shall , after the expiration of the
II sixty day period, absolutely cease and determine, unless the time
period is extended by ordinance duly passed for that purpose.
Section 26 . SURVIVAL. All of the provisions, conditions
and requirements of Sections 6 , Protection of Public; 81
Indemnification; 10, Relocation of Lines and Facilities ; and 11,
Abandonment of Lines and Facilities , of this franchise shall be in
addition to any and all other obligations and liabilities the
District may have to the City at common law, by statute, or by
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contract, and shall survive the City ' s franchise to the District
for the use of the areas mentioned in Section 1 herein, and any
renewals or extensions thereof. All of the provisions, conditions,
regulations and requirements contained in this franchise ordinance
shall further be binding upon the successors and assigns of the
District, and all privileges , as well as all obligations and
liabilities of the District shall inure to its successors and
assigns equally as if they were specifically mentioned wherever the
District is named herein.
Section 27 . SEVERASILITY. If any section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this franchise ordinance should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this franchise. In the event that any of the
provisions of this franchise are held to be invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the City reserves the right to reconsider
the grant of this franchise and may amend, repeal, add, replace or
modify any other provision, or may terminate this franchise.
Section 28 . EFFECTIVE DATE. This franchise ordinance
shall be: (1) submitted to the Kent City Attorney; (2) introduced
at least once at a regular meeting of the Kent City Council ; (3)
published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in
the City of .Kent; and if granted by the approving vote of at least
a majority of the City 'Council, shall be effective in thirty (30)
days after execution.
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the day of , 1992 .
APPROVED the day of 1 . 1992 •
PUBLISHED the day of , 1992 •
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Ordinance No. , passed by the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as
hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 19 . 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: CONDEMNATION - ASA RIVERFRONT PARCEL 0
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2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: _.A,ut uw4*--y- a portion of
property south of the Valley Daily News Building along the east
bank of the Green River for parks and recreation purposes.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from B. Wilson
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Parks Committee (2-0 - Houser absent)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS: See exhibit attached
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3I
CITY OF KENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
May 8 , 1992
TO: Parks Committee
City Administration
FROM: Barney Wilsonyj/„J
SUBJECT: FUNDING SOURCE FOR ASA PROPERTY
Please be informed that the funding for the above mentioned
property is as follows:
25% King County Open Space Bond Issue Proceeds
75% Department of Natural Resources Aquatics Land Enhancement
Account (ALEA)
I apologize for not knowing the exact funding source at our recent
Parks Committee meeting, but I was sure our staff had everything in
order.
cc Tom Brubaker, Assistant City Attorney
Alice Neiffer, Parks Project Assistant
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ORDINANCE NO. J{.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, Providing for the acqui
sition
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r arks and recreational
of an easement for p ,
'n property; providi
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over certain p p y p g
purposes
for the payment thereof out of the City s
Gre
en River Trail Fund; and providing for
the condemnation of such property rights
as necessary therefor; said properties
located within the limits of the City of
Kent in King County, Washington.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY
.! ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Kent ("City") authorizes the
! acquisition by condemnation of a portion of real property located
in King County, Washington and legally described in Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference
. (hereinafter, the "Property") .
Section 2 . The public convenience, use and necessity demand
that the City condemn the Property in order to acquire an easement
for parks and recreation purposes, including improvements for
drainage, trails or pathways, sidewalks, landscaping,
illumination, electrical facilities, utility adjustments and
relocations, and any -other municipal purposes that may become
! necessary from time to time on the Property.
Section 3 . The City shall condemn the Property only after
,! just compensation has first been made or paid into court for the
downer or owners in the manner prescribed by law.
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Section 4 . The City shall pay for the entire cost of the
acquisition by condemnation provided for in this Ordinance from
the City's Green River Trail Fund or, if necessary, any of the
ICity's general funds, as may be provided by law.
+� Section 5. The City authorizes and directs the City Attorney
to commence those proceedings provided by law that are necessary i
'! to condemn the Properties. In conducting the condemnation
'iproceedings, the City authorizes the City Attorney to enter into
stipulations in order to minimize -damages, which stipulations may
' include, but not be limited to, size and dimensions of the
Properties, construction easements and other property interests.
Section 7 . Any acts consistent with the authority and prior
to the effective date of this Ordinance are ratified and
. confirmed.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and
;; publication as provided by law.
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
, ATTEST:
' BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A
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ASA PROPERTY 5-6-92
(That portion of Section 24 , Township 22 North, Range 4 East,
(Willamette Meridian, in King County, Washington, described as
j(follows:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of the S.W. RUSSELL DONATION
'CLAIM 41, in Section 25, Township 22 North, Range 4 East,
Willamette Meridian in King County, Washington;
thence North 0°45 ' 00" West 1, 184 . 50 feet, along the West line said
Donation Claim No. 41, to the Northeast corner of certain Tract of
'land conveyed to Dennis T. Mullen, by deed recorded under Recording
I'No. 3133935 ;
thence North 89° 15100" West along the North line of said Tract to
its intersection with the West margin of Primary State Highway No.
"5 (SSR 167) , as condemned in King County Superior Court Cause
Number 651332 , and the true point of beginning;
thence continuing North 89915100" West to an intersection with the
East bank of the Green River (also known as the White River) ;
thence in a Northerly direction along said East bank to the South
line of a tract of land conveyed to the City of Kent, by deed
'recorded under Recording No. 7902050116 ;
thence along said South line extended Easterly to the Easterly
margin of T. S . Russel Road (also known as Hawley Road) ;
thence Northerly along said Easterly margin to a point on said
Easterly margin, which is 852 . 21 feet North of the North line of
said tract of land conveyed to Dennis T. Mullen;
thence Northeasterly to a point on the West margin of said primary
State Highway No. 5 (SSR 167) which is 926 . 41 feet North of the
North line of said tract of land conveyed to Dennis T. Mullen;
, thence Southerly along said Westerly margin to the true point of
beginning;
EXCEPT that portion thereof lying within right-of-way of T.S .
Russel Road (also know as Hawley Road) ;
ALSO EXCEPT that portion conveyed to Burdette L. Skinner under King
: County Auditor' s File No. 9007101382 ;
' All situate in County of King, State of Washington.
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 19 , 1992
�( Category Other Business
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1. SUBJECT: STATE GRANT FOR SHORELINE TRUST FUND ($10, 000) DOE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This age"da item will consider the
recommended approval by the City Council Planning Committee of
a State Grant for a Shoreline Trust Fund from the Department of
Ecology for $10, 000 on a 50/50 match basis to design a
non-regulatory program to purchase and preserve sensitive
shoreline areas, including wetlands, within the City.
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3 . EXHIBITS: Memo, final scope of work and City Council Planning
Committee minutes of 5-5-92
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Committee unanimous 3-0
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.
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5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: YES _
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6 . EXPENDITURE $10, 000
SOURC FUNDS: in kind match with Growth Management/Wetlands
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Projects Funds
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7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: /
Councilmember move, seconds
to accept the $10, 000 State Grant for develop nt of a
Shoreline Land Trust with a match of $5, 000 from the Growth
Management/Wetlands Project funds with the remainder as an
in-kind contribution.
DISCUSSION: Vt-
ACTION:
Council Agegda
Item No. 4A
MCCARTHY,TONY / KENT70/FN - HPDesk print.
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S, ' ject: STATE GRANT FOR SHORELINE TRUST FUND - FISCAL NOTE
C.....,ator: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Dated: 05/14/92 at 1614 .
THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT IS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A STATE GRANT OF $10, 000
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TO DESIGN A NONREGULATORY PROGRAM TO PURCHASE
AND PERSERVE SENSITIVE SHORELINE AREAS, INCLUDING WETLANDS IN THE CITY OF
KENT. TO ACCEPT THE GRANT THE CITY MUST PROVIDE A 50/50 MATCH AND IS
PROPOSING TO USE $5, 000 OF $11, 596 CURRENTLY IN THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT WETLANDS
ACCOUNT AND $5, 000 OF IN KIND STAFF TIME.
SINCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WETLANDS PROGRAM WAS ALREADY INCLUDED THE THE 1992
PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROGRAM, THE STATE GRANT WILL HELP FUND THE EFFORT ALLOWING
FOR A BETTER PRODUCT WITH NO EXTRA GENERAL FUND COST. BASED ON THIS THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE ASSOCIATED BUDGET.
CITY OF J Q��0 J..S
CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
MEMORANDUM
May 19 , 1992
MEMO TO: MAYOR DAN KELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: ANNE WATANABE, PLANNER
SUBJECT: STATE GRANT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORELINE LAND TRUST
The Planning Department has received approval from the State
Department of Ecology for a grant application to design a
nonregulatory program to purchase and manage sensitive shoreline
areas, including wetlands, within the City. This is an effort
which the Planning Department had already included in its work
program, and the grant of state funds will be extremely valuable in
funding our work.
Unlike traditional regulatory approaches, this "land trust" concept
involves bringing together landowners who wish to sell or donate
full or partial interests in their properties, and the City, in
order to manage and preserve these areas for the long-term benefit
of all City residents. The land trust approach has been used
successfully by private nonprofit groups such as The Nature
Conservancy in achieving a win-win situation for the individual
landowner and the public, where environmentally sensitive areas are
concerned.
At its May 5 meeting, the Council Planning Committee approved
acceptance of this grant. The $10, 000 grant will be used to
develop the land trust strategy. The grant is awarded on a 50/50
match basis, so the City must provide a match of $10, 000 which can
be provided on an in-kind basis. The Planning Department is
proposing to fund the match with $5 , 000 from the Growth
Management/Wetlands Project fund, and the remainder as an in-kind
contribution.
A copy of the proposed "Final Scope of Work" for this project is
attached.
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Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
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FINAL SCOPE OF WORK
Proiect Title:. Green River Wetlands and Shoreline Preservation
Program
Proiect
Descritition: The proposal is for the development of a
preservation program aimed at acquiring and
preserving significant wetland and shoreline sites
in Kent which cannot be adequately protected or
restored through regulatory means.
Task 1: Research and Evaluation
1. 1: Review existing regulatory and non-regulatory
protection programs.
1. 2 : Review existing programs and plans within the City
(for example, Parks plan, Comprehensive Plan) , and
other plans or programs, including regional
plans/programs, that may be coordinated with a
preservation program.
1. 3 Gather and evaluate data from existing wetlands
inventory, and other available related data, on a
watershed basis.
Products/
Date(s) Due: (1) Information about other programs and plans and
(2) a report which summarizes the findings of Task
1. 3 , and identifies current gaps in programs or
data and any additional programs or data that are
needed. Completed by October 1, 1992 .
Task 2 : Develop goals and objectives
2 . 1 Initiate discussions with citizen groups regarding
goals and objectives of a preservation program.
Existing citizen advisory groups such as the
Mayor' s Environmental Task Force, the Wetlands
Citizen Advisory Committee, and the land use
section of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, will be
consulted. Work with these groups to develop the
goals and objectives.
2 . 2 Consult with other City Departments, other
interested groups (e.g. , other jurisdictions) about
goals and objectives.
2 . 3 Develop draft goals and objectives.
Products/
Date(s) Due: Draft goals and objectives prepared by December 11
1992 .
Task 3 : Prepare a detailed implementation strategy.
3 . 1 Develop an outline of the strategy, identifying:
cost estimates and potential funding sources; site
selection criteria; site acquisition strategy;
management and monitoring procedures ;
administrative responsibilities within City; and
education and public involvement activities.
3 . 2 Work with citizen advisory groups, City
Departments, Ecology, and other interested parties
to develop a detailed strategy.
3 . 3 Prepare a preliminary list of candidate sites.
Products/
Date(s) Due: Outline submitted to Ecology by March 1, 1993
Proposed final strategy, including final goals and
objectives, submitted to Ecology by June 1, 1993 .
Implementation of strategy will be subject to City
Council approval .
SCHEDULE
Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Ju
Task 1 X. . . . . . . . . . . . .X
Task 2 X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
Task3 X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X
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CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 51 1992 4 : 00 PM
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT OTHER CITY STAFF
Leona Orr, Chair Tom Brubaker
Jim Bennett Jim Hansen
Jon Johnson Dan Kelleher, Mayor
PLANNING STAFF GUESTS
Lin Ball Jim Dion, King County
Sharon Clamp Diane Richards, Seattle King Co.
Jim Harris Division on Aging
Kevin O'Neill Ted Loudenback
Margaret Porter Bill Doolittle
Janet Shull
Anne Watanabe
GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE - (K. O'NEILL)
Planner Kevin O'Neill reviewed the draft Countywide Planning
Policies for King County as developed by the Growth Management
Planning Council (GMPC) and explained that the draft policies are
now ready for public review and comment. The draft policies are
scheduled to go through a public review process from now to the end
of May 1992 , at which point the GMPC may reconsider the policies
based on comments received. He pointed out several policy
recommendations which, should they be adopted, could have a
significant impact on the planning process in Kent.
STATE GRANT FOR A SHORELINE TRUST FUND (A. WATANABE)
Planner Anne Watanabe explained that the Kent Planning Department
has received a $10, 000 grant from the State Department of Ecology
to design a nonregulatory shoreline and wetlands preservation
program. This program will be modeled after the efforts of
nonprofit organizations such as the Nature Conservancy and open
space programs which other cities have in place. The plan would
involve designing a structure to identify the significant shoreline
and wetland areas in Kent, and how to acquire and manage them. The
Planning Department is excited about getting help from the
Department of Ecology to do this because the Growth Management Act
specifically states that local governments should try to purchase
open spaces in order to preserve them.
The grant is awarded on a 50/50 match basis, therefore, the City
must provide a match of $10, 000, which can be provided on an
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in-kind basis. Planning Director Jim Harris explained that the
match could be a combination of money and staff time, or staff time
alone. He asked the Committee to accept the grant, and staff will
advise the Committee what the match will consist of at its May 19
meeting.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Bennett SECONDED a
motion to authorize acceptance of the state grant. Motion carried.
SENIOR HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM (L. BALL/J. SHULL)
Senior Planner Lin Ball explained that the Senior Housing Support
Services Committee was appointed by Mayor Kelleher in May 1991.
The focus of the committee ' s work was to explore the types of
support services that could be provided to the Kent Senior Housing
project at no cost to the King County Housing Authority or the City
of Kent and at no or low cost to the residents. The committee
worked with consultant Buck Frymier, and Diane Richards from the
Seattle King County Division on Aging served as an advisor for the
committee. Construction of the housing complex is scheduled for
November 1992 , therefore, approval of the proposal by early June
would give the Housing Authority the necessary time to implement
the programs which need to be in place when the housing opens.
Planner Janet Shull explained that the committee drafted a report
which was reviewed and approved by the Housing Authority. The
report contains an executive summary, an introduction that explains
the process the committee has gone through, and puts the current
committee' s work in perspective with the committee that preceded
it--the Senior Housing Advisory Committee. Many of the
recommendations are based on a framework which was presented to the
Kent City Council in May 1991 . The Committee looked back at the
original Senior Housing Advisory Report which gave preliminary
direction and indicated that the housing should be designed for
seniors who are relatively independent. Committee members are
concerned that over time as residents age in place there may be a
greater need for services . They feel the building should be
designed so services can be implemented at the time they are
needed. After the framework was developed, a number of agencies
were invited to committee meetings to make presentations on their
programs.
A two phase action agenda was developed. Phase I, critical issues,
recommends a meal service be provided on site. The committee is
recommending a request for proposal be issued to outside agencies
to provide this service. The meal service program should be in
place when the first residents move in, and in order to control
costs, the committee recommends one mandatory meal per day. The
committee recommends a full time building manager and a one-half
} $Y r ) Kent City Council Meeting
� .� Date May 19 , 1992
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: SENIOR HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This meeting will consider the
recommended approval by the City Council Planning Committee of
the Senior Housing Support Services Program. The recommenda-
tions for implementing a support services program are broken
down into two phases. Phase I recommendations are those which
the Committee feels must be implemented prior to the official
opening of the Kent Senior Housing. Phase II recommendations
may be implemented after the residents move in. The Phase I
implementation plan recommends a request for a proposal for a
meal service program providing at least one mandatory meal per
day on site and the hiring of a full time building manager and
a part-time support services coordinator. The Phase II imple-
mentation plan recommends addressing those services which would
be implemented after residents move in and will be based on the
specific needs of the residents.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo, Senior Housing Support Services Program
Report, and the City Council Planning Committee minutes of
5-5-92
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Committee (unanimous 3-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO \ YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember tiIti moves, Councilmember ,1k ut seconds
approve the Senior Housing Support Services Program as
recommended by the City Council Planning Committee.
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MAY 14 , 1992
TO: MAYOR DAN KELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: LIN BALL, MANAGER, OFFICE OF HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SENIOR HOUSING SUPPORT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Senior Housing Support Services Committee and Planning
Department are pleased to forward for your action the Committee' s
report "Recommendations for a Support Services Program" . The
Senior Housing Support Services Committee was appointed by Mayor
Kelleher last May. The Committee's mission was to develop a
recommended strategy for implementing a support services program
for the Kent Senior Housing. Staff from the Planning Department
and representatives of the Support Services Committee will make a
- presentation on the report at the May 19th Council meeting.
Requested Action
1. The Senior Housing Support Services Committee requests that
the City Council approve the Committee's recommendations
contained in the report titled "Recommendations for a Support
Services Program" .
This report was presented to Jim Wiley, Director of the King county
Housing Authority on April 8th and was positively received.
The Council Planning Committee reviewed this report at its May 5th
meeting. The Planning Committee recommends approval of the report
and its Action Agenda.
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Jane Shull, Planner
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SENIOR HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM
Kent Planning Department
April, 1992
MAYOR
Dan Kelleher
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Ed Chow
SENIOR HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Lin Ball - Chair
Jim Dion
Jim Hansen
Judi Jones
Janet Shull
Joe Thomas
ADVISORY TO THE COMMITTEE
Diane Richards Seattle/King County Division on Aging
Project Staff
James P. Harris Planning Director
Lin Ball Senior Planner
Jim Hansen Assistant City Administrator
Janet Shull Lead Project Planner
Consultants
Buck Frymier Principal, Network Consulting and Management
Larry Metler Construction Manager, Kent Senior Housing Program
KENT SENIOR HOUSING PROGRAM
SENIOR HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND 3
A. Overview of the Kent Senior Housing Program 3
B. The Senior Housing Advisory Committee 3
C. The Senior Housing Support Services Committee 5
D. Support Services Information 7
CHAPTER TWO - RECOMMENDATIONS 13
A. Phase One Recommendations 13
B. Phase Two Recommendations 16
CHAPTER THREE - ACTION AGENDA 19
APPENDIX 21
A. List of Available Services 21
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Senior Housing Support Services Committee began meeting in May of 1991 . The
primary focus of the Committee's work has been to explore support services which
could be provided at the Kent Senior Housing to help residents live independently.
The product of this work is the recommended support services program outlined in
this report.
In addition to developing the support services program, the committee also prepared
an earlier report entitled A Framework for a Support Services Package which outlined
the services the Committee would explore and a proposed methodology for arriving
at the final recommendation. This Report was presented to and adopted by the City
Council in June of 1991 . The Committee also reviewed the preliminary plans for the
Kent Senior Housing in light of the potential provision of support services on site.
In developing the recommendations contained herein, the Committee came to the
conclusion that support services implementation should be a two-phase process.
Phase one consists of those actions which must take place prior to opening day of the
Kent Senior Housing. Phase two consists of actions which will be taken by Housing
Authority staff after the building is open and full. The specific details of phase two
can only be sufficiently worked out once the first residents move into the building due
to the desire to utilize programs primarily designed for low-income seniors and
available on a low or no cost basis. The following is a summary of the specific
actions recommended.
PHASE ONE RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. The King County Housing Authority should issue a Request For Proposals
(RFP) to solicit bids from food service agencies for provision of a meal
service program consisting of a minimum of one meal per day, seven
days a week (evening meal) for the residents of the Kent Senior Housing.
Participation in the meal program at a level of one meal per day should
be required of all residents.
B. Staffing for the Kent Senior Housing should include a Support Services
Coordinator at a minimum of one half-time position and a full-time
building manager.
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PHASE TWO RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. A needs assessment should be conducted to determine the individual and
collective service and program needs of Kent Senior Housing Residents.
B. Based on the needs assessment, a support services program should be
implemented and carried out by Housing Authority Staff. The program
should consider the individual and collective needs for health care,
personal care, laundry and housekeeping, transportation, activities,
beauty/barber and other similar services. The program should also
emphasize services which are available at no or low cost.
These recommendations are further detailed in Chapter Two. The recommendations
are also presented as Action Items for the City Council's consideration in Chapter
Three.
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CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
CHAPTER ONE - BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION
A. Overview of the Kent Senior Housing Program
In February, 1990 a bond issue was passed by Kent residents to build 92 units of
housing for low income Kent seniors over 62 years of age. Since then; a number of
events have taken place to plan for the day when residents will move in. A citizens'
committee was formed to make policy recommendations to the City Council regarding
ownership, management and construction of the senior housing. A request for
proposals (RFP) was released by the City for proposed sites and building designs. A
number of developer/design teams responded to the RFP, and a project selection
committee ranked each proposal based on a number of criteria. Out of that process
the site at Smith and 4th Avenue South in Downtown Kent and corresponding building
design were selected.
Subsequent to the passage of the bond the City received grant money from both the
State and King County to supplement building construction costs. This resulted in the
City being able to build two additional units as well as numerous building upgrades
which serve as the foundation for the support services program, such as the
commercial kitchen, common dining room, social services meeting rooms, etc.
Construction is currently under way for the 94 units of senior housing. There will be
86 one bedroom units and 8 two bedroom units. Each unit will offer a small kitchen,
living room, dining area and bathroom. The units above the first floor will have a
small private deck. The building will also have a large central dining room and
commercial kitchen. Office space will be available for support services agencies
providing services to residents and each floor will have its own laundry room. There
will be a space for a beauty parlor/barber shop as well as activity and craft rooms. The
building should be completed and residents moved in by the end of this year. See
building floor plan on page 4.
B. The Senior Housing Advisory Committee
The Senior Housing Advisory Committee was appointed by Mayor Kelleher soon after
passage of the Senior Housing Bond Issue in February of 1990. The Committee met
from March through June of 1990 to evaluate options for ownership, management
and development of the senior housing.
The committee recommended that; A. The City enter into a housing cooperation
agreement with the King County Housing Authority to own and manage the Kent
Senior Housing; B. The City utilize a turnkey method to develop the senior housing;
C. The City retain professional services to oversee the construction of the senior
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with the capacity to provide support services.
The committee recommended the support services program be developed further as
the project was carried out. The committee provided the following characterization
of an independent living senior housing program with support services: program
would include an on-site meal service program, and coordination with existing
community services to provide other services such as health care, personal care
(assistance with bathing, dressing, etc.), housekeeping services, transportation, and
other services and activities.
C. The Senior Housing Support Services Committee
The Senior Housing Support Services Committee's work essentially began where the
Senior Housing Advisory Committee left off. The Senior Housing Advisory Committee
formally concluded it's work in July of 1990 with the presentation of final
recommendations to the Kent City Council.
The Senior Housing Support Services Committee was formed primarily to address the
support services aspect of the earlier committee's recommendations. The Senior
Housing Support Services Committee membership was comprised of representatives
from the City of Kent and the King County Housing Authority who were appointed by
Mayor Kelleher. Diane Richards, from the Division on Aging served as an advisor to
the Committee and Buck Frymier and Larry Metler were consultants to the Committee.
Specific tasks completed by the Senior Housing Support Services Committee include:
A. Developed a Support Services Package Framework
B. Explored state boarding home licensing requirements to determine if
licensing was beneficial for the Kent Senior Housing.
C. Reviewed and commented on the preliminary architectural plans for the
Kent Senior Housing in light of potential services to be offered.
D. Evaluated the options available for providing a meal service program.
E. Evaluated the options available for providing housekeeping and
laundry/linen services.
F. Evaluated the options available for providing personal care services such
as dressing, eating and bathing.
G. Evaluated the options available for providing health and social services.
H. Evaluated the options available for providing activities and social
programs.
I. Evaluated the options available for providing miscellaneous services such
as beauty/barber services.
J. Evaluated the options available for providing Transportation services.
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K. Toured the Broadway Plaza Senior Housing Apartments in Everett.
L. Invited representatives from local senior service agencies to a series of
informational meetings on the Kent Senior Housing.
In exploring each category of services, the committee reviewed issue papers prepared
by consultant Buck Frymier and by Planning Department Staff. These issue papers
covered the general availability of each service, who the different agencies were that
provided these services locally, and what the cost might be for residents. Specific
attention was given to the availability of programs designed primarily for low-income
seniors and available on a low or no cost basis.
Representatives from various agencies were invited to attend committee meetings to
share more detailed information about their programs. Members of the Committee
also visited Broadway Plaza in Everett to see firsthand how a similar low income
senior housing program has successfully coordinated services for residents.
Supoort Services Package Framework
The Committee's first task was to develop a framework within which the remainder
of their work would take place. The framework defined the target market, presented
the categories of services which would be explored, and outlined the process which
the Committee would employ to develop the support services program. The
Framework was presented to officials at the King County Housing Authority as well
as the Kent City Council. The City Council approved the Framework in June of 1991 .
Target Market
The adopted Framework envisioned that the initial resident population will
largely consist of low income seniors who are living independently with little
need for assistance going about daily tasks. Over time, as the residents age
in place there will be an increasing need for support services. It is estimated
that over time some of the residents may need an increased level of support
services to continue living independently.
Supoort Service Categories
Meal services, housekeeping, laundry/linen, personal care (bathing, dressing,
eating), health and social services, activities programs, transportation, and
beauty/barber and other miscellaneous services were the categories named in
the Framework. Information gathered by the Committee on each of these
service categories is presented in the following section.
Methodology
The Framework presented a process for the Committee to follow in assembling
a final recommendation for a support services program. Once the Committee
developed its final recommendations, it was to present the recommendations
to the King County Housing Authority and the Kent City Council for approval
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and adoption.
The work completed by this committee is intended to pave the way for the King
County Housing Authority to begin preparation for the day when the first residents
will move in to the Kent Senior Housing. Council approval of the Action Agenda
contained in this report will signal the Housing Authority to proceed with making
necessary arrangements to implement the support services program.
D. Support Services Information Obtained by the Committee
This section presents information obtained by the Committee in its study of support
services which are available for seniors locally.
Boarding Home Licensing
The Kent Senior Housing Facility is being built to current state boarding home
standards. A State Licensed Boarding Home is a facility which provides a daily meal
service, lodging, assistance with the activities of daily living and which assumes
responsibility for the general wellbeing of elderly residents. By constructing the senior
housing to boarding home standards, the City and Housing Authority can accomplish
two objectives: 1 . Provide added safeguards that the building is designed with the
senior population in mind and 2. Leave the option open in the future to obtain a
license from the state to operate as a boarding home to provide expanded services to
the residents and potentially qualify for state (DSHS) boarding home reimbursement.
Since the committee knew the building was being designed to boarding home
standards, and that support services were being considered, an exploration into the
potential benefits of pursuing a boarding home license was conducted. The
Committee concluded that, based on the anticipated independence of the initial
resident population and costs associated with boarding home licensure, a boarding
home license should not be pursued at this time. However, at such time when the
residents' needs change and the social services program changes, a boarding home
license could be sought to permit the facility to provide a greater level of direct
services and apply for state boarding home reimbursement.
Meal Services
As the Committee looked into local programs they found great variation as to the
number of meals served and methods for preparing and serving food. The committee
focused their study on agencies and programs related to senior housing facilities and
senior centers in the Puget Sound region. The Committee also visited the Broadway
Plaza Senior Housing in Everett where the Everett Housing Authority actually staffs
and oversees the meal service program.
With the exception of Broadway Plaza and Heritage House near the Pike Place Market,
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the other low income senior housing facilities contracted with outside food service
agencies for their meal service program. Among the programs studied, operations
ranged from preparing all meals on site from scratch to bringing in previously prepared
food for assembly in the on site kitchen for serving. Below are summaries of the
types of programs the Committee studied.
Senior Services of Seattle/Kind County
Senior Services provides meals for a number of senior centers throughout King
County including meals for the lunch program at the Kent Senior Center. Meals
are prepared at a single location, chilled and then delivered to the various sites.
At the sites, the food is warmed and served. At the Kent Senior Center there
is one part time paid staff person who oversees 10 to 12 volunteers who warm
and serve the food. Senior Services is open to the possibility of working with
the Kent Senior Housing to provide one or more meals a day. Senior Services
currently does not provide meals on holidays or weekends but would be willing
to consider this.
Consolidated Food Management (CFM)
Consolidated Food Management currently serves 16 institutions, including jails,
corporate lunch rooms, school districts and senior housing programs. CFM is
the meal service provider for the Kent Corrections Facility, the Saint Mary's
Retirement Complex in Bellevue and the Saint Martins on Westlake single room
occupancy (SRO) housing for formerly homeless men over age 55. At these
facilities the food is prepared on site in a commercial kitchen.
CFM claims that the potential variety of meal service programs is virtually
unlimited. There was some variation among the three programs the Committee
looked at. At the Kent Corrections Facility and at the Westlake three meals a
day are provided. CFM provides the kitchen staff but relies on inmates for
assistance with labor at the corrections facility and volunteer assistance at the
Westlake. At St Mary's, CFM only provides two meals a day and the sisters
provide a continental breakfast. CFM is currently set up to provide meals on
weekends/holidays.
Food Dimensions
Food Dimensions is a large corporation with 14 accounts in the Pacific
Northwest and accounts in some 41 countries. They currently provide meals
at Hilltop House in Seattle where one meal a day is prepared on site.
Broadway Plaza/Heritage House
As mentioned above both Broadway Plaza and Heritage House operate their
own food service programs with their own staff. The benefits to this approach
are greater control over the program. There are also, however, drawbacks.
The major drawbacks are: The time it takes in program start up for the
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sponsoring agency to become familiar with food service program requirements;
hiring qualified people; staff coverage in the event of illness, vacation or
termination; and responsibility for operation of the program.
The cost of the food service programs varied a great deal depending on the type of
program, number of meals served, staffing levels, and whether donated food was part
of the program. Based on preliminary cost information obtained from Senior Services
and Consolidated Food Management, it appears that meal cost could range anywhere
from approximately $1 .75 to $3.75 a meal. Both agencies figured on volunteer help
with preparing, serving and bussing meals and that volunteers would not have to pay
for their meals.
Housekeeping and Laundry/Linen
The Committee learned that many market rate Senior Housing facilities provide laundry
and housekeeping services for residents for a monthly fee. Since the Kent Senior
Housing is for low income, mostly independent seniors, there will probably be little
interest in paying market prices for this type of service. For those seniors who are
eligible, based on need and income, there are agencies who can provide assistance
for little or no cost.
There are a number of chore programs administered locally through Catholic
Community Services (CCS) and funded by the State. Some of the assistance available
includes housekeeping,shopping, laundry,transportation to medical appointments and
meal preparation. Seniors must be income eligible and have functional limitations to
qualify for services. For persons not eligible for state funded programs, there are a
number of private pay and volunteer services available.
Assistance through chore programs can also be obtained on a temporary basis, for
example due to injury or illness. The application process for assistance can be
intimidating and confusing so it is important for seniors to have an advocate to assist
them in accessing services. The down-side to state funded chore programs is that
funding may be cut and some programs may even be eliminated altogether in the near
future.
Personal Care
Access to personal care, (bathing, dressing, eating, etc.) can be obtained through
many agencies such as CCS, Visiting Nurse Services and Kimberly Quality Care. At
least 20 agencies provide such care in the south end area. In addition, private
individuals can be hired to provide personal care. Much of the personal care that is
needed for the elderly is for chronic debilitating conditions which are not adequately
covered by medicare. However, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
offers programs to eligible persons to meet these types of needs as an alternative to
nursing home placement.
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As with chore services, a support services person would work with tenants for
referrals to help them meet personal care needs. The Kent Senior Housing building
has been designed to allow for those who need assistance with personal care as they
age in place, to remain at the site for the longest possible time. All the ground floor
units have been designed with the idea that eventually these units could be occupied
by the most frail residents. These units have been outfitted with accessible showers
and are located on the ground floor which makes them more accessible for those who
may have mobility limitations.
Health Care
Health screening and health education/counseling services are available through
agencies such as VNS, Senior Services, Seattle/King County Department of Public
Health, and Valley Medical Center's resident programs. The two most comprehensive
programs are the Valley Medical and VNS programs.
The Valley Medical Family Practice Residency Program is an on-site program where
a resident physician visits a housing site on a regular basis. For many of the people
served, the visiting physician becomes their primary health service provider. Valley
Medical currently has a resident program at Renton Villa. A physician visits once a
week and residents schedule appointments. The care which can be provided on site
is limited, so patients requiring more extensive care are referred to appropriate off-site
medical facilities.
The Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) Health Clinic Program is currently operating at over
80 sites in King County including subsidized apartment buildings, senior centers and
nutrition sites. VNS also operates a clinic at Broadway Plaza in Everett which was
visited by members of the Committee. Health education, assessment and monitoring
of health problems, provision of selected direct care services and referrals to other
health care providers are the services provided. The clinic is staffed by nurses.
Appointments can either be made in advance or patients can drop in. At Broadway
Plaza nurses are on site on a weekly basis. However, this level of service is unusual
among most of the VNS clinic sites.
There are a number of other health care services available including dental screening
through the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, and health education
through Senior Services. The Kent Senior Center also has health services available
on a periodic basis, many provided by these same agencies.
Activities Programs
A resident's council could be formed at the Kent Senior Housing to develop on site
activities programs. Some residents may have special interests and skills and small
activity groups could form spontaneously.
In addition, the Kent Senior Center has a number of regularly scheduled activities
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which will be immediately available to the residents of the Kent Senior Housing.
These activities include AARP meetings, bridge, ceramics, pinochle, quitters,
songsters, sports and walking programs to name a few. A number of services are
also available at the Senior Center such as blood pressure checks, foot clinic, haircuts,
health clinic, adult day care, legal clinic, nutrition - lunch program and transportation
to and from the center at minimal or no cost. The senior center management also
indicated they would be willing to explore the possibility of bringing some activities
to the Kent Senior Housing.
Transportation
Many residents may own automobiles and be totally self-sufficient for their
transportation needs. However, as residents age, the use of public transportation and
transportation assistance will increase.
The South King County Multiservice Center currently provides service in the Kent area
through their Van-Go program. Van-Go provides transportation to and from the Kent
Senior Center, and to and from medical services for Medicare and Medicaid clients.
Metro subsidizes two Van-Go programs "Reserve-a-Ride" and "Dial-a-Ride" which can
transport eligible patrons to and from various errands. Metro bus line #150 currently
services the Kent Senior Housing site and runs north to south between Seattle and
Auburn.
Senior Services has a program called Volunteer Transportation Services" where
volunteers drive seniors to medical and other appointments. The King County Housing
Authority also has a van service which periodically takes residents of their senior
housing projects to local shopping malls.
Case Management
The Seattle/King County Division on Aging provides case management for seniors in
need of services. The South King County office is located in Kent in the Kent
Commons building. The program is designed to assist low income persons 60 years
or older who have multiple service needs to obtain services which enable them to
remain living in their own homes. The types of services which are obtained by the
agency for the client include health care, legal services, mental health treatment,
alcohol treatment, housekeeping, and short term counseling. Before services are
provided, a Division on Aging case manager conducts a comprehensive assessment
of the person's needs and capabilities. A case manager would be able to provide this
service on site in the tenants unit or use one of the available social service offices.
Beauty/Barber and Other Miscellaneous Services
The Kent Senior Housing has an area set aside for use by a hair stylist. It is intended
that this person would provide services at a reduced rate in exchange for the use of
the facility. The Kent Senior Center also has a hair stylist who visits once a month
to serve seniors on an appointment basis.
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The Senior Housing also has a number of rooms designated for yet-to-be determined
activities, meetings and services. There will be at least one such room available on
each floor of the building. The generous consideration given to spaces for common
use, increases the potential that a number of additional, yet undefined services and
programs can be accommodated in the building simultaneously.
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CHAPTER TWO - RECOMMENDATIONS
CHAPTER TWO - RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommendations for implementing a support services program for the Kent
Senior Housing are broken down into two phases. Phase One recommendations are
those which the Committee feels must be implemented prior to the official opening
of the Kent Senior Housing. Phase Two recommendations may be implemented after
the residents move in.
The Committee originally envisioned that it would develop a more specific set of
recommendations. Throughout the process of exploration in the area of senior
support services, the Committee began to discoverthat the scope of available services
is extremely broad and varied. For example, there are many agencies who provide
health care and housekeeping services. Each of these services may have a slightly
different program approach, different eligibility requirements and different payment
schedules.
The support services program is also by necessity designed so that program fees will
be low or no cost. To keep costs low, the support services program must rely heavily
on existing programs available in the community for low income seniors. The
Committee realized that it would be a disservice to the residents of the Kent Senior
Housing to recommend one agency or program over another. Different agencies'
programs will be more or less appealing to residents depending upon their individual
needs and any eligibility requirements. For this reason the Committee has limited its
specific recommendations to Phase One and recommends that Phase Two remain
more flexible so that it can evolve and be continually modified to meet the needs of
the residents.
A. Phase One Recommendations
Phase One recommendations are for building staffing and the meal service program
and should be carried out prior to the time the first residents move into the Kent
Senior Housing.
Staffing
It is clear that arrangements for appropriate staffing levels will need to be made prior
to opening of the senior housing. From day one there must be personnel available to
ensure building operations run smoothly. The Committee approached the staffing
issue from the perspective of the smooth running of a support services program.
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Support Services Coordinator
Since the majority of support services available to the residents will be available
through existing outside agencies, and only available if residents have
knowledge of and access to them, the Committee feels that there is a necessity
for a support services coordinator. The support services coordinator would be
a minimum half-time position. The person filling this position would preferably
have experience in social work and senior programs. The support services
coordinator would be primarily responsible for accessing and coordinating
appropriate services for residents in need of such services. The support
services coordinator would also schedule use of the on-site meeting rooms for
health screening and other services, and as time allowed coordinate social and
activity programs.
Building Manager
In addition to the support services coordinator position, the Committee
envisions a full time building manager. The manager would have overall
responsibility for management of the support services and activities programs.
The support services coordinator would be responsible for implementation of
the programs, under the direction of the building manager. The manager would
not necessarily be required to live on site. Since the building manager would
oversee the support services and activity programs and likely assist with
support services implementation, this person should have a background in
social services as well as management.
Additional Staff and Management Services
Other staff positions and management services which are less directly linked
to support services implementation may be provided by the King County
Housing Authority's existing central support and administrative staff. The
staff/services which are anticipated for the Kent Senior Housing include part
time clerical assistance (not necessarily on site), maintenance and cleaning of
common areas and building grounds, and 24 hour emergency coverage. The
24 hour emergency coverage may be achieved by either the Housing
Authority's existing 1-800 emergency number and/or by building residents
serving as emergency contacts during off-hours in exchange for a stipend or
reduced rent.
Meal Service Program
To ensure the successful implementation of a meal service program it must be
operational from day-one. Since applicants for residency will be made aware of the
meal service requirement as part of the application process, there will be a built in
expectation for a meal service program. If the program is implemented down-the-
road, after residents have become accustomed to living in the facility without the
program, implementation will likely prove more difficult. Therefore the Housing
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Authority and the City will need to do everything possible to implement the program
immediately.
One Main Meal a Day - Participation Reouired of All Residents
Research by the Committee indicates that participation by all residents in at
least one main meal a day will be required for the program to be economically
feasible. Without a guaranteed participation, food service prices cannot be
guaranteed for the residents. Beyond the economic considerations, the other
benefits of participation in the meal program include ensuring at least one
nutritious meal a day and encouraging all residents to engage in a daily social
activity outside their apartment unit. By requiring all residents to participate in
a meal program, it also becomes evident when a resident is absent that
something may be wrong. The Committee recommends that the main meal be
the evening meal and that it be served 7 days a week. Meal service beyond
this point can be optional and geared to the needs and desires of the residents.
Meal Service Program Should be Carried Out by a Food Service Agency
The King County Housing Authority currently does not have staff with expertise
in the area of food service. For this reason, and the fact there are many
existing food service agencies active in King County, the Committee
recommends the meal service program be provided under contract with an
outside agency. Another benefit of contracting with an outside agency is that
staffing -hiring and firing and direct responsibility of the program lies with the
agency and not the Housing Authority or City. This frees management staff to
focus on the day-to-day operation of the facility to best meet the needs of
residents.
The Committee also recommends the food service agency be selected through
a competitive bid process. An RFP should be developed and issued as soon as
possible to allow time for selection and program definition prior to lease-up.
The RFP should specify minimum program parameters of one dinner meal a day
and optional parameters such as service style (cafeteria vs restaurant) staffing
levels, any proposed use of volunteer staff, use of donated foods and optional
additional meals.
B. Phase Two Recommendations
Phase Two of the support services program implementation is the coordination of
virtually every other support service potentially available. Phase Two implementation
can begin any time after the Support Services Coordinator and Building Manager are
hired as these people will be primarily responsible for carrying out this portion of the
program. Support services coordination will be an ongoing activity, dependent on the
changing needs of residents and changes in services available. For this reason the
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specific program development is best left to the judgement of staff hired to carry out
the programs. This means that selecting appropriate staff will be critical to the
success of the support services program.
The appendix includes a list of all the agencies the Committee is aware of who
provide services for seniors. There may be many more existing and certainly will be
new agencies and programs emerging in the future. This list is included as a starting
point for the Support Services Coordinator in accessing appropriate services for
residents. In addition to the list, the Committee recommends the following guidelines
be considered in Phase Two.
Needs Assessment
The Support Services Coordinator should conduct an initial needs assessment
for each resident to determine desired services and activities. Needs
assessments should be conducted on a periodic basis after the initial
assessment. The support services program can then be developed and
modified based on the residents' initial and changing interests and needs.
Affordability
Many programs. are available at low or no cost. The Support Services
Coordinator should seek out programs which minimize the direct cost to
residents.
Potential Program Funding Cuts
Many of the existing programs for seniors are federally and/or state funded.
While this helps subsidize the costs for seniors, it also poses some uncertainty
as funding levels can be cut or not increased at a rate which keeps pace with
growing need. The Committee was told that state chore and personal care
funded programs are currently at risk of being cut back or eliminated due to
funding cuts.
Health Care
As residents age in place, health care will eventually be one of the most
important services for residents. The Support Services Coordinator should
endeavor to develop relationships and arrangements with a variety of health
care providers to achieve the greatest overall health care access possible.
Examples of programs the Committee is aware of include the Visiting Nurse
Services, Valley Medical Center Residency Program, and the Seattle-King
County Department of Public Health's Dental Care program. All of these
agencies can provide on-site services.
Since the building has two rooms which are designed as physical examination
rooms, health service agencies should be encouraged to provide services on
site and on a regular schedule which can be posted for the residents.
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Personal Care
Initially, most residents may not require personal care, which consists of
assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing and eating. However, this
need will undoudtably arise over time for some of the residents: When the
need for personal care is evident, the Support Services Coordinator should work
with the resident(s) to help them gain access to programs on an individual
basis.
Laundry/Linen and Housekeepin4
Laundry facilities will be available on each floor of the building for residents'
use. For those needing assistance with laundry and housekeeping, this service
is typically provided through programs such as Chore Services. The Support
Services Coordinator should work on an individual basis as in the area of
personal care to help residents in need access services.
The initial residents will likely be able and want to do their own laundry.
However, laundry and Housekeeping services may be seen as an attractive
convenience service to some residents. The Committee recommends that if
these services are desired by a large number of residents, that it may be
worthwhile for the Support Services Coordinator to negotiate for the
arrangement of low cost services which could be made available to those
residents who desired them.
Transportation
There are many existing transportation programs potentially available to the
Kent Senior Housing. The Support Services Coordinator should endeavor to
educate residents about programs which are offered on an individual basis and
post schedules, phone numbers for reservations, etc. In addition, the Support
Services Coordinator could try to arrange for regularly scheduled shuttles
between the Kent Senior Housing and local shopping areas. Currently, the King
County Housing Authority also has vans available for shopping excursions to
regional malls on a periodic but not necessarily regular basis.
Activities Program
The Committee feels that one of the key components in developing an activities
program is to survey residents to determine their activity interests. The Senior
Housing building will have many rooms which can be made available for a
variety of activities, both planned and spontaneous. A process for scheduling
the use of these rooms should be developed to allow residents equal access to
facilities.
It will be important for the residents to have on-site activities to help build a
feeling of community amongst themselves. There are many ways in which an
on-site activities program could be developed. Suggestions include: A.
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encouraging the residents themselves to form a residents' council to plan and
carry out activities of their preference; B. coordinating with the senior center
to have some activities occur at the Senior Housing; C. networking with
volunteer organizations to sponsor activities; D. utilizing support services
coordinator to plan/arrange activities.
In addition, the Kent Senior Center is conveniently located to the Kent Senior
Housing Site. The Senior Center management is very interested in having the
Kent Senior Housing residents join in scheduled activities. The Senior Housing
Staff should encourage this participation.
Beauty/Barber and other Miscellaneous Services
The Senior Housing building has a room designed for use as a beauty/barber
facility. Many residents will likely find this on-site service convenient. The
building staff could negotiate for the use of this room by a licensed stylist in
exchange for reduced rates for residents. There are parameters to be
considered by building staff in negotiation such as whether clientele who are
not residents will be allowed to use the facility. The Committee suggests that
the building staff contact other facilities such as Broadway Plaza in Everett to
determine appropriate parameters.
The Support Services Coordinator will likely become aware of many more
programs, activities and services than are listed here and should be encouraged
by Housing Authority Management to explore new options and develop new
programs on an as-needed/as-desired basis.
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CHAPTER THREE - ACTION AGENDA
CHAPTER THREE - ACTION AGENDA
This chapter condenses the recommendations of the previous chapter into a set of
specific actions which are presented for consideration by the Kent City Council.
Approval of this action agenda will direct the key players specified below to begin
implementation of the Support Services Program. The overall responsibility for
management of the Senior Housing in the City is coordinated by the Administration
Department. The counterpart at the King County Housing Authority is the Housing
Management Division.
Action Item 1• Phase One Implementation
A. Develop and Issue an RFP (Request for Proposals) For a Meal Service Program.
The RFP should specify the following as a minimum: 1 . that residents
will be required to participate in a minimum of one main meal a day (7 days a
week) which shall be the evening meal; 2. that additional meals may be
proposed as options for consideration; 3. that the style of meal service
proposed (cafeteria or restaurant) must be indicated; 4. the cost per meal to
the resident must be indicated.
Key Players: King County Housing Authority Staff with input from City
of Kent staff.
Timeline: The RFP should be developed and issued as soon as
possible. Sufficient time must be allowed to implement the
program prior to opening the building, estimated November
1992.
B. Hire a Full Time Building Manager and a Part Time Support Services
Coordinator.
Both positions should be filled by persons with background in social services
and experience working with senior citizens.
Key Players: The King County Housing Authority
Timeline: Prior to opening the building, estimated November 1992.
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Action Item 2• Phase Two Implementation
A. Conduct a Needs Assessment of All Residents.
The needs assessment will become the backbone for the development and
ongoing modification of the support services and activities programs. The
needs assessment should explore as a minimum the supportive services
discussed in this report.
Key Players: King County Housing Authority Staff
Timeline: During initial building lease up and on a periodic basis
thereafter
B. Arrange for On-Site Health Care Services.
Key Players: King County Housing Authority Staff
Timeline: As soon as possible following building lease up.
C. Implement and Coordinate Remaining Components of the Support Services
Program and Report Annually on the Program Status.
The remaining components of the Support Services Program should be
implemented based on both individual and collective needs, and emphasizing
services which are available at no or low cost. An annual summary should be
prepared by Senior Housing staff to update the Housing Authority and City of
Kent Administration on program status. Such summary would include the
current services being utilized by the residents through the support services
coordinator, and any changes in the program which have occurred or are
anticipated.
Key Players: King County Housing Authority
Timeline: Summary prepared annually
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX A
LIST OF AVAILABLE SERVICES
Service Frequency Location Provider Pa or Cost
Alert Button Alarm As Needed In home VNA Fee Schedule
Blood Pressure checked 2/Month Sr. Center VNA Donation
Case Management As Needed In Home SeaXng Co. None/Donation
Div. on Aging
Chore Services a.As Needed In Home VNA Per Fee Schedule
b.As Needed In Home CCS DSHS Pays
c.As Needed In Home CCS ILP Sliding Fee
d. As Needed In Home CCS Vol. Chore Fee Schedule
Dental Screening Monthly Sr. Center Health Dept. No Charge
Dental Services/Repair As Needed Renton Voc. Renton Voc. Sliding Fee
Foot Care a. Per Contract On Site VNA Per Contract
b.Weekly Sr.Center VNA $5/Visit
Grandparents Support As Scheduled Sr.Center Sr.Services No Charge
Haircut Monthly, Sr. Center Local Provider Fee Schedule
Health Screening a. Per Contract On Site VNA Per Contract
b.Weekly Sr. Center VNA $5.00/visit
Home Health Care As Needed In Home VNA Medicare Pays
Homemaker Services (COPES) As Needed In Home VNA DSHS/Medicaid
Information&Assistance As Needed In Home Sr. Services No Charge
Legal Assistance Weekly Sr. Center Volunteers No Charge
Meal Services a. Daily Noon M-F Sr. Center Sr. Services $2.00/Meal
b.Various other options available (not being considered by committee at this time)
Medications Management Weekly Sr. Center VNA $5.00/visit
Mobile Market As Needed In Home Sr. Services No Charge
Physician Services Weekly On Site Valley Med. Center Medicare Pays
Promotion, Health As Scheduled Sr. Center Sr. Services No Charge
Respite Care As Needed In Home VNA Sliding Fee
Senior Rights Assistance Monthly Sr. Center Sr. Services No Charge
Social Events As Scheduled Sr. Center Sr. Center Based on Event
Social Work/Health Promotion Weekly Sr. Center Sr. Services Sliding Fee
Transportation a. Daily,M-F,AM/PM To/Fr.Sr. Cent. Kent Parks $.25 each way
b.As Needed To/Fr. Med.Ap. Sr. Services No Charge (donation)
c.As Needed To/Fr. Med., Metro
Work, Shop, Etc. Reserve-A-Ride $.25/Tdp
d.As Needed
1 Wk. Notice Kent City Dial-A-Ride Metro Bus Fare
e. Per Schedule Route 150 Metro Transit Fee Schedule
* This list is representative of the agencies and services which the Committee became aware of through
the course of investigation. There may be many more services and agencies in the South King County area
which are not reflected by this list. This list is therefore not intended to be all-inclusive.
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CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 51 1992
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in-kind basis. Planning Director Jim Harris explained that the
match could be a combination of money and staff time, or staff time
alone. He asked the Committee to accept the grant, and staff will
advise the Committee what the match will consist of at its May 19
meeting.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Bennett SECONDED a
motion to authorize acceptance of the state grant. Motion carried.
SENIOR HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM (L. BALL/J. SHULL)
Senior Planner Lin Ball explained that the Senior Housing Support
Services Committee was appointed by Mayor Kelleher in May 1991.
The focus of the committee' s work was to explore the types of
support services that could be provided to the Kent Senior Housing
project at no cost to the King County Housing Authority or the City
of Kent and at no or low cost to the residents. The committee
worked with consultant Buck Frymier, and Diane Richards from the
Seattle King County Division on Aging served as an advisor for the
committee. Construction of the housing complex is scheduled for
November 1992 , therefore, approval of the proposal by early June
would give the Housing Authority the necessary time to implement
the programs which need to be in place when the housing opens.
Planner Janet Shull explained that the committee drafted a report
which was reviewed and approved by the Housing Authority. The
report contains an executive summary, an introduction that explains
the process the committee has gone through, and puts the current
committee' s work in perspective with the committee that preceded
it--the Senior Housing Advisory Committee. Many of the
recommendations are based on a framework which was presented to the
Kent City Council in May 1991. The Committee looked back at the
original Senior Housing Advisory Report which gave preliminary
direction and indicated that the housing should be designed for
seniors who are relatively independent. Committee members are
concerned that over time as residents age in place there may be a
greater need for services. They feel the building should be
designed so services can be implemented at the time they are
needed. After the framework was developed, a number of agencies
were invited to committee meetings to make presentations on their
programs.
A two phase action agenda was developed. Phase I, critical issues,
recommends a meal service be provided on site. The committee is
recommending a request for proposal be issued to outside agencies
to provide this service. The meal service program should be in
place when the first residents move in, and in order to control
costs, the committee recommends one mandatory meal per day. The
committee recommends a full time building manager and a one-half
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MAY 51 1992
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time support services coordinator be hired by the Housing
Authority. Phase II addresses those services which would be
implemented after residents move in and will be based on the
specific needs of the residents. After move-in, the committee
recommends a needs assessment survey of the residents be conducted
to determine what services they want or need. Phase II also
recommends that an on-site health care service be provided, and the
facility has been designed with rooms to accommodate this service.
Councilmember Johnson is concerned about requiring one meal per day
especially for those residents who are independent seniors. He
feels they should have options. In response to Councilmember
Johnson' s question, Jim Dion explained that licensing the facility
as a state boarding home was not pursued because of the expense,
timing and the possibility of State involvement in the project at
this time.
Senior citizen Ted Loudenback expressed a strong opinion that the
committee is not qualified to know the needs of seniors. In
response Assistant City Administrator Jim Hansen explained that
Buck Frymier, the consultant retained by the committee, is in the
business of working with senior projects and support services, and
his references were carefully checked. Senior Planner Lin Ball
added that the original Senior Housing Advisory committee conducted
a survey which was distributed at the Kent Senior Center and
several public hearings and the respondents overwhelming identified
health care, meals and chore services as the services seniors want
and need most. The results of this survey are what lead Mayor
Kelleher to appoint the second committee to develop support
services.
Mr. Loudenback also expressed a strong opinion that seniors do not
need any support services, is opposed to the project having a
commercial kitchen and common dining room, and asked for a
guarantee that no services be implemented before residents move
into the project.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Bennett SECONDED a
motion to approve the recommendations contained in the Senior
Housing Support Services Committee report and forward the report to
the full Council for approval at its May 19 , 1992 meeting. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5: 45 p.m.
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C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
D. PLANNING COMMITTEE
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G. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
May 4, 1992 City Clerk
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser
Leona Orr
Jim White
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jon Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Ed Chow
Roger Lubovich
Tony McCarthy
Alana McIalwain
May Miller
Kelli O'Donnell
Don Olson
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Bill Doolittle
Vern Dwight
Connie Epperly
Jill Leovy
Jean Parietti
UNIDENTIFIED STAFF &
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Approximately 5 people were present that were
not identified to the Committee.
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairperson Houser.
Approval of Vouchers
All claims for the period ending April 30, 1992, in the amount of $1,393,331.88 were approved for
payment.
List of Vacant Positions
Chairperson Houser noted that the new employee listing was easier to understand and asked the Committee
if there were any questions. Committeemember White inquired about the Administrative Assistant I listed
under Administration. Finance Director McCarthy responded that position was authorized for records
management for the City Clerk which was under Administration.
Houser asked if a City Attorney was being hired. City Administrator Chow responded that a Legal Nine
Intern was being considered. During further discussion City Attorney Lubovich noted that his office was
losing two attorneys and an intern which will leave them with three attorneys and possibly a Rule Nine
Intern this summer. When asked about prosecution, Lubovich responded that he will be doing prosecution
and the priorities of the City Attorneys will have to change with less coverage.
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Bill Doolittle asked if it was possible to get a listing of people added to the payroll. Houser asked if he was
asking for new people, not replacements. Doolittle responded that he would like to see new people,
replacements as well as people paid out of other funds. After further discussion, White asked how many
positions the City is actually down from the beginning of the hiring freeze. Finance Director McCarthy
stated that he would put a listing together.
Change of Meeting Time
Houser informed the Committee that the Public Safety Committee had asked if Operations would be willing
to change times with them. The Committee Members concurred to move the meeting time of Operations
Committee to the first and third Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Full Time Mayor Position
Committeemember Orr suggested that rather than recommend either of the ordinances presented at the last
meeting, with the consensus appearing to be that any change in the Mayor's position would be effective
January 1, 1994, that the change take place during the budget process. Orr noted that she was not
comfortable setting a salary at this time. She suggested that an ordinance be in place with a salary by June
of 1993 after which time the structure could be looked at. Orr noted this would allow time for candidates
to file.
White responded that he wished only to set the Mayor's budget and allow the Mayor to establish the
structure of the office.
Orr Moved to review the proposal as part of our budget process this year with adoption of the necessary
ordinance and budget for 1994 by June 30, 1993. Houser seconded the motion.
White stated that the Council would be overstepping their bounds by setting the structure. Orr stated that
may be true and could be looked at during a workshop or as part of the budget process but she pointed
out that both of the ordinances under consideration set a salary. She noted that she was not comfortable
with setting a salary at this time.
White informed the Committee that while reviewing the City Code he had discovered that changes to
Policies and Procedures Manual made as required and approved by the City Administrator, are subject to
review by the Mayor and City Council. He noted that during his nine years on the City Council he has
never seen the manual. Chow requested the Human Resources Department supply a copy of the Policy and
Procedures Manual to White.
White read from the City Code the section regarding appointment of the City Administrator:
"The City Administrator need not be a resident. The Administrator shall be appointed by the
Mayor, subject to confirmation of the members of the City Council, solely on the basis of his
executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to his education, actual
experience in, and knowledge of accepted practice in respect to the duties of the City
Administrator and the field of municipal administration and finance."
White stated that he wish he would have had this information when the last appointment was made. He
noted that under "Duties and Powers":
"To have general supervision over the administrative affairs of the City".
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White stated that he felt there were times Mr. Chow did not feel he had those duties and powers. He noted
that another duty of the Administrator was:
"To make, compile and file with the City Clerk a complete inventory of the property, real and
personal, owned or leased by the City and file amended inventories thereof at least
semiannually as to stock, supplies and equipment, and at least annually as to other properties."
White stated that he has been asking for almost a year for an inventory of real property of the City and
has not received it even though it is supposed to be done semiannually or some of it at least annually.
Houser called for a vote on the motion. Orr and Houser voted Aye; White voted Nay.
Lubovich asked if the item would proceed to Council. After discussion, it was decided to be included under
reports.
Houser adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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Parks Committee Minutes
April 27, 1992
Councilmembers Present: Christi Houser and Jim Bennett.
Staff Present: Ed Chow, Barney Wilson, Tony McCarthy, Tom Brubaker, Robyn
Bartelt, Lee Anderson and Pam Rumer.
Others Present: Jean Parietti , Valley Daily News; Bill Doolittle, 412 N
Washington; Connie Epperly, 639 S 5th Ave. ; Ted Loudenback,
21550 123rd Ave. SE; Steve Dowell , 430 Glenwood; and Janet
Best, Riverbend Ladies Club.
GOLF AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilmember Houser opened by saying that after many hours of meeting and
deliberation, the Advisory Committee came up with a list of recommendations (see
attached) . She then asked for questions or comments.
Ted Loudenback questioned if the recommendations were new or if some were
recommended by the Parks Department in the past and were ignored because the City
didn't have money or because of a frozen position. He said that the Parks
Department has already requested improvements at the driving range as well as
additional equipment, but were not given consideration. Loudenbach asked how an
advisory committee can fund those recommendations. He felt that the
recommendations were issues to be handled by staff.
Houser explained that the Golf Advisory Committee was formed because complaints
were received regarding things that need to be done at the complex. She added
that the committee will be involved in some of the recommendations, while City
staff will be responsible for others.
Steve Dowell questioned why it is necessary for a Golf Advisory Committee to
evaluate the snack bar operation. He asked if the consultant didn't already
evaluate the snack bar operation and why staff couldn't evaluate it and request
additional improvements.
Councilmember Bennett said that the consultant did a minor evaluation but didn't
see that there were any changes which needed to be made. He explained that it
was golf course staff who requested certain improvements based on customer input.
Several members of the public expressed concern that the Golf Advisory Committee
meetings were supposed to be open to the public, but they did not see
notification for all meetings. Bennett assured everyone that proper notification
was given for all meetings (he estimated between 5 to 7) , and all were published
in the newspaper.
Bill Doolittle requested that notices for such meetings be posted on the public
meeting board in City Hall .
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Dowell reminded the Parks Committee that the City sent out an RFP for
merchandising (public vs. private operation) at some time and suggested that the
City should be careful that there is no conflict of interest between those who
submitted RFP's and members of the committee when selecting advisory committee
members.
Both Dowell and Loudenback asked the Parks Committee to make sure that appointees
to the Golf Advisory Committee aren't looking out for their own interests rather
than those of the community.
Barney Wilson also commented that members with political agendas would bog down
Riverbend's operations and that he hoped the complex could get a simplified
committee that is made up of people who are interested in multi -use of the golf
course.
Houser said that members of the advisory committee will be chosen from a list of
volunteers. She explained that the purpose of the advisory committee would be
to get citizens involved so the City can get their input. She compared the
proposed committee to the Arts Commission and the Human Services Commission.
Bennett added that an advisory committee would better involve the users and the
golfing community, as well as better utilize the resources which are available.
Doolittle referred to minutes of a previous City meeting and commented that
Administration's initial approach to consider the audit was the appropriateness
of financing for the golf complex. He then asked how many of the 12
recommendations came from the $16,000 audit and how many came from the men's and
women's clubs. Houser answered that 10 or 11 of the recommendations came from
the audit.
Bennett then made a motion to adopt the 12 recommendations and to forward them
to full Council for consideration. Janet Best of the Riverbend Ladies Club
seconded the motion.
The motion passed by a 2-0 vote.
The recommendations will go to the May 5 City Council meeting for consideration.
Wilson requested that the City Attorneys Office develop policies and procedures
for the advisory committee to give members direction regarding how to operate.
The Parks Committee agreed with this. Tom Brubaker said that he will research
what other committees have done and bring back some guidelines for the Parks
Committee's review.
OTHER BUSINESS
Doolittle requested that the Parks Committee consider eliminating the curfew of
closing parks at dusk. He was particularly interested in Mill Creek Canyon
Earthworks Park. While he said he understands that this was done for safety
reasons, he did not feel the rest of the community should be deprived of access
to some parks.
The committee decided to place this issue on the next Parks Committee agenda for
discussion. Houser suggested that someone from the Police Department should be
present at that meeting.
GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
1. Continue to operate the Golf Complex under City management, however,
establish a Golf Advisory Committee with representatives from user groups,
the community at large, the Complex, the Administration, and the City
Council to provide input regarding issues related to the operation of the
Golf Complex. The Committee should report to the City Council Parks
Committee.
2. Establish the position of Golf Director to oversee all golf related
activities. Then consult with the PGA Community Relations Office to
review employment contract options for a Golf Director and finally hire an
experienced individual through an open interview process, with
recommendations from the Golf Advisory Committee.
3. Review the advantages/disadvantages of having the Golf Complex report
directly to Administration.
4. Look for ways to increase cash flow such as increasing cart utilization
and having peak and off-peak pricing policies.
5. Review cash handling procedures on a regular basis.
6. Evaluate automating the purchase of driving range balls.
7. Evaluate the snack bar operation to find ways to increase its revenues and
the services that it provides.
8. Bring in the USGA Greens Section advisory staff for regular consultations
and based upon their recommendations and those of the Superintendent,
purchase the necessary equipment to maintain and improve the condition of
the Golf Complex.
9. Prepare a plan to improve the driving range facility. The plan should
address expanding the hitting areas and establishing facilities for
conducting quality golf instruction.
10. Develop financial statements that show the profit/loss for each of the
Complex's revenue sources and review the appropriateness of current
administrative charges being made against the Golf Complex budget.
11 . Audit the Pro Shop (merchandise sales) operation to determine if at the
current inventory levels, its financial viability is worth the risk the
City has undertaken. This audit should be completed by October 1, 1992.
12. Prepare a five year operating plan which will contain long and short range
goals, revenue and expense projections, and a future needs analysis .
Parks Committee Minutes
May 7, 1992
Councilmembers Present: Jon Johnson, Chair, and Jim Bennett.
Staff Present: Ed Chow, Barney Wilson, Tony McCarthy, Tom Brubaker, Ed
Crawford, Rose Nelson, Bob Cline, Ken Chatwin, Larry Webb,
Robb Dreblow, Dave Everett, Lea Bishop, Robyn Bartelt, Lee
Anderson, Jack Ball , Karen Ford, Patrice Thorell and Pam
Rumer.
Others Present: See attached list.
CITY OF KENT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TASK FORCE - CULTURAL CENTER DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY TIMELINE
Jim Torina said he realized it was not a good time to be asking for funds but in
order to complete the project in 1997, the Task Force must continue working in
1992. He explained that there is an opportunity to receive hotel/motel tax
funds, but the City must make a commitment to receive those funds.
Torina then gave a little history of the Performing Arts Center Task Force. The
Task Force was appointed by the Mayor in 1989. Members have set goals, studied
the project, and hired a consultant in 1991 to do a feasibility study which
determined the cost of the cultural center to be $20,000,000. The Council
accepted the study in 1991 and funded $50,000 in 1992 for the architectural
planning phase. The Task Force's goal is to have the groundbreaking in 1996.
Torina said the Task Force needs the City to commit to funding its half of the
performing arts center, which is $10,000,000. He assured the committee that the
Task Force will keep the City updated as it has in the past. Torina stressed
that the Task Force feels that the cultural center is a downtown enhancement
project.
Torina then shared the Task Force's development strategy with the Parks
Committee. He discussed six goals: (1) get Council commitment for
groundbreaking in 1996; (2) hire an architect to create cultural center
schematics; (3) establish a Mayor' s Blue Ribbon Committee; (4) hire a fundraising
group; (5) raise public awareness to gain broad-based public support; and (6)
secure major corporate commitments.
Torina said it is very important to raise public awareness. He mentioned that
the Task Force will need broad base support, as $10,000,000 is a lot of money to
raise through a bond issue.
Torina emphasized it is important that the City commit first, as this is a City
project. Members of the Task Force are committed to the project for the next
five years. He said that the City must provide the motivation.
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Pat Curran shared the 1992-93 timelines , and requested that the Parks Committee
place the development strategy on the June 2, 1992 City Council agenda for
consideration. She explained that if it is approved, the Task Force will begin
to enact their 1992-93 timeline and expend the $50,000 cultural center funding
budgeted for that project in the CIP.
In response to Bill Doolittle's concern that the Task Force is requesting to
expend the $50,000 that was set aside to apply for matching funds from King
County, Thorell and Torina explained that the Task Force has redeveloped its
strategy and members feel they can accomplish their goals with the funding that
is available now. Thorell added that the King County funds are not available at
this time, and there is no guarantee that funding will be available for the
study.
Councilman Bennett moved to place the Development Strategy on the June 2, 1992
Council agenda for full Council consideration. Councilman Johnson seconded the
motion.
The motion passed by a 2-0 vote.
RESURFACING HANDBALL COURTS AT GARRISON CREEK PARK
Steve Mills and Joe Cox, users of the facility, said that 50-60 players have used
the facility for the past 17-18 years. Mr. Cox mentioned that the group has
received national exposure for many of the handball tournaments they have held
at the park for the past 15 years. He said that when funds are available, an -
additional wall would greatly enhance the facility. In the meantime, he shared
a few concerns regarding maintaining the present facility.
Mr. Cox said that the Parks Department has been good at painting the courts, but
requested some consistent surface as there are cracks in the flooring. He
mentioned that there is also a problem structurally with one of the walls. Mr.
Mills said that this is a concern of general maintenance as well as for the
safety of the users. He added that the facility is also used for tennis practice
as well as racquetball .
Jack Ball reported that he solicited contractors to look at the site and received
a quote of $25,710 plus tax for total renovation and to expand to a four court
system. Ball said that the money is not available at this time, but suggested
that there are other options for temporarily repairing the facility. He reported
that staff are looking for some type of reinforcement for the wall , but do not
feel that it is a safety issue at this point.
Bennett suggested that staff pursue the issue further to see what options are
available, and to bring costs for those options back to the Parks Committee.
Johnson suggested that perhaps since the facility is located on a water
reservoir, a possible source of funding for some of the concerns is the water
fund.
Ball said that he will meet with the handball group and come back to the Parks
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YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER
Ed Crawford explained that he is a delegate of a committee formed at the request
of Councilman Mann in the interest of developing a boys and girls club. He said
that the committee is in the talking stages. After meeting, the committee
decided that the City already has an excellent recreational program through the
Parks Department, but is lacking in the area of trying to help youths help
themselves. Crawford said that the City has an excellent senior center and
recreation center, but does not have a youth activity center. Crawford and Dave
Everett visited the Crossroads Community Center and Everett commented that
"ecstatic" was an understatement of how he felt after the tour.
Crawford said that the youth committee feels that there may be an opportunity for
a bond or a levy to develop a community center like that of Bellevue. He
explained that he was present at the Parks Committee meeting to see if there was
any enthusiasm. If so, he said the youth committee will move on the next step.
Selwyn Foster from the Bellevue Parks Department presented some information on
the Crossroads Community Center. He reported that the Center opened in 1981 and
is located on 13,000 square feet. The Center provides social and recreational
activities, has a counselor on hand for problems youths are having; a free drop-
in room where youth can stop in after school and have fun; programs for latch key
children and a dinner program which serves 90 people a night (meals are provided
and served by local churches) .
Foster stressed that the programs are affordable and are a way to welcome the
entire community; the center sees a great diversity of participants. He said
that children need structure in their lives and somewhere to go. He reported
that 80,000 participants visit the community center a year.
Crawford said that what he feels is so important about this is the volunteer
spirit. He mentioned the volunteer efforts at the Kent Corrections Facility.
Bennett said that there is definitely enthusiasm throughout the City and
commented that he would like to tour the Crossroads facility.
Johnson said there is obviously a need in the community and encouraged Chief
Crawford and the youth committee to proceed to see what can be developed.
Crawford said that he and the committee will arrange for a more formal tour for
anyone interested, work out a road map and research funding alternatives, and
come back to the Parks Committee with an update.
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PROTECT THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Gail Mayes and Phyllis Difert explained that their organization is holding a
fundraising event the week of May 29-31 which will include a carnival , live
entertainment and a dance. They wanted to use Parks Department facilities for
the event, but all are filled that weekend. Instead, the group has a commitment
from Boeing to use their facilities.
The two requested the use of Parks Department tables and chairs for the weekend.
Wilson's concern was that if the facilities are in use that weekend, then tables
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Bob Cline of the Police Department asked such questions as where the dance will
be held, if the event will impact traffic, or if the group has obtained security
for the weekend. He asked that the group contact him once things are tied down.
Larry Webb of the Fire Department also requested that the group contact him
regarding safety issues.
Wilson said that he will think the situation over to see if the Parks Department
can help. He asked that Ms. Mayes and Ms. Difert leave their phone number.
KENT SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER KITCHEN FLOOR
Lea Bishop, at the request of Councilman White, gave a brief history of the
problems with the kitchen floor. The contractor replaced the first floor in 1989
because of cracks. By December 1989, bubbles and a white residue began appearing
in the flooring. The City then hired Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. in
1990 to evaluate the problem, and the residue was determined to be mineral
deposits from the concrete. The consultant recommended removing the entire floor
down to the concrete and replacing it with a floor that breathes. In March 1991 ,
the City had a study done to determine who was at fault.
Tom Brubaker said that there is too much water under the floor and no one really
knows why. He explained that to find out why will require ripping out the entire
floor; to determine the source would be more costly than curing the problem.
Brubaker said that the consultant will take more samples to determine if the
floor is drier now, and when the City receives those findings, the consultant
will recommend a floor coating.
Bishop said that the dining room floor will have to be replaced as well . This
will require down time of at least two weeks, which will affect the food program
as well as revenue from facility rental .
Brubaker reported that the consultant is researching alternative sealants which
are less expensive than the breathing floor.
Steve Dowell asked whether the consultant considered de-watering the site.
Bishop responded that a sump pump was considered but she was not sure why that
option was not chosen.
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Brubaker said that staff will wait for the consultant's findings and then
appraise the committee at that time. Staff will also inform Councilmember White
of the status.
KENT MEMORIAL PARK HOUSE
Ball said that he was asked to seek bids for demolition of the Kent Memorial Park
house. Since that time, it has been determined that there is asbestos in the
house. Ball reported that neither of the two bids received include the cost for
hazardous material disposal .
The Parks Committee voted at its April 7 meeting to transfer the $6,830 remaining
in the Kherson budget for the demolition, but Ball pointed out that this amount
will not cover the cost of the entire demolition, as it will cost approximately
$2,256 plus tax to remove the asbestos.
In response to Bennett's questioned, Ball answered that taking the other route
and repairing the house will not interfere with the linoleum and the asbestos.
Crawford and Connie Epperly of the youth committee mentioned that this house may
be a possible location for a youth activity center. Crawford commented that all
projects must start small . They requested that the Parks Committee give them
time to discuss this with their committee.
Ball recommended that the youth committee have a structural inspection done on
the house before making a decision. He informed them that the foundation is
settling and the fireplace is being held in place by a metal strap custom made
by Park Maintenance staff.
Dowell suggested that parking must be considered if a youth activity center is
located there. He said that park participants use his parking lot now because
there isn't enough parking. He recommended selling the property.
Bennett also mentioned that the Kherson funds may not be available. He said that
Councilwoman Orr was under the impression that any funds left over in the Kherson
account would go back into the general fund.
The committee decided that there are several issues to consider before reaching
a final decision. Committee members also agreed to give the youth committee time
to discuss possible use of the Kent Memorial Park house for a youth activity
center.
ASA RIVERFRONT PROPERTY
Brubaker reported that the City is still in continuing negotiations to purchase
a narrow strip of land south of the Valley Daily News as part of the riverfront
trail project, but has not been able to close the deal . He requested
authorization to write an ordinance to condemn the property for parks and
recreation purposes, and to forward this ordinance to the full Council for
approval . This would also authorize the City Attorneys office to settle the
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purchase, as staff feels the City can go ahead and close the deal if a
condemnation ordinance is passed.
Bennett asked how this project is being funded. Staff in attendance were not
sure of the funding source.
Bennett then made a motion to allow the City to proceed with condemnation of the
property, with the provision that staff supply the Parks Committee with the
funding source prior to Council consideration.* Johnson seconded the motion.
The motion passed by a 2-0 vote.
* <25% King County Open Space Bond Issue Proceeds and 75% Department of Natural
Resources Aquatics Land Enhancement Account (ALEA)>
RIVERBEND ANNIVERSARY WEEK
Robyn Bartelt said that rather than hold a celebrity tournament this year, staff
has decided to have a week long celebration the week of June 8-12. Staff feels
that this will do more for the general public and the complex users.
Some of the activities planned for the week include: free golf clinics, coupons
for free beverages, free prizes for random golfers, an anniversary cake, and sky
divers and 1989 green fees on Friday.
Bennett commented that he liked the idea of having an anniversary week rather
than a celebrity tournament.
Wilson said that the City will gain more in goodwill than it will lose in the
$1 .50 reduction in green fees.
CURFEW IN PARKS
Doolittle requested that the Parks Committee consider eliminating the dusk curfew
in some parks, specifically Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park. He felt that the
drug problem has moved from that park.
Bob Cline of the Police Department disagreed with Doolittle. He said that the
City needs to continue with the curfew to keep such problems out of the parks.
He explained that the curfew is a tool the Police Department has to ask unsavory
persons to leave the parks and added that neither the Police Department nor the
Parks Department has staff to watch the parks all night.
Doolittle said that he understood Cline's position, and that it was only a
suggestion.
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VERTI DRAIN
Doolittle commented that the Parks Committee needs to take a stand on this issue,
as those running the golf course need to be able to back out of the contract if
the equipment is not working.
In response to Johnson's questions, Bartelt reported that staff is still waiting
for parts to come in and that staff only had use of the demonstration verti drain
from the Auburn firm through the weekend.
Brubaker said that the contract was written on an on-call basis ($200 per day on
a 10 hour per day basis) , and that it does include a seven day termination
notice. He explained that the City has to replace the broken bearings as per the
contract. The arms are not covered in the contract, but it was Brubaker's
opinion that if the machinery was operable when it was received, then the City
must return it in operable condition.
Wilson explained that the machinery has not been successful for Riverbend, and
that staff asked for a demonstration verti drain from the Auburn firm to
determine if the verti drain machine itself would meet Riverbend' s needs. If
not, staff is not interested, in leasing or buying.
Wilson also said the gentleman from Classic Golf Course admitted that the machine
had been over-taxed. Wilson said that the arm on the verti drain was sprung
before staff removed the machinery from the trailer. He felt that if Riverbend
could just pay $200 a day when using the machinery and withstand the repairs,
staff can complete the job of aerating the golf course.
Lee Anderson said he contacted Classic Golf Course and they will have a mechanic
certify that the parts are installed correctly when they come in. Anderson said
that he has also been in contact with a national representative, and the son of
the man who designed the machinery who will go through other possibilities with
staff to try to determine the problem.
Anderson added that his intentions at this point are to get the machine back to
100%, to maintain a good working relationship with Classic Golf Course, and to
get the job done.
Bennett said that he will meet with golf complex staff on Friday to get the
situation resolved. He stated that in the best interest of the golf course, he
is willing to do whatever needs to be done. Bennett added that Classic Golf
Course has no problem with the City returning the machinery, provided that broken
parts are replaced and the machinery is returned in the condition in which it was
received.
Bennett questioned whether the Parks Committee can undo something that the en ire
Council has done. It was Brubaker's opinion that authority still lies witn the
Parks Committee, as the Council basically took no actions' at its meeting.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MAY 69 1992
PRESENT: Paul Mann Ed White
Jon Johnson Mrs. Rust
Don Wickstrom Bill Doolittle
Tom Brubaker R. Wayne Thomas
Ed Chow
Water Main Relocation
Wickstrom explained that the State will be widening SR 516 between
132nd and 160th Avenue S. E. We have two transmission mains that
lie within the project limits. Originally, the State requested we
remove our transmission mains out of the area which would have been
quite costly. Through negotiations we have reached an agreement
for modifications and adjustments at a cost of approximately
$556, 000. This also includes adjustment work on our water main in
the area of their SR 515 project. There are funds available in the
unencumbered water utility fund; thus, there is no general fund
impact. Wickstrom added we are pretty much required to relocate
under terms of our franchise with the State. The Executive
Committee has concurred with the request to transfer the funds from
the unencumbered water funds. The Committee unanimously
recommended approval for the Mayor to sign the agreement and to
transfer the funds from the unencumbered funds of the water
utility.
Petition for Sewer - Derbyshire area
Paul Mann stated this was on the agenda at his request. Wickstrom
responded that staff has just received the petition. Normally,
after receiving a petition, a cost estimate would be prepared and
an informal medting held with the property owners at which they
would be advised of the costs. If there is still interest in
proceeding with the L. I.D. , we would then go before Council and ask
authorization to form the L. I.D. Wickstrom commented the area has
needed sewers for quite some time. We recently constructed a sewer
L. I.D. in a neighborhood close to this area. Paul Mann stated he
has been to the area and feels it is certainly a health hazard.
Mr. Thomas stated he had circulated the petition in the area.
While he is not a resident, he is speaking for his grandmother who
does live in the area. On that particular block, there are three
septic systems that are currently in failing situations. Most of
the residents of the area are in favor of the project. Residents
on 120th Avenue are not as supportive as they are not experiencing
any septic system difficulties due to the topography of the area.
Public Works Committee
May 6, 1992
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Wickstrom explained the reason he proposed the change to the
moratorium was so that we could address these types of situations.
Paul Mann asked if there was some way to address it as a health
problem. Wickstrom stated that if the Health Department declared
it as a health risk, we could form the L. I.D. even if there were
100% protest. The usual L. I.D. process would require a 60% protest
to defeat an L.I.D. However, in other situations the Health
Department has been very reluctant to take this step.
Wickstrom emphasized to Mr. Thomas that it will be important for
the supporters of the L. I .D. to attend the Council meetings when
the project is discussed.
Mr. Thomas commented about the water system in the area. Wickstrom
explained that if the L. I.D. goes together, the City would rebuild
the water line at the same time and share the cost of the road
restoration with the property owners.
As to timing on the project, Wickstrom stated he would have an
engineer available in a couple of weeks to begin work on the
project.
Paul Mann asked for an update on the Kent Covenant Church
application. Wickstrom explained he will have this same engineer
work on both projects simultaneously. He will prepare the
estimates and meet with the property owners to determine whether
they support the project.
Traffic Signal 72nd Avenue and S. 180th
Wickstrom explained that in 1988 we formed an L. I.D. to install a
traffic signal at 72nd Avenue and S. 180th. However, the placement
of the signal would be in the city limits of Tukwila. We have been
working with Tukwila since then in developing the necessary
interlocal agreement so that we could proceed with the project. We
now have the agreement signed by Tukwila in that they will allow us
to construct the signal in their right of way and we will turn it
over to Tukwila for operation and maintenance. Wickstrom requested
authorization for the Mayor to sign the agreement. The Committee
unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to sign.
Meeting Chancre
Tom Brubaker informed the Committee that since the regularly
scheduled time of the Public Works Committee meeting is being
changed, the Committee should pass a motion establishing that. The
Committee unanimously passed the motion establishing the meeting
time for the Public Works Committee to be the first and third
Wednesdays of each month at 5 : 30 p.m.