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Parks and Human Services Committee Minutes
February 16, 2006
Council committee members present: Chair Deborah Ranniger,
Ron Harmon, Bob O'Brien
The Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee meeting was called to order by
Chair Deborah Ranniger at 4:15 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
Ron Harmon moved to approve the Parks and Human Services Committee meeting
minutes of the January 19, 2006. Bob O'Brien seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
2. 2005 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report - Authorize
Dinah Wilson, Human Services Planner explained that the 2005 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a report to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the City’s activities and accomplishments
using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other funds. The report is
required by HUD annually and must be submitted by March 31 of each year. The report
includes information on how CDBG funds were used to further the goals and strategies
of the Consolidated Plan, as well as other activities executed by the City for the
downtown area. The downtown area is defined in the zoning map as part of the
Comprehensive Plan. The area includes Willis Street to James Street and three blocks
outside Willis Street up to Hwy. 167.
Home Repair Services are provided to qualified citizens as regulated by the Federal
Government. Income levels are scrutinized to qualify for funds and exclude the value of
the applicant's home. The city must maintain affordable housing stock. Primary services
include fixing hot water tanks, furnaces and creating ADA accessibility. The average
client is a senior and makes under $10,000 per year.
Strategy E2.B of the CAPER, "Develop incentives and supports for small businesses" was
identified as a very worthwhile program because of its significant impact on the
community. The funds assist small businesses in achieving their potential and growth.
Deborah Ranniger pointed out that this program is an investment in the economic
vitality of the city.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend that Council authorize the Mayor to submit the 2005
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development. Ron Harmon seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
3. Transfer Ownership of Artwork at Kent Meridian Pool - Approve
A work of art from the Cultural Development Authority of King County is affixed to the north
exterior wall of the Kent Meridian Pool (see attached picture). Since the County transferred
ownership of the pool in 2003, they would also like to transfer ownership of the art work.
The transfer would be at no cost to the city. The piece would become a part of the city's art
collection and staff responsible for subsequent care and maintenance. The artwork is in good
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condition and does not require special maintenance at this time. The Kent Arts Commission
reviewed the artwork and has voted to recommend approval of the transfer.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend Council accept approve transferring ownership of the art
piece at Kent Meridian Pool from the Cultural Development Authority of King County to the
City of Kent. Bob O'Brien seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
4. King County Division of Developmental Disabilities Grant - Accept and Amend
Budget
Adaptive Recreation staff received a grant for $4,000.00 from the King County
Developmental Disabilities Program. Funds will be used to assist families to pay for
W.A.L.K.A.P.A.L.A., an inclusive day camp for 6-12 year olds.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council accept the Developmental Disabilities Grant for
$4,000.00 from King County for inclusive day camp and approve the expenditure of funds in
the Day Camp Budget. Ron Harmon seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
5. Lions Club Donation for Portable Staging - Accept and Amend Budget
On October 4, 2005, Council approved the sole source purchase of staging from Marshall
Austin Productions, Inc. with acknowledgement of the Kent Lions Club $15,000.00
pledge toward the purchase of the staging was received and deposited in the Portable
Staging Budget.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend Council accept the $15,000.00 donation from the
Kent Lions Club to reimburse the purchase of portable staging and approve expenditure
of funds in the Portable Staging Budget. Bob O'Brien seconded and the motion passed
3-0.
6. Riverview Park Design Consultant Agreement - Authorize
In October 2005, the Parks Department advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for consultants to assist with design development of a 15 acre community park along
the Green River. Eleven Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) were received and reviewed
by city staff. Five consultant design teams were selected for the presentation and
evaluation process. JA Brennan Associates, PLLC was selected to work with Park staff to
prepare a master plan and the documents necessary to construct the park for the
amount of $119,324.80. The consultant budget is within the allowable limits of the
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) grant funding requirements.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant
Agreement with JA Brennan Associates, PLLC to Master Plan Riverview Park. Ron
Harmon seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
7. 2006 Grant Applications - Informational
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
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Teri Petrole
Secretary, Parks and Human Services Committee