HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 10/18/2007City of Kent
Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting
Minutes of October 18, 2007
Council Present: Chair Debbie Ranniger, Debbie Raplee, Elizabeth Albertson for Bob O'Brien
Call to Order: Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
Item 1: Approve the Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2007.
Debbie Raplee moved to approve the minutes of September 20, 2007. Elizabeth
seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Item 2: 2008 - 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Consolidated Plan and 2008 Action Plan with Funding Allocations - Approve
On September 19, 2007, the City of Kent published a public notice letting the
community know the Draft 2008 – 2012 Consolidated Plan including the 2008 Action
Plan was available for review and comment for a period of thirty (30) days. On
October 18, 2007, the Human Services Commission held a public hearing for the
purpose of taking comments on the Consolidate Plan including the annual Action
Plan. The Commission also reviewed and approved recommendations for CDBG
funding for 2008. A description of each program is included in the Action Plan for
your review. As in past years, a major portion of the CDBG funds is recommended to
support the City's Home Repair Program. This program continues to serve many low-
income, disabled and senior homeowners in Kent by providing needed repairs. The
program also guarantees that some of Kent's low/moderate-income housing stock is
maintained and preserved. The $800,000.00 in the CDBG Consolidated Plan is an
estimate based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
2007 budget.
The amount of money Kent may receive could change depending upon the final
federal appropriations bill Congress passes in the fall. Therefore, the recommended
funding includes a contingency plan to address any potential fund changes that may
occur when Congress adopts the 2008 budget. The Consolidated Plan and Annual
Action Plan is required by HUD and identifies the strategies and goals the City will
focus on.
Elizabeth Albertson moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to execute the
appropriate certifications and agreements for the proposed 2008 – 2012 Community
Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and 2008 Action Plan with funding
allocations. Debbie Raplee seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Item 3: State of Washington DSHS Grant Agreement for Safe Havens
Services - Authorize
The State of Washington, DSHS Access and Visitation Grant of $14,520.00 to fund
Safe Havens services includes a 10% match for a total reimbursable amount of
$13,200.00. Grant funds will be used for program costs to provide services to low
income families at the Safe Havens Visitation and Exchange Center.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the DSHS
grant agreement with the State of Washington for $13,200.00 to fund Safe Havens
services and approve the expenditure of funds in the Safe Havens budget. Elizabeth
Albertson seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Item 4: Federal Department of Justice Grant Agreement for Safe Havens
Services - Authorize
In January of 2003, the City of Kent received a 3-year, $500,000.00 grant from the
Federal Department of Justice Office for Violence Against Women (OVW) to establish
a supervised visitation and safe exchange program for families impacted by domestic
violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and stalking. Subsequently, in 2004 an
additional 200,000.00 was awarded and in 2005, another $200,000.00. Recently, the
city received an additional $250,000.00 in support while staff develops sustainable
funding.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the grant
agreement with the Federal Department of Justice for $250,000.00 to fund Safe
Havens Services and approve the expenditure of funds in the Safe Havens Budget.
Elizabeth Albertson seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Item 5: 2007 Third Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds – Accept and Amend Budget
Between July and September 2007, the City of Kent received a total of $50,400.00
from three developers who voluntarily paid fees in lieu of dedicating park land to
mitigate the development of single family homes in three subdivisions:
• 272nd Neighborhood Park Budget: $10,575.00 for Forest Ridge Court LLC
• 132nd Avenue Park Budget: $18,825.00 for Jacob Homes LLC
• Turnkey Park Budget: $21,000.00 for Harbor Homes Inc.
Ordinance 2975 requires developers to dedicate park and open space land in
proximity to new construction sites or to pay “fee-in-lieu” funds. The fee is based on
assessed land values.
Elizabeth Albertson moved to recommend Council accept the $50,400.00 fee-in-lieu
funds and approve the expenditure of funds in the 272nd Neighborhood Park , 132nd
Avenue Park and Turnkey budgets. Debbie Raplee seconded and the motion passed
3-0.
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Item 6: King Conservation District (KCD) Grant Agreement for Three Friends
Fishing Hole – Accept and Amend Budget
Staff submitted a grant request to the King Conservation District for Member
Jurisdiction & WRIA Forum Reimbursable Grant funds on July 19, 2007. The grant
request was approved by the King Conservation District Board March 10, 2006. The
funds were used to plant native trees and shrubs adjacent to the three retention
ponds and perimeter of Service Club Park. This work was completed by Park staff and
volunteers during the October 2005 Make A Difference Day and April 2006 Arbor Day
volunteer events.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the King
Conservation District reimbursable grant agreement for $10,557.93 to fund the Three
Friends Fishing Hole Planting project and approve the expenditure of funds in the
Three Friends Fishing Hole budget. Elizabeth Albertson seconded and the motion
passed 3-0.
Item 7: Kiwanis Club of Meridian-Kent Donation for Service Club Ball Park –
Accept and Amend Budget
The $5,168.66 from Kiwanis Club of Meridian-Kent is final payment from the original
pledge of $35,000.00 from the three local Kiwanis Clubs to support construction of
the Service Club Ball Park. In recognition of these donations, playfields and the play
area were named for each club. The park was dedicated on November 4, 2006.
Elizabeth Albertson moved to recommend Council accept the $5,168.66 donation
from Kiwanis Club of Meridian-Kent, and approve the expenditure of funds in the
Service Club Ball Park budget. Debbie Raplee seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Item 7: Aquatic Center Update
Staff and Steering Committee members are attending neighborhood meetings, Service
Club Meetings and public meetings to gather input from residents. Information boards
are displayed around the city at numerous facilities. For convenience, an online
Comment Card is also available for residents to submit. Staff will conduct a
presentation at the City Council Workshop on November 20.
Item 8: What’s Happening in Parks
Halloween party at Kent Commons Saturday, October 27, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Third Quarter Department report is attached. It's full of impressive projects and
programs.
Aquatic Program at Lake Meridian was very successful this year, assisting 55,777
participants, as part of the 12 week program.
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Parks Fund Development Coordinator Victoria Andrews reported on numerous
volunteer projects:
National Public Lands Day(s) at Lake Fenwick on September 29: 144
volunteers participated, including REI, Home Depot, Target and Earth
Core donated in value 6,012.72 of volunteer time. Home Depot also
donated supplies totaling $15,388.
ReLeaf at Clark Lake Park on October 13: 60 volunteers signed up for
the event, including church members, Scouts, and the Key Club
Environmental Action Club from Kent Meridian High School. Efforts
concentrated on providing a natural habitat for returning Coho salmon.
Make A Difference Day is October 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will pull Scotch broom and berry bushes. 60 volunteers are
currently registered.
To register for volunteer events online, go to vandrews@ci.kent.wa.us,
or call (253) 856-5113.
The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teri Petrole
Council Committee Secretary
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