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Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2008
Call to Order: Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
Council Present: Chair Debbie Ranniger, Jamie Danielson
Council Absent: Elizabeth Albertson
Item #1 Meeting Minutes dated July 17, 2008
Jamie Danielson moved to approve the minutes of July 17, 2008. Debbie Ranniger
seconded and the motion passed 2-0, with Elizabeth Albertson's concurrence.
Item #2 Lease Agreement with St. Vincent de Paul for "New
Connections" - Authorize
Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announced that
New Connections, a non profit agency serving Kent residents, has been a tenant in
the city-owned building located at 412 West Titus Street since June 2003. In
consideration of this 3-year agreement, the Lessee pays all costs associated with or
arising out of the maintenance, operation, and agreed upon tenant improvements
(Exhibit B), including new gutters, roof, interior and exterior painting, and
landscaping of the leased premise in lieu of paying rent.
Jamie Danielson moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
lease agreement with St. Vincent De Paul to rent the city-owned building located at
412 West Titus Street. Debbie Ranniger seconded and the motion passed 2-0, with
Elizabeth Albertson's concurrence.
Item #3 Agreement with Siemens Technologies, Inc. for HVAC
Modifications - Authorize
Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reported that
Siemens Building Technology, Inc. has provided APOGEE Software for the HVAC
computer system since 2002, city-wide. This is a three-year renewal agreement
that totals $42,510.00, including upgrades and applicable Washington State Sales
Tax.
Jamie Danielson moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to enter a renewal
agreement for three-years in the amount of $42,510.00 with Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc. for the HVAC software support and upgrades city-wide, subject
to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. Debbie Ranniger
seconded and the motion passed 2-0, with Elizabeth Albertson's concurrence.
Item #4 Agreement with Smith Fire for Security Systems - Authorize
Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services shared that
proposals were requested for a city-wide security system for monitoring fire and
burglar alarms, confidence testing, backflow device inspection and underground
vault inspection. Three proposals were received. Smith Fire Systems, Inc. was
chosen to contract with for three years because they met all of the necessary
proposal requirements and has supplied security systems to the city since 2004.
Jamie Danielson moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor enter into an
agreement with Smith Fire Systems, Inc. for $23,572.34 to monitor and test fire
and burglar alarm systems city-wide, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney. Debbie Ranniger seconded and the motion passed
2-0, with Elizabeth Albertson's concurrence.
Item #5 Agreement with Air Exchange, Inc. for Modifications to Exhaust
Extractions Systems - Authorize
Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reported that
The Plymovent Exhaust Extraction System from Air Exchange, Inc. is currently used
at all fire stations. The modifications and additions outlined in this agreement apply
to the existing system to create a more efficient vehicle movement in and out of
the apparatus bays, and to give staff straight line drive-through ability. These
modifications were budgeted in 2008 and begin at Stations 73 and 75, and continue
to all fire stations, as future budgets allow.
The Mayor waived the bidding requirements in support of an agreement with Air
Exchange, Inc. to complete modifications and additions to the Plymovent Exhaust
Extraction Systems based on the city's sole source qualifications. The estimated
cost of the project is $68,554.00, including installation and delivery, but excluding
applicable taxes.
Jamie Danielson moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with Air Exchange, Inc. in the amount of $68,554.00 for modifications
and additions to the Plymovent Exhaust Extraction Systems at Fire Stations 73 and
75, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. Debbie
Ranniger seconded and the motion passed 2-0, with Elizabeth Albertson's
concurrence.
Item #6 What’s Happening
• The last of twenty summer concerts conclude this week. A total of 7,700
residents attended concerts at Town Square Plaza, Kent Station and Lake
Meridian Park this summer.
• Russell Road Park and/or Service Clubs were reserved for softball
tournaments every weekend through the entire summer. A record number
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of teams played this year. Eighty softball teams have already registered
for the fall season.
• Summer camps experienced the highest number of participants this
summer. Over 5,300 attended the programs at six different sites and
4,900 kids were provided free lunches.
• The West Fenwick Park Dedication is Tuesday, August 26, at 3:00 p.m.
The park renovation was funded by a Federal Grant.
• Lake Meridian Public Meeting for Playground Equipment Selection
1,750 flyers mailed to the park's service area residents
Wednesday, August 27, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the picnic shelter
• Volunteer events:
- FedEx cleaned and laid rock at Lake Fenwick Park.
- Home Depot worked on the new boardwalk at Clark Lake Park.
- REI donated $5,000 for the split rail fence materials and plants for Van
Doren's Landing and then volunteered to complete the installation and
plantings.
- EW Hawkeye Consultants and Venture Scouts removed tons of
invasive plants.
- Kvichak Marine removed invasive plants and limbed up trees at Morrill
Meadows Park.
- REI will finish planting at Lake Fenwick on September 9.
- REI is returning to the Senior Center on September 11 to spread more
bark.
Debbie Ranniger said she is very impressed with all the businesses that
volunteer for our projects. Lori Flemm responded that many businesses even
close for the day while they volunteer.
• The Corps. of Engineers Levee Project at Riverbend Golf Complex is ahead
of schedule by two weeks. The course re-design bid opening is Friday,
August 22, and should go to Council for contract award on September 2.
Construction to begin the middle of September.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teri Petrole
Committee Council Secretary
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