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Councilmembers: Ron HarmonDebbie RapleeDeborah Ranniger, Chair
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May 04, 2009
5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
01. Approval of Minutes Dated April 20, 2009 YES NONE 03 01
02. 2009 Digital Aerial Photography Project/
Contract with Mapcon Mapping Inc. YES Mark Howlett 05 03
03. Cascade Mobile Villa Property Acquisition
& Condemnation for the Lake Meridian Outlet YES Mike Mactutis 05 25
04. Interlocal Agreement between King County
& the City of Kent – Transfer of two
County-Owned Properties YES Mike Gillespie 05 63
05. 2009 Design & Construction Standards &
Adoption of Ordinance YES Mike Gillespie 10 77
06. Residential Traffic Calming/Erin Glade Rob Knutsen/
Development (SE 272nd Place) YES Chad Bieren 15 99
07. Contract Renewal/Plemmons Industry -
Signal & Lighting Maintenance Shop YES Larry Blanchard 10 103
08. Garbage Recycling Yard & Food Waste
Collection & Disposal Draft Request for
Proposal Process (RFP) Update NO Kelly Peterson 10 121
09. Information Only/Department of Health
Recognition “Friends of Water” NO Larry Blanchard 05 123
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 20, 2009
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Deborah Ranniger and Committee Members
Debbie Raplee and Ron Harmon were present. The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m.
ITEM 1- Approval of Minutes Dated April 06, 2009:
Committee Member Raplee moved to approve the minutes of April 06, 2009. The motion
was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 2 – Information Only/SE 256th Street Project Update:
Design Engineering Manager, Mark Howlett and Engineering Supervisor, Mark Madfai gave a quick
update on the SE 256th Street Project; about 100 people attended the third open house, several
letters from citizens have been received. Staff is working on answering all the questions, and will
report back to committee on a monthly basis.
ADDED ITEM:
Paul Morford stated that he used to own Stafford Arms Apartments (now his son does) He had just
a few comments:
1. He feels that the LID’s have gotten out of hand; especially with no protest LID’s
2. If you want a permit you must sign the no protest agreement like the 116th Ave SE/240th
Street.
3. He said that 256th Street should have been widened many years ago. He feels that
fundamentally the LID process is wrong.
4. He isn’t happy about all the Environmental regulations, feels they are out of control.
Jonell Johnson seconded Paul Morford’s frustrations.
It was noted that the Public Works Committee has looked at changing the no protest covenant and
instead institute a Transportation Impact Fee (TIF). The City is trying to get away from the No
Protest LID’s, and to institute a TIF so that each new development paid the same rate per new PM
Trip generated instead of the process we currently utilize.
Motion Required – Information Only
ITEM 3 – Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)/Contract Amendment:
Environmental Conservation Specialist Supervisor, Kelly Peterson stated that this contract
amendment will provide the City of Kent technical assistance to complete the Final Habitat
Conservation Plan (HCP) and the associated Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) required for
the issuance of an Incidental Take Permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National
Marine Fisheries Service (Services) for the Clark Springs Water Source. The contract amendment is
$49,663.80.
The HCP is an agreement between the City of Kent and the Federal Government. The benefit to the
City is the Federal Government would support the City if any lawsuits are filed regarding Rock Creek.
Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment with R2
Resource Consultants for $49,663.80 to complete the Clark Sprints Habitat Conservation
Plan and Environmental Impact Statement upon concurrence of the language therein by
the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Raplee and
passed 3-0.
ITEM 4 – Limited Street License between the City of Kent & Electric Lightwave, LLC:
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City Attorney, Susan Jensen and Deputy Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte stated that Electric
Lightwave, LLC, operated under a franchise agreement previously entered into with the City dated
December 4, 1991, per City Ordinance No. 3040. Ordinance No. 3040 expired on May 2002. Electric
Lightwave seeks to maintain its telecommunications system in the City of Kent in the form and
location shown on the exhibits to the license.
Electric Lightwave will pay a one-time amount of $7,500.00. This amount includes a $5,000
administrative fee for a five year license and captures the arrearage associated with the expiration of
Electric Lightwave’s franchise in January 2002 at the City’s previous rate of $500 per year.
Raplee moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a limited street license
from the City of Kent to Electric Lightwave, LLC., for their telecommunications facilities in
the right of way, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 5– Information Only Status Report/Residential Traffic Calming Program (RTCP):
Design Engineering Supervisor Chad Bieren and Traffic Engineering Specialist Rob Knutsen noted
that there are currently six (6) action items in progress.
1. Mill Creek Neighborhood–Construction of a traffic circle at Cedar and Jason. The neighborhood
has been working with the City through the program for about 1 ½ years. The neighborhood has
issues with speeding and cut through traffic.
2. Scenic Hill – Traffic radar speed signs will be placed in the area of Reiten and Guiberson and SE
267th and 102 Ave SE.
3. Scenic Vista 104th Ave SE & SE 264th St – The City’s first in pavement lighted crosswalk device
has been ordered and is scheduled to be in the ground in the month of June. Staff will report
back to committee with an update.
4. West Hill area residents are concerned of speeding–The coordination and deployment of the
radar trailer has been the phase 1 tool used to answer their concerns of speeds.
5. Erin Glade development (SE 272 Place and 111 Place SE) - Will come back to committee at the
next meeting with a recommendation. Currently collecting data and analyzing it. Will quantify
to how it fits in to the RTCP. Will meet with the Neighborhood before bringing to PWC.
6. Southridge Development (SE 282nd St between 114 Ave SE and 132 Ave SE) was discussed,
staff will report back at a later date to committee members.
No motion required-Information only item.
Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, May 4, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth,
Public Works Committee Secretary
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 23, 2009 Date: April 23, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009
From: Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Manager and Kurt Palowez, GIS Coordinator From: Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Manager and Kurt Palowez, GIS Coordinator
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: 2009 Digital Aerial Photography Project - Contract with Mapcon
Mapping Inc.
Subject: 2009 Digital Aerial Photography Project - Contract with Mapcon
Mapping Inc.
Motion:
Move to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Mapcon
Mapping Inc. for $114,250 for aerial photographic mapping services upon
concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
Background: Background:
Every two to three years the City of Kent hires a firm to produce aerial photography of the
City and surrounding areas. The existing photography was flown in 2006 and has become
relatively obsolete. These photographs form a vital part of the City’s Geographic
Information System (GIS) and are used in various ways by all departments in the City.
Every two to three years the City of Kent hires a firm to produce aerial photography of the
City and surrounding areas. The existing photography was flown in 2006 and has become
relatively obsolete. These photographs form a vital part of the City’s Geographic
Information System (GIS) and are used in various ways by all departments in the City.
In addition to the citywide photography, this contract also includes aerial photographs of
the City’s watershed areas and the preparation of a highly detailed digital model of the
Green River levee system for use in levee reconstruction projects.
In addition to the citywide photography, this contract also includes aerial photographs of
the City’s watershed areas and the preparation of a highly detailed digital model of the
Green River levee system for use in levee reconstruction projects.
The contract with Mapcon Mapping Inc. is to assemble the aerial photographs into one large
photo montage, remove distortion and align the photo with the City’s surveying coordinate
system.
The contract with Mapcon Mapping Inc. is to assemble the aerial photographs into one large
photo montage, remove distortion and align the photo with the City’s surveying coordinate
system.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impacts as a result of this contract. There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impacts as a result of this contract.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 23, 2009 Date: April 23, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009
From: Beth Tan, P.E., Environmental Engineer III From: Beth Tan, P.E., Environmental Engineer III
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Lake Meridian Outlet – Condemnation of Easement for Cascade Villa
Property-Condemnation of Easement for Cascade Villa Property
Subject: Lake Meridian Outlet – Condemnation of Easement for Cascade Villa
Property-Condemnation of Easement for Cascade Villa Property
Summary: Summary:
Motion:
Move to recommend approval of the attached Purchase Agreement and Condemnation
Ordinance for the Environmental Easement at the Cascade Mobile Villa Associates
Property upon concurrence of the language therein by the Public Works Director and
City Attorney.
The Condemnation Ordinance and Purchase Agreement are for an Environmental Easement
at the Cascade Mobile Villa Associates for the Lake Meridian Outlet Project. The easement is
located east of 152nd Way SE at 15232 SE 272nd Street and contains the wetland portion
of the property. The condemnation area is approximately 3.9 acres of wetland on the
western portion of the property. The City is not including any mobile home lots within the
easement area.
The Condemnation Ordinance and Purchase Agreement are for an Environmental Easement
at the Cascade Mobile Villa Associates for the Lake Meridian Outlet Project. The easement is
located east of 152nd Way SE at 15232 SE 272nd Street and contains the wetland portion
of the property. The condemnation area is approximately 3.9 acres of wetland on the
western portion of the property. The City is not including any mobile home lots within the
easement area.
The City has negotiated with the Cascade Mobile Villa Associates and has obtained
signatures on the purchase agreement from all the parties. However, there is an issue with
the title for the property that the Seller may not be able to satisfactorily resolve in time to
construct the project this year. The route of a condemnation may be the last resort for the
City to proceed. This easement will be used for wetland mitigation and the project cannot
be completed without this easement.
The City has negotiated with the Cascade Mobile Villa Associates and has obtained
signatures on the purchase agreement from all the parties. However, there is an issue with
the title for the property that the Seller may not be able to satisfactorily resolve in time to
construct the project this year. The route of a condemnation may be the last resort for the
City to proceed. This easement will be used for wetland mitigation and the project cannot
be completed without this easement.
The Lake Meridian Outlet Project will be constructed in three phases. Phase I, completed in
2007 included a new pedestrian bridge, culvert, weir, and some stream channel work east
of 152nd Ave S. Phase II, includes construction of roughly 2000 feet of new stream
channel extending east from Lake Meridian to Big Soos Creek. Once constructed, the new
channel will include fish friendly habitat features such as native plantings, wood structures,
streambed gravels and pools. Phase III, includes wetland work along 152nd Ave S. The
objective of the Lake Meridian Outlet Project is flood protection, water quality
improvements of the lake outlet, fish habitat, and wetland restoration.
The Lake Meridian Outlet Project will be constructed in three phases. Phase I, completed in
2007 included a new pedestrian bridge, culvert, weir, and some stream channel work east
of 152nd Ave S. Phase II, includes construction of roughly 2000 feet of new stream
channel extending east from Lake Meridian to Big Soos Creek. Once constructed, the new
channel will include fish friendly habitat features such as native plantings, wood structures,
streambed gravels and pools. Phase III, includes wetland work along 152nd Ave S. The
objective of the Lake Meridian Outlet Project is flood protection, water quality
improvements of the lake outlet, fish habitat, and wetland restoration.
The Lake Meridian Outlet Project is a partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers
through the Green/Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration Program.
The Lake Meridian Outlet Project is a partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers
through the Green/Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration Program.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impacts as a result of this contract. There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impacts as a result of this contract.
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1 Lake Meridian Outlet Project-
Condemnation Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, providing for the
acquisition of real property and improvements
located at 15232 SE 272nd Street in Kent,
Washington. This acquisition is necessary to
complete a wetland restoration project as a
requirement of the Lake Meridian Outlet Project.
This Ordinance provides for the condemnation,
appropriation, taking, and damaging of real
property and rights as are necessary for that
purpose and provides for the payment thereof out
of the Drainage Utility Fund. This Ordinance directs
the City Attorney to prosecute the appropriate legal
proceedings, together with the authority to enter
into settlements, stipulations, and other
agreements. All of the real property affected by
this Ordinance is located within the corporate limits
of the City of Kent in King County, Washington.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Findings. After hearing the report of City staff, and
after reviewing the planned improvements to complete the stream
enhancement with flood control and wetland mitigation requirements of the
Lake Meridian Outlet Project(the “Project”), the City Council finds and
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declares that the public convenience, use, health, safety, and necessity
demand that the City of Kent condemn, appropriate, take, and/or damage
portions of certain real properties located within the corporate limits of the
City of Kent in King County, Washington, in order to acquire the necessary
real property and/or property rights for the construction of the Project,
including all necessary appurtenances. The properties and owners of
record affected by this ordinance are described in Exhibit A, attached and
incorporated by this reference (collectively the "Property"). The purposes
for which this condemnation is authorized shall include, without limitation,
all acts necessary to complete the construction, alteration, maintenance,
reconstruction, and restoration of the Project and all necessary
appurtenances and any other municipal purpose lawfully permitted.
SECTION 2. – Condemnation Authorized. The City authorizes the
acquisition by condemnation of all or a portion of the Property and/or
rights in the Property to accomplish, without limitation; all acts necessary
to complete the construction, alteration, maintenance, reconstruction, and
restoration of the Project and all necessary appurtenances and to
accommodate other municipal purposes lawfully permitted.
SECTION 3. – Condemnation Procedure. The City shall condemn
the Property and/or rights in the Property only upon completion of all steps
and procedures required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and
regulations. The City’s possession and use of the Property and/or rights
shall commence only after a firm offer has been made and that amount has
first been paid to the owner(s) and encumbrancers or paid into the registry
of the court for the owner(s) and encumbrancers in the manner prescribed
by law. Title shall not pass to the City until the time just compensation has
been either agreed upon or has been finally adjudged by a court of
competent jurisdiction and that amount along with any interest accrued
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has been either distributed to the owner(s) and encumbrancers or paid in
full into the registry of the court.
SECTION 4. – Cost of Condemnation. The City shall pay for the
entire cost of the acquisition by condemnation provided for in this
ordinance through the City's Drainage Utility Fund or from any of the City's
general funds, if necessary, as may be permitted by law.
SECTION 5. – City Attorney Direction. The City authorizes and
directs the City Attorney to commence those proceedings provided by law
that are necessary to condemn the Property and/or interests therein. The
City Council authorizes the City Attorney to enter into settlements,
stipulations, or agreements in order to mitigate damages and/or to
minimize costs. The bases for such settlements, stipulations, or
agreements may include, but are not limited to, the amount of just
compensation to be paid, the size and dimensions of the property
condemned, the acquisition of temporary construction easements and
other limited property interests, and costs and attorneys fees.
SECTION 6. – Ratification. Any acts consistent with the authority
and prior to the effective date of this ordinance are ratified and confirmed.
SECTION 7. – Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause,
sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of this ordinance, or
the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstances
shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the
validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
SECTION 8. – Effective Date. This ordinance, being the exercise of
a power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to
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referendum, and shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its
publication as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: _______ day of May, 2009.
APPROVED: _______ day of May, 2009.
PUBLISHED: _______ day of May, 2009.
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.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 27, 2009 Date: April 27, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009
From: Mike Gillespie, Development Engineering Manager From: Mike Gillespie, Development Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Interlocal Agreement between King County and the City of Kent
relating to the transfer of two County owned parcels
Subject: Interlocal Agreement between King County and the City of Kent
relating to the transfer of two County owned parcels
Motion:
Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between
King County and the City of Kent relating to the transfer of two County
owned parcels used principally for drainage to the City of Kent.
Summary: Summary:
The City and the County entered into an Interlocal agreement relating to
improvements on Southeast 240th Street on May 5, 1996. The County acquired
properties for use as drainage facilities.
The two drainage parcels supporting the Southeast 240th roadway, identified as
King County tax parcel numbers 162205-9127;as part of the DeMarco annexation
effective June 27, 2001 and 222205-9009; as part of the Meridian Valley
annexation, effective July 1, 1997.
The County wishes to transfer the Parcels to the City so that the City can properly
maintain them as needed.
The City and the County entered into an Interlocal agreement relating to
improvements on Southeast 240th Street on May 5, 1996. The County acquired
properties for use as drainage facilities.
The two drainage parcels supporting the Southeast 240th roadway, identified as
King County tax parcel numbers 162205-9127;as part of the DeMarco annexation
effective June 27, 2001 and 222205-9009; as part of the Meridian Valley
annexation, effective July 1, 1997.
The County wishes to transfer the Parcels to the City so that the City can properly
maintain them as needed.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impact as a result of this agreement. There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impact as a result of this agreement.
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AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KING COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF KENT RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF
COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTIES
THIS IS AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT between King County, a home rule
charter county, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter
referred to as the “County,” and the City of Kent, a municipal corporation of
the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the “City.”
A. The City and the County entered into an interlocal agreement relating
to improvements on Southeast 240th Street on May 5, 1996. The
County acquired properties for use as drainage facilities. These
properties are known as King County Tax Parcels 162205-9127 and
222205-9009 (the “Parcels”). The drainage facilities sited on these
Parcels are critical to the integrity of the roadway because they
provide for necessary drainage.
B. The City annexed Parcel 162205-9127, as part of the DeMarco
annexation effective June 27, 2001. The City annexed Parcel 222205-
9009 as part of the Meridian Valley annexation, effective July 1, 1997.
C. The County wishes to transfer the Parcels to the City so that the City
can properly maintain them as needed. The Parcels are legally
described in Exhibit 1, attached and incorporated herein.
D. The City desires to accept the Parcels.
E. The Parcels are considered surplus to the needs of the County’s Road
Services Division, the custodial agency, and do not meet the County
affordable housing criteria.
F. The City requests that the County transfer the Parcels to the City for
maintenance of the properties in their natural condition as a reserve
for future use, or if necessary, for drainage-related repairs or other
purposes related to the maintenance and operation of adjacent
roadways.
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G. The County is willing to comply with the City’s request for the transfer
of the Parcels for the strict purpose of maintaining the properties in
their natural condition, facilitating any future drainage-related repairs,
or other purposes related to the maintenance and operation of
adjacent roadways.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal
Cooperation Act, and in consideration of the terms and conditions contained
herein, it is mutually agreed by the County and the City as follows:
1. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Agreement by
the parties, the County shall transfer to the City, ownership of
the Parcels by quit claim deed.
1.2 Upon the transfer of the Parcels, the parties agree that the
County shall have no further commitment or obligation to the
City related to or arising from adjacent roadways or the Parcels.
2. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 The City will maintain the Parcels in their existing condition, and
the City will use the Parcels to facilitate future drainage related
repairs, or other purposes related to maintenance and operation
of adjacent roadways.
2.2 The deed to the properties shall contain all reservations of
record known to the County, and the following specific covenant
pertaining to use:
The Grantee shall maintain the property in its existing
condition and may only use the property for drainage
purposes related to the adjacent portion of Southeast
240th Street, or other purposes related to the operation
and maintenance of said roadway and for no other
purpose without the prior written consent of the King
County Road Engineer.
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2.3 The City will reimburse the County the full market value of any
portion of the Parcels transferred pursuant to this Agreement
that is used for purposes not authorized by this Agreement.
3. DURATION
This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by both parties, and
shall continue in force and in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement, or until this Agreement is terminated in writing by mutual
consent of both parties.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
Washington State law shall govern the respective liabilities of the
parties to this Agreement for any loss due to property damage or
injury to persons arising out of activities conducted pursuant to it.
5. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
The records and documents with respect to all matters covered by this
contract shall be subjected to inspection, review or audit by the City or
the County at the requesting party’s sole expense during the term of
this Agreement and three (3) years after expiration or termination.
Such records shall be made available for inspection during regular
business hours within a reasonable time of the request.
6. WAIVER OR AMENDMENTS
Waiver of any breach of any term or condition of this Agreement shall
not be deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach. This
Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by an instrument,
in writing, signed by the parties hereto.
7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is the complete expression of the terms hereof and
any representations or understandings, whether oral or written, not
incorporated herein are excluded
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8. INVALID PROVISION
If any provision of this contract shall be held invalid, the remainder of
the agreement shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would
then continue to serve the purposes and objectives of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the
date last signed below,
KING COUNTY CITY OF KENT
________________________ _________________________
KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE CITY MAYOR
________________________ _________________________
DATE DATE
Approved as to From:
________________________ _________________________
King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney City Attorney
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Exhibit 1
Parcel # 162205-9127
Lot 4, King County Short Plat Number 386068 as recorded under Recording
Number 8806160131, said short plat being a portion of the south half of the
east half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 16,
Township 22 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in King County, Washington;
TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over Tracts
“X” and “Y” as delineated on said Short Plat, and as delineated in King
County Short Plat Number 584040R, as recorded under Recording Number
8804200941;
EXCEPT that portion of Tract “Y” lying within the main tract herein.
Parcel # 222205-9009
That portion of the North 666.44 feet of the west ½ of the northwest ¼ of
the northwest ¼
of Section 22, Township 22 North, Range 5 East, W.M., lying southerly of the
SE 240th Street right-of-way; Except the North 417.50 feet of the West
313.125 feet, and the South 248.94 feet of the West 330.30 feet thereof;
Subject to: EASEMENT AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AS
GRANTED BY INSTRUMENT: Recorded September 18, 1960 Recording No.
599747. EASEMENT AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AS GRANTED
BY INSTRUMENT: Recorded May 1, 1969 Recording No. 6504544.
AGREEMENT AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF: Recorded March
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 29, 2009 Date: April 29, 2009
To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009
From: Mike Gillespie, Development Engineering Manager From: Mike Gillespie, Development Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: 2009 Design & Construction Standards and Adopting Ordinance Subject: 2009 Design & Construction Standards and Adopting Ordinance
Motion: Move to recommend that Council adopt the amendment of KCC
6.02 to adopt the 2009 City of Kent Design & Construction Standards, repeal
KCC 7.08, regarding side sewers, adjust the threshold amount for mitigation
requirements, and incorporate regulation of grading and excavation into the
Standards.
Summary: Summary:
The Design and Construction Standards (Standards) are utilized by both City staff
and private design professionals when designing projects for construction in the City
of Kent. The Standards provide the accepted processes and methods to be used for
public and private infrastructure.
The Design and Construction Standards (Standards) are utilized by both City staff
and private design professionals when designing projects for construction in the City
of Kent. The Standards provide the accepted processes and methods to be used for
public and private infrastructure.
The Standards have not been comprehensively updated since 1993, with the
exception of minor modifications as approved by the Public Works Director. Over the
past two years, staff has worked to complete a thorough review and update of the
standards and details. Side sewers are now regulated through these Standards. The
Standards will also apply to excavation and grading which is otherwise regulated by
KCC 14.01.030.
The Standards have not been comprehensively updated since 1993, with the
exception of minor modifications as approved by the Public Works Director. Over the
past two years, staff has worked to complete a thorough review and update of the
standards and details. Side sewers are now regulated through these Standards. The
Standards will also apply to excavation and grading which is otherwise regulated by
KCC 14.01.030.
Council comments offered at the November 3, 2008, Public Works Committee
meeting have been incorporated into the Standards. Public hearing on the final draft
was duly noticed and held before the Land Use and Planning Board on February 23,
2009. The Standards were submitted to the Washington State Office of Community,
Economic and Trade Development for expedited review. No comments were
returned. At the April 6, 2009 Public Works Committee meeting, committee
members asked staff to look into Street lighting issues. Results of that discussion
are attached.
Council comments offered at the November 3, 2008, Public Works Committee
meeting have been incorporated into the Standards. Public hearing on the final draft
was duly noticed and held before the Land Use and Planning Board on February 23,
2009. The Standards were submitted to the Washington State Office of Community,
Economic and Trade Development for expedited review. No comments were
returned. At the April 6, 2009 Public Works Committee meeting, committee
members asked staff to look into Street lighting issues. Results of that discussion
are attached.
Staff seeks Committee approval of the referenced amendments and repeal. Staff seeks Committee approval of the referenced amendments and repeal.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
None None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington related to design and
construction standards for infrastructure
improvements, repealing Ordinance No. 3117;
repealing chapter 7.08 of the Kent City Code,
entitled “Side Sewer Code”; and amending chapter
6.02 of the Kent City Code entitled, “Required
public improvements.”
RECITALS
A. The City last developed and enacted construction standards
for public works related improvements on May 18, 1993. Since 1993
construction techniques have changed dramatically, necessitating revision
to the City’s construction standards. Public Works Department staff has
worked to complete a thorough review and update of the standards and
standard plans.
B. As part of the review and development process, the City held
focus group meetings with developers and other professionals on October
28 and 30 of 2008. A draft of the revised construction standards was also
sent to King County Metro Wastewater Treatment Division for approval per
the requirements of an Interlocal Agreement. On November 3, 2008 the
City received approval of the draft from King County Metro Wastewater
Treatment Division.
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C. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) responsible official
has determined that the proposed code amendments are procedural in
nature and further SEPA analysis is not required for these code
amendments.
D. On October 31, 2008, the City requested expedited review
from the state of Washington, under RCW 36.70A.106, of the City’s intent
to adopt amendments to the subdivision code. Approval for expedited
review was granted on November 3, 2008 and no comments were made
after review.
E. Public Works Committee considered these updates to the
design and construction standards on November 3, 2008, and the Land
Use and Planning Board held workshops on November 10, 2008 and
February 9, 2009. The Board then held a public hearing on February 23,
2009, and the Public Works Committee considered the issues and the
recommendation of the Board on March 16, 2009. The City Council
adopted these amendments at its meeting on ,
2009.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
Section 1. – Repealer. Ordinance 3117 of the City of Kent,
enacting new construction standards for public works related
improvements in the City of Kent, adopted on May 18, 1993, is hereby
repealed.
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Section 2. – Repealer. Chapter 7.08 of the Kent City Code, entitled
“Side Sewer Code,” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. – Adopt. The City hereby adopts the 2009 Design and
Construction Standards for infrastructure related improvements, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. – Amendment. Chapter 6.02 of the Kent City code,
entitled “Required Public Improvements,” is amended as follows:
CHAPTER 6.02
REQUIRED PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 6.02.010 Standard specifications Construction
Standards adopted. The City hereby adopts by reference Tthe latest
edition of the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal
Construction, as published by the Washington State Department of
Transportation and the American Public Works Association; and the 2009
City of Kent Design and Construction Standards (“Construction
Standards”) and all codes, standards and and provisions cited therein in
Section 1.6. is hereby adopted by reference. One (1) copy of each of
these standardsConstruction Standards is on file in the city clerk’s office.
Sec. 6.02.020 Intention. It is intended that the Construction
Standards standards adopted in KCC 6.02.010 shall become the base
specifications and standards, subject to amendment by the city on
individual projects, for the construction of and improvements to city
infrastructure city public works including: streets, alleys, other public
rights-of-way, sanitary sewer systems, water distribution systems, storm
drainage systems, and all other transportation, telecommunications and
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utility systems and associated appurtenances. facilities. It is also
intended that the Construction Standards shall govern all permits for
excavation and grading in the City and be applicable to the City’s own
projects for public works.
Sec. 6.02.030 Purpose.
A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish:
1. Authority The Intention of the city to require a building each
developers for a development permit (“Developer”) to make construct or
install reasonable public infrastructure improvements; andprimarily
through a no protest local improvement district agreement process.
2. PpProcedures that will be used to determine the nature,
extent and location extent and nature of the requiredprovide for
publicinfrastructure improvements andimprovements; and
and determine the appropriate method of satisfying these
requirementsby building permit applicants.andrequirements; and
3. cCCriteria that will be used to determine the nature, extent
and location of the required public infrastructure improvements.s.
B. The criteria established in this chapter do not satisfy or supersede
additional requirements imposedrequired by the city in Ch. 11.036 KCC-
under other Code provisions orprovisions or required in the State
Environmental Policy Act.
Sec. 6.02.040 Scope and exceptions. All development in the
City will require infrastructure improvements as conditions of permit
except when: This chapter applies to all public infrastructure
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improvements and to private development infrastructure and site
improvements constructed by an applicanteach applicant for a building
permit except the following:
1. An applicant for a permit for a building on a lot legally
subdivided under the subdivision code, Ch. 12.04 KCC after the effective
date of the ordinance from which this chapter was derived;
2A. An applicationnt for a building development The permit is to make
an additions, alterations or repairs of less than twentyfifty thousand
dollars ($250,000) in cost value to any structuresite as that term is
defined in the Standards. This threshold amount shall be automatically ,
adjusted annually by the percentage increase or decrease in the
Washington State Department of Transportation Construction Cost Index;
or
B. an application for a development The permit is to make an
additions, alterations or repairs of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more
in costvalue to any site, adjusted annually by the Washington State
Department of Transportation Construction Cost Indexsuch threshold
amount to be subject to the automatic adjustment described in the
preceding subsection, if the Developerapplicant proves to the Public Works
Ddirector or his or her designee (“director”) that the additions, alterations
or repairs will result in no improvements being made have no additional
adverse impacts toon existing the orinfrastructure; or
C.3. aAn applicationnt for aThe permitThe permit is to make wholly
interior improvements within an existing structure.
Provided, however, that if a Developerapplicant chooses to make
any infrastructure improvements for a development permit that would
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otherwise be exempt then, such improvements shall be in compliance with
the Construction Standards.the project is subject to the related terms of
this chapter.
Sec. 6.02.050 General. Based solely on the criteria of KCC
6.02.040, the The city shall require each Developerapplicant for a
buildingdevelopment permit not otherwise exempted by this chapter to
install or otherwise provide for the following publicinfrastructure
improvements within the public right-of-way: in compliance with the
according to the Design and Construction Standards:
1A. Adequate rights-of-way and paved roadwaysstreets;
2B. Street lighting systems to provide illumination of not more than two
(2) footcandles at the nearest edge of the paved roadway;
3C. Sidewalks and walkways on the frontage of the same side of the
street as the subject property;
4CD. Curbs and, gutters, sidewalks and landscaping;
5DE. Storm drainage systems;.
EF. Sanitary sewer systems;
FG. Domestic water and fire systems;
H. Traffic control systems; and
I. Conduit for fiber optic systems..
Sec. 6.02.060 Procedure.
A. Generally. After consultation with representatives of the
departments listed in subsection (B) of this section, the director of public
works dDirector or his/her designate shall tentatively determine:
1. The nature, extent and location of the infrastructure
improvements that are to be provided within the criteria set forth in
Section 6.02.70 herein.
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2.1. Whether to require the applicantdeveloper to:
a. Install necessary infrastructure improvements;
and/orSign an agreement not to protest the formation of or assessments
under a future local improvement district;
b. Ppay a fee in lieu of construction; and/or
bc. Execute Ssign and record a covenant to run with the
land agreeing not to protest the formation of a to participate in a local
improvement district to finance for any deferred publicinfrastructure
improvements required under this chapter.;; and/or and/or
d. Provide surety bond or other Plat Guarantees as
set forth in the Construction Standards to secure the later construction of
the required infrastructure improvements.
cd. sign an agreement not to protest the formation of, or
assessments under, a future local improvement district.Install necessary
public improvements; and or
e. some combination of the above requirements in this
subsection (1).
2. The nature, extent and location of the publicinfrastructure
improvements that are to be provided.
The director of public works ddirector shall discuss the tentative
determination with the Developerapplicant in relation to the criteria of KCC
6.02.040. After any resulting necessary modifications deemed appropriate
by the Ddirector, the Dddirector shall inform the Developerapplicant of the
final determination.
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B. Interdepartmental review. Before making the final determination
required by subsection (A) of this section, the director of public works
Dddirector shall consult with and may incorporate or modify the
recommendations of representatives from the following departments of
the city:
1. Police department;
2. Fire department;
3. PlanningCommunity dDevelopment department; and
4. Parks and recreation department.
The director may consult with other city departments as
appropriate., DepartmentThese representatives shall use only the criteria
of in this chapterKCC 6.02.040 to formulate their recommendations.
Sec. 6.02.070 Criteria for requiring infrastructure
improvmentsimprovements. The director of pPublic wWorks dDirector
shall use only the following criteria in making the determinations required
by KCC 6.02.060(A)(12):
1A. If the city council, through an approved plan or policy, has, by
ordinance or resolution, established the nature, extent and location of
publicinfrastructure improvements to be provided in the vicinity of the
property for which the buildingdevelopment permit is sought, the
Dddirector shall require publicinfrastructure improvements under this
chapter consistent with the nature, extent and location thereof as
established by the city council.
2B. If the city council has not established the nature, extent and
location of publicinfrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the
property for which the buildingdevelopment permit is sought:
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a1. The director of public works ddirector shall require the
appropriate publicinfrastructure improvements if the ddirector has first
explored alternatives to requiring the Developerapplicant to provide the
improvements and has found these alternatives in his opinion not
reasonably feasible, and if the dDirector additionally finds any of the
followingthat:
(1)a. Similar publicinfrastructure improvements already exist
or are scheduled in the immediate vicinity of the property for which the
buildingdevelopment permit is sought;
(2)b. The proposed use of the property for which the
buildingdevelopment permit is sought necessitates the installation of the
publicinfrastructure improvements;
(3)c. The property for which the buildingdevelopment permit
is sought is located in close proximity to an activity center, defined as a
park, school, commercial center, large employment center, large
multifamily development or any other public or private development where
people or activities are concentrated,; and that the required improvements
will enhance access to this activity center and that it is in the best
interests of the residents of the city to enhance access to this activity
center;
(4)d. Physical characteristics of the property for which a
buildingdevelopment permit is sought, including but not limited to
topography, slope, soil type, drainage pattern or vegetation, necessitate
the installation of publicinfrastructure improvements;
(5)e. ThepublicIinfrastructure improvements are necessary
to maintain water quality; or
(6)f. For any other reason, the publicinfrastructure
improvements are necessitated by a compelling in the public interest. If
the Dddirector of public works requires the provision of
publicinfrastructure improvements under this subsection, (a)(6), the
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DdirectorDirector shall make written findings and conclusions specifying
the compelling public interest that necessitates the improvements and the
manner in which these improvements will fulfill this compelling public
interest.
b2. The director of public works director shall not require any
publicinfrastructure improvement pursuant to this chapter to unless such
beimprovement is comply with the Construction Standards. in accordance
with .specifications and/or standards approved by the director and
adopted by the city council. If such specifications or standards have not
been adopted by the city council, then the specifications or standards
established in the subdivision code, Ch. 12.04 KCC shall apply, where
applicable.
Sec. 6.02.080 Criteria for dDeferral of publicinfrastructure
improvements. The ddirector of public works Ddirector may defer the
allow the Developer a to defer the construction of portions of the required
infrastructure improvements where such improvements will result in only
partial structures, where anticipated future development and/or planned
city public works projects will result in more complete and logical systems,
and where such deferral is otherwise in the public interest. Upon the
determination of the director to allow deferral, the Developer ashall secure
its contribution pursuant to KCC 6.02.060(2).installation of
publicinfrastructure improvements required by the director under this
chapter where total compliance with those requirements would not be
reasonable in the time construction takes place, or wherever such
construction, addition or alteration is located in an isolated area or where
the adjoining or abutting improvements are substandard. For those
deferred improvements, the director shall require the applicant to execute
and record a covenant document that insures the participation of the
owner of the property for which the buildingdevelopment permit is sought
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in any local improvement district formed for the construction of such
improvements.
Sec. 6.02.090 Enforcement.
A. General. No protest local improvement district agreements,
covenants required pursuant to KCC 6.02.060 or installation of
publicIinfrastructure improvements and the conditions of any deferrals
required by the Dddirector of public works under this chapter, shall be
listed as a conditions of approval and shall become part of the approved
buildingdevelopment permit.
B. Procedure. The provisions provisions required by the ddirector of
public works under subsection (A) of this section shall be enforced as
conditions part of the approved buildingdevelopment permits and
otherwise as allowed by applicable law..
Sec. 6.02.100 Appeals.
A. The determination of the ddirector regarding the nature, location
and extent of infrastructure improvements of public works shall be final,
unless an appeal by the applicantdeveloper is made to the hearing
examiner within fourteen (14) days after the director’s determination. The
appeal shall be in writing to the hearing examiner and filed with the public
works department. The hearing examiner shall act on the appeal within
sixty (60) days unless an extension thereto is agreed to, in writing, by the
applicantdeveloper. The hearing examiner should review the decision of
the public works ddirector to assure compliance with this chapter, the
general purposes of the comprehensive plan of the city as well as all
adopted ordinances, resolutions and standards.
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B.B. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) shall be paid at the time of filing
the written appeal. The appeal will not be accepted unless accompanied
by full payment.
C.C. The decision of the hearing examiner may be appealed to the city
council pursuant to the rules and procedures established for the hearing
examiner under Ch. 2.32 KCC.
D. Decisions of the Ddirector with respect to compliance with the
Construction Standards shall be final with no administrative appeal.
SECTION 5. – Savings. The existing chapter 6.02 of the Kent City
Code, which is amended by this ordinance, shall remain in full force and
effect until the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 6. – Severability. If any one or more section,
subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional
or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of , 2009.
APPROVED: day of , 2009.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2009.
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.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 27, 2009 Date: April 27, 2009
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009
From: Mike Gillespie, Development Engineering Manager From: Mike Gillespie, Development Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Follow-up from April 6, 2009 Public Works Committee
Meeting/Residential Street Light Cost Comparison
Subject: Follow-up from April 6, 2009 Public Works Committee
Meeting/Residential Street Light Cost Comparison
Motion:
No Motion Required Follow-up Information Only
Residential Street Light Cost Comparison Residential Street Light Cost Comparison
The evaluation of the cost impacts of the proposed Design and Construction
Standards for residential street light systems compares two base systems and is
summarized as “PSE/Intolight Owned” or “City Owned.” PSE/Intolight Owned refers
to systems which are presently owned, designed, installed, operated, and
maintained by Puget Sound Energy Intolight Division. City Owned refers to systems
designed by an independent professional engineer, installed by a private contractor,
and subsequently owned and maintained by the City of Kent. The City Owned
system requires additional upfront costs due to the different electrical codes that
govern the design, construction, and operation by Utility Companies verses Public
Agencies. The City design standards require additional infrastructure such as
conduit, junction boxes, pole foundations, and service cabinets.
The evaluation of the cost impacts of the proposed Design and Construction
Standards for residential street light systems compares two base systems and is
summarized as “PSE/Intolight Owned” or “City Owned.” PSE/Intolight Owned refers
to systems which are presently owned, designed, installed, operated, and
maintained by Puget Sound Energy Intolight Division. City Owned refers to systems
designed by an independent professional engineer, installed by a private contractor,
and subsequently owned and maintained by the City of Kent. The City Owned
system requires additional upfront costs due to the different electrical codes that
govern the design, construction, and operation by Utility Companies verses Public
Agencies. The City design standards require additional infrastructure such as
conduit, junction boxes, pole foundations, and service cabinets.
Assumptions: Assumptions:
For this analysis, the following assumptions were made: For this analysis, the following assumptions were made:
• The mock project is a conceptual 24-lot residential plat on a public street (see
attached map).
• The mock project is a conceptual 24-lot residential plat on a public street (see
attached map).
• The lighting system consists of seven pedestrian scale (i.e., 15’ tall) light
standards spaced at regular, 100’ intervals.
• The lighting system consists of seven pedestrian scale (i.e., 15’ tall) light
standards spaced at regular, 100’ intervals.
• The project is on level terrain with no unusual environmental features. • The project is on level terrain with no unusual environmental features.
• Power is readily available to the site. • Power is readily available to the site.
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Basis for Estimates
PSE/Intolight Owned:
According to PSE/Intolight, the typical cost for a turn-key residential street lighting
system starts at $3,120 per residential street light for a basic site as described in
the assumptions. The $3,120/unit figure includes design, equipment and installation.
PSE/Intolight continues to own the system and bill the City a monthly charge of
approximately $11.50 per street light. This fee includes energy costs, all
preventative maintenance, incidental structural repairs and damage due to accidents
or vandalism, as provided for under Schedule 53.
City Owned:
Costs for a City owned residential street lighting system with basic component parts
is estimated to be $2,625 per street light standard. A light standard includes one
concrete pole, globe style luminary, lamp and J-box, conduit and wiring plus the
system meter cabinet assembly. See below for a cost breakdown of the
components:
Using the mock project details and equipment specifications, three independent
lighting engineers provided cost estimates for private designs. The average of these
cost estimates came to $3,700 for the mock project system. An additional cost of
$1,500 was included to cover services during construction such as site review and
system revisions to accommodate field conditions.
To arrive at an installation cost, which includes labor and overhead costs, the actual
cost for a recent 14-light private installation within a 42-unit PUD project in Kent
was used. That cost adjusted for the sample 7-light system was estimated at
$8,000.
The City is proposing that all residential lighting systems installed on non-arterial
streets be designed and installed at the developer’s expense, but owned and
maintained by the City of Kent. PSE/Intolight offers a lower monthly rate to the City
for lighting system accounts where they provide energy and limited maintenance
support, known as Schedule 53C. The monthly charge is approximately $6.50 per
light fixture. The City’s monthly operating and maintenance costs in addition to the
limited operating and maintenance by PSE/Intolight are estimated at $2.50 per
street light.
Summary
The summary of the costs as described above is as follows:
Design & Installation Costs PSE Owned City Owned
Equipment (See Below) $3,120.00 $2,625.00
Total Equipment Costs (x7 standards) $21,840.00 $18,375.00
Design Costs incl. above $3,700.00
Installation Costs incl. above $8,000.00
Design Services During Construction incl. above $1,500.00
Total: $21,840.00 $31,575.00
Initial Cost Per Lot (24-lot example) $910.00 $1,315.63
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Monthly Operation & Charges
Monthly Energy & Limited O & M Charge (Per
Light) $4.50 $6.50
Monthly Operating & Maintenance $7.00 $2.50
Total Monthly Charge (x7 lights) $80.50 $63.00
Annual Total: $966.00 $756.00
Annual Cost Per Lot (24-lot example) $40.25 $31.50
City Owned Equipment Components
Cost Per Light
Standard
Concrete Pole w/o Light Assembly $765.00
Complete Light Assembly $715.00
Shipping & Handling Per Light $65.00
100W h.p.s. lamp $15.00
Photo Cell $5.00
Conduit and Wiring $250.00
Pole Foundation $300.00
Type I J-box w/ Anti-Skid Lid $225.00
100 amp Single-Circuit Meter Assembly $285.00
TOTAL $2,625.00
Price for 7-light system $18,375.00
The main difference in the two street lighting systems is the additional upfront
equipment, design and installation costs that would be borne by the developer as a
result the system being City owned. The net difference incurred by a developer for
the design, equipment and installation is estimated at $405 per lot.
There will be added operation and maintenance costs for the City of $31.50 annually
for each residential street light. However, this represents a savings of $8.75
annually per light compared to $40.25 if the system were PSE/Intolight owned
where the residents were paying the costs through the Homeowners Association.
These costs can no longer be passed on to the residents due to case law as was
discussed at the April 6th PW Committee meeting.
Recommendation
The Department of Public Works recommends that the residential street light
systems be designed and constructed as City owned systems with the operating and
maintenance costs paid by the City as required in the proposed Design and
Construction Standards.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 29, 2009 Date: April 29, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009
From: Rob Knutsen, Transportation Engineering Specialist From: Rob Knutsen, Transportation Engineering Specialist
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Residential Traffic Calming/Erin Glade Development (SE 272nd Place) Subject: Residential Traffic Calming/Erin Glade Development (SE 272nd Place)
Motion: Move to recommend that the Mayor direct Public Works staff to
continue coordinating Phase 1 of the Residential Traffic Calming Program with
the residents of the Erin Glade development, located on SE 272 Place and 111 Pl
SE and to continue monitoring traffic speeds and accidents.
Summary: Summary:
Mr. Jim Pemberton, a resident in the Erin Glade development (SE 272 Place and 111 Place
SE), approached the City in May of 2007 concerned about speeds and cut through traffic
after the installation of four (4) Speed Humps on SE 271st Street, one street north of the
Erin Glade development. In August of 2007 and 2008 volunteers from the Erin Glade
development participated in the Phase 1 Speed Watch of the Residential Traffic Calming
Program (RTCP). City staff mailed letters to the registered owners of the vehicles that the
volunteers had observed traveling 31 mph or higher during their Speed Watch. A map
showing the locations of where advisory letters were mailed is attached. City staff also
conducted week long speed and volume studies in this subdivision in October of 2007 and
2008.
Mr. Jim Pemberton, a resident in the Erin Glade development (SE 272 Place and 111 Place
SE), approached the City in May of 2007 concerned about speeds and cut through traffic
after the installation of four (4) Speed Humps on SE 271st Street, one street north of the
Erin Glade development. In August of 2007 and 2008 volunteers from the Erin Glade
development participated in the Phase 1 Speed Watch of the Residential Traffic Calming
Program (RTCP). City staff mailed letters to the registered owners of the vehicles that the
volunteers had observed traveling 31 mph or higher during their Speed Watch. A map
showing the locations of where advisory letters were mailed is attached. City staff also
conducted week long speed and volume studies in this subdivision in October of 2007 and
2008.
In January 2009 Mr. Jim Pemberton wrote to Mayor Cooke and Council asking them to
consider speed humps in the neighborhood to reduce speeds. The Residential Traffic
Calming Program includes an 85th percentile threshold for construction of physical devices
(such as a speed hump) at 85th percentile speeds 10 mph over the posted speed limit.
Traffic in the Erin Glade development (SE 272nd Place) is 5 mph over the posted speed limit
In January 2009 Mr. Jim Pemberton wrote to Mayor Cooke and Council asking them to
consider speed humps in the neighborhood to reduce speeds. The Residential Traffic
Calming Program includes an 85th percentile threshold for construction of physical devices
(such as a speed hump) at 85th percentile speeds 10 mph over the posted speed limit.
Traffic in the Erin Glade development (SE 272nd Place) is 5 mph over the posted speed limit
The number of vehicles that have been recorded as traveling more than 10 miles over the
posted speed in Erin Glade has remained at approximately 2% of the total traffic. The
threshold for physical devices is 15% or greater. We have met with the neighbors,
reviewed with them the results of two years’ worth of speed and volume studies and offered
to help them with continued and enhanced Phase 1 traffic calming techniques. And have let
them know about the City’s Neighborhood Program.
The number of vehicles that have been recorded as traveling more than 10 miles over the
posted speed in Erin Glade has remained at approximately 2% of the total traffic. The
threshold for physical devices is 15% or greater. We have met with the neighbors,
reviewed with them the results of two years’ worth of speed and volume studies and offered
to help them with continued and enhanced Phase 1 traffic calming techniques. And have let
them know about the City’s Neighborhood Program.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
No new impact No new impact
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT S DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 1, 2009 Date: April 1, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009
From: Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager From: Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Contract Renewal/Plemmons Industries – Signal Street lighting
Maintenance Staff
Subject: Contract Renewal/Plemmons Industries – Signal Street lighting
Maintenance Staff
Motion:
Move to authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Plemmons
Industries, for a period of 3 years to lease warehouse space to be used as
the Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance Facility per attached lease
agreement subject to revision as may be agreed by the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
Summary: Summary:
The Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance (TSSM) shop has been located in a
leased facility in the Plemmons Industrial Park, at 1621 South Central Avenue,
since May 22, 2006. Due to the deferred construction of the East Hill Operations
Center, there is a need to extend that lease agreement.
The Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance (TSSM) shop has been located in a
leased facility in the Plemmons Industrial Park, at 1621 South Central Avenue,
since May 22, 2006. Due to the deferred construction of the East Hill Operations
Center, there is a need to extend that lease agreement.
Staff sent this Lease Agreement with Plemmons Industries to the Public Works
Committee on April 06th, 2009. Council-member Harmon asked staff to look @ the
possibility to use City owned property along West Valley Highway for use as a
(TSSM) Facility. Staff was to prepare a report and bring the findings back to PWC as
soon as possible.
Staff sent this Lease Agreement with Plemmons Industries to the Public Works
Committee on April 06th, 2009. Council-member Harmon asked staff to look @ the
possibility to use City owned property along West Valley Highway for use as a
(TSSM) Facility. Staff was to prepare a report and bring the findings back to PWC as
soon as possible.
Staff completed its research for the Retired Emissions Testing Facility (RETF)
located at 704 Washington as shown on the attached map. This facility was
purchased by the Kent Fire Department for use as a future Fire Station. It currently
houses Police and Fire equipment.
Staff completed its research for the Retired Emissions Testing Facility (RETF)
located at 704 Washington as shown on the attached map. This facility was
purchased by the Kent Fire Department for use as a future Fire Station. It currently
houses Police and Fire equipment.
We analyzed this facility for use as a TSSM Facility and found that it could not meet
our needs for the intended use due to:
We analyzed this facility for use as a TSSM Facility and found that it could not meet
our needs for the intended use due to:
1) Current Facility that houses the TSSM Facility is 4,000 SF with adequate size
to fit even the largest street lights inside the building. The RETF is 3,300 SF
with minimal maneuvering room, and only 2,100 SF of usable warehouse
space. There is 1,280 SF of Office Space.
1) Current Facility that houses the TSSM Facility is 4,000 SF with adequate size
to fit even the largest street lights inside the building. The RETF is 3,300 SF
with minimal maneuvering room, and only 2,100 SF of usable warehouse
space. There is 1,280 SF of Office Space.
2) The RETF potential warehouse area is not heated as in the current facility. 2) The RETF potential warehouse area is not heated as in the current facility.
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3) It will cost the City over $8,000 to move to the new RETF site.
4) Renovation costs for the RETF have been estimated at +$100,000. This
renovation would be torn down whenever a new fire station is built.
5) Police and Fire would need to find another location to store their equipments.
6) Other rental spaces, of similar size, in close proximity to the existing TSSM
Facility are not as cost effective as the current TSSM Facility.
Staff estimates that the East Hill Operations Center could be ready for occupancy as
soon as 2011/2012. For this reason and those listed above Public Works-
Transportation Engineering should continue to utilize the current space for the
TSSM Facility.
The attached agreement provides a three year lease to provide an interim facility to
support the Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance activity of the Public Works
Department, Engineering Division. The leased space includes approximately 4000
square feet of office/warehouse facility, at a rental rate of $1,760/month plus
$185/month for common area maintenance.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 30, 2008 Date: April 30, 2008
To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: May 4, 2009
From: Michael Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager and Kelly
Peterson, Environmental Conservation Supervisor
From: Michael Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager and Kelly
Peterson, Environmental Conservation Supervisor
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Garbage, Recycling, Yard and Food Waste Collection and
Disposal Request for Proposals and Draft Contract
Subject: Garbage, Recycling, Yard and Food Waste Collection and
Disposal Request for Proposals and Draft Contract
Motion:
No Motion Required Information Only
Summary: Summary:
The existing Solid Waste and Recycling contracts with Allied Waste and Waste
Management expire on March 31, 2011. Staff has prepared a Request for Proposals
(RFP) that includes several alternatives and addresses environmental sustainability
goals adopted by Council.
The existing Solid Waste and Recycling contracts with Allied Waste and Waste
Management expire on March 31, 2011. Staff has prepared a Request for Proposals
(RFP) that includes several alternatives and addresses environmental sustainability
goals adopted by Council.
Background: Background:
Proponents will be required to submit proposals, in 2009 dollars, consistent with
service levels provided under the current contract for residential, multi-family and
commercial customers. The RFP also requests a number of Alternatives to provide
the City with options to reduce the waste stream and promote sustainable practices.
These Alternatives include:
Proponents will be required to submit proposals, in 2009 dollars, consistent with
service levels provided under the current contract for residential, multi-family and
commercial customers. The RFP also requests a number of Alternatives to provide
the City with options to reduce the waste stream and promote sustainable practices.
These Alternatives include:
- Weekly Recycling - Weekly Recycling
- Weekly Yard and Food Waste Collection - Weekly Yard and Food Waste Collection
- Embedded Yard and Food Waste Collection - Embedded Yard and Food Waste Collection
- Universal Single Family Garbage Collection Carts - Universal Single Family Garbage Collection Carts
- Every other week Garbage Collection - Every other week Garbage Collection
- Embedded Commercial Recycling - Embedded Commercial Recycling
- Motor Oil Collection - Motor Oil Collection
- Kitchen Oil and Grease Collection - Kitchen Oil and Grease Collection
- Neighborhood Clean-up Events (20/year) - Neighborhood Clean-up Events (20/year)
- Recycling Incentives Program - Recycling Incentives Program
The RFP also requests proponents to provide information consistent with the City
Council’s strategic goal to “Implement Conservation and Efficiency for Environmental
Sustainability.” The RFP specifically requests all sustainability goals to be
measureable. This will allow sustainability to be tracked over time.
The RFP also requests proponents to provide information consistent with the City
Council’s strategic goal to “Implement Conservation and Efficiency for Environmental
Sustainability.” The RFP specifically requests all sustainability goals to be
measureable. This will allow sustainability to be tracked over time.
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The Draft Contract includes a provision that requires the contractor to provide an
additional day of service in the event two consecutive weeks are missed on any given
route as a result of inclement weather. This additional collection day is the next
possible business day that same week.
Schedule:
Advertise RFP May 14, 2009 (target date)
Letter of Intent due June 25, 2009
Proposals Due September 3, 2009
Notification of Selected Proponent(s) November 19, 2009
Staff Recommendation to Council February 2010
Negotiate Contract March 2010 – June 2010
Execute Contract June 2010
Implementation/Transition Plan October 2010
Contract Service Begins April 1, 2011
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Item 9 – Information Only
Department of Health (DOH) Recognition
“Friends of Water”
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