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Councilmembers: Ron Harmon♦Les Thomas♦Debbie Raplee, Chair
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September 21, 2009
4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
01. Approval of Minutes Dated September 10, 2009 YES None 03 01
02. Joint Funding Agreement for the
Cooperative Data-Collection Program
with the U.S. Geological Survey YES Mike Mactutis 05 05
03. LID 355 SE 216th Street & 104th Place SE
Sanitary Sewer Charge In-Lieu of Assessment YES Tim LaPorte 10 09
04. Request from Clark Lake Homeowners Association YES Larry Blanchard 10 13
05. Request for Additional Funding Advanced
Measures – Green River Levee Protection YES Larry Blanchard 05 19
06. Supplemental Transportation Project List YES Larry Blanchard 10 21
07. Information Only/Mowing Program NO Bill Thomas 10 25
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
Thursday, September 10, 2009
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Debbie Raplee was absent. Committee
Members Ron Harmon and Les Thomas were present. The meeting was called to order at
4:00 p.m.
Harmon noted that he had Debbie Raplee’s concurrence on all items.
ITEM 1 – Approval of Minutes Dated August 17, 2009:
Committee Member Thomas moved to approve the minutes of August 17, 2009. The
motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee’s concurrence.
ITEM 2 – Contract – Landau Associates for the 72nd Avenue Extension:
Deputy Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte gave a brief overview of the project, Ken Langholz
further explained that the 72nd Avenue South Extension Project will complete the missing link
between South 196th Street and South 200th Street. The project will cross Mill Creek and is located
across the Western Processing Superfund Site. Landau Associates has 26 years of experience as a
consultant for the Western Processing Trust and was also the City’s geotechnical consultant for the
South 196th Street project which also crossed Western Processing.
Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant
Contract Agreement with Landau Associates to provide geotechnical, environmental and
natural resources services for the 72nd Avenue South Extension Project funds will be
directed towards this project, upon concurrence of the language therein by the City
Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Harmon and
passed 3-0, with Raplee’s concurrence.
ITEM 3 – Grant – King Conservation District (KCD) Downey Farmstead Restoration
Project:
Environmental Engineering Supervisor, Alex Murillo presented an informative PowerPoint
presentation. He summarized that the project site is located across the Green River from the
Riverbend Golf Course driving range and north of SR 516.
The overall project goal is to create floodplain storage and side channel refuge habitat for salmon in
the Green River. Very few areas are available along the Green River for this type of restoration
project.
The City was awarded a $100,000 grant from the King Conservation District (KCD). Grant funds will
be used for the demolition of existing structures and foundations, site clearing, and removal of
construction debris.
Harmon asked staff to get back to him as to how much the City paid the Desimones and the
trucking company that had to be relocated. Staff will get back to Harmon.
Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the King Conservation
District (KCD) WRIA 9 Forum’s Agreement for the City to receive a $100,000 grant award
from KCD or any adjustments to this amount made as a result of modifications by the KCD
WRIA 9 Forum to be used for the City of Kent’s Downey Farmstead Restoration Project
upon concurrence of the language by the Public Works Director and City Attorney. The
motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee’s concurrence.
ITEM 4 – Grant – King Conservation District (KCD) Riverview Park Restoration Project:
Environmental Engineering Supervisor, Alex Murillo showed slides of the site and gave a more in-
depth summary of the project. The site is located on City Park Department property known as
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Riverview Park which is located along the Green River just south of Willis Street and west of SR 167.
Through creation of a new off-channel habitat area, the project will provide summer rearing habitat
and high flow winter refuge for salmon along the Green River. The project provides much needed
salmon habitat and refuge in a key reach of the Green River and across the river mouth of Lower
Mill Creek-Auburn. The City was awarded a $250,000 grant from the King Conservation District
(KCD) to complete the designs of the project. The grant funds from KCD will be used as the City of
Kent’s payment to the Army Corps of Engineers to finalize designs of the Riverview Park Restoration
Project.
Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to the King Conservation
District (KCD) WRIA 9 Forum’s Agreement for the City to receive a $250,000 grant award
from KCD or any adjustments to this amount made as a result of modifications by the KCD
WRIA 9 Forum to be used for the City of Kent’s Riverview Park Restoration Project, upon
concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The
motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee’s concurrence.
ITEM 5 Payment to US Army Corps of Engineers for Final Designs for Riverview Park
Restoration Project:
Environmental Engineering Supervisor, Alex Murillo explained that the scope of the project is the
same as item 4. The Corps requires payment of $201,062 due to the Corps updated design cost
which shows a higher estimate to complete the design, however this has been compensated by the
funding received for this project.
Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to make a payment to the
Army Corps of Engineers in the amount of $201,062 to complete the final designs for the
Riverview Park Restoration Project, upon concurrence of the language therein by the City
Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Harmon
and passed 3-0, with Raplee’s concurrence.
ITEM 6 – Design Agreement (DA) for the Upper Russell Road Ecosystem Restoration
Project with the US Army Corps of Engineers:
Environmental Engineering Supervisor, Alex Murillo showed photos of the area and explained that
the Upper Russell Road Levee project also known as the Lakes Levee, is about one mile in length
and is located along the east bank of the Green River, north of James Street and ending just south
of the S 231st Street Bridge near Russell Woods Park. This is one of Public Works highest priority
projects.
Murillo further stated that the project must be underway within the next year with a finish date of
2011. The Design Agreement stipulates the 25/75 percent cost share and payment to the Corps is
required to complete the designs. The City’s share for the upper Russell Road Levee project is
$250,000. If the City chooses to not enter into a DA with the Corps and does not make payment to
fund the designs, then funding the design and construction to rebuild the Upper Russell Road Levee
will be the City’s full responsibility.
Thomas moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Design Agreement
between the City of Kent and the US Army Corps of Engineers to initiate the Upper Russell
Road Levee (Lakes Levee) Ecosystem Project and establish a budget for this project, upon
concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee’s concurrence.
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ITEM 7 – Deferred Agreements to Public Improvements:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard stated that more time is needed to work with legal to provide
a deferred agreement. No motion was made at this time.
No Motion
ITEM 8 – Residential Traffic Calming Recommendations – Erin Glade:
Design Engineering Supervisor, Chad Bieren mentioned that on Wednesday, September 16, city
staff will be hosting a meeting to review the Traffic Calming Plan for their neighborhood. The plan
includes roadway striping and new signs to address speed and traffic flow in the Meadow Ridge
neighborhood. The meeting is to take place at Meadow Ridge Elementary School off of 108th
Avenue SE.
Thresholds for installation Phase 2 traffic calming devices are not met at this time in the Erin Glade
neighborhood. Staff was asked why, are there speed humps two blocks over? Bieren stated the
decision was based on studies and the former Residential Traffic Calming program.
Harmon asked how this motion will help get traffic calming devices installed. Staff explained the
proposed modifications to the Residential Traffic Calming Program (RTCP) Ordinance will use a 7
MPH differential instead of the 10 MPH differential used today. This change qualifies more streets to
Phase 2 traffic calming devices. Council member Harmon asked that these changes and the and
the recommendations to the Erin Glade Residential Traffic Calming Program be presented to the
Public Works Committee at their regularly scheduled meeting on October 5, 2009.
John Napier, Fire Marshal Division Chief stated that the design of the devices was still being worked
on. He noted that the traffic calming devices delay emergency services and that the more devices
that are installed the more they will impact emergency response time.
Thomas moved to direct Public Works staff to develop amendments to the Residential
Traffic Calming Program adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 1804. The proposed
amendment will be drafted so as to address the placement of Phase 2 traffic calming
measures on SE 272nd Place and 111th Place SE in the Erin Glade neighborhood. The
motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0, with Raplee’s concurrence.
ITEM 9 – Update/Green River Levee Project:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard stated that City staff is working diligently on the planning of
the protective devices for the Green River Levee. He presented a brief PowerPoint presentation
which included evacuation routes, identified critical facilities, sandbagging stations, advanced
measures request, planned purchases and current plans. There will be more updates at future
meetings.
Information Only No Motion Required
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Public Works Committee Secretary
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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: September 15, 2009 Date: September 15, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: September 21, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: September 21, 2009
From: Michael Mactutis, PE Environmental Engineering Manager From: Michael Mactutis, PE Environmental Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Joint Funding Agreement for the cooperative data-collection
program with the U.S. Geological Survey
Subject: Joint Funding Agreement for the cooperative data-collection
program with the U.S. Geological Survey
Motion: Recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Joint
Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations between the City
of Kent and the U.S. Geological Survey upon concurrence of the language
therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Summary: Summary:
This is an on-going program with the City of Kent and the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS) for stream data collection. The City of Kent will contribute $48,020 to the
annual program costs of $91,360 with the USGS providing the remainder.
This is an on-going program with the City of Kent and the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS) for stream data collection. The City of Kent will contribute $48,020 to the
annual program costs of $91,360 with the USGS providing the remainder.
These gages provide valuable information on stream and weather conditions,
including water surface elevations, flow levels and amounts of precipitation. This
information is used to calibrate stream flow models and increase the accuracy of
City design of stormwater flood projection models. The gages, through their link to
internet web sites, allow staff and the public to monitor stream flow levels from
remote locations.
These gages provide valuable information on stream and weather conditions,
including water surface elevations, flow levels and amounts of precipitation. This
information is used to calibrate stream flow models and increase the accuracy of
City design of stormwater flood projection models. The gages, through their link to
internet web sites, allow staff and the public to monitor stream flow levels from
remote locations.
The stream flow measured at the gage at Rock Creek and Kent Kangley Road is
proposed to be used as a criteria to determine the City’s augmentation of flows in
Rock Creek during certain periods of the year.
The stream flow measured at the gage at Rock Creek and Kent Kangley Road is
proposed to be used as a criteria to determine the City’s augmentation of flows in
Rock Creek during certain periods of the year.
This contract will provide for operation, maintenance and data collection at five
gages. Two are located on Mill Creek, one on Springbrook Creek and two on Rock
Creek.
This contract will provide for operation, maintenance and data collection at five
gages. Two are located on Mill Creek, one on Springbrook Creek and two on Rock
Creek.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
No budget impact. No budget impact.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director 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: 9/15/09 Date: 9/15/09
To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: September 21, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: September 21, 2009
From: Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Manager From: Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: L.I.D. 355 – SE 216th Street & 104th Place SE Sanitary Sewers Subject: L.I.D. 355 – SE 216th Street & 104th Place SE Sanitary Sewers
Charge in Lieu of Assessment Charge in Lieu of Assessment
Move to authorize the Public Works Department to establish a sewer
charge in lieu of assessment for five properties along 104th Place SE.
Summary: Summary:
The Public Works Department is requesting authorization to establish a charge in
lieu of assessment for 5 properties who wish to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer
system. There are five properties with a charge of $17,414.20 each for a total
potential reimbursement of $87,071.00. These properties are shown on the
attached charge in lieu of assessment map.
The Public Works Department is requesting authorization to establish a charge in
lieu of assessment for 5 properties who wish to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer
system. There are five properties with a charge of $17,414.20 each for a total
potential reimbursement of $87,071.00. These properties are shown on the
attached charge in lieu of assessment map.
Background/History: Background/History:
In 2004, the City constructed sanitary sewer mains in the vicinity of 104th Place SE
as part of Local Improvement District 355. See the attached L.I.D. 355 vicinity
map for the project location.
In 2004, the City constructed sanitary sewer mains in the vicinity of 104th Place SE
as part of Local Improvement District 355. See the attached L.I.D. 355 vicinity
map for the project location.
Due to the layout of the area and sanitary sewer system, we were able to provide
sewer stubs to five other properties without additional mainline sewer extensions.
The L.I.D. assessment calculation included these five properties for the distribution
of the costs on the basis that they would pay a charge in lieu of assessment upon
connection to the sewer.
Due to the layout of the area and sanitary sewer system, we were able to provide
sewer stubs to five other properties without additional mainline sewer extensions.
The L.I.D. assessment calculation included these five properties for the distribution
of the costs on the basis that they would pay a charge in lieu of assessment upon
connection to the sewer.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
If these properties connect to the sanitary sewer, the City will receive
reimbursement for previous expenditures.
If these properties connect to the sanitary sewer, the City will receive
reimbursement for previous expenditures.
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PUBLIC WORKS RKS
Larry R. Blanchard, Director Larry R. Blanchard, Director
Phone: 253-856-5656 Phone: 253-856-5656
Fax: 253-856-6600 Fax: 253-856-6600
Mailing Address: 220 Fourth Avenue South Mailing Address: 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 17, 2009 Date: September 17, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Raplee and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
Public Works Committee Meeting Date: September 21st, 2009 Public Works Committee Meeting Date: September 21st, 2009
From: Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director From: Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Through: Tim LaPorte, Interim Public Works Director Through: Tim LaPorte, Interim Public Works Director
Subject: Clark Lake Estates-Request from Clark Lake Estates HomeOwners
Association
Subject: Clark Lake Estates-Request from Clark Lake Estates HomeOwners
Association
Motion: Move to accept the Improvements to Clark Lake States as Complete
and cause the transfer of said infrastructure to the City.
Summary: Summary:
Clark Lake Estates hereinafter referred to as Sub-division is a 33 lot Sub-division
constructed @ the southeast corner of 240th Street and 120th Avenue just south of Clark
Lake Park. The developer was unable to complete the improvements to this sub-division,
and the City was forced to obtain the proceeds from the bond that was used to secure the
infrastructure improvements.
Clark Lake Estates hereinafter referred to as Sub-division is a 33 lot Sub-division
constructed @ the southeast corner of 240th Street and 120th Avenue just south of Clark
Lake Park. The developer was unable to complete the improvements to this sub-division,
and the City was forced to obtain the proceeds from the bond that was used to secure the
infrastructure improvements.
Since a majority of the infrastructure improvement had been made to the Sub-division, the
City as a normal course of action estimated the amount of work that was necessary to
complete the infrastructure improvements and reduced the bond from $150,000 to
$50,000. The remaining work to be completed to the Sub-division should of have taken
only months to complete, due to the slow-down in the economy took years until the
developer was unable to complete the repairs and gave up the bond.
Since a majority of the infrastructure improvement had been made to the Sub-division, the
City as a normal course of action estimated the amount of work that was necessary to
complete the infrastructure improvements and reduced the bond from $150,000 to
$50,000. The remaining work to be completed to the Sub-division should of have taken
only months to complete, due to the slow-down in the economy took years until the
developer was unable to complete the repairs and gave up the bond.
During that time frame two (2) key conditions occurred 1) the cost of construction
skyrocketed, and 2) the infrastructure deteriorated to the point that the $50,000 bond
would not cover the cost to make all the repairs.
During that time frame two (2) key conditions occurred 1) the cost of construction
skyrocketed, and 2) the infrastructure deteriorated to the point that the $50,000 bond
would not cover the cost to make all the repairs.
The City met several times with the Clark Lake Homeowners Association, hereinafter
referred to as the HOA, and informed them that we would complete as much work as we
can with the $50,000 bond proceeds. To date the work has been constructed, however, the
HOA is not satisfied with the work and would like to see all the items completed as listed on
Exhibit “A”.
The City met several times with the Clark Lake Homeowners Association, hereinafter
referred to as the HOA, and informed them that we would complete as much work as we
can with the $50,000 bond proceeds. To date the work has been constructed, however, the
HOA is not satisfied with the work and would like to see all the items completed as listed on
Exhibit “A”.
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Bill Thomas-Street Superintendent responded to the HOA (See Exhibit “B”) by saying that
the City completed the work they could do for $50,000 and in order to complete the work
identified in Exhibit “A” would cost an additional $65,000. The Street Maintenance Fund
does not have the additional $65,000 to begin with and the Public Works Department does
not feel that the HOA’s request is warranted. The work that was completed met the
standards of the City, and much of the damage to sidewalks occurred during the
construction of the homes after the bond had been lowered.
The only option to the HOA would be to see if a Local Improvement District could be formed
to complete some of the items on Exhibit “A”, but the likelihood of formation of an LID is
marginal at best.
Recommendation:
Accept the Improvements to Clark Lake Estates as Complete and Cause the transfer of said
infrastructure to the City for ownership, operations and maintenance.
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PUBLIC WORKS RKS
Larry R. Blanchard, Director Larry R. Blanchard, Director
Phone: 253-856-5656 Phone: 253-856-5656
Fax: 253-856-6600 Fax: 253-856-6600
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 17, 2009 Date: September 17, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Raplee and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
Public Works Committee Meeting Date: September 21, 2009 Public Works Committee Meeting Date: September 21, 2009
From: Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director From: Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Through: Tim LaPorte, Interim Public Works Director Through: Tim LaPorte, Interim Public Works Director
Subject: Request for Additional Funding Advanced Measures –
Green River Levee Protection
Subject: Request for Additional Funding Advanced Measures –
Green River Levee Protection
Motion: Move to amend the August 18, 2009 authorization for the Public Works
Director or Interim Public Works Director to execute contracts for purchase of
other types of flood protection structures and all necessary equipment and
contracts to install and protect said structures from $1,500,000 to $3,000,000.
In August 2009 the City Council authorized the Public Works Director to execute contracts
up to a maximum amount of $1,500,000 for the purchase of other types of flood protection
structures and all necessary equipment and contracts to install and protect said structures.
Although the $1.5 Million amount was our best guess at that time, but after further analysis
of, design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance requirements we will spend over the
$1.5 Million amount.
In August 2009 the City Council authorized the Public Works Director to execute contracts
up to a maximum amount of $1,500,000 for the purchase of other types of flood protection
structures and all necessary equipment and contracts to install and protect said structures.
Although the $1.5 Million amount was our best guess at that time, but after further analysis
of, design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance requirements we will spend over the
$1.5 Million amount.
To continue with the progress we are making with the purchase, assembly, and installation
of over 10 miles of Super-saks (3’ wide, 3’ long, and 4’ high sandbags) and miles of water
bladders to protect critical facilities in the valley the City does not want to place the City in
position that we run out of funding for these protective installations. Bonds were sold
recently for Drainage Improvement Projects and $1.5 Million was allocated from this bond
sale.
To continue with the progress we are making with the purchase, assembly, and installation
of over 10 miles of Super-saks (3’ wide, 3’ long, and 4’ high sandbags) and miles of water
bladders to protect critical facilities in the valley the City does not want to place the City in
position that we run out of funding for these protective installations. Bonds were sold
recently for Drainage Improvement Projects and $1.5 Million was allocated from this bond
sale.
The Public Works Department recommends allocating an additional $1,500,000 for a total
of $3,000,000 for the Public Works Director or Interim Public Works Director to execute
contracts for purchase of flood protection structures, materials, equipment, and contracts
for the design, assembly, installation, protection, monitoring, maintenance, and all other
work necessary to protect said structures from damage due to flood waters.
The Public Works Department recommends allocating an additional $1,500,000 for a total
of $3,000,000 for the Public Works Director or Interim Public Works Director to execute
contracts for purchase of flood protection structures, materials, equipment, and contracts
for the design, assembly, installation, protection, monitoring, maintenance, and all other
work necessary to protect said structures from damage due to flood waters.
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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: September 18, 2009 Date: September 18, 2009
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: September 21st 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: September 21st 2009
From: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director From: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Through: Tim LaPorte, Interim Public Works Direrctor Through: Tim LaPorte, Interim Public Works Direrctor
Subject: Supplemental Transportation Project List Subject: Supplemental Transportation Project List
Motion: Move to authorize the inclusion of streets described in Exhibit
“A” as those streets eligible for a Deferred Agreement to Public
Improvements under Chapter 06.02.080 and to secure said deferred
improvements as described therein or through a No Protest Agreement to
the Formation of a Local Improvement District, upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
Summary: Summary:
A concern of the City Council over the years has been the patchwork construction of
transportation improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving, drainage, signing,
street lighting, and landscaping). This patchwork effect is due to residential-
commercial-industrial development occurring at different times requiring the
transportation improvements to be transitioned each time a new development is
approved adjacent to a street in Kent.
A concern of the City Council over the years has been the patchwork construction of
transportation improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving, drainage, signing,
street lighting, and landscaping). This patchwork effect is due to residential-
commercial-industrial development occurring at different times requiring the
transportation improvements to be transitioned each time a new development is
approved adjacent to a street in Kent.
To help reduce the impact of the proliferation of a patch-work street system by
requiring transportation improvements on each development or project adjacent to
undeveloped streets in Kent staff proposes that a supplemental list of Street Projects
be identified so that a developer can defer the improvements as described in
Chapter 06.02.080
To help reduce the impact of the proliferation of a patch-work street system by
requiring transportation improvements on each development or project adjacent to
undeveloped streets in Kent staff proposes that a supplemental list of Street Projects
be identified so that a developer can defer the improvements as described in
Chapter 06.02.080
There is an understanding that in some cases property owners may not be aware of
these conditions if they have not thoroughly reviewed the title report for the
property in question, but the City will make every effort to secure these conditions.
However, to make this process work the City must identify all streets that do not
have curb, gutter, sidewalk, and specified pavement condition or width as being
eligible for a Deferred Agreement to Public Improvements as described in Exhibit
“A”. Also, the developer shall provide a guarantee that the improvements shall be
completed as described in the attached Chapter 06.02.080.
There is an understanding that in some cases property owners may not be aware of
these conditions if they have not thoroughly reviewed the title report for the
property in question, but the City will make every effort to secure these conditions.
However, to make this process work the City must identify all streets that do not
have curb, gutter, sidewalk, and specified pavement condition or width as being
eligible for a Deferred Agreement to Public Improvements as described in Exhibit
“A”. Also, the developer shall provide a guarantee that the improvements shall be
completed as described in the attached Chapter 06.02.080.
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ITEM 7
INFORMATION ONLY
Mowing Program
Don Millett, Operations Manager
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