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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3892fJill • ■. 1 CFN=377 - Comprehensive Plan Passed - 9/2/2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Capital Facilities Element Amendment CPA 2008-3 Referenced Water System Plan and Drainage Master Plan Ordinance 3891 - Water System Plan (final copy attached to ordinance) Ordinance 3890 - Drainage Master Plan The date ['Beginning July 1, 1998"] has led to confusion. This date will be deleted from cover sheets of ordinance/resolution revision pages. This cover sheet will be deleted on electronic pages only, no other deletions or changes have been made to the document— 6121/2012. ORDINANCE NO. S e 2J, AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan related to the adoption of the 2008 Water System Plan and the Drainage Master Plan. (CPA -2008-3). RECITALS A. When integrated into the City of Kent's Comprehensive Plan the City's Drainage Master Plan (DMP) serves as the City's blueprint for long- range stormwater, flood protection, and drainage planning. Similarly, the City's comprehensive Water System Plan when incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan guides long-range acquisition, storage, and delivery of potable water to meet the fire, life safety, and commercial/industrial demands of the City water customers. With the adoption of a new DMP and the 2008 Water System Plan, the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan requires corresponding amendments. B. The Growth Management Act ("GMA") requires the City to establish procedures governing amendments to the Comprehensive Plan that limit amendments to once each year unless certain circumstances exist. RCW 36.70A.130(2). The City has established a procedure for amending the Comprehensive Plan in Chapter 12.02 Kent City Code (KCC), which allows amendments in addition to the standard annual update if an emergency 1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Capital Facilities Element Amendment CPA 2008-3 exists. Resolution No. 1789 was adopted on May 20, 2008, finding that pursuing an amendment to the Capital Facilities Element related to the 2008 Water System Plan and the DMP is an issue of community -wide significance constituting an emergency under Kent City Code 12.02.010(A), and authorizing the amendment to proceed outside the annual amendment process in KCC 12.02.030. C. The DMP, 2008 Water System Plan, and corresponding amendment to the Capital Facilities Element have undergone extensive public process. These meetings provided an opportunity for information and analysis regarding the ongoing development of the DMP, the 2008 Water System Plan, and Capital Facilities Element. The DMP update process included the formation of a citizen's task force and solicitation of comments from the general public through open house meetings. The City Council's Public Works Committee has considered the DMP issues during its meetings on November 5, 2007; January 22, 2008; April 7, 2008; May 5, 2008; June 16, 2008; July 7 and 21, 2008; and August 4, 2008. The Public Works Committee also considered the Water System Plan during its meetings on June 16, 2008; July 2 and 21, 2008; and August 4, 2008. The Land Use and Planning Board analyzed and reviewed the DMP, Water System Plan, and Capital Facilities Element amendments during its workshops on June 9 and 23, 2008, and July 14, 2008. The Board also held a public hearing on July 28, 2008. On August it and 18, 2008, the Planning and Economic Development Committee and the Pubic Works Committee, respectively, considered finalized versions of these items. D. On June 5, 2008, the City provided the State of Washington with the required sixty (60) day notification under RCW 36.70A.106 of the City's proposed adoption of the DMP, the 2008 Water System Plan, and corresponding amendments to the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan. 2 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Capital Facilities Element Amendment CPA 2008-3 E. On July 21, 2008, the City's SEPA responsible official adopted existing environmental documents consisting of the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Draft and Final (ENV -93-51) and a SEPA Addendum, dated July 21, 2008 (ENV -2008-24/25). The SEPA Addendum explained that the proposed DMP, Water System Plan and Capital Facilities Element amendments would not create unavoidable impacts beyond those previously identified in the EIS. F. On September 2, 2008, the City Council approved an amendment to the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan. This amendment was made in accord with Kent City Code 12.02.050. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE SECTION 1. - Incorporatron of Recutais. The preceding recitals are incorporated herein. SECTION 2. - Amendment. The Capital Facilities Element of the City of Kent's Comprehensive Plan is amended as attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," the 2008 Water System Plan adopted on September 2, 2008 is incorporated by reference into the Kent Comprehensive Plan, and the Drainage Master Plan also adopted on September 2, 2008 is incorporated by reference into the Kent Comprehensive Plan. SECTION 3. - Severability. If any one or more sections, sub- sections, 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. 3 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Capital Facilities Element Amendment CPA 2008-3 SECTION 4. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the date of passage as provided by law. ATTEST: BRENDA JACOBER, gIYY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: r.e-2ub �. T M BRU AKER, CITY ATTORNEY PASSED: a day of September, 2008. APPROVED: day of September, 2008. PUBLISHED: day of September, 2008. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. 3 passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated. P \dull\ONlnanc.\UpitalFacNlkfe F emenMmnej (Wat r&QmMUe)-30th Eac BRENDA JAC R, CITY CLERK 4 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Capital Facilities Element Amendment CPA 2008-3 CHAPTER EIGHT CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT INTRODUCTION The Capital Facilities Element is a required element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) This element contains goals and policies related to the provision and maintenance of public services and capital facilities required to adequately support anticipated growth during the next twenty (20) years The goals and policies of this element are consistent with the Land Use, Transportation, and Park & Open Space Elements Further, the Capital Facilities Element, in its incorporation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) by reference and partial publication addresses the development activities undertaken by the City to accommodate the demand for public services The CIP is updated annually to coincide with the Council budgeting process The CIP lists adopted and funded capital and operating projects with costs and revenues identified over a six (6) year period. While the Capital Facilities Element includes summary information, inventories and levels - of -service pertaining to parks, open space, and transportation facilities, more comprehensive consideration of these policy areas are provided in the Park & Open Space and Transportation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan Other City -provided services and facilities are considered more fully within tlus element Some of these services and facilities are internal to the effective functioning of Kent City government, but most services and facilities considered in this element serve the public directly. The Capital Facilities Element contains goals and policies to guide the provision and maintenance of public services and capital facilities with performance measures for assessing the adequacy of public services and capital facilities to meet population and employment growth The Capital Facilities Element considers over the next twenty (20) years the performance of public services and related capital needs in maintaining or elevating the provision of public services according to adopted level -of -service (LOS) standards. Requirements of the Growth Management Act The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires the Comprehensive Plan to identify existing and future public facilities needed to be consistent with the Land Use Element Updates of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which contains a list of adopted capital projects including costs and projected revenues, are incorporated into the Capital Facilities Element through the annual budgeting process by City Council ordinance The GMA requires that services and facilities provided to residents and businesses by adjacent jurisdictions and public agencies must also be considered. Several providers of public services and facilities serve Kent, and the operating plans of these agencies are referenced in the Comprehensive Plan. 1 Concurrency and Levels -of -Service One of the goals of the GMA is to have public services and capital facilities provided concurrent with or prior to development. This concept is known as "concurrency," also called "adequate public facilities" In the City of Kent, concurrency requires 1) services and facilities which serve the development to be in place at the time of development (or for some types of facilities, a financial commitment to be made to provide for services and facilities within a specified period of time) and, 2) services and facilities which serve the development to have sufficient capacity to serve the development without decreasing level - of -service (LOS) below minimum standards adopted in the Capital Facilities Element In order to make use of the LOS method, the City selects the way in which it will measure performance of each service or amount of each type of facility (i.e., response time, acres, gallons, etc) It also identifies the current and proposed LOS standard for each measurement The standards adopted should be considered to reflect the quality of life against which performance of services or provision of facilities are measured for concurrency. The GMA specifically requires concurrency for transportation facilities. The GMA, through the Countywide Planning Policies (specifically LU -29) requires all other public services and facilities to be "adequate" (see RCW 19 27 097, 36.70A 020, 36 70A 030, and 58 17 110). Concurrency management will ensure that sufficient public service and facility capacity is available for each proposed development. Capital Facilities Planning and Finance The GMA requires cities and counties to approve and maintain a six (6) year capital facilities plan which includes requirements for specific types of capital facilities, measurable level -of -service (LOS) standards, financial feasibility, and assurance that adequate facilities will be provided as population and employment growth occurs The Annual Budget Document and six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) fulfill the GMA requirement for facilities planning, but, in addition, these documents serve as a foundation for City fiscal management and eligibility for grants and loans These documents and the Capital Facilities Element provides coordination among the City's many plans for capital improvements, including other elements of the Comprehensive Plan, operating plans of departmental service providers, and facilities plans of the State, the region, and adjacent local jurisdictions. The CIP identifies the location and cost of needed facilities, and the sources of revenue that will be used to fund the facilities The CIP, which is a component of this Element, is approved through the annual budgeting process Subsequently adopted amendments to the CIP and the Annual Budget Documents are hereby incorporated by reference into this Element The Capital Facilities Element contains or refers to LOS standards for each public service and facility type, and requires that new development be served by adequate services and facilities Operating plans of the City and other public services and facilities providers also contain information associated with levels -of -service The Annual Budget Document and Six -Year CIP contain broad goals and specific financial policies that guide and implement the provision of adequate public services and facilities. The CEP must be financially feasible; in other words, dependable revenue sources must equal or exceed anticipated costs. If the costs exceed the revenue, the City must reduce its E, levels -of -service, reduce costs, or modify the Land Use Element to bring development into balance with available or affordable facilities The GMA mandates forecasts of future needs for capital facilities and the use of standards for levels of service of facility capacity as the basis for public facilities contained in the CIP [see RCW 36 70A 020 (12)] As a result, requested public services and facilities detailed in the CIP must be based on quantifiable, objective measures of service or facility capacity, such as traffic -volume capacity per mile of road and acres of park land per capita, or average emergency response times. BACKGROUND POPULATION AND SERVICE AREAS The City of Kent population has grown through annexations, in -migration and births to 84,275 as of 2002 Kent's Planning Area, which includes the Potential Annexation Area (PAA), has a 2000 population of 103,521 Based on estimates from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), the projected population for the Kent Planning Area in 2020 is anticipated to number approximately 124,903 Some service agencies of the City and other public service providers have different geographic boundaries and may therefore assume different service population figures. Operating plans of these service providers should be referenced for more accurate population and service area information. Maps provided in this Element indicate service areas for agencies servicmg homes and businesses within Kent, its PAA, and adjacent areas. Setting the Standards for Levels -of -Service Because the projected demand for public services and capital facilities will be largely influenced by the appropriate level -of -service (LOS) measure adopted in the Capital Facilities Element, the key to adequate and timely provision of public services and capital facilities is the establishment of measurable and achievable LOS standards. LOS standards are measures of the quality of life of the community The standards should be based on the Community's vision of its future and its values The final legal authority to establish LOS standards rests with the City Council, because the City Council enacts the LOS standards that reflect the Community's vision Selection of a specific LOS to be the "adopted standard" during the original Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element drafting was accomplished by a 12 -step process. The process could be described in brief as an assessment of inventoried City facilities and population, along with the costs of funded capital projects, including "non -capacity" projects that were under consideration at that time The LOS standards were reflective of strategic capital facilities programming in the early 1990s While capital improvement programs and capital facilities plans will continue to reflect strategic needs for capital projects during six (6) year cycles, many of the present levels -of -service reflect robust performance measures. Such performance measures are oriented toward assessing the quality of public services, and proposed capital projects would be expected to maintain or improve the level -of -service. Every year, as required by the Growth Management Act, department service providers reassess land use issues, inventories of public services and facilities, level -of -service standards, and projected revenues to determine what changes, if any are needed The capital facility operating plans of the City of Kent, and other providers of services and facilities to 3 Kent homes and businesses, contain technical information used in such reassessments, and are incorporated into the Capital Facilities Element by reference. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES, INVENTORIES AND LEVELS -OF - SERVICE BY SERVICE TYPE Measuring performance of and citizen satisfaction with City services has provided important indicators of achievements and needs for public services, and by extension, capital facilities. Budget requests for service programs and facilities are responsive to performance measures, which are impacted by growth As will be frequently noted, many of the previously used measures for establishing level -of -service standards were more reflective of existing capital facilities inventories than of the performance of public services and provision of facilities that continue to directly contribute to the quality of life in Kent. Services or facilities operating below the established minimums for levels -of -service could be an indication that a need may exist for service improvements, programmatic changes, new or improved facilities, or a re-evaluation of the level -of -service standards The current LOS for each service or facility may be found in the operating documents referenced in tlus Element, and in the City of Kent Performance Measurement Report Police and Corrections The City of Kent Police Department provides a variety of patrol, investigative and community education services to Kent and neighboring jurisdictions as appropriate. The Police Department also provides correctional services, programs and facilities for the detention and rehabilitation of criminal offenders. The City of Kent Police Department has been periodically re -accredited by the nationally -recognized Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (GALEA), for the quality of its performance on several objectives relating to field and administrative police work, and community involvement. This accreditation enables the Police Department to access grant funding, additional risk management training, and decreased operating insurance costs The Corrections Division is pursuing a separate accreditation from the American Corrections Association that would entitle access to grant funding. Police Services and Facilities Inventory The Police Department serves Kent residents and businesses through its Patrol, Investigations, and Administrative Support Divisions The Police Department contracts 911 emergency response through Valley Commumcathons The Police Headquarters building is located on the City Hall campus at 232 Fourth Avenue S. The City of Kent Corrections Facility is located at 1201 South Central. The Police/Fire Training Center is located on the East Hill at 24611 116`x' Avenue SE Police facilities are listed in the Table 8 1 4 Table 8.1 Police Facilities Facility Name Location Capacity Evidence Area - City Hall 220 Fourth Avenue S 1,250 s.f. Midway Substation 25440 Pacific Highway S 750 s. f. North Hill Substation 20676 - 72 Avenue S 132 s f Police East Hill Substation 24611-116 tAvenue SE 880 s. f. Police Headquarters 232 Fourth Avenue S 18,000 s.f. Police/Fire Training Center 24611 - 116th Avenue SE 8,000 s.f. Firing Range 24611 - 116th Avenue SE 3,670 s. f. West Hill Substation 26512 Military Road S 910 s. f. Springwood Substation 27405-1291h Place SE, #23 850 s. f. *Panther Lake Substation 21006-132 nAvenue SE 3,850 s.f. * Potential conversion of Fire Department Logistics Building. Correctional Services and Facilities Inventory The City of Kent Correctional Facility (CKCF) capacity is one hundred -thirty (130) beds. The correctional facility has an intergovernmental contract with the Federal Marshal's Office Due to the opening of the Federal Correctional Facility in SeaTac, federal prisoners are housed at the CKCF infrequently. The average length of stays at the CKCF increased from 14 days in 2001 to 15 days in 2002 The Kent Police Department has focused efforts to address the increasing demands for jail capacity The CKCF Programs Division added day reporting and work crew programs in 2002 to the existing electronic home detention, work release and work time credit programs The CKCF is undertaking the challenge of becoming a fully -accredited correctional facility through the American Corrections Association, with an audit planned for the third quarter of 2003. Accreditation for the CKCF would provide increased access to grant funding and reduced liability insurance costs Correctional facilities are listed in Table 8 2 and their locations are illustrated in Figure 8 1 Performance measures for Police LOS standards are found in Table 8 3 61 Table 8.2 Correctional Facilities Facility Name Location Capacity Correctional Facility 1230 South Central Avenue 130 beds Corrections Annex 8309 South 259" Street 3,093 s f Kent Mumcipal/Aukeen District Court 1210 South Central Avenue 4,600 s.f. Table 8.3 Police LOS Standards As of 2002, the Kent Police Department is satisfactorily meeting both of the LOS standards FIRE & LIFE SAFETY SERVICES The City of Kent Fire Department is responsible for delivering fire protection and emergency medical services to the City, and to the geographic area within King County Fire District #37 that includes the City of Covington. Fire Suppression & Emergency Medical Response units provide the most directly recognizable services to homes and businesses in Kent and other service area jurisdictions. Other fire districts adjacent to Kent may provide response assistance as requested The Emergency Management Office and Fire Prevention Office carry out several objectives, including assessment and reduction of potential fire and life hazard risks through educational outreach programs and development plan inspections throughout the City. The Kent Fire Department is participating in an accreditation program offered jointly by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and the International Cities/Counties Management Association (ICMA) Fire & Life Safety Services and Facilities Inventory The City owns six (6) fire stations: Station 71 (in the southern portion of Downtown Kent); Station 72 (Lake Meridian area), Station 73 (West Hill), Station 74 (East Hill), Station 75 (east, near Covington), and Station 76 (north, in the industrial area). A seventh station is located in Fire District #37 and is owned by the Fire District Each station is equipped with at least one fire engine that carries emergency medical supplies and equipment Each station is staffed with a minimum of three (3) personnel 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Each N. Performance Measure LOS Standard Responsive Police Service Average response times to 6 minutes or less to scene from Top PriorityCalls receipt of emergency call Community Sense of Annual Citizen Satisfaction 85% of respondents indicate Safety Survey respondents' feeling "somewhat safe" to erceived level of safety "very safe" in Kent As of 2002, the Kent Police Department is satisfactorily meeting both of the LOS standards FIRE & LIFE SAFETY SERVICES The City of Kent Fire Department is responsible for delivering fire protection and emergency medical services to the City, and to the geographic area within King County Fire District #37 that includes the City of Covington. Fire Suppression & Emergency Medical Response units provide the most directly recognizable services to homes and businesses in Kent and other service area jurisdictions. Other fire districts adjacent to Kent may provide response assistance as requested The Emergency Management Office and Fire Prevention Office carry out several objectives, including assessment and reduction of potential fire and life hazard risks through educational outreach programs and development plan inspections throughout the City. The Kent Fire Department is participating in an accreditation program offered jointly by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and the International Cities/Counties Management Association (ICMA) Fire & Life Safety Services and Facilities Inventory The City owns six (6) fire stations: Station 71 (in the southern portion of Downtown Kent); Station 72 (Lake Meridian area), Station 73 (West Hill), Station 74 (East Hill), Station 75 (east, near Covington), and Station 76 (north, in the industrial area). A seventh station is located in Fire District #37 and is owned by the Fire District Each station is equipped with at least one fire engine that carries emergency medical supplies and equipment Each station is staffed with a minimum of three (3) personnel 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Each N. station has future capacity for additional staffing. The Fire Department Logistics Building is presently used for egiupment storage, and might be converted in the future for use as a Police Department Substation serving the Panther Lake Potential Annexation Area. Table 8 4 lists each station, location, number and type of units in service, total station capacity, and nummum staffing. Table 8.4 Fire & Life Safety Facilities Facility Location Units Capacity Minimum Name in Service Staffing Station 71 504 West Crow Street Engine 71 and 3 Bays 5 — (3) Engine Aid 71 (2) Aid Station 72 25620 -140th Avenue SE Engine 72 3 Bays 3 — Engine Station 73 26512 Military Road S Engine 73 3 Bays 3 — Engine Station 74 24611 -116th Avenue SE Ladder 74; 3 Bays 6 — (3) Ladder Aid 74; and (2) Aid Battalion Chief (1) Battalion Chief Station 75 15635 SE 272nd Street Engine 75 3 Bays 3 — Engine Station 76 20676-72 d Avenue S Engine 76 3 Bays 3 — Engine Station 77 20717-132 nd Avenue SE Engine 77 3 Bays 3 — Engine **Fire 21006-132 nd Avenue SE None 2 Bays None Department Logistics Building *Ladder Truck ** Existing use with potential conversion to Police substation serving Panther Lake Potential Annexation Area. All of the stations listed above with the exception of the Fire Department Logistics Building have capacity for one (1) or more additional staffed unit(s). Performance measures for fire and life safety LOS standards are found in Table 8.5. 7 Table 8.5 Fire & Life Safety LOS Standards As of 2002, preliminary collection of data for response times indicates that the Fire Department LOS is not meeting the standard It should be noted again that the Kent Fire Department, serves Fire District 37, wluch includes unincorporated King County, Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond The Kent Fire Department is refining its data collection and analysis support functions in order to identify areas in need of capital and operating improvements Such improvements would be pursued to reduce average response times. Police/Fire Training Center The Police/Fire Training Center is located on East Hill at 24611 116th Avenue Southeast at Station 74 The Center, housed in an 8,000 square foot building, provides audio and visual equipment and other facilities for in-service training for City of Kent police officers and fire fighters. Instruction is conducted by Kent Police and Fire Department personnel, and by nationally known instructors from organizations such as the International Association of Police Chiefs and the State Fire Service In addition to providing a facility for training City of Kent personnel, the training center also accommodates a satellite training program sponsored by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - GENERAL GOVERNMENT The City of Kent Operations Department manages several facilities and buildings necessary to the administrative and maintenance functions of the City These include City Hall and the City Council Chambers, and the Centennial Center, all located in the heart of Downtown Kent. Table 8 6 below lists the name, location and capacity of each facility. 9 Performance Measure LOS Standard Structural Fires Average response times 13 to 15 firefighters on scene within 10 minutes from origin of emergency call for 90% of events. Advanced Life Support (life Average response tunes 5 to 6 first responders to threatening) Incidents scene within 4 minutes from origin of emergency call for 90% of events As of 2002, preliminary collection of data for response times indicates that the Fire Department LOS is not meeting the standard It should be noted again that the Kent Fire Department, serves Fire District 37, wluch includes unincorporated King County, Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond The Kent Fire Department is refining its data collection and analysis support functions in order to identify areas in need of capital and operating improvements Such improvements would be pursued to reduce average response times. Police/Fire Training Center The Police/Fire Training Center is located on East Hill at 24611 116th Avenue Southeast at Station 74 The Center, housed in an 8,000 square foot building, provides audio and visual equipment and other facilities for in-service training for City of Kent police officers and fire fighters. Instruction is conducted by Kent Police and Fire Department personnel, and by nationally known instructors from organizations such as the International Association of Police Chiefs and the State Fire Service In addition to providing a facility for training City of Kent personnel, the training center also accommodates a satellite training program sponsored by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - GENERAL GOVERNMENT The City of Kent Operations Department manages several facilities and buildings necessary to the administrative and maintenance functions of the City These include City Hall and the City Council Chambers, and the Centennial Center, all located in the heart of Downtown Kent. Table 8 6 below lists the name, location and capacity of each facility. 9 Table 8.6 City Administration Offices ----------------------- -------------- NAME LOCATION CAPACITY City Hall 220 - 4th Avenue South 35,230 s f. i i City Hall Annex 302 West Gowe Street 4,045 s.f. i i Centennial Center 400 West Gowe Street 70,670 s.f. ------ ------------- --------- -------------------- PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES The City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department manages parks and open space resources, as well as the Senior Activity Center, Kent Commons, Kent Resource Center, and Riverbend Golf Complex, provides a wide range of recreational programs throughout the facilities; and administers funding in support of a variety of community service activities Details for community service activities can be found in the Human Services Element, the Housing Element, and the 2003-2007 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The 2000 Interim Comprehensive Parks, Recreation & Community Services Plan and the Park & Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan provides greater detail about facilities and LOS standards. Parks and Recreation Facilities The City of Kent owns and manages 95.7 acres of neighborhood park land and 1,247.3 acres of community park land within the current City limits King County owns 0 5 acres located in Kent. Within Kent's Potential Annexation Area (PAA), King County owns 734 acres of park land The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department manages a wide variety of facilities located on park land, including the Senior Center, Kent Commons, Special Populations Resource Center, play fields, and trails The Park & Open Space Element contains a current inventory of lands leased and owned by the City Figure 10 1 and 10 2 of the Park & Open Space Element illustrate locations of parks and recreation facilities Parks and Recreation Level -of -Service Standards The City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department generally pursues land acquisitions to meet anticipated demand for open space based upon estimated population growth As suitable land becomes available for development, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department considers purchases in balance with the anticipated population growth for the entire City More detailed levels -of -service for Parks and Recreation services and facilities are provided in the Park & Open Space Element and the Interim 2000 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation & Community Services Plan. L•] PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES The City of Kent is one among several providers of public utility services, for water distribution and storage, sewerage, and storm -water management. Other public providers adjacent to City of Kent utilities franchise areas coordinate with the City of Kent Public Works Department through interlocal service agreements. Privately -provided services such as energy distribution and storage, cable television, and telephone services are discussed in the Utilities Element. Sanitary Sewer Facilities The service area of the City of Kent Sewer Utility encompasses twenty-three (23) square miles and includes most of the incorporated City, as well as adjacent francluse areas within unincorporated King County Since the existing collection system already serves most of the City's service area, expansion of this system will occur almost entirely by infill development, which will be accomplished primarily through developer extensions and local improvement districts In general, the existing sewer system is sized based on existing standards which will carry peak flows generated by the service area for ultimate development However, the City of Kent Comprehensive Sewerage Plan has identified various undersized lines, as well as others that require rehabilitation. King County -METRO has assumed the responsibility for interception, treatment, and disposal of wastewater from the City of Kent and communities throughout south, east and north King County at the South Treatment Plant located in Renton Therefore, the City does not incur any direct capacity -related capital facilities requirements or costs for sanitary sewer treatment METRO pump stations in Pacific, Black Diamond, and three (3) in the vicinity of the South Treatment Plant (Interurban and New Interurban) serve South King County King County will provide additional wastewater capacity to serve a growing population in the Puget Sound area by constructing a new North Treatment Plant in the north service area (to be located in the vicinity of the boundary of King and Snohomish counties) and by expanding the South Treatment Plant to handle additional flow from south and east King County. The North Treatment Plant is anticipated to provide a capacity of thirty-six (36) million gallons per day (mgd) when operational in 2010, and the expansion of the South Treatment Plant in the year 2029 will increase system capacity from one hundred fifteen (115) mgd to one hundred thirty-five (135) mgd Two conveyance improvements serving the South Treatment Plant are scheduled for completion both in the near-term and long- term The improvements of Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the Parallel Auburn Interceptor are anticipated to be completed by 2004, and the planned three (3) to five (5) mgd expansion of effluent storage capacity is projected to be completed by 2029 . Adjacent sewer utilities providing service to Kent homes and businesses include Soos Creek Water & Sewer, the City of Auburn, Lakehaven Utility District, Midway Sewer District, the City of Tukwila and the City of Renton Service connections exist between the City of Kent and these service purveyors, and interlocal agreements ensure continuous service. A complete inventory of sanitary sewer facilities and appropriate levels -of -service are found in the City of Kent Comprehensive Sewerage Plan, and operating comprehensive plans of adjacent purveyors of sewer service These documents are on file with the City of Kent Public Works Department. Figure 8.3 illustrates the locations of the sanitary sewer service areas and facilities. 10 Stormwater Management Facilities The majority of the City of Kent is located within the Green River watershed, with stormwater flowing either directly to the Green River or to the Green River via a tributary creek A smaller portion of the City, generally located west of I-5, flows either to Massey or McSorley Creeks, which drain directly to Puget Sound Significant creek systems draining to the Green River are: Johnson Creek; Midway Creek; Mullen Slough; Mill Creek (Auburn); Mill Creek (Kent), Spnngbrook/Gamson Creek; Soosette Creek; Soo,, 0,-ck Meridian Valley Creek; and The "Lake Meridian Outlet" Creek. The last three creeks listed are tributary to Big Soos Creek, which in turn drains to the Green River east of Auburn Figure 8.4 illustrates the drainage basins of Kent's storm drainage service area The stormwater system is comprised of an extensive network of ditches, pipes, and stormwater quantity and quality control facilities which connect individual parcels with the City's surface water systems The City also owns, operates and maintains several regional quantity and quality control facilities. These are the Green River Natural Resources Area (GRNRA), the Upper and Lower Mill Creek Detention Facilities, the 98th Avenue Garrison Creek Detention Facility, the Meridian Meadows Detention Facility, and the South 259th Street Detention Facilitd at Laky l cm% ick.. t;sui the City's UIS database records the Drain a c Master Plan t 4IP indicgtes a total of 17 ('ity-wide dramas e basins within the piannina arca corpciratc limits) totaling approxi i?xi)tenr consists of aj?proxiinatch, 285 miles of pipchric_along ti+ nh an tiKtcnsi�e_s5�sts i1 il'olstri c hanncls,- E lie DMP_was Structured to first look at the eYjsun�-x watei_sheds and_dratna�,xe basins. d terrine the siibbasins within thewatershed, anarvre anv otaen channel components (rcceivin�� E�ate for nisufficient capacity. determnic and prioritize rpriorit-y-o€-t4e Oiigh, rnel ri; k»N3needed to reduee fla©d risks, improee water quality, enhancefishyassa;;e and iustreamlriparian habitats, and efficienth serve planned growth, do erauric altemanvc �,O]Wions to the-Potentitil i7oodin,�. Miileand deteiniiileirv—tt_cost --ca'fcctne solutions to the identified needs. Each prolce t detefmined-tikithui the pi l led I) Ii' 11as been _analyzed �� �', ��-tli Exk� =e eriter� ncd aEst rev_ieued lbr nitilliple_benefit,,-dtmn4g the thenselec,no"rAEC'si—,.srkieh-'c's-41ood-re then ghen citlicr mi ' lli li, Medium, or Loo" ranking. T4te4 "aP4m re reeonimendx safety tint mvirtt water snit:: �nd��r�tert;wsit tri~^ ^i . Further details 11 on each project are located in Chapter 7, Table 7-1 of the DMP. Total proiect costs ranee froni;52 Million to ti 07 Nfiflion The City has operated a stormwater utility since 1981 as a means of financing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's surface water system Fees are collected based on specific subbasm location, type of development, and percent impervious surface coverage. Revenue is used for operation and maintenance activities and capital improvement programs. Specific requirements (level -of -service standards) for on-site stormwater management and stream protection are contained in the City's 2002 Surface Water Design Manual, which is a modified version of the 1998 King County Surface Water Design Manual Portions of the stormwater system are improved to these standards as public and private development projects are constructed These standards will be adjusted as necessary to meet equivalency requirements of the Washington State Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (2001 �) in the future. Drainage Mastel Plan (DMP encompar�sesi" all Ca ital hivro-,"on)ent _pm—urann _(C71P) related prcjm,Jor� stormwater systems with the citylimits Theis 2008L) , MP !:�� �Jaccs the �1985 sui-areas o44he-surface CtP-wa-,-developed k -*t Gamson and the Capital Improvement J>LOurainsc completed jq(IIN I(tualky _ or the Mill, Garnson, Springbrook Creek and Soos (._reck Basin CIP The 2008 DRIP -has incorporated elements of the C 1F' such as Oreeks-�d dfeq,-flood conveyance needs for open channels, determination qffre �laccnient needs of the City,'q -.,tornikvaler L)II) I I!Yv —drair "IIIqItI_ICL rcquirements of the -Irnplokement llrogEknj an Id - i r and _lcv�cei replacq_iI_cnt_ pce_d,;_Jbr -flood ction along the Green River, The DNIP furthei rccomoictids s)ccific proiects I'm enhancLag_critical aicas and lish passage aiid addrcs5es gencrally eonsisted -&f culve"nd- iii4val CIP- pRigran+-eo,,I -kw+& -rinatL frogram componcnt� of' the DNIP_ include oompjim nce towith the Washington State 17cI)armicn! of Fcology (DOM-mandaled Nation Pollwant Dischai,2c Flinimallon �Steln (NPI)F,S) Phase 11 Permit and lotal Maximum Daily Load ('11MD1.) Pro. -rains These unIlindcd 1edcrallvinandalcd proulaniswerc included in deficiencies ins the City, current operation and mainlenanco and nionnorimy ljrpgr.1111� vH+kand identifyInwtsullso+int additional �kork-load an(] staff rLqL i�ee i d to I,Llli\, meettherequirement,). 'lie I)NIP has included recommendations to meet the iequijed elements of the IMQL and NPQES Phase 11 PUMA Of-fee*ifedfol' tl-Mk�1111)1 r110110,01-ir Sar%, resources tri incet these riceds1ii-40(U) if" "i"I T... "R-addiu�-s ­d4loo&et�, needs -,-us well -projee's alon 9 - t lie - Stxis -Cfeek-4 ribulaf y -,, -to I � _, ryb ni-s ,,§WVicial of-thu -C-apnal- inlpr<)i-cmciits cakcf- undel design oF pWiaed f4 eanstruetion ifi 2-1111-1 1- AA,f.­­ 4- - 12 Inventory A -tures O'RJA) N and 9, -WRIA-9 -nickde,, -the- -watersheds of -O+ --C- Mar--aiid tbf-dies e-pr(tleet-s- AHEAlleF Di4rm-tt, fitmdei-14Y a properly -tax- on pareels-xvithin the --I ower GieoR Ri,,cr-AKatershed, Tile 4n e-x-panded, Public M I he- sefv ice -Kent - filde UNH &-eas"ie itwvic-e (4v - k- Sew ef-and north, with the Cmical area habitatL prmiction is an ipotiapt asp flarof,�,atercivalitv.bat)itzitp t�KtLloq -!R - - -- -- sc�t -- -- — -- -nQ- - and flood protection. To be SLICCCSSfU] in imDrOVim-, the water quality the streams card open channel ,vstetris �Nithm the City. there is a continuing priority of acquisition of buff'er" along.- the marl �Arcam corridors. Section 8 of the DNIP further discusses the ti"ds ret this prqVrjqt mid bra -imides aica,; of potential cxpartslon f hat�W�t IL)LI, As q _ jj"jjq�, b,2comc xadZblc, the Civv's on% iropmental cy,,y4ieej:k!tg jcction , tIll continue to securepursue -,rants funding whew -"'able and �corik to to�esrcta the tsrt>tcction of ater and supplem-orti-al meet- day-deH-Mllds.-ho-wevor: they-art'--insuffilcliml -to ineet- loff"g teffil alot s �,, ff"le 6f-een, River -Secofl(i -SuplAy-Walcr llroioct -- Ak-atoy4ri-3m 13 A— Gib,'s emsting so-wees t "I"jej-4 to t:ne@l JL_ rl� Other -ilia" the-0ty", /,ed - "law c- fiv deci&­d-to participate- in -the Green River distn" '4eln e p4acc, ahnost--emtfely-­tlw)ugh -w4iel3-w-3l1 - dirough of' -141- the -City's 411011A Fixi 'fit ZYfti i1 4ve+_5y"4K-)* tW-St�ulhea�,t 248 124"'-Averiuc Southeast The e-xisting Storm a labyTincl rian connection of Ames, catch basins, and manholes under the Public ri0it of ways h-aswith tlie ��ilqj to alleviate the surface floodmg,_Lbl WOUld OCCLU Oil the Clt% streets. A� tluas-�- i gdtljesepj e _pcsa - - __ '_ I rcjfl�jce ' men - t - prog am It i,s_bQqP_ establi slied --- by ge and reach t1jell scn ice [If the P", Opciations acid Maintenance slafl'to repomr ilqplace segrnents of' the pipc cavil ar yeaE_Purlm" —the life o nts belbre the end oftlic service hfc, this- is-usut,IK due to inmd�c(uatc capacity after vcar�ol' development_ Ali analysis Was completed oftlic existing stonn drairiagcpjne�,Nithin ille A,total lerigod)of 5.000 Ibel of 18" or lamer dianiclei -pipe wag analyzed for capacity 13 and 55,350 fica or 41 % has I'aded to meet the miruinjim rcqjqttntents for pressing a 25 -tsar storrne\cnt I'hcsesystems ucnoted ivithiii the DMIIIorjjpLatim� ' Cur eoruplo _- 1— of pffEijeets mid pr-ogr-am needs aH _FC114 fi,H-11ug 1. 1 sep� the -2 W0S_ I-Im aftnient As a result of the 1998 lisum-7 of Chinook Salmon and Bull Trout fistin,, tI*eIk,4hu!,iiP*as atse-add ed miler the Fcdeial Endangercd Spmcs Act- the City has-beci) parlicipaitno in %.mOL]s regional salmon resioratton efforts, includim.,, the-(.." S Army Coms of Em-'Incers Green.Duwaniish Lcosystem Restoration Program and the steering conlrnittces for Watershed Resource lrivcntor-Areas (\k RIA)_8 and 9. WRIA 8 includes the water sheds of, the Cedar and Sarninamish RiNers as x-vell as Like Washm,,,ton \GRIA 9 include ifie Green Duwainish River Watershed as well as sonic nearshore area of Pjjtet Sound 1'hc salmon rccoticry rilari,.5 will reClUire caoital exiiendilures for various stream restoration 11i _Fliers -c iS a po,,sibilivy cif federal and state matchino ILinds Icr dicse protect Kim,, County and its cities (including Kent) also participate - I . .1 effort that Hoojl Cora -01 Zone District. -King ACOUHP --a� j all -C-111omi kNA41141411C cturtly par-hetpawa- -1 lie District is lbn&d by a propqij(ak -on 1-mcclss COLHAV-WidC. Fhe pri_nci al res nojjslbilitv of the District is tile manitcnance and repair of all levee systeins within Kino County. t� In addition the Cuv is involved in other regional _ppogfmrnto -provide an expanded L iii*cl�Liturecaiiitalcxr)clldilLircs. nyt,�iy_al�?n ) Ile Green River. This involvement may -6_t_ - - - ­ - - - - - - - - �_jjxjq - - - _ - - capital - --- - — - -- - — 14 The imentor-Y of'cwTerit stonnwater management facilities is on file with the Cit -v o I, Kent Public'Wo Lks Departmcni. Stormwater Mana ement Facilifies, Financing 0 tions oi)�i'It"-J j 'Oolm'.lat�n I Itl I 1[ 1981 aS of I rlmr _Ing the desim, C�011�AIIICtif3n. c>n.;ratioji, and maintenance of the City's Surface water �,ystcni. Fees are collected based on soccific subba-,in location, - type of de�clop-ni-ent.- atm- percent of 1111MI"t tOLIS surface coverage Revenue is used Cor_ncration and maintenance acti\ mes and Capital injjjiqvgmnt pionrams. A number ol'imid no options are mailable Lo the City to meet_the needs of FUIJINT furielional -riles 41 Stormwater Dro�)Xanl w tions typically used are street general l'unds, s) cial — ---------- pe - - &;sesstiicnts (Local Improvement Distrla.,), Special fees. general facility Charges— fees III IJCII Ot'011-SRC dClerIL1011, MINIC iwjate parmenlups, coiivcniional debt, special grants and loarts, and slom-mater utihiv charges A further discussion of these (3-�-qf f�ttndin folhms: A Street Feud --arta sets aside a portion of the drainage itifi-astructure offm constructed with streets, and the sircQtdcpartmem tiff4lier-tends to piQvide system maintenance in the nolit of "ay. HoNvc�cr stormvatg management is not the primary I unction oF a street departmentand competing, demands for these 11111ILed street funds inav not be the most 4pp-o riatc mean si&mwoii metit to actively promote the Gig's 011i4olnu mbLectives in ,>tormwatcr manawrimit I 1,crof6re, sccuringlitriditto lot- the DVIII through the `mr t Ijund is notaq opt -tan I'lie Ge -neral Fund. as with the street fibrid, is anon -dedicated ftmding source for stonm%ater xoe� ms, is Subim to Goinlictina demands on an annual basis. and ilicict6m; proves aw to be.-an-unre-hable.-source lot- gkigoillig_ coninjanjents. The City currently does not USC the 'neral ljql�j 1�, a IcVCIIUC SOUrCO fol the stormwater program and gn±ft:#j!L^ rrewt 11 is assurilcd Ghis ,kill not be a source of fibturc drainage program fundirify The third type of funding, is4f)-wspecial assessments, also known as Local Improvement !it Ds arc�most _��tncts (Lid); st-Up - r,�Triatc fir Specific Capital 1rnpro% enicras that benefit identifiable gographic service areas By nature t iese options ate afsaeffecaftvdy VOIUIILiin- thatis, the property owners choose thiough a vote v� hcthcr oi not to inDT.1amewacceptthe funding to be unreliable, furthermore, the assessed � a] uationjiasis of chaez ins Prov ides only_ a loose nex Lis betv, cen the amount cliai,,,od and the bene fit received [tic CaN currenth, is xs,surnmo Ilmi no flandine IA fl! he secured -Mini the use of'Sp _qcia_I_As_scssv_1entsorI.oC, a I 111111rovement Districts far the DMP implementation A fourth fundn'1201311011 Would IIINold c the Crtvcharging special fees fjoropenatimawititics ------- --- - -Lich a,, inspections. These fceQhErAevef, are best am)hcd >N hen they are set to recoNcr the costs, ora portion of the costs. ofthe specific actin ay for Ahiclipayiiicrit vrr rccaiv-ed 5p_9LI_aI U'arn in its entffctV, hO%CVCI, tlICV wkMld tic vNcll suited for the recoverN of's cc tic pim-yram—related costs The UNIP is currentk, not ftinded fluk ti_qli it ecs ant 4bf- 1"11 ge--o-ra ___ __ - - ___ - -) _)Me! d F_ - I __ L,_ -1-1, __- 15 con scrxan\ c lUndiniz vj)roaLch �these Special a] r�-eesare+s ares as �a funding souupce at this 111110 General Facilitv (I Lm -)es GFC1 are one time fees )aid at the t� miendcd ling apLi hirincd ffiti,IrC facilities� -p — junpro\ idoaixicity k r u xviiia, rhey are ani essential tool used to teco-ver the cost of C - ) ;growth from growth Fstimated Imure revenuc5 from the GFC are expected to avICM -9C matek, 13,000 additt011ld LSUs'xithiim the City and GICs for those could be a source ohrcacuuc um the ne t 1 i) ears assurn using the ing tlj�jtthe development will occin in that nine Pgmd-A I Y 1 11,h estimate CiWs current GFC per F.SU NWuld genciate approa�irnatclx-S 16 million over 10 years, 4SUM"I0 InIldeve)JO—me—irt %Nould occur NNILhin the next 1, 0 I - � ea Crep ri L, a fee in I, I i e i i o I --o-In-- -s-it-c- d-c--teiti o i i s another mth- o -d o I_ffind_irg reg qgir�lg�ital r�o acts.'I lie (ces are most as i )jji:iatcIV LNCI to FUI 1 lo-11—alCacjhttc�,throuoh the T ,)aviiietilsof(lexelopin(,Piopeiiies I hese Ices are collected N' hen a develapulg property decideste-mames not to construct 111cilitics to mi1q,,atc runoll'on site_ As such, fees in_lieu MUSt be used in concert_with reouiremerits for oil—sitemaiization and a coinniumWs ioals I'mornw, rei-nonal facilities over on—SACSOILILions When a pEgpeilydocs construct such facilities, the fee isnot changed,artof regional infrastructurep construction,fices in lieu are not a reliable etorongo- sourc iIst rr u i -n er pro uains. Due to -. --- 9 -- mi—"a the Inch cost of thcpIrchase of buildino, and real estate fim additional ric%� logional detention facilities and the ;iofcntial for wideninri of sttecinl channels and expansion of exist itie� are not included in the DMIJ Another fiu aiding option is a Public Private Parinersh jp_fbir fun -ding a Portion ol'the DMP. This partripiql1q1 is dif-fierent approach -to I'miding stornvtik ater capital coristrLIC11011 and 1-c-sults approachh IP mitioate 9 �� 1� the &roct in-ioacts ot'ne)x de%clopniem While a populat idea. in practice; it i,., difficult to pqs u ade privates de%c logmentw fluid id sto rn i v;a teii pro i ect s i Co ther fh n di n a I teri i al i vis are a),ailablc to the Cilv f _M n nates of'ftitare ('undmo developed firom public -1 aie not in faley clof funding able to Fund the protects and programs included within the DMR A Conventional Debt. such as revenue bonds and Reneral obligation bonds, is available to fund stonm�ater capital construction, While these mcchanisms are well suited For fundin large capital constructrotipro�0ctm. an ongoing revenue sUeam is recltiieed to sup mixt the annual debt ser\ ice o,,,,,cd on the amount borrowed The low estimate for eeiricarrim, conkermonal debi is Sl () million oN cr the nekt 10 Nears for tit DNJR The high cstiniat eisa series ol'new iovcnLjcbonds issued e,,-erv2to3-e,Lrsdel)e the next Io Nears Me high estimate would be approximately S 218 million generated in Special Giants and Loans could be used as a supplement to conventional debt service. Special grants and loans rrim be an ederal lit ograrp--)-arcm adahic for applications, 111cludirLgy the Gentenin-al- CIC'm W'Vcr F -Lind, time Public Woiks'frust Fund, the State RcNohii it-, Fund. the Flood Control Assistance Account Program. and the federal 319 Non -point Source Program 'I hese, proorains dray, more ,ippljcafioriy every yqLiqhan there ate availal)IJ l'unds, and then are highly com )ctitivo, Most 16 ol'the _;i4sisi}cc }yoxams award aid in the form of low interest loans that still reuq_ixe an ongoing revenue stream to supltorlpavbackor a nercentas�e ofntatchiin contributions by the City Although the DCt2I' u ill continue to �ursuc special grants and loatrs tiuy3in� sources. it is_nsky to base lirture,revenue ftmdin oii,pa t_success cri_seciaring mitts � ic,�� est imatca ofgraut avail biItty is 550,000 peryeq,t._arnd a high cstiamic is S50ti,000 pei wear. the stonmater utility service chaise provides a sranificant portion of the stormwater management cost-,, Fhe utllrL�_service _charges_are recovered through cingoing rates_ to Utility custorne_rs This opitoii24_and could continue to be a €inancialk independent entity free of reliance on the other City Birds. with all of its revenues dedicated to surface water inana«einent proUrains rind capital construction Ci>riently. the Citv receives aporoximatcly S 6-1111111piv,in-storirrN atcr-utllrty seii ices_chai_ges p-cr_y_ear, a ImN that -the rate ANould not cbaaige,_A high estimate, jricludliLg I=uhtre_g,roNNth a5 stated �Nithin_the _tviMA. and-,;yould include an assumed increase within the utility rate to incicase revenues collected to S 12 million pet scar. The City's existin,_rate _structure reatures an --area- or basin—specific rates. a_density multiplier. and an innrvrous surface arca basis Details of the rate structure can be found in Section 10.5 ol'the 'v]€' € ndei the emsUn« rate structure, all customer �nilt>rni base_rate, 52 57_per nionth_ Additionally, a basin ,,peciJic rate is charged ranging front $1 68 pc r2nornrn to_S5_tt5_perntonth _There are 17 bass and these basins _ar_e_giouped into eight difFetent basin specific rate tate €►ries. Refer to Section 10.5 of the DNIP and [gent City Code 7.05M90 For additional information. The ken assanitntiotns used u ithin the rata :,Wdy arc as follo%�s: a custonicr base atutunl oath rate o1'0 58 pciecnt, an annual inflation rate of 4 n r(em, Itersonn, b�ncfils caostt, c�scalahor) of 6 percent -pet yCat. eon irrrctiori comet cscatatioiLoCSpare{ilei year and .rn annual liiincl carnutu� rate of 2.5 nercc nt "hhc C"api tl Improvement Protcets for ston-rnkater sy-stetns and the dramagc component of' the; street pnojcct� ,are_ assurned to be implei_riented ov er a 10 -year _ p 1 _ 2 9_ to 201 utally, stein rqn ticement funding will be equal to annual dcprccianon ex enisc. Water SUVWNa UNIriitntioti, and Stor_rne Facif aes I fie service area o1` the C i1ui' Kent Water Utilit�v_encompass as t ven1v-seri-form, L27 syuarc-ritilcs _uici serves most of'the incorinor.ited CitvSomu sinzall_�acis o ,iitirz rgri�or.ac <1 k ne E `er gntS and the Oyr of ALI Irn arc ako ,erred b-, =hc_City of kcint NVater 't0w , Adtacent franchise areas sin` wig iboritts i�.ittr pizr eyors Kim-, 2`omily,-ser`, _e tie_ remainder_ of Kent and the RAA.7th the east,_ the_seiA,ice area_houndlrr% coincides with the hotirrdarti ol`t�'ater i>istrtct �o. 111 aiici_thc Soos Creek Sc��.cr incl �Catet District. To the north. the scii ice area boundary coincides 1N ith the nnutual Kent, Renton and Kent 7 ukwila city limits. To the west. it coincides with Hit;l>line Water District's boundary. and to the south, the Cnv's setvice area boundary coincides with the Ctv of'Auhurn aiid I_ai elmci.1—Utrhty district It!e prtncltat sources of water supply for the (`a "s prota.ietary water systein are Kent Spnitg-_anli_ClarkStiringa_ ifutiligll_ dery tand -i-criods,tlZc_capa-citt of'these tNN-o,oulccs is exceeded, art(] sup_pleriiental yNell lacilineq are acnvaicd _ Thew sources are _adcouate to meet current and new litturc peak day cdcinands ho �cvee they arc ritsul`ficient to nicer long ternsep ak day demands. In 2002, the City executed an airt-eement to particiire as a partner 'tion' --with Iacoinia_Watei Utility, Civin,(on t' 4'tater_District, and L.tkehavon I'ility Distiict 17 in the Urcen River Second Sappy cc �ffev,— VYater Project 'aae from t r om this source of su iY Citv's ]Orlo-terra soak da. deniand ljtrolections. ls4,I,ri �%, I-, a.in� Ax, consuninbon ;-, roughly 2.7 bilhoo vrth avenwe da\ tiernalids of'7 5 million iz<iilom _aIld lea'JXV U,d f1112)12)rqminatcK� 13.7mil lion ill=itis ;i. —dav, u�,e and popliLuton 01^010C11011, for 2030, annual risk o,,ould rise to ' ).o bill ion gallons, of 1) 9 milliou gallon, per da r- X S "Ilwy water supply call 110dUce Wdghjytinies this irtiount, or .30 aldliori galloji,, per day, hwNe,,,,:r, additional _#uc -1 - -- - ---- - ------------------- - - �!-LL)Illgc, reservoir'; Nk 111 he need to deliver �Ihis water customers Water system interties are presently available with the Highline Water District. the City of Tukt� da; the City of Renton the Soos 0 eck Sewer and tVatcr District, Water District No 111. the OLY of' ALII)III-11, and the Ow of Tacoma. lloiNA�-�kerjmwd- on water use th interdes would tiniv be hi- "o"Irces Vkere to ifise. -eeii �,rees me H -1-11 -1-01-1��, 'A --A I I- I I',' 11z 16 I.e terin dcmaiid rNuirtniw11� and- -+ie onlk- availaAe when by flit: rx�I%ortnv pufv'eyef- durnig "M -4 i- ::Peii s+-r-a-eieser�t,.,. projeet: in 1i ki�0-1 eofi-+I�I. 1- 1 � 11 t, 7 he water distribution system exists throughout most -o -f -the City's service area. hx1jansion will- ial,c _p1wcalmost_e� tfirOM-111 iri-ll_ -tick dopinerif, Nshich \N311 be acconiplisbed mrmn,init,-tkinud-i (Icycloper extensions Most of the remaining ms idenfified in the \VVV�attcr Systern Plan mild he cons�', r- d v a,4jN ide � �aiLr ser -.ice at exkijag I!- several Icer 1!dl�iei�iriicrrts t(; the jNswra have been identified. PrOA)ojedLrojects include couxtruction of a ilei niahtwnance facifUN on Kent's Eara 1 -fill. deleljrrniew �(gfa nci� 640-wressureKfnle on the MR (01211oroie �Naler IaLessurvs qI L�LgjiOiyrifloos, it ncvr reqcr* oir on the I -o Ineet iflerLLasillaslorlige dewwad-�, and consist piinwnly of water main re Ir - upsl/in- ih,older portions of the distribution systeni to im )rove The ('4,)ital linproxernent Proiects (CIP) list developed for the Cgr1inrehensive kVatcr 5.vysteni Man Nas based -on identifNiugn 1) system deficiencies bra a hydratilic iriodelirg, - — ---- ------- analx-,,is, -1) loriu-iern-, inaintenanec and opuinow, need. and 3) projects thai I'LJuireo to inco local, state and fedcral requirements. The exisuiu-, NNater sotcni has and CO11tioU0S tO ------------------ reliable -%Nater. LI P pnove it for fLour- ipciit and meet existing requirements the costs of improvenients to the eater_ system range from S---- ---- 150 -million to `,IOW)tx) million in 2008 dollars—.. and F-fundinLy Of, these prqlects 111 be: agco riplisfied Brough a c o n 11) 1 nat i oi i zit water rate i rici et� c,5 and b on d i n,, A Comprehensive Water System Plan update is required by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) every six (6) years The City's most recent Water System Plan was submitted to DOH in 2002,,.,�,w , 4d in -20w:- - Adjacent water utilities providing service to Kent homes and businesses include Soos Creek Water & Sewer, the City of W. Auburn, Lakehaven Utility District, Highline Water District, King County Water District #111 and the City of Renton Service connections exist between the City of Kent and these service purveyors, and interlocal agreements ensure continuous service. Water supply service area and facilities serving Kent's Planning Area are illustrated on Figure 8.5 A detailed inventory of current water system facilities, and City water rights records, and operating plans of adjacent service agencies are on file with the City of Kent Public Works Department As noted previously, the purchase of additional water rights from the Tacoma P5 Pipeline project will provide a sufficient supply of water for future peak demand for the next twenty years. TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES Within the City there are city, state, county, and private roads totaling 273 38 centerline miles Of those that the City maintains, there are 48 02 lane miles of Principle Artenals, 116 51 lane miles of Minor Artenals, 129 84 lane miles of Collectors; and 24191 lane miles of Residential roads There are also nine (9) bridges in Kent A complete assessment of transportation facilities is considered in the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan anticipated in 2004. Figure 9 1 and 9 3 found in the Transportation Element illustrates Kent's transportation facilities. The geographic locations of mayor transportation facilities are found on Figure 9.1 of the Transportation Element PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES AND LEVEL -OF -SERVICE Most of Kent's residential areas are served by the Kent School District No. 415. The Renton School District serves students from an area of Kent near the north city limits, and Kent students residing along the western city limits attend Federal Way Schools or Highline Schools Kent students residing along the southern city limits might attend Auburn Schools. Most school districts also have historically considered acceptance of transfer requests or waivers for students residing in households located outside of district boundaries. Detailed inventories of school district capital facilities and levels -of -service are contained in the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) of each school district The CFPs of the Kent, Auburn and Federal Way School Districts have been adopted as part of the City's Capital Facilities Element Updates of the CFPs of these three (3) districts reflect changes in their ClPs, and school impact fees assessed on residential development within Kent are adopted annually CFPs for other school districts serving Kent households are incorporated by reference, although no school impact fees are collected by these school districts for residential development within Kent. Estimated total student enrollment figures of Kent's Planning Area households for each school district are provided in the Table 8 7 below Table 8.7 Estimated Student Enrollment 19 Kent Auburn Federal Highline Renton School School Way School School District District School District District District 19 Estimated Total Kent Planning Area Resident 16,909 108 1,912 314 56 Student Enrollment Locations of schools within the Kent School District and the boundaries of other school districts serving Kent's Planning Area are illustrated in Figure 8.6 PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES AND LEVEL -OF -SERVICE The City of Kent is served by the King County Library System in the 22,500 square foot Kent Library building at 212 2nd Avenue West, which was built in 1992. Replacement of a portion of the roofing for the Kent Library is anticipated to occur during the next ten years. The King County Library System is planning to develop 10,000 square feet of library space in the East Hill area, pending passage of a bond measure scheduled tentatively for March 2004 The Covington Library facility, which serves many Kent East Hill residents, would also become the largest library in South King County after a planned 15,000 square foot expansion Detailed mformation regarding the King County Library System is available on the internet at www kcls org Location of the Kent Library building and King County libranes located in proximity to Kent's Planning Area are illustrated in Figure 8 6. CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN COSTS & REVENUES The following section outlines the capital costs and financing for the public facilities which are provided by the City of Kent per the most recent Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (see Figure 8 7 and Table 8 8). This type of information for the Kent, Auburn and Federal Way School districts is available in the districts' capital facilities plans, wluch have been adopted by reference as part of the Capital Facilities Element Figure 8.7 2004 — 2009 Capital Facilities Plan Project Cost Statistics (In 000's) 20 Utility Fund Project 35% Transportation 18% General Government 21% Public Safety 8% ks, Recreation & Community Services 18% Table 8.8 2004 - 2009 Capital Facilities Projects Projects 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total Transportaton 11,220 2 804 1,521 2,599 2,768 1,853 22,765 Public Safety 80 240 9,745 200 200 200 10,665 Parks, Recreation 3,891 2,789 5,595 3,568 3,323 3,796 22,962 & Community Services General Government 1,010 985 8,047 954 11,093 4,637 26,726 Utility Fund Projects 1,737 10,063 4 229 6,122 21,593 2,647 46,392 Total Projects 17,938 16,881 29,137 13,443 38,977 13,133 129,510 Not included in this plan: Estimated $40,000,000 voted bond issue for Public Safety FINANCING The revenue sources that are available to the City of Kent for capital facilities include taxes, fees and charges, and grants Title 3 of the Kent City Code, Revenue & Finance, specifies the collection and allocation of revenue sources. Some sources of revenue for capital facilities can also be used for operating costs A comprehensive list of revenue sources and a 21 discussion of limitations on the use of each revenue source is contained in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Existing City revenues are not forecast, nor are they diverted to capital expenditures from maintenance and operations. The financing plan for these capital improvements includes the revenues listed in the pie chart below (see Figure 8 8 and Table 8 9) The chart lists the mayor categories of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) revenue sources and the amount contributed by each source. Figure 8.8 2004 — 2009 Capital Improvement Program Sources of Funds (In 000's) Bond Proc 41% Other PW Trust Sources Fund Loan 2% Capital Improwment Fund 1 nal t Fund Grants 6% Utility Funds 18% I Seance runds 4% 22 Table 8.9 Sources of CIP Funds Sources of Funds 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total Capital Improvement Fund 2,191 2,219 2,280 2,293 2,353 1,927 13,263 Street Fetid 1,320 1,804 1,521 1,399 1,468 1,203 8,715 Utility Funds 1,737 8,563 2,979 6,122 2,593 1,397 23,392 Internal Service Funds 745 765 940 734 873 667 4,724 Grants 1,225 470 2,440 1,555 1,050 1,200 7,940 Bond Proceeds 18,737 29,000 5,000 52,737 PW Trust Fund Loan 9,000 1,500 500 11,000 Otber Funding Sources 1,720 1,560 240 840 1,640 1,739 7,739 Total Sources of Funds 17,938 16,881 29,137 13,443 38,977 13,133 129,510 Not included in this plan: Esuniat..d $40 000 000 voted bond issue for Public Safety Detailed project lists and financing plans are contained in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). As noted earlier, annual updates to the CIP and City Budget Document are incorporated by reference into thus Capital Facilities Element. PUBLIC SERVICES & CAPITAL FACILITIES GOALS AND POLICIES GENERAL GOALS & POLICIES Goal CF -1 - As the City of Kent continues to grow and develop, ensure that an adequate supply and range of public services and capital facilities are available to provide satisfactory standards of public health, safety, and quality of l fe. Policy CF -1.1 - Assess impacts of residential, commercial and employment growth on public services and facilities in a manner consistent with adopted levels -of -service. Policy CF -1.2 - Ensure that public services and capital facilities needs are addressed in updates to Capital Facilities Plans and Capital Improvement Programs, and development regulations as appropriate Policy CF -1.3 - To ensure financial feasibility, provide needed public services and facilities that the City has the ability to fund, or that the City has the authority to require others to provide. 23 Policy CF -1.4 — Periodically review the Land Use Element to ensure that public services and capital facilities needs, financing and levels -of -service of the Capital Facilities Element are consistent and adequate to serve growth where it is desired. Policy CF -1.5 — Coordinate the review of non -City managed capital facilities plans to ensure consistency with the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan. Poiicv CF -1 ti Ensure that the t)lanning. de,�ien construction and operation o 'public facilities rro et cts will not result in conflicts or substantial inconsistencies with other Comprehensive Plan policies. Goal CF -2 — Base standards for levels -of -service upon the appropriate provision of public services and facilities as outlined in the operating comprehensive plans of the City and other providers of services and facilities to Kent and its Potential Annexation Area. Policy CF -2.1 — Establish levels -of -service appropriate to the core mission of City departments in theirprovision ofservices and access offacilities to the public. Policy CF -2.2 —When appropriate and beneficial to the City, its citizens, businesses, and customers, pursue national organizational accreditation for all Citv of Kent agencies providing public services and facilities Such accreditation should be linked with performance standards applied by City agencies Policy CF -2.3 — Coordinate with other jurisdictions and providers of services and facilities to ensure that the provision of services and facilities are generally consistent for all Kent residents, businesses, and others enjoying City services and facilities. Goal CF -3 — Encourage effective non -capital alternatives to maintain or improve adopted levels - of -service. Such alternatives could include programs for community education and awareness, energy conservation, or integration of methods and technologies to improve service delivery Goal CF -4 — Ensure that appropriate funding sources are available to acquire or bond for the provision of needed public services and facilities. POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES GOALS & POLICIES Goal CF -5 — Ensure that residents, visitors and businesses in Kent continue to feel safe throughout our community 24 Policy CF -5.1 — Establish, maintain, and monitor effective services and programs with the goal of increasing the sense of safety throughout our community Such services and programs should be consistent with other Comprehensive Plan goals and policies Goal CF -6 -- Establish, maintain and strengthen community relationships through direct contact opportunities, community awareness, education and volunteer programs Policy CF -6.1— Establish and maintain direct contact between representatives of the Police Department and concerned citizens, community groups, schools, business operators, local media, and human services providers Policy CF -6.2 — Establish and maintain community education programs that promote the awareness of public safety, community-based crime prevention, domestic violence prevention, alcohol and substance abuse, and available human services for impacted populations. Policy CF -6.3 — Establish and maintain volunteer programs that meet the Police Department objectives of increasing community awareness, involvement, public safety, and crime prevention Goal CF -7 — Maintain responsive, quality patrol service throughout Kent's service area and other areas requiring response capability assistance Policy CF -7.1 — Consider average response times as a level -of -service measure in assessing needs for patrol service improvements. Policy CF -7.2 — Maintain or improve annually -calculated average response times to emergency calls, where potential loss of life or confirmed hazards exist. Policy CF -7.3 — Maintain or improve annually -calculated average response times to non- emergency calls, where no immediate danger or potential loss of life is indicated Policy CF -7.4 — Coordinate with the City Information Technology Department and the Valley Communications Center to improve response times. Policy CF -7.5 — Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of existing patrol practices, and research best practices as appropriate Policy CF -7.6 — Provide staff training as needed to incorporate best practices that will improve responsiveness ofpatrol services 25 Policy CF -7.7 — To improve long-term patrol service effectiveness, work with various members of the community to improve staff awareness of localized issues and community resources. Goal CF -8 -- Provide effective and professional investigation services Policy CF -8.1 — Consider annually -calculated crime clearance rates as a level -of -service measure in assessing needs for patrol service improvements Policy CF -8.2 — Maintain or improve annually -calculated Part I crime clearance rates, which is a measure of the rate of arrests or clearances for reported crimes Policy CF -8.3 — Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of existing investigations practices, and research best practices as appropriate Policy CF -8.4 — Provide staff training as needed to incorporate best practices that will improve responsiveness of investigations services Policy CF -8.5 — To improve long-term investigations service effectiveness, work with various members of the community to improve staff awareness of localized issues and community resources. Goal CF -9 -- Provide effective corrections services that protect the community and reduce repeat offenses among corrections clients Policy CF -9.1 — Coordinate with the Kent Municipal Court to ensure appropriate correctional processes and facilities are available for criminal offenders. Policy CF -9.2 — Maintain or improve facilities available for the incarceration of criminal offenders If additional facilities capacity is necessary, coordinate with other agencies to locate and provide appropriate facilities for the purposes of incarceration Policy CF -9.3 — Establish and maintain effective alternative s to incarceration for lesser criminal offenses. Policy CF -9.4 — Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of existing corrections practices, and research best practices as appropriate M Policy CF -9.5 — Provide staff training as needed to incorporate best practices that will improve responsiveness of corrections services Policy CF -9.6 — Acquire and maintain accreditation through the American Corrections Association. FIRE & LIFE SAFETY SERVICES GOALS & POLICIES Goal CF -10 — Ensure that residents, visitors and businesses in Kent continue to feel safe and prepared for emergency response throughout our community. 'Policy CF -10.1 — Establish, maintain, and monitor effective services and programs with the goal of increasing the sense of life safety and emergency preparedness throughout our community Such services and programs should be consistent with other Comprehensive Plan goals and policies Goal CF -11 -- Establish, maintain and strengthen community relationships through direct contact opportunities, community awareness, education and volunteer programs Policy CF -11.1 — Establish and maintain direct contact between representatives of the Fire Department and concerned citizens, community groups, schools, business operators, developers and building contractors, local media, and human services providers Policy CF -11.2 — Establish and maintain community education programs that promote the awareness of life safety, fire prevention, hazardous materials, and available human services for impacted populations of emergency events Goal CF -12 — Promote an understanding that preventative measures and appropriate responses to emergency events are a critical factor in limiting the extent of impacts resulting from an initial event Goal CF -13 — Establish and maintain responsive, qualityfare and life hazard prevention services throughout Kent's service area and other areas. Policy CF -13.1 — Maintain or improve the level of confidence citizens have in their ability to respond to personal or household emergencies Policy CF -13.2 — Maintain or improve the level of confidence citizens have in their ability to respond to natural or man-made disasters that could impact their community. 27 Policy CF -13.3 — Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire and life hazard prevention practices, and research best practices as appropriate Policy CF -13.4 — Provide staff training as needed to incorporate best practices that will improve responsiveness of fire and life hazard prevention services. Policy CF -13.5 — To improve long-term fire and life hazard prevention service effectiveness, work with various members of the community to improve staff awareness of localized issues and community resources Goal CF -14 -- Provide effective, efficient and professional fire suppression and emergency medical response services throughout the City of Kent Fire Department service area. Policy CF -14.1 — Consider average response times as the primary level -of -service measure in assessing needs for fire suppression and emergency medical response service improvements Policy CF -14.2 — Maintain or improve annually -calculated average response times to emergency calls, where fire or other community safety hazards are reported to exist Policy CF -14.3 — Maintain or improve annually -calculated average response times to personal emergency medical calls, where no immediate danger exists to the community -at - large Policy CF -14.4 — Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire suppression and emergency medical response service practices, and research best practices as appropriate Policy CF -14.5 — Provide staff training as needed to incorporate best practices that will improve responsiveness offire suppression and emergency medical response services Policy CF -14.6 — To improve long-term fire suppression and emergency medical response service effectiveness, work with various members of the community to improve staff awareness of localized issues and community resources PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES GOALS & POLICIES 28 u The goals, policies and levels -of -service (LOS) appropriate to the services provided by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department are contained in the Park & Open Space, Housing, and Human Services Elements of this Comprehensive Plan PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICES GOALS AND POLICIES Goal CF -15 — Ensure that public utilities services throughout the City, its Potential Annexation Area (PAA) and other areas receiving such services are adequate to accommodate anticipated growth without significantly degrading the levels -of -service for existing customers Policy CF -15.1 — Establish, maintain, and monitor effective provision of public utilities services and facilities Policy CF -15.2 —Coordinate the planning and provision of pubhe utilities services and facilities with other agencies providing such services to Kent and PAA homes and businesses Policy CF -15.3 — Consider existing demand units in assessing levels -of -service for future provision of services and facnhties. Gua CF -16 - Poster recoiniriono the si PrP ficzalL irrle pTriled by natural 1`E�dttcres and s �til� rns in the a l)i--- npriate siting. drs ep rind nrwisnori rp,uhho utthil- services Policv CF -16.1 — Educate Citv staff, des,clopers, and other citizens on the interaction heiween natural lcutaires cued systems such as �,etlancl , stt'ecirris, and <*eolo�icctlly hazardous areas and the provision o npublic 111111ti, services CF -17 - Coordinate with individuals and organizations to create a longterm sustainable Gera atrat gi jor local and nc i�nal rtu7ui ul resontrce rotcction Policv CF -17.1 - Continue to evaluate Merating plam. 12ro ams retndations and public, iLeilifl designs to determine their etieaiveness in contributing_ to the t_onsei vanon and recovcry of specues listed underthe Fndangel'Cd Syecies Act. Policv CF -17.2— Continue to participate in regional and Water Resource Inventory area plumunL, e arts to support the conservation ol listed s peciev Poliev CF' 17.3 -Continue to participate in local and courrtI pf•rde flood control efforts to mpprn t the repair and rnaintenarree o% flood contr^o1 facilities M Goa Cr -18 - Sy )ort cm,ironmental qualm -eta (eirutal un rovemciii pMgreqn, a Vplemc�ntyeipat rtns�_finrJrnchlit� ictlih, clesz 7tas to cnsurc that local lgnrl use muncr;cjnwnt ctn4— 2- Able, scrvic e kion is conziyfcnt i.vah the Cm }. ,s oycrull nCitiirtil res€ urcc goods. 1'oliev Ch -18.1- Protect and enhance environmental t ualit ' via mainlenance o ' accurate mtr1 pilov and_up-to dale ellwrorainemal data associated 1vilh public semces and to( llltJe� Poliev CI' -18.2 - Provide Public servic$ qjzencics With =rcneral and site-specific em ironmental in orntanon to idents j� ossible on and of l wie? constraints and s leciul del`clo menT proccduivs as earl � to the ucnitly )lannitn r Process as is Owsible. 1'ohcr' (`1+-18.3 - Indemmfv the Cily fi'om damages resultmz from development in riaturalli constrained areas lb the extent possjblc or easibic. ret lure Bice-utate and valid environmental in ormuti mn Pnlic r C F-18.4 - Cgntinite a periodicstorm drriitmuge/ernviiotntnental itnstmcctionpA aram to tm uw constant maintenance anti r kee _o "storfri__s}stct3ms atul on- of _cornlltctttce_si�nh ,�c�lncrczl cravirumtttientcn�r^ncc�sses Policy CF -78.5 - rnsure that decisions t] tOrdmg fund mtental site ticsi�cyn aw ntacic prior to the inatiation ojlund=suraee nicrda isutions. C;racle attd fllpermits, vwhteh do not include Site devc?Jopmc__�_nt L Burs tnti be issued In thc; t i ° Where such activities do not disturb sensltnl'e_aYeas, SZ6ch as wcilands Pr;r7iey C�-I�'.h - 7�i'etntYB SZtC reStol'Cdtion If Jtittcl SGit ac'e mpd7fZCtittOn tilcmlatPS (7clfJ�tl policj or n dc°cloLmcnt does not ensue within a reasonahlc, /riorl of fume. Poliey C1=18.iddaional lcuul is annexed to the C"it y, cisar n zoning do°signatnons lmktn for approlm utte public /acilitnes locations and capacaws in a manner that will protect nutarrul resources and environmentally sensimv areas Policy C;1"-18.8 - C'ontitaucr tta sniPhort �tavte redurtiorn arntl recycJin,; programs in Cal, Jai tlalies ural tri the C "at�al lame xm meet Stcnte and C,`oicrih, tvtisle mductnon and reci cling goals 30 31 Polka- CF-18.9- Rork cooperatively with_irillal. ederal, stE;ltc> and local jurisdictions, a 'WC/I its mritor stakchc hlcrs to roti ervc and ivork lloivcurls_rVCetvr>rV O(FSA lisiefI thtewened and endangercd 1' 3eeies. soot CF-19 -Protect and enhance natural rerourres for multiple henefts, mflzadrng rerteatton ish and wildlife resources and habitat, flood protection, water supple% and opeu .spcice Policy, CF-79.1- Maintain the quantity and quabiy of wetlands via current land use re�,ulation and review,-and increase th<�gualily anil qu itg tL of the Citv`s wetlands r"ousce Mase t is meenliyes and advance planntgg. Policy CF-19.2 - Protect wetlands not !ts isolated units. but cis ecosistems, and essential elements o waterslre:ds Base protc_ction measures on lac lland_ancttgns and values.-unprict Ort Ivater Sttppl}' C�ttUlity and ( uagti and the t_',_f q. tL O (n stte_and q -Sett', CiC'ttVZtie.S Policy CI =19.2 - When jurtsilictional boundaries are involved coordinate wetland proiccuon and enhancement plans and actions meth art act jurischcuons and the Aluckleshoot Indian 7i ibe Policy CF-19._) -,'Maintain rivers and streams in their natural state Rehabttrtale dcgraded charrrtcls and banks via public pro rants and in conlunction ii ah proposed new ,k�vcloLmlcrtt Ailiev CF-19.4 - Oa a rev lar basis. evalmac the air "luacy of the Lmstingpuhlq aCtlttlL',s rcrczttn plans_ rculart<jns and in relation to &oals Jor water resource and fishcrres (Ind tit/dlr c resource protection 1,Yhen aeces.sarl inodifi these plans, Wguulatunts and prat rices to achicve resource proiection zoals Peiliey CF =19.5 - Protect the utialav andguantav ofer oundu iter used fi)r writer szt� P(yli C-F--19.6 - Cpclate the City of Kent Critical 4reas=fags as new in ormation about agzi r rechar xe areas uncf ticellheaclpr(�tegt on areas becomes avadabh,- Pnlicy_CF 79.7 — In acconhince with_GAIA rz;gulations, uphate d)hc cicrhties opei tina ,Tins and iegulatrons to tderrtifj% protect and prescr�e ta-rTtllr e species and cocas o�locat stLlujicancc 31 Gem Policy CF -19.8 — Protea ilio habittu of nativo and mi2ratory wildlife by Men spga c -cool erwvlon_v(gene itml hobitat thrrtt lzIiuhlicerr >t irrtl to �iovemeal proiccls. CF -24 - Ensure that r�I11�lIt lucallttes tletelohmetat on ltantLs rlt anent to the shorelines n th€ ° rre( vi River are compatible with Shoreline asas and rusource values and Yii 7 loi i the coals and )ohme'.s o the Cay O Kent's Shorelme Alaster hiogram Policy CF -20.1- Minimi--c-the loss o ve ,iron with development and Operation of nett 'lill'liE° aL'tlCtieS � t>nttiftJe tti f"eCf�tnfLe 111£' lcllilC O� t12'et arttl Othet L'eS?Cliit!Oi! Int lTtOtBttin�.? tf al er t nahL� Policy CF -20.2 - Proinote and s7lpy)ort u si-stematlt 4Tproach to enhaneing the Cin -owned facrlrtres tFzr c It tare ulhplunned plriitttn�;s Und on_�<iin r maintenance of street trees, lxtblic kalrlsrtalirtag� iin�l rr_ertbelts Remare the use o-_natitie rind low water use vegetation. Pnliey__C.F--2(1.3 _Rerluir�roteciaon of eco& icallt= valuable vegetation. when po sdble_ E11tyinc ally{lases CJ iGll?It li(tlit7P4 dc>.velopn?enit _ In eases where del'elf t ent neeesSnates the removal of vegetation iQC wire an appippriale amount of native or low water use landycapin. to rL'pkice rives, shrubs, and ,�Lo and covei, which wca! reinoi,ed Burin deyelorml 'nt. Police, C%-20.4- Record and Protect established greenbelts associated with public facrhhes to preserve existing natrlral olo�Lically hazardous areas, along stream banks, wetlands and other habitat areas, and where visual Milers betiveen uses or activities erre Goll desirable C'F-21 - Rc°vulate deselo�rnettt o trrbtic, hcrliti£�s to envuonmeiitall crttieal ai£,is to revent i_irn,_;o_protect dc'nr publir_healih and _sa eh. to preserve remainin critical arenas, and erihance riled critical arras in the Pokey CF -21.1 — Fneourage appropriale enhancement of E'Xi,Srin�{ environmental ealares Goa mi(h as rivers, slivains, er"eekS and wetlands CF -22- Implement and maintain a stormwater management piriaram that assures COM ltrnncc with the iUmuircmeiits of the Western 1,Vashingion Ehyse II Municipal ,Siormi'vater Pee -'it Ouch is, )1 art of th _�4xtinnal l-ollutant Dischar�xe Ehiinncrtion Prr��rain i0ninistered by the: tjas)inf-rton State Dmil- lent of L'colog 32 33 Policy CF -22.1 - Reduce Me (lasch ri cf pvllutat:ts tr, rlrF� ni�ixzttiutll earent ht�<�trcahle. Policy CF -22.2 - Use all known enwilable and reasonable methods ofptcjennon. conifoi and tretaunent to prevent and control pollution o/ waters ofthe slaie of 6iashrrl Policy CF -22.3 - implement an education pawanl aimed at residents, businesses, mdusines elected oLLicials, police makers planning staff and other cmpiovees of the Citi The �,oal of the education pr2g am is to reduce or elimm ate behaviors and practices that cause or contribute to adverse etot mwater impacts, Policy CF -22.4 - Provide ongoing opportunities for public nivolvema;tit through advisory, counals, watershed c£?IntYltllee5�Iii_clef'e)pIn�_tatP-StY"taf't2lYG'S. StelC(77ClSIt1�> p") YYi anis. mvironmenlal actn, ties or other similar activities fi ip&ment an on�OlftfT�?YofxYCltn to detect clad F'emoye illicit connections. disehwgean__x____ cl hitt 'U,liel not Linder the puryle)y' of another YCSJlomhng-aulhorlrj Into the m24ni£'a ))�,S��rtltE' stortrI sowers owned or operated b7• the Polic, CF -226 - Develop, Implement, caul enfiwv a progtam to reduce pollutants III Storlml ater runoff/rom nein' develoLmient, redevelomnent and c'onsinicaon site UctlYitic's. €�ctllcy ci'-22.7- Develop attll ItnpleTNent an O�JelYltlon5' and FttaintPnanCe pYc?�;iaJYt th{tt includes a lraanln.Q' component aml has the ultimate zoal of pleyentinfy> or reduc ink Jot llutaw t'ttia(1� frottl tltttntttpal OjleratlOnS. Policy CF -22.8 - Develop a comprehensive longi term stortnwater ntotutorin� p�Yram. The dtiClttttoi ttt 7tT), Yclltt tvZll_ inC.'1llclP_ tYL'o Components. stormtyater monitoring, ancl_tut-getcd .�70rtY1Yt alt,'Y roan einem PYogyrarn e eetiveness monitorlt� &Viq� CF_M 9 - Produee an annual report which includes the city's detailed Slortnivater V%atixtgc3me It Plan, tt acking..GI wwptss and documetltanon O, f eOt}2 )ltanCe with the Phase fl p('Yt77ll Goal CF -23 — Fneoaraze environmental ,soisitiylt7' and loth-iniyac t deyeloomcnt prinCiplC.0 if2 lf2C des ,rsz , ind construction cL all protects /'()lid CF -23 1 f -m ourage parucipcii,e-Ln In luz, -,r,�, ct de�elo �rnertt atacl environmetllallk �Cl?,sIII ve budderpio-rams 33 34 Polic i, (T-23 2 _4doili do.*tiElgp—mnni siandaias_ that minimize environmental inivaets_ calf dC'1_'el(T�7n2e121_tltgY)14 h Liai a "1�7rf?___�7f"2CitF' 111ileXn£'C O re, ldlltlt)nS and incentives. Incenhves Could be lied t(Jecln >ltciaiec )IZll1 Crtteraa L1r,,p1led 11?i"Oif lel .>13E` 1't,'I(Jt?I3tF'i7t t)IY)CCss. Policv Cf 23 3 — Set public facilrly protects of the Cav as an a afnple b , iL ncotporcatino techniques of low-anapact deielopment design c onstructiort operation and mamieaaance Go 1 CF -24 Promote Loi s -Int act Development and limited dastut Bance o ' ncitural hI-d r3l`1triC'al s SLS G'mS SO llitit N%ttteT' Lfnanllt °} UndCfZda171y' arCr)Y£Jte('teCllltYCltl'hOltt the CleVel(Jt)atte)tt O es sand occumalion (-) the site Polices C'f'-2.1.1 1 tIablish site design criteria for ullo�i,iii itutural hi�drolo t� cal systents to fianchon ivith nunm2ttm or no modification Polka` CF -.74.2— Promote the we of ram QarileiaS oven ditches or sitiales, and I7em "loos driveways and parking areas in site design to rattltlndze inflillralion o/ storinivater_and nummize runoll into environmenlalli, critical areas_ colica f'1=24.3 - Promote rrtclusron of cn�e rutulti�ifer collection syslems in .site and arc hilectural rlesi�rn for non amble Nwater ray tii afer storasre ural use, tlrereh s} 'al`tmZY potable (drinking) waicrfoi ingestion. Crot 1 Cf -25 - Provide water to the Caty elislina cStottters and or inure develominenl Con istemtt with the short mild von; range crouls' o the Crt Polky. CF -2.5.1 -- Maintain a constant SMply of munteipal water bi- existing, and future c1iSlOmems ti�bLllLftlfrC tic'velo7meni Consistent ii, ith the shorl and Ion iictuwcplamniYt x ,�ocrk5• o the CItL Pott `Ir -2 S 2 — lr crotei _ c_Y 7tlrW-lit )J'oV�f?2c_i7t ?fro [� �f'tS ]2CerINC� lt)_J?2t=Pl tI7t C)htble tib afer SUpfJI-} aF?d re�"tf'(?lE'Cttf3tt nt,'PtA Of cul rent (L457Unt!'YS and the forecast'vti2ire demand ti ithm the arcus ,Nei ved bi the Cid of tient 1,Valer Svslem. Policy CF -25.3 — tdentifj, and implement necesOar) to construct cttt)dtcd TmjmYOlGYnent j)ro/eels lt) rneei eilSidJ1� aattl ftttar8 S�Sleitd reC�Wlremet2lS cnld jyojcC led rrD�, bt tli. Poliev CF -25.4 lwylt'1 of - a mamicnance prfJQrarn to ensure the sysiem is operated as Cl f'cieudi, Cls possihi€' Unh--C the Cirij, lnfm-cwructuiv .'Lkwyfm2went Svyem to l) stack bj'4teatt comlmoneJtl trtVc'ntol�, 2) retord nt(anteiatitice iiis'tory, aiid 3) pmTmtltaCe 34 35 iia-eveniali e tru�tnfcnuncc �i Ork schedvlc< for the, Miter si stem udJ usiruc:ture Polier (T255 -- Fnsurc> system capacity Ox sources pump stations transnussion malas etc) cs sttffictent to meet current andprotecte yak day demand and fire tlw conditions Poliev CF-25.6 - Seek to meet ftture sully needs with existing and new sources of s�vUly under the C it's owiierslttT� orpartncrugx Polier C F =25.7 Afointom an c icient 3water zrr tY si�stcrrr through thc� ident tccation and reTcltr cif Isar i-F�rrtrolr !<zlkzz e atuz «thei water ,s i tem losses and I edticinl; other �I ,stcm watei uses as there ntoven-cos_t_ckctrve_ Goal CF-26 –.Protect 17uhlic health and sa et > h ' Providing an adec trate su v 7lv of hr >h c ualtt ivatei to the C'Ltvs customers, The City-will pursue stens to ensure; that it_will corftinye to meet or cIXCCC t all water-analav lairs and standan& Poliev CF-26.1– -tlaiwatna strw (,n wwater gv(Lhty monitorirf y ailrl dross-conrree tion Iwntlof' consistent with current federal and staic drittking water" regulations zpmgrarn Policy CF-26.2 – Manuatn adequate water sg)I21v and infiwiructure to meet water ai.item needs and fire flow dernund,% throughout the areas served h� the (`its Ao ic)' CF 26..3 - l ttilize ivasonahle measures to protect the Water gstem and the iyater quabl and quantitE provided to customers Giyc i2i iortty to those SegIrlty Im_j?romnents Idenrjted as hetrtg tl?C most curie 1 or those pr( vldirtgy-the most Cost c ecrnv bene it to the seater system Poliey CF-26.4 -- Develop and maintain an emergencv response Plein to eliminate o1 I-Ptl71l e the �tf,, IJLcgLq znWL E'L.S to customens and the water Sl sign? IIt the,' et Nat & an este)XenCV Pnlicy C,- 26.5 — ,l inure staff are continuously avadab tCJ Y85'nOnd tai YL'ater J'tisT('m ZSSt1('S and cmer enciay Goal Y-27 – The Ot , n Kent regio wzes a clean water sypplv as a critical and finite resource atH1 svlll secure the health and s'afe'ty of the e'ILStomC'1S thYOu h pr'tJleCtCt7n o? ctXmun'gand future groundwater resouiye,S fiom contamination. 35 36 Ealicy CF-27.1 — Par LwRLwtLin w,,�onal cff—orts 'C's vi �-'ludln Ina nor lanacd to the South ater Collunitlec Polict, CF 272 — fwablish a groundwater monaorinZ netwoik for earli, detection of poiennai contamination in aquifcrs Polier C17-27.3 - Nott, all atylicable molaton, and emmmo, nepoiisc agyencios of the Poliet CF- 774 back and pi oxide commenA on land use applications ii chin ii ellhewl praicetion aveas Fallon up on till of those identified as crealim, potential r7sk to the Pv 101111pvtections are in n1ace or (ire determined to not t the tit ater LVL tE'Y A yp Eolig, CF-27.5— kknrllyand ,tot yv.s in the T*Ilhead Protection Prwram Provich., comments to tpliCalJlC g-Loyndivater resoyrceS Poli"CF-276 - ]-,ducale residents businesses and yl he o�nci � o �identi ed tetanal warces /it arca.about ayu,,firprotection Policy CF-27.7- Eneourmyc the use of Best Afanakement Practices in land maaa,�,enzew aclivities to reduce the u.se of pesticides and fertilizers Polier CF-27.8 — Pirmote the use of native landscaping to reduce the need for pesticide a t I 1 l jerrtlizer—app 11 an! o; I Goal CY-28 Maintain the econowit, vityliti of the 0tv hv ensurntiZ adc(lifat( l E aur , u LS_�_12,21 (11YI/L 11h, to meet ex7411ng and fuliire customer needs, am I future &-velopmeni em Plolecred tome the shortt] long range wIs of thc Cn, x i -.tM -- -" --t -- ---- ---- -- --- Goal CF-29 A-leel Water U'se Ediciencv Goals and implement additional ivater conservation prem y c5 to ensure the efficient use of water resources. P1 O)ky-�E:29, Implement.1— ewdnate and monitor measures to meet the Citv's adopted fkater Use Efliciencv Goals Poliev CF-29 2 —Develop and implement on-going educational activities regardLtLiz water conservatioi-i as i(knjjired in rhe Waier-Sy.s.1cm bial-s-not linuicd to the annual fl,' ter Fcylival, speakknaW112ulg�c f 111% bo-) -- - - - ------ -- e progyrym� and utilizin 36 thecio ' t, chsite Policv 29.3 —Provide rehatec for low wafer use todets and �rci„zany maciait3cs as 1hc71� fes_ to the Water L,se EYficienci, Goals p ligN tT 29.4 — Proinnte the vse o _jautiv, and drought resistant lints in lgnd_sca in public and private projects to reduce the need jor irri ag icon. PolicN, CF-29.5 — Include consuati tivc water use data on custoiricr halls to eru°oura c iratci conservation. Policy CF-29.6 — Develop and implement a wetter rata structure that promotes the e �cieitt use o tirater TRANSPORTATION SERVICES & FACILITIES GOALS & POLICIES The goals, policies and levels -of -service (LOS) related to the provision of transportation services and facilities are contained in the Transportation Element of this Comprehensive Plan and the future Comprehensive Transportation Plan to be completed in 2004. Essential Public Facilities Goals & Policies The City of Kent has established siting criteria for essential public facilities, which are defined by the State in RCW 36.70A 200(1) to "include those facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities and state or regional transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47 06 140, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and in-patient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, group homes, and secure community transition facilities as defined in RCW 7109 020 ” The following goals and policies reaffirm Kent's commitment to a fair process for locating such facilities. Goal CF -3046 - The City shall participate in a cooperative inter -jurisdictional process to determine siting of essential public fatalities of a county -wide, regional, or state-wide nature Policy CF -304-6.1 - Proposals for siting essential public facilities within the City of Kent or within the City's growth boundary shall be reviewed for consistency with the City s Comprehensive Plan during the initial stages of the proposal process Policy CF -3010.2 - When warranted by the special character of the essential facility, the City shall apply the regulations and criteria of Kent Zoning Code Section 15 04150, Special use combining district, to applications for siting such facilities to insure adequate review, including public participation. Conditions of approval, including design conditions, conditions, shall be imposed upon such uses in the interest of the welfare of the City and the protection of the environment 37 Policy CF -3-0 -6.3 - In the principally permitted or conditional use sections of the zoning code, the City shall establish, as appropriate, locations and development standards for essential public facilities which do not warrant consideration through the special use combining district regulations Such facilities shall include but not be limited to small inpatient facilities and group homes Goal CF -314-7 - The City shall participate in a cooperative inter jurisdictional process to resolve issues of mitigation for any disproportionate financial burden which may fall on the jurisdiction which becomes the site of a facility of a state-wide, regional or county -wide nature 38