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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
7:00 PM
Chambers
THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING DUE TO THE COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY
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Please call 253-856-5700 or email CityCouncil@KentWA.gov to provide
public comment.
Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Toni Troutner
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Les Thomas
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Appointment to the Public Facilities District Board
B. Community Events
C. Public Safety Report
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting May 19, 2020
C. Councilmember's Reports
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on the Ordinance Adopting the Targeted Residential Area
Investment Program - Adopt
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
During the coronavirus emergency, please send comments to
Citycouncil@KentWA.gov or call 253-856-5700.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - May 5, 2020 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - May 5, 2020
7:00 PM
3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
May 12, 2020 4:00 PM
B. Mill Creek at 76th Ave. Flood Protection Improvements – Drainage
Easement, Access Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement -
Authorize
C. Appoint Zenovia Harris to the Public Facilities District Board of Directors -
Approve
D. Re-allocation of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funds for Business
Recovery Efforts - Authorize
E. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments between
January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020 - Adopt
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. BIDS
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at
KentWA.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's
Office in advance at 253-856-5725. For TDD relay service, call the Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1.
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Administration
• The Executive Leadership Team has talked
through possible budget reduction
strategies including the use of fund balance
(our savings account for a rainy day), use
of other one-time funds and grants, and
individual department directors’ ideas to
reduce their departments’ budgets. We
expect to announce decisions the third
week of May.
• The team has also reviewed capital
projects for cost-savings
opportunities. Our goal is to keep as much
construction moving forward as possible
our capital dollars leverage a lot of outside
grant money and it’s a great time to bid
projects.
• The economic development team continues
to look for new ways to support our
struggling small business
community. We’re currently looking at
using some city CARES dollars as well as a
portion of the county’s CARES dollars for a
small business grant program.
• The Recovery Team continues to prepare
for an eventual return to work for office-
based employees. We’re still a ways away
from reopening our public counters (the
governor’s plan puts reopening in Phase 3)
and requiring telecommuting employees to
return to the office (the governor has said
anyone who can telecommute should
continue to telecommute for the
foreseeable future). That said, we’re
exploring ways to bring back office-based
employees who really want to come back
to the office. Our Teamsters employees
returned to normal schedules the week of
May 11.
City Clerk’s Office
• The City Clerk’s Office responded to 519
requests for public records and processed
79 requests for body-worn camera video
over the past 30 days.
• Over 50 contracts were processed and
uploaded into Laserfiche. Visit
Documents.kentwa.gov to access
contracts.
• The Clerk’s Office continues to coordinate
weekly remote city council meetings, and
publish and distribute agenda materials.
• The Clerk’s Office continues working with
the IT Department on the rollout of
Laserfiche, the electronic records
management system.
Permitting
• Since Governor Inslee lifted the restrictions
on many types of construction activity in
late April, our permit center has seen a
corresponding increase in activity, and
requests for field inspections have more
than doubled over early April. A detailed
update will be provided in the next CAO
report.
Economic Development
• On May 7, the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee met to address the fallout of
projected plummeting revenues. Because
hoteliers report 75-95% reduction in
occupancy rates, the committee cancelled
its grant-making process for the remainder
ADMINISTRATION
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
May 19, 2020
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of 2020, and reduced previously awarded
grants. The committee voted to use some
savings from cancelled awards to help
cover costs of ECD staff providing direct
business support, mitigation services and
marketing activities to help recover the
hospitality industry.
• ECD plays a coordination role in South King
County economic development,
participating in the Southside Mitigation
and Recovery Task Force and holding
conference calls with neighboring economic
development managers to discuss
leveraging coming federal resources for
business assistance.
• In an economic disaster recovery
coordination role with partners at Impact
WA (the state’s manufacturing extension
partnership) and Aerospace Joint
Apprenticeship Committee, staff are
brainstorming elements to include in a
“manufacturer’s reopening care package”.
Initial funding, which could scale with any
future relief revenues, includes Federal
monies for factory site assessments and
reports on industry specific safety
protocols. ECD’s Port of Seattle
Partnership funding may be utilized to
provide training for dislocated workers
(competency trainings in areas like OHSA
practices or Blueprint reading) and
subsidized wages to incentivize rehiring in
tracks with good wage progression in
apprenticeship. Green River College’s
growth in training dollars would also be
placed into those baskets.
• ECD staff is working with Green River
College to design a web portal to
coordinate the intake and distribution of
COVID relief applications from businesses
seeking help. With several business
assistance centers, non-profits, and
Community Development Finance
Institutions all working in south King
County to get resources to where they are
needed, the goal is to streamline referrals
between agencies, and increase awareness
of the many agencies working to help
Kent’s business community recover.
• ECD staff is strategizing with King County
counterparts regarding the use of
Community Development Block Grants for
the long recovery period to come. Ideas
being considered include business
assistance in the form of revolving loan
funds given the Attorney General is now
allowing public agencies to provide direct
grants and loans for this purpose.
• The real estate industry interest in Kent
continues despite the crisis. Staff field calls
on the city’s evolving policies on
multifamily tax exemptions, unlisted sites
for redevelopment, as well as questions
from relocating businesses.
• ECD continues outreach to Kent’s business
community to ensure awareness and
participation in regional marketing efforts,
i.e. online regional map of restaurants
offering take-out/delivery, local restaurant
directory, the Saving Local campaign (sale
of gift cards), as well as participation in
second round of C-19 impacts survey to
ensure Kent’s business impacts are
documented.
• ECD is recruiting businesses to feature in a
video project by Multimedia to illustrate
how Kent companies are managing through
the pandemic.
• Ongoing research of new grants, and
status of federal financial supports for
inclusion on C-19 Business Resources
webpage.
Long Range Planning
• Long-Range Planning submitted Kent's
yearly population estimate data to the
Office of Financial Management, despite the
lack of hard copy data which has previously
been very helpful in checking the numbers.
OFM releases official population estimates
in June.
• Long-Range Planning has been working
with consultants and neighboring cities to
refine the data for the South King Housing
(SoKiHo) "Framework" phase of the
Department of Commerce grant. The data
appears to validate many assumptions
while also giving a far more detailed
picture on the type of housing that has
been built in the last 15 years. Results
from this work will be available in June,
and will likely be helpful for years to come
as it is the broadest and deepest data dive
any city has done in recent memory. Staff
have also been hard at work developing
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the scope for the second phase of
this grant, and anticipate putting an RFP
out mid-summer.
Rental Housing Inspection Program
• RHIP staff are sending out a revised notice
to West Hill/Valley landlords to provide an
updated 2020 inspection schedule. We
understand that inspections and related
repairs are difficult to accomplish at the
current time due to COVID-19. Thus, we
are extending the 2020 inspection deadline
by 60 days. Landlords will now have until
January 1 to complete inspections and
repairs.
• Outstanding 2019 re-inspections will be
given until the end of August to complete
their repairs. E-mails will be sent to those
properties this week.
• We now have a total of 43 COVID-19
related unemployment claims. In the past
2 weeks we have also received 10
fraudulent unemployment claims for
employees who are fully employed by the
city. All these employees have been
notified of the fraud and those claims have
been identified to WA State Employment
Security as fraudulent.
• Meetings are occurring with all Unions
separately regarding budget.
• Meeting with Finance to understand fully
loaded rate used for OT calculations –
determine what compensation should be
used to calculate OT.
• Comp and recruitment HCMA meetings are
occurring at various times throughout the
week.
• Working on job description consolidation.
• We are finalizing our test scripts for HCM
testing and there will be a candidate
workshop on May 15 for the Commander
promotional in Police. We have additional
testing scheduled for May 27 (Work
Performance Rating), as well as the
Command, Skills and Abilities assessment
on June 4.
Recreation System Replacement
• Deliver a recreation management system
for Parks’ recreation staff to input, manage
and maintain customer accounts,
memberships, programs, facility rentals,
and leagues in support of its operations.
Kiva Replacement (Amanda)
• Replace Kiva with a new enterprise
permitting system including integration
with GIS, Wireless for inspectors,
Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
Inspection Scheduling, Web Access for
Citizens, Service Requests, Code
Enforcement, ad hoc Query and Reporting
system.
Information Technology operational support
for May 1, 2020 to May 12, 2020
Number of tickets opened – 156
Number of tickets closed – 203
• Assisted city departments with several
contracting issues that have arisen in light
of the COVID-19 emergency.
• Attended meetings with Emergency
Management and have started preparations
for returning legal staff to the office.
• Assisted Parks with significant review and
revision to their bid and project
specifications for the renovation of West
Fenwick Park, which work is expected to
cost around $3 million.
• Reviewed tech contract for IT’s acquisition
of the SeeClickFix application, which will
replace the Resident Request Tracking
System.
• Advised ECD and prepared ordinance
regarding the temporary housing of the
homeless in Kent.
• Performed research and advised the Police
Department regarding liability issues
surrounding domestic violence calls and the
mandatory arrest requirement.
• Conducted a review of Law Department
periodical and book subscriptions and
FINANCE
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW
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reduced subscriptions substantially to
reduce expenditures.
• Continued preparation of a request for
proposal for medical services at the Kent
Correction Facility.
• Contacted the Court’s vender for alcohol
monitoring device services for DUI court
participants. There was concern about the
continuation of monitoring of two
defendants due to the vender’s business
challenges.
• Between April 28 – May 8, 2020:
o Received 149 new criminal cases for
filing consideration from the Police
Department. Fifty-five of those cases
were for people who were booked into
custody and 94 of the cases were for
people who remain out of custody
pending a filing decision.
o Filed 143 criminal cases with the court.
• Reviewed approximately 264 hours of
Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage.
• Attended the daily in-court jail calendar.
• Given proclamations from the Governor
and the Kent Municipal Court, worked to
change case approach in response to
COVID-19 including:
o Prepared all cases that were originally
set for the July and August jury terms
to ensure they were immediately ready
to proceed to trial when court resumes.
While it is still unknown when jury trials
will recommence, the cases for people
currently in custody are routinely being
set to the next jury term as a means of
tracking them.
o Answered emails, texts and phone calls
from police officers, Kent Municipal
Court, defense attorneys, and witnesses
concerning case impacts due to COVID-
19.
o Reviewed and advised KPD on new case
law, legislation and emergent issues
regarding COVID 19.
o Two prosecutors attended an in-person
court meeting to discuss plans for re-
opening Kent Municipal Court, currently
scheduled for June 2, 2020.
o Reviewed over 600 pending criminal
cases to prioritize court hearings when
court re-opens.
o Staffed all DUI Court cases for status
and made decisions on how to proceed
during court closure including handled
six DUI Court hearings telephonically on
May 6, 2020.
o Reviewed missed infraction calendars
and contacted defense attorneys
regarding potential settlements.
• Continued to work with KPD on the
impacts of the new facial recognition
statute and the potential impacts on the
Police Department.
• Six prosecutors attended various free
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
webinars.
• Seven prosecutors attended a one-hour
CLE on traffic stops.
• Held two prosecutor team meetings.
• Continued to assist the Clerk’s office with
public records requests as needed, and
Public Works, ECD, IT and Parks with many
high priority contracts and development
projects, including property rights and
access issues involving Naden Avenue.
• Assisted the HR Department in many
sensitive employment and labor related
matters.
Recreation
• Recreation staff, with production support
from Multi-Media, continue creating weekly
video’s featuring STEM activities, exercise,
healthy cooking demos and sports skills.
We continue to work with artists and
agents to obtain digital content during this
time of canceled live performances to share
on Facebook, to our database of ticket
buyers, and on the Kent Parks at Home
website. E-sports enthusiasts are taking
part in staff hosted Madden sports
tournaments three nights per week. Staff
continue to reach out to our participants
through Zoom check-ins.
• Staff are preparing for a return to
programming through collaboration with
other parks departments, researching
standards and best practices outlined by
public health professionals, participating in
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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statewide webinars and Zoom meetings
with colleagues, and collecting participant
feedback regarding interests and
willingness to return to programs.
• Youth Teen staff continue to partner with
local churches, Union Gospel Mission and
Kent Activity Senior Center to provide
meals to families in need at various
apartment complexes across Kent. Meals
are currently delivered 3 times per week.
• Cultural programs staff are moving ahead
with the Summer Art Exhibit. We are
implementing a fully social-distanced and
100% contract-free art drop-off day on
Friday, May 29. The work of 19 artists will
be on display from June 3 through August
19, as the City Hall campus is reopening to
city employees and the public. To keep
within the guidelines of Washington’s
phased reopening plan, we will NOT hold
an opening reception for the show this
year. To make up for lower than usual
Centennial Building foot traffic and the lost
opportunity for artists and the public to
engage with each other in person, Cultural
staff is working with Multimedia to develop
gallery videos featuring a virtual gallery
tour and interviews with artists.
• Staff are exploring the possibility of
offering a slightly revised Summer Concert
Series. According to Governor Inslee’s
phased re-opening schedule, we should be
able to begin the concerts the second week
of July, as planned, if all goes well. Staff is
working on procedures and potential
changes to be able to offer the events
safely.
• Cultural programs staff are also
implementing a Kent Summer Concert
Series branded playlist on Spotify,
featuring music from all the concert artists.
If we are not able to hold the concerts this
year, this playlist will offer a way for
Summer Concert audiences to still access
the music they love hearing in the summer,
as well as a way for the artists to get their
music out to new people. If the concerts do
happen, the playlist will be a great “value
add” – providing an additional promotional
avenue and getting people excited about
coming to see the concerts live. Staff plans
to launch the playlist in early June.
• Spotlight Series plans are proceeding for
the 2020-2021 season. Staff is
renegotiating contracts to eliminate or
delay deposits and considering necessary
potential social distancing measures.
• We received an additional $20,000 in
4Culture funding for the 4Culture Creative
Consultancies/Downtown Art.
• 4Culture Creative Consultancies/Downtown
Art Plan and staff are currently engaged in
the contracting process with the
consultant. Most of the work is on hold due
to social distancing restrictions.
• The Kent Creates “Kaleidoscope” exhibit is
accepting submissions through June 30.
Twenty-five very colorful submissions have
been received so far and have provided
great material to share.
• Senior Center staff and volunteers packed
and delivered a two-week supply of 1,000
meals for Meals on Wheels recipients. The
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Foundation made a generous donation of
personal items to be included with each
delivery including items such as toilet
paper, paper towels, soap, cleaning items,
and hand sanitizer. Local service clubs
have donated funding and supplies to meet
future needs.
• Senior Center staff are conducting outreach
to seniors. Those in need of professional
counseling or mental health support are
being connected to our partners at Valley
Cities Counseling.
Human Services
• The Human Services funding application
process for 2021-2022 grant requests
closed May 5. Kent received 107
applications, while an additional 3
remained in draft form beyond the deadline
and will be considered incomplete/not
reviewed. The grand total request for funds
added up to $2,595,921 which is more
than double the amount of available
funding.
• Through the collaborative online process
across North/East/South King County more
than 280 submitted applications and the
collective requests totaled more than $26
million. Applicants were provided with an
additional month beyond the normal
deadline in response to challenges related
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to Covid-19. Technical assistance was
provided in-person early in the process and
remotely throughout. Staff will complete a
thorough completeness check before
beginning the in-depth application review
alongside our Human Services Commission.
Due to the application extension the
Human Services Commission is expected to
vote on final funding recommendations in
mid-July.
• Staff continues to work through the CDBG-
CV process. There are many steps that
must be taken to receive the funds,
including amending the most recent Annual
Action Plan, as well as our Citizen
Participation Plan to account for process
changes allowed due to Covid-19. Staff has
been meeting on a regular basis with our
HUD-representative and other entitlement
jurisdictions in King County. While HUD has
been slow to release guidance, staff is
considering options for an abbreviated
application process and considering
categories of need where additional funds
will be needed most.
• HUD announced the second wave of CDBG-
CV funding on May 11. The $1 billion
second round was based on a new formula
(public health needs, risk of transmission of
coronavirus, number of coronavirus cases
compared to the national average,
economic and housing market disruptions,
and other factors determined by HUD).
States will allocate the funds to
entitlement/non-entitlement communities.
Washington State will receive $23 million
and Human Services staff will be reaching
out to the Department of Commerce to
learn more about the process they will use
to disburse those funds.
• Human Services staff continue to meet
regularly with local community groups,
providers, public health and other
governmental entities to identify gaps in
services needed by our residents. While
distribution of food continues to be a gap
for some, great strides have been made
through new partnerships, and a well-
organized proactive community response.
Staff is also anticipating a sharp increase in
need for rent assistance once the
moratorium on eviction is lifted.
Significant crime activities/arrests/
investigations
• On May 4, two city of Kent vehicles
(assigned to the Engineering Department)
parked in the Centennial Parking garage,
were broken into and vandalized over the
weekend. CB radios, computer stands, a
smart level, and Romeo work boots were
stolen. The vehicles were ransacked, and
spray paint was used to damage the
interior of one of the vehicles.
• On May 5, an occupied Jeep with switched
license plates was observed. A passenger
quickly exited and hid in some bushes. The
Jeep was pulled over and the driver
stopped momentarily but then accelerated
away. The Jeep made a U-turn and tried to
ram a patrol car head-on. It fled south into
Auburn, lost a tire and crashed into a ditch.
The driver appeared to be high on heroin
and was arrested for attempted assault 2,
PSV, eluding, DUI and more. He had two
outstanding felony warrants, one of which
was for a controlled substance homicide.
The Jeep was stolen with stolen license
plates.
• On May 6, officers located an occupied
stolen vehicle at the Extended Stay hotel.
Consent to search was signed and multiple
items of stolen property, drugs, and almost
400 rounds of ammunition were recovered
from the stolen vehicle. KPD is working
with Extended Stay to get video to confirm
the drivers ID. This ongoing investigation
has now been connected to 13 victims of
stolen property and multiple Kent theft and
burglary cases.
• On May 8, a suspect entered the Safeway
store at 13101 Kent-Kangley Road. He
stole some items and exited out the front
doors. Loss Prevention attempted to stop
the suspect. The suspect placed his hand
in his pocket and told them he had a
gun. Loss Prevention backed off and called
911. The suspect walked away towards
the back of the Safeway. Officers arrived,
found the suspect and placed him under
arrest. Once the suspect was placed in the
patrol vehicle, the suspect spit at one of
POLICE
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our officers, hitting him in the glasses and
face.
• On May 10, officers arrested a suspect on a
$100,000 Robbery (carjacking) warrant out
of Union Gap.
• On May 12, officers were dispatched to the
24000 block of 35th Ave S regarding
armed subjects assaulting the occupants of
a residence. While Officers were
responding, Dispatch updated the
information, reports of shots being fired
and the suspects fleeing the scene. Officers
arrived on location to find one adult male
had been shot and was deceased. There
were two other adults, still on location that
had injuries from being physically
assaulted. Both victims were treated by
Puget Sound Fire and one was transported
to Harborview for further
evaluation. Preliminary information
suggests that the suspect is known to the
victims and it is believed that this incident
is specific to those involved. Detectives
have responded to the scene, they are
interviewing witnesses and examining
evidence to determine the sequence of
events that resulted with this shooting.
Events and awards
• Officer Matthew Fisher was commended for
locating and arresting a homicide suspect
on April 22.
Land Survey
• Processing topography field data for 228th
water replacement, West Hill reservoir &
Mill Creek re-establishment projects.
• Right-of-way boundaries for S. 212th St.,
Mill Creek re-establishment, ADA
easements & West Hill transmission main.
• Construction staking for Upper Mill Creek
dam, Meet Me on Meeker/Riverbend driving
range improvements and the 228th grade
separation.
GIS
• GIS Maps for: Environmental drainage
basins, multiple environmental FEMA
DFIRM updates and Parks grant funding.
• GIS Support for: Planning/ECD current &
future projects web map, CityWorks Asset
Management, Azure Cloud System & Storm
Asset Dataset Responsibilities for bridges
de-annexation.
Construction
• LID 363: S 224th St improvements – 88th
Ave S / S 218th St improvements – S 222nd
St to 94th Pl S (Ph 2): field activities have
resumed. The block wall on 88th Ave and
the 224th St bridge abutment were recently
tagged with graffiti. Both locations have
been cleaned up and repainted.
Construction of the pond access road is
taking place this week. Scheduling of the
pond liner installation is pending.
• 228th St. Union Pacific Railroad grade
separation bridge and roadway (Ph 5 of 5):
Contractor onsite with reduced work force
as they work through new Covid-19
protocols. Wet vault #1 elevation
modifications are complete. Rail Pros safety
flagger returned Monday, May 11. Girder
set on hold for another month pending
girder erection plan approval from UPRR.
Scarsella has indicated in discussions that
material supplies are likely to be impacted
because of Covid-19 response. Initial
restart demand is high, so rebar supplies
appear to be pushed a month or more at
this time. Scarsella working to place all
remaining orders as soon as possible to get
in line. The full closure of S 228th St from
72nd Ave S to 76th Ave S (4th Ave N) with
detour will be in place for the duration of
the project. The Interurban trail is
temporarily open for use. A temporary
closure will be scheduled and implemented
when contract work resumes following the
suspension of work on the site due to
Covid-19 safety concerns. There is no
access to either direction of S 228th St.
from the trail outside of the fenced
pathway as this is an active construction
site.
• Upper Mill Creek dam improvements and
diversion structure replacement: Prepping
the existing dam face for the new dam face
that will provide the additional dam height
and storage capacity is ongoing.
• Green River Natural Resource Area
(GRNRA) south stormwater pump station:
Both generator shelter and garage have
completed CMU wall placement and steel
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header beams. Roof truss placement this
week.
• Meet Me on Meeker sidewalk / Riverbend
driving range improvements: Grading for
concrete flatwork along Meeker Street
ongoing. Electricians installing conduit and
electrical appurtenances. Storm pipe
installation in the driving range’s new
parking lot is beginning this week.
• Holiday of Kent (25035-104th Ave SE) –
Right-of-way work is proceeding this week
with the installation of sewer across 104th
Ave. Water main connections will take
place the following Monday. This work will
take place during daytime hours and
message boards are in place.
• GRE West Meeker – 64th & Meeker (6500 W
Meeker) – The contractor is finishing
preparation of a traffic bypass on Meeker
St. to construct a new concrete elevated
crosswalk across Meeker St. Though not
confirmed, it is expected this bypass will be
implemented and crosswalk construction
will proceed within the following week or
two.
• Puget Sound Energy Utility Upgrades – As
part of PSE’s utility upgrade project,
Lakeside Industries will be performing
grind and overlay work on S 196th St and S
194th St between the Green River and 64th
Ave S between the hours of 7:00 am and
6:00 pm. This work will also be taking
place on 66th Ave S from S 196th St to
190th St during the same work
hours. Multiple lane closures with traffic
control will be in place for the duration of
this work.
Design
• 4th Ave and Willis Roundabout: Active
Construction Inc. is the apparent low
bidder at $4,759,759. Engineers estimate
was $5,143,204. Council approved award
on May 5. WSDOT construction and
maintenance agreement obtained.
• 76th Street Road Raising: Northwest
Cascade Inc. is the apparent low bidder at
$4,472,667.25. Engineers estimate was
$4,948,547. Council authorized award May
5.
• 2020 Overlays: Tucci & Sons Inc. is the
apparent low bidder at $1,882,037.50.
Engineers estimate was $2,438,550.
Council approved award on May 5.
• Meet Me on Meeker -Russell to GRE
development: Working with ECD on project
elements and cross section. Backchecking
cross-section with grant submittal.
• Signature Pointe Projects:
o Levee –meeting with Signature Pointe
Apartments property manager to
discuss right of entry for survey and
private utility locates.
o 251st Road Relocation – channelization
plan drafted. Utility relocation – topo
received underneath SR516 bridge to
allow for evaluation of roadway and
placement of utilities.
• West Hill Reservoir: 30% plans distributed
for two-week review. Comments due May
15.
• West Hill Transmission Main: Working to
determine placement of main on Veteran’s
Drive, including cost
comparison. Coordinating with ECD on
developer plans.
• 2019/20 Water Main Replacement – Reith
Road: Met with Parks and Rec to discuss
coordination with this project and Fenwick
Park improvements both estimated to be in
construction this summer. Design of 16”
watermain being finalized with 90%
comments due on May 12.
Environmental
• Construction Walk throughs: Staff are
continuing inspections and new
construction walk throughs. They are
responding to some obvious storm system
issues, including a stone cutting company
who put their process water overflow
discharge directly into the storm drain,
which flows into the Green River. Staff
spoke with the company and the property
owner and got the hoses removed. Staff
are working with this company on best
management practices, as well as getting
the system cleaned.
• Water System Plan: The Hydraulic Model
Viewing Application was finalized last week,
and is now and available for internal use.
• Downey Farmstead Restoration, Phase 3:
We are currently reviewing our final plans
and specifications for another phase of
construction on the Downey Farmstead
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Restoration project, with construction in
late summer 2020. Construction this year
will include excavation of approximately
25,000 cubic yards of material, installation
of habitat structures, and about 10,000
native plants. Construction on this phase
of the Downey Farmstead has been funded
by $1.4 million from the KC Flood Control
District.
• FEMA Flood Map Adoption and Flood
Hazard Regulation Code Revision: FEMA’s
required deadline for local agencies to
adopt and make effective FEMA’s updated
flood map is August 19, 2020, and city
adoption requires revisions to the city’s
flood hazard regulation Code. Coordination
with staff in Legal and ECD have been
ongoing to update the city’s
code. Adoption of the maps enables
property owners and residents in the city
to continue to purchase FEMA flood
insurance to reduce their risks to impacts
from flooding.
• Solid Waste Recycle Event on June 6: The
venue has been changed to the Kent
United Methodist Church parking lot. This
will be a modified event where we will only
collect batteries, Styrofoam, document
shredding, mattresses, electronics,
porcelain (toilets & sinks), cardboard, and
propane tanks. Large items that require 2
or more people to handle will not be
accepted so social distancing can be
observed.
Transportation
• The signal crew replaced aging decorative
streetlights on 1st Ave S between Titus St
and Gowe St with modern decorative
streetlights. The old streetlights were
constructed with opaque fiberglass
housings that have faded over time and did
not age well. The new streetlight fixtures
have a similar styling and have much
better lighting performance.
• Staff successfully submitted six
transportation grant applications for the
Puget Sound Regional Council King County
Grants Programs. Two each for
nonmotorized (Meeker/64th intersection
and Meeker/Riverwood Apartments
Frontage), preservation (S 212th St –
Green River to Orillia and East Valley –
196th to 212th), and larger agency (76th Ave
Road Raising – north segment and 224th
Phase 2 – 94th Pl S to S 216th St).
• PW Operations: operations are working
with full staff while implementing social
distancing measures for staff.
Administration, non-reps and management
are primarily telecommuting and available
via email, Teams or city cellphones. Crews’
project work is on hold and staff will be
focusing on normal maintenance and
resident requests, working singularly or in
small teams
Streets
• Street maintenance crews will be
performing shoulder sweeping on Military
Rd from city limit to city limit, Reith Rd,
The Panther Lake area on SE 192nd St, SE
200th St, 124th Ave SE, SE Lake Youngs
Way, 132nd Ave SE, 116th Ave SE and S
200th St, sidewalk sweeping on 256th Ave
SE and S 196th St, bridge cleaning on the
Russell Rd Bridge, Lake Meridian Bridge,
Don Wickstrom Bridge and S 228th St
Bridge, clean traffic islands on 62nd Ave S,
S 196th St and S 216th St, clean retaining
walls on Canyon Dr E, hot patch dig-out on
84th Ave S, hot patch shoulders on Military
Rd, blade shoulders on S 222nd St and
alleyway behind 410 Prospect Ave N. The
sidewalk crew will grind and repair on SR
181 and 68th Ave S. The concrete crew will
remove the concrete panel and asphalt on
68th Ave S.
• Signs and markings crew are doing sign
maintenance by request only, turning”
Watch for Ice” signs city wide, inspect
traffic control on S 192th St, remove “Deaf
Child” signs for work order #20-007, install
bases and signs for retro reflectivity
program on S 260th St/S 259th Pl. Solid
waste crew are responding to service
requests only.
• Water vegetation crews will be line
trimming and mowing at Pump station #5,
East Hill well, Blue Boy, 3.5 tank, Kent
Springs, Clark Springs, 212th treatment
plant, 208th well, O’Brien well and
Guiberson reservoir. Street vegetation
crews will be spraying on 132nd Ave SE,
Military Rd and W Valley Hwy and watering
planted beds and street trees in the
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downtown core, mow, water planted beds
and irrigation repair on S 212th St. The
Sidearm crew will be mowing on S 262nd
St, Frontage Rd, 144th Ave SE, 152nd Ave
SE, SE 256th St, SR 515 and 108th Ave SE.
The Wetland mitigation crew will be
transplanting and weeding pots at the
GRNRA Nursery, line trim and repair
irrigation on Frager Rd, spreading mulch
and line trimming at the Leber Property.
The Wetland maintenance crew will be
mowing and line trimming at Meridian
Glen, Parkview, Kingsley Glen, Brookside
Court, Meridian Valley Creek, Tahoma
Vista, Heather Glen and Rainier View
Estates. The Holding pond crew will be
mowing and line trimming at Country Club
North, Bishops Landing, Taylor Glen, Pacific
Park, Meridian Pacific, Meridian Ridge,
Hawkesbury, Dravon, Southridge, Eagle
Creek Tract B, LOE Estates Division 1 and
4, Shamrock Park, James Place, The Village
at Soos Creek and Woodford Place
Water
• Staff have completed the installation of
new control systems for the wells at the
Kent Springs water source and are working
on start-up and testing of equipment. The
212th Street Water treatment plant will be
running so staff can collect the final round
of sampling for the unregulated
contaminate monitoring rule fourth cycle
(UCMR4). Maintenance activities continue
with fire hydrant exercising and water main
valve turning. The West Hill reservoir
project continues to move forward with the
30% design plan reviews out for review.
Storm
• Storm crews will perform storm line
cleaning at SE 256th St, 132nd Ave SE, SE
240th and SE 256th St, traffic control on S
224th St, dig out pond on 95th Pl S and S
222nd St, culvert repair at 4126 S 243rd St,
potholing for utilities on SE 248th St and
digging ditches on SE 248th St. The crew
will also be performing National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
assessing at SE 234th St, S 232nd St, SE
219th Pl and SE 228th, pumping at SE 228th
St and E Temperance St and repairs at
144th Ave SE.
Sewer
• Sewer crews will perform manhole change
outs, reblots, inspections and easement
maintenance on the East Hill, sewer station
wet wells clean out, storm TV inspection on
84th Ave S.
Fleet/Warehouse
• The Warehouse crew continues to maintain
the shops yard keeping it clean and picked
up and maintaining the wash rack,
assisting with CDL training, receiving parts
and inventory orders and posting to stock
or work orders.
• Fleet crews will be working on two new
vehicle set ups, putting new vehicles into
service, remove one police vehicle from
service, two mower repairs and scheduled
and nonscheduled repairs. The Radio Shop
is programing radios, preparing vehicles for
auction, removing vehicles from service
and working on new vehicle set up.
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DATE: May 19, 2020
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Ordinance Adopting the Targeted
Residential Area Investment Program - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4360, designating Downtown Kent and
Midway as Targeted Residential Areas for purposes of ad valorem property
tax exemptions pursuant to RCW 84.14.
SUMMARY: The Washington State Legislature passed Second Substitute Senate Bill
5387 in 1995, “Taxation of New and Rehabilitated Multi-Unit Dwellings in Urban
Centers.” The legislature found that attracting and maintaining permanent residents
to urban centers, a key planning concept related to growth management, would
help alleviate the detrimental conditions and social liability that can exist in the
absence of a viable residential population.
To stimulate new residential opportunities within urban centers, a tax incentive was
implemented that exempted the value of new housing construction or rehabilitation
from ad valorem property taxation for ten years. This chapter, 84.14 RCW, was
subsequently amended to include two levels of tax exemption-an eight-year
exemption and a twelve-year exemption, with the latter stipulating affordability
requirements. The exemption only applies to the value of the improvements or
buildings; property tax based on the value of the land is still collected under the
program.
Attracting residential growth to downtown and activity centers is a core tenet of the
City of Kent’s Comprehensive Plan and Economic Development Plan. The City’s
adopted Midway Subarea Plan (2011), and updated Downtown Subarea Action Plan
(2013) both call for residential growth to capitalize on high-capacity transit and
other infrastructure.
Use of the exemption laid out in Chapter 84.14 RCW has become common practice
for development in the Puget Sound region; the vast majority of neighboring cities
have adopted such programs. The City of Kent has previously utilized the program
as well, until it expired on June 30, 2019. This version of the program designates
greater Downtown Kent and most of the Midway subarea as Residential Targeted
Areas (RTAs) for the purposes of the program, in keeping with adopted land use
policy regarding density and growth near transit. The proposal also includes
requirements for affordability levels that align with this adopted land use policy, as
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well as a requirement for structured or underground parking to ensure development
utilizes urban land efficiently.
With development costs high, subsidies and incentives are seen as standards in the
region. As the Puget Sound population continues to grow, Kent is competing with
other jurisdictions where rents are higher, but construction costs the same. The
proposal builds off the state program with a city-led vision for dense urban growth
near high-capacity transit, and is key to the City’s economic future.
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Targeted Residential Investment Program MFTE KCC 3.25 Repeal Replace
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ORDINANCE NO. 4360
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, repealing Chapter 3.25 of
the Kent City Code, entitled “Multifamily Dwelling
Tax Exemptions,” and replacing it with a new
Chapter 3.25, entitled “Targeted Residential
Investment Program,” and designating greater
Downtown Kent and Midway as residential targeted
areas.
RECITALS
A. The Washington State Legislature passed Second Substitute
Senate Bill 5387 in 1995, “Taxation of New and Rehabilitated Multi-Unit
Dwellings in Urban Centers.” The legislature found that attracting and
maintaining permanent residents to urban centers, a key planning concept
related to growth management, would help alleviate the detrimental
conditions and social liability that can exist in the absence of a viable
residential population. To stimulate new residential opportunities within
urban centers, a tax incentive was implemented that exempted the value
of new housing construction or rehabilitation from ad valorem property
taxation for ten years. This chapter, 84.14 RCW, was subsequently
amended to include two levels of tax exemption—an eight-year exemption
and a twelve-year exemption, with the latter stipulating affordability
requirements.
B. Attracting residential growth to downtown and activity centers
is a core tenet of the City of Kent’s Comprehensive Plan and Economic
Development Plan. The City’s adopted Midway Subarea Plan (2011), and
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updated Downtown Subarea Action Plan (2013) both call for residential
growth to capitalize on high-capacity transit and other infrastructure.
Transit-oriented development and growth in urban centers are also key
frameworks in King County’s Countywide Planning Policies and Puget
Sound Regional Council’s draft Vision 2050.
C. Use of the exemption laid out in Chapter 84.14 RCW has
become common practice for development in the Puget Sound; the vast
majority of neighboring cities have adopted programs utilizing the
exemption. The City of Kent has previously utilized the program as well; it
expired on June 30, 2019.
D. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) responsible official
has determined that the proposed code amendments are procedural in
nature, and further SEPA analysis is not required.
E. By resolution on April 21, 2020, the City Council expressed its
intent to designate the greater Downtown Kent and Midway Residential
Targeted Areas. On May 19, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to
consider its designation of these areas as Residential Targeted Areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Repeal. Chapter 3.25 of the Kent City Code entitled
“Multifamily Dwelling Tax Exemptions,” is repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. – New Chapter. A new Chapter 3.25 of the Kent City
Code is enacted as follows.
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CHAPTER 3.25
TARGETED RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 3.25.010. Purpose. As provided for in Chapter 84.14 RCW,
the purpose of this chapter is to provide limited exemptions from ad
valorem property taxation for multifamily housing in designated urban
centers to:
1. Encourage increased residential opportunities within urban
centers designated by the City Council as residential targeted areas; and
2. Stimulate new construction on vacant and underutilized sites
and the rehabilitation of existing vacant and underutilized buildings for
multifamily housing in residential targeted areas to increase and improve
housing opportunities; and
3. Assist in directing future population growth in designated
urban centers, thereby reducing development pressure on single-family
residential neighborhoods; and
4. Achieve development densities which are more conducive to
transit use in designated urban centers.
Sec. 3.25.020. Definitions. When used in this chapter, the
following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context
indicates otherwise:
1. Administrator means the Kent economic development director
or his/her designee.
2. Multifamily housing means one or more new multi-story
buildings designed for permanent residential occupancy, each with four or
more dwelling units.
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3. Owner means the property owner of record.
4. Permanent residential occupancy means multifamily housing
that provides either rental or owner occupancy on a nontransient basis.
This includes owner-occupied or rental accommodation that is leased for a
period of at least one month. This excludes hotels and motels that
predominately offer rental accommodation on a daily or weekly basis.
5. Residential targeted areas include (a) the geographic area of
greater Downtown Kent bordered generally by Titus Street, the Green
River, Willis Street, South 240th/James Street, and Cloudy Street, and
only including zones that permit multifamily housing, and (b) the Midway
subarea as laid out in the Midway Subarea Plan, which geographic area is
bordered generally by Interstate 5 on the east, and the city limits on the
west and south. See Exhibits A and B to the ordinance establishing this
chapter for maps of the greater Downtown Kent Residential Targeted Area
and Midway Residential Targeted Area, respectively.
Sec. 3.25.030. General terms of the tax exemptions
A. Duration of exemption. The value of improvements qualifying under
this chapter is exempt from ad valorem property taxation beginning
January 1st of the year immediately following the calendar year after
issuance of the final certificate of tax exemption.
B. Limits on exemption. The exemption does not apply to the value of
land or to the value of improvements not qualifying under this chapter, nor
does the exemption apply to increases in assessed valuation of land and
nonqualifying improvements. This chapter does not apply to increases in
assessed valuation made by the assessor on nonqualifying portions of
buildings and value of land nor to increases made by lawful order of a
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county board of equalization, the Department of Revenue, or a county, to
a class of property throughout the county or specific area of the county to
achieve the uniformity of assessment or appraisal required by law. At the
conclusion of the exemption period, the new housing cost shall be
considered as new construction for the purposes of Chapter 84.55 RCW.
Sec. 3.25.040. General project eligibility. A proposed project
must meet the specific project eligibility requirements of the Residential
Targeted Area provided in this chapter and the following general
requirements in order to be considered for a property tax exemption:
A. Location. The project must be located within a designated residential
targeted area as defined in KCC 3.25.020. If any portion of a legally
created lot is within the residential targeted area, then the entire lot shall
be deemed to lie within the residential targeted area.
B. Tenant displacement. Prior to approval of an application under KCC
3.25.060, the applicant shall provide the administrator with documentation
satisfactory to the administrator that RCW 84.14.030 has been complied
with, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. All tenants of residential rental structures on the project site
have been notified per state statute of the termination of their tenancy;
2. The applicant’s efforts to refer tenants to similar, alternative
housing resources; and
3. Any other actions the applicant has taken to minimize the
hardship on tenants whose tenancies will be terminated by the proposed
project.
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C. Size. The project must include at least 4 units of multifamily
housing. At least 50 percent of the space within the proposed project shall
be intended for permanent residential occupancy.
D. Proposed completion date. New construction or rehabilitation of
multifamily housing must be completed within three years from the date of
approval of the application.
E. Compliance with guidelines and standards. The project must be
designed to comply with the City’s comprehensive plan, building, fire,
housing, and zoning codes, downtown design review guidelines,
multifamily design review, mixed use design review as applicable, and any
other applicable regulations. The project must comply with any other
standards and guidelines adopted by the City Council for the residential
targeted area.
F. Parking. Parking shall be located in structured parking garages,
under buildings, or underground.
G. On-site management. Projects creating one hundred (100) or more
rental units under this section must include 24-hour, 7-day-per-week on-
site management by a company with at least five years of experience in
rental management.
H. Use of existing financial incentive programs. The project shall not be
eligible for exemption under this chapter if its construction is being aided
in whole, or in part, by any local, state or federal financial incentives, tax
credits, or other grant funding programs.
Sec. 3.25.050. Midway Residential Targeted Area Guidelines.
In the Midway Residential Targeted Area, only new construction projects
shall be eligible for tax exemptions under this chapter as follows:
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A. 8-Year Exemption. The value of new housing construction
improvements qualifying under this chapter is exempt from ad valorem
property taxation for eight successive years beginning January 1st of the
year immediately following the calendar year of issuance of the certificate.
B. 12-Year Exemption. The value of new housing construction
improvements qualifying under this chapter is exempt from ad valorem
property taxation for twelve successive years beginning January 1st of the
year immediately following the calendar year of issuance of the certificate,
if twenty percent of the residential units will be rented or sold as affordable
housing units to low-income households. For purposes of this subsection,
low-income household means a single person, family, or unrelated persons
living together whose adjusted income is at or below thirty percent of the
median family income adjusted for family size for King County, as reported
by the United States department of housing and urban development. For
the purposes of housing intended for owner occupancy, affordable housing
means residential housing that is within the means of low-income
households.
Sec. 3.25.060. Downtown Residential Targeted Area
Guidelines. In the Downtown Residential Targeted Area, new
construction, conversion, and rehabilitation projects shall be eligible for tax
exemptions under this chapter as follows:
A. 8-Year Exemption. The value of new housing construction,
conversion, and rehabilitation improvements qualifying under this chapter
is exempt from ad valorem property taxation for eight successive years
beginning January 1st of the year immediately following the calendar year
of issuance of the certificate.
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B. 12-Year Exemption. The value of new housing construction,
conversion, and rehabilitation improvements qualifying under this chapter
is exempt from ad valorem property taxation for twelve successive years
beginning January 1st of the year immediately following the calendar year
of issuance of the certificate, if all of the residential units will be sold as
affordable housing units for owner occupancy to moderate-income
households. For purposes of this subsection, moderate-income household
means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose
adjusted income is between 100 and 120 percent of the median family
income adjusted for family size for King County, as reported by the United
States department of housing and urban development. For the purposes of
housing intended for owner occupancy, affordable housing means
residential housing that is within the means of moderate-income
households.
Sec. 3.25.070. Application procedure. A property owner who
wishes to propose a project for a tax exemption shall complete the
following procedures:
A. The application provided by the City shall be filed with the
administrator along with the required initial application fee of $1,000. The
application shall be filed prior to the issuance of the building permit for the
project.
B. A complete application shall include:
1. A completed City of Kent application form setting forth the
grounds for the exemption.
2. A brief written description of the project, and floor and site
plans of the proposed project, which may be revised by the owner,
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provided such revisions are made and presented to the administrator prior
to the City’s final action on the exemption application.
3. A statement from the owner acknowledging the potential tax
liability when the project ceases to be eligible for exemption under this
chapter.
4. An affidavit signed by the owner stating the occupancy record
of the property for a period of 12 months prior to filing the application.
5. Verification of the correctness of the information submitted by
the owner’s signature and affirmation made under penalty of perjury under
the laws of the state of Washington.
Sec. 3.25.080. Application review and issuance of conditional
certificate. The administrator may certify as eligible an application which
is determined to comply with the requirements of this chapter. A decision
to approve or deny an application shall be made within 90 calendar days of
receipt of a complete application.
A. Approval. The administrator may approve the application if he/she
finds that:
1. The proposed project is or will be, at the time of completion,
in conformance with all applicable local plans, regulations, and design
guidelines.
2. The owner has complied with all standards and guidelines
adopted by the City under this chapter, including but not limited to the
project eligibility and application requirements.
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B. Contract required. If an application is approved, the applicant shall
enter into a contract with the City, approved by the City Council, regarding
the terms and conditions of the project under this chapter.
C. Issuance of conditional certificate. Following approval of the
contract, the administrator shall issue a conditional certificate of
acceptance of tax exemption. The conditional certificate shall expire three
years from the date of approval unless an extension is granted as provided
in this chapter.
D. Application denial. If an application is denied, the administrator shall
state in writing the reasons for denial and shall send notice to the applicant
at the applicant’s last known address within 10 calendar days of the denial.
Per RCW 84.14.070, an applicant may appeal a denial to the City Council
within 30 calendar days of receipt of the denial by filing a complete appeal
application and council appeal fee with the City Clerk. The appeal before
the City Council will be based on the record made before the administrator.
The administrator’s decision will be upheld unless the applicant can show
that there is no substantial evidence on the record to support the
administrator’s decision. The City Council’s decision on appeal will be final.
E. Amendment of contract. An owner may request an amendment(s) to
the contract by submitting a request in writing to the administrator,
together with a fee of $500.00, at any time within three years of the date
of the approval of the contract. The date for expiration of the conditional
certificate shall not be extended by contract amendment unless all the
conditions for extension set forth in KCC 3.25.070 are met.
Sec. 3.25.090. Extension of conditional certificate.
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A. The conditional certificate and time for completion of the project
may be extended by the administrator for a period not to exceed a total of
24 consecutive months. To obtain an extension, the applicant must submit
a written request, along with a processing fee of $50, stating the grounds
for the extension. An extension may be granted if the administrator
determines that:
1. The anticipated failure to complete construction or
rehabilitation within the required time period is due to circumstances
beyond the control of the owner;
2. The owner has been acting and could reasonably be expected
to continue to act in good faith and with due diligence; and
3. All the conditions of the original contract between the
applicant and the City will be satisfied upon completion of the project.
B. If an extension is denied, the administrator shall state in writing the
reason for denial and shall send notice to the applicant’s last known
address within 10 calendar days of the denial. An applicant may appeal the
denial of an extension to the hearing examiner within 14 calendar days of
receipt of the denial by filing a complete appeal application and appeal of
administrative decision fee with the administrator. The appeal before the
hearing examiner shall be as provided in Chapter 12.01 KCC for a Process
I action. No appeal to the City Council is provided from the hearing
examiner’s decision.
Sec. 3.25.100. Application for final certificate. Upon
completion of the improvements agreed upon in the contract between the
applicant and the City and upon issuance of a temporary or permanent
certificate of occupancy, the applicant may request a final certificate of tax
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exemption by filing with the administrator the following, in accordance with
RCW 84.14.090, along with a $1,000 fee:
A. A statement of expenditures made with respect to each multifamily
housing unit and the total expenditures made with respect to the entire
property;
B. A description of the completed work and a statement of qualification
for the exemption;
C. The total monthly rent or total sale amount of each multifamily
housing unit rented or sold to date;
D. Any additional information requested by the City pursuant to
meeting any reporting requirements under Chapter 84.14 RCW; and
E. A statement that the work was completed within the required three-
year period or any authorized extension.
Sec. 3.25.110. Issuance of final certificate. Within 30 calendar
days of receipt of all materials required for a final certificate, the
administrator shall determine whether the specific improvements satisfy
the requirements of the contract, application, and this chapter.
A. Granting of final certificate. If the administrator determines that the
project has been completed in accordance with this chapter and the
contract between the applicant and the City, and has been completed
within the authorized time period, the City shall, within 10 calendar days of
the expiration of the 30-day review period above, file a final certificate of
tax exemption with the King County assessor.
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B. Recording. The administrator is authorized to cause to be recorded,
at the owner’s expense, in the real property records of the King County
department of records and elections, the contract with the City, as
amended if applicable, and such other document(s) as will identify such
terms and conditions of eligibility for exemption under this chapter as the
administrator deems appropriate for recording.
C. Denial and appeal. The administrator shall notify the applicant in
writing that a final certificate will not be filed if the administrator
determines that:
1. The improvements were not completed within the authorized
time period;
2. The improvements were not completed in accordance with the
contract between the applicant and the City; or
3. The owner’s property is otherwise not qualified under this
chapter.
An applicant may appeal a denial to the hearing examiner within 14
calendar days of issuance of the denial of a final certificate by filing a
complete appeal application and appeal of administrative decision fee with
the administrator. The appeal before the hearing examiner shall be as
provided in Chapter 12.01 KCC for a Process I action. No appeal to the City
Council is provided from the hearing examiner’s decision. The applicant
may appeal the hearing examiner’s decision to the King County superior
court, under RCW 34.05.510 through 34.05.598, if the appeal is filed
within 30 calendar days of receiving notice of that decision.
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Sec. 3.25.120. Annual certification and report. Within 30
calendar days after the first anniversary of the date the City issued the
final certificate of tax exemption and each year thereafter for the duration
of the tax exemption period, the property owner shall file a notarized
declaration and annual report with the administrator indicating the
following:
A. A statement of occupancy and vacancy of the multifamily units
during the previous 12 months;
B. A certification that the property has not changed use and continues
to be in compliance with the contract with the City and this chapter;
C. A description of any subsequent improvements or changes to the
property made after the City issued the final certificate of tax exemption;
D. The total monthly rent of each multifamily housing unit rented or
the total sale amount of each multifamily housing unit sold to an initial
purchaser during the 12 months ending with the anniversary date;
E. A breakdown of the number, type, and specific multifamily housing
units rented or sold during the 12 months ending with the anniversary
date; and
F. Any additional information requested by the City pursuant to
meeting any reporting requirements under Chapter 84.14 RCW.
City staff may also conduct onsite verification of the declaration and
reporting. Failure to submit the annual declaration and report shall result
in a review of the exemption per RCW 84.14.110.
Sec. 3.25.130. Cancellation of tax exemption.
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A. If the administrator determines (1) the owner is not complying with
the terms of the contract or this chapter; (2) the use of the property is
changed or will be changed to a use that is other than residential; (3) the
project violates applicable zoning requirements, land use regulations,
building or fire code requirements; or (4) the property for any reason no
longer qualifies for the tax exemption, the tax exemption shall be canceled
and additional taxes, interest, and penalties imposed pursuant to state
law. This cancellation may occur in conjunction with the annual review or
at any other time when noncompliance has been determined. If the owner
intends to convert the multifamily housing to another use, the owner shall
notify the administrator and the King County assessor in writing within 60
calendar days of the change in use. Upon such change in use, the tax
exemption shall be canceled and additional taxes, interest, and penalties
imposed pursuant to state law.
B. Notice and appeal. Upon determining that a tax exemption is to be
canceled, the administrator shall notify the owner by mail, return receipt
requested. The property owner may appeal the determination by filing a
notice of appeal and appeal of administrative decision fee with the City
Clerk within 30 calendar days, specifying the factual and legal basis for the
appeal. The hearing examiner will conduct a hearing under Chapter 12.01
KCC for a Process I action. An aggrieved party may appeal the hearing
examiner’s decision to the King County superior court under
RCW 34.05.510 through 34.05.598.
SECTION 2. – Residential Targeted Areas Established. Residential
targeted areas hereby established and include (a) the geographic area of
greater Downtown Kent bordered generally by Titus Street, the Green
River, Willis Street, South 240th/James Street, and Cloudy Street, and
only including zones that permit multifamily housing, and (b) the Midway
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subarea as laid out in the Midway Subarea Plan, which geographic area is
bordered generally by Interstate 5 on the east, and the city limits on the
west and south. Exhibits A and B attached to this ordinance provide maps
of the greater Downtown Kent Residential Targeted Area and Midway
Residential Targeted Area, respectively. Pursuant to RCW 84.14.040, the
City Council finds that these areas do not have sufficient available,
desirable, affordable, and convenient residential housing, and if such
housing were available, the public would be likely to live in these areas.
The City Council further finds that the designation of these areas as
Residential Targeted Areas would encourage increased residential
opportunities and stimulate construction of new multifamily housing that
will increase and improve residential housing opportunities in these areas.
SECTION 3. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 5. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force 30 days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
May 19, 2020
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
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Pending Approval
City Council Workshop
Workshop Regular Meeting
Minutes
May 5, 2020
Date: May 5, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
II. PRESENTATIONS
1 Budget Update - Recap of 2019 and
2020 Status
Finance Director, Paula Painter presented a recap of the 2019 budget and
status of the 2020 budget as follows:
Painter expressed appreciation of the budget team that includes Michelle
Ferguson, Kathleen McConnell and Shane Sorenson.
The 2019 in review included information on:
Sustainable Services - Performance Measures
-Credit Worthiness - Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s bond ratings
-Financial Management - The City has received clean audits
-Financial Condition - Reviewed general fund reserves
Cash and Investments
Painter reviewed cash and investments by month, and by type (City-wide).
Debt
Painter reviewed the annual debt service by type and by fund.
General Fund and Other Fund Revenue Variances and Comparisons
Painter reviewed the revenues by variance that did not include transfers in
from other funds. Revenue included property tax, sales tax, utility tax, B&O
tax, licenses, intergovernmental, charges for services, fines and forfeitures
and interest and miscellaneous.
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Sales tax by industry and permit and plans review were share from 2010-
2014 vs. 2015-2019.
Spending by classification was presented regarding salaries & benefits,
supplies and equipment services and allocations and transfers out.
General Fund ending balance comparisons for years 2017-2020 were
presented.
Capital
Painter detailed spending by classification and reviewed the top 10 projects
that were funded 2017-2020.
Takeaways from 2019
2019 was a strong year, departments did a great job of staying within budget
and the 2021-2022 biennial budget will reflect economic impacts from the
Coronavirus.
2020 General Fund Overview
Painter advised that we do not have estimated actuals for 2020 due to
unknown impacts of the Coronavirus.
Reviewed revenue, expenditures, fund balances and amounts restricted for
annexation.
Painter provided the general fund ending balance for each of the past 10
years and the general fund year-to-monthly comparison through March
2018-2020.
Painter provided a review of the estimated beginning and ending fund
balances and budgeted revenues and expenditures for 2020 for all funds.
Special revenue funds year-to-month comparison through March of each year
2018-2020 were provided.
COVID-19 - Potential Budget Impacts
Since the April 14th presentation to the Council on potential budget impacts,
departments have proposed budget reductions, prioritized capital projects,
are considering CARES Act funding of $3.9 million (calculated at $30 per
capita) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Securities Act.
Any reductions will be finalized at the end of May.
Capital projects will be prioritized by departments and then discussed by the
leadership team later this week.
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Staff is evaluating how to utilize any CARES Act funding the City may
receive.
Painter responded to Councilmember Boyce’s questions regarding the
accesso ShoWare Center and impact of the loss in sales tax revenue.
Matheson advised that Tim Higgins is doing a good job of controlling
expenses at the accesso ShoWare Center, he is working on alternate
graduation concepts and coming up with creative ideas for parking lot-type
events. Matheson is confident Higgins is controlling the expenditure side of
the budget, but the revenue side is an unavoidable concern.
Painter advised that we need to understand the impacts of COVID-19 before
she can come up with estimates. Painter indicated that after May closes, she
may be in a better position to provide the council with estimates.
Council President Troutner conveyed what an important part the prior
Council’s decision to grow fund balance is playing in the current COVID-
related budget issues.
Painter responded to plan to reduce some departments 5-20% and indicated
each department will be evaluated individually.
On May 19th, during the Council Workshop, Finance will share what we have
learned regarding impacts of COVID-19.
Painter will also bring information to the May 19th meeting on COVID-related
expenses and funding opportunities.
Meeting ended at 6:10 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
May 5, 2020
Date: May 5, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Approve the agenda as presented
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Ralph, Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
Mayor advised of the following proclamations she recently issued:
•Affordable Housing Week - May 11-15, 2020.
•National Correctional Officer's Week - May 5-11, 2020
•National Police Week - May 15, 2020
•National Public Works Week May 1-23, 2020
i. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Margaret Bishop as the employee of the month.
Bishop is a Network Engineer in the Information Technology Department
and is well-respected by her fellow co-workers.
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ii. Appointment to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission
Mayor recognized Chad McClung as her requested appointment to the
Kent Parks and Recreation Committee.
B. Community Events
None.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph advised she continues to work on COVID and budget issues and
is working to keep residents and employees safe and is also working on
addressing budget challenges.
Parks open spaces are open. Mayor Ralph advised that the play structures
and athletic complexes remain closed. Today is the first day the golf course is
open with safety protocols in place.
Existing construction has opened, along with scheduled medical procedures.
Watch the City's social media accounts for updates on the phased reopenings
related to Kent. Please visit the State's website for information
Coronavirus.wa.gov.
Mayor Ralph advised that the department directors are working to come up
with potential budget cuts. The Council will be briefed during an upcoming
meeting. Staff is working hard to maintain services important to residents,
but there will be impacts.
Mayor Ralph recognized the residents of Kent for their work to help out other
community members in need.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised his written report is in
the packet and there is no executive session this evening.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Council President Troutner provided a brief overview of tonight's budget
presentation during the workshop.
Councilmember Michaud serves on the Regional Water Quality Committee.
The committee met with the King County Wastewater Treatment
Departrment to discuss potention sewer rate increases that will be moving
forward to the Public Issues Committee.
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Councilmember Kaur serves on the Association of Washingon Cities State and
Federal Policy Committee that met on April 23rd and is working on the
Statement of Policy that serves as a framework to help set the annual policy
agenda for the next 6 years.
Councilmember Boyce serves on the Public Issues Committee that will meet
on May 13th to discuss the proposed 2021 King County Utility Rate increase,
an update on COVID-19 and future levy and ballot measures for King County.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency
Council that met and discussed modifications to the juvenile drug court to try
to get youth to reenter the system after their treatment.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. HB 1754 Regulations for Emergency Housing of the Homeless –
Ordinance – Adopt
Mayor Ralph provided a brief introduction of this public hearing process.
Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing.
Long Range Planning Manager, Hayley Bonsteel provided an overview of what
was discussed during the recent Committee of the Whole meeting and
advised that HB1754 takes effect in June of 2020 and we are interested in
having regulations in the code so that they can be grandfathered in prior to
the effective date in an effort to retain local control.
This ordinance:
-Moderately expand geographically where we currently allow religious
organizations to house the homeless
-allows outdoor facilities within a temporary membrane structure
-requires organizations to follow King County Public Health recommendations
for sanitation
-requires compliance with fire and building codes for safety
-requires some administrative requirements - know how the facilities will
operate
-preservex existing programs
Bonsteel reviewed the new definitions differentiating between indoor and
outdoor facilities, the expanded zones and the new conditions for indoor and
outdoor facilities related to operations.
Bonsteel indicated changes have been made to add the Narcan requirement
for indoor facilities, a weapons prohibition was added in addition to the notice
requirements the religious organizations must comply with.
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Bonsteel advised a change to Section 4 has been made today. Staff became
aware this afternoon of an issue with this ordinance and have prepared some
alternate language as a result.
Section 4 of the ordinance was intended to grandfather existing programs
that we know are operating in the City; we realized this afternoon that the
language was overly narrow and did not apply to all known
facilities/programs. For that reason, we want to suggest the following
replacement language for Section 4:
"SECTION 4. - Existing Operations. In accordance with KCC 15.08.100,
emergency housing facilities that currently exist are considered
nonconforming uses of the properties that host the emergency housing
facilities. These nonconforming uses of the properties for emergency housing
shall be subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.100 as now enacted or
hereafter amended or recodified; provided, that with regards to the programs
referred to as the KentHOPE Women’s Overnight Shelter and the
KentHOME/WHOME programs sponsored by Catholic Community Services,
additional churches may be added to the rotation of churches that provide
emergency housing and safe parking pursuant to the above programs upon
written notice to the City; and provided further, that emergency shelter
facilities shall not be considered nonconforming uses and must comply with
the requirements of KCC 15.04.030. For the purposes of this section, the
term emergency housing shall have the meaning set forth in KCC 15.02.131
and safe parking shall be subject to the provisions of RCW 35A.21.360(2)(g)
as enacted pursuant to House Bill 1754. The provisions of subsection KCC
15.04.030(31) and (35) shall not apply to severe weather shelters that are
activated in partnership with the City of Kent. Quarantine facilities shall not
be considered emergency housing facilities, and are not considered
nonconforming uses."
Language has been added to specify that quarantine facilities are not
grandfathered, since the intent is for longstanding, stably operating
programs-not facilities opened hastily during public health emergencies.
Fincher advised that, in the spirit of transparency, she works for Holy Spirit
that houses the WHOME program that is not affected by this ordinance and
that she will be objective on this matter.
Mayor Ralph read the following two public comments received into the
record:
Dave Mitchell, received via email on May 5, 2020 @ 3:55 p.m.
Does the ordinance have any consideration of “grandfathering” existing
facilities?
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For example: KentHOPE (Emergency Shelter) and Sunrise House (Emergency
Housing) are immediately adjacent to one another. Will the new 1,000-foot
minimum distance be required between Emergency Shelter and Emergency
Housing?
Reference: Agenda Packet Page 27 31.a.
ii. At the time of application for the conditional use permit, there shall be no
other approved emergency housing or shelter facility located within one
thousand (1,000) feet of the proposed emergency housing or shelter facility
site. For the purposes of this subsection, distance shall be measured in a
straight line between the closest property line of the existing facility and the
closest property line of the proposed facility. For purposes of this section, if
the City receives applications for proposed facilities that are within one
thousand (1,000) feet of each other, the first complete application received
by the City shall be given priority.
Thank you,
Dave Mitchell
14516 SE 266th St
Kent WA 98042
Mary Kern, received via email on May 5, 2020 @ 2:35 p.m.:
Dear Mayor and City Council,
With the City facing a possible $10,000,000 shortfall due to Covid-19, I hope
that there would a full-fledged analysis and plan before moving forward with
designating new funding towards this issue.
We know there are different categories of homeless.
Yes in the category of those homeless due to job loss and sincere need, they
need a hand up. The category of those into drug, theft, and past refusal of
housing as they don’t want to obey rules are different. Since police seem to
have their hands tied in dealing with them, it seems something different
needs to be planned and worked out.
The citizens need to be provided protection too and that appears low on the
scale of services. Everyone deserves a sense of safety and protection. At
this time it appears that much of the public feels there is nothing that will be
done to help the general citizens. I see these comments all the time.
Can some new ordinances or actual enforcement be established to deter
theft, drug use, and trashing the neighborhood or parks? This needs to be
addressed to change the negative impact it is having on the City of Kent.
We all want Kent to be a clean, attractive, safe place to live, play, and work.
Thank you for considering having a concrete full-fledged plan before throwing
more tax payer money towards this.
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Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ann Kern
Troutner moved to admit the written comments into the record,
seconded by Thomas. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of
7-0.
Troutner moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Thomas.
The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4358, with Section 4 revised in
accordance with the changes to Section 4 presented at the May 5,
2020 council meeting, establishing regulations in response to HB 1754
for the hosting of the homeless at emergency indoor housing facilities
and outdoor shelters.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
AYES: Ralph, Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Move to approve items A - I.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Ralph, Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Apr 21, 2020 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 21, 2020 7:00
PM
3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Apr 28, 2020 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Authorize
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MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through
4/15/20 and paid on 4/15/20 and the checks issued for payroll
4/1/20-4/15/20 and paid on 4/20/20, and audited by the
Committee of the Whole on 4/28/20.
C. 2015 Fee-in-Lieu Funds Re-allocation - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to reallocate $18,600 of fee-in-
lieu funds allocated to Springwood Park, amend the Community
Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future
expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Wilson
Playfields.
D. Fee in Lieu for the 4th Quarter 2019 and 1st Quarter 2020 -
Approve
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept $69,750.64 of fee-in-
lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program
budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for
capital improvements at Kent Memorial Park and Chestnut
Ridge Park.
E. Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network ILA and MOU -
Resolution - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2011, authorizing the Mayor to
sign the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN)
Operator Interlocal Agreement creating the PSERN Operator,
which will undertake the ownership, operations, maintenance,
management and on-going upgrading/replacing of the PSERN
System, and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the other Valley Com cities to establish the
process for selecting Valley Communication’s representative on
the PSERN Operator’s Board of Directors.
F. Interlocal Agreement with City of Tukwila for the South 200th
Street Bridge Maintenance and Repair - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to execute an interlocal
agreement with the City of Tukwila for the maintenance and
repair of the South 200th Street bridge with terms and
conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City
Attorney.
G. Accept the Lake Meridian Estates Storm Drainage
Improvements Phase II Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Lake Meridian
Estates Storm Drainage Improvements Phase II Project as
complete and release retainage to Tucci & Sons Inc. upon
receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of
any liens.
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H. Accept the James Street Pavement Rehabilitaion Project as
Complete - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the James Street
Pavement Rehabilitation Project as complete and release
retainage to Kiewit Infrastructure West Company upon receipt
of standard releases from the State and the release of any
liens.
I. Appoint Chad McClung to the Kent Parks and Recreation
Commission - Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Chad McClung to
the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year
term that will expire on December 31, 2022.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None
10. BIDS
A. Fourth and Willis Roundabout Project Bid - Award
Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte provided details on the Fourth and
Willis Roundabout Project Bid and recommended awarding to Active
Construction, Inc.
MOTION: Award the Willis Street and 4th Avenue South
Roundabout Project to Active Construction Inc. in the amount
of $4,759,759.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
SECONDER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
AYES: Ralph, Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
B. 76th Avenue South Improvements South 220th Street to South
214th Street Project Bid - Award
Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte provided details on the 76th Avenue
South Improvements South 220th Street to South 214th Street Project Bid
and recommended awarding to Northwest Cascade, Inc.
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MOTION: Award the 76th Avenue South Improvements - South
220th Street to South 214th Street Project to Northwest
Cascade, Inc. in the amount of $4,472,667.25 and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Ralph, Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
C. 2020 Asphalt Overlays Project Bid - Award
Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte provided details on the 2020 Asphalt
Overlays Project Bid and recommended awarding to Tucci and Sons, Inc.
MOTION: Award the 2020 Asphalt Overlays Project to Tucci &
Sons Inc. in the amount of $1,882,037.50 and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Ralph, Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 7:54 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
Minutes
May 12, 2020
Date: May 12, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
No changes.
4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
1. Mill Creek at 76th Ave. Flood Protection Improvements –
Drainage Easement, Access Easement, and Temporary
Construction Easement - Authorize
Property and Acquisition Analyst, Cheryl Rolcik-Wilcox presented details on
the drainage and access easement and Temporary Construction Easement
related to the Mill Creek at 76th Avenue Flood Protection Improvement
project.
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a settlement agreement
along with all documents necessary for the acquisition of a
Drainage Easement, an Access Easement, and a Temporary
Construction Easement on portions of property owned by Earle
M. Jorgensen Company, located at 22011 76th Avenue South
(APN 122204-9110), for an amount not to exceed $818,600.00
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/19/2020
7:00 PM
2. Appoint Zenovia Harris to the Public Facilities District Board of
Directors - Approve
Chief Administration Officer, Derek Matheson provided a brief overview of the
functions of the Public Facilities District and the process to fill board
vacancies.
The current vacancy is due to the resignation of Lew Sellers. His position
No. 5 on the board requires the vacancy to be filled by appointment of the
City Council. Matheson detailed the process the City followed to fill this
vacancy. Council President Troutner recommends appointing Zenovia
Harris to fill position No. 5 and serve the remainder of the 4-year term
that will expire on August 31, 2023.
Matheson provided a brief background on Harris.
City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick advised that he is reviewing the foundational
documents that created the Public Facilities District Board to ensure the
board is operating in accordance with its mandated purpose and
authority.
MOTION: Approve the appointment of Zenovia Harris to fill the
recently vacated Position Number 5 of the Public Facilities
District Board, for the remainder of the 4-year term that will
expire on August 31, 2023.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/19/2020
7:00 PM
3. Re-allocation of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funds for
Business Recovery Efforts - Authorize
Economic Development Project Manager, Michelle Wilmot provided an
overview of the re-allocation of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee funds for
business recovery efforts.
There is an emergent need to revisit the lodging tax account balance and
adjust spending due to the anticipated drop in revenues.
Wilmot detailed the changes to 2020 grant awards due to cancelled
events.
This request is to transfer $50,000 of Lodging Tax funds to support the
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City’s economic recovery activities, while also supporting the committee’s
objectives to promote leisure and business travel.
Wilmot responded to questions regarding how funding will be used to
support small businesses.
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to reallocate $50,000 from funds
previously awarded for outside consulting to the Economic
Development team to support new business recovery
initiatives, in light of the economic crisis brought about by
Covid-19, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the Economic and Community Development Director and City
Attorney.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/19/2020
7:00 PM
4. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments
between January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020 - Adopt
Interim Financial Planning Manager, Michelle Ferguson provided an extensive
review of adjustments made between January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020
reflecting an overall budget increase of $9,761,225.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance 4359 authorizing consolidating
budget adjustments made between January 1, 2020 and March
31, 2020, reflecting an overall budget increase of $9,761,225.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/19/2020
7:00 PM
5. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Troutner adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 4:34 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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DATE: May 19, 2020
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Mill Creek at 76th Ave. Flood Protection Improvements –
Drainage Easement, Access Easement, and Temporary
Construction Easement - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a settlement agreement along with
all documents necessary for the acquisition of a Drainage Easement, an
Access Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement on portions of
property owned by Earle M. Jorgensen Company, located at 22011 76th
Avenue South (APN 122204-9110), for an amount not to exceed
$818,600.00 subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
SUMMARY: The City of Kent is moving forward with its Mill Creek at 76th Avenue
South Flood Protection Project (the “Project”). The goal of the Project is to improve
Mill Creek’s conveyance capacity to reduce flood risk through the 76th Avenue
South industrial corridor.
The Project requires that the City acquire from Earle M. Jorgensen Company
(“Jorgensen”), a drainage easement and a temporary construction easement to be
granted to the City, and an access easement to be granted to the neighboring
property owner, on portions of Jorgensen’s property located at 22011 76th Avenue
South (APN 122204-9110).
Jorgensen has signed a settlement agreement accepting the City’s fair market value
offer of $110,100 for a 6,096 square foot drainage easement, $64,300 for a 33,830
square foot temporary construction easement, $27,000 for a 2,803 square foot
access easement to be granted to the neighboring property owner, and $617,200 in
compensation for damages to the property, for a combined total of $818,600.00.
Fair market value was determined by the City’s appraiser, and confirmed by the
City’s review appraiser.
BUDGET IMPACT: $818,600.00 from the project budget for the Mill Creek at 76th
Avenue Flood Protection Improvements Project. The project is funded through a $3
million state grant and the city Storm Drainage Fund.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
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Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Kent Settlement Agreement Easements (PDF)
05/12/20 Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED TO
COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
Next: 5/19/2020 7:00 PM
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DATE: May 19, 2020
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Appoint Zenovia Harris to the Public Facilities District
Board of Directors - Approve
MOTION: Approve the appointment of Zenovia Harris to fill the recently
vacated Position Number 5 of the Public Facilities District Board, for the
remainder of the 4-year term that will expire on August 31, 2023.
SUMMARY:
On February 21, 2020, Lew Sellers resigned his position No. 5 on the Public
Facilities District Board. Section 6.3 of the board’s bylaws requires vacancies to be
filled by appointment of the City Council.
Applications were accepted and forwarded to the Kent Downtown Partnership, Kent
Chamber of Commerce and MLK Labor (the central body of labor organizations in
King County) for recommendations. The Kent Downtown Partnership and Kent
Chamber of Commerce recommended Zenovia Harris to fill the vacant position on
the board. MLK Labor did not respond to our request for recommendations.
Zenovia was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Kent Chamber of
Commerce, becoming the first African American CEO to lead the chamber in its
70+years. Her role serves as the spokesperson for the business community in the
6th largest city in the state which was ranked top 10 in the most diverse cities in
America according to Wallet hub.
Harris is a certified diversity professional who serves as the President for the
Washington Diversity Council Advisory Board. In the last decade she has worked in
higher education, sales and marketing and has owned her own businesses.
Harris knows how diversity and inclusion can impact an organization bottom line
and culture. She was recently awarded the “Diversity Spirit Achievement Award”
from City Career Fair productions for her active support of Diversity in the
community and workplace.
Harris is a dynamic leader and known for her tenacity and ability to create a
thriving work cultures that are inclusive, innovative and results driven.
Along with her CDP, Harris holds a bachelor’s degree in business management, a
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master’s in Public Administration, a real estate brokers license and a signing notary
certification with the NNA.
Harris will be a welcome addition to the Public Facilities District Board.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
05/12/20 Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED TO
COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
Next: 5/19/2020 7:00 PM
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DATE: May 19, 2020
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Re-allocation of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funds for
Business Recovery Efforts - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to reallocate $50,000 from funds previously
awarded for outside consulting to the Economic Development team to
support new business recovery initiatives, in light of the economic crisis
brought about by Covid-19, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and City
Attorney.
SUMMARY: There is an emergent need to revisit our lodging tax account balance
and adjust our spending as we are anticipating a dramatic drop in revenues.
While many of our Kent Valley business marketing initiatives continue with our
partner cities, we have terminated our $100K contract with Barokas
Communications. Our priority for economic development staff has pivoted to
mitigate the impact of this crisis and support business recovery efforts.
Therefore, we seek your approval to use $50K of the returned Lodging Tax funds to
support the City’s economic recovery activities, while also supporting the
committee’s objectives to promote leisure and business travel. These activities,
supported by economic development employees, will focus on the following:
a. Marketing industry economic activity and storylines to news media
b. Promoting overnight stays in Kent
c. Helping businesses navigate and access the various loans and grant
programs available to retain employees and stay in business
d. Provide oversight and management of JayRay ads and PR activities to
support and promote Kent’s hospitality industry
e. Support local restaurateurs and restaurant employees by directing
them to new grants/programs aimed to help the industry recover. i.e.
Kent Restaurant Week, The Plate Fund, industry-support websites
BUDGET IMPACT: $50,000 grant transferred to Economic Development Marketing
budget.
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05/07/20 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee RECOMMENDED TO
COUNCIL
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [6 TO 2] Next:
5/12/2020 4:00 PM
MOVER: Erin McCallum
SECONDER: Gaila Gutierrez, Executive Director
AYES: Boyce, Casey, Gutierrez, Higgins, McCallum, Powell
NAYS: Andrew Hutchison, David Kwok
05/12/20 Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED TO
COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
Next: 5/19/2020 7:00 PM
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DATE: May 19, 2020
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for
Adjustments between January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020
- Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance 4359 authorizing consolidating budget
adjustments made between January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020,
reflecting an overall budget increase of $9,761,225.
SUMMARY: Authorization is requested to approve the technical gross budget
adjustment ordinance reflecting an overall budget increase of $9,761,225.
Adjustments totaling $2,236,278 have previously been approved by Council and are
summarized as follows:
A total of $298,000 in grants:
· $78,700 in Criminal Justice grants including a 2017 JAG Grant for equipment
($34k), Boat Grant ($11k), Sex Offender Grant ($24k), and a Traffic Equipment
Grant ($10k).
· $169,300 from King County for Lake Fenwick Aerator Improvements ($190k)
offset by the reduction of a 2018 budgeted King Couty grant to actual spend for
the Downey Farmstead Restoration ($21k).
· $50,000 NPDES Grant from the Department of Ecology for water quality
stormwater capacity.
· $1,288,270 in carryforward budgets for Parks, Facilities and ShoWare Lifecycle
that were previously authorized in 2019:
· $550,000 for Facilities projects including roof repairs ($195k), HVAC
replacement ($100k), building lifecycle ($100k), floors ($60k), backup power
($50k), Kent Meridian pool ($25k), and kitchen equipment ($20k).
· $391,770 for Parks major maintenance projects including parking lots, trails,
lighting, signage, fencing, and structures.
· $221,500 in other parks programs/projects including the recreation plan, a GIS
intern, Health Savings Account programs, public defense appeals, marketing,
and staff development.
· $125,000 for ShoWare concession stand rebranding.
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· $650,008 in other approved items including use of funds from the approved
Senior Service Levy ($510k), use of General Fund balance for an Economic and
Community Development term-limited position ($100k), use of King County ILA
mitigation funds for the Alia property ($34k), and use of reimbursed funds for
Kent Police Department training brass ($6k).
The remaining adjustments totaling $7,524,947 have not been previously
approved by Council. Highlights include:
· $3,411,220 for the transfer of additional 2019 B&O square footage revenue from
the General Fund to Streets ($1.7m) and the establishment of a budget in
streets for the use of these funds ($1.7m).
· $3,151,600 for the transfer of funds to Meet Me on Meeker (MMOM) projects
from the General Fund ($460k), Capital Resource Fund ($750k), Other Projects
Fund ($331k), and MMOM Placemaking Project ($40k). The remaining ($1.57m)
represents the establishment of budgets in the various MMOM projects
($1.58m), less a $10k decrease in the ECD GF budget to allow for the transfer of
their funds. (Council has previously approved the use of $1.58m for the MMOM
project. These funds are now being moved to the appropriate subprojects,
which are in different funds.)
· $782,670 increase to various funds for Teamster and AFSCME union contract
increases.
· $120,000 increase due to a transfer of funds from Economic and Community
Develoment General Fund to Park’s Downtown Placemaking project for a Lunar
Rover fabrication ($60k) and the establishment of the budget within the project
($60k).
· $174,580 increase due to IT capital project budgets including moving prior year
interest income into Tech Plans ($155k), electronic medical records
management for Corrections ($10k), and unallocated projects ($10k).
· $60,000 increase to Administration’s communications budget - under review.
· $(122,053) decrease due to the true-up of CDBG program budgets to actual
funds received ($81k) and the reduction of a WSDOT grant due to expired funds
($41k).
· $(53,070) decrease due to eliminated transfers from the Criminal Justice Fund
to General Fund for overtime related to red light camera reviews. Note the
overtime budget itself was moved from General Fund to Criminal Justice Fund
with a net zero impact to the City.
BUDGET IMPACT: These expenditures are funded by grants, existing fund
balance, or other new revenues.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Budget Adjustment Ordinance Q1 2020 Supp (PDF)
05/12/20 Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED TO
COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
Next: 5/19/2020 7:00 PM
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1 2019-2020 Budget Adjustment
First Quarter 2020
ORDINANCE NO. 4359
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, approving the
consolidating budget adjustments made between
January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020, reflecting an
overall budget increase of $9,761,225.
RECITALS
A. Expenditures as classified in the final, adopted budget
constitute the city’s appropriations for that year. After adoption, there are
a variety of events that will precipitate the need to amend the adopted
budget, such as grant awards, bonds issuance, collective bargaining
agreements and additional budget requests. These modifications are
periodically consolidated into a supplemental budget adjustment ordinance
amending the original adopted budget.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Budget Adjustments. The 2019-2020 biennial budget
is amended to include budget fund adjustments for the first quarter of 2020
from January 1 to March 31, 2020, as summarized and set forth in
Exhibit “A,” which is attached and incorporated into this ordinance. Except
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2 2019-2020 Budget Adjustment
First Quarter 2020
as amended by this ordinance, all terms and provisions of the 2019-2020
biennial budget Ordinance No. 4296, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 4324,
4330, 4343, 4344, 4351 and 4354 shall remain unchanged.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance
and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the Code Reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or
references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days after publication, as provided by law.
May 19, 2020
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
May 19, 2020
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
May 21, 2020
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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Approval
Requested
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Ordinance
General Fund 321,780 2,579,670 2,901,450
Street Fund - 1,732,650 1,732,650
Capital Resource Fund 391,770 750,000 1,141,770
Criminal Justice Fund 84,210 7,320 91,530
Housing & Community Development Fund 510,218 (81,353) 428,865
Kent Events Center Operating Fund 125,000 - 125,000
Street Capital Projects - 1,911,900 1,911,900
Parks Capital Projects - 60,000 60,000
Other Capital Projects - 39,700 39,700
Technology Capital Projects - 174,580 174,580
Water Operating Fund - 109,520 109,520
Sewerage Operating Fund - 46,130 46,130
Drainage Operating Fund 253,300 78,110 331,410
Solid Waste Operating Fund - 12,030 12,030
Golf Operating Fund - 18,250 18,250
Fleet Services Fund - 41,840 41,840
Central Services Fund - 6,880 6,880
Facilities Management Fund 550,000 36,140 586,140
Insurance Funds - 1,580 1,580
Total 2,236,278 7,524,947 9,761,225
Exhibit A
City of Kent
Budget Adjustment Ordinance
Adjustments January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020
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Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 357,130 357,130
Increase to Communications budget 60,000 60,000
ECD Term-limited position (Permit Tech) 1/21/2020 100,280 100,280
Movement of review OT budget to Red Light Camera Fund 1600 (53,070) (53,070)
Transfer 2019 B&O square footage revenue increase to Streets Fund 1100 1,705,610 1,705,610
Reduction of Corrections budget to move funds to EMR project (10,000) (10,000)
Transfer of Correction funds to Corrections EMR project 3400 10,000 10,000
Reduction of ECD budget to move funds to Meet Me on Meeker project (10,000) (10,000)
Transfer of ECD funds to Meet Me on Meeker (MMOM) project 3100 10,000 10,000
Strategic transfer of funds from GF to MMOM projects 3100 450,000 450,000
Transfer of ECD funds to Downtown Placemaking for Lunar Rover 3200 60,000 60,000
Carryover budgets - Parks 2019 221,500 221,500
Total General Fund 321,780 2,579,670 2,901,450
Street Fund
Establish budget for use of 2019 B&O Funds transferred from GF 1000 1,705,610 1,705,610
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 67,740 67,740
Reduced budget for expired WA DOT grant funds (40,700) (40,700)
Total Street Fund - 1,732,650 1,732,650
Capital Resource Fund
Transfer of funds to Meet Me on Meeker (MMOM) projects 3100 750,000 750,000
Carryover budgets - Parks 2019 391,770 391,770
Total Capital Resource Fund 391,770 750,000 1,141,770
Criminal Justice Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 7,320 7,320
Reduction of transfer of Red Light Camera funds for OT to GF 1000 (53,070) (53,070)
Establish OT budget for Red Light Camera Fund 53,070 53,070
Establish budget for 2017 JAG Grant KCC 3.70 34,000 34,000
Establish budget for WA State Boat Grant KCC 3.70 10,950 10,950
Establish budget for WASPC Sex Offender Grant KCC 3.70 24,200 24,200
Establish budget for WASPC Traffic Equipment Grant KCC 3.70 9,550 9,550
Use of reimbursed funds for KPD Training Brass account KCC 3.70 5,510 5,510
Total Criminal Justice Fund 84,210 7,320 91,530
Housing & Community Development Fund
Establish budgets for funds from the Senior Service Levy 1/21/2020 510,218 510,218
CDBG program true-ups (81,353) (81,353)
Total Housing & Community Development Fund 510,218 (81,353) 428,865
Kent Events Center Operating Fund
Carryover budgets - ShoWare Lifecycle 2019 125,000 125,000
Total Kent Events Center Operating Fund 125,000 - 125,000
Street Capital Projects
Establish budgets for funds from GF for MMOM projects 1000 460,000 460,000
Establish budgets for funds from CRF for MMOM projects 1500 750,000 750,000
Transfer of PY Interest Income from 3100 to Meeker & Russell project 331,100 331,100
Establish budget for use of PY Int Inc on Meeker & Russell project 331,100 331,100
Establish budget for use of PY Int Inc on Meeker & Russell project 3300 39,700 39,700
Total Street Capital Projects Fund - 1,911,900 1,911,900
Parks Capital Projects
Establish budget for funds from GF for Downtown Placemaking 1000 60,000 60,000
Total Parks Capital Projects Fund - 60,000 60,000
Other Capital Projects
Reduction of MMOM budget to transfer Interest income back to 3100 (331,100) (331,100)
Transfer funds from MMOM to 3100 3100 331,100 331,100
Reduction of MMOM budget to transfer funds back to 3300 (39,700) (39,700)
Transfer funds from MMOM to 3300 39,700 39,700
Transfer PY Int Inc from 3300 to Meeker & Russell project 3100 39,700 39,700
Total Other Capital Projects Fund - 39,700 39,700
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Technology Capital Projects
Establish budget for use of Corrections funds on EMR project 1000 10,000 10,000
Transfer of PY Interest Income from 3400 to Unallocated Projects 4,860 4,860
Establish budget for use of PY Interest income in Unallocated Projects 4,860 4,860
Reduction of budget in Unallocated Projects to transfer funds (154,860) (154,860)
Transfer of funds from Unallocated Projects to Tech Plans 154,860 154,860
Establish budget for use of unallocated funds in Tech Plans 154,860 154,860
Total Technology Capital Projects Fund - 174,580 174,580
Water Operating Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 109,520 109,520
Total Water Operating Fund - 109,520 109,520
Sewerage Operating Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 46,130 46,130
Total Sewerage Operating Fund - 46,130 46,130
Drainage Operating Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 78,110 78,110
Establish budget for NPDES Grant 10/8/2019 50,000 50,000
Establish budget for KC ILA mitigation for Alia property KCC 3.70 34,000 34,000
Reduce Budget for KC Grant to actuals 1/16/2018 (20,490) (20,490)
Establish budget for SROF Grant 12/10/2019 189,790 189,790
Total Drainage Operating Fund 253,300 78,110 331,410
Solid Waste Operating Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 12,030 12,030
Total Solid Waste Operating Fund - 12,030 12,030
Golf Operating Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 18,250 18,250
Total Golf Operating Fund - 18,250 18,250
Fleet Services Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 41,840 41,840
Total Fleet Services Fund - 41,840 41,840
Central Services Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 6,880 6,880
Total Central Services Fund - 6,880 6,880
Facilities Management Fund
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 36,140 36,140
Carryover budgets - Parks 2019 550,000 550,000
Total Facilities Management Fund 550,000 36,140 586,140
Insurance Funds
Teamster & AFSCME contract S&B increases 1,580 1,580
Total Insurance Funds - 1,580 1,580
Grand Total All Funds 2,236,278 7,524,947 9,761,225
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