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Operations Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Debbie Raplee*Les Thomas*Tim Clark, Chair
Unless otherwise noted, the Operations Committee meets at 4:00 p.m. on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays
of each month. Council Chambers East, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent , 98032-5895.
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5705.
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November 18, 2008
4:00 p.m.
ItemDescription Action Speaker Time Page
1. Approval of minutes YES 1
dated November 4, 2008
2. Approval of vouchers dated YES Bob Nachlinger
October 31, 2008
3. Collection Agency Services YES Bob Nachlinger 05 Min. 5
Agreement
4. Appointment of Greg Haffner YES Ben Wolters 05 Min. 33
to Public Facilities District (PFD)
Board
5. Kent Events Center Naming YES Ben Wolters 10 Min. 55
Agreement
6. Approval Utility Rate Adjustments YES Bob Nachlinger 15 Min. 57
7. 2009 Budget Adoption Ordinance YES Bob Nachlinger 20 Min. 79
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FINANCE
R. J. Nachlinger, Director
Phone: 253-856-5260
Fax: 253-856-6255
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
November 18, 2008
TO: Kent City Council Operations Committee
FROM: R.J. Nachlinger, Finance Director
THROUGH: Suzette Cooke, Mayor
SUBJECT: Collection Agency Services Agreement
MOTION: Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a contract
with AlllianceOne Receivables Management, Inc. to provide debt collection
services through the State of Washington contract for all accounts referred by
the City except those administered by the Municipal Court, subject to final
contract terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney.
SUMMARY
The vast majority of City accounts are paid when due or shortly after finance charges are
imposed. The usage of a collection agency is a valuable tool in the collection of
remaining amounts owed to the City.
The Municipal Court uses the King County contract for the collection of delinquent
accounts. However, this contract can only be used for collection of court-related debts.
The state contract allows participating local governments to receive the same benefit for
non-court related debts. Both of these contracts are administered by AllianceOne
Receivables Management, Inc (ARMI).
BUDGET IMPACT
The impact is largely dependent on the recovery rate of accounts referred for collection.
In all cases the City receives the full principal amount of the amount collected as well as
50% of the finance charges (12% per year) imposed by ARMI.
DETAIL
ARMI provides debt collection services for the Municipal Court. State law and the Kent
City Code also authorize usage of a collection agency for certain delinquent debts
including:
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Code enforcement fines and penalties
City utility services
Contracts if agreement contains such provision
Damages to City property
Business licenses and penalties
Admission, gambling and utility taxes
Various other products and services for which payment is not received in
advance
Court fines
The City would retain authority for determination of accounts would be referred for
collection. This decision would be primarily based on the amount owed, length of
delinquency and willingness of the customer to make payment arrangements. In
general, accounts less than $50.00 would not be referred for collection except with
respect to NSF checks.
The State of Washington Debt Collection Services contract is used by all state agencies
and is available for use by Higher Education and the Washington State Purchasing
Cooperative (WSPC). There are no state fees associated with participation in the state
contract.
As of October 27, 2008 there were 29 cities participating in the state contract, including
Auburn, Bellevue, Edmonds, Federal Way, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac, Spokane and
Tacoma.
The state contract is administered by ARMI. Collection fees are added to the principal
balance of the accounts assigned. Fees are 24% of the amount assigned. Accounts are
also subject to finance charges (12% per year) and these charges are split equally
between the City and ARMI.
EXHIBITS
Letter of Understanding
State of Washington Debt Collection Services contract (06806CA)
AllianceOne Collections Services Information Overview
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters
Phone: 253-856-5703
Fax: 253-856-6700
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: November, 18, 2008
TO: Kent City Council Operations Committee
FROM: Ben Wolters, Economic Development Director
THROUGH: Staff
SUBJECT: Appointment to Public Facilities District (PFD) Board
MOTION: “Recommend council confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Greg
Haffner to the Kent Events Center Public Facilities District for an
additional four year term, and ratify all acts consistent with this
motion.”
SUMMARY:
Greg Haffner was originally appointed to the Board of Directors for the Kent
Events Center Public Facilities District on September 7, 2008. In accordance with
City of Kent Ordinance No. 3852 and Public Facilities District Resolution No.
1769, each director was appointed to a different term in order to stagger the
term end dates. These legislative documents and RCW 35.57.010(3)(a) require
that after the initial appointment, each director’s term is to be for a period of
four years. Therefore, the Mayor requests council confirm her appointment of
Mr. Haffner to a new four year term.
This item is on the Council’s agenda for consideration the same night it proceeds
to the Operations Committee—November 18, 2008. Should this item not pass
unanimously out Committee, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed by Council under Other Business.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Ben Wolters, 856-
5703.
EXHIBITS: Attached
BUDGET IMPACT: No
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Ben Wolters
Phone: 253-856-5703
Fax: 253-856-6700
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: November, 18, 2008
TO: Kent City Council Operations Committee
FROM: Ben Wolters, Economic Development Director
THROUGH: Staff
SUBJECT: Kent Events Center Naming Agreement
MOTION: “Recommend council authorize the Mayor to sign the Naming
Rights Agreement with Vision One / ShoWare Center at Kent, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney, and ratify all
acts consistent with this motion.”
SUMMARY:
On July 26, 2007, the Kent City Council authorized the Mayor to take all acts
necessary to construct the Kent Events Center and to enter into a 30 year license
agreement with the Seattle Thunderbirds to be the anchor tenant of the Center
and be the City’s authorized agent to sell advertising and naming rights of the
Center. In furtherance of Council’s directive, the Seattle Thunderbirds, in
consultation with City Staff, pursued several naming right opportunities and
identified Vision One Inc as a naming rights partner. On Oct. 7th, 2008, City
Staff informed Council that the City had reached agreement with Vision One Inc
to name the building after their primary product, ShoWare, which is a
comprehensive on-line ticketing and box office management system. The facility
will be named the “ShoWare Center at Kent” and the ShoWare Center logo will
appear prominently on the building, in the arena and on all promotion materials.
The ShoWare system will be used to manage ticket sales for the Center and the
Seattle Thunderbirds through a separate 5 year plus 5 year renewal contract
between SMG, the Center operator, and Vision One. In return Vision One Inc
agrees to pay the City $3,175,000 over 10.5 years through equal quarterly
installments ($75,000).
This item is on the Council’s agenda for consideration the same night it proceeds
to the Operations Committee – November 18, 2008. Should this item not pass
unanimously out Committee, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed by Council under Other Business.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Ben Wolters, 856-
5703.
EXHIBITS: None
BUDGET IMPACT:
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FINANCE
R. J. Nachlinger,Director Phone: 253-856-5260 Fax: 253-856-6255 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: November 18, 2008
TO: Kent City Council Operations Committee
FROM: R. J. Nachlinger, Finance Director
THROUGH: John Hodgson, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Approval Utility Rate Adjustments
MOTION: I move to recommend that the Operations Committee approve the rate
increases for Water and Drainage as of April 1, 2009 and forward the item to the
December 9, 2008 City Council agenda.
SUMMARY: In conjunction with the approval of the 2009 Budget for the City of Kent various
rate increases have been proposed for water service and storm water fees. The water rates are to
be implemented over a six year period with the base fee increasing by fifteen percent annually
and the system development charges being increased with the passage of the ordinance. The
adjustment in our storm water charges eliminates the various basins that the City was divided
into and replaces them with a single basin covering the entire City. Additionally, the system
development charge for storm water services is to be increased with the passage of this
ordinance.
BUDGET IMPACT: The budget impact for these utility funds is $162,473 for the base rate
increase in water service; $869,036 for the increase in the water system development charge;
$2,338,135 in the base rate for drainage service; and $647,627 for the system development
charge for drainage.
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ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, which relates to the
2009 fiscal year budget and amends various fees
and rates established by the Kent City Code
concerning water and drainage rates and fees,
which fee amendments shall be assessed and
collected beginning April 1, 2009, and incorporated
into the 2009 fiscal year budget.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Water Utility Charges. Section 7.02.160 of the Kent
City Code, entitled “Installation and Connection Charges Inside City
Limits,” is amended to increase the system development charges as
follows:
Sec. 7.02.160. Installation and Connection Charges Inside
City Limits.
A. Tap Charge – Connection by Water Utility. Any property owner
within the city limits applying for water service shall pay in full a tap
charge plus a system development charge prior to issuance of the water
service permit. The tap charge will include the cost of connection and
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laying the pipe from the City water main to the property line of the
property to which service is desired, or at a distance of sixty (60) feet from
the main toward such property line, whichever is shorter. The minimum
tap charge so established for service installed by the water utility is as
follows:
1. Two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275) for each five-eighth
(5/8) inch by three-quarter (3/4) inch connection.
2. Three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325) for each three-
quarter (3/4) inch connection.
3. Three hundred fifty dollars ($350) for each one (1) inch
connection.
4. Six hundred dollars ($600) for each one and one-half (1 1/2)
inch connection.
5. Eight hundred dollars ($800) for each two (2) inch
connection.
On any connection over two (2) inches, the minimum tap charge
shall be the actual cost of the meter and installation, plus twenty-five (25)
percent.
B. Tap charge – Connection by licensed contractor. If the workload of
the water utility as determined by the director of public works is such that
the installation of the water connection would interfere with the proper
operation and maintenance of the water system, the director of public
works may require that the property owner employ a licensed contractor to
make the connection and install the necessary line and materials except
the water meter. All such water services shall meet or exceed the
standards and specifications approved by the director of public works. The
minimum tap charge is as follows:
1. One hundred dollars ($100) for each five-eighth (5/8) inch by
three-quarter (3/4) inch connection.
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2. One hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) for each three-
quarter (3/4) inch connection.
3. One hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) for each one (1) inch
connection.
4. Three hundred sixty dollars ($360) for each one and one-half
(1 1/2) inch connection.
5. Five hundred dollars ($500) for each two (2) inch connection.
All such contractor-installed connections shall be guaranteed by the
contractor for a period of one (1) year.
C. System development charge. The system development charge is as
follows:
Meter Size
(inches)
Charge Effective
Through
March 31, 2009
Charge Effective
April 1, 2009
Less than 1 $2,600 $5,949
1 $4,627 $14,872
1-1/2 $10,400 $29,743
2 $18,486 $47,589
3 $41,594 $95,179
4 $73,933 $148,717
5 $115,528 $222,932
6 $166,376 $297,434
8 $295,786 $475,894
10 $462,162 $654,354
After April 1, 2009, this system development charge will increase
annually, on the first day of each calendar year, by an amount equal to the
percentage increase in the Construction Price Index for Seattle-Tacoma-
Bremerton for the twelve months October 31 through September 30 of the
previous calendar year.
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1. Two thousand six hundred dollars ($2,600) for each meter
less than one (1) inch in size.
2. Four thousand six hundred twenty-seven dollars ($4,627) for
each one (1) inch meter.
3. Ten thousand four hundred dollars ($10,400) for each one
and one-half (1 1/2) inch meter.
4. Eighteen thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($18,486)
for each two (2) inch meter.
5. Forty-one thousand five hundred ninety-four dollars
($41,594) for each three (3) inch meter.
6. Seventy-three thousand nine hundred thirty-three dollars
($73,933) for each four (4) inch meter.
7. One hundred fifteen thousand five hundred twenty-eight
dollars ($115,528) for each five (5) inch meter.
8. One hundred sixty-six thousand three hundred seventy-six
dollars ($166,376) for each six (6) inch meter.
9. Two hundred ninety-five thousand seven hundred eighty-six
dollars ($295,786) for each eight (8) inch meter.
10. Four hundred sixty-two thousand one hundred sixty-two
dollars ($462,162) for each ten (10) inch meter.
However, if (a) the City’s fire marshal has required that, in
conjunction with the City’s issuance of a single-family residential building
permit, the applicant must install a fire sprinkler system, and (b) the need
for a meter size greater than three-quarters (3/4) of an inch is based
solely on the fire marshal’s requirement that the sprinkler system be
installed, the single-family residential permit applicant shall pay only the
system development charge listed above for a meter less than one (1) inch
in diameter. It is not the City’s intent to require an applicant to pay a
higher system development charge when the larger meter size is needed
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only in the unusual event of a fire demand rather than for normal daily
user demand.
D. Installation of undersized meter. If an undersized meter is installed,
a deduction will be allowed from the above charges, including system
development charges, which will reflect the difference in cost between the
undersized meter and the regular size meter. All service material
(including water meter) will remain the property of the City.
E. Tap change. If the tap is changed to one of a larger size, the cost
and expense of such charge must be paid before the larger size tap is
installed.
F. Paving replacement – Charge. If it becomes necessary during the
installation of such connection on a time and material basis to break and
replace either concrete or blacktop paving, then in each instance an
additional charge shall be made to cover the cost of such repair.
SECTION 2. – Monthly Demand Charge for Water Service Within
the City Limits. That portion of section 7.02.300 of the Kent City Code,
entitled “Water Rates Within the City,” which pertains to the monthly water
rates and demand charges assessed to water customers within the city
limits of Kent is amended to increase the demand charge as follows:
Sec. 7.02.300. Water Rates Within The City.
A. Water rates. The following staggered rates apply during the time
periods listed below. Within each time period, the lower rate applies per
one hundred (100) cubic feet of water used for up to or equal to seven
hundred (700) cubic feet, and the higher rate applies per one hundred
(100) cubic feet of water used in excess of seven hundred (700) cubic
feet:
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Effective Date October 1 – April 30 May 1 – September 30
≤ 700 ft3 > 700 ft3 ≤ 700 ft3 > 700 ft3
12/31/1999 $1.24 $1.69 $1.64 $2.09
01/01/2003 $1.30 $1.77 $1.72 $2.19
01/01/2004 $1.37 $1.86 $1.81 $2.30
01/01/2005 $1.44 $1.95 $1.90 $2.42
All rates are also subject to a monthly demand charge for service
and meter, which is as follows:
Meter size
(inches)
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2007
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2008
Charge
Effective
April 1, 2009
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2010
5/8 x 3/4 $3.76 $5.26 $6.05 $6.96
1 $4.19 $8.94 $10.28 $11.82
1 1/2 $5.64 $13.64 $15.69 $18.04
2 $6.84 $18.09 $20.80 $23.92
3 $23.85 $38.35 $44.10 $50.72
4 $28.72 $46.47 $53.44 $54.59
6 $48.03 $69.03 $79.38 $91.29
8 $64.25 $88.50 $88.51 $101.79
10 $84.53 $113.03 $129.98 $149.48
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Meter size
(inches)
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2011
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2012
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2013
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2014
5/8 x 3/4 $8.00 $9.20 $10.58 $12.17
1 $13.59 $15.63 $17.97 $20.67
1 1/2 $20.75 $23.86 $27.44 $31.56
2 $27.51 $31.64 $36.38 $41.84
3 $58.33 $67.08 $77.14 $88.71
4 $62.78 $72.20 $83.03 $95.48
6 $104.98 $120.73 $138.84 $159.66
8 $117.06 $134.62 $154.81 $178.03
10 $171.90 $197.69 $227.34 $261.44
B. Lifeline customers. The City Council will establish eligibility criteria
for lifeline customers. For lifeline-qualified water service customers, the
following rates apply for water use per one hundred (100) cubic feet:
Effective Date January 1 – December 31
12/31/1999 $0.45
01/01/2003 $0.47
01/01/2004 $0.49
01/01/2005 $0.51
All lifeline rates are also subject to the monthly demand charge for service
and meter as set forth in subsection (A) of this section.
C. Rate adjustment.
1. Subject to the right of access and inspection by a
representative of the City, water service customers of the City may apply
for a one (1) time rate adjustment for any single billing period under the
following circumstances:
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a. An accidental water leak has been discovered on the
subject property; or
b. A water line failure has occurred on the subject
property; or
c. An unexplained, abnormal water meter reading has
occurred on the subject property even though subsequent City inspection
of the water meter indicates that the meter is functioning properly.
This rate adjustment shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the
difference between the total amount of the billing period sought for
adjustment minus the customer’s average water usage. For the purposes
of this subsection, the “average water usage” shall be computed by
determining the total volume of water consumed, under normal use
conditions, during the preceding twelve (12) months and dividing that
total volume by the number of times the City would typically read the
customer’s water meter in a twelve (12) month period.
2. This rate adjustment is permitted on a one (1) time basis
only and can only be applied to one (1) billing period. To be eligible for
this rate adjustment, the affected water system must be owned by or
subject to the exclusive control of the customer and be located between
the City’s water meter and owner’s residence or structure. The bill sought
for adjustment must exceed two (2) times the customer’s highest usage in
any single billing period during the twelve (12) months prior to the billing
period sought for adjustment.
3. Following a request for rate adjustment provided under this
subsection, the City’s finance director, or his/her designee, shall review
the request and determine whether or not to adjust the customer’s
monthly billing. In order to make a proper determination, City staff shall
be entitled to access, inspect and approve the customer’s water system
repair prior to granting a rate adjustment.
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4. If approved, the City shall make this rate adjustment by
issuing a credit to the customer’s account after verification of leakage or
water system failure, inspection of water meter and water system, where
applicable, and verification of corrective repairs. All repairs shall occur
within thirty (30) days of application to the City.
5. The owner may request reconsideration of the decision of the
finance director, or his/her designee, by the City Council through the City
Council’s operation committee.
SECTION 3. – Monthly Demand Charge for Water Service Outside
the City Limits. That portion of section 7.02.310 of the Kent City Code,
entitled “Water Rates Outside City,” which pertains to water rates and the
monthly demand charges assessed to water customers outside the city
limits of Kent is amended to increase the demand charge as follows:
Sec. 7.02.310. Water Rates Outside City.
A. Water rates. The following staggered rates apply during the time
periods listed below. Within each time period, the lower rate applies per
one hundred (100) cubic feet of water used for up to or equal to seven
hundred (700) cubic feet, and the higher rate applies per one hundred
(100) cubic feet of water used in excess of seven hundred (700) cubic
feet:
Effective Date October 1 – April 30 May 1 – September 30
≤ 700 ft3 > 700 ft3 ≤ 700 ft3 > 700 ft3
12/31/1999 $1.64 $2.09 $2.00 $2.46
01/01/2003 $1.72 $2.19 $2.10 $2.58
01/01/2004 $1.81 $2.30 $2.21 $2.71
01/01/2005 $1.90 $2.42 $2.32 $2.85
All rates are subject to a monthly demand charge for service and
meter which is as follows:
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Meter size
(inches)
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2007
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2008
Charge
Effective
April 1, 2009
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2010
5/8 x 3/4 $3.76 $5.26 $6.05 $6.96
1 $4.19 $8.94 $10.28 $11.82
1 1/2 $5.64 $13.64 $15.69 $18.04
2 $6.84 $18.09 $20.80 $23.92
3 $23.85 $38.35 $44.10 $50.72
4 $28.72 $46.47 $53.44 $54.59
6 $48.03 $69.03 $79.38 $91.29
8 $64.25 $88.50 $88.51 $101.79
10 $84.53 $113.03 $129.98 $149.48
Meter size
(inches)
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2011
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2012
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2013
Charge
Effective
January 1,
2014
5/8 x 3/4 $8.00 $9.20 $10.58 $12.17
1 $13.59 $15.63 $17.97 $20.67
1 1/2 $20.75 $23.86 $27.44 $31.56
2 $27.51 $31.64 $36.38 $41.84
3 $58.33 $67.08 $77.14 $88.71
4 $62.78 $72.20 $83.03 $95.48
6 $104.98 $120.73 $138.84 $159.66
8 $117.06 $134.62 $154.81 $178.03
10 $171.90 $197.69 $227.34 $261.44
B. Lifeline customers. The City Council will establish eligibility criteria
for lifeline customers. For lifeline-qualified water service customers, the
following rates apply for water use per one hundred (100) cubic feet:
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Effective Date January 1 – December 31
12/31/1999 $0.48
01/01/2003 $0.50
01/01/2004 $0.53
01/01/2005 $0.56
All lifeline rates are also subject to the monthly demand charge for
service and meter as set forth in subsection (A) of this section.
C. Rate adjustment.
1. Subject to the right of access and inspection by a
representative of the City, water service customers of the City may apply
for a one (1) time rate adjustment for any single billing period under the
following circumstances:
a. An accidental water leak has been discovered on the
subject property; or
b. A water line failure has occurred on the subject
property; or
c. An unexplained, abnormal water meter reading has
occurred on the subject property even though subsequent City inspection
of the water meter indicates that the meter is functioning properly.
This rate adjustment shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the
difference between the total amount of the billing period sought for
adjustment minus the customer’s average water usage. For the purposes
of this subsection, the “average water usage” shall be computed by
determining the total volume of water consumed, under normal use
conditions, during the preceding twelve (12) months and dividing that
total volume by the number of times the City would typically read the
customer’s water meter in a twelve (12) month period.
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2. This rate adjustment is permitted on a one (1) time basis
only and can only be applied to one (1) billing period. To be eligible for
this rate adjustment, the affected water system must be owned by or
subject to the exclusive control of the customer and be located between
the City’s water meter and owner’s residence or structure. The bill sought
for adjustment must exceed two (2) times the customer’s highest usage in
any single billing period during the twelve (12) months prior to the billing
period sought for adjustment.
3. Following a request for rate adjustment provided under this
subsection, the City’s finance director, or his/her designee, shall review
the request and determine whether or not to adjust the customer’s
monthly billing. In order to make a proper determination, City staff shall
be entitled to access, inspect and approve the customer’s water system
repair prior to granting a rate adjustment.
4. If approved, the City shall make this rate adjustment by
issuing a credit to the customer’s account after verification of leakage or
water system failure, inspection of water meter and water system, where
applicable, and verification of corrective repairs. All repairs shall occur
within thirty (30) days of application to the City.
5. The owner may request reconsideration of the decision of the
finance director, or his/her designee, by the City Council through the City
Council’s operation committee.
SECTION 4. – Storm and Surface Water Utility Charges. Section
7.05.090 of the Kent City Code relating to the City’s storm and surface
water utility and entitled “System of charges,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 7.05.090. System of charges.
A. There is hereby imposed a system of charges on each parcel of real
property within the City served by or to which is available for service the
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storm and surface water utility established by this chapter. The charges
are found to be reasonable and necessary to fund administration, planning,
design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, improvement, and
replacement of all existing and future storm and surface water facilities,
including the accumulation of reserves and the retirement of any
associated debt.
B. The following charges are hereby established for all parcels of real
property in the City:
1. Residential parcels. The Effective January 1, 2007, the
single-family residential rate shall be as follows:
Charged in Dollars Per Month, Per Residential Dwelling
Effective
January 1, 2007
Effective
April 1, 2009
Effective
January 1, 2010
Effective
January 1, 2011
$2.57
plus the basin-
specific charge of
subsection (B)(5)
of this section.
$8.75
$10.06
$11.57
Effective
January 1, 2012
Effective
January 1, 2013
Effective
January 1, 2014
$13.31
$15.30
$17.59
two dollars and fifty-seven cents ($2.57) per month for each parcel having
one (1) residential dwelling plus the basin-specific charge of subsection
(B)(5) of this section.The basin specific charge set forth under subsection
(B)(5) shall apply to residential dwellings through March 31, 2009, but
shall be eliminated after that date.
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2. Agricultural and undeveloped parcels. Agricultural parcels
shall be charged the monthly residential parcel rate. Undeveloped parcels
shall not be charged.
3. Other parcels.
a. The charge for all other parcels except residential
parcels, agricultural parcels and undeveloped parcels shall be based upon:
(1) The total amount of impervious surface as
expressed in equivalent service units (an equivalent service unit (ESU) has
been determined to be two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of
impervious surface or any fraction thereof); and
(2) The percentage of impervious surface area on
each parcel.
b. The charge for all such parcels shall be computed:
(1) By multiplying the total number of ESUs on each
parcel by the appropriate parcel’s impervious multiplier established in
subsection (3)(c) below; and
(2) Multiplying the results by the sum of the single-
family residential rate, if any.
c. Impervious multipliers are hereby established:
(1)
Percentage of impervious area per
parcel (impervious surface/total
surface x 100)
Impervious
multiplier
1 to 40 1
41 to 60 1.2
61 to 80 1.4
81 to 100 1.6
(2) Impervious multipliers correlate the hydraulic
impact of a parcel to its percentage of impervious surface per parcel. The
multiplier for the average single-family residence is established as one (1).
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The multiplier linearly increases as the percentage of impervious area
increases. The final category has a multiplier of one and six-tenths (1.6)
which reflects the hydraulic impact on the drainage system compared to
the that impact of an the average single-family residence.
4. Road systems. The impervious surface area for City roads
shall be assessed thirty (30) percent of the charge established in
subsection (B)(3) of this section for impervious service areas.
5. Basin-specific charges. The City shall have all lawful powers
and authorities to fix, alter, regulate and control charges within specific
basins and subbasins. The purpose of the power and authority granted in
this section is to provide for charging parcels of one (1) basin or subbasin
for improvements, studies or extraordinary maintenance which specifically
and solely benefit the property owners thereof. The following basin-
specific charges shall be assessed and collected through March 31,
2009are as follows:
Charged in dollars
per equivalent service unit, ESUper month
Basin
Effective Date January 1,
2007
Effective Date January 1,
2008
Westside
O $0.10 $1.68
K, L, M, D, E, F, P & N $0.15 $1.68
Eastside
Mill Creek
Upper (G) $4.27 $4.27
Lower (A) $5.05 $5.05
Valley Det. (Q) $5.05 $5.05
Garrison Creek
Lower (B) $2.12 $2.12
Upper (J & I) $1.94 $1.94
Direct (C) $2.23 $2.23
Soos Creek (H) $4.35 $4.35
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Effective April 1, 2009, these basin specific charges shall no longer
apply, and the City will assess and collect the new single-family residential
rate established in KCC 7.05.090(B)(1).
The boundaries of the described basins are generally indicated on
Attachment A to Ordinance No. 3461, which is on file with the City Clerk.
The boundaries of the basins and subbasins are generally defined and on
file in the City Clerk’s Office. The detailed definitions thereof are reflected
on maps filed in the engineering division of the public works department,
which are available to the public for review and/or copying during normal
business hours.
6. Water quality charges.
a. The City hereby authorizes and declares its intent to
establish, within two (2) years of the adoption of this chapter, a water
quality charge which may be added to any or all of the above rates. The
purposes of such a charge will be to finance monitoring, testing, treatment
and control of pollutant discharges into the storm and surface water
system, including the exercise of all lawful enforcement powers of the
City. A plan for developing such charges, and a schedule and budget for
this project, shall be submitted to the City Council for review and approval
before enactmentwithin ninety (90) days of adoption of this chapter. A
system of water pollution charges for storm and surface water run-off
from all parcels of real property in the City shall be developed within two
(2) years.
b. Such charges should be based upon appropriate indices
of pollutant discharges which approximate each parcel’s contribution to
the problem of water quality within storm and surface water facilities
including all receiving waters.
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7. Undeveloped parcels shall be subject to all charges
established under this section upon development of a parcel. Development
shall be determined by the date of issuance of a building permit or any
other permit for development purposes or as otherwise established by the
director of public works.
SECTION 5. – Rates Within Drainage District. Section 7.05.120 of
the Kent City Code, entitled “Rates Within Drainage Districts,” is amended
as follows:
7.05.120. Rates within drainage districts. Through March 31,
2009, Tthe storm and surface water utility charges imposed upon all
parcels within the City which are also being assessed, according to the
records of the King County assessor, by drainage district number 1 or
drainage district number 2 shall be reduced by the amount equal to such
assessments upon the providing of adequate proof thereof to the finance
director or designee. The maximum reduction allowed in any one (1) year
shall be limited to the storm and surface water utility charge imposed for
that year. Effective April 1, 2009, these rate reductions shall no longer
apply.
SECTION 6. – Connection Fees. Section 7.05.160 of the Kent City
Code, entitled “Connection Fees,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 7.05.160 Connection fees. Connection fees shall be
assessed against an owner of real property at the time of issuance of a
development permit for any onsite storm or surface water drainage
structure or facilities which attach or connect to, or otherwise drain into,
the system of drainage facilities as defined in KCC 7.05.050 or where any
additional surface or storm water run-off is generated and delivered or
transported through either natural or person-made watercourses to the
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utility’s system of storm and surface water facilities. The connection fees,
assessed and collected through March 31, 2009, shall be as follows:
Basin
Connection charge
in dollars per
month per acre
G 12.50
I 11.25
A 13.75
B 12.50
C & A 1.25
All others (except Basin H) 0.0
Effective April 1, 2009, the connection fee assessed and collected by
the City under this section shall terminate and the City will assess and
collect a drainage systems development charge in accordance with KCC
7.05.165.
As of December 31, 1999, and effective through March 31, 2009,
for Basin H only (the Soos Creek Watershed, generally), the charge per
connection will be a flat fee of four hundred dollars ($400) per equivalent
service unitESU. Effective April 1, 2009, the City will no longer assess and
collect basin specific charges.
The basins are as defined under KCC 7.05.090(B)(4). The charge in
effect through March 31, 2009, is calculated by the number of months
from the date of adoption of this chapter to the date of issuance of the
development permit, and the acre represents the area of the property
being developed. All connection fees collected by the storm and surface
water utility shall be placed in a separate revenue account for the storm
and surface water utility.
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SECTION 7. – Drainage Systems Development Charge. Chapter
7.05 of the Kent City Code relating to the City’s storm and surface water
utility is amended to add a new section, section 7.05.165, entitled
“Drainage Systems Development Charge,” as follows:
Sec. 7.05.165. Drainage Systems Development Charge.
Effective April 1, 2009, the City shall assess and collect a drainage systems
development charge against all new development or redevelopment in the
amount of one thousand and seven hundred and eighty-seven dollars
($1,787) per ESU, as defined in KCC 7.05.090(B)(3). This drainage
system development charge will increase annually, on the first day of each
calendar year, by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the
Construction Price Index for Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton for the twelve
month period October 1 through September 30 of the previous calendar
year.
All drainage system development charges collected by the storm
and surface water utility shall be placed in a separate revenue account for
the storm and surface water utility.
SECTION 8. – Severability. If any one or more section,
subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional
or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 9. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force five (5) days from and after its passage as provided by law.
However, the fees amended by this ordinance shall not be assessed and
collected until April 1, 2009, and are included in the 2009 fiscal year
budget.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of , 2008.
APPROVED: day of , 2008.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2008.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. _________
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Kent Council Operations Committee 2009 Budget Adopted
FINANCE
R. J. Nachlinger, Director
Phone: 253-856-5260
Fax: 253-856-6255
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: November 18, 2008
TO: Kent City Council Operations Committee
FROM: R. J. Nachlinger, Finance Director
THROUGH: John Hodgson, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: 2009 Budget Adoption Ordinance
MOTION: I move to recommend adoption of an ordinance adopting the 2009
budget.
SUMMARY: This ordinance adopts the 2009 budget. The budget to be adopted is
summarized in Exhibit A. It includes the Preliminary Budget document as amended by
Exhibit B, which includes all adjustments made to the Preliminary Budget since its
original publication.
BUDGET IMPACT: 2009 Budget
BACKGROUND: Council has held two public hearings and two workshops on the 2009
budget. All amendments in Exhibit B have been reviewed by the Operations
Committee. Adjustments related to the actual property tax levy will be incorporated as
soon as we receive final numbers from King County.
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ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, relating to budgets and finance and
adopting the final 2009 fiscal year budget.
RECITALS
A. The tax estimates and preliminary budget for the City of Kent,
Washington, for the 2009 fiscal year have been prepared and filed as provided by
law, and the budget has been printed and distributed.
B. Notice has been published in the official paper of the City of Kent
setting the time and place for hearing and that notice stated that all taxpayers calling
at the Office of the City Clerk would be furnished a copy of the 2009 budget.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - Budget Adoption. Pursuant to RCW 35A.33.075, the budget for
the 2009 fiscal year, as summarized in the attached Exhibit “A” and as set forth in
the 2009 Preliminary Comprehensive Budget, which is amended by the attached
Exhibit “B,” all of which are incorporated into this ordinance by this reference, is
hereby adopted in the amounts and for the purposes established in that budget as
the final budget for the City’s 2009 fiscal year.
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SECTION 2. - Transmittal. The finance director shall transmit a complete
copy of the final adopted budget to the Division of Municipal Corporations in the
Office of the State Auditor and to the Association of Washington Cities.
SECTION 3. - Adjustments. City administration shall administer the Annual
Budget and in doing so may authorize adjustments pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120.
SECTION 4. - Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five (5) days from and after the date of passage and publication as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
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PASSED: day of , 2008.
APPROVED: day of , 2008.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2008.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by
the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Inc (Dec) Beginning Ending
in Fund Fund Fund
Revenues Expenditures Balance Balance Balance
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
GENERAL FUND 86,868,831 86,868,831 8,475,911 8,475,911
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Street 5,510,318 4,418,782 1,091,536 52,354 1,143,890
LEOFF 1 Retiree Benefits 917,961 570,253 347,708 743,944 1,091,652
Lodging Tax Fund 190,500 159,000 31,500 246,908 278,408
Youth/Teen Programs 943,495 815,095 128,400 170,594 298,994
Capital Improvement 11,229,771 11,271,604 (41,833) 1,295,413 1,253,580
Criminal Justice 3,153,333 3,962,495 (809,162) 1,265,684 456,522
Environmental Mitigation 106,423 168,706 (62,283) 68,340 6,057
Community Block Grant 618,064 618,064
Other Operating Projects 64,469 69,068 (4,599) 76,778 72,179
Kent Events Center Operating Fund 6,052,080 5,903,864 148,216 148,216
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Voted 609,600 620,760 (11,160) 26,738 15,578
LTGO Debt 7,435,621 7,435,621
2009 Budget Ordinance
Exhibit A
LTGO Debt 7,435,621 7,435,621
Special Assessment 4,611,549 4,773,439 (161,890) 1,714,358 1,552,468
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Street Projects 1,730,500 1,730,500
Parks Projects 2,354,000 2,354,000
Other Capital Projects 793,000 793,000
Technology Projects 950,000 950,000
Facilities Projects 540,000 540,000
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water 14,503,648 13,723,240 780,408 260,788 1,041,196
Sewerage 31,432,889 32,850,933 (1,418,044) 4,821,053 3,403,009
Golf Complex 3,482,234 3,284,447 197,410 (1,911,288) (1,713,878)
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Equipment Rental & Fire Equipment 5,082,562 5,989,924 (907,362) 1,278,617 371,255
Central Services 5,404,772 5,536,173 (131,401) 212,039 80,638
Facilities Fund 5,842,703 5,810,053 32,650 (1,834) 30,816
Insurance 15,410,620 14,071,591 1,339,029 8,288,504 9,627,533
TOTAL GROSS BUDGET 215,838,943 215,289,443 549,123 27,084,901 27,634,024
LESS:
Internal Service Funds 31,509,241 31,509,241
Other Transfers 17,075,151 17,075,151
TOTAL BUDGET 167,254,551 166,705,051 549,123 27,084,901 27,634,024
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Inc (Dec) Beginning Ending
in Fund Fund Fund
Revenues Expenditures Balance Balance Balance
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
GENERAL FUND 87,157,360 87,157,360 8,475,911 8,475,911
Reduction of Development Fees (921,995)(921,995)(921,995)
Offset by:
Increased Court Revenues 50,000 50,000 50,000
COLA Reduction (521,960) 521,960 521,960
Other Cuts in Salaries/Services/Supplies (326,334) 326,334 326,334
Adjust Salaries/Benefits-Job Rotation (23,701) 23,701 23,701
Admissions Tax-Event Center 583,466 583,466 583,466
Transfer to Event Center Fund 583,466 (583,466)(583,466)
Total General Fund 86,868,831 86,868,831 8,475,911 8,475,911
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Street 5,510,318 4,430,539 1,079,779 52,354 1,132,133
COLA Reduction (11,757) 11,757 11,757
Total Street 5,510,318 4,418,782 1,091,536 52,354 1,143,890
Public Safety Retiree Health 917,961 570,253 347,708 743,944 1,091,652
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
2009 Budget Ordinance
Exhibit B
Public Safety Retiree Health 917,961 570,253 347,708 743,944 1,091,652
Lodging Tax Fund 190,500 159,000 31,500 246,908 278,408
Youth/Teen Programs 943,495 815,095 128,400 170,594 298,994
Capital Improvement Fund 11,229,771 11,269,804 (40,033) 1,295,413 1,255,380
Remove transfer to projects:
Security Fences (88,200) 88,200 88,200
Facilities Card Access (130,000) 130,000 130,000
Fire Station Grounds Renovation (40,000) 40,000 40,000
Add transfer to project:
Emergency Roof Repairs (Station 74)260,000 (260,000)(260,000)
Total Capital Improvement Fund 11,229,771 11,271,604 (41,833) 1,295,413 1,253,580
Criminal Justice 3,153,333 3,988,939 (835,606) 1,265,684 430,078
COLA Reduction (26,444) 26,444 26,444
Total Criminal Justice 3,153,333 3,962,495 (809,162) 1,265,684 456,522
Environmental Mitigation 106,423 169,762 (63,339) 68,340 5,001
COLA Reduction (1,056) 1,056 1,056
Total Environmental Mitigation 106,423 168,706 (62,283) 68,340 6,057
Community Block Grant 618,064 618,064
Other Operating Projects 64,469 69,068 (4,599) 76,778 72,179
Kent Events Center Operating Fund
Add 2009 Budget 6,052,080 5,903,864 148,216 148,216
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Voted 609,600 620,760 (11,160) 26,738 15,578
LTGO Bonds 7,435,621 7,435,621
Special Assessment 4,611,549 4,773,439 (161,890) 1,714,358 1,552,468
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
2009 Budget Ordinance
Exhibit B
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Street Projects 1,730,500 1,730,500
Parks Projects 2,354,000 2,354,000
Other Capital Projects 793,000 793,000
Technology Projects 950,000 950,000
Facilities Projects 798,200 798,200
Remove transfer to project:
Emergency Facility Repairs (Lifecycle)(50,000) 50,000 50,000
Floor Covering Replace (Lifecycle)(60,000) 60,000 60,000
Remove projects:
Security Fences (88,200) (88,200)
Facilities Card Access (130,000) (130,000)
Fire Station Grounds Renovation (40,000) (40,000)
Add transfer to project:
Emergency Roof Repairs (Station 74)110,000 (110,000)(110,000)
Total Facilities Projects 540,000 540,000
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water 14,847,484 14,090,282 757,202 260,788 1,017,990
Implement Rate Increase April 1st:
Reduce Water Rate Fees (54,158)(54,158)(54,158)
Reduce System Dev Charge (289,678)(289,678)(289,678)
Remove Project-East Hill Water Reservior (345,000) 345,000 345,000
COLA Reduction (22,042) 22,042 22,042
Total Water Fund 14,503,648 13,723,240 780,408 260,788 1,041,196
Sewerage 32,428,143 33,880,398 (1,452,255) 4,821,053 3,368,798
Drainage Rate Increase April 1st:
Reduce Drainage Rate Fees (779,378)(779,378)(779,378)
Reduce System Dev Charge (215,876)(215,876)(215,876)
Remove Projects:
Mill Creek (200,000) 200,000 200,000
Riverview Park (250,000) 250,000 250,000
Misc. Drainage Improvements (265,000) 265,000 265,000
Drainage Infrastructure Replacements (280,000) 280,000 280,000
COLA Reduction (34,465) 34,465 34,465
Total Sewerage Fund 31,432,889 32,850,933 (1,418,044) 4,821,053 3,403,009
Golf Complex 3,482,234 3,284,824 197,410 (1,911,288) (1,713,878)
COLA Reduction (377)
Total Golf Complex 3,482,234 3,284,447 197,410 (1,911,288) (1,713,878)
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
2009 Budget Ordinance
Exhibit B
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Equipment Rental 5,082,562 6,034,304 (951,742) 1,278,617 326,875
COLA Reduction (42,933) 42,933 42,933
Reduced Cost Allocation from Central Services (1,447) 1,447 1,447
5,082,562 5,989,924 (907,362) 1,278,617 371,255
Central Services 5,449,772 5,539,169 (89,397) 212,039 122,642
Reduce Cost Allocation to:
General Fund (30,397)(30,397)(30,397)
Other Funds (14,603)(14,603)(14,603)
COLA Reduction (2,996) 2,996 2,996
Total Central Services Fund 5,404,772 5,536,173 (131,401) 212,039 80,638
Facilities Fund 5,582,703 5,577,114 5,589 (1,834) 3,755
COLA Reduction (26,430) 26,430 26,430
Reduce Cost Allocation from Central Services (631) 631 631
Remove Projects:
Emergency Facility Repairs (Lifecycle) (50,000) (50,000)
Flooring Covering Replacements (60,000) (60,000)
Add Projects:Add Projects:
Emergency Roof Repairs (Station 74) 370,000 370,000
Total Facility Fund 5,842,703 5,810,053 32,650 (1,834) 30,816
Insurance 15,410,620 14,053,534 1,357,086 8,288,504 9,645,590
COLA Reduction (5,644) 5,644 5,644
Adjust Salaries/Benefits-Job Rotation 23,701 (23,701)(23,701)
Total Insurance Funds 15,410,620 14,071,591 1,339,029 8,288,504 9,627,533
TOTAL GROSS BUDGET 215,838,943 215,289,443 549,123 27,084,901 27,634,024
LESS:
Internal Service Funds 31,509,241 31,509,241
Other Transfers 17,075,151 17,075,151
TOTAL BUDGET 167,254,551 166,705,051 549,123 27,084,901 27,634,024
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