HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW13-275 - Original - Discontinuation of Membership PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte
Public Works Director
400 West Gowe
KENT Kent, WA 98032 i
Fax 253-856-6500
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PHONE: 253-856-5500 j
November 27, 2013
Bob Pancoast, Director
South King County Regional Water Association
27224 144th Avenue SE
Kent, WA 98042
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RE: Discontinuation of Membership in the South King County Regional
Water Association (SKCRWA)
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Dear Bob;
This letter is our notification that the City of Kent will cease Its participation in the SKCRWA
effective December 31, 2013.
The SKCRWA was established more than 30-years ago to explore additional water sources to
meet the growing demands of the 1980's and 1990's and to help establish service boundaries of
South King County purveyors.
Regional water demand has since changed, resulting in long term availability and a more stable +,
environment for water purveyors. The original goals and objectives of the association have
been met and the necessity for Kent's participation is no longer needed.
While the City has decided not to continue with the SKCRWA, we will continue to collaborate
with neighboring purveyors on supply and demand needs, stand ready to assist neighboring
purveyors should they need our help, and continue to remain engaged with tracking legislative
and other common issues that affect our water resources.
The City would like to express its gratitude to you and the previous leadership of Don Wright for
all of the good work that has been done.
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Sincerely,
Timothy 3. L Po e, P.E. ze e oke
City of Kent Public Works Director Mayor
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Cc: Mayor Pete Lewis, City of Auburn
Mayor Dave Hill, City of Algona
Y Chris Hall, King County Water District 111
3 Kevin Swinford, City of Kent Interim Water Superintendent
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MAYOR SUZETTE COOKE
City of Kent Public Works Department
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KENT=_�u rvorae Agenda Item: Consent Calendar - 7H
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TO: City Council
DATE: November 19, 2013
SUBJECT: Withdrawal of Membership in South King County Regional Water
Association - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to end City participation in the South King
County Regional Water Association effective December 31, 2013.
SUMMARY: The South King County Regional Water Association was formed more than
30 years ago. Membership consisted of cities and water districts serving the public
water supply needs for much of King County south of Seattle. The association was
established to explore additional water sources to meet growing demand in the 80s
and 90s and to establish service boundaries.
Regional water supply demands have since changed, resulting in increased water
availability. In Kent this has been primarily because of the final approval of the Habitat
Conservation Plan for Clark Springs and our participation with the Tacoma Second
Supply Project. The original goals and objectives of the association have been met and
the necessity for Kent's participation is no longer needed. A number of adjacent
jurisdictions have already withdrawn, including the City of Auburn this past summer.
The City will continue to collaborate with neighboring purveyors on supply and
demand needs and will remain engaged with tracking legislative and other common
issues that affect our water resources.
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Higgins - Ralph - Albertson NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: Some additional staff time will be needed to track legislative
issues; however, existing staff will be able to take on that work.
� I ;I► REQUEST FOR MAYOR'S SIGNATURE
KENT Please Fill in All Applicable Bo s
sewed by Director
Originator's Name: Kevin Swinford Dept/Div. PW O eration /Water Extension: 5610
Date Sent: 11/27/13 Date Required: 12/2/1
Return to: CONTRACT TERMINATION DATE:
VENDOR: South King County Regional DATE OF COUNCIL APPROVAL: 11/19/13
Water Association
ATTACH THE COUNCIL MOTION SHEET FOR THE MAYOR - if applicable
Brief Explanation of Document: &�
The attached letter is for the discontinuation of membership in the South King
Regional Water Association which was approved by Council on November 19, 2013.
All Contracts Must Be Routed Through The Law Department
(This area to be completed by the Law Department)
Received: NOV 2 7 ?013
Approval of Law Dept.:
Law Dept. Comments:
v CEIVED
Date Forwarded to Mayor: ��� /?j� DEC. 2 2013
city of Kent
Shaded Areas To Be Completed By Administration(W1M &the Mayor
Received:
RECEIVED
Recommendations and Comments:
Disposition: /��/r�9�'d Z3-/ DEC a* 2 2013
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Date Returned: CITY CLERK