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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 15, 2019
Date: October 15, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Dennis Higgins Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
1. Introduction of Incoming Municipal Judge Anthony Gipe
Mayor Ralph indicated Judge Phillips will be retiring at the end of 2019 and
Anthony Gipe will take his place effective January 1, 2020. Judge Gipe spoke
regarding his work history and connections to Kent. From November 1, 2019
- December 31, 2019, Judge Gipe will be serving as a limited term Court
Commissioner.
2. Proclamation for TorkLift Central's Ninth Annual Turkey Challenge
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for TorkLift Central's Ninth Annual
Turkey Challenge to Candice Kay, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and
Jenna Schlafmann, Customer Sales and Service. Kay told a story about the
inception of TorkLift Central's Annual Turkey Challenge and expressed
appreciation of the Proclamation.
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Council President Boyce advised that the Councilmembers will collect money
and make a donation for the first time ever.
B. Community Events
1. Team Up 2 Clean Up
Tony Donati, Conservation Coordinator, provide a brief update on recent and
upcoming community events. Team Up 2 Clean Up is a community litter
pickup event that was held on September 21st. There were 139
volunteers that collected 175 bags of litter and trash. The next event is in
May of 2020.
The next Kent Residential Recycling Collection Event will be held
Saturday, October 19th 9-3 p.m. at Hogan Park. This is a free event. Visit
KentWa.gov/talkingtrash for additional details. This program is fully-
funded by grants.
The fall curbside clean-up will be held November 4-15, 2019. Residents
can place up to ten 32 gallon units of yard waste and garbage. Visit
Kentwa.gov/talkingtrash.
C. 4th and Willis Roundabout
Dave Brock, Deputy Public Works Director of Operations advised of the
upcoming open house on November 7th from 5-7 p.m. in Council Chambers
regarding the 4th & Willis Roundabout Project. Construction is slated for
2020.
Mayor Ralph advised the City received $3 million dollars from the State
legislature for this project.
D. Public Safety Report
Chief Rafael Padilla provided information on:
"Operation Clear Track," a railroad safety program. The police traffic unit
and railroad companies teamed up to do an emphasis that included
education and enforcement. Chief reminded people to never walk along
the tracks and never park on the tracks. For additional safety tips visit
OLI.org - Operation Lifesavers.
Chief Padilla provided details on shots fired and compared statistics for
2017-2019.
Chief Padilla indicated the police department is always looking at
innovative ways to be more efficient. The department applied for and was
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awarded a mini-grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission
that is being used to purchase special equipment and train officers to be
certified phlebotomist to draw blood for processing DUIs. One officer has
been certified and two additional officers will soon be certified.
Chief Padilla congratulated Programs Corrections Sergeant, Virginia
Griesbach for completing the American Jail Association's Command -level
Certification Course. Six people in the state have obtained the
certification - three work in the City of Kent Correctional Facility.
Mayor expressed her appreciation of the shots fired statistics presentation
and indicated the reduction is due to the Chief's leadership and work of
the Police Department to help reduce crime.
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Mayor's Report
Mayor Ralph indicated her first Community Town Hall meeting will be held on
October 19, 2019 at 11:30 p.m. at the Kentridge Library. Mayor is seeking
input on helping the City create a vision for our future - 30 years into the
future.
Mayor Ralph recognized East Hill Elementary for their work in organizing a
clean up event at the school.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Mayor Ralph advised Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson is out of
the office and that his report is in today's agenda packet available at
KentWA.gov.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Council President Boyce recognized Kentwood High School Civic's class
students.
Boyce provided a brief recap of tonight's workshop presentation on the 2020
mid-biennium budget adjustment.
Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee. The
Committee recently reviewed Legislative Priorities and transportation
funding.
Chief Padilla and Boyce participated in the "Leading Your Community" event
at Kent Meridian High School.
Councilmermber Fincher advised of the Spotlight Series and information is
available KentWA.gov. Fincher invited everyone to attend the upcoming City
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of Kent Equity and Inclusion event with speaker Sylvia Mendez at the Green
River Kent campus on November 14, 2019 from 7-8 p.m. Mendez - a Civil
Rights Activist and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom will speak
on "Separate is Never Equal."
Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Governance Board that meets October 16, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Station 78 in
Covington.
Councilmember Troutner advised the Kent Police Department will hold a
Medicine Take back Day on October 26, 2019 from 10-2 p.m. and the next
Coffee with the Chief will be held on November 7th at the Starbucks at 4th &
Meeker at 8 a.m.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Second Public Hearing on the 2020 Mid Biennium Budget
Adjustment
Mayor Ralph provided a brief review of the public hearing process.
Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the 2020 Mid-Biennium Budget
Adjustment.
Finance Director, Paula Painter provided information on the Mayor's proposed
budget adjustment.
During the budget process, proposed adjustments were made in response to
changes in revenue forecasts as well as unforeseen changes in expenditures.
One-time expenditures with one-time dollars were considered.
Painter reviewed 2020 increases to the operating and capital sides of budget.
More information available online at KentWA.gov
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Valentine Caspar, a Kent business owner, indicated the safety and security of
residents is the priority and the Council should provide money for more
officers and shifting resources away from administration. Caspar asked the
council to not ask taxpayers for more money.
Timothy Brown, a Kent resident, requested the Council approve the budget
as proposed by the Mayor. It's a balanced approach with good thought put
into it.
Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Thomas. The motion
passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
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B. Public Hearing on the 2019 Property Tax Levy for the 2020
Budget
Mayor Ralph provided information on the public hearing process
Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing.
Finance Director, Paula Painter advised the 2019 Property tax Levy for the
2020 Budget calculations are compiled by King County. The City received the
estimates after the proposed budget was prepared and values for City of
Kent came in higher than estimated - $1.38/thousand assessed valuation.
The estimated median home value for 2020 is $381,000. TheCcity's share of
the property tax is $529. Additional details can be found in the Proposed Mid-
Biennium Budget Adjustment book on pages 15 and 16. Visit KentWA.gov for
more information.
There were no public comments or documents.
Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Thomas. The motion
passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
C. Public Hearing on the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the 2020-2025 Capital
Improvement Plan.
Painter advised this is the second public hearing on the 2020-2025 Capital
Improvement Plan - the first hearing was held on September 17, 2019. The
Capital Improvement Plan is part of the Growth Management Act. The Plan,
with its associated 2020 revenues and expenditures are included within the
Proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment and spells out the City's plan for
the next 6 years for recommended funding and expenditures. Additional
details can be found on pages 71-89 in the budget book available at
KentWA.gov.
There were no public comments or documents.
Boyce moved to closed the public hearing, seconded by Thomas. The motion
passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
D. Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities
Element Amendment and Update to Kent City Code Chapter
12.13, School Impact Fees
Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing.
Long Range Planner, Hayley Bonsteel provided the staff report.
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This is the annual update to incorporate recent school district capital plans
from Kent, Auburn, Federal Way and Highline school districts.
Part of the request is to adjust school impact fees and those calculations are
found in the Kent City Code. Most districts are seeing a decline in enrollment
- Auburn has seen a slight increase. The Kent School District did a minor
update and will do a more major update next year. Kent has not recalculated
their student generation rates, but will perform that calculation next year.
Auburn tripped the multi-family maximum - $9,193. This has increased
according to construction index.
Highline is not proposing any increase in fees this year.
The new max for single-family will be $9,021 and no school district is hitting
this max.
There were no public comments or documents.
Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Thomas. The motion
passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
E. Public Hearing to Consider Declaring Certain Public Utility
Equipment and Materials Surplus – Resolution - Adopt
Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing.
Dave Brock, Deputy Public Works Director of Operations provided details on
the materials requesting be surplused. The value of metal changes on a daily
basis.
Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Thomas, the motion
passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1996, declaring certain public
utility equipment and materials as surplus and authorize the
Public Works Director to dispose of the equipment in the
manner that best meets the public interest.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Valentine Caspaar, a Kent business owner presented written documents for
the record and spoke regarding determining when a building is considered
occupied, grease traps, and racks.
Anita Veen, a Kent resident expressed her appreciation of the Mayor
walking Mill Creek Canyon and the task force for their work on
homelessness in the Canyon.
Kentwood High School students Kevin Sonic, Diana Khalilova and
Flangellica Shefeg spoke regarding school security and making parks
move safe by monitoring the homeless activity in parks.
8. APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS A-J.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
A. Payment of Bills - Approve
MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through
9/15/19 and paid on 9/15/19, and the payment of bills
received through 9/30/19 and paid on 9/30/19, and approve
the checks issued for payroll for 9/1/19-9/15/19 and paid on
9/20/19, and checks issued for payroll 9/16/19 - 9/30/19 and
paid on 10/4/19, after auditing by the Committee of the Whole
on 10/8/19.
B. Approval of Minutes
1. City Council Meeting - City Council Special Meeting - Oct 1, 2019 5:00 PM
2. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - Oct 1, 2019 5:30 PM
3. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Oct 1, 2019 7:00 PM
C. Ordinance Eliminating References to Council Committees from
the Kent City Code - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4336, amending the Kent City
Code by eliminating references to the Operations Committee
and the Public Safety Committee.
D. Bill of Sale to Clear Title at 303 West Meeker Street - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Bill of Sale for
improvements at 303 West Meeker Street to Southworth
Properties, LLC., together with all other necessary documents,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney.
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E. 2019 Court Commissioner - Temporary Limited Term Position
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to establish a temporary limited
term position of Court Commissioner, to be funded out of the
Municipal Court budget, with an end date of December 31,
2019.
F. Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for SR 509 Gateway Project
- Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement
(GCB 3093) with the Washington State Department of
Transportation to provide $2 million in funding identified in the
Puget Sound Gateway Program SR167 and SR509 Completion
Projects, Local Funding and Phasing Memorandum of
Understanding, subject to the terms and conditions acceptable
to the Public Works Director and the City Attorney.
G. Veterans Drive Extension PSRC Grant Acceptance - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign agreements necessary to
accept $4 million of Federal Highway Administration funds for
expenditures on the Veterans Drive Extension, a local nexus
project within the SR509 Gateway Program, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director
and City Attorney.
H. WSDOT Reimbursement Agreement for South 224th - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to modify agreement JA 6673
with WSDOT for review, permitting and approval of the South
224th Street Project within WSDOT right-of-way and inspection
of materials, to increase costs from $70,000 to $130,000,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public
Works Director and City Attorney.
I. Lake Meridian Park Boathouse Project – Accept as Complete
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Lake Meridian Park
Bathhouse Repair project as complete and release retainage to
A To B Builders LLC, upon receipt of standard releases by the
State and the release of any liens.
J. Accept the 2019 Crack Sealing Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the 2019 Crack Sealing
Project as complete and release retainage to Huizenga
Enterprises, LLC., upon receipt of standard releases from the
State and the release of any liens.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
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10. BIDS
A. Fuel Tank Replacement Project Bid - Award
Dave Brock, Public Works Deputy Director, Operations provided information
on the Fuel Tank Replacement Project Bid.
MOTION: Award the Fuel Tank Replacement Project bid to
Granite Petroleum Inc. in the amount of $1,875,887.20, 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: Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:22 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
COMMUNITY EVENTS
UPDATE
•TeamUp2CleanUp
•Recycling Collection Event
•Fall Curbside Clean-up Tony Donati,
C onservation
Coordinator
We’re Cleaning Kent #1BagAtATime
Accepted Items
Scrap Metal Mattresses
Toilets Shredding
Appliances Batteries
e-Waste Styrofoam
and more!For a full list visit:
Kentwa.gov/TalkingTrash
Accepted Items
Scrap Metal Mattresses
Toilets Shredding
Appliances Batteries
e-Waste Styrofoam
and more!For a full list visit:
Kentwa.gov/TalkingTrash
Accepted Items
Scrap Metal Mattresses
Toilets Shredding
Appliances Batteries
e-Waste Styrofoam
and more!For a full list visit:
Kentwa.gov/TalkingTrash
10 extra 32 gallon units of
yard waste AND garbage
Regular yard waste
collection day
Full details at
Kentwa.gov/TalkingTrash
FALL CURBSIDE CLEANUP EVENT
NOVEMBER 4-15, 2019
For more information on any of these
events, please visit:
KentWA.gov/TalkingTrash
or call 253-856-5589.
City of Kent Police
Department
“Aggressively Fighting
Crime While Serving
With Compassion”
Operation Clear Track
Shots Fired Update
Questions
2020 Mid-Biennium
Adjustment
2nd Public Hearing
Proposed Changes by Fund
2020 Adopted Proposed 2020 Revised
Expenditures Changes Expenditures
General Fund 106,361,540 2,269,220 108,630,760
Special Revenue Funds
Street Operating Fund 18,025,920 (184,520) 17,841,400
LEOFF1 Retiree Benefits Fund 1,449,710 96,610 1,546,320
Lodging Tax Fund 294,400 5,380 299,780
Youth / Teen Fund 956,010 7,090 963,100
Capital Resources Fund 18,152,000 7,729,300 25,881,300
Criminal Justice Fund 6,057,350 1,988,890 8,046,240
Housing and Community Dev Fund 1,175,190 2,720 1,177,910
City Arts Program Fund 108,100 670 108,770
ShoWare Operating Fund 1,124,830 17,510 1,142,340
Debt Service Funds
Non-Voted Debt Service Fund 8,641,810 112,720 8,754,530
Special Assessments Fund 784,160 9,420 793,580
Capital Projects Funds
Street Capital Projects Fund 6,869,980 715,780 7,585,760
Parks Capital Projects Fund 3,369,000 5,869,690 9,238,690
Other Capital Projects Fund 42,780 504,060 546,840
Technology Capital Projects Fund 2,250,000 763,550 3,013,550
Facilities Capital Projects Fund 2,000,000 82,400 2,082,400
Proposed Changes by Fund Continued
2020 Adopted Proposed 2020 Revised
Expenditures Changes Expenditures
Enterprise Funds
Water Fund 33,601,390 (40,470) 33,560,920
Sewer Fund 32,411,620 (182,280) 32,229,340
Drainage Fund 31,366,120 (148,260) 31,217,860
Solid Waste Fund 622,420 (3,150) 619,270
Golf Complex Fund 5,532,110 58,910 5,591,020
Internal Service Funds
Fleet Services Fund 6,088,490 217,010 6,305,500
Central Services Fund
Central Stores 395,040 1,550 396,590
Information Technology 9,658,590 1,345,170 11,003,760
GIS 0 861,950 861,950
Facilities Fund 5,867,350 820,490 6,687,840
Insurance Fund
Unemployment 174,510 2,810 177,320
Workers Compensation 1,469,450 46,520 1,515,970
Health and Employee Wellness 15,345,100 111,200 15,456,300
Liability Insurance 2,036,120 54,630 2,090,750
Property Insurance 566,510 5,570 572,080
Total Gross Budget 322,797,600 23,142,140 345,939,740
2019 Property Tax Levy
for 2020 Budget
Public Hearing
Property Tax Levy
Levy per $1,000 of Assessed Valuation
Fund Estimated Dollar Value
General Fund $1.3882 $31,408,457
This property tax levy represents a 1.0% increase over last year as shown below.
2020 Regular Property Tax Levy $31,408,457
Less 2019 Regular Property Tax Levy ($30,786,276)
Less New Construction Levy ($314,318)
Less Refund Levy 0
Property Tax Increase $307,863
Percent Change = 1.0%
Property Tax Assessed Valuation and Rates
City of Kent Share Only 2018 2019 2020 Est
Assessed Valuation in thousands (A)$ 18,528,081 $ 20,495,751 $ 22,625,773
General Levy Rate ($2.325 max) (B)1.62704 1.49065 1.38820
Estimated Cost On:
Median Home Value (C)$527 $541 $529
(A)Assessed valuation for 2020 is estimated to increase by 5% from 2019.
(B)2018 & 2019 Levy Rates per King County Assessor's Office.
(C)2018 and 2019 median home values are $324,000 and $363,000, respectively, per King County
Assessor's Office. 2020 is estimated to increase by 5 percent.
2020-2025 Capital
Improvement Plan
2nd Public Hearing
CIP –Source of Funds (in thousands)
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
Sources of Funds
City Resources 24,367 13,880 12,580 12,629 12,634 12,727 88,817
Utility Resources 14,135 14,715 15,669 16,245 15,637 15,750 92,151
Other Resources 257 257
Total Sources of Funds 38,759 28,595 28,249 28,874 28,271 28,477 181,225
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2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
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City Resources Utility Resources Other Resources
Criminal
Justice -1%
Business &
Occupation Tax
18%
CRF General
30%
CRF REET 2 -1%
CRF REET 2
Fund Balance
4%
Golf Fund
3%
Solid Waste
Utility Tax
9%
Drainage
Revenues
13%
Sewer Revenues
8%
Water Revenues
14%
Other
9%
2020
CIP –Projects by Category Function (in thousands)
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
Projects
General Government 5,912 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 13,662
Parks, Rec & Comm
Services 10,974 4,850 3,567 3,635 3,657 3,750 30,433
Public Safety 100 100
Transportation 7,638 7,480 7,463 7,444 7,427 7,427 44,879
Utilities 14,135 14,715 15,669 16,245 15,637 15,750 92,151
Total Projects 38,759 28,595 28,249 28,874 28,271 28,477 181,225
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Public Safety
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The POST AMERICAN WORLD:
This week, we all in the US should be ashamed who the USA did to the
Kurds in Syria. I 1,000 have died fighting the fight for us, defeating IS and
now we abandoning them, so Turkey can do another Genocide.
Truly Shameful.
But the decline of America happens here too.
40 years ago Boeing was run by engineers and we flew to the moon.
Now run by accountants & lawyers, Boeing can't even build airplanes that
fly.
In Kent, w€ have a bloated administration, paying the public servant s 2-3
times the average income of it's citizen. Public Servants making that kind of
money, andharassing businesses, so they all move to Covington.
I have done business n 25 locations around the USA, only Kent is uazy.
We are allowed to lock our other buildings, The police liked it that way.
None of our freezer need to be sprinkled, so Ice Cream doesn't catch on fire.
The Mayor has forgotten the Security is the highest & primary duty.
Not Park!
Without securiry without police , business won't be here,
and without that No jobs either. Besides your tu< base.
And then who will use the empty park? The Homeless I guess
The police chief asked for 25 more officer, but he needs more....and again
you want to float taxes that should be voted down. No more txes!
Budgeting is not what you WANT, but what you HAVE' and you need to
divide the pie and use it where it is needed most. security.
I like to present the Mayor with this book:
THE POSTAMEzuCAN WORLD.
She certainly is working to get us there faster, sorry to say!
Thank you.
Valentin Caspaar
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We have solved 3 of the 6 problems that were pushed on us as retaliation.
RE#l: OCCUPIBD or NOT:
It would make a lot more sense to schedule with a hearing examiner
BEFORE November I than after fines have been given out. Counter suits are
expensive for the city as well. But then logic isn't seen here very often.
RE#4: 2 Grease Traps, and other nonsesne
a) As fwo your earlier, you accuse me of doing things without a Permit. I
bought the building with 2 grease traps already installed. If you guys failed to
inspect this before I go the building, then SIIAME ON YOU. But I can do
maintenance on them, but I can't get a permit on something I did not do.
Compass did all the plumbings, essentially new in the whole front building.
Inspected, signed off. That included the cafe grease trap.
Your recent inspector SUGGESTED we move it above ground. And we plan
too, as it will be easier to service. We will ask for a permit for that ONE.
b) Two years earlier, you and fire accused me of puffing in a Frcezerand not
sprinkle it, so my ice cream doesn't catch on fire. a) That freezq eas put in 18
yeats before I bought the building, so again SHAME oN You for not seeing
that in 18 yearly inspections, and our occupancy inspection4years ago.
Under protest, I then sprinkled it, at $5,000, so ice cieam doesn't burn up.HA!
rst st'nid sovernmenfs tGreat PR against stupid govemments ! ., ,
FYI Mr Jim Berrios was VP of Dennys, with 500 freezers and NONE was
sprinkled, but when he bought the Golden Steer, he too had to sprinkle an old
fteezer It's just KENT that does this stuffl not the normal cities, none of my
freezers in my 25 other locations were sprinkled.
It's Equipment, not a room!
c) And I will leave the $35,000 double backflow valve the city made my put
in for another day....
Well, maybe not:
At closing day, when I purchased the building 4 years &Eo,the city informed
me that for 10 years they tried to make the old owner p":t in this Fire-Line
Back flow vale, but failed.
In Civilized cities, the city does this, and then assesses the benefiting
property owners ((5) an assessment, payment over time. NOT SO in Kent.
because this valve was on my land, I had to pay for the whole thing, with no
recourse to the other property owners. I should have left right then!
And the city told me I should have done due diligence? REALLY? How?
The city should have put a lien on the property, then it would have shown up
in a title search. HOW would I know, when the city failed doing its job? How
do I recoup 415 of the $35,000? From the city?
RE#5: RACKS:
senior Building official of Kent, Steve Emmert saw our racks
and said we need to BOLT them down. So we did.
Then he failed us, because we did not engineer them. (Should have told us in
the beginning)
Mind you, they are standard Racks used by 1000's of warehouses,
Anyway, we had Rich Chaffee, Cell206-714-9314 fichc@appliednw.com
engineer them and submitted them to Steve Emmert. Emmert inspected the
new bolts and sign us off.
This happened with my Project manager Dave Mitzelrwho also remembers
that. Glen, my current maintenance guy, also can testify.
At that time, FIRE also said it was ok, as they did just 30 days ago.
Why the city doesn't have any paperwork, I don't know. Jon Napier remarked
to you that Steve Emmert wasn't great on paperwork, while you where at my
building. Go figure!
Now steve wilson says it didn't not happen!, sure, Right!
Soooo, how to we go forward? What do I really need?
Sincerely
Valentin Caspaar
City of Kent
Operations Facility
Hogan Park
N
S 240th St
Ice Skating Center
Current Fuel Site Location
Unleaded Pumps Diesel Pumps
Operations Facility Fuel Island
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Pumps
Future Fuel Site Location
Above Ground Tanks Rendering
Sample:
Canopy/Pump Cover
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Pumps
Future Fuel Site Location