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Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Jim Berrios, Tina Budell, Bill Boyce, Chair
March 13, 2017
5:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker(s) Time Page
1. Call to Order Bill Boyce 1 min
2. Roll Call Bill Boyce 1 min
3. Changes to the Agenda Bill Boyce 1 min
4. Approval of January 9, 2017 Minutes YES Bill Boyce 1 min 1
5. Reappointment of Josh Bang to LTAC YES Ben Wolters 5 min 7
6. Approval of VisitKent Marketing Contract YES Ben Wolters 5 min 11
With JayRay Ads & PR, Inc.
7. Sound Transit Update Auburn/Kent NO Sandra Fann 20 min 25
Sounder Station Access Improvement Project Danielle Butsick
8. Incentives for Downtown Kent NO Bill Ellis 20 min 27
9. Meet Me on Meeker Update NO Bill Ellis 20 min 29
Hayley Bonsteel
10. ShoWare Update 2016 Review and NO Ben Wolters 15 min 31
2017 Look Ahead Tim Higgins
11. Economic Development Update NO Ben Wolters 5 min
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 9, 2017
Committee Members Bill Boyce, Tina Budell, Dana Ralph
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Changes to the Agenda
Move item #11 to the February 13, 2017 meeting.
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion: Committee Member Ralph MOVED and Committee Member Budell
SECONDED a Motion to Approve the Minutes of January 9, 2017. Motion
Passed 3-0.
5. Kent Sounder Access Improvements – Information Only
Sandra Fann and Chelsea Levy presented;
Project background – How did we get here?
2008 ST2 funded Kent and Auburn Projects
2010-2012 Sounder Station Access Study
2010 Kent and Auburn Projects suspended
2016 Kent and Auburn Project funding restored
Project Background – ST2
Kent Station Access Improvements and Auburn Station Access
Improvements Purpose - To increase access for all riders to the Sounder
stations.
Project Background – ST2 Representative Scope
Kent Station Access Improvements
o Construct 450 stall multi-level parking structure.
o Estimated cost $33.1 Million in 2016 dollars.
Project Background – ST2 – Flexible Access to ST Facilities
Examine alternatives to expanded parking that would meet demand and
riders’ needs.
Potential Strategies Include:
o Pedestrian/bicycle improvements
o Additional bus/transfer facilities
o Transit speed and reliability improvements
o Expanded or new kiss-and-ride areas
o Off-site parking along an existing bus route with frequent connections
o Could result in a mix of improvements along with or instead of parking
Project Background – ST2
Planning effort will determine the most effective and affordable mix of
improvements
o Option 1 Garage
o Buss, walking, garage, bike
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Project Timeline
Alternatives Development and Screening
o Stakeholder Engagement 2016-2017
- Early 2017; Establish project goals and evaluation criteria-Public Comment -
- Early-Mid 2017; Identify and evaluate access improvement alternatives -
Public Comment
- Mid-Late 2017 City Council makes recommendations to Sound Transit Board;
Sound Transit Board identifies preferred improvement package
Environmental Review and Preliminary Design 2018-2019
o Conduct environmental review and preliminary engineering-Public Comment
o Early 2019-Sound Transit Board selects project to build
Final Design 2019-2021
o Advanced design to 60% and 90%
o Obtain permits
o Acquire property
Construction 2021-2023
o Groundbreaking
o Construction updates
o Construction mitigation
Strategies for Expediting Project Delivery
Political/stakeholder buy-in on alternatives
Early identification of preferred improvements
Streamlined environmental and permitting processes
Early decision on project delivery approach
PRW Acquisition
Stakeholder Engagement Schedule
Round 1: Project Introduction Jan-Feb 2017
o City Council, TAC, Stakeholders, Public
o Objective Introduce project, goals, criteria, and potential sites
Round 2: Alternatives Screening March-April 2017
o TAC, Stakeholders, Public, City Council
o Objective Review initial screening outcomes and gather feedback to identify top
alternatives
Round 3: Preferred Alternative Identification May-August 2017
o TAC, City Council, Public & Stakeholders Report Out
o Objective Gather feedback on top alternatives to inform ST Board identification of
preferred alternative
Stakeholder Engagement – Leadership Team
Elected Leadership
o Mayor
o City Council
o Sound Transit Board
Briefings/Workshops at key milestones in 2017
o Jan-Feb: Project Introduction
o Mar-April: Alternatives Screening
o May-Aug: Preferred Alternative Recommendation
Stakeholder Engagement
o Membership (to be confirmed):
- Kent Downtown Partnership
- Kent Chamber of Commerce
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- Transit Rider(s)
- Neighborhood Councils/Local Residents(s)
- Local Business(es)/Employer(s)
- Property Owner(s)
- Green River Community College
- Interested Stakeholders (bicyclists, ADA, social services)
Stakeholder Engagement
o Workshops at key milestones in 2017
- Jan-Feb: Project Introductions
- Mar-April: Alternatives Screening
Stakeholder Engagement
o Membership
- City of Kent
- City of Renton
- Sound Transit
- King County Metro
- Pierce Transit
o Monthly meetings (initiated on Nov. 16, 2016)
Stakeholder Engagement – Public / Transit Riders
o Two open houses:
- Feb 2017: Project introduction, goals, criteria
- April 2017: Alternatives screening outcomes, feedback on top alternatives
o Updates via project website, folios, listserv, email
Next Steps
o Project Introduction
- Week of January 23 – Stakeholder Workshop #1
- Week of February 7 – Open House #1
Future Council Briefings
o April 2017 – Alternatives Comparison/Screening
o June 2017 – Preferred Alternative Recommendations
6. KPG Contract – Meet Me On Meeker
KPG consultancy will assist and support City staff in their planned outreach to
property owners along the Meeker Street corridor to discuss the vision and goals of
Meet Me on Meeker, and what potential impact newly developed and proposed
design and construction standards could have for their specific parcels in this new
planning effort. After adoption, the City Engineer is responsible for reviewing and
stamping the plans and may adjust the standard details for each specific plan as
necessary. This contract will be completed by July 1, 2017 and not exceed
$99,487.45.
Council Member Budell moved and Council Member Ralph Seconded.
Motion: Recommend to the full City Council approval of the 2017
Consultant Service Agreement with KPG, Inc., which will develop and
design the construction standards which will guide the development of the
Meeker Street project, Meet Me on Meeker. Motion passed 3-0
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7. Housing Source of Income Discrimination
Merina Hanson, Housing and Human Services Manager for the City of Kent
presented the Committee with a document showing what the different jurisdictions
in the region are doing with their source of income discrimination ordinances.
Background on how we have gotten to this point; we have been talking about
different sources of tenant protections since the Council’s mini retreat in August,
then the topic was brought back to Economic & Community Development
Committee in September were there was a more in depth discussion about
different options. Next was on to the full Council with a very in-depth briefing at
the November 29th Special Workshop.
This topic began to be of interest when it City staff became aware of what was
going on in South King County with rents continuing to rise. We began to hear
from tenants who were being notified from their property managers they would no
longer accept Section 8 vouchers for source of income for the rent. Working with
Housing Authority we found those decisions were arbitrary in nature.
It was not the tenants were not paying the rent it was a decision made by the
property owns they did not need to accept Section 8 as a source of income. The
danger in this is they are not being treated equally and discrimination. These are
people that already have higher barriers to housing, they have a litigate source of
income and are not being allowed to use it.
Other jurisdictions are having the same challenges. Staff was directed to look a
little deeper at having an ordinance on section 8 vouchers, or if it should be
broader listing some of the other sources of income such as Social Security, and
Disability.
Adam Long, Assistant City Attorney worked on and prepared the ordinances and
went a little more in-depth on the chart giving a better understanding of what the
other jurisdictions are doing. Penalties/enforcement is mixed amongst the
jurisdictions. The City’s has been modeled after Vancouver when it comes to the
all housing subsidy portion. Renton was used for the penalties/enforcement
portions. The City’s would also have an administrative appeal to the Economic &
Community Development Director or designee and a appeal from there would go to
and through the Hearing Examiner process.
Hanson verified this is not a form of rent control and does not preclude landlords
from using their own screening process; it is just insuring people access.
Member Ralph stated it was the desire of the Full Council from the majority of the
Councilmemebers to look at protection of all sources of income, that is what has
brought this back to the Committee. 1) What would cause a unit to not qualify for
participation? Long replied if it does not pass the safety inspection, and if the rent
amount doesn’t meet the standards for the Housing Authority, and a yearlong lease
would need to be acceptable for leases.
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2) Single family dwelling does it includes a mother in line unit? 3) Will it be
covered as the ordinance is written? Chair Boyce asked this be made as clear as
possible in the ordinance.
Making the determination of renting; we can’t deny on source of income, is there
other documentation requiring tenants to have a high credit score, Member Ralph
is concerned other requirements popping up to prevent the section 8 recipient not
to be able to be applied.
Long replied as long as all tenants are being treated fairly and this is no form of
rent control.
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Member Ralph moved and Member Budell seconded.
MOTION: Recommend Council adopt an ordinance establishing a
prohibition on source of income discrimination in housing based on use of
income from any government subsidy program, and adopt Chapter 10.01
of the Kent City Code, entitled “Unfair Housing Practices.” With the
additions discussed at Committee. Motion passed 3-0
8. Tiny Homes – Information Only
Presentation Overview
Background & Definitions
Unique Challenges & Opportunities
Tiny Houses in Other U.S. Cities
Tiny Houses in Kent
Conclusions
Background
Tiny Houses are:
o Typically less than 400 sq. feet
o Usually on wheels or trailer chassis
o Complete dwellings with kitchen and sanitary facilities
o Often self-contained, or “off-grid”
o Frequently DIY projects
The Tiny House Appeal
Common reasons for tiny house living:
o Affordability: low utility costs, no mortgage
o Sustainability: off-grid capable
o Minimalism/mobility: less stuff
o Cultural trends: self-reliance, DIY
Another reason for tiny houses:
o Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for independent family member or guest
o Income generation: rental unit or AirBNB
The Tiny House Spectrum
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o Types of Tiny Houses:
- Wood frame - wheels/trailer chassis
- Wood frame – cinder blocks, posts
- Wood frame – concrete foundation
- Prefab or factory built
- Shipping container house
- floating home
Siting Considerations
o Tiny Houses may be found:
- in “tiny house villages”
- as transitional housing villages
- as rentals or guest houses
- in mobile home or RV parks
- as vacation cabins or “off-grid homes
Unique Challenges
o Zoning and Density Consideration
- Lot size and use restrictions
- Legal covenants
- Design standards: neighborhood context
- Mobile home parks: construction standards
- RV parks: state licensing, maximum, stay
Unique Challenges
o Building Code and Design Standards:
- Minimum ceiling heights & room size
- Minimum total square footage
9. Urban Separators – Information Only
Presentation Snapshot
Urban Separators Overview
o Purpose & History
High-Level Project Goals
Important Milestones
Next Steps
The Role of Urban Separators
Urban Separators are intended to:
o Create visual definition, “transitional space” within and between urban
growth areas, or buffer rural areas
o Preserve land for parks, trails
o Connect wildlife corridors, wetlands
o Buffer resource lands (agriculture, forest)
History of Urban Separators
Countywide designation beginning in 1992 CPPs
Kent Ord. 3551 I 2001
o Amendment to Comp. Plan
o Set standards for development in US (clustering, SR-1)
Project Background
Property owner requests to consider increased density
Consider neighboring parcel densities, neighborhood context
October, 2016 - City Council approved addition of Urban Separators analysis
to 2017 work program
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Project Milestones
Phase 1:
o Parcel Inventory/Characterization
o Consistency Review
o Preliminary Alternatives Analysis
Phase 2:
o Consult with City Leadership/Departments
o Public & Stakeholders Engagement
Phase 3:
o State Regulatory Compliance
o Internal Land Use & Zoning Amendments
o Countywide Planning Policy Amendments
Next Steps
Finalize scope of work
Identify & notify property owners/stakeholders
10. Proactive Code Enforcement – Information Only
Matt Gilbert, Current Planning Manager presented a LEAN update on Code
Enforcement. In November mailers were mailed to notify residents in 3 West Hill
Neighborhoods as a proactive effort to let them know Code Enforcement is
responding to some of the concerns brought forwards in the 2016 Resident Survey.
Top concerns were tall weeds and grass in the summer, garbage in yards,
unlicensed and broken down vehicles in the street or yards, graffiti, semi-trucks,
and abandon/unsecured buildings.
There were 660 households notified in these neighborhoods; Yorkshire, Salt Air
Hills, and 27th Place, and were focused on from information received from the police
department, and the neighborhood program. There was 2-3 weeks of advanced
notice the Code Enforcement Officers would be out checking. After the allotted
time the 3 neighborhoods were checked, we found about 16 percent of the
households had violations and the normal code enforcement process was started.
With 101 properties most of them cleaned up, and 60 cases were left to follow up
on. People have been very responsive; the lingering cases seem to be inoperable
vehicles and garbage. Basically we have had good response and have heard good
feedback. Most of these cases will be through the process by the end of the month.
Gilbert asked what we do next. The police department suggested a look at North
Park.
11. Economic Development Update
William Ellis, Economic Development Analyst responded to a question from the last
full council meeting on permits for commercial evaluations. Here are the top 10
permits of commercial; Pacific Gateway (part of the Amazon project), Exotic Metals,
Amazon Fresh, Blue Origin (4 million dollar evaluation), Fred Meyers retail store
(Petco expansion), Golden Curry, Kent School Districts Ops Building, Grocery
Outlet.
To illustrate the range Grocery Outlet was 1.5 million and Pacific Gateway project
was 28 million.
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Other things going on is Walker Macy, urban landscaping firm will be doing a site
walk with ECD and Parks on the Naden Ave Assemblage to develop several
scenarios and creating some illustration we will be able to use for marketing of the
site going forward.
Adjournment of the meeting 6:30 p.m.
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Submitted Julie Pulliam
Economic & Community Development Committee
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: March 13, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Ben Wolters and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
RE: Re-appointment of Josh Bang to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
For Meeting of March 13, 2017
SUMMARY: The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommends Josh Bang be
reappointed to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for an a dditional four year
term.
Mr. Bang is the General Manager for the Marriott Towne Place Suites in Kent and an
active member of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the past four years. The
position he currently holds is to be filled by a representative whom represents
activities funded by lodging tax.
Mr. Bang’s current position expired 2/1/2017. His re-appointment would be for
another four year term, which would expire 2/1/2021.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Ben Wolters, 856-5703.
EXHIBITS: Resume
BUDGET IMPACT: None
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MOTION: Move to approve the re-appointment of Josh Bang to the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for an additional 4-year term.
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Joshua Bang
WORK EXPERIENCE
TownePlace Suites Marriott Seattle Southcenter/InnVentures, LLC– Dec 2014 to Present
General Manager
¥ Led team through full multi-million dollar hotel renovation in 2015.
¥ 2015 Flow through percentage of 160% to a goal of 70%. Revenue was 7% higher than prior year.
¥ 2016 Flow through percentage of 205% to a goal of 70%. Revenue was 8.5% higher than prior year.
Destination Hotels & Resorts, Motif Seattle - August 2013 to December 2014
National Sales Manager
¥ Responsible for account management and business development for our Seattle Downtown flagship hotel.
¥ Part of team that was assembled to launch Motif Seattle, which is Seattle’s largest independently branded hotel.
¥ Significantly increased business with UW and Starbucks, which were target accounts the hotel had seen very
little business from in the past.
¥ Finished over 250% to goal for 2013. Earned Executive Club award at Destination Hotels & Resorts national
sales meeting recognizing my sales achievement
EMP Museum - August 2011 to February 2013
Manager, Group Sales
¥ With internal team, streamlined operations to increase productivity:
o Introduced new customer relationship management software which allowed us to improve the sales
process of the department.
o Tasked with growing group sales program and creating opportunities to serve new clients. Increased
sales by 16% year over year.
¥ Worked with curatorial team on upcoming exhibitions to market them effectively to the appropriate clientele.
¥ Networked within community through many channels including trade associations, convention bureau,
corporate and non-profit organizations.
Examples: Developed new partnerships with Digipen Institute of Technology, Boeing, and
Starbucks, and work with other local tourism partners, including Museum of Flight, Space Needle,
and Argosy Cruises to coordinate multiple venue group visits.
Marriott International – August 2001 to August 2011
Area Account Executive, Western Mountain Pacific Region – June 2009 to August 2011
¥ Handled area sales for over 140 accounts located in the Greater Seattle area. I partnered with these accounts
for their inbound and outbound travel needs and build loyalty within the Marriott Brand by truly understanding
their needs.
¥ Partnered with my accounts through pre-planning, contracting and event stages of their events.
¥ Build and strengthened relationships with existing and new customers and industry organizations.
¥ Developed a close working relationship with operations to ensure proper execution of client events.
¥ Finished at 135% to goal for first 6 months of 2011 and 103% to goal for last 6 months of 2010.
Senior Account Executive, Marriott Area Sales Southend – November 2007 to June 2009
¥ When tasked with focusing on bringing in new retail business with the Westfield Southcenter expansion I was
able to close on over $180,000 of retail room business, the vast majority of which was long-term stay room
nights.
¥ Increased FAA business by over 45% year over year by saturating contacts in as many departments as possible,
building and strengthening relationships.
¥ By working directly with the Washington and Oregon AAA offices and other travel agencies I was able to drive
customer loyalty into our properties and subsequently increase overall combined park and fly revenue by 19%.
SpringHill Suites total park and fly revenue increased 45% year over year and Courtyard Southcenter was
increased by 14%.
¥ By proactively soliciting, volunteering with the team and being persistent I was able to forge a great relationship
with the ShoWare Center resulting in booking several WHL hockey clubs that were primarily weekend business
with full food and beverage.
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Regional Sales Manager, Marriott Northwest Sales Office - January 2006 to November 2007
¥ Managed the sales process for 15 hotels in the Greater Seattle and Portland area and placed group business into
each hotel. To do this effectively, I worked to understand the most critical aspect of my client’s needs and then
matched them to the appropriate hotel for their specific agenda and budget requirements.
¥ Multi-tasked with different stakeholders and managed their needs. By doing this I was chosen to handle all
NW Conference sports groups for an individual hotel. Clients booked directly through me because of the
knowledge of this hotel and the trust of my stakeholders.
¥ Earned Marriott’s Golden Circle award for 3rd quarter 2006 and 2nd quarter 2007 by exceeding my revenue
goals by over 110% and achieving all of my key sales objectives.
Food and Beverage Manager, Courtyard by Marriott on Lake Union - February 2004 to January 2006
¥ Managed restaurant, room service, lounge, banquet and catering operations of a 250-room property.
Responsibilities included budgeting, profit and loss accountability, all aspects of human resources (interviewing,
hiring, payroll, and staff development), menu development, ordering and inventory.
¥ Drove effort to increase sales and revenue in my first year in position and for the first time since the hotel
opened we exceeded $1 million in total food and beverage sales.
¥ Lead transition of the Courtyard Café to Lamontagnes and completely transformed the restaurant and banquet
menus, specifically by focusing on quality and profitability of menu items. I was able to accomplish this due to
a solid understanding of what my customer’s needs were and by effectively managing and developing my staff
by setting guidelines on quality and service.
¥ Managed staff of 30 employees, including 3 supervisors.
Guest Care Manager, Federal Way Courtyard by Marriott - November 2002 to February 2004
¥ Served as integral part of leadership team that lead hotel to consistent ranking in the top 7% of 572 Courtyard
by Marriott hotels in overall guest satisfaction.
¥ Lead several departments, including front desk, restaurant, room service, lounge, banquet and catering
operations of a 160-room property.
¥ Directly managed 25 employees.
¥ Responsibilities included budgeting, profit and loss accountability, all aspects of human resources (interviewing,
hiring, payroll, and staff development), menu development, ordering and inventory.
Rooms Care Manager, Federal Way Courtyard by Marriott - August 2001 to November 2002
¥ Lead team that was consistently ranked in the top 3% of 544 Courtyard by Marriott’s for room cleanliness
score on guest surveys
¥ Managed housekeeping and engineering operations with direct responsibility for managing 25 employees.
Princess Cruises - 1995 to 2000
Northbound Supervisor
¥ Supervised northbound operations out of Seattle for Princess Cruises to Alaska.
¥ Expedited 400+ passengers per day from Sea-Tac Airport to the Vancouver, British Columbia, cruise ship
terminals.
¥ Oversaw staff of 15+ employees.
Awards:
¥ Employee of the Summer for Seattle and Vancouver tour operations, 2000
¥ Employee of the Month, May 1998 and September 2000
¥ Passenger Service Award Recipient (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
EDUCATION
¥ Bachelor of Arts - Hotel and Restaurant Administration
Washington State University
Affiliations:
¥ City of Kent Tax Advisory Board: December 2014 to Present
¥ King County Cougar Club/Cougar Athletic Fund: Board Member (2012-2015)
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: March 13, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Ben Wolters and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
RE: JayRay Ads & PR, Inc. 2017 Contract for VisitKent
For Meeting of March 13, 2017
SUMMARY: JayRay will be the City’s marketing company for the 2017
marketing and communications plan. This plan will be implemented as the approved
budget of $164,635.00 allows. It will engage consumers through the four stages:
travel, dreaming, planning, booking and experiencing Kent.
Visit Kent is the tourism promotion and marketing arm for the City of Kent.
Programs are designed to increase overnight hotel stays, boost local and regional
destination awareness, and enhance the image and economic strength of residents
and the business community.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Ben Wolters, 856-5703.
EXHIBITS: Contract, scope, budget
BUDGET IMPACT: Yes out of Lodging Tax Funds
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MOTION: Move to approve the 2017 contract with JayRay Ads & PR, Inc.
to provide marketing for VisitKent. The contract amount will not exceed
$164,635.00 and will expire on December 31, 2017 subject to terms
acceptable to the Economic & Community Development Director and City
Attorney.
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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
between the City of Kent and
JayRay Ads & PR, Inc.
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation
(hereinafter the "City"), and JayRay Ads & PR, Inc. organized under the laws of the State of Washington,
located and doing business at 535 Dock Street, #205, Tacoma, WA 98402, (253) 627-9128 (hereinafter
the "Consultant").
I. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Consultant shall perform the following services for the City in accordance with the following
described plans and/or specifications:
Destination Marketing & Communications Plan: 2017
Goals:
1. Strengthen Kent’s year-round economy: More heads in beds, cheeks in seats, feet on streets
2. Elevate awareness of Kent’s internal attractions in addition to what’s nearby
3. Help increase overnight stays, focusing on winter weekends and shoulder-seasons
4. Enhance Kent’s overall image both locally and regionally (Western U.S.)
5. Inspire locals to recommend Kent to friends and family
6. Earn the support and partnership of businesses, government officials and stakeholders to recognize tourism
as a crucial part of the economy
Deliverables:
• Website improvement and redesign via WordPress
• Website operations
• Social media management
• Marketing campaigns and digital advertising
• Media relations
• Project management (project meetings, LTAC presentations, monthly reports)
Time Frame:
March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017
Consultant further represents that the services furnished under this Agreement will be performed in
accordance with generally accepted professional practices within the Puget Sound region in effect at the
time those services are performed.
II. TIME OF COMPLETION. The parties agree that work will begin on the tasks described in
Section I above immediately upon the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall complete the
work described in Section I by December 31, 2017.
III. COMPENSATION.
A. The City shall pay the Consultant, based on time and materials, an amount not to exceed
$164,635.00, for the services described in this Agreement. This is the maximum amount to
be paid under this Agreement for the work described in Section I above, and shall not be
exceeded without the prior written authorization of the City in the form of a negotiated and
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executed amendment to this agreement. The Consultant agrees that the hourly or flat rate
charged by it for its services contracted for herein shall remain locked at the negotiated
rate(s) for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement. T he
Consultant's billing rates shall be as delineated in Exhibit A.
B. The Consultant shall submit monthly payment invoices to the City for work performed, and
a final bill upon completion of all services described in this Agreement. The City shall
provide payment within forty-five (45) days of receipt of an invoice. If the City objects to
all or any portion of an invoice, it shall notify the Consultant and reserves the option to only
pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute. In that event, the parties will immediately
make every effort to settle the disputed portion.
IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent Contractor-
Employer Relationship will be created by this Agreement. By their execution of this Agreement, and in
accordance with Ch. 51.08 RCW, the parties make the following representations:
A. The Consultant has the ability to control and direct the performance and details of its
work, the City being interested only in the results obtained under this Agreement.
B. The Consultant maintains and pays for its own place of business from which
Consultant’s services under this Agreement will be performed.
C. The Consultant has an established and independent business that is eligible for a
business deduction for federal income tax purposes that existed before the City
retained Consultant’s services, or the Consultant is engaged in an independently
established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the same nature as that
involved under this Agreement.
D. The Consultant is responsible for filing as they become due all necessary tax
documents with appropriate federal and state agencies, including the Internal
Revenue Service and the state Department of Revenue.
E. The Consultant has registered its business and established an account with the state
Department of Revenue and other state agencies as may be required by Consultant’s
business, and has obtained a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number from the
State of Washington.
F. The Consultant maintains a set of books dedicated to the expenses and earnings of
its business.
V. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon
providing the other party thirty (30) days written notice at its address set forth on the signature block of
this Agreement. After termination, the City may take possession of all records and data within the
Consultant’s possession pertaining to this project, which may be used by the City without restriction. If
the City’s use of Consultant’s records or data is not related to this project, it shall be without liability or
legal exposure to the Consultant.
VI. DISCRIMINATION. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this
Agreement or any subcontract, the Consultant, its subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of the
Consultant or subcontractor shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation,
national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, discriminate against any
person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates. Consultant
shall execute the attached City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Declaration, Comply with
City Administrative Policy 1.2, and upon completion of the contract work, file the attached Compliance
Statement.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or
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suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the Consultant's
performance of this Agreement, except for that portion of the injuries and damages caused by the City's
negligence.
The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Consultant's work when completed shall not be
grounds to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to
property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents and volunteers, the Consultant's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent
of the Consultant's negligence.
IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE INDEMNIFICATION
PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES THE CONSULTANT'S WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL
INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS INDEMNIFICATION. THE PARTIES
FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER.
In the event Consultant refuses tender of defense in any suit or any claim, if that tender was made
pursuant to this indemnification clause, and if that refusal is subsequently determined by a court having
jurisdiction (or other agreed tribunal) to have been a wrongful refusal on the Consultant’s part, then
Consultant shall pay all the City’s costs for defense, including all reasonable expert witness fees and
reasonable attorneys’ fees, plus the City’s legal costs and fees incurred because there was a wrongful
refusal on the Consultant’s part.
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
VIII. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
Agreement, insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit B attached and incorporated by
this reference.
IX. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. The City will provide its best efforts to provide
reasonable accuracy of any information supplied by it to Consultant for the purpose of completion of the
work under this Agreement.
X. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. Original documents, drawings,
designs, reports, or any other records developed or created under this Agreement shall belong to and
become the property of the City. All records submitted by the City to the Consultant will be safeguarded
by the Consultant. Consultant shall make such data, documents, and files available to the City upon the
City’s request. The Consultant acknowledges that the City is a public agency subject to the Public Records
Act codified in Chapter 42.56 of the Revised Code of Washington. As such, the Consultant agrees to
cooperate fully with the City in satisfying the City’s duties and obligations under the Public Records Act.
The City’s use or reuse of any of the documents, data, and files created by Consultant for this project by
anyone other than Consultant on any other project shall be without liability or legal exposure to
Consultant.
XI. CITY'S RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Even though Consultant is an independent contractor
with the authority to control and direct the performance and details of the work authorized under this
Agreement, the work must meet the approval of the City and shall be subject to the City's general right of
inspection to secure satisfactory completion.
XII. WORK PERFORMED AT CONSULTANT'S RISK. Consultant shall take all necessary
precautions and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and subcontractors in the
performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection necessary for that purpose. All work shall
be done at Consultant's own risk, and Consultant shall be responsible for any loss of or damage to
materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in connection with the work.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
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A. Recyclable Materials. Pursuant to Chapter 3.80 of the Kent City Code, the City requires its
contractors and consultants to use recycled and recyclable products whenever practicable. A price
preference may be available for any designated recycled product.
B. Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of any of the
covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this
Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of those
covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in full force and effect.
C. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If the parties are unable to settle any
dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties’ performance of this Agreement, the exclusive means
of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules
and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court, King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in
writing to an alternative dispute resolution process. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the
parties' performance of this Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorney's fees incurred
in defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit, including all appeals, in addition to any other recovery or
award provided by law; provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the City's
right to indemnification under Section VII of this Agreement.
D. Written Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at
the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary. Any written
notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after the date of mailing by registered or
certified mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this
Agreement or such other address as may be hereafter specified in writing.
E. Assignment. Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written consent
of the non-assigning party shall be void. If the non-assigning party gives its consent to any assignment,
the terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no further assignment shall be
made without additional written consent.
F. Modification. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the City
and Consultant.
G. Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Agreement, together with any
Exhibits attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or other representative
of the City, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into or forming a part
of or altering in any manner this Agreement. All of the above documents are hereby made a part of this
Agreement. However, should any language in any of the Exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any
language contained in this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
H. Compliance with Laws. T he Consultant agrees to comply with all federal, state, and
municipal laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or i n the future become applicable to
Consultant's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this Agreement or
accruing out of the performance of those operations.
I. Public Records Act. The Consultant acknowledges that the City is a public agency subject to
the Public Records Act codified in Chapter 42.56 of the Revised Code of Washington and documents,
notes, emails, and other records prepared or gathered by the Consultant in its performance of this
Agreement may be subject to public review and disclosure, even if those records are not produced to or
possessed by the City of Kent. As such, the Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with the City in satisfying
the City’s duties and obligations under the Public Records Act.
J. City Business License Required. Prior to commencing the tasks described in Section I,
Contractor agrees to provide proof of a current city of Kent business license pursuant to Chapter 5.01 of
the Kent City Code.
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K. Counterparts and Signatures by Fax or Email. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute
this one Agreement. Further, upon executing this Agreement, either party may deliver the signature page
to the other by fax or email and that signature shall have the same force and effect as if the Agreement
bearing the original signature was received in person.
IN WITNESS, the parties below execute this Agreement, which shall become effective on
the last date entered below. All acts consistent with the authority of this Agreement and prior
to its effective date are ratified and affirmed, and the terms of the Agreement shall be deemed
to have applied.
CONSULTANT:
By:
(signature)
Print Name:
Its
(title)
DATE:
CITY OF KENT:
By:
(signature)
Print Name: Suzette Cooke
Its Mayor
DATE:
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
CONSULTANT:
Bridget Baeth
JayRay Ads & PR, Inc.
535 Dock Street #205
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 627-6548 (telephone)
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
CITY OF KENT:
Ben Wolters, ECD Director
City of Kent
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 856-5703 (telephone)
(253) 856-6454 (facsimile)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kent Law Department
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DECLARATION
CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The City of Kent is committed to conform to Federal and State laws regarding equal opportunity.
As such all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who perform work with relation to this
Agreement shall comply with the regulations of the City’s equal employment opportunity
policies.
The following questions specifically identify the requirements the City deems necessary for any
contractor, subcontractor or supplier on this specific Agreement to adhere to. An affirmative
response is required on all of the following questions for this Agreement to be valid and binding.
If any contractor, subcontractor or supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the
directives outlines, it will be considered a breach of contract and it will be at the City’s sole
determination regarding suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement;
The questions are as follows:
1. I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1.2.
2. During the time of this Agreement I will not discriminate in employment on the basis of
sex, race, color, national origin, age, or the presence of all sensory, mental or physical
disability.
3. During the time of this Agreement the prime contractor will provide a written statement to
all new employees and s ubcontractors indicating commitment as an e qual opportunity
employer.
4. During the time of the Agreement I, the prime contractor, will actively consider hiring and
promotion of women and minorities.
5. Before acceptance of this Agreement, an adherence statement will be signed by me, the
Prime Contractor, that the Prime Contractor complied with the requirements as set forth
above.
By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above.
By: ___________________________________________
For: __________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
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CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NUMBER: 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1998
SUBJECT: MINORITY AND WOMEN SUPERSEDES: April 1, 1996
CONTRACTORS APPROVED BY Jim White, Mayor
POLICY:
Equal employment opportunity requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and
state laws. All contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of the City must guarantee
equal employment opportunity within their organization and, if holding Agreements with the City
amounting to $10,000 or more within any given year, must take the following affirmative steps:
1. Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating
commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
2. Actively consider for promotion and advancement available minorities and women.
Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or supplier who willfully disregards the City’s
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract
and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement.
Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning, Parks, and Public
Works Departments to assume the following duties for their respective departments.
1. Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers subject to these
regulations are familiar with the regulations and the City’s equal employment opportunity
policy.
2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal, state and local laws, policies and guidelines.
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CITY OF KENT
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This form shall be filled out AFTER COMPLETION of this project by the Contractor awarded the
Agreement.
I, the undersigned, a duly represented agent of
Company, hereby acknowledge and declare that the before-mentioned company was the prime
contractor for the Agreement known as that was entered
into on the (date), between the firm I represent and the City of
Kent.
I declare that I complied fully with all of the requirements and obligations as outlined in the City
of Kent Administrative Policy 1.2 and the Declaration City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy that was part of the before-mentioned Agreement.
By: ___________________________________________
For: __________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
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VISIT KENT
Destination Marketing & Communications Plan: 2017
Scope of Work
March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017
Goals:
1. Strengthen Kent’s year-round economy: More heads in beds, cheeks in seats, feet on streets
2. Elevate awareness of Kent’s internal attractions in addition to what’s nearby
3. Help increase overnight stays, focusing on winter weekends and shoulder-seasons
4. Enhance Kent’s overall image both locally and regionally (Western U.S.)
5. Inspire locals to recommend Kent to friends and family
6. Earn the support and partnership of businesses, government officials and stakeholders to
recognize tourism as a crucial part of the economy
Deliverables:
Website improvement and redesign via WordPress
Website operations
Social media management
Marketing campaigns and digital advertising
Media relations
Project management (project meetings, LTAC presentations, monthly reports)
Measurements:
Indicator of Success 2016 2017 Change from 2016
Earned media (number of articles) n/a Benchmark year n/a
PR impressions n/a Benchmark year n/a
Unique Web users 55,209 60,730 10%
Bounce rate
(lower percentage is better) 83% 50% Reduce by 33%
Social media reach n/a Benchmark year n/a
Social media followers
(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) 9,874 10,860 10%
Campaign Calendar:
March 2017 to March 2018*
Year-round: Destination awareness campaign
Year-round: Thunderbirds promotions
April to May: Drive market campaign (Spring shoulder season)
May: National Travel & Tourism Week (Local campaign)
September to October: Drive market campaign (Fall shoulder season)
December to March*: Winter weekends campaign (Stay the night promotion)
*January to March 2018 campaign ad buys to come from 2018 marketing budget. We will plan for the winter campaign and design
graphics using allocated funds from the 2017 budget, since the winter campaign needs to begin in December 2017.
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Visit Kent
SUPPORTS 2017 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Budget: March-December 2017
February 23, 2017
SOCIAL MEDIA & WEB: $64,525
Website Improvements & ReDesign Deliverables Budget
Kick-off meeting with client and creative brief
Design website using WordPress
Conduct a content audit and re-write copy using writing for web best practices
New site plug-ins/modules (press room, events calendar, business listings, blog, search bar on homepage...)
Create key words for improved search engine optimization
SUBTOTAL $20,000
Website Operations Deliverables Budget
Write and post website blog copy (1-2 per week)
Manage overall website content such as events calendar and listings, and make content updates as needed
SUBTOTAL $17,650
Social Media Deliverables Budget
Create social content for nine months on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, following approved social media plan and
content calendar
Schedule and post content on behalf of Visit Kent for nine months on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Design social graphics (up to two a week/three sizes/nine months) OR do quarterly photo shoots
Package and send content themes to Kent for approval, monthly
Stock photography allowance to enhance posts as needed $500
Monthly report of engagement metrics
SUBTOTAL $26,875
MARKETING: $57,275
Marketing Deliverables Budget
Develop marketing campaigns (up to three) that lean heavily on social media promotion/media relations
Campaign copywriting (two rounds of revisions)
Digital advertising allowance $12,000
Sponsored social media post allowance $1,000
Photography to capture Kent's travel and tourism spots (up to eight hours, includes locating sites, coordination of
photographer, photo editing and development of an image library of 50-75 photos; models not included)
Design allowance for web and social graphics (two rounds of revisions) $6,000
Collateral allowance (includes design and writing for up to three items; does not include cost of printing; one round of
revisions) $7,500
SUBTOTAL $57,275
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MEDIA RELATIONS: $32,835
Media Relations Deliverables Budget
Develop targeted travel media and blogger lists in Cision and update media database--ongoing
Draft annual editorial calendar and facilitate editorial strategy session with client (one round of revisions)
Produce digital media kit (fact sheet and two backgrounders as determined) (one round of revisions)
Develop up to seven travel and tourism focused pitches annually (one round of revisions)
Distribute pitches to media contacts and follow up
Monitor Kent travel and tourism media coverage--monthly
Provide monthly report and track earned media
SUBTOTAL $32,835
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: $10,000
Project Management Budget
Develop project budgets and work plans and provide monthly report
Project status calls with client (every three weeks)
Strategy sessions with client, in person (up to four)
Presentations to LTAC as needed (up to six)
SUBTOTAL $10,000
TOTAL BUDGET $164,635
Approval
Signed Date
I give JayRay my approval to proceed with this project based on this budget, subject to JayRay's Standard Terms and Conditions.
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: March 13, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Danielle Butsick, Long Range Planner/GIS Coordinator
RE: Sound Transit Kent Station Access Improvements
For Meeting of March 13, 2017.
SUMMARY: Sound Transit restored funding for the Kent Station Access
Improvements project in 2016; the project was initially authorized in 2008, and
suspended in 2010 as a result of the recession. A new parking structure is the main
project component, but pedestrian and non-motorized improvements will likely be
included as well. ECD staff is collaborating with Sound Transit staff to ensure that
the project is consistent with City of Kent long-term goals and that implemented
improvements enhance the character of Kent’s downtown. Sound Transit held an
open house and stakeholder meeting to guide selection of site alternatives; staff
met with Sound Transit and consultants to narrow the list of alternatives to four
sites. This presentation will describe the project, site considerations, top four
alternatives, and next steps in the process.
The project is likely to include a 450-parking-stall garage and non-motorized access
improvements as determined by the stakeholder and technical advisory committee
process. Siting considerations include a minimum structure width of 120ft.; ideal
dimensions are 180ft. x 240ft. There is also a 10% minimum open space
requirement as part of City of Kent High Capacity Transit code, and design must
consider efficient movement within the structure and two points of access from the
street.
Four top alternatives have been identified for project siting. These include 1) a
vacant lot on the north side of James Street on the east side of the BNSF railroad
tracks; 2) the Kent Station surface parking lot on the south side of James Street to
the west of 1st Ave. North; 3) a site combining the cold storage facility and parking
lot on the south side of James and west side of Railroad Ave., and the Sound
Transit-owned surface parking lot on the south side of James and e ast side of
Railroad Ave.; and 4 ) a s ite combining Kaibara Park and a portion of the King
County Library parking lot.
Next steps will include a Public Works Committee briefing on March 20th, a Technical
Advisory Committee Meeting on March 15th, and a stakeholder group meeting likely
the week of March 27th.
EXHIBITS: None
BUDGET IMPACT: None
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MOTION: None - Information Only.
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date March 13, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic and Community Development Committee
FROM: William Ellis, Economic Development Analyst
RE: Downtown Kent – Meeker Corridor Incentives
MOTION: None - Information Only
SUMMARY: Economic and C ommunity Development staff has researched the
incentives offered by neighboring jurisdictions to achieve desired outcomes of
investment and more residents in their downtown to support commerce and vitality.
Staff will present findings and make recommendations as to how tools, like permit
and impact fee deferments, could apply to Kent’s context and local planning efforts.
BACKGROUND: Downtown Kent has realized impressive investment in its core in
the past three years in response to regional demand for multi-family apartments.
More than 325 units of new construction have been developed at Kent Station and
at the Platform Apartments near Town Square Plaza.
However, many parcels along the Meeker St corridor between SR-167 underpass
and 2nd Ave remain derelict, vacant, or in some cases are in a blighted condition
despite being within short walking distance to transit and high-value amenities. To
encourage transit-oriented development on troubled sites, staff was directed by
Council to research incentivizing tools. Kent’s neighboring cities, such as Tukwila
and Auburn, have created geographically targeted incentive packages for their own
strategic purposes.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION: Staff will recommend further analysis and development of
Kent specific fee deferral legislation, geographically centered upon Meeker St in the
historic downtown, to help catalyze investment. By lengthening the period of
payback of the City’s fees redevelopment, sites hampered by higher costs of
construction and/or difficulties with site assembly, may be overcome and trigger
new investment.
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date March 13, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic and Community Development Committee
FROM: Hayley Bonsteel, AICP, Senior Long Range Planner and William Ellis,
Economic Development Analyst
RE: Meet Me on Meeker – Preliminary Details on ROW and Cost
MOTION: None - Information Only
SUMMARY: Meet Me on Meeker, the collaborative redesign of a key gateway to our
downtown, is making significant strides towards implementation. Through a TIB
grant, in-house work and upcoming development, several segments of the corridor
will better serve our residents by providing quality walking and bicycling
infrastructure within just a few years. Community outreach has shown the latent
demand for these investments, and the project is gaining visibility in the region for
its forward-thinking approach.
Staff members are now at the starting stages of tackling how to fund, phase and
implement the preferred cross-section and layout created in the Meet Me on Meeker
Concept Plan. Staff will offer a high-level run-through of the corridor, by segment
and intersection, demonstrating the best understanding at this stage of how
concepts can be constructed over the next few years.
To make the preliminary high-level cost estimates and potential sequencing more
accurate, additional survey work and a higher percentage of engineering and design
will need to be accomplished. Staff, therefore, will also sketch the critical path for
Meet Me on Meeker.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: March 13, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director
Tim Higgins, General Manager ShoWare Center
RE: ShoWare Center Update 2016 and 2017
For Meeting of March 13, 2017
SUMMARY: Report will be given on the 2016 results related to the Financial,
Marketing, Operation/Capital revenue and expenditures for the ShoWare Center.
Report will be given on the 2017 Capital Improvement Projects which includes
Point-of-Sale System; Western Hockey League (WHL) recommended safety
improvements to the dasherboard system, a N ational Hockey League (NHL)
approved system; Upgrade of all portable food and beverage carts with a new
brushed stainless steel fascia; and replacement of parking lot lights with LED.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please call Ben Wolters, 253-856-
5703.
BUDGET IMPACT:
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Tim Higgins, General Manager ShoWare Center
MOTION: None – For information only
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