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Minutes
October 3,20L7
Kent, Washington
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October 3,20L7
5 p.m.
Council Chambers East/West
Bill Boyce, Council President
Tina Budell, Councilmember
Jim Berrios, Councilmember
Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
Dana Ralph, Councilmember
Les Thomas, Councilmember
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Council President Boyce opened the meeting at 5:06 p.m
Agenda:
Financial Policies Review:
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, provided two financial policy updates. The
current policies were adopted in 20L2, and are in the budget and the proposed
budget adjustment document. Finance has been updating the policies and will
continue to work on updating the policies using General Financial Office best
practices. The City's Investment Policy was recently updated and adopted in
March of 20L7.
These policies have already been presented to the Operations Committee. The
committee recommended the Finance Department present these policies during
a Council Workshop to provide for discussion.
Aaron BeMiller reviewed the Debt Management Policy that included: the policy
objective, analysis requirements, and Capital Improvement Plan considerations.
The City will not issue debt for current operations. Any interfund loans and
allowable types of debt require council approval. The most substantial change
is the analysis requirements prior to going into debt.
Aaron BeMiller provided a brief overview of the Fund Balance Reserves Policy
that includes: the policy objective, types of fund balance, fund balance
importance, and individual fund balance targets. Aaron BeMiller also reviewed
the general fund reserve policies for area cities. The general fund balance
target is 18olo. Aaron detailed the intended uses of fund balance, other funds,
and uses of excess reserves.
2. Adaptive Recreation Presentation:
Lori Hogan, Recreation and Cultural Superintendent in the Parks and Human
Services Department, provided a brief overview of the Parks and Human
Services Department that includes the Adaptive Recreational Program.
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Julie Stangle, Adaptive Recreation and Youth/Teen Program Manager,
presented information regarding the Adaptive Recreation Program, that
provides for recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
The Program's statement of inclusion is: "Everyone in the City of Kent
community shall have the opportunity to equally participate in, benefit from,
and enjoy the parks and recreation programs and facilities. Our mission is
dedicated to enriching the lives of all persons participating in Kent Parks,
Recreation and Community Services."
Lora Hosford, Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, gave a brief overview of the
program and highlighted some of programs that include: the Studio 315
program - the largest social program for people with disabilities in Western
Washington.
The program offers a wide variety of sports and partners with the Special
Olympics program.
The program's adult cheer team will be cheering for all participants in the
annual bowling classic tournament.
The Health and fitness program includes teen lunch bunch, adult basic cooking,
flexi fit and fun, and pole walking. There are community exploration outings,
creative art space programs and theater for all. Lora invited everyone to
attend "The Rescue of King Candy" performance on November 2L, 20L7, that
will be held in the Kent Commons Mount Rainier Room.
Community Resources/Partners include the Kent School District, Multiple
Sclerosis Support Group, National Alliance on Mental Illness South King
County, The Outreach Program, Special Olympics, parents and volunteers.
Parent/Volunteer Carl Kishline, provided testimonials, evaluations and partners
of the program.
Lora introduced the Kent Parks cheerleaders and Coach Carrie. The
cheerleaders yelled a cheer and performed a dance.
3. FEMA Remappingr
Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager, provided an update on:
1. Green levee progress towards accreditation; and
2. Preliminary FEMA maps issued within the past 2 weeks.
Mike Mactutis advised that FEMA started the remapping process in 2005, there
were issues with the Howard Hanson Dam in 2OO9, that funding for projects
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are paid through the King County Flood Control District. Currently $58 million
has been spent on studies and construction projects.
Mike provided an update on all of the following levee projects:
o Reach 4 of Briscoe-Desimone levee were completed 2OL6.. The Upper Russell Levee project was completed in 2OL7.¡ For the Milwaukee II levee, the City is entering into an interlocal
agreement with the KCFD to do alternative analysis - the final levee
alignments are anticipated to be complete in early 2018.. The Hawley Road levee project will complete levee connections to SR
L67 in October 20t7.. For the Signature Point/County Road #8 levee An ILA is being
prepared with the KCFCD for the preparation of an alternative analysis.. Lower Russell Road Levee - City will continue partnership with KCFCD
for construction in 20L9/20. Van Dorens' Park is being relocated.. Kent Airport Levee - Green River Left Bank - The plan is to submit the
Levee Certification Report to FEMA in 2018.. Frager Road Levee - Green River Left Bank - Submit Levee Certification
Report to FEMA in 2018.
FEMA Flood Maps Update:
Mike Mactutis provided a brief background on FEMA flood maps and also
provided an update on the recently released FEMA flood maps.
FEMA flood maps:
. Requires FEMA Flood Insuranceo Increases Development Regulation. Affects Property Values. Reduces financial risk to property owners and lenders for flood damage
impacts
Mike reviewed comparisons of FEMA flood maps in Kent and the schedule up to
the effective map implementation in the spring of 2019.
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