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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington , adopting the Capital
Improvement Program: 1986-1990 .
WHEREAS, the City has previously adopted functional plans
in the areas of transportation, fire, parks and recreation, and
City Hall office facilities; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of these plans is important
to the quality of life in Kent; and
WHEREAS, funding for the implementation of the projects
contained in those plans is limited; and
WHEREAS, it is important to coordinate and prioritize the
funding of projects in those plans; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program is
the best vehicle for accomplishing such a coordinated planning
process; and
WHEREAS, the City Staff has developed a draft Capital
Improvement Program for the years 1986 through 1990 ; and
WHEREAS, a great deal of public input has been sought and
obtained through surveys and public meetings regarding priorities
and funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the final draft of the Capital Improvement
Program contains three alternative scenarios, each depicting a
different combination of projects and funding sources; NOW
THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . The 1986 - 1990 Capital Improvement Program
Scenario 2 of the proposed Funding alternatives attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference is hereby adopted.
Section 2 . A final Capital Improvement Program shall be
printed in accordance with the adopted Scenario 2 .
Section 3 . The City Attorney is directed to prepare an
ordinance enacting the real estate excise tax with an effective
date of , fi. 1, )-V
Section 4 . The City Administrator is directed to
incorporate the elements of The Capital Improvement Program into
the proposed 1986 Annual Budget.
Section 5 . A process shall be developed to address the
recommendation that a public safety bond issue should be submitted
to the voters sometime during 1986 .
Passed at a regular meeting of thie City Council of the
City of Kent Washington this day of '� 1985.
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Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this l�
day of , 1985.
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ISABEL HOGAN, M YOR
ATTEST:
�MAE �, C T CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P. STEP N DiJULIO, CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No.1 0 6(,-, , passed by the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, the day of '�'-a-'r . 1985 .
CITY OF KENT
1966 - 1990
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FUNDING SCENARIOS
CITY OF KENT
1986-90
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FUNDING SCENARIOS
Over a year ago the City of Kent began developing its first Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) . The five-year CIP was needed to bring together the City's
non-utility long range plans into one comprehensive City-wide plan. This plan would
then act as a master plan for the City, identifying which City projects would be
funded and what year funding would occur. The need to develop such a plan arose
when it became apparent that the City could not afford to simultaneously implement
all of its non-utility long range plans. These plans, such as the Transportation
Plan, the Fire Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Plan, were being adopted
independent of the needs of other departments and more importantly, regardless of
available revenues. Hence, a coordinating plan was needed to balance the needs of
the departments and to balance planned expenditures with available revenues.
THE CIP PROCESS
The process of developing a CIP began when each City department was asked to.
complete a standardized capital improvement request form for each non-utility
capital project needed through the year 1990. It was important that the projects
requested were intergrally related to the City's overall mission and that they were
needed to fulfill goals established in departmental long range plans. Once the
request forms were completed, they were forwarded to the Finance Department for
review and analysis. The Finance Department then prepared the Preliminary Capital
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Improvement Program.
The Preliminary CIP, issued in February of 1985, confirmed the expectation that
planned expenditures exceeded projected revenues. In particular, the Preliminary
CIP showed the City had over $100 million in identified capital improvement needs.
Seventy-six million of that need was identified for funding in the five year period
from 1986-90. Netting out dedicated revenue, such as state and federal grants,
private donations and LID's, the Preliminary CIP showed that the City needed $38
million to fund its non-utility projects from 1986 to 1990. Traditionally the City
sets aside certain revenues for capital improvements. These revenues were projected
to total about $16 million over the next five years however $9 million is needed to
pay the existing City debt service. Thus,' with $7 million available to fund
projects the City has an unfunded deficit of $31 million.
Given the tremendous impact that the CIP has on Kent's future and the City's history
of involving citizens in local government decisions, an extensive public review
process was conducted to solicit input on how to balance the CIP's $31 million
deficit. A questionnaire was sent out with the March utility bills informing the
citizenry of three neighborhood meetings, one each on the Valley Floor and the East
and West Hills. In addition the City Council held two workshop meetings, four City
Council committee meetings, and the City staff had several meetings with a special
task force of the Kent Chamber of Commerece. Over 600 questionnaires were completed
and returned with utility payments.
The results of this input have been analyzed and are used as the bases for
developing three CIP scenarios. The scenarios were balanced based on the input
received from the public, the City Council and the Kent Chamber of Commerece. The
only difference between the scenarios is the impact of new taxes. Each scenario
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uses progressively more revenue sources, based on the addition of the least
objectionable taxes, with the first being the least expensive and the third the
most. All scenarios extensively use the financing option of project deferral.
Although each scenario balances revenue and expenditures over a five year period, an
annual review process will update revenue estimates and may change project
priorities, therefore the 1986 proposal is the most important part of each scenario.
The three scenarios and their revenue assumptions are listed below:
First Scenario:
-Voted G.O. for Public Safety in 1986 (20 yr, 10%)
-Councilmanic G.O. for Library and City Hall Office Space in 1988 (20 yr, 10%)
Second Scenario:
Voted G.O. for Public Safety in 1986
Councilmanic G.O. for Library and City Hall Office Space in 1988
-Real Estate Excise Tax ($300,000 in 1986 growing at a real rate of 5% thereafter)
Third Scenario:
-Voted G.O. for Public Safety in 1986
-Councilmanic G.O. for Library and City Hall Office Space in 1988
-Real Estate Excise Tax
-Add'1 1.5-2% Utility Tax (calculated to be $900,000 in 1986 and to grow at 5%
thereafter)
-5% Admissions Tax (calculated to be $100,000 a year with no substantial growth)
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RESULTS OF PUBLIC INPUT
Three scenarios were developed based on the results of: the questionnaire mailed to
all utility customers, the public comments received on the questionnaire and through
public meetings, the Chamber of Commerce review process, and the criteria
established by the Council at a special CIP workshop.
QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
The questionnaire results are presented below in order of most supported to least
supported. The range was "5" for strongly support and "1" for strongly oppose. The
far right coulumn identifies how willing the respondents are to support a tax for
the type of project described.
% Who
Support
Ranking Score a tax
1 Emergency equipment for public safety 3.781 69.9%
2 Facilities for automobile and truck traffic 3.653 47.4%
3 Communication and training facilities for public safety 3.593 61.2%
4 Recycling City garbage 3.434 51.8%
5 Greenbelts and open space 3.272 37.1%
6 Drainage facilities 3.256 49.0%
7 Bike routes/pedestrian paths 3.211 44.8%
8 Public safety facilities 3.057 40.8%
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9 Expanded library facilities 2.889 39.0%
10 Community playfields & cultural facilities 2.880 35.7%
11 Neighborhood and industrial area parks 2.855 33.4%
12 Technological equipment 2.852 31.5%
13 City Hall office space 2.398 23.2%
OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following is a summary of questionnaire responses and input obtained from public
meetings as well as from the Chamber of Commerce.
1) The public expressed support for public safety projects.
2) Many people feel that the people and businesses moving into Kent should pay for
the growth related problems they cause--i.e. traffic problems, parks and
recreation needs, etc..
3) Voted G.O.'s are an acceptable form of taxation.
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4) There is support for a real estate excise tax.
5) Preference should be given to projects which generate revenue.
6) State and federal funding should be used wherever possible.
7) Projects should be those included in approved City plans.
8) City employees should be more productive in providing City services.
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COUNCIL CRITERIA
During a special workshop on the CIP, the City Council came up with the following
criteria.
1) Priority to projects with outside funding sources.
2) Increase allocation of existing funding to capital needs.
3) Services not now provided get prioirity over existing services.
4) Preserve future projects thru current acquisition of right-of-way, both for land
and buildings.
5) Build into CIP funding funds for unanticipated opportunities.
6) Develop existing property prior to acquiring new property.
7) Before funding a capital project insure availability for operation and
maintenance funding.
8) Insure conformance with City plans and vice versa, where possible.
9) Where possible, multi-purpose projects should be supported.
10) A project should have demonstrated public support.
OTHER CIP BALANCING CONSIDERATIONS
In addition to the public comment and Council criteria there are a number of other
factors which impact the CIP. City studies, state regulations and staff input
affected the outcome of the three CIP scenarios. These considerations are:
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1) Fire Department computer generated location package--This package will be used
to determine the optimum location for the City's fire stations. Pending the
outcome of this study and the on-going negotiations on a lease/purchase
agreement for an industrial area Fire Station, the City will have a better grasp
of what precisely will be needed. It may turn out that the Fire Headquarters
station will lend itself to expansion and remodel instead of replacement and/or
that the training facility will be built jointly with the cities of Renton and
Tukwila. In any event, it is recommended that new fire stations and equipment
be funded from a voted bond issue. It is further recommended that prior to
making a decision on what to include in the issue, a citizen committee be formed
to help determine what projects will be included and when the issue should be
introduced.
2) City Automation Plan--The on-going Automation Plan will determine computer needs
on a City-wide basis. All computer related projects are included in the General
Government section under the project heading "Computer Systems." Pending the
outcome of the Automation Plan, the City will have a better idea of its computer
need priorities and how much it will cost to meet those needs.
3) Road District Analysis—The City is examining the possibity of forming a Road
District to finance the major road projects. Road Districts are separate taxing
entities formed when voters in a proposed district approve its formation by a
60% margin. The District would be administered by the County's Public Works
Department which would construct and maintain roads within the District. The
establishment of a Road District would greatly expedite the East-West arterial
projects.
4) Right-of-Way Acquisiton Fund Analysis--It is proposed that a fund be created to
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provide a reserve for acquiring right-of-ways before development occurs thereby
preserving a future road project.
5) Street Funding--State law mandates that fuel tax revenues be used to fund street
and arterial street projects.
b) Library Needs Analysis--The Library Board will be working on an analysis of
library needs and space requirements. The study should be completed in late
1985.
7) Library District Analysis--The City is looking into the possibility of annexing
to the King County's Library District. Annexing to the County Library District
would eliminate the City's current involvement in providing library services.
This would make available $450,000 a year which is currently being spent by the
City for Library operation and maintenance costs. This would allow the City to
either lease its half of the library to King County or purchase the County's
half to provide for City Hall expansion.
8) Voted G.O. Criteria--Because of the costs and the time involved in a campaign
to issue voted general obligation debt, certain criteria should be met before
placing a voted G.O. issue on a ballot. These crieria are:
a) There should be demonstrated public support for a project, including support
in the form of an interested group of citizens that would be willing to raise
funds and work on a campaign committee.
b) The project should be highly visible providing a clear-cut, broadly
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distributed public benefit.
CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM PUBLIC INPUT AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Based on the public input results and the other considerations mentioned above the
following conclusions were drawn and incorporated into the CIP scenarios:
1) There seems to be a consensus that those who contribute to a problem should help
pay to alleviate that problem. Toward this end the City will continue its
policy of promoting LID's to provide City improvements to specially benefited
developments. All three scenarios use $7.5 million in probable LID money to
fund various projects.
2) The City Council and the public has emphasized the importance of utilizing
non-City sources of funding. This is yet further evidence that the City should
aggresively pursue LID's. In addition it indicates that the City should be
thorough and persistent in seeking funding from the State and Federal
Governments and private parties. Including LID's, the City staff has identified
nearly $29 million of possible outside funding.
3) Public safety is of major concern to the citizens of Kent and projects
addressing public safety needs should receive attention. Moreover the Council
has stated that preference should be given to projects with demonstrated public
support. In all three CIP scenarios, the majority of public safety projects are
identified for funding in 1986.
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4) A voted G.O is the least objectionable taxing option and public safety projects
are the most favored. Moreover the questionnaire shows that people are willing
to accept higher taxes to pay for public safety projects. Given this
information and the criteria, public safety projects are the most likely
candidates for a voted G.O. bond issue. In all three scenarios a voted G.O. is
used to fund public safety projects in 1986. The voted G.O. issue is currently
identified for $11,149,000. However, this amount is subject to revision pending
the outcome of the Fire station location analysis, a joint training facility
study with Renton and review by a citizens committee.
5) Many people feel that Kent's problems are being caused by people and businesses
moving into Kent and that those people and businesses should help pay for the
problems they cause. In 1981 the City initiated an environmental excise tax
based on square feet of construcction or number of bedrooms per home. The
authority for this tax was taken away from the City by the 1982 State
Legislature. The Legislature substituted the Real Estate Excise Tax.
A Real Estate Excise Tax is the best of existing available sources to tax those
people and businesses most responsible for Kent's growth related problems. The
tax, at one-quarter of one percent, taxes the transfer of real property between
seller/resident and buyer/newcomer. Both King County and most of the cities
surrounding Kent already impose this tax. Since a larger dollar volume of the
property sales are in the non-residential sector, those firms which develop
property in Kent and encourage people and businesses to move to Kent will be
contributing to any revenues brought to the City through a Real Estate Excise
Tax. A Real Estate Excise Tax is proposed in the Second and Third CIP Scenario.
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6) Streets and open spaces received high levels of public support. The Council
expressed a desire to preserve future projects through land and right-of-way
acquisitions. All three CIP scenarios emphasize land acquistion as opposed to
development.
7) Street projects were given high priority however the questionnaire revealed
there was less support for additional taxes to fund them. Since the State
mandates that its fuel tax revenues be used expressly for street and arterial
street projects the City was able to fund most of its street projects without
using local funding sources. Thus street projects were given high priority but
are being funded with existing revenue sources and LID's.
8) The public and City Council favor projects which are identified in adopted City
Plans and those projects which are multi-purpose. The New Library and City Hall
Office Space are related. The City Hall Master Plan, completed in 1983,
projects that additional office space will be needed by 1996. In addition, a
preliminary Library needs analysis shows the present Library cannot adequately
serve Library patrons and that a bigger library is needed to serve a growing
community.
Since the architectural design of the Library building prohibits upward
expansion and since the City will need additional office space, particularly to
house a coordinated permit processing center, the City Hall Master Plan suggests
that the Library be relocated to a larger facility thereby allowing City Hall to
expand into the vacated Library. A coordinated permit center should greatly
enhance City productivity in meeting community development needs. All three CIP
scenarios provide for the New Library/City Hall project through a councilmanic
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general obligation issue in 1988. However, pending the outcome of the Library
Needs Analysis and the Library District Analysis this project may be revised or
funded from an alternate source such as annexation to the Library District.
9) The City-wide "Computer Systems" project was partially funded to address the
public's desire to increase the productivity of their government. "Computer
Systems" is a multi-purpose project which affects all City operations from
police investigations to gathering and storing demographic information.
Currently the City is using antiquated labor intensive methods for performing
duties which can be more efficiently performed by computers. Each scenario
identifies $125,000 in funding for each of the five years of the program. This
amounts to $625,000 for the whole program leaving $1,090,000 to be funded in
1991 or beyond. It is possible that a public safety bond issue could include
computer systems.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The staff is recommending the Second Scenario. This scenario best represents the
views of the public and the Council and it also addresses staff concerns regarding
on going City studies, State regulations and adopted City Plans. Although the
Second Scenario is largely balanced by defering projects until a later date, the
staff feels that the City can fund Kent's most critically needed and desired capital
improvements with the funding levels presented in the Second Scenario.
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The most prominent features of the Second Scenario are a voted G.O. bond issue for
public safety and a Real Estate Excise Tax. Though the amount of the bond issue is
currently identified at $11,743,000, it will most likely decrease following
completion of the Fire Station Location Package, the Training Facility Study and
other input analyzed by the citizens committee. Assuming a $11,743,000 issue at 10%
for 20 years, the annual debt service would be $1,379,328 or $.63 per $1,000 of
asessed valuation. This would amount to approximately $50 per year on an $80,000
home. A real estate excise tax is a one quarter of one percent tax on the sale of
real property. Based on historical trends the City would generate approximately
$300,000 annually if this tax were implemented. These in combination with existing
sources of capital improvement revenue and debt financing options for councilmanic
debt will begin the funding process for Kent's capital needs.
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CITY OF KENT
SUMMARY RECOMMENDED CIP
FIRST SCENARIO:
-VOTED G.0 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
-COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL OFFICE SPACE IN 1988
TOTAL 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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PROJECTED CIP REVENUE 16,266 2,959 3,130 3,256 3,390 3,531 N/A
COMMITTED DEBT SERVICE 8,980 1,727 1,825 1,927 1,806 1,695 N/A
PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE 574 287 287
NET AVAILABLE CIP REVENUES 6,712 1,232 1,305 1,329 1,297 1,549 N/A
PROPOSED NEW REVENUES
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 11,743 11,743
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY 2,450 2,450
TOTAL AVAILABLE CIP REVENUE 20,905 12,975 1,305 3,779 1,297 1,549 N/A
TOTAL PROJECTS 20,872 12,967 1,292 3,738 1,300 1,575 33,432
BALANCE 33 8 13 41 (3) (26)
FIRST SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
PROJECTS 'TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
1. Police Radio* 250 250 250
2. Valley Can Imp. 61 61 61
3. Training Facility* 1,175 1,175 1,175
4. W. H. Sat. Sta.* 170 170 170
A. Police Headquarters 1,700 1,700 1,700
Fire
1. Aid Cars* 146 146 146
2. Suburban Pumpers* 310 310 310
3. E.H. Fire Station* 1,640 1,640 1,640
4. WVH Sta.Trn. Ctr.* 3,215 3,215 3,215
5. W. H. Fire Station* 1,614 1,614 1,614
6. Fire HQ Station* 3,025 3,025 3,025
7. Fire Canmun. Sys.* 558 558 158 400
8. Valley Can Imp. 17 17 17
9. Mobile Comp. Ter.* 40 40 40
TOTAL 13,921 13,921 11,743 78 . 0 0 0 2,100
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Green River Bridge 2,907 2,622 285 285
2. SR 515 8,776 8,451 325 325
3. Ped & Bike Path Imp 1,117 457 660 125 125 125 285
4. Adv Right-of-Way Acq 37 346 (383)
5. S.E.192nd NR toEVH 7,913 3,000 4,913 4,913
6. City Shop Remodel 225 75 150 150
7. 180th and WVH Int. 600 450 150 150
8. 180th and EVH Int. 229 65 164 164
9. 212th & WV Int.Imp 250 250 250
10. EVH 192nd-180th 2,901 1,575 1,326 600 726
11. 76 Ave 212th-222nd 1,257 561 696 25 671
12. 240th & 104th Int. 80 80 80
13. 240th & 116 Int Imp 138 138 138
14. 84th & 167 Int Imp 50 50 50
15. 240th @ 102nd 425 425
16. WVH Imp Meeker-180 3,619 3,619
A. 196/200 EV Hwy N.R. 10,580 2,000 8,580 8,580
B. S.196 & WV Int. Imp 142 142 142
FIRST SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCIL{NANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
PROTECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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C. K-D M Road & SR 99 116 116 116
D. S 224th and E.V.Int 104 104 104
E. New Arterial-224th 6,942 3,471 3,471 3,471
TOTAL 48,371 26,771 21,600 647 660 713 750 851 17,979
PARKS
1. Riverfront Acq 850 850 350 150 350
2. Van Doren's Dev. 129 129 129
3. Kent Can. Parking 250 250 250
4. Golf Course Dev. 1,000 1,000 389 611
5. Mill Creek Can. Tr 450 450 100 150 200
6. Lake Fenwick Park 300 300 25 275
7. Ball Field Lights 65 65 65
8. East Hill Park 1,050 100 950 400 550
9. S. Scenic Hill Park 50 50 50
10. Riverfront Dike 115 115 37 78
11. Uplands Parking 160 160 60
12. Upper Mill Cr. Park 569 569 569
13. Riverfront Parking 65 65 65
14. Green River Rest. 150 150 150
15. Glenn Nelson Park 500 500 500
16. Commons Playfield 300 300 300
17. Performing Arts Ctr 3,400 3,400 3,400
18. Russell Rd. Park 1,760 1,760 1,760
19. Campus Can. Park 50 50 50
20. S. Willis Park 60 60 60
21. Good News Bay Park 420 420
22. Riverfront Park 1,000 1,000 1,000
23. Orillia Dist. Park 250 125 125 125
24. G. R. Frontage Tr. 100 100 100
A. Sunnycrest Neigh. 260 260 260
B. Clark Lake Can. Park 1,100 150 950 950
C. Mill Creek Woods G. 120 120 120
D. W. Ponds & Wetlands 600 500 100 100
E. Panther Lake Park 85 85 85
F. Sprinigbrook Park 175 75 100 100
G. T-Bridge Green Belt 80 80 80
H. S. Merid. Can.Park 525 200 325 325
I. Interburban N. Park 50 50 50
FIRST SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
PROJECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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J. Interburban C. Park 50 50 50
K. Interburban O'Brien 50 50 50
TOTAL 16,138 1,570 14,568 452 279 450 425 599 12,263
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
1. Library** 2,150 2,150 150 2,000
2. City Hall Expansion** 450 450 450
3. Telecommun. System 425 425
4. Computer Systems***
Geocoding 300 300
Police Computer 140 140
Fire Computer 150 150
Other 1,125 1,125
1,715 1,715 125 125 125 125 125 1,090
TOTAL 4,740 425 4,315 125 275 2,575 125 125 1,090
GRAND TOTALS 83,170 54,404 1,292 1,300 33,432
28,766 12,967 3,738 1,575
* Included in 1986 Voted G.O.
** Included in 1988 Councilmanic G.O.
*** Funding allocation to individual projects based on results of Automation Plan
CITY OF KENT
SUMMARY RECOMMENDED CIP
SECOND SCENARIO:
VOTED G.O FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
-COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL OFFICE SPACE IN 1988
-REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
TOTAL 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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PROJECTED CIP REVENUE 16,266 2,959 3,130 3,256 3,390 3,531 N/A
COMMITTED DEBT SERVICE 8,980 1,727 1,825 1,927 1,806 1,695 N/A
PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE 574 287 287
NET AVAILABLE CIP REVENUES 6,712 1,232 1,305 1,329 1,297 1,549 N/A
PROPOSED NEW REVENUES
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 11,743 11,743
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY 2,450 2,450
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1,658 300 315 331 347 365
TOTAL AVAILABLE CIP REVENUE 22,562 13;275 1,620 4,109 1,644 1,914 N/A
TOTAL PROJECTS 22,511 13,267 1,594 4,074 1,648 1,928 32,268
BALANCE 51 8 26 35 (4) (14)
*Assumes implementation in 1986, additional funds would accrue if implemented in 1985.
SECOND SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
PROJECTS 'DOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
1. Police Radio* 250 250 250
2. Valley Com Imp. 61 61 61
3. Training Facility* 1,175 1,175 1,175
4. W. H. Sat. Sta.* 170 170 170
A. Police Headquarters 1,700 1,700 1,700
Fire
1. Aid Cars* 146 146 146
2. Suburban Pumpers* 310 310 310
3. E.H. Fire Station* 1,640 1,640 1,640
4. WVH Sta.Trn. Ctr.* 3,215 3,215 3,215
5. W. H. Fire Station* 1,614 1,614 1,614
6. Fire HQ Station* 3,025 3,025 3,025
7. Fire Conmun. Sys.* 558 558 158 400
8. Valley Can Imp. 17 17 17
9. Mobile Comp. Ter.* 40 40 40
TOTAL 13,921 13,921 11,743 78 0 0 0 2,100
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Green River Bridge 2,907 2,622 285 285
2. SR 515 8,776 8,451 325 325
3. Ped & Bike Path Imp 1,117 457 660 125 125 125 285
4. Adv Right-of-Way Acq 187 498 173 (858)
5. S.E.192nd NR toEVH 7,913 3,000 4,913 4,913
6. City Shop Remodel 225 75 150 150
7. 180th and WVH Int. 600 450 150 150
8. 180th and EVH Int. 229 65 164 164
9. 212th & WV Int.Imp 250 250 250
10. EVH 192nd-180th 2,901 1,575 1,326 600 726
11. 76 Ave 212th-222nd 1,257 561 696 198 171 327
12. 240th & 104th Int. 80 80 80
13. 240th & 116 Int Imp 138 138 138
14. 84th & 167 Int Imp 50 50 50
15. 240th @ 102nd 425 425
16. WVH Imp Meeker-180 3,619 3,619
A. 196/200 EV Hwy N.R. 10,580 2,000 8,580 8,580
SECOND SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
PROJECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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B. S.196 & WV Int. Imp 142 142 142
C. K-D M Road & SR 99 116 116 116
D. S 224th and E.V.Int 104 104 104
E. New Arterial-224th 6,942 3,471 3,471 3,471
TOTAL 48,371 26,771 21,600 797 812 886 923 1,022 17,160
PARKS
1. Riverfront Acq 850 850 500 350
2. Van Doren's Dev. 129 129 129
3. Kent Cam. Parking 250 250 250
4. Golf Course Dev. 1,000 1,000 571 429
5. Mill Creek Can. Tr 450 450 50 50 150 200
6. Lake Fenwick Park 300 300 300
7. Ball Field Lights 65 65 65
8. East Hill Park 1,050 100 950 150 600 200
9. S. Scenic Hill Park 50 50 50
10. Riverfront Dike 115 115 37 63 15
11. Uplands Parking 160 160 60
12. Upper Mill Cr. Park 569 569 569
13. Riverfront Parking 65 65 65
14. Green River Rest. 150 150 150
15. Glenn Nelson Park 500 500 500
16. Commons Playfield 300 300 300
17. Performing Arts Ctr 3,400 3,400 3,400
18. Russell Rd. Park 1,760 1,760 1,760
19. Campus Can. Park 50 50 50
20. S. Willis Park 60 60 60
21. Good News Bay Park 420 420
22. Riverfront Park 1,000 1,000 1,000
23. Orillia Dist. Park 250 125 125 125
24. G. R. Frontage Tr. 100 100 100
A. Sunnycrest Neigh. 260 260 260
B. Clark Lake Cam. Park 1,100 150 950 950
C. Mill Creek Woods G. 120 120 120
D. W. Ponds & Wetlands 600 500 100 100
E. Panther Lake Park 85 85 85
F. Sprinigbrook Park 175 75 100 100
G. T-Bridge Green Belt 80 80 80
SECOND SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
PROJECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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H. S. Merid. Com.Park 525 200 325 325
I. Interburban N. Park 50 50 50
J. Interburban C. Park 50 50 50
K. Interburban O'Brien 50 50 50
TOTAL 16,138 1,570 14,568 602 429 613 600 781 11,443
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
1. Library** 2,150 2,150 150 2,000
2. City Hall Expansion** 450 450 450
3. Telecammun. System 425 425
4. Computer Systems***
Geocoding 300 300
Police Computer 140 140
Fire Computer 150 150
Other 1,125 1,125
1,715 1,715 125 '125 125 125 125 1,090
TOTAL 4,740 425 4,315 125 275 2,575 125 125 1,090
GRAND 'TOTALS 83,170 54,404 1,594 1,648 31,793
28,766 13,267 4,074 1,928
* Included in 1986 Voted G.O.
** Included in 1988 Councilmanic G.O.
*** Funding allocation to individual projects based on results of Automation Plan
CITY OF KENT
SUMMARY RECOMMENDED CIP
THIRD SCENARIO:
-VOTED G.O FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
-COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL OFFICE SPACE IN 1988
-REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
-ADD'L 1.5-2% UTILITY TAX
-5% ADMISSIONS TAX
TOTAL 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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PROJECTED CIP REVENUE 16,266 2,959 3,130 3,256 3,390 3,531 N/A
COMMITTED DEBT SERVICE 8,980 1,727 1,825 1,927 1,806 1,695 N/A
PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE 574 287 287
NET AVAILABLE CIP REVENUES 6,712 1,232 1,305 1,329 1,297 1,549 N/A
PROPOSED NEW REVENUES
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 11,743 11,743
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR:
LIBRARY 2,450 2,450
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 3,400 3,400
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1,658 300 315 331 347 365
ADD'L 1.5%-2% UTILITY TAX 4,973 900 945 992 1,042 1,094
5% ADMISSIONS TAX 500 100 100 100 100 100
TOTAL AVAILABLE CIP REVENUE 31,435 14,275 2,665 5,202 2,786 6,508 N/A
TOTAL PROJECTS 31,404 14,265 2,649 5,194 2,763 6,533 23,000,
BALANCE 31 10 16 8 23 (25)
*Assumes implementation in 1986, additional funds would accrue if implemented in 1985.
THIRD SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
ADD'L 1.5-2% UTILITY TAX
5% ADMISSIONS TAX
PROJECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
1. Police Radio* 250 250 250
2. Valley Com Imp. 61 61 61
3. Training Facility* 1,175 1,175 1,175
4. W. H. Sat. Sta.* 170 170 170
A. Police Headquarters 1,700 1,700 1,700
Fire
1. Aid Cars* 146 146 146
2. Suburban Pumpers* 310 310 310
3. E.H. Fire Station* 1,640 1,640 1,640
4. WVH Sta.Trn. Ctr.* 3,215 3,215 3,215
5. W. H. Fire Station* 1,614 1,614 1,614
6. Fire HQ Station* 3,025 3,025 3,025
7. Fire Commun. Sys.* 558 558 158 400
8. Valley Can Imp. 17 17 17
9. Mobile Camp. Ter.* 40 40 40
TOTAL 13,921 131921 11,743 78 0 0 0 2,100
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Green River Bridge 2,907 2,622 285 285
2. SR 515 8,776 8,451 325 325
3. Ped & Bike Path Imp 1,117 457 660 155 125 125 125 130
4. Adv Right-of-Way Acq 0 675 870 331 (1,876)
5. S.E.192nd NR toEVH 7,913 3,000 4,913 4,913
6. City Shop Remodel 225 75 150 150
7. 180th and WVH Int. 600 450 150 150
8. 180th and EVH Int. 229 65 164 164
9. 212th & WV Int.Imp 250 250 250
10. EVH 192nd-180th 2,901 1,575 1,326 600 726
11. 76 Ave 212th-222nd 1,257 561 696 400 296
12. 240th & 104th Int. 80 80 80
13. 240th & 116 Int Imp 138 138 138
14. 84th & 167 Int Imp 50 50 50
15. 240th @ 102nd 425 425
THIRD SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
ADD'L 1.5-2% UTILITY TAX
5% ADMISSIONS TAX
PROJECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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16. WVH Imp Meeker-180 3,619 3,619
A. 196/200 EV Hwy N.R. 10,580 2,000 8,580 467 763 7,350
B. S.196 & WV Int. Imp 142 142 142
C. K-D M Road & SR 99 116 116 116
D. S 224th and E.V.Int 104 104 104
E. New Arterial-224th 6,942 3,471 3,471 296 3,175
TOTAL 48,371 26,771 21,600 1,285 1,339 1,444 1,488 1,614 14,430
PARKS
1. Riverfront Acq 850 850 500 100 250
2. Van Doren's Dev. 129 129 129
3. Kent Can. Parking 250 250 250
4. Golf Course Dev. 1,000 1,000 200 800
5. Mill Creek Can. Tr 450 450 100 125 225
6. Lake Fenwick Park 300 300 300
7. Ball Field Lights 65 65 65
8. East Hill Park 1,050 100 950 332 278 340
9. S. Scenic Hill Park 50 50 50
10. Riverfront Dike 115 115 115
11. Uplands Parking 160 160 160
12. Upper Mill Cr. Park 569 569 350 219
13. Riverfront Parking 65 65 65
14. Green River Rest. 150 150 150
15. Glenn Nelson Park 500 500 500
16. Commons Playfield 300 300 300
17. Performing Arts Ctr 3,400 3,400 3,400
18. Russell Rd. Park 1,760 1,760 1,760
19. Campus Can. Park 50 50 50
20. S. Willis Park 60 60 60
21. Good News Bay Park 420 420
22. Riverfront Park 1,000 1,000 1,000
23. Orillia Dist. Park 250 125 125 125
24. G. R. Frontage Tr. 100 100 100
A. Sunnycrest Neigh. 260 260 260
B. Clark Lake Can. Park 1,100 150 950 950
C. Mill Creek Woods G. 120 120 120
THIRD SCENARIO
VOTED G.O. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN 1986
COUNCILMANIC G.O. FOR LIBRARY AND CITY HALL IN 1988
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
ADD'L 1.5-2% UTILITY TAX
5% ADMISSIONS TAX
PROJECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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D. W. Ponds & Wetlands 600 500 100 100
E. Panther Lake Park 85 85 85
F. Sprinigbrook Park 175 75 100 100
G. T-Bridge Green Belt 80 80 80
H. S. Merid. Com.Park 525 200 325 325
I. Interburban N. Park 50 50 50
J. Interburban C. Park 50 50 50
K. Interburban O'Brien 50 50 50
TOTAL 16,138 1,570 14,568 1,112 957 1,175 1,150 4,794 5,380
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
1. Library** 2,150 2,150 150 2,000
2. City Hall Expansion** 450 450. 450
3. Telecommun. System 425 425
4. Computer Systems***
Geocoding 300 300
Police Computer 140 140
Fire Computer 150 150
Other 1,125 1,125
1,715 1,715 125 125 125 125 125 1,090
TOTAL 4,740 425 4,315 125 275 2,575 125 125 1,090
GRAND TOTALS 83,170 54,404 2,649 2,763 23,000
28,766 14,265 5,194 6,533
* Included 'in 1986 Voted G.O.
** Included in 1988 Councilmanic G.O.
*** Funding allocation to individual projects based on results of Automation Plan
APPENDIX A
CITY OF KENT
PROJECTED CIP REVENUES
PROJECTED CIP REVENUES TOTAL
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
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Sales Tax - Capital Improvement(1) 9,318 1,653 1,752 1,857 1,969 2,087
Fuel Tax - Street(2) 1,690 312 324 337 351 365
Fuel Tax - Arterial Street 1,127 208 216 225 234 243
Federal Marshal Payments(3) 1,235 247 248 247 247 246
Federal Revenue Sharing(4) 100 100
Interest - Capital Improvement(5) 375 75 75 75 75 75
Loan Repayment - Capital Imp. (6) 170 34 34 34 34 34
Contributions - General Fund(7) 1,790 358 358 358 358 358
Contributions - Golf Course(8) 470 94 94 94 94 94
Contributions - Water Fund(9) 141 28 28 28 28 29
1986 Beginning Fund Balances(10)
Street Funds 44 44
Capital Improvement Fund (245) (245)
Revenue Sharing Fund 51 51
TOTAL PROJECTED CIP REVENUES 16,266 2,959 3,130 3,256 3,390 3,531
(1) Sales Tax will increase at a real rate of 6% per year based on historical growth.
(2) Fuel Taxes will increase at a real rate of 4% per year based on historical growth
(3) Federal Marshal Payments are exact per contract with the Federal Marshal.
(4) Federal Revenue Sharing is assumed to be discontinued by Congress in 1987. It is
assumed based on historical usage that the City will use about $100,000 of its
Revenue Sharing monies to fund capital improvements in 1986) .
(5) Valley Corn will pay the Capital Improvement Fund $34,000 a year to repay a loan m
to Valley Com in 1984.
(6) Interest on the Capital Improvement Fund is expected to generate $75,000 a year.
(7) The General Fund is assumed to continue to contribute about $350,000 a year for G
Course and LID debt.
(8) The Golf Course will generate $94,000 to help pay its debt service.
(9) The Water Fund is contributing $28,000 a year for debt service.
(10) The City is going into 1986 with beginning fund balances of $44,000, $(245,000) ,
$51,000 for the Street Funds, Capital Imporovement Fund and Revenue Sharing Fund,
respectively.
APPENDIX B
COMMITTED COUNCILMANIC DEBT SERVICE
TOTAL
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
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MATURITY
1966 Street Bonds 1986 26 26
1973 General Purpose Bonds 1990
General Government - 30.5% 186 37 37 37 37 38
Street - 46.6% 287 57 57 57 57 59
Water - 22.9% 141 28 28 28 28 29
Senior Center (Old) 1991 25 5 5 5 5 5
Crow Road/SE 260th LID 300 1997 273 61 58 55 51 48
S 252nd/Kent Kangely LID 301 1997 199 45 42 40 37 35
Smith Street LID 304 1997 156 12 11 114 10 9
1978 General Purpose Bonds 1998
Parks - 26.7% 177 36 36 35 35 35
Street - 73.3% 386 98 95 96 97
Des Moines LID 1987 2 1 1
1981 Golf Course G.O. Bonds 2001 1,189 241 239 237 235 237
1984 General Purpose Bonds 2004
Jail - 25.2% 1,235 247 248 247 247 246
Senior Center - 53.1% 2,606 522 523 521 521 519
Golf Course - 21.7% 1,062 213 213 212 212 212
W. Meeker St LID 297 1997 294 66 62 59 55 52
W. Valley Drainage LID 306 1998 258 70 66 63 59
104th @ 270th Water LID 1997 10 2 2 2 2 2
N. Central Imp LID 318 1998 48 12 12 12 12
CBD Improvement LID 313 1997 132 30 28 26 25 23
Upper Mill Creek Purchase Agr. 1990 195 33 54 54 54
James Street Improvement LID 32 1997 93 25 24 23 21
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TOTAL COMMITTED DEBT SERVICE 8,980 1,727 11825 1,927 1,806 11695
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section/Page
INTRODUCTION I-1
ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) II-1
CIP PROCESS AND FUNDING SCENARIOS III-1
Results of Public Input III-3
Other CIP Balancing Considerations III-5
Conclusions Drawn from Public Input and Other Considerations III-7
Preliminary CIP - Final CIP Comparison III-9
CIP POLICIES AND PROJECTS
General IP Policies IV-1
CIP Financial Policies IV-3
Policies and Projects by Function IV-4
Public Safety IV-I10
Public Works 5
Parks and Recreation IV-1
General Government IV-19
EXISTING EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES
Expenditures V-1
Revenues V-2
Expenditures and Revenues V-5
FINANCING OPTIONS AND STRATEGIES
Option 1 --Deferring Projects VI-1
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Options--Analysis of Revenue Base
Existing Revenue Base VI-2
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Expansion of Revenue Base
Strategies - Cash Versus Debt Issuance VI-7
Special Assessment and Revenue Bond Financing VI-7
General Obligation Bonds VI-8
Innovative Financing Strategies VI-11
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TABLES Page
1 CIP Summary II-3
2 Summary List of CIP Projects II-5
3 Summary of Questionnaire Results II-4
4 Summary of Public Comments III-4
5 Summary of Council Criteria III-5
6 Preliminary and Final CIP Comparison III-10
7 Public Safety Projects IV-6-
8 Public Works Projects IV-12
9 Parks and Recreation Projects IV-16
10 General Government Projects IV-20
11 Total Proposed Capital Expenditures V-2
12 Net Projected Available CIP Revenues V-3
13 Summary of Preliminary CIP Expenditures and Revenues V-6
14 1985 City Tax Rate Comparisons VI-4
15 Legal Debt Margin for 1985 VI-10
16 Projected Councilmanic Bonding Capacity VI-11
APPENDICES
A CIP Resolution
B Projected CIP Revenues
C Committed Councilmanic Debt Service
D Capital Improvement Program Questionnaire
E Chamber Project Criteria
F Chamber Funding Criteria
G Currently Funded Capital Improvement Projects
H Net Capital Expenditures by Function
I Net Committed Debt Expenditures by Function
J Capital Improvement Fund Policies
K Detailed Project Proposal Description Sheets by Function
K - 1 Summary of Proposed Expenditures
K - 2 Public Safety
K - 3 Public Works
K - 4 Parks and Recreation
K - 5 General Government
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Over a year ago the City of Kent began developing its first Capital Improvement Program
(CIP). The five-year CIP was needed to bring together the City's nonutility long-range
plans into one comprehensive plan. This plan would then act as a master plan for the City,
identifying which capital improvement projects would be funded and what year funding would
occur. After many months of hard work, involving initial documentation of capital needs,
public hearings, and final prioritization of projects and funding sources, the City has its
first comprehensive Capital Improvement Program.
The 1986-1990 Capital Improvement Program is a long-range plan containing a list of all the
City's planned nonutility capital improvement projects and the recommended financing
methods for funding those projects. The program states City policies and goals and
presents all available options and strategies for financing capital improvements. Capital
improvements, for the purpose of this report, are any nonutility City projects costing more
than $25,000 which involves the purchasing, refurbishing or construction of physical
assets. This will include such projects as new parks, new fire stations, and extensive
street improvements.
The need to develop a Capital Improvement Program arose when it became apparent that the
City of Kent could not afford to simultaneously implement all of its nonutility long-range
plans. These plans, such as the Transportation Plan, the Fire plaster Plan and the Parks
and Recreation Plan, were being adopted independent of the needs of other departments and
regardless of available revenues. Hence, a coordinating plan was needed to balance the
needs of the departments and to balance planned expenditures with available revenues.
Another reason for developing a CIP was that Kent was outgrowing its existing public
services. Projections for growth in the Kent area indicate even heavier demands will be
placed on Kent's streets, parks, and other public facilities. As of April 1 , 1985, Kent's
population was 26,979, but by 1990 it is expected to grow to almost 33,000. More
importantly, Kent is a net importer of labor with its daytime population expected to grow
from 40,000 to 50�000 over the next five years. To meet this expected demand, a long-range
Jplan was needed to first prioritize capital improvement needs and then . identify funding Y
sources for the Cit 's highest priority projects. The Capital Improvement Program is such
a plan.
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The 1986-90 Capital Improvement Program is organized into six sections. Section I provides
an introduction. Section II presents the adopted Capital Improvement Program scenario
Section III describes the CIP process drawing from two main documents: City of Kent
1986-90 Capital Improvement Program Funding Scenarios and the 1986-90 Preliminary Capital
Improvement Program. Both documents were completed as part of the CIP process and are now
being incorporated into the final CIP. Section IV, CIP Policies and Projects, describes
the policies upon which the CIP rests and their relationship to the projects identified.
Section V. Existing Expenditures and Revenues, shows the initial CIP expenditure and
revenue figures and describes the City's traditional CIP revenue sources. Section VI,
Financing Options and Strategies, presents the options and strategies available to the City
of Kent for financing its capital improvements.
The last three sections of this report are extracted from the last three sections in the
Preliminary CIP, and are presented as originally shown in that document. In this way the
information on projects and financing options can be traced from their initial unbalanced _
presentation to the adopted funded CIP described in Section II.
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Following the CIP process described later in Section III, the City Council held a public
hearing on the Capital Improvement Program. Following the public hearing the City Council
held a special workshop. At that workshop the City Council received final staff input
regarding the State's Infrastructure Loan Program and taxing options for the City of Kent.
Then at the regular Council meeting of July 15, 1985, the City Council adopted the Second
Scenario, amended to implement the real estate excise tax beginning September 1 , 1985, as
the City of Kent 1986 - 1990 Capital Improvement Program. The resolution adopting a CIP is
found in Appendix A. A CIP summary is provided in Table 1 and a comprehensive list of
capital improvement projects included in that summary is found in Table 2 beginning on
Page II-5.
In summary, the adopted CIP recommends using a voted general obligation bond to fund public
safety projects in 1986, a councilmanic general obligation bond to fund a new library and
City Nall office expansion in 1988, and institutes a real estate excise tax primarily to
fund advanced right-of-way acquisition for streets and acquisition of open spaces for
parks. These sources plus $7 million in existing CIP revenues over the five year period
will fund a $22.5 million program. Although the adopted CIP was partly balanced by
deferring projects until a later date, the City feels it is funding Kent's most critically
needed and desired capital improvements. Moreover, the adopted CIP seems best to address
the concerns of citizens worried about high taxes, the quality of public services, and the
growth related problems caused by the many businesses and people moving into Kent.
The CIP summary in Table 1 first lists traditional and initially existing CIP revenues.
Explanations of these revenues and the assumptions used to make the projections can be
found in Appendix B.
New CIP revenues are listed next. The amount of the voted general obligation bond for
public safety is currently identified at $11 ,743,000; however, it will likely decrease
following completion of several ongoing City studies, i .e. , the
Fire Station Location
Package and the Training Facility Study. A citizens committee will also be formed to
evaluate the results of these studies and to determine precisely what should be included in
the voted G.O. bond issue and when that issue should be placed on the ballot. Assuming an
$11 ,743,000 issue at ten percent for 20 years, the annual debt service would be $1 ,379,328
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or $.63 per $1 ,000 of assessed valuation. This would amount to approximately $50 per year
on an $80,000 home.
The Councilmanic general obligation bond identified to fund a new library and City Hall
expansion will not affect property taxes; however, it will have an impact on existing City
revenues. Assuming a $2,450,000 issue at ten percent for 20 years the City will be _
committed to paying $287,000 in debt service annually for 20 years from its capital
improvement revenue.
A real estate excise tax is a one quarter of one percent tax on the sale of real property.
Based on historical trends the City would generate approximately $300,000 annually.
Furthermore, an additional $100,000 should be generated by initiating the tax beginning
September 1 , 1985.
Committed and planned debt service are listed next and backed out of projected revenues to
come up with net available CIP revenues. A detailed list of committed debt can be found in
Appendix C. The planned debt service is for the 1988 councilmanic issue for the new
library and City Hall expansion.
The net available CIP revenues fund $22,511 ,000 in CIP projects over the five year period.
Table 2 individually identifies the projects funded. A detailed explanation of the
individual projects is found in Appendix K.
When revenues are matched with expenditures, the City has a $254,000 surplus. $100,000 of
that surplus is accounted for by initiating the Peal Estate Excise Tax four months earlier
than anticipated under the Second Scenario. The remaining surplus is provided for
contingency needs. The contingency needs will be evaluated with each annual update.
Each year the CIP will be updated following an abbreviated version of the same CIP process
described in Section III. Since this was the City's first CIP, the process was rather long
and involved. In subsequent years the City staff will simply review project costs, need
and timing, and update revenue projections. The public will again review a Preliminary CIP
and provide input regarding project selection and funding choices.
During each CIP update, the City will also review its long-range policies and goals and its
legally available financing options. The long-range policies and goals which guided the
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1986-1990 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUMMARY
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
TOTAL 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
TRADITIONAL CIP REVENUE
Sales Tax - Capital Improvement 9,318 1 ,653 1 ,324 1 ,337 1 ,351 2,365 N/A
Fuel Tax - Street 1 ,689 312 324 337 351 365 N/A
243 N/A
Fuel Tax - Arterial Street j ,235 24127 8 248 247 247 246 N/A
Federal Marshal Payments100 100
Federal Revenue Sharing
Interest - Capital Improvement 375 75 75 75 75 75 N/A
Loan Repayment - Capital Imp. 170 34 34 34 34 34 N/A
Contributions - General Fund 1 ,790 358 358 358 358 358 N/A
Contributions _ Golf Course
14� 28 28 28 28 29 N/A
Contributions Water Fund
1986 Beginning Fund Balances 44 44
Street Funds
Capital Improvement Fund* (245) (245)
Revenue Sharing Fund 51 51
TOTAL TRADITIONAL CIP REVENUES 16,265 2,959 3,130 3,255 3,390 3,531 N/A
NEW CIP REVENUES
Voted G.O. for Public Safety 11 ,743 11 ,743
Councilmanic G.O. for Library 2,450 2,450
Real Estate Excise Tax ** 1 ,758 400 315 331 347 365
TOTAL NEW CIP REVENUES 15,951 12,143 315 2,781 347 365
TOTAL PROJECTED CIP REVENUES 32,216 15,102 3,445 6,036 3,737 3,896
DEBT SERVICE 8,877 1 ,727 1 ,825 1 ,824 1 ,806 1 ,695 N/A
Committed 574 287 287
Planned
NET AVAILABLE CIP REVENUES 22,765 13,375 1 ,620 4,212 1 ,644 1 ,914 N/A
EXPENDITURES (See II-5 for details) 0 p 2,100
Public Safety 11 ,821 11 ,743 78 0
Public Works 4,440 797 812 886 923 1 ,022 17,160
Parks and Recreation 3,025 602 429 613 600 781 11 ,543
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TOTAL EXPENDITURES
22,511 13,267 1 ,594 4,074 1 ,648 1 ,928 31 ,893
UNCOMMITTED BALANCE
Z54 108 26 138 (4) (14)
*Amount is net of $250,000 Capital Improvement Fund Reserve.
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development of the CIP are presented in Section IV. In short, polices which guided initial
project selection were those policies embodied in existing City �lans. Public Safety
policies deal with providing adequate police and fire facilities and equipment to assure
the safety of the people living, working, or visiting Kent. Public Works' policies dealt
with providing quality transportation and storm drainage services. Parks and Recreation
policies are concerned with preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Kent through
parkland and facility development. General Government projects are guided by the City's
general policies of promoting economic growth, maintaining the livability of the community,
cooperating with other governmental entities, and providing improved public services.
As for CIP financial policies to go with the City's program policies, the City will first
encourage and seek non-City sources of funding. If these funds are not available, the City
will look toward user charges or Local Improvement Districts (LID's). If user charges or
LID's are not appropriate, the City may use its own funds or issue debt. These policies
will be pursued in this order to insure the City's healthy financial position.
The legally available financing options for the City of Kent are presented in Section VI.
Aside from deferring projects which is a definite option, the City's available financing
options can be grouped into two categories: capital related taxes and contributions from
operating type revenues. The capital related taxes are those taxes which the State
Legislature has mandated to be used specifically to fund capital improvement projects.
These taxes are the Excess Property Tax Levy and the Real Estate Excise Tax. Contributions
from operating type revenues are those taxes which are primarily used to cover operating
expenses but could have a portion of their revenues allocated to capital projects. These
taxes are the Business and Occupation Tax, the Utility Tax, and the Admissions Tax.
Once the revenue sources are decided, there are certain strategies involved in deciding to
fund with cash or issue debt. When issuing debt, whether it be general obligation bonds or
user specific debt such as revenue and special assessment bonds, there are certain
statutory debt capacity limits the City cannot exceed. Currently only the councilmanic
debt capacity ceiling is of concern. Next year when the CIP is updated the City's
councilmanic capacity, as well as all other debt limits and financing options, will be
reassessed, updated and then explained to the public. These issues are discussed in more
detail in Section VI.
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TABLE 2
SUMMARY LIST OF CIP PROJECTS
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
PROJECT TOTALS YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net 1991 &
Project cated Project
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
1 . Police Radio* 250 250 250 61
2. Valley Com Imp. 61 61
3. Training Facility* 1 ,175 1 ,175 1 ,175
4. W. H. Sat. Sta.* 170 170 170 1 ,700
A. Police Headquarters 1 ,700 1 ,700
Fire
1 . Aid Cars* 146 146 146
2. Suburban Pumpers* 310 310 310
3. E.H. Fire Station* 1 ,640 1 ,640 1 ,640
4. WVH Sta.Trn. Ctr.* 3,215 3,215 3,215
5. W. H. Fire Station* 1 ,614 1 ,614 1 ,614
6. Fire HQ Station* 3,025 3,025 3,025 400
7. Fire Commun. Sys.* 558 5188 158 17
8. Valley Com Imp. 17
9. Mobile Comp. Ter.* 40 40 40
TOTAL 13,921 13,921 11 ,743 78 2,100
PUBLIC WORKS
1 . Green River Bridge 2,907 2,622 285 285
2. SR 515 8,776 8,451 325 325 125 125 125 285
3. Ped & Bike Path Imp 1 ,117 457 660 187 498 173 (858)
4. Adv Right-of-Way Acq 4,913
5. S.E.192nd NR to EVH 7,913 3,000 4,913 150
6. City Shop Remodel 225 75 150
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7. 180th and WVH Int. 600 450 150 164
8. 180th and EVH Int. 229 65 164 164 250
9. 212th & WV Int.Imp 250 250 600 726
10. EVH 192nd-180th 2,901 1 ,575 1 ,326 19$ 171 327
11 . 76 Ave 212th 222nd 1 ,257 561 696
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12. 240th & 104th Int. 80 80
13. 240th & 116 Int Imp 138 138 138
14. 84th & 167 Int Imp 50 50 50
15. 240th @ 102nd 425 425
16. WVH Imp Meeker-180 3,619 3,619 8,580
A. 196/200 EV Hwy N.R. 10,580 2,000 8,580 142
B. S.196 & WV Int. Imp 142 142 116
C. K-D M Road & SR 99 116 116
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SUMMARY LIST OF CIP PROJECTS
PROJECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net (Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
D. S 224th and E.V. Int 104 104 104
E. New Arterial-224th 6,942 3,471 3,471 3,471
TOTAL 48,371 26,771 21 ,600 797 812 886 923 1 ,022 17,160
PARKS
1 . Riverfront Acq 850 850 500 350
2. Van Doren's Dev. 129 129 129
3. Kent Con. Parking 250 250 250
4. Golf Course Dev. 1 ,000 1 ,000 571 429
5. Mill Creek Can. Tr 450 450 50 50 150 200
6. Lake Fenwick Park 300 300 300
7. Ball Field Lights 65 65 65
8. East Hill Park 1 ,050 100 950 150 600 200
9. S. Scenic Hill Park 50 50 50
10. Riverfront Dike 115 115 37 63 15
11 . Uplands Parking 160 160 60 100
12. Upper Mill Cr. Park 569 569 569
13. Riverfront Parking 65 65 65
14. Green River Rest. 150 150 150
15. Glenn Nelson Park 500 500 500
16. Commons Playfield 300 300 300
17. Performing Arts Ctr 3,400 3,400 3,400
18. Russell Rd. Park 1 ,760 1 ,760 1 ,760
19. Campus Com. Park 50 50 50
20. S. Willis Park 60 60 60
21 . Good News Bay Park 420 420
22. Riverfront Park 1 ,000 1 ,000 1 ,000
23. Orillia Dist. Park 250 125 125 125
24. G. R. Frontage Tr. 100 100 100
A. Sunnycrest Neigh. 260 260 260
B. Clark Lake Com. Park 1 ,100 150 950 950
C. Mill Creek Woods G. 120 120 120
D. W. Ponds & Wetlands 600 500 100 100
E. Panther Lake Park 85 85 85
F. Springbrook Park 175 75 100 100
G. T-Bridge Green Belt 80 80 80
H. S. Merid. Com.Park 525 200 325 325
I. Interburban N. Park 50 50 50
J. Interburban C. Park 50 50 50
K. Interburban O'Brien 50 50 50
TOTAL 16,138 1 ,570 14,568 602 429 613 600 781 11 ,543
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SUMMARY LIST OF CIP PROJECTS
PROJECTS TOTAL YEAR PROJECT FUNDED
Gross Dedi- Net (Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Project cated Project 1991 &
Cost Revenue Cost 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
1 . Library** 2,150 2,150 150 2,000
2. City Hall Expansion** 450 450 450
3. Telecommun. System 425 425
4. Computer Systems***
Geocoding 300 300
Police Computer 140 140
Fire Computer 150 150
Other 1 ,125 1 ,125
1 ,715 1 ,715 125 125 125 125 125 1 ,090
TOTAL 4,740 425 4,315 125 275 2,575 125 125 1 ,090
GRAND TOTALS 83,170 54,404 1 ,594 1 ,648 31 ,893
28,766 13,267 4,074 1 ,928
* Included in 1986 Voted G.O.
** Included in 1988 Councilmanic G.O.
*** Funding allocation to individual projects based on results of Automation Plan.
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CIP PROCESS AND FUNDING SCENARIOS
CIP PROCESS AND FUNDING SCENARIOS
The process of developing a CIP began when each City department was asked to complete a
standardized capital improvement request form for each nonutility capital project needed
through the year 1990. It was important that the projects requested were integrally related
to the City's overall mission and that they were needed to fulfill goals established in
departmental long range plans. Once the request forms were completed, they were forwarded
to the Finance Department for review and analysis. The Finance Department then prepared
the Preliminary Capital Improvement Program.
The Preliminary CIP, issued in February of 1985, confirmed the expectation that planned
expenditures exceeded projected revenues. In particular, the Preliminary CIP showed the
City had over $100 million in identified capital improvement needs. Seventy-six million of
that need was identified for funding in the five year period from 1986-90. Netting out
dedicated revenue, such as state and federal grants, private donations and LID's, the
Preliminary CIP showed that the City needed $38 million to fund its nonutility projects
from 1986 to 1990. Traditionally the City sets aside certain revenues for capital
improvements. These revenues were projected to total about $13 million over the next five
years; however, $6 million is needed to pay the existing City debt service. Thus, with $7
million available to fund projects the City had an unfunded deficit of $31 million.
Given the tremendous impact that the CIP has on Kent's future and the City's history of
involving citizens in local government decisions, an extensive public review process was
conducted to solicit input on how to balance the CIP's $31 million deficit. A
questionnaire/public hearing notice was sent out with the March 1985 utility bills
informing the citizenry of three neighborhood meetings, one each on the Valley Floor and
the East and West Hills. In addition the City Council held two workshop meetings, four
City Council committee meetings, and the City staff had several meetings with a special
task force of the Kent Chamber of Commerce. Over 600 questionnaires were completed and
returned with utility payments.
The results of the public input process were presented in City of Kent 1986-90 Capital
Improvement Program Funding Scenarios. This document showed the tabulated results of the
CIP Questionnaire, a summary of oral and written public comments received on the
questionnaire and at the CIP public meetings, and the Council 's CIP criteria established
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during a special workshop on the CIP. The Questionnaire results, based on over 600
respondents, showed resounding support for public safety projects and a willingness to
accept a tax to help pay for these projects. The people who wrote comments on the _
questionnaire also expressed support for public safety projects as did the people in
attendance at the three community meetings held to solicit public input. Another widely
held view of the citizens of Kent was that the people and businesses moving into Kent _
should help pay for the growth related problems they cause; e.g. , traffic problems, parks
and recreation needs, etc. A full summary of public comments appears on page III-4.
Finally, the City Council established their own CIP criteria which is shown on page III-5.
The Funding Scenarios document also contained the latest available updates regarding
project costs, project timing, and revenue and debt assumptions. The greatest single
update was the elimination of all drainage projects from the CIP. On April 1 , 1985 the
City Council authorized a drainage utility which established a drainage fee based on square
footage of impervious surface. Since the CIP contains only nonutility projects, all
drainage projects identified in the Preliminary CIP were removed.
Based on public input and other staff considerations, such as City studies, State
regulations, and the implementation of the drainage utility, three alternative funding
scenarios were developed.
The only difference between the scenarios was the impact of new taxes. Each scenario used
progressively more revenue sources, based on the addition of the least objectionable taxes,
with the First Scenario being the least expensive and the Third the most. All scenarios
extensively used the financing option of project deferral . The three scenarios and their
revenue assumptions are listed below:
First Scenario:
-Voted G.0 for Public Safety in 1986 (20 yr, 10%)
-Councilmanic G.O. for Library and City Hall Office Space in 1988 (20 yr, 10%)
Second Scenario:
-Voted G.0 for Public Safety in 1986
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-Councilmanic G.O. for Library and City Hall Office Space in 1988
-Real Estate Excise Tax ($300,000 in 1986 growing at a real rate of 5% thereafter)
Third Scenario:
-Voted G.O. for Public Safety in 1986
Councilmanic G.O. for Library and City Hall Office Space in 1988
-Real Estate Excise Tax
-Additional 1 .5-2% Utility Tax (calculated to be $900,000 in 1986 and to grow at 5%
thereafter)
-5% Admissions Tax (calculated to be about $100,000 a year with no substantial
growth)
RESULTS OF PUBLIC INPUT
The three scenarios were developed based on the results of the questionnaire mailed to all
utility customers; the public comments received on the questionnaire, at the public
meetings and from Chamber of Commerce review process; and the criteria established by the
City Council at a special CIP workshop.
Questionnaire Results
The questionnaire mailed with the Parch 1985 utility bills and responded to by 600 citizens
is shown in Appendix D. The questionnaire identifies policy statements expanded upon in
Section IV. Each policy statement represents a set of CIP projects which implement the
stated policy.
A summary of the questionnaire results are presented in Table 3 in order of most supported
to least supported. The range was 5 for strongly support, 1 for strongly oppose. The far
right column identifies how willing the respondents were to support a tax for the type of
project described.
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Table 3
Summary of Questionnaire Results
% Who
Support
Ranking Score a tax
1 Emergency equipment for public safety 3.781 69.9%
2 Facilities for automobile and truck traffic 3.653 47.4% _
3 Communication and training facilities for public safety 3.593 61 .2%
4 Recycling City garbage 3.434 51 .8%
5 Greenbelts and open space 3.272 37.1%
6 Drainage facilities 3.256 49.0%
7 Bike routes/pedestrian paths 3.211 44.8%
8 Public safety facilities 3.057 40.8%
9 Expanded library facilities 2.889 39.00/o/
10 Community playfields & cultural facilities 2.880 35.7%
11 Neighborhood and industrial area parks 2.855 33.4%
12 Technological equipment 2.852 31 .5%
13 City Hall office space 2.398 23.2%
Other Public Comments
In addition to the numerical responses summarized above, the questionnaire responses
contained a number of other comments. The following table is a summary of questionnaire
responses and input obtained from public meetings and from the Chamber of Commerce. In
addition, the Chamber of Commerce developed a list of project and funding criteria shown in
Appendix E and F.
Table 4
Summary of Public Comments
1 ) The public expressed support for public safety projects.
2) Many people felt that the people and businesses moving into Kent should pay for the
growth related problems they cause; e.g. , traffic problems, parks and recreation needs,
etc.
3) Voted G.O. 's are an acceptable form of taxation.
4) There is support for a real estate excise tax.
5) Preference should be given to projects which generate revenue.
6) State and federal funding should be used wherever possible.
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7) Projects which support adopted City plans should be favored over those which do not.
8) City employees should be more productive in providing City services.
City Council Criteria
The City Council during a special workshop on the CIP developed the following criteria
which was incorporated into the funding scenarios.
Table 5
Summary of Council Criteria
1 ) Priority should be given to projects with outside funding sources.
2) Increase allocation of existing funding to capital needs.
3) Services not currently provided get priority over existing services.
4) Preserve future projects through current acquisition of right-of-way, both for
land and buildings.
5) Build into CIP resources funds for unanticipated opportunities.
6) Develop existing property prior to acquiring new property.
7) Before funding a capital project, insure availability for operation and
maintenance funding.
8) Insure conformance with City plans and vice versa.
9) Multi-purpose projects should be given priority.
10) A project should have demonstrated public support.
OTHER CIP BALANCING CONSIDERATIONS
In addition to public comment and Council criteria, there are a number of other
considerations which impact the CIP. City studies, state regulations and staff input
affected the outcome of the three CIP scenarios. The other considerations are as follows:
Fire Department computer generated location package. This package will be used to
determine the optimum location for the City's fire stations. Pending the outcome of
Jthis study and the ongoing negotiations on a lease/purchase agreement for an industrial
area Fire Station, the City will have a better grasp of what precisely will be needed. It
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may turn out that the Fire Headquarters station will lend itself to expansion and remodel
instead of replacement and/or that the training facility will be built jointly with the
cities of Renton and Tukwila. In any event, it is recommended that new fire stations and
equipment be funded from a voted bond issue. It is further recommended that prior to
making a decision on what to include in the issue, a citizen committee be formed to help
determine what projects will be included and when the issue should be introduced.
City Automation Plan. The ongoing Automation Plan will determine computer needs on a
City-wide basis. All computer related projects are included in the General Government
section under the project heading "Computer Systems. " Pending the outcome of the Automation
Plan, the City will have a better idea of its computer need priorities and how much it will
cost to meet those needs.
Road District Analysis. The City is examining the possibility of forming a Road District
to finance the major road projects. Road Districts are separate taxing entities formed
when voters in a proposed district approve its formation by a 60 percent margin. The
District would be administered by the County's Public Works Department which would
construct and maintain roads within the District. The establishment of a Road District
would greatly expedite the East-West arterial projects.
Right-of-Way Acquisition Fund Analysis. It is proposed that a fund be created to provide
a reserve for acquiring right-of-ways before development occurs thereby preserving a future
road project.
Street Funding. State law mandates that fuel tax revenues be used to fund street and
arterial street projects.
Library Needs Analysis. The Library Board will be working on an analysis of library needs
and space requirements. The study should be completed in late 1985 or early 1986.
Library District Analysis. The City is looking into the possibility of annexing to the
King County's Library District. Annexing to the County Library District would eliminate
the City's current involvement in providing library services. This would make available
$450,000 a year which is currently being spent by the City for Library operation and
maintenance costs. It would allow the City to either lease its half of the library or
purchase King County's half to provide for City Hall expansion.
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Voted G.O. Criteria. Because of the costs and the time involved in a campaign to issue
voted general obligation debt, certain criteria should be met before placing a voted G.O.
issue on a ballot. These criteria are:
There should be demonstrated public support for a project, including
support in the form of an interested group of citizens that would be
willing to raise funds and work on a campaign committee.
The project should be highly visible providing a clear-cut, broadly
distributed public benefit.
CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM PUBLIC INPUT AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Based on the public input results and the other considerations mentioned above the
following conclusions were drawn and incorporated into the CIP scenarios:
There seems to be a consensus that those who contribute to a problem should help pay to
alleviate that problem. Toward this end the City will continue its policy of promoting
LID's to provide City improvements to specially benefited developments. All three
scenarios use $7. 5 million in probable LID money to fund various projects.
The City Council and the public have emphasized the importance of utilizing non-City
sources of funding. This is yet further evidence that the City should aggressively pursue
LID's. In addition it indicates that the City should be thorough and persistent in seeking
funding from the State and Federal governments and private parties. Including LID's, the
City staff has identified nearly $29 million of possible outside funding.
Public safety is of major concern to the citizens of Kent and projects addressing public
safety needs should receive attention. Moreover, the Council has stated that preference
should be given to projects with demonstrated public support. In all three CIP scenarios,
the majority of public safety projects are identified for funding in 1986.
' A voted G.O. bond issue is the least objectionable taxing option and public safety projects
are the most favored. Moreover, the questionnaire shows that people are willing to accept
higher taxes to pay for public safety projects. Given this information, public safety
projects are the most likely candidates for a voted G.O. bond issue. In all three
scenarios a voted G.O. bond issue is used to fund public safety projects in 1986. The
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voted G.O. bond issue is currently identified for $11 ,743,000. However, this amount is
subject to revision pending the outcome of the Fire station location analysis, a joint
training facility study with Renton, and review by a citizens committee.
Many people feel that Kent's problems are being caused by people and businesses moving into
Kent and that those people and businesses should help pay for the problems they cause. In
1981 the City initiated an environmental excise tax based on square feet of construction or
number of bedrooms per home. The authority for this tax was taken away from the City by
the 1982 State Legislature. The Legislature substituted the Real Estate Excise Tax.
The Real Estate Excise Tax is the best of existing available sources to tax those people
and businesses most responsible for Kent's growth related problems. The tax, at
one-quarter of one percent, taxes the transfer of real property between seller/resident and
buyer/newcomer. Both King County and most of the cities surrounding Kent already impose
this tax. Since a large dollar volume of the property sales are in the nonresidential
sector, those firms which develop property in Kent and encourage people and businesses to
move to Kent will be contributing to any revenues brought to the City through the Real
Estate Excise Tax. The Real Estate Excise Tax is proposed in the Second and Third CIP
Scenarios.
Streets and open spaces received high levels of public support. The Council expressed a
desire to preserve future projects through land and right-of-way acquisitions. All three
CIP scenarios emphasize land acquisition.
Street projects were given high priority; however, the questionnaire revealed there was
less support for additional taxes to fund them. Since the State mandates that its fuel tax
revenues be used expressly for street and arterial street projects the City was able to
fund most of its street projects without using local funding sources. Thus street projects
were given high priority but are being funded with existing revenue sources and LID's.
The public and City Council favor projects which are identified in adopted City Plans and
those projects which are multi-purpose. The New Library and City Hall Office Space are
related. The City Hall Master Plan, completed in 1983, projects that additional office
space will be needed by 1986. In addition, a preliminary Library needs analysis shows the
present Library cannot adequately serve Library patrons and that a bigger library is needed
to serve a growing community. Since the architectural design of the building prohibits
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upward expansion, and since the City will need additional office space, particularly to
house a coordinated permit processing center, the City Hall Master Plan suggests that the
Library be relocated to a larger facility thereby allowing City Hall to expand into the
vacated Library. A coordinated permit center should greatly enhance City productivity,
meeting community development needs. All three CIP scenarios provide for the New
Library/City Hall project through a councilmanic general obligation issue in 1988.
However, pending the outcome of the Library Needs Analysis and the Library District
Analysis this project may be revised or funded from an alternate source such as annexation
to he Library District.
The City-wide "Computer Systems" project was partially funded to address the public's
desire to increase the productivity of their government. "Computer Systems" is a
multi-purpose project which affects all City operations from police investigations to
gathering and storing demographic information. Currently the City is using antiquated
labor intensive methods for performing duties which can be more efficiently performed by
computers. Each scenario identifies $125,000 in funding for each of the five years of the
program. This amounts to $625,000 for the whole program leaving $1 ,090,000 to be funded in
1991 or beyond. It is possible that a public safety bond issue could include computer
systems.
PRELIMINARY CIP - FINAL CIP COMPARISON
The Capital Improvement Program is more than just a forecasting tool to keep Kent looking
to the future. It is also a record of the past. Developing the City's CIP was a group
effort involving the citizens of the community, the City Council and the City staff. Each
group provided input throughout the CIP process. As a result, the projects costs and
funding dates in the CIP changed periodically to reflect new information. This section
makes a statistical comparison of the figures in the Preliminary CIP with those in the
final CIP and explains the major differences between the two. The comparison is made in
Table 6.
When the Preliminary CIP was first issued, it showed the City needed $76,776,000 to fund
J its capital improvement needs through 1990. The final CIP shows $51 ,277,000 being funded
Jthrough 1990. The difference is the result of various changes which took place during the
CIP process.
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PRELIMINARY AND FINAL CIP COMPARISON
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
PRELIMINARY CIP FINAL CIP
1986-90 TOTALS ADJUSTMENTS 1986-90 TOTALS
TRADITIONAL CIP REVENUES
Sales Tax - Capital Improvement 8,700 618 9,318
Fuel Tax - Street 1 ,663 26 1 ,689
Fuel Tax - Arterial Street 1 ,106 21 1 ,127
Federal Marshal Payments 1 ,235 1 ,235
Federal Revenue Sharing 500 (400) 100
Interest - Capital Improvement 125 250 375
Loan Repayment - Capital Improvement 205 (35) 170
Contributions - General Fund 1 ,000 790 1 ,790
Contributions - Golf Course 470 470
Contributions - Water Fund 141 141
1986 Beginning Fund Balances
Street Funds 44 44
Capital Improvement Fund (245) (245)
Revenue Sharing Fund 51 51
TOTAL TRADITIONAL CIP REVENUES 13,299 2,966 16,265
NEW CIP REVENUES
Voted G.O. 11 ,743 11 ,743
Councilmanic G.O. 2,450 2,450
Real Estate Excise Tax 1 ,758 1 ,758
TOTAL NEW CIP REVENUES 15,951 15,951
TOTAL PROJECTED CIP REVENUES 13,299 18,917 32,216
DEBT SERVICE
Committed 6,480 2,397 8,877
Planned 574 574
NET AVAILABLE REVENUES 6,819 15,285 22,765
EXPENDITURES
Public Safety 12,511 (690) 11 ,821
Public Works 48,461 (17,250) 31 ,211
Parks and Recreation 11 ,354 (6,759) 4,595
General Government 4,450 (800) 3,650
TOTAL PROJECTS 76,776 (25,499) 51 ,277
LESS DEDICATED REVENUE (38,714) 9,948 (28,766)
NET EXPENDITURES 38,062 (15,551 ) 22,511
FUND BALANCE (Deficit) (31 ,243) 31 ,497 254
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Projected revenue and debt assumptions changed because:
1 ) Projections for sales tax, fuel tax, interest income and General Fund contributions
were increased because of higher than expected collections.
2) Federal Revenue Sharing was reduced to reflect the latest available information, that
Federal Revenue Sharing will be eliminated after 1986.
3) The loan repayment from Valley Com was reduced to include only principal payments.
4) Debt service contributions from the Federal Marshal , the Water Fund and the Golf Course
were included as revenue rather than being netted out of the debt service expenditure
amount as done in the Preliminary CIP.
5) Beginning Fund balances for the Street Funds, Capital Improvement Fund, Revenue Sharing
Fund were included. The Capital Improvement Fund shows that it needs $245,000 to
replenish a $250,000 reserve.
6) A $11 ,743,000 voted G.O. Bond issue for public safety is planned in 1986.
7) A Councilmanic G.O. for a new Library and City Hall expansion are planned in 1988.
8) The real estate excise tax implemented September 1 , 1985 will generate approximately
$1 ,758,000.
9) The committed debt service figure changed $6,480,000 to $8,980,000 to reflect total
cost as opposed to net debt service. The $6,480,000 was net debt service while
$8,980,000 is the gross debt service with the contributions for debt service appearing
in the revenue totals. In addition, LID 320 was added as a possible LID to begin in
1987.
Projected expenditure assumptions changed because:
1 ) Many CIP projects were deferred until 1991 and beyond.
2) In some cases projects were funded from outside sources, i .e. , State and Federal
grants, thereby moving the project from the CIP list to the currently funded Capital
Improvement Projects list in Appendix G.
3) Since the CIP contains only nonutility projects, implementing the drainage utility this
Spring resulted in the removal of all drainage projects.
4) Several times during the CIP process, the City departments were asked to update cost
estimates based on the latest available information.
Dedicated revenue assumptions changed because:
1 ) All drainage projects and therefore their dedicated revenue sources were removed from
the CIP.
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2) Some projects with dedicated revenue were taken off the list of CIP projects and added
to the list of currently funded capital improvement projects in Appendix G.
Initially, the Preliminary CIP showed a $31 ,243,000 deficit. After adjustments, the
program has a $254,000 surplus.
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POLICIES AND PROJECTS
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The projects included in the City' s Capital Improvement Program are a reflection of the
City's goals and policies. These goals and policies have been defined in individual City
plans such as the Transportation, Parks, and Fire Master Plans, and are now being brought
together in the Capital Improvement Program. By bringing together all the City's
individual long-range plans, it would be readily seen that the City could not afford to
implement these plans simultaneously. Hence, the City needed to prioritize the goals upon
which these plans rest. This involves not necessarily picking one goal as more important
than another goal but trying to meet all goals in some optimum fashion.
Prioritizing City goals was necessary because as the individual plans were developed, the
assumption of unlimited resources was made such that each plan identified a possible
revenue source for funding its projects irrespective of what other plans might have
identified for that same revenue source. As such, the projects cannot be completed as
scheduled in the individual plans without some review of the City's overall goals and
policies.
This section will formalize the City 's long-range capital improvement policies with respect
to general policies, financial policies and project policies. The general CIP policies
address the City's philosophy regarding economic growth, quality of life decisions,
intergovernmental cooperation and automation. The CIP financial policies deal with funding
decisions, and the project policies show how the City' s individual capital improvement
1 plans relate to the projects selected to appear in the Preliminary CIP. The project lists
J in this section appear exactly as they did in the Preliminary CIP. Leaving the lists the
same accomplishes two things. First, it shows when individual City plans indicated a
particular need. Second, it allows a detailed comparison to be made between the project
lists in the Preliminary CIP and the project lists in the final CIP presented in Section II.
GENERAL CIP POLICIES
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and philosophy. These policies are:
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1 ) Probably the most significant theme that permeates all City plans is the expectation
that Kent will continue to grow and develop in accordance with its Comprehensive Land
Use Plari. As such, the first CIP policy of the City of Kent is that the City
recognizes, accepts and encourages the fact that it is a growth oriented community and
it pledges itself to cooperate in achieving the community's developmental goals. In
accordance with this policy, the City agrees to maintain an adequate level of police, _
fire and emergency services to protect its citizens and their property; and to provide
adequate transportation, water, sewer, drainage and sanitary collection systems to
assure continued economic health.
2) The City acknowledges that the quality of life in Kent is equally as important as the
City's economic health. Thus, the second CIP policy of the City of Kent is that high
priority will be given to projects which help to maintain or enhance the aesthetic
qualities and livability of Kent. These projects will include park acquisition and
development, and projects which support recreational , cultural and educational
programs. The City does not want to sacrifice its community identity in the name of
economic growth.
3) The third CIP policy which can be attributed to the City as a whole is that the City
of Kent is committed to cooperating fully with other governmental agencies during the
planning, design, construction and funding of capital improvement projects.
Cooperating with Federal , State and County governments as well as neighboring cities
can only benefit the City. The City has a long history of intergovernmental
cooperation as shown with its consolidated fire services to Fire District 37 and the
fact that the four South King County cities plus numerous districts participate in the
Valley Communications Center. These are only two of the intergovernmental services
currently provided. The City will continue to look to others as a means of improving
services while minimizing costs.
4) The fourth CIP policy is that the City of Kent as an entity is interested in using new
technologies which increase productivity, result in cost savings, or result in better
service being provided to the public. As a progressive growth oriented city, Kent
should be dynamic and willing to accept change.
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CIP FINANCIAL POLICIES
As an extension of the City's CIP policies, the City has a set of financial policies which
promote the objective of continued economic growth and assure a responsible and equitable
method of collecting and distributing CIP funds. These policies are as follows:
1 ) Before using City funds to fund a project, the City will encourage and seek non-City
sources of funding. Non-City funding sources include Federal and State grants and
private donations. Federal and State grants have diminished recently, but the City
has been able to acquire numerous donations of land, particularly land that is being
donated for open space.
2) If outside funds are not available, projects providing special benefit shall have
their costs divided up among those individuals or groups in proportion to the benefit
received by that individual or group. To this end, the City uses utility connection
charges, Local Improvement Districts (LID' s) and user charges. These funding
mechanisms assure the greatest degree of equity because those who benefit from a
project and those who pay for a project are most closely matched.
3) Those projects or portions of projects which are of general benefit to the entire
community will be funded from accumulated cash or future tax resources. If future tax
resources are projected, the City may decide to issue general obligation debt. When
issuing debt, as a general policy, voted general obligation bonds will be preferred
over nonvoted general obligation bonds. Because of the costs and the time involved in
a campaign to issue voted general obligation debt, certain criteria shall be met
before placing a voted general obligation issue on a ballot. These criteria are:
(a) There should be demonstrated public support for a project, including support in
the form of an interested group of citizens that would be willing to raise funds
and work on a campaign committee.
(b) The project should be a highly visible project which provides a clear-cut,
broadly distributed public benefit.
J (c) Because of the real possibility of voter rejection, only those projects that the
community could do without or could accept a delay without serious consequences
to public safety or other vital public services, will be chosen to be placed on a
ballot.
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POLICIES AND PROJECTS BY FUNCTION
Within the overall framework of City-wide CIP policies are more specific City policies
related to Public Safety, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and General Government.
These policies have a direct bearing on future capital needs in that capital improvement
projects will have to be undertaken in order to implement these policies. This section
briefly summarizes the City's more specific capital improvement policies related to Public
Safety, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and General Government and shows how these
policies are related to the proposed projects in the Preliminary CIP.
Although many of the projects in the Preliminary CIP had to be deferred because of
insufficient funding, the need for the projects still exist. This section documents the
need for CIP projects by relating the policies of the City' s individual capital improvement
plans, e.g. , the Fire Master Plan and the Transportation Plan, to the projects requested in
the Preliminary CIP. Since these projects are still needed, it is important to show the
initial justification for CIP projects and to show when individual CIP plans had indicated
a particular need. For instance, if the Transportation Plan indicated that a major
resurfacing project would be needed by 1987, but, in the final CIP it was delayed until
1991 and beyond, it is important to know next year when the CIP is being updated that this
particular project was initially identified for funding in 1987. The project may still not
be funded on time, but the information will be there to show when City planners had
identified the need.
Another benefit of leaving project titles, project costs and funding dates as they appeared
in the Preliminary CIP is to allow a more detailed comparison between the final CIP and the
Preliminary CIP than was provided in the previous section. Section III provided a summary
comparison of total 1986-1990 figures; however, by comparing the project list in this
section with the project list in Table 2 of Section II, it is possible to see which
specific projects were deferred, taken off the list or updated.
Public Safety
The City of Kent is charged with the safety of the people living, working, or visiting Kent
and with the security of their property. To meet this responsibility, the City has three
important policies which directly impact future capital improvement needs: 1 ) the City of
Kent will provide strategically located public safety facilities so that there will be an
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adequate response time to emergency incidents and so that acceptable levels of nonemergency
services can be maintained; 2) adequate emergency equipment will be provided to assure a
timely and effective emergency response; 3) police officers and firefighters will be given
the necessary communication equipment and training to effectively deal with emergency
situations. These policies were listed on the questionnaire shown as Appendix D. Based on
these policies, Public Safety capital improvement projects are listed on the facing page.
A map following Table 7 shows the location of those projects which can be associated with a
specific geographic area.
1 ) Provide Strategically Located Public Safety Facilities.
To implement this public safety policy, which results in providing adequate emergency
response times and acceptable levels of nonemergency services, several facilities will be
needed in the near future. These projects are the East Hill Fire Station, West Hill Fire
Station, West Valley Highway Fire Station, Fire Headquarters Station, Police Satellite -
West Hill , and Police Headquarters Facility.
The first three projects involve constructing new fire stations to improve fire and medical
emergency responses. The East Hill , West Hill , and West Valley Highway Fire Stations have
all been made obsolete by the rapid residential , commercial , and industrial growth that has
occurred in the City. These stations cannot adequately serve their expanded service areas
because they are no longer centrally located and are often inhibited by traffic
congestion. The locations of all three stations would be determined based on a computer
model that analyzes the projected number of service calls and distances to compute optimum
station location.
A new headquarters station for the Fire Department is also needed to improve emergency
response times on the Valley Floor and to improve operational efficiencies in Fire
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offices, apparatus maintenance, building maintenance, suppression crew activities, and
storage of supplies. These overcrowded conditions often result in nonproductive work
time. For example, each time equipment comes into the shop area for repair, the whole shop
must be rearranged to accommodate the equipment and to provide some room for the mechanic
to work.
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PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Police Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Police Computer System 140 140
2. Police Radio System 250 150 100
*3. Valley Com Improvements 61 61
4. Police Satellite - West Hilla 170 170
5. Police Training Facilitya 1 ,175 1 ,175
Projects Planned for 1991 and Beyond
A. Police Headquarters Facility 1 ,700
Total Police Capital Expenditures 1 ,796 1 ,526 270 1 ,700
Fire Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Aid Car Replacement 146 73 73
2. Suburban Pumper Replacement 310 155 155
3. E. H. Fire Station (Benson Hwy) 1 ,640 1 ,640
4. WVH Station & Training CenterD 3,215 3,215
5. West Hill Fire Stationb 1 ,614 1 ,614
6. Fire Headquarters Station 3,025 3,025
7. Fire Computer System 150 150
8. Fire Communication System 558 158 400
*9. Valley Com Improvements 17 17
10. Mobile Computer Terminals 40 40
Total Fire Capital Expenditures 10,715 9,892 195 228 400
Total Public Safety 12,511 11 ,418 465 228 400 1 ,700
*Indicates project has received prior funding
a Indicates only Police costs of joint Police/Fire Facility
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To provide strategically located public safety facilities for nonemergency services, the
Preliminary CIP proposed to build a Police Satellite Station adjacent to the proposed West
Hill Fire Station. Police offices on the West Hill would provide better nonemergency
police services for permit processing and for the reporting of vehicle accidents and other
nonemergency incidents.
Finally, in the more distant future, a Police headquarters station is proposed to be built
on the same site as the new Jail and Aukeen Court. The 1983 City Hall Master Plan
recommended that the Police Department be moved out of City Hall in 1995. This would
relieve existing overcrowding which hinders effective Police work. In addition, relocating
Police Headquarters to the same site as the new Jail and Aukeen Court would better serve
the justice service needs of the public and would result in a more efficient Police
Department. Relocation would reduce the time and cost associated with transporting
personnel and prisoners to and from the new Jail and the existing Police headquarters at
City Hall .
2) Provide Adequate Emergency Equipment
To implement the second Public Safety policy which assures a timely and effective response
of emergency vehicles, two capital projects were proposed in the Preliminary CIP. Aid Car
Replacement and Suburban Pumper Replacement involve purchasing two new aid cars and two
suburban pumpers. Presently there is only one specialized aid car, but it is well worn and
needs replacement. The City needs a reliable aid car and a reliable reserve to assure that
emergency medical responses are not delayed or interrupted by equipment failure.
To assure that fire suppression responses are not delayed or interrupted by equipment
failure, two new suburban pumpers are needed to replace two 1965 models. The 1965 models
have exceeded their useful life as front line or reserve pieces of equipment. Moreover,
parts for these antiquated engines are very expensive and difficult to obtain.
3) Provide Adequate Communications Equipment and Training Facilities
To implement the last Public Safety policy which provides that public safety personnel be
adequately trained and have adequate communications equipment, six capital improvement
projects were proposed. For professional training the City proposed that it build a joint
Police/Fire training facility adjacent to the proposed West Valley Highway Fire Station.
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The Police and Fire Departments have similar training facility requirements and the most
cost efficient way for the City to meet its training needs is to combine its Police and
Fire training efforts into one facility. The facility would include an indoor physical
fitness area, an outdoor physical agility testing area, a fire training tower, a driver's
course, and a training classroom area. The City of Renton has similar needs and a common
facility shared by Kent and Renton is being evaluated.
The equipment needs identified as necessary for making the City's emergency response
personnel effective are: Valley Com Improvements, Fire Communication System, Mobile
Computer Terminals, Police Radio System, Fire Computer System, and Police Computer System.
Valley Communications Center (Valley Com) is a jointly owned dispatch center for all
emergency calls in the Valley. The Police and Fire Departments of Kent and several other
neighboring cities are currently participating in major improvements at the jointly owned
communications center. Facility and equipment upgrade improvements are underway to prepare
for future dispatch needs, including 911 and a microwave radio system which improves
transmission quality and provides cost savings by eliminating telephone line charges. It
is imperative that the City continue to fund its share of the ongoing improvements.
Once these Valley Com improvements are completed, the City will need its own improvements
in order to communicate with the Center. In particular, the Fire Department will need a
new communication system to go along with the microwave communication system at Valley Com.
Two other capital improvement projects involve purchasing mobile data terminals (MDT's) for
fire command vehicles and a police radio system, which includes MDT's, for twenty police
patrol cars. MDT's can give fire command personnel information on the content of a burning
building while enroute to a fire, and the status of available equipment during the course
of an emergency. For police officers, a new radio system with MDT's will improve
investigative practices by coding transmissions and by providing computer access to
officers in the field. Coded transmissions make it impossible for crime perpetrators to
monitor police communications, and computer access provides officers with direct access to
local , state, and national crime files. Moreover, MDT's would reduce the need for future
dispatch positions by replacing the labor intensive system with a more productive advanced
system.
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The last two projects are Police Computer System and Fire Computer System. The first
involves purchasing a computer system which includes terminals, printers, and software
packages. This system would allow the Police Department to perform many of their own
computer functions more efficiently than now performed, and it would provide an additional
investigative tool for proactive crime analysis.
The Fire computer system would be used for collecting and managing information needed for
emergencies, everyday operations, and long term forecasting. This would enhance the
efficiency and effectiveness of both the Code Enforcement Division as well as the
Suppression and Administration Divisions. Fire Department personnel need to be free of
routine time consuming processes, such as inventory control , training and inspection
records, and permit processing. In addition, other City departments would benefit from
ready access to Fire Department information which in the past was too time consuming to
retrieve.
Public Works
The City of Kent through its Public Works function oversees the planning, design,
construction, operation, and maintenance of all public works facilities including
transportation, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water supply systems, garbage collections,
and the City motor pool . To accommodate the growth that has occurred in Kent and to
prepare for future growth, several long-range Public Works plans have been developed.
Water, sewer, transportation, and storm drainage plans have been developed to identify
major Public Works projects that will be needed in the years to come. These projects will
be needed to meet the service standards established in each respective long-range plan.
The City's utility plans are based on relatively straight forward service standards. The
Water Plan, in essence, provides a plan to assure the City can continue to provide clean
pressurized water to the property line of every business and resident in Kent. Similarly,
the Sewer Plan shows what facilities will be needed to provide a safe and sanitary waste
disposal system. Finally, the Storm Drainage Plan projects what facilities will be needed
to reduce the incidence of flooding on both private and public property in Kent.
The Transportation Plan, however, is a little more complex in that it deals with a variety
of modes of travel . For automobile and truck traffic the City will support the community's
economic growth and developmental goals by providing sufficient facilities for expedient
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and safe travel . These facilities will support the City' s Land Use Plan. For nonvehicular
travel , pedestrians and bicycles will be provided separate facilities for travel along
arterials, and bicycles will be provided roadway shoulders or sidewalks in the vicinity of
elementary and middle schools. The Public Works policies were summarized for inclusion in
the questionnaire shown as Appendix D.
As stated in the earlier of this report, utility projects are left out of the Capital
Improvement Program. However, the Preliminary CIP was issued before the establishment of
the drainage utility so drainage projects are included in the table of Public Works
projects below. The map following Table 8 identifies project location.
1 ) Provide Facilities for the Adequate and Safe Movement of Truck and Automobile Traffic
To support the community's economic growth and developmental goals and in support of the
City's Land Use Plan, the City is proposing numerous street projects aimed at improving the
flow of automobile and truck traffic.
One of these projects is the widening of the Green River bridge on South Central Avenue.
The bridge will be widened from two to four lanes. This project also will be financed
largely from outside sources. Due to a large Federal grant and County participation, the
City will only pay ten percent of the project cost.
Another major traffic improvement project involves widening Benson Highway from its
existing two lanes to five lanes from 196th to 256th Street. The Benson Highway is the
major north-south arterial on the expanding East Hill area of the City, but it only has two
lanes. Future traffic demand will require five lanes. Since Benson Highway is a State
highway, the State will pay for most of the cost of this project. Since the City has State
and Federal commitment on both the Green River Bridge and Benson projects, they have been
given top priority for 1986.
A third street project will add a two-way left turning lane on North Central Avenue from
James to 224th Street. The volume of traffic along North Central is such that left turns
to the many businesses along the way are very difficult. This fact is supported by the
rising number of rear end collisions involving left turning vehicles. This project will be
entirely funded from State money and an LID.
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TABLE 8
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Capital Expenditures by Priority
*1 . Green River Bridge S. Centrala 2,907 2,907
*2. SR 515 - 196th to S.E. 256tha 8,776 2,125 6,651
3. Willis at Central 38 38
4. Upper Mill Creek 510 510
5. Garrison Creek Storage 1 ,350 1 ,350
6. North Central-James 2,304 2,304
*7. Green River Levy Improvement 753 53 250 250 200
8. LID 306 West Valley Drainage 10,367 3,320 7,047
9. S.E. 240th at 102nd 425 425
*10. Pedestrian & Bicycle Path Imp. 1 ,297 255 210 197 455 180 926
11 . S.E. 252nd at SR 99 - Signal 120 120
12. City Shop Rem. & Gravel Strg Bin 225 150 75
*13. Reith Road - S. 256th to 38th 222 222
14. E. Valley Hwy. S. 192nd - 180th 2,901 800 2,101
15. Garrison Creek Erosion Control 880 160 200 400 120
16. 76th Avenue S. 212th to 222nd 1 ,257 350 907
17. W. Valley Blvd. Improvement LID 3,619 3,619
18. S. 180th & W. Valley Highway Int 600 600
19. S. 180th & E. Valley Highway Int 229 229
20. S.E. 192nd New Route tt EV Hwy. 7,913 7,913
21 . S. 212th & W. Valley Highway Int. 250 250
22. S.E. 240th & 104th S.E. Int. 80 80
23. S.E. 240th & 116th Intersection 138 138
24. 84th Ave. S. & SR 167 Int. Imp. 50 50
25. General Drainage Improvements 1 ,250 250 250 250 250 250
Projects Planned for 1991 & Beyond
A. 196/200 New Route to EV Hwy. 10,580
B. S. 196 & WV Intersection Imp. 142
C. Kent-Des Moines Road & SR 99 116
D. S 244th and East Valley Int. 104
E. New Arterial Vicinity of 224th 6,942
Total Capital Expenditures 48,461 18,958 18,520 9,340 1 ,213 430 18,810
aProject is committed for 1986 funding. See Detailed Public Works Priority Sheets.
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Two more major street projects which deserve mention are the 192nd/196th New Route from
SR 515 to East Valley Highway and 196th/200th - East Valley Highway to Orillia. These
projects involve constructing two five lane roadways; one from Benson Highway to East
Valley Highway and one from East Valley Highway to Orillia. The projects are needed to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated from planned land use. The new routes will
ease current east-west traffic congestion.
2) Provide Bike Routes and Pedestrian Paths
A number of capital improvement projects are being proposed to accommodate those who ride
bicycles and walk. These projects are concentrated around school areas where young people
have no choice but to walk or ride a bicycle. However, some projects are aimed at
providing facilities for recreational bike riding and walking.
All the major pedestrian and bike improvement projects have been included under one project
heading--Pedestrian and Bike Path Improvements. See Appendix K-3, Public Works, Priority
10. In addition to these, many other street projects include constructing sidewalks and
other amenities for pedestrians and bicyclists. All pedestrian and bicycle projects will
enhance the safety of the children and adults who use those facilities. Some of these
projects are: providing a sidewalk and widening the outside lane on the southeast side of
Kent-Kangley from Alvord to 101st Street; providing a sidewalk and widening the outside
lane on Benson Highway, 262nd to 264th Street; and providing sidewalks, curbs and drainage
on US 99 from SR 516 to South 252nd Street.
3) Provide Adequate Drainage for Storm Runoff
To reduce the incidence of flooding in Kent, the City is proposing four major capital
improvement projects which will help control flooding and greatly reduce the damage caused
by flooding. In addition to these four projects, there are numerous smaller drainage
projects which are incorporated into other projects.
Two of the major drainage projects identified involve constructing storm water storage
facilities on Garrison Creek. The first major proposal is constructing a 100 acre-foot
storm water storage facility to ease flow restrictions from 212th to 180th Street. This
project would prevent flooding of the industrial area east and west of SR 167. The second
Garrison Creek project involves constructing two smaller storm water storage facilities to
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halt the severe erosion presently occurring in the Garrison Creek Canyon. Salmon spawning
and rearing grounds are .being destroyed and the sediments being deposited in Garrison Creek
are reducing its carrying capacity.
A third major drainage project involves raising the height of and extending the Green River
levy. The Army Corps of Engineers has also identified this as a needed project. Damage
from one flood occurrence along Green River is estimated at $37 million.
Finally, the fourth project involves the construction of a 400 acre-foot storage facility
and a 12,000 lineal foot drainage canal in the area bounded by the Green River, West Valley
Highway, and South 212th Street. The property owners in this area are highly interested in
forming an LID to alleviate the flooding problems. However, the City is also expected to
receive some benefit from the project. If this project were to be selected for funding,
the City and the property owners would pay for the project in proportion to the benefit
each respective participant receives.
Since the Drainage Utility was established May 1 of this year, all drainage projects were
removed from the CIP. Hence, the final CIP project list in Table 2 of Section III does not
contain drainage projects.
Parks and Recreation
The City is also committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Kent through
parkland and facility development. The City of Kent is situated in a high growth area and
as existing open spaces are consumed by development, provisions will have to be mad
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preserve the natural beauty and livability of Kent.
i To determine future capital needs the City Council commissioned the development of a Parks
and Recreation Master Plan which identified various parkland and facility development
projects aimed at preserving the livability of Kent. This plan identified areas of need in
the following categories: 1 ) neighborhood and industrial area park facilities; 2)
greenbelts and open space; and 3) community playfields and cultural facilities. These
categories are included on the questionnaire shown as Appendix D. The projects identified
I are listed on the following table. Their location is identified on the map following
Table 9.
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TABLE 9
PARKS A14D RECREATION PROJECTS
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars) _
Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Golf Course Expansion 900 500 400
2. Van Doren' s Landing 129 129
3. Kent Commons Parking 250 250
4. Riverfront Property 350 350
5. Mill Creek Canyon Development 250 100 150
6. Lake Fenwick Park Development 250 100 150
7. Ball Field Lights 65 65
8. East Hill Neighborhood Park 500 300 200
9. S. Scenic Hill Neighborhood Park 50 50
10. Riverfront Dike Blacktop 115 75 40
11 . Uplands Park Parking Lot 30 30
12. Upper Mill Creek Canyon Park 340 290 50
13. Riverfront Parking Lot 65 65
14. Green River Restrooms 150 75 75
15. Garrison Creek Park Improvements 70 70
16. Glenn Nelson Park Expansion 500 500
17. Commons Playfield Expan./Parking 300 300
18. Performing Arts Center 3,400 3,400
19. Russell Road Park Expansion 1 ,760 1 ,760
20. Campus Community Park 50 50
21 . S. Willis Neighborhood Park 60 60
22. Good News Bay Neighborhood Park 420 420
23. Riverfront Park Phase I 1 ,000 500 500
24. Orillia Neighborhood Park 250 250
25. Green River Frontage Trails 100 100
Projects Planned for 1991 and Beyond
A. Sunnycrest Neighborhood Park 260
B. Clark Lake Community Park 1 ,000
C. Mill Creek Woods Green Belet 120
D. Westside Ponds and Wetlands 600
E. Panther Lake Neighborhood Park 85
F. Springbrook Neighborhood Park 175
G. T-Bridge Green Belt 80
H. S. Meridian Community Park 525
I. Interurban N. Neighborhood Park 50
J. Interurban C. Neighborhood Park 50
K. Interurban O'Brien Neighborhood 50
Total Capital Expenditures 11 ,354 1 ,649 7,375 1 ,730 600 2,995
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1 ) Provide Neighborhood and Industrial Area Park Facilities
The Parks and Recreation plan identified a shortage of neighborhood and industrial area -
parks in all three of the City's subareas (East Hill , West Hill, Valley Floor). This
deficiency will become more severe as more people move into the park service areas. The
plan also indicated Kent residents placed a high degree of importance on neighborhood and -
industrial area parks. Hence, based on this needs assessment the City sees a need for
thirteen neighborhood and industrial area parks.
On the East Hill two neighborhood parks are requested--East Hill Neighborhood Park and
South Scenic Hill Neighborhood Park. East Hill Neighborhood Park would likely be located
adjacent to Sequoia Junior High and South Scenic Hill Neighborhood Park would be next to
Scenic Hill Elementary School . In addition, in the more distant future, the East Hill is
projected to need two neighborhood parks in conjunction with Panther Lake Elementary School
and Springbrook Elementary School . These two will depend on future City annexation.
On the Valley Floor, four industrial area parks and two neighborhood parks are targeted for
future funding. The four industrial area parks, Interurban North District Park, Interurban
Central District Park, Interurban O'Brien District Park, and Orillia District Park, are
located along the Interurban Trail and the Green River. These parks will provide rest
stops and picnic areas for the Valley Floor's estimated daytime population of 40,000
people. Two neighborhood parks on the Valley Floor would also be located on the Green
River, one in the south of Willis residential area and the other in the Good News Bay area.
On the West Hill there are plans to expand and develop Lake Fenwick Park and in the more
distant future to establish a park adjacent to Sunnycrest Elementary School .
2) Provide Greenbelts and Open Space
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan also revealed very strong support for greenbelts and
open space or special feature parks. Greenbelts and special feature parks consists of four
major elements: 1 ) the wood slopes of the West Valley Wall ; 2) the Green River and
associated wetlands and farms west and south of the river; 3) the wooded slopes of the East
Valley Wall and the associated canyons of Mill Creek and Garrison Creek; and 4) Soos Creek
and its associated wetlands and steep slopes.
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Most of the greenbelt and special feature parks identified in the Preliminary Capital
Improvement Program are located along the Green River Corridor. These include Riverfront
Park, Westside Wetlands and Ponds, and Green River frontage and trails. Another important
greenbelt project on the East Hill is the Mill Creek Canyon Greenbelt which is a park
developed at the base of the canyon. Future improvement is planned for the canyon park.
3) Provide Community Playfields and Cultural Facilities
Finally, the Parks and Recreation Plan identified needed community playfields and cultural
facilities. Community playfields are large parks designed to provide space for those types
of activities that have greater space requirements than can normally be accommodated by
neighborhood parks. The community parks identified in the Preliminary CIP are the Campus
Community Park, Clark Lake Community Park, and South Meridian Community Park. The only
cultural facility included in the Preliminary CIP is the Performing Arts Center.
Currently, the City is gearing up to begin construction of a new senior center to be
located on Smith Street between Titus and Kennebeck.
General Government
In line with the City's overall policies of promoting growth, recreation, cooperation, and
new technologies, the City's remaining projects include a new library, City Hall expansion,
a City-wide telecommunication system, a Geocoding system, and additional computer system
_ enhancements. These projec
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Appendix D. Included under the heading "General Government," these projects are listed in
the following table.
The new library and City Hall projects are really two phases of the same project. The City
Hall Master Plan published in 1983 recognized the need for a new library. The existing
l library is one of the busiest libraries in South King County. Architectural and design
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Hall Master Plan forecast the need for an additional 15,000 square feet by 1987. Both
J library and City office space needs can be met by constructing a new library and remodeling
the old library space for office use by the City.
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The other three projects in the General Government category--City-wide telecommunication
system, a geocoding system, and additional computer system enhancements--involve
implementing new technologies to make the City government more cost efficient. The
proposed City-wide telecommunications system is in direct response to the divestiture of
AT&T. Because of the divestiture, the City is now responsible for operating and
maintaining its own communication system. The geocoding system is a computer system for -
storing and managing land use data, employment statistics, and other demographic
information which is collected and used frequently by various City departments. The
additional computer system enhancement represents equipment required to provide updated
technologies for all departments and to ensure all departments work efficiently together to
meet the need of the public.
TABLE 10
GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
1991 &
Total 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Library 2,150 150 2,000
2. City Hall Expansion 450 150 300
3. Telecommunication System 425 85 85 85 85 85
4. Geocoding System 300 100 200
5. Computer Systems Enhancement 1 ,125 225 225 225 225 225
Total Capital Expenditures 4,450 460 2,560 810 310 310
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Based on the projects presented in Section IV, this section summarizes the City's capital
expenditures and matches those expenditures with projected CIP revenues. CIP revenues are
those revenues that the City has chosen to set aside to be used specifically for funding
capital improvements. Again all figures and assumptions used in projecting revenues are as
they were in the Preliminary CIP. Both revenue and expenditure figures are in 1986 dollars.
Because of the uncertainties involved with projecting inflation, an inflation factor was
not added to projected revenues or expenditures. Each year when the CIP is updated, the
latest available projections will be included for both revenue and expenditure estimates.
Expenditure estimates, for the most part, have not been subjected to extensive design and
construction costs studies. This is especially true for projects in the later years of the
program. For these projects, the staff has used their expertise and past experience, as
well as input from outside experts to come up with cost estimates for CIP projects.
EXPENDITURES
The City's currently funded capital improvement projects are listed in Appendix G.
Appendix G shows the City has almost $24 million in ongoing capital improvement projects.
The City's proposed capital expenditures are summarized in Table 11 . This summary is based
upon the policies and project requests shown in Section IV. Each expenditure category is
broken down into the four subcategories used in Section IV--Public Safety, Public Works,
Parks and Recreation, and General Government. The needs of each category are projected
through the year 1990. In addition, a separate column, "1991 & Beyond," has been added to
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over the next five ears the City will need almost $77,000,000 (in
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1986 dollars) for capital expenditures. Almost thirty-nine million dollars of this need
can be met by State and Federal grants, private donations, Local Improvement District
contributions, and other nongeneral tax sources of dedicated revenue. Therefore, the City
needs approximately $38,000,000 to fund its Capital Improvement Program.
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TOTAL PROPOSED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Public Safety 12,511 11 ,418 465 228 400 1 ,700
Public Works 48,461 18,958 18,520 9,340 1 ,213 430 18,810
Parks and Recreation 11 ,354 1 ,649 7,375 1 ,730 600 2,995
General Government 4,450 460 2,560 810 310 310
Total Capital Expenditures 76,776 32,485 28,920 12,108 2,523 740 23$ 05
Less Dedicated Revenue (38,714) (15,953) (16,884) (4,552) (960) (335) (7,176)
CITY FUNDING NEEDED 38,062 16,502 12,036 7,556 1 ,563 405 16,329
The summary data tables in Appendix li provide a different sort on the same expenditure
dollars. The data base for this table is the departmental summaries which appear at the
beginning of each subsection in Appendix K. These summaries, in turn, are based on the
individual project sheets.
The highest level of detail is provided by the project sheets in Appendix K. Each of the
City's proposed capital improvement projects is described in detail by a project sheet.
The project sheets give: the title of a project; some background on the project; the year,
the amount, and the purpose for which the funds are needed; operational financing needs;
factors supporting the project; and any alternatives to the project that may exist. It is
important to keep in mind that the information on the costs of a project are only estimates
and that all costs are in 1986 dollars. The majority of the projects, especially those in
the latter years, have not been subjected to extensive planning, engineering or design
studies.
REVENUES
Table 12 lists the existing revenue sources which the City has earmarked specifically for
capital improvement projects. The total revenues have been netted by committed debt
service expenditures to provide net available CIP revenues. To the right of each revenue
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source is the accounting fund where the revenues are deposited. Some of these revenues are
required by law to be used for specific purposes, while others are used for capital
projects as a matter of City policy. The majority of these revenues are deposited in the
Capital Improvement Fund which the City established in 1981 . The criteria used in
prioritizing the use of the Capital Improvement Fund is displayed in Appendix J. Following
Table 12 is an explanation of each revenue source and assumptions used to make projections
through 1990.
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NET PROJECTED AVAILABLE CIP REVENUES
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Projected CIP Revenues
Sales Tax - Capital Improvement 8,700 1 ,544 1 ,636 1 ,734 1 ,838 1 ,948 N/A
Interest - Capital Improvement 125 25 25 25 25 25 N/A
Loan Repayment - Capital Improvement 205 41 41 41 41 41 N/A
Revenue Sharing - Revenue Sharing 500 100 100 100 100 100 N/A
Fuel Tax - Street 1 ,663 308 320 332 345 358 N/A
Fuel Tax - Arterial Street 1 ,106 205 213 221 229 238 N/A
Contributions - General Fund 1 ,000 200 200 200 200 200 N/A
Projected CIP Total Revenue 13,299 2,423 2,535 2,653 2,778 2,910 N/A
Committed Debt Service 6,480 1 ,358 1 ,311 1 ,288 1 ,269 1 ,254 N/A
Net Projected Available CIP Revenues 6.819 1 ,065 1 .224 1 ,365 1 ,509 1 ,656 __WA
Sales Tax Revenue
For the last three years, the City of Kent has committed one-quarter of its local sales tax
receipts to capital improvement projects. In 1985 this amounted to $1 ,457,000. Based on
historical growth, sales tax revenue is projected to increase at a real rate of six percent
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Interest Revenue
The Capital Improvement Fund, set up as the depository for one-quarter of the City sales
tax revenue, is expected to maintain a fund balance of $250,000. At a ten percent interest
rate, $250,000 will earn $25,000 a year.
Loan Repayment
In 1985, the Capital Improvement Fund loaned Valley Com $222,000 for facility improvements
and equipment upgrade. Valley Com will repay the Fund $41 ,000 in annual principal and
interest cost for the next ten years.
Shared Revenues
The City has several revenue sources which are collected by other governmental agencies and
then redistributed back to the City. These include the fuel tax revenue received from the
State and deposited into two separate funds and Federal Revenue Sharing which is received
from the Federal Government and deposited into the Revenue Sharing Fund.
Federal Revenue Sharing receipts amount to approximately $520,000 per year and may be used
for a multitude of purposes. In 1985, $102,000 of Revenue Sharing was used for capital
improvement projects with the balance being used for social services and minor one-time
only projects. It is expected that a similar amount of Revenue Sharing Funds will be used
in the upcoming years unless the Federal Government eliminates the program as is currently
being proposed.
The fuel tax revenue, on the other hand, must by law be used for street and arterial street
operations or capital projects. It is City policy to use 100 percent of its Street and
Arterial Street funds for capital improvement projects including debt service, thereby
leaving the General Fund to pay for street maintenance costs. Fuel tax revenue growth is a
function of population growth and fuel prices. Based on historical trends, fuel tax
revenue will grow an estimated four percent per year.
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General Fund Contributions
The General Fund is the depository for all the City's operating revenues. After operating
expenses were paid, the General Fund contributed $211 ,000 for capital project debt service
in 1985. It is assumed that the General Fund will continue to contribute a similar amount
through 1990.
In 1986 dollars, the City has projected that it will have $6,819,000 as net available CIP
revenues through the year 1990. This assumes that there will be no major changes in City,
State, or Federal laws which may impact capital improvement revenues.
EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES
When the City's funding needs are matched with its CIP revenues in Table 13, an unfunded
balance of over 30 million dollars is revealed. This 31 million dollar need is the focus
of Section VI, Financing Options and Strategies. Section VI will explore the options
available to the City for financing capital improvement programs.
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SUMMARY OF PRELIMINARY CIP EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Public Safety 12,511 11 ,418 465 228 400 0 1 ,700
Public Works 48,461 18,958 18,520 9,340 1 ,213 430 10,810
Parks and Recreation 11 ,354 1 ,649 7,375 1 ,730 600 0 2,995
General Government 4,450 460 2,560 810 310 310 0
Total Capital Expenditures 76,776 32,485 28,920 12,108 2,523 740 23,505
Less Dedicated Revenue (38,714) (15,953) (16,884) (4,552) (960) (335) (7,176)
City Funding Needed 38,062 16,502 12,036 7,556 1 ,563 405 16,329
PROJECTED CIP REVENUES
Sales Tax - Capital Imp. 8,700 1 ,544 1 ,636 1 ,734 1 ,838 1 ,948 N/A
Interest - Capital Improvement 125 25 25 25 25 25 N/A
Loan Repayment - Capital Imp. 205 41 41 41 41 41 N/A
Revenue Sharing - Rev Sharing 500 100 100 100 100 100 N/A
Fuel Tax - Street 1 ,663 308 320 332 345 358 N/A
Fuel Tax - Arterial Street 1 ,106 205 213 221 229 238 N/A
Contributions - General Fund 1 ,000 200 200 200 200 200 N/A
Total Projected CIP Revenues 13,299 2,423 2,535 2,653 2,778 2,910 N/A
Less Committed Debt Service (6,480) (1 ,358) (1 ,311 ) (1 ,288) (1 ,269) (1 ,254) N/A
Net Projected Available CIP
Revenues 6,819 1 ,065 1 ,224 1 ,365 1 ,509 1 ,656 N/A
UNFUNDED NEED 31 ,243 15,437 10,812 6,191 54 1 251 ) 16,329
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The options for financing the Capital Improvement Program are directly related to project
timing and choices of revenue sources. The first option is of course to defer projects
until they can be funded with existing revenue sources. If this is not desired, then
revenue source options in the form of grants, user charges, and increased taxes would be
investigated. The City will always try to obtain whatever grants might be available.
Following that, the City will look to user charges to match project costs with those who
benefit. Only then would the City look at an increase in its taxing structure.
Whether the deferral or the revenue option is selected the City must decide its strategies
based upon planned project implementation. These strategies relate to the alternatives of
funding with cash versus the issuance of debt. Debt is chosen if project implementation is
needed sooner than cash can be provided, but since it must be paid back there are
limitations. The City can use special assessment debt when the benefit is received by
specific individuals. It can use revenue bonding debt when the benefit is received by the
entire community, but the benefit received must be directly related to units of service or
product provided. The third choice is general obligation debt where the individual benefit
received is not clearly defined or is determined to be for the good of the community as a
whole. This section will review some of the financing options related to deferral or
revenue raising and then review the strategies related to using cash versus the issuance of
debt.
OPTION 1--DEFERRING PROJECTS
Before reviewing revenue raising options, it is important to first look at the option of
deferring capital projects to a later date. It is evident that some projects will have to
be pushed ou
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projects out into the future then the City's Police, Fire, Street, and Park services would
have seriously deteriorated. The 77 million dollars in proposed projects in this plan are
needed by 1990, yet it would take nearly thirty years to fund these projects if the City
were to utilize only its currently identified CIP revenue sources.
Moreover, as the City continues to grow, more and more land will be consumed by
development, and the City will lose opportunities to provide public facilities such as
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parks, libraries, open spaces, etc. Once a property is developed, it becomes very
expensive to acquire for a needed public facility.
OPTIONS--ANALYSIS OF REVENUE SOURCES
If the community wishes not to defer project implementation then it must raise revenues.
The raising of City revenue can be discussed in two areas. The first area describes an
analysis of the City's existing revenue base and how that revenue base may be increased
based on the community's economic growth. The second area discusses the expansion of the
City's revenue base. Part of the analysis compares the City of Kent's tax base with those
of neighboring communities to insure that the City of Kent does not lose its tax advantage
in attracting economic growth.
Existing Revenue Base
The City's existing revenue base includes taxes, (42 percent) ; user charges, (39 percent) ;
Federal , State, and local shared revenue, (11 percent) ; and miscellaneous, (8 percent). As
mentioned earlier the City uses user charges and intergovernmental revenue as its preferred
funding option.
With respect to user charges, the City establishes those charges in an effort to cover the
cost of services rendered to individuals. Where the benefits are provided to a small
segment of the City, Local Improvement Districts are established so that the costs
associated with those developments are identified and apportioned to individual property
owners. Where the benefits are provided to the entire City, charges are developed to cover
the cost of operation and maintenance including the recovery of capital expenditure costs.
Thus user charges are established to fund the City's water and sewer utilities and is
planned for the City's drainage utility. These operations provide specific services, and
those services can be measured with an associated cost per unit of service determined and
charged to the individuals who receive the service.
Where costs and benefits are not directly associated, the City's general tax base provides
the primary revenue source for funding governmental services. This tax base is established
within the limits prescribed by State law and as such is similar to all communities in the
State of Washington. State law gives cities the authority to levy taxes, and in certain
cases cities have some leeway within that authority to establish their own rates.
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Except for the first year of new construction, property tax revenue is limited in growth to
six percent of the previous year' s levy. Therefore, tremendous expansion in development
does not necessarily provide the City with significant additional property tax revenue.
Growth in sales tax revenues are more related to growth in the economy. In 1984 the City's
sales tax revenues increased 15 percent above the previous year' s actual . This increase is
predominantly attributable to growth as the annual inflation factor was only about three
percent. This was a very good growth year, but the City's projections for the future are
six percent per year above inflation based on a ten-year historical trend in sales tax
growth. Continuing years like the one recently completed could provide substantial
revenues beyond what is shown in the revenue projections.
Utility taxes also grow substantially from year to year based primarily upon growth in
utility rates. The tax rate is a flat percentage applied to utility payments. Since most
utility rates have been escalating in the neighborhood of 20 percent a year for the last
couple years, the utility tax has been a strong source of revenue.
The growth in sales and utility tax revenues should provide additional revenue for funding
some of the City's capital improvement projects, but most of the revenue will be used to
fund expansion of operating programs. Growth not only affects future capital needs, it
also affects the ability to continue to provide services to an expanding and demanding
populous. Both capital and operating needs must compete for these limited funds.
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As is evident from Table 14, on the following page, the City has tax rates that are well
I within statutory limits and are very favorable when compared to neighboring communities.
_) Kent does not currently utilize several taxes that other communities have such as an
admissions tax, a real estate excise tax, and a business & occupation tax (B&0 tax). In
other areas, Kent tax rates are significantly lower than those of neighboring communities.
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TABLE 14
1985 CITY TAX RATE COMPARISONS
PROPERTY TAX REAL
POPULA LEVY RATES SALES ADMISSIONS UTILITY ESTATE B & 0 BUSINESS
CITY TION GENERAL VOTED TAX TAX TAX EXCISE TAX LICENSE
LEGAL LIMITS 3.600 (A) .01 .05 .06 (B) .0025 .002 (C) -
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Seattle 493,486 2.212 .824 .008 .05 .06-.093 YES .00185- $25+
.00357
Tacoma 159,100 2.846 1 .456 .01 .05 .08 (1 ) NO .001- $5+
.072 (8) .005
.0922 (6)
Bellevue 78,620 1 .800 .200 .01 .03 .048 (5) YES .0008 $1
Renton 33,340 2.666 .408 .01 .02 .05 (5) YES - $41-47,594
.05 .03 (9) per empl .
Auburn 28,950 2.560 .390 .009 .05 .03 (5) YES - $5
.01 (9)
Redmond 27,340 1 .500 .520 .01 .01 .055 (5) YES - $50-800+
Kent 26,250 2.318 .069 .01 - .02 (1 ,2) NO - $50-75
.025 (7)
Lynnwood 23,140 2.466 - .01 - - YES - $40+4.50
per empl .
Mercer Is. 20,910 2.169 .550 .01 - .064 (7) YES .001 $25
.024 (1 ,3)
.07 (8)
Kirkland 18,850 1 .677 .542 .009 .05 .05 (10) YES - -
.064 (11 )
Puyallup 18,500 2.464 .526 .01 .05 .06 (4,6) 140 - $50-750(12
.072 (8)
.08 (1 ,3)
Des Moines 13,100 1 .724 .095 .007 .05 None NO - $15-25
Tukwila 4,560 2.472 .167 .008 - None NO - $50 & up
(A) To this level within limits of previous year's property tax revenue. All cities at
maximum.
(B) Cities in excess must come down to six percent by 1987.
(C) Cities with high rates had them Grandfathered in by 1982 State Legislature.
(1 ) Water Only (4) Garbage Only (7) All Other Utilities (10) All Utilities Residential
(2) Sewer/Garbage (5) All Utilities (8) Electric/WNG (11 ) All Utilities Commercial
(3) Sewer Only (6) Telephone (9) Cable (12) Based on No. of Employees
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This is noted by the fact that the excess property tax levy for voted bond issues is one of
the lowest in the area and the fact that the utility tax is also one of the lowest.
From Table 14 it can be seen that the City of Kent has tax advantages over neighboring
communities and therefore has some leeway to either increase existing tax rates or to
implement new ones. The City's taxing options will be discussed in two areas; those
specifically related to capital improvements and those related to operations for which the
City Council could mandate that all or a portion of the revenue generated be dedicated to
capital improvements.
1 ) Capital Related Taxes
The two capital related taxes that are available to the City are the excess property tax
levy and the real estate excise tax. These taxes, by law, must be used to fund capital
improvement projects.
a) Excess Property Tax Levy
The City of Kent has an excess property tax levy of 6.9 cents per $1 ,000 of assessed
valuation. This is the lowest of all of the neighboring cities shown in Table 14.
Therefore, Kent could have a voter approved excess levy without impairing its advantage
over other cities. In addition, it should be noted that Kent is a substantially different
kind of community than a typical suburban community. This is noted in the fact that only
20 percent of Kent's property valuation is classified as single family residential . This
would mean that 80 percent of an excess levy would be paid by the nonresidential community.
b) Real Estate Excise Tax
The other capital tax available to fund capital projects is the real estate excise tax. In
1982 the State legislature allowed cities to impose a tax of one quarter of one percent on
the sale of real property. The tax must be used to fund capital improvements since it was
` initiated as a substitute for the use of development fees that the City of Kent and other
cities had previously utilized. It can be noted from Table 14 that eight of the thirteen
cities shown have a real estate excise tax including both of our immediate neighbors, the
City of Auburn and the City of Renton. In addition, King County imposes the real estate
excise tax in the unincoporated area outside Kent.
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2) Contributions from Operating Type Revenues
In addition to the specifically related capital taxes described above, the City can opt to
increase or establish new operational taxes. A specific portion of these operational taxes y
can be segregated for capital improvements or monies can be transfered from operating to
capital funds based upon the availability of funds determined in conjunction with the
balancing of the operating budget. The revenues that fit into this category are the
business and occupation (B & 0) tax, the utility tax, and the admissions tax. Each of
these taxes affect a different segment of the community.
a) Business and Occupation Tax (B & 0 Tax)
The B & 0 Tax affects the business community. Generally, a B & 0 Tax is a tax on the gross
receipts of businesses. The maximum tax allowed by State law is two-tenths of a cent
(.002) , but the most common rate is one-tenth of a cent ( .001 ) . A preliminary estimate
shows that with a one-tenth of a cent B & 0 tax rate the City could raise approximately
$600,000 per year. Like the Ci ty's sales tax, a B & 0 tax would greatly expand with the
growth and activity of the business community.
b) Utility Tax
A tax that affects the community as a whole is the utility tax. This tax is applied to the
cost of electric, gas, telephone, water, sewer, and garbage bills which are received by the
entire community. It is both a tax on the business community and a tax on individual
residents. As noted in Table 14, Kent has a two percent tax on its own utilities (water,
sewer, garbage) and a two and a half percent tax on other utilities (electricity, gas, and
telephone). The table shows that Kent's rates are currently one of the lowest in the
area. Therefore, depending upon demand for capital improvements, this tax could be raised
to provide additional revenue for funding capital improvement projects.
c) Admissions Tax
A third tax used in nine of thirteen communities in Table 14 is an admissions tax. This
tax is a tax on entertainment revenue derived from the sale of tickets, cover charges, and
food and beverages where free entertainment is provided. Because the City has very few
establishments where an admissions tax would be applicable, this tax was determined to
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provide the City with somewhat less than $100,000 in additional revenue. This tax, unlike
the B & 0 tax and utility tax, would be borne strictly by the residential populous.
However, because the City attracts to its corporate limits numerous people from outside the
City, the admissions tax would be a way to recover something from those people who use City
facilities but do not live within the corporate limits.
STRATEGIES--CASH VERSUS DEBT ISSUANCE
Following a decision on what revenue sources might be applicable, the City has some
strategies related to timing. One strategy relates to funding capital projects with cash.
This requires accumulating revenue over time and accruing interest income. The other
strategy is to pledge specific revenue or the full faith and credit of the City to acquire
the funds now. This strategy allows for immediate construction and assures that the people
using the improvement over its life would be paying for it either with expanded user
charges or increased taxes. Therefore, there are certain advantages to issuing debt.
The City can issue two types of debt; one being bonds that are user specific, i.e. special
assessment bonds or revenue bonds; the other being general obligation bonds which are voted
on by the people and paid for with an excess levy or approved by Council and paid for
through the City's general government tax base.
Special Assessment and Revenue Bond Financing
The user specific debt as mentioned above is related to the issuance of special assessment
bonds are financing bonds and revenue bonds. Special assessment g mechanisms that allow for
the completion of certain street and utility improvements particularly related to private
development. The debt is usually paid back over a ten-year period. Many times the City
participates in these projects if it is determined that there is a benefit to the general
City or if City property is included within the improvement boundaries.
Special assessments have has been used frequently by the City to fund many capital
improvement projects in the undeveloped areas of the City. As part of the City's effort to
let the development community pay for the projects which benefit them, the City has
Jinitiated a policy of local improvement district covenants. These covenants are adopted as
conditions of developments so that when enough of the property is going to be developed,
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the City will be able to put in a full improvement rather than having partial improvements
as an individual develops his specific parcel of property.
If the capital improvement is for much more than a specific section of the City, the City
may have the capability of doing revenue bond financing. This type of financing is
designed to establish rates that cover the cost of operation. It requires pledging future
revenues generated by these rates to the capital improvement. Under this theory the people
in the future who will be paying the higher rates will also be receiving the benefits of
the capital improvement. Revenue bonds are currently used in the City's water, sewer and
drainage utilities.
General Obligation Bonds
If the City is unable to establish Local Improvement Districts and revenue bonding is not
possible, the City could use its general obligation bonding capacity to finance certain
projects assuming the City has a revenue base to fund the debt service. This revenue base
can be voted on as an excess levy in conjunction with approving a bond issue for special
projects or it can be taken from the existing City revenues within definite limitations.
The two types of issues are described below:
1 ) Voted Bond Issues
As noted previously, the City has an excess property tax levy rate that is lower than most
neighboring communities and therefore has room to initiate new taxes without jeopardizing
Kent's favorable tax position. Also as noted, the nonresidential community would be paying
80 percent of this debt. As shown in Table 15, the City has used very little of its
bonding capacity for the issuance of voted general obligation debt. The City has
approximately $32 million of remaining debt capacity for' voted general purposes and an
additional $47 million of capacity for both voted utility purposes and voted open space and
park purposes. The use of this voted capacity would mean that citizens of the City had
voted to tax themselves. An analysis that was prepared in evaluating the Civic Center
proposal showed that for each million dollars of capital improvements financed by voted
debt, an average of approximately five cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation
would be annually levied to an individual property owner.
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2) Councilmanic Debt
If the voted alternative is not an acceptable method of financing the project, the City may
choose to issue nonvoted (councilmanic) debt. This is what happened in 1984 when the City
issued councilmanic debt for the completion of the Senior Center, Jail , and for the
purchase of Golf Course expansion property. Although the City has a capacity of $14.3
million dollars in councilmanic debt, $11 .7 million is currently outstanding. This leaves
only $2.6 million available for capital needs. However, this capacity grows each year with
increased assessed valuation and should grow to over $11 million by 1988 (see Table 16)
assuming current growth rates and no more councilmanic debt is issued.
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LEGAL DEBT MARGIN FOR 1985
Total Debt Outstanding Remaining
Capacity Debt Debt Capacity
GENERAL PURPOSES
Councilmanic Capacity
.75% on assessed value
of 1 ,908,294,718 $ 14,312,210
Bonded Debt 11 ,660,000 -
Nonbonded Debt 38,448
14,312,210 11 ,698,448 2,613,762
Voted additional capacity
1 .750 of assessed valuation 33,395,157 829,000 32,566,157
Total 47,707,367 12,527,448 35,179,919
UTILITY PURPOSES
Voted - 2.5% of assessed valuation 47,707,367 47,707,367
OPEN SPACE AND PARK PURPOSES
Voted - 2.5% of assessment valuation 47,707,367 47,707,367
CAPACITY 143,122,101 12,527,448
AMOUNT AVAILABLE IN DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 131 ,990
CAPACITY UTILIZED 12,659,438
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN 8.85% $130,594,653
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TABLE 16
PROJECTED COUNCILMANIC BONDING CAPACITY
@ .75% Existing Amount Available Remaining
Assessed Assessed Councilmanic in Debt Councilmanic
Valuation Valuation Debt Service Fund Capacity
1986 2,209,805,283 16,573,539 11 ,445,000 132,380 5,260,919
1987 2,558,954,517 19,192,158 11 ,065,000 127,620 8,254,778
1988 2,963,269,330 22,224,519 10,675,000 132,508 11 ,682,027
Innovative Financing Strategies
In trying to determine whether there are any innovative financing strategies that might be
employed, the City discussed this issue with its financial advisors. As yet, there appear
to be no new strategies which benefit the City. In addition, the Federal Government is
looking at ways to close current tax loop holes and may prohibit certain so called
innovative financing techniques that are currently available, The City of Kent currently
is using industrial revenue bond financing to attract development to the area. This should
provide a certain amount of economic growth, but as far as issuing its own debt there are
limited innovative techniques.
Most of these new financing instruments were created to attract a certain type of
investor. For instance, zero coupon bonds are designed to attract the attention of
individual bond holders who are fastly replacing financial institutions as the predominant
municipal bond holding group. The attractiveness of these bonds, which are nothing but
traditional bonds less their coupons, is that bond holders who are willing to forego tax
free income over the life of their investment will receive a tax exempt capital gain upon
maturity.
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investor group. In general , however, these new innovative methods of financing are only
desirable if traditional bonding methods are unavailable. Accordingly, the City of Kent
will probably not use these methods unless traditional means are unavailable.
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CONCLUSION
The financing options discussed above are the options currently available to the City of
Kent. In subsequent years, Federal and State laws, and the City's own actions may change
the available options. The Federal Government may eliminate the tax exempt status of
municipal bonds. The State Government may authorize a new taxing source or raise debt -
capacity limits. Or the City may approach an existing limit by issuing more councilmanic
debt. In any event, each year the City's options for financing the Capital Improvement
Program will be reviewed, updated and then explained to the public as part of the overall
CIP update process.
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APPENDIX A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington,
adopting the Capital Improvement Program: 1986-1990.
WHEREAS, the City has previously adopted functional plans in the areas of
transportation, fire, parks and recreation, and City Hall office facilities ; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of these plans is important to the quality of life in
Kent; and
WHEREAS, funding for the implementation of the projects contained in those plans
is limited; and
WHEREAS, it is important to coordinate and prioritize the funding of projects in
those plans; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program is the best vehicle for
accomplishing such a coordinated planning process ; and
WHEREAS, the City Staff has developed a draft Capital Improvement Program for the
years 1986 through 1990; and
WHEREAS, a great deal of public input has been sought and obtained through surveys
and public meetings regarding priorities and funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the final draft of the Capital Improvement Program contains three
alternative scenarios, each depicting a different combination of projects and funding
sources; NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . The 1986 - 1990 Capital Improvement Program Scenario 2 of the
and incorporated herein b reference is
Funding alternatives attached heretop Y
proposed 9
hereby adopted.
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CIP APPENDIX 471F-19F (11/5/85)
Section 2. A final Capital Improvement Program shall be printed in accordance
with the adopted Scenario 2.
Section 3. The City Attorney is directed to prepare an ordinance enacting the
real estate excise tax with an effective date of September 1 , 1985.
Section 4. The City Administrator is directed to incorporate the elements of The
Capital Improvement Program into the proposed 1986 Annual Budget.
Section 5. A process shall be developed to address the recommendation that a
public safety bond issue should be submitted to the voters sometime during 1986.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kent Washington
this day of 1985.
1985. Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this day of ,
ISABEL HOGAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MAR E JENSEN, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P. S EPHEN DiJULIO, CITY A ORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution
No. passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the day
of 1985.
(SEAL)
MARIE JENSEN, CITY CLERK
CIP APPENDIX 471F-19F (11/5/85)
APPENDIX B
CITY OF KENT
PROJECTED CIP REVENUES
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
TOTAL
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
Sales Tax - Capital Improvement(1 ) 9,318 1 ,653 1 ,752 1 ,857 1 ,969 2,087
Fuel Tax - Street(2) 1 ,689 312 324 337 351 365
Fuel Tax - Arterial Street 1 ,127 208 216 225 234 243
Federal Marshal Payments(3) 19235 247 248 247 247 246
Federal Revenue Sharing(4) 100 100
Interest - Capital Improvement(5) 375 75 75 75 75 75
Loan Repayment - Capital Imp. (6) 170 34 34 34 34 34
Contributions - General Fund(7) 1 ,790 358 358 358 358 358
Contributions - Golf Course(8) 470 94 94 94 94 94
Contributions - Water Fund(9) 141 28 28 28 28 29
1986 Beginning Fund Balances(10)
Street Funds 44 44
Capital Improvement Fund (245) (245)
Revenue Sharing Fund 51 51
TOTAL PROJECTED CIP REVENUES 16,265 2,959 3,130 3,255 3,390 3,531
(1 ) Sales Tax will increase at a real rate of 6% per year based on historical growth.
(2) Fuel Taxes will increase at a real rate of 4% per year based on historical growth.
(3) Federal Marshal Payments are exact per contract with the Federal Marshal .
(4) Federal Revenue Sharing is assumed to be discontinued by Congress in 1987(In its most
recent form Federal Revenue Sharing will be cut in half beginning in 1986, cutting
Kent's share from about $500,000 to $250,000. However, it is assumed that the City
will continue to use about $100,000 of its Revenue Sharing monies to fund capital
improvements through 1987).
(5) Valley Com will pay the Capital Improvement Fund $34,000 a year to repay a loan made
to Valley Com in 1984.
(6) Interest on the Capital Improvement Fund is expected to generate $75,000 a year.
tribute about 350 000 a year for Golf
(7) The General Fund is assumed to continue to con $ Y
Course and LID debt.
(8) The Golf Course will generate $94,000 to help pay its debt service.
(9) The Water Fund is contributing $28,000 a year for debt service.
(10) The City is going into 1986 with beginning fund balances of $44,000, $(245,000), and
$51 ,000 for the Street Funds, Capital Imporovement Fund and Revenue Sharing Fund,
respectively.
CIP APPENDIX 471F-19F (11/5/85)
COMMITTED COUNCILMANIC DEBT SERVICE APPENDIX C
TOTAL (Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars) -�
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
MATURITY
1966 Street Bonds 1986 26 26
1973 General Purpose Bonds 1990
General Government - 30.5% 186 37 37 37 37 38
Street - 46.6% 287 57 57 57 57 59
Water - 22.9% 141 28 28 28 28 29
Senior Center (Old) 1991 25 5 5 5 5 5
Crow Road/SE 260th LID 300 1997 273 61 58 55 51 48
S 252nd/Kent Kangely LID 301 1997 199 45 42 40 37 35
Smith Street LID 304 1997 53 12 11 11 10 9
1978 General Purpose Bonds 1998
Parks - 26.7% 177 36 36 35 35 35
Street - 73.3% 386 98 95 96 97
Des Moines LID 1987 2 1 1 _
1981 Golf Course G.O. Bonds 2001 1 ,189 241 239 237 235 237
1984 General Purpose Bonds 2004
Jail - 25.2% 1 ,235 247 248 247 247 246
Senior Center - 53.1% 2,606 522 523 521 521 519
Golf Course - 21 .7% 1 ,062 213 213 212 212 212
W. Meeker St LID 297 1997 294 66 62 59 55 52
W. Valley Drainage LID 306 1998 258 70 66 63 59
104th @ 270th Water LID 1997 10 2 2 2 2 2
N. Central Imp LID 318 1998 48 12 12 12 12
CBD Improvement LID 313 1997 132 30 28 26 25 23
Upper Mill Creek Purchase Agr. 1900 195 33 54 54 54
James Street Improvement LID 32 1997 93 25 24 23 21
TOTAL COMMITTED DEBT SERVICE 8,877 1 ,727 1 ,825 1 ,824 1 ,806 1 ,695
CIP APPENDIX 471F-19F (11/5/85)
APPENDIX D
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE
I. Please provide your street address for statistical analysis.
III. Would you be will-
if. Capital Improvement Policy Statements ing to support a
local tax to pay for
Indicate your support for the policy statements below by the types of pro-
circling the appropriate number which most closely repre- jects needed to
implement these
sents your views.
Strongly Strongly policies.
Support Oppose
1. Provide bike routes/pedestrian paths. 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
2. Provide strategically located public safety 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
facilities.
3. Provide greenbelts and open space. 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
4. Provide expanded library facilities. 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
5. Provide adequate communication and training 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
facilities for Police and Fire.
6. Provide facilities for the adequate and safe 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
movement of truck and automobile traffic.
7. Provide cost saving technological equipment 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
to improve City services.
8. Provide neighborhood and industrial area 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
park facilities.
9. Provide adequate emergency equipment for 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
public safety.
10.Provide adequate City Hall office space. 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
11.Provide community playfields and cultural 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
facilities.
12.Provide adequate drainage for storm runoff. 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
13. Provide facilities for recycling and power 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
generation from City garbage.
14.Other _ — 5 4 3 2 1 Yes No
Cut And Return With Utility Payment
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APPENDIX E
CHAMBER PROJECT CRITERIA
1 . Maintenance and Operation (M & 0) costs -
- Should be funded from existing revenues, where possible.
- Annual M & 0 should not exceed 30 percent of the original investment.
- Any consideration to increase revenue sources for M & 0 should be limited to
selected public safety projects.
2. Public Safety -
- Fire Department services should be limited to level adopted in the Fire Master Plan.
- Projects should result in current or better level of insurance ratings.
- Police Services should be maintained at current levels, and future investments
should assure protection of the community.
3. Acquisition of Land for Future Projects -
- No acquisition outside planned annexation limits should be considered.
- No acquisition at prices above appraised or fair market values.
- Acquisitions must be consistent with approved City Master Plans.
- Where resources are limited, high priority should be given to acquisition of land
for future projects.
4. Traffic -
- Use adopted transportation plan priorities as baseline for street projects.
- Balance cost of added public safety projects versus cost for traffic improvement
that might reduce or eliminate such additions.
- Give higher priority to projects that would promote use of public transportation.
5. General Considerations -
- Provide proper balance of investment in projects between commercial and residential
interests over the term of the plan.
- Give high priority to projects for which outside funding can be acquired.
- Consider combining projects which would result in greater efficiency and/or lower
project costs.
- Give high priority to projects which, with a reasonable level of investment, can
eliminate dysfunctionality or be brought to needed levels of capability.
- Look first to cost trades/benefits involved in contracting for certain services from
other sources versus investing in own facilities.
- Provide higher priority to multi-services/purpose projects.
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1 . Evenly spread costs for projects over the five year period.
2. Consider deferral of low priority projects beyond this give year period.
3. Maintain the current prudent balance between cash flow and councilmanic bonding.
4. Maintain the current indebtedness policy regarding the use of capital funds.
5. Do not divert existing capital funding allocations to other purposes.
6. Assure that additional taxing be shared by all segments including nonresidents.
7. Revenue Sources (In order of desirability) :
- Voted bonds (increase in property taxes) Acceptable
- Councilmanic bonds Acceptable
- Real estate excise tax ( .25%) *Undesirable
- Utility tax (+1%) *Undesirable
- Admissions (5%) very marginal *Undesirable
- B & 0 Tax Unacceptable
*If required, these undesirable sources should be reserved for 1.1 & 0 or to develop
reserves for future projects.
APPENDIX G
CURRENTLY FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
(Amounts in Thousands of Dollars)
Total 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
Jail Facility 4,391 4,391
*Police Remodel 75 75
*Valley Com Improvements 163 163
Fire
Engine/Aid Car 300 300
Fire Facility Improvements 100 100
Breathing System 28 28
*Valley Com Improvements 61 61
*Fire Communication System 23 23
PUBLIC WORKS
*Pedestrian & Bicycle Path Imp. 255 255
84th & S. 212th 165 165
*Green River Levy Improvement 47 47
*SR 515 - 196th to S.E. 256th 175 175
Smith Street Channelization 250 250
Hot Plastic Pavement Marking Equip 10 10
Meeker Street Lighting 35 35
Kent-Kangley Improvement 48 48
James Street @ 102nd Overlay 128 128
Green River Management 41 41
West Valley Highway Improvement 131 131
Upper Mill Creek 65 65
West Valley Highway at James 130 130
S. 212th at 42nd Avenue 525 200 300 25
Bicycle/Pedestrian Imp. Sunnycrest 25 25
Willis at Central 37 37
Smith at Central Intersection 430 355
LID 297 - W. Meeker Improvement 2,136 1 ,729 20 306 81
LID 313 - CBD 777 441 336 81
Mill Creek Spillway 55 55
East-West Arterial Study 90 90
I Bicycle Path - Jason to Hazel 135 135
�J Bicycle Path - Titus to Woodland 65 65
S.E. 256th & 116th Intersection 223 183 40
*Reith Road 625 150 475
Central and James St. Intersection 100 100
Mill Creek Culvert 40 40
Meeker Street Storm Drainage 143 143
Smith and Jason St. Improvement 216 216
Topographical Map Instruments 30 30
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Total 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
PARKS
Neely/Lakes Donation 800 800
*Van Doren's Landing 432 222 210
*River Front Property 160 150
*Ball Field Lights 15 15
Kent Memorial Bldg. Renovation 29 9 20
Kent Commons Energy Study 25 25
Senior Citizen Center 4,216 4,216
Mill Creek Canyon Park 508 406 102
Green River Bike Trail 67 67
West Fenwick Community Park 474 474
Glenn Nelson Restrooms 72 12 60
*Golf Course Expansion 1 ,719 1 ,719
Kent Commons Reader Board 35 35
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Computer Equipment Upgrade 170 50 70 50
Telephone Study 60 60
*Library 150 150
Total Capital Expenditures 21 ,195 5,530 13,996 555 727 306 81
Total Debt Expenditures 29508 1 ,716 792
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 23,703 7,246 14,788 555 727 306 81
REVENUES
City Funding
Fuel Tax - Street 553 297 256
Fuel Tax - Arterial Street 5CO 198 170 25 107
Sales Tax - Capital Improvement 2,574 1 ,457 1 ,117
Interest - Capital Improvement 50 25 25
Loan Repayment-Capital Improvement 526 41 485
Revenue Sharing 1 ,195 452 214 327 33 169
Contributions - General Fund 548 211 287 20 30
Remaining Funds from 1984 864 864
1978 Street Bond Issue 803 143 660
1984 Councilmanic Bond Issue 7,924 7,924
Remaining Funds from 1983 2,143 29143
Dedicated Revenue
For Capital Expenditures 6,851 3,228 3,489 40 34 60
For Debt Expenditures 718 473 245
TOTAL REVENUES 23,703 7,246 14,788 555 727 306 81
* Indicates project is only partially funded.
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APPE14DIX H
NET CAPITAL EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Public Safety p 0 1 ,700
Police Capital Expenditures 1 ,796 1 ,526 270 0 10,715 9,II92 195 228 0 0 0
Fire Capital Expenditures
,511 ,4 8 465 228 0 00
Public Works
Capital Expenditures 48,461 18,958 18,520 9,340 1 ,213 430 18,810
Dedicated Revenue (37$514) (15,768) (16,699) (3,922) (875) 180) (6,259
10,947 3,190 1 ,821 5,418 338 180 12,55
Parks and Recreation 375 1 ,730 600 2,995
Capital Expenditures 11 (775 1 (130 7, (925)
Dedicated Revenue (775) (130) ,2-75 ,185) 2,070
10,579 1 ,519 7,27� 1 ,185 600
General Government
Capital Expenditures 4,450 460 2,560 810 310 310
Dedicated Revenue (425) (85) (85) (85) (85) (85)
4,025 375 29475 725 225 225
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NET COMMITTED DEBT EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
NET COMMITTED DEBT EXPENDITURES
Public Safety
Councilmanic Debt Expenditures 1 ,235 247 248 247 247 246
Voted Debt Expenditures 215 42 46 44 42 41
Dedicated Revenue for Debt
Service (1 ,450) (289) (294) (291 ) (289) (287)
Public Works
Councilmanic Debt Expenditures 799 181 156 154 153 155
City's Share of LID's 1 ,265 216 285 271 255 238
2,064 397 441 425 408 -93
Parks and Recreation
Councilmanic Debt Expenditures 5,061 1 ,018 1 ,017 1 ,010 1 ,008 1 ,008
Dedicated Revenue for Debt
Service (830) (94) (184) (184) (184) (184)
,2231 924 833 826
General Government
Voted Debt Expenditures 173 86 87
Councilmanic Debt Expenditures 185 37 37 37 37 37
Dedicated Revenue for Debt
Service (173) (86) (87)
185 37 37 37 37 37
Total Net Committed Debt
Expenditures 6,480 1 358 1 ,311 1 ,288 1 ,269 1 ,254
APPENDIX J
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND POLICIES
I. Appropriation and Allocation Criteria
1 . The total amount to be annually allocated to the Capital Improvement Fund shall be
Fund shall be equal to one quarter (25%) of the projected annual revenue from the
levying of a one percent sales tax.
2. A reserve of at least $250,000 shall be maintained but could be used in unique
circumstances to take advantage of unforeseen opportunities.
3. No more than 60 percent of the funds allocated can be pledged either for debt
service or into an accumulative reserve fund to finance a specific long-term
capital improvement program. No one city department shall receive 100 percent of
said 60 percent.
4. Funds shall be allocated among competing needs in a way which recognizes their
diversity and relative importance.
II. General Project Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for funding, a project must meet
the following standards:
1 . Must be a capital project.
2. Must be a nonutility capital project.
3. Must exceed $100,000 in total cost.
4. Must be compatible with citywide goals.
5. Should emanate from an approved plan which projects needs at least five years into
the future. Projects may from time to time arise which are not included in the
criteria in Section III to warrant funding. However, such circumstances should be
rare and where a need is identified, the appropriate plan should be changed to
reflect this inclusion.
6. Capital improvements perceived as having a high probability of success through a
voter approved G.O. issue, such as those associated with police or fire, should be
required to seek approval prior to being considered for funding.
III. Basic Guideline Criteria: The following are factors which are designed to distinguish
one project from another. Priority should be given to:
1 . Projects which are partially funded from other grants or L. I.D. ' s.
2. Projects which do not have an alternate source of funding.
3. Projects which are multi
-use and meet more than
one need.
4. Projects which produce revenue reduce operating expense, or reduce potential
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5. Projects which are required to preserve a future project or opportunity.
6. Projects which replace or maintain an existing capital improvements as opposed to
new facilities.
J 7. Acquiring land which will be needed for public use in the future.
8. Visible projects which people can relate to and see that a change has been made.
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DETAILED PROJECT PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION SHEETS
BY FUNCTION
Summary of Proposed Expenditures K-1
Public Safety Proposal - Police K-2,1 -
Public Safety Proposal - Fire K-2,2
Public Works Proposal K-3
Parks Proposal K-4
General Government Proposal K-5
APPENDIX K-1
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars) &
Total 1991
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Police Computer System 140 140
2. Police Radio System 250 150 100
3. Valley Com Improvements 61 61
4. Police Satellite West Hill 170 170
5. Police Training Facility 1 ,175 1 ,175
A. Police Headquarters Facility 1 ,700
Total Police Capital Expenditures 1 ,796 1 ,526 270 1 ,700
Fire Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Replacement Aid Cars 146 73 73
2. Replacement Suburban Pumper 310 155 155
3. E. H. Fire Station (Benson Hwy) 1 ,640 1 ,640
4. WVH Station & Training Center 3,215 3,215
5. West Hill Fire Station 1 ,614 1 ,614
6. Fire Headquarters Station 3,025 3,025
7. Fire Computer System 150 150 400
8. Fire Communication System 558 158
9. Valley Com Improvements 17 17
10. Mobile Computer Terminals 40 40
Total Fire Capital Expenditures 10,715 9,892 195 228 400
Total Capital Expenditures 12,511 11 ,418 465 228 400 1 ,700
PUBLIC WORKS
Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Green River Bridge S. Centrala 2,907 2,907
2. SR 515 - 196th to S.E. 256tha 8,776 2,125 6,651
3. Willis at Central 38 38
4. Upper Mill Creek 510 510
5. Garrison Creek Storage 1 ,350 1 ,350
6. North Central -James 2,304 2,304
7. Green River Levy Improvement 753 53 250 250 200
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Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
8. LID 306 West Valley Drainage 10,367 3,320 7,047
9. S.E. 240th at 102nd 425 425
10. Pedestrian & Bicycle Path Imp. 1 ,297 255 210 197 455 180 926
11 . S.E. 252nd at SR 99 - Signal 120 120
12. City Shop Rem. & Gravel Strg Bin 225 150 75 -
13. Reith Road - S. 256th to 38th 222 222
14. E. Valley Hwy. S. 192nd - 180th 2,901 800 2,101
15. Garrison Creek Erosion Control 720 160 200 400 120
16. 76th Avenue S. 212th to 222nd 1 ,257 350 907
17. W. Valley Blvd. Improvement LID 3,619 3,619
18. S. 180th & W. Valley Highway Int 600 600
19. S. 180th & E. Valley Highway Int 229 229
20. S.E. 192nd New Route to EV Hwy. 7,913 7,913
21 . S. 212th & W. Valley Highway Int. 250 250
22. S.E. 240th & 104th S.E. Int. 80 80
23. S.E. 240th & 116th Intersection 138 138
24. 84th Ave. S. & SR 167 Int. Imp. 50 50
25. General Drainage Improvements 1 ,250 250 250 250 250 250
A. 196/200 New Route to EV Hwy. 10,580
B. S. 196 & WV Intersection Imp. 142
C. Kent-Des Moines Road & SR 99 116
D. S. 224th and East Valley Int 104
E. New Arterial Vicinity of 224th 6,942
Total Capital Expenditures 48,461 18,428 18,520 9,340 1 ,213 430 18,810
PARKS AND RECREATION
Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Golf Course Expansion 900 500 400
2. Van Doren's Landing 129 129
3. Kent Commons Parking 250 250
4. Riverfront Property 350 350
5. Mill Creek Canyon Development 250 100 150
6. Lake Fenwick Park Development 250 100 150
7. Ball Field Lights 65 65
8. East Hill Neighborhood Park 500 300 200
9. S. Scenic Hill Neighborhood Park 50 50
10. Riverfront Dike Blacktop 115 75 40
11 . Uplands Park Parking Lot 30 30
12. Upper Mill Creek Canyon Park 340 290 50
13. Riverfront Parking Lot 65 65
14. Green River Restrooms 150 75 75
15. Garrison Creek Park Improvements 70 70
16. Glenn Nelson Park Expansion 500 500
17. Commons Playfield Expan./Parking 300 300
18. Performing Arts Center 3,400 3,400
(Amounts in Thousands of 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
86-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
19. Russell Road Park Expansion 1 ,760 1 ,760
20. Campus Community Park 50 50
21 . S. Willis Neighborhood Park 60 60
22. Good News Bay Neighborhood Park 420 420
23. Riverfront Park Phase I 1 ,000 500 500
24. Orillia Neighborhood Park 250 250
25. Green River Frontage Trails 100 100
A. Sunnycrest Neighborhood Park 200
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C. Mill Creek Woods Green Belt 60 85
D. Westside Ponds and Wetlands
E. Panther Lake Neighborhood Park 85
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F. Springbrook Neighborhood Park
G. T-Bridge Green Belt 80
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H. S. Meridian Community Park
I. Interurban N. Neighborhood Park 50
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J. Interurban C. Neighborhood Park
K. Interurban O'Brien Neighborhood 5U
Total Capital Expenditures 11 ,354 1 ,649 7,375 1 ,730 600 2,995
Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Library 2,150 150 2,000
2. City Hall Expansion 450 150 300
3. Telecommunication System 425 85 85 85 85 85
4. Geocoding System 300 100 200
5. Computer System Expenditures 1 ,125 225 225 225 225 225
Total Capital Expenditures 4,450 460 2,560 810 310 310
GRAND TOTALS 76,776 32,485 28,920 12,108 2,523 740 23,505
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Capital Improvement Program
Public Safety Proposal -Police
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1985 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Police Computer System 140 140
2. Police Radio System 250 150 100
* 3. Valley Com Improvements 61 61
4. Police Satellite West Hill** 170 170
5. Police/Fire Training Fac.** 1 ,175 1 ,175
Projects Planned for 1991 & Beyond
A. Police Headquarters Facility 1 ,700
Total Capital Expenditures 1 ,796 1 ,526 270 1 ,700
Debt Expenditures
1984 G.O. - Jail 1 ,235 247 248 247 247 246
Total Expenditures 3,031 1 ,773 518 247 247 246 1 ,700
Dedicated Revenue to for Debt Service
Federal Marshal Payments 1 ,235 247 248 247 247 246
Total Dedicated Revenue 1 ,235 247 248 247 247 246
City Funding Needed 1 ,796 1 ,526 270 _ 1 ,700
*Indicates projects has received prior funding.
**Includes only Police portion of joint Police/Fire facility.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 1
POLICE
PROJECT TITLE: Police Computer System
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Purchase computer system including four terminals, three printers, three communication
packages--$70,000. Software packages--$65,000. Training for personnel --$5,000.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 140 140
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Total 140 140
Capital Funds Needed 140 140
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs 25 25 25 25
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Total 25 25 25 25
BACKGROUND
Data processing in the City is undergoing a significant change. In the long-range plan
for data processing, a stand alone computer system was recommended for the requirements
of the Police Department. The addition of a micro computer system would allow for timely
information retrieval for street use, free flow data entry and retrieval , a cost
effective management review system, and additional investigative tool designed for
proactive crime analysis.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The Police Department could do many of their own computer functions more efficiently
than going through Information Services.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Remain with existing City system in spite of recommendation by data processing study.
2. Delay relief until 1990.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 2
POLICE
PROJECT TITLE: Police Radio System
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Equip police car fleet with Mobile Data Terminals(MDT's) and a reciprocal radio system.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 250 150 100
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Total 250 150 100
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Capital Funds Needed 250 150 100
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs 15 15 2C 2C 20
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Total 15 15 20 20 20
BACKGROUND
Based on the 1984 consultant recommendations from the Kent Police Department
Communications Review, the Police Department should purchase a radio system and make the
necessary adaptations for communication with Valley Com. The radio system would be
designed to meet the needs of the Department through the year 2000. The MDT's would
allow better and safer investigative practices, and it would greatly reduce air time thus
allowing up to 100 units to operate simultaneously. This type of communication is coded
at each end of the transmission thereby precluding monitoring by crime perpetrators. It
will allow direct access by patrol officers to our files as well as WASCIC and NCIC.
This would eliminate the need to have support personnel manually provide the function.
lFACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Recommended by Preliminary communication study.
� . 2. Replacement schedule for existing equipment begins in 1986.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
1 ---Purchase-alternative system identified in the communication study.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 3
POLICE
PROJECT TITLE: Valley Com Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Provide Police Department percentage of costs (22.52%) for necessary update of equipment
for the Valley Communications Center. Requirements are as follows: 1 )Microwave System
$70,000, PD cost - $15,764; 2) Computer Assisted Dispatching $200,000, PD cost - $45,040.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 61 61
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Total 61 61
Capital Funds Needed 61 61
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 9 9 9 9 9
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1 1
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Total 10 10 10 10 10
BACKGROUND
Valley Communications Center is the emergency dispatch center for the entire valley. Due
to the growth that has occurred in the valley, emergency calls have been steadily
increasing. Facility improvements are long over due.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The Microwave System: a) would be paid off in seven and a half years by telephone
line charge savings; b) may eliminate long distance citizen calls for police, fire
and emergency services if the calling site is outside of Kent; c) offers
opportunities for revenue generation from other than Valley Com member entities.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . End our participation with Valley Com and set up our own communication system.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IPipROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 4
POLICE
PROJECT TITLE: Police Satellite West Hill
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct a new 1500 square foot police satellite facility for the West Hill adjoining
the recommended West Hill Fire Station. Costs listed include, land, building
construction, equipment costs, landscaping, and personnel . These are only the Police
Department costs of the new facility. Fire Department costs are listed separately.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 198E 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 150 150
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 20 20
Total - 170 170
Capital Funds Needed 170 170
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 22 22 22
Other Operating Costs 2 2 2
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Total 24 24 24
BACKGROUND
With continued growth, the West Hill will need a satellite station to cover the necessary
I patrol and other police services for that area.
J FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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_� 1 . Resource and relief available for assigned officers.
2. The new station will provide police support services (i .e. accident reports, etc. ) to
the residents of that area of the City. At this time these services are only
available at the City Hall complex.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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I 1 . Leave Police Department in its existing location and relocate other City departments.
�J 2. Postpone construction of West Hill station until 1990.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 5
POLICE
PROJECT TITLE: Joint Police/Fire Training Facility
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct a 4500 square foot joint Fire/Police training facility on six acres in the
Valley area. Costs below reflect only the Police portion of the total costs--50%. The
remainder of the costs appear under the Fire Department's number 5 priority project.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 250 250
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 750 750
Other Capital Outlay 175 175 -
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Total 1 ,175 1 ,175
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Capital Funds Needed 1 ,175 1 ,175
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 11 11 11 11
Other Operating Costs 10 10 10 lO
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Total 21 21 21 21
BACKGROUND
Based on the overall training and physical fitness requirements for Police and Fire
Department employment, a joint training facility is needed. This facility could be
rented on an annual basis to neighboring cities and the Washington State Criminal Justice
Commission.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . State law requires that officers meet fitness standards.
2. City public safety departments require successful completion of training annually or
semiannually.
3. The Fire and Police Department can centralize and coordinate training efforts.
4. Facility would better utilize training resources.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1. Construct regional facility with outside municipalities.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: A
POLICE
PROJECT TITLE: Police Department Facility
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct a new 15,000 square foot police station to be located along South Central
Avenue on the same site as the new jail and Aukeen Court.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 198E Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land
1 ,275
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp.
75
Site Improvements 350
Other Capital Outlay -------
Total 1 ,700
Capital Funds Needed --1 ,700
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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salaries & Benefits 18
Other Operating Costs -------
Total 18
BACKGROUND
The City and County y
are currently in the process of building a new 56-bed jail and Aukeen
of the
Central near 259th Street. The development
Court on property located on South
property will occur in two phases. Phase I will include construction of the jail and he
court. Phase II will include a new 15,000 square foot City of Kent Police Station.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The City Hall Master Plan identified the need for additional space the early 1990's.
A separate facility was recommended for the Police Department.
2. Dividing the police and jail facilities is less cost effective than having all
justice service related functions together on the same property.
JALTERNATIVES-TO-PROJECT
1 . Remain permanently at current location and relocate other city departments into new
facilities.
2. Build the facility on property adjacent to City Hall .
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City of Kent Appendix K-2.2
Capital Improvement Program
Public Safety Proposal -Fire
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1985 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Capital Expenditures by Priority
1 . Replacement Aid Cars 146 73 73
2. Replacement Suburban Pumpers 310 155 155
3. E.H. Fire Stat. (Benson Hwy) 1 ,640 1 ,640
4. WVH Stat & Training Center** 3,215 3,215
5. West Hill Fire Station** 1 ,614 1 ,614
6. Fire Headquarters Station 3,025 3,025
7. Fire Computer System 150 150
8. Fire Communication System 558 158 400
* 9. Valley Com Improvements 17 17
10. Mobile Computer Terminals 40 40
Total Capital Expenditures 10,715 9,892 195 228 400
Debt Expenditures
1980 voted G.O. - Fire Appr. 215 42 46 44 42 41
Total Debt Expenditures 215 42 46 44 42 41
Total Expenditures 10,930 9,934 241 272 442 41
Dedicated Revenue for Debt Service
1984 Property Tax Levy 215 42 46 44 42 41
Total Dedicated Revenue 215 42 46 44 42 41
City Funding Needed 10,715 9,892 195 228 400
*Indicates projects has received prior funding.
**Includes only Police portion of joint Police/Fire facility.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 1
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: Two Replacement Aid Cars
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Purchase two aid cars with equipment $146,000.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
1991 &
Total
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEY014D
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Other Capital Outlay 146 73 73
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Total 146 73 73
Capital Funds Needed 146 73 73
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1
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Total 1 1 1 1
BACKGROUND
Presently the City has one aid unit; however, it is old and needs replacement. The only
reserve aid car available to the City is the unit owned by King County Fire District No.
37. The City needs its own reserve unit in order to provide service in the event of a
breakdown and also to enable the Fire Department to respond to multiple alarms.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The existing aid car has been overhauled, but it has a limited useful life as a front
line piece of equipment.
2. With the increase in industry and family dwellings in our response area, we are
experiencing more aid calls, thus there is a need for a new aid car and a reserve aid
car. Aid cars are more efficient in responding to aid calls.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Buy another used aid car and accept increasing maintenance cost and down time.
J 2. Wait and replace front line and reserve front line aid car with all new apparatus at
higher costs.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 2
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: Replacement Suburban Pumpers
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Purchase two 1 ,500 gpm single stage replacement pumpers for $310,000.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1986 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 310 155 155
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Total 310 155 155
Capital Funds Needed 310 155 155
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1
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Total 1 1 1 1
BACKGROUND
Pumper apparatus are old and need replacement. If replaced, the resale of these
apparatus will generate revenue to the City. Consequently, the delivery time for new
apparatus is twelve to eighteen months.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The age and design of the apparatus to be replaced makes obtaining parts quite
difficult. Some parts are no longer made nor stocked.
2. The amount of use and degree of reliability needed for emergency response dictates
that age, type of use, and serviceability play a critical role in the usefulness of
the apparatus.
3. Two of the oldest apparatus have been repowered and stretched to their maximum front
line serviceability.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Continue to maintain existing apparatus, but face increasing maintenance cost, the
unavailability of parts and higher potential for apparatus failure at an emergency.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority:
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: East Hill -- Paid/Volunteer Fire Station
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Locate a new three bay fire station on East Hill and equip it with an engine. Two acres
of land $108,000. A building of 15,000 square feet.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars) 1991 &
Total
1986-90. 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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/ /-------
Land 108 108
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 1 ,300 1 ,300
Site Improvements 70 70
Other Capital Outlay 162 162
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Total 1 ,640 1 ,640
Capital Funds Needed 1 ,640 1 ,640
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 423 423 423 423
Other Operating Costs 23 23 23 23
Total 441 441 441 441
BACKGROUND
The building that houses Station 74 is seriously deteriorated, does not adequately serve
the Benson corridor and cannot be expanded. The Benson corridor is a high response area
with a very poor response time. Therefore, a replacement station should be priority
consideration.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The projected future growth of commercial establishments and residential units is to
the East. Given increased population and traffic, a station centrally located will
reduce the response time and provide an adequate level of service.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
1 . Delay building, then at a later date and a much higher cost for building and land,
located and build a station on the Benson corridor.
2. Build the station, but place an aid car in place of an engine in the station, thereby
reducing personnel cost by $139,334.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 4
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: W.H. Fire Station and Combined Police/Fire Training Center
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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New fire station and training facility. Reflects only Fire Department cost.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 640 640
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 1 ,900 1 ,900
Site Improvements 600 600
Other Capital Outlay 75 75
Total -3,215 3,215
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Capital Funds Needed 3,215 3,215
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 22 22 22 22 22
Other Operating Costs 20 20 20 20 20
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Total 42 42 42 42 42
BACKGROUND
Build a station to replace Station 76 along with a joint Police/Fire Training Center.The
Center could serve City training needs such as police and fire training City-wide driver
training and general public training in safety and disaster planning. Some revenue may
be generated under alternative 1 . Given the potential for cooperative agreements,
alternative 1 should be seriously considered.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . There is a need to build a station to replace Station 76 which is out of space and
poorly located.
2. Current training facilities for both departments are very inadequate.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Regional training center for Police and Fire and a regional fire station for the Fire
Department. e.g. Kent/Renton/Tukwila.
2. Regional training center for the Fire Department, e.g. Kent/Renton Tukwila.
3. Merge Fire Departments.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 5
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: West Hill Fire Station
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Replace a fire station on the West Hill with a three bay station. Two acres of land
$254,000.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 254 254
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 1 ,300 1 ,300
Site Improvements 60 60
Total 1 ,614 1 ,614
Capital Funds Needed 1 ,614 1 ,614
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 134 134 134
Other Operating Costs 3 3 3
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Total 137 137 137
BACKGROUND
The fire station on West Hill is not strategically placed for current and future service
and there is insufficient room for expansion. The station is limited as the the
apparatus that can be housed.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The location of the existing station does not allow for expansion or proper parking.
2. The proposed new developments have an adverse impact on traffic flow on the West Hill .
The added multidwellings have increased the need for a more centrally located
station to reduce response time.
3. The current workspace is inadequate for apparatus storage.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Delay building and then at a later date build a new station at a much higher cost.
In the mean time, costly remodeling would be required to enable the station to house
replacement apparatus.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 6
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: New Headquarters Station
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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New headquarters station located between the railroad's right of ways.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Anounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
1991 &
Total
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 425 425
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 2,000 2,000
Site Improvements 600 600
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Total 3,025 3,025
Capital Funds Needed 3,025 3,025
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
Salaries & Benefits 537 537 537
Other Operating Costs 15 15 15
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Total 552 552 552
BACKGROU14D
The Fire Department headquarters is inadequate. The present headquarters lacks adequate
space for administration offices, support services (apparatus and Building Maintenance) ,
suppression crew activities, and storage of supplies. Vertical expansion is impossible.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Because of the growth of industry in the north end and the development of new
east-west roads, the present location is hampered by traffic.
] 2. The present station is too small to accommodate the administrative staff, apparatus
maintenance, building maintenance functions and all suppression forces. The building
is incapable of horizontal or vertical expansion.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
I -1 . Build alarger station along the Benson corridor to handle more of the administrative
J suppression and support services and remodel Station 71 to make more space.
2. Build a separate training facility and add an apparatus maintenance facility that can
Joffer maintenance service to other fire departments.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 7
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: Fire Computer System
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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A computer system to handle daily department operations. Computer will be compatible
with other city functions. Computer hardware and software $150,000.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 150 150
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Total 150 150
Capital Fund Needed 150 150
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
The Department presently has limited access to computer services. The development of a
computer system will enhance the department's ability to collect and manage information
needed for everyday operations and for long-term forecasting. This includes the Building
Department and fire prevention functions.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Police and Fire have already established a geocoding system on which we are gathering
information. However, the system needs to be expanded to handle additional
information and to allow for a rapid exchange and use of information in day-to-day
operations as well as on the emergency ground. .
2. There is a need to free management personnel from routine and time consuming
processes such as tracking the permit process, addressing, scheduling of personnel ,
inventory control , training and inspection records, and internal correspondence.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Establish a regional computer system with neighboring fire department.
2. Establish a police/fire computer system.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVED=1ENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 8
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: Fire Communication System
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Maintain and enhance the communication capability of the Fire Department for emergency
communications and disaster operations. Radios and support $158,000 and microwave
$400,000.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 558 158 400
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Total 558 158 400
Capital Funds Needed 558 158 400
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1 1
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Total 1 1 1 1 1
BACKGROUND
Improvements are overdue to make the department's communication system adequate to meet
future demands and to handle large scale emergencies or disasters.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The present radio system has limited frequencies. It is critical that we have the
ability for extra frequencies to handle multiemergencies and/or disasters.
2. The need to communicate at the scene of an emergency is critical . We must be able to
communicate with all units to ensure their safety.
ALTERNATIVES-TO-PROJECT
1 . Continue to install a replacement system, a section at a time, with increasing cost
and potential operational deficiencies.
J 2. Keep present system and have inefficient dissemination and reception of emergency
ground information which could delay effective operations.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 9
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: Valley Com Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Dispatch computerization needs. Includes initial microwave and updated computer $17,000.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 17 17
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Total 17 17
Less: -
Dedicated Funding Sources
Capital Funds Needed 17 17
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
Total
BACKGROUND
Many improvements are overdue to prepare Valley Com for future dispatch emergency
requirements, including 911 .
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Valley Communication is the most cost effective way to provide emergency dispatch and
communications.
2. The cost of telephone lines continues to climb. Microwave systems have a pay-back
and future savings in the long run.
3. The number of emergency calls in the Valley Communication's service area are
increasingly taxing communications.
4. There are no frequencies available to expand.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Have each jurisdiction operate a separate dispatch service at higher costs to all .
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 10
FIRE
PROJECT TITLE: Mobile Data Terminals
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Supply five command vehicles with mobile data computer capabilities.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Other Capital Outlay 40 40
Total 40 40
Capital Funds Needed 40 40
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
Total
. � BACKGROUND
Mobile CRT's will allow command personnel to accurately and efficiently control
incidents. Currently during an emergency, command personnel must rely on memory and/or
information which may not be accurate. Often they must call Valley Communications to
acquire information on available apparatus. This causes reduced quality of decision
making and delayed response of needed apparatus.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . --Mobile--CRT's--allow-command personnel to rapidly access information on special
apparatus available including those apparatus from other jurisdictions.
2. Mobile CRT's will provide command personnel with information about a building's
contents, water supply, hazardous materials or operations, entry and exit points of
the building, life safety of the building, and so on.
ALTERNATIVES TOPROJECT
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1 . Continue to increase work load on Valley Communications and accept accompanying loss
J of quality in decision making and delayed arrival of apparatus.
2. Place terminals in all apparatus.
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City of Kent Appendix K-3
Capital Improvement Program
Public Works Proposal
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1985 Dollars)
1991 &
Total
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Capital Expenditures by Priority
* 1 . Green River Bridge S Central 2,907 2,907
* 2. SR 515 - 196th to S.E. 256th 8,776 2,125 6,651
3. Willis at Central 38 38
4. Upper Mill Creek 510 510
5. Garrison Creek Storage 1 ,350 1 ,350
6. North Central - James 2,304 2,304
* 7. Green River Levy Improvement 753 53 250 250 200
8. LID 306 West Valley Drainage 10,367 3,320 7,047
9. S.E. 240th at 102nd 425 425
*10. Ped & Bicycle Path Imp. 1 ,297 255 210 197 455 180 926
11 . S.E. 252nd at SR 99 - Signal 120 120
12. Shop Rem. & Gravel Strg Bins 225 150 75
*13. Reith Road-S. 256th to 38th 222 222
14. E. Valley Hwy. S. 192nd-180th 2,901 800 2,101
15. Garrison Creek Erosion Control 880 160 200 400 120
16. 76th Avenue S. 212th to 222nd 1 ,257 350 907
17. W. Valley Blvd. Imp. LID 3,619 3,619
18. S. 180th & W. Valley Hwy Int. 600 600
19. S. 180th & E. Valley Hwy Int. 229 229
20. SE 192nd New Route to EV Hwy 7,913 7,913
21 . S 212th & W. Valley Hwy Int. 250 250
22. S.E. 240th & 104th S.E. Int. 80 80
23. S.E. 240th & 116th Int. 138 138
24. 84th Ave. & SR 167 Int. Imp. 50 50
25. General Drainage Imp. 1 ,250 250 250 250 250 250
Projects Planned for 1991 & Beyond
A. 196/200 EV Hwy. New Route 10,580
B. S. 196 & WV Intersection Imp. 142
C. Kent-Des Moines Road & SR 99 116
D. S. 224th and E. Valley Inter. 104
E. New Arterial-Vicinity 224th 6,942
Total Capital Expenditures 48,461 18,958 18,520 9,340 1 ,213 430 18,810
Debt Expenditures
1 . 1966 Non Voted G.O. 26 26
2. 1973 Non Voted G.O. 288 57 57 59 57 58
3. 1978 Non Voted G.O. 485 98 99 95 96 97
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4. LID 301 199 45 42 40 37 35
5. LID 300 273 61 58 55 51 48
6. LID 304 53 12 11 11 10 9
7. LID 297 - Future 294 66 62 59 55 52
8. LID 306 - Future 258 70 66 63 59
9. LID 314 10 2 2 2 2 2
10. LID 318 46 12 12 12 10
11 . LID 313 - Future 132 30 28 26 25 23
Total Debt Expenditures 2,064 397 441 425 408 393
Dedicated Revenue for Capital Exp.
Grants
FAUS - EVH 192nd - 180th (14) 500 500
UAB - N. Central - James (6) 1 ,590 1 $ 90
FED - Green River Bridge (1 ) 2,220 2,220
State-SR 515/196th-256th (2) 8,451 1 ,800 6,651
King County/Renton/Tukwila
Green River Bridge (1 ) 327 327
S. 180th-WVH Intersection (18) 450 450
S. 180th-EVH Intersection (19) 65 65
S.E. 192nd - New Route (20) 3,000 3,000
196/200th-New Route EV Hwy (A) 2,000
New Arterial Vicinity 224th(E) 3,471
LID's
N. Central - James (6) 605 605
LID 306-W Valley Drainage(8) 7,047 7,047
S.E. 240th & 102nd (9) 300 300
Pedestrian & Bike Path (10) 457 130 22 305 780
EVH/S. 192nd to 180th (14) 1 ,075 1 ,075
76th/S. 216th to 222nd (16) 561 350 211
WV Hwy Improvement (17) 3,619 3,619
Contributions
LID 306 West Valley (8) 1 ,200 1 ,200
Drainage Utility
240th & 102nd (9) 125 125
Green River Levy (7) 753 53 250 250 200
Garrison Creek Erosion. (15) 880 160 200 400 120
General Drainage Imp. (25) 1 ,250 250 250 250 250 250
Upper Mill Creek (4) 510 510
Garrison Creek Storage (5) 1 ,350 1 $ 50
LID 306 W Valley Drain. (8) 2,120 2,120
Utility Funds (1 ) (6) 0 2) 259 259
Total Ded. Rev. for Cap. Exp. 37,514 15,768 16,699 3,922 875 250 6,251
Total Dedicated Revenue 37,514 15,768 16,699 3,922 875 250 6,251
City Funded Needed 13,011 3,587 2,262 5,843 746 573 12,559
*Indicates project has received prior funding
City of Kenn Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 1
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Green River Bridge South Central
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Widen functionally deficient bridge to four lanes including installing City water thereon
to service property south of river. To date, $443,000 has been spent on this project.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 2,907 2,907
Total 2,907 2,907
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Water Utility 75 75
County 327 327
Federal Grant 2,220 2,220
Capital Funds Needed 285 285
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
The Federal Government will pay for 80 percent of this project. The City and the County will
share equally the 20 percent match.
JFACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 : The City needs only to pay for 10 percent of the project.
J 2. The four lanes on the bridge will allow the four lanes on the rest of the road to be
fully utilized.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Continue to inspect the bridge and request maintenance by the County.
I 2. The two lane bridge will be a bottleneck as traffic volumes increase.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 2
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: SR 515-196th to S.E. 256th
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Widen existing two lane arterial to five lanes. State project. This is an ongoing
project. To date, $175,000 has been spent.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 2,125 2,125
Other Capital Outlay 6,651 6,651
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Total 8,776 2,125 6,651
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
State Grant 8,451 1 ,800 6,651
Capital Funds Needed 325 325
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
The Benson Highway is a major north-south arterial but it only has two lanes. Future
traffic demand will require five lanes of capacity. Most of the construction funds will
come from the State.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Project is needed to serve planned land use.
2. State is funded to construct SR 515 252nd Street, 242nd Street in 1986 and 236th
Place - 196th Street in 1987.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Construct additional new north-south arterial .
2. Do nothing.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 3
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Willis Street at Central Avenue
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Add a turn lane, grading, draining, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk channelization and
signing. The land needed for this project was acquired in 1984.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 38 38
Total 38 38
Capital Funds Needed 38 38
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
SR 516 is now completed. As a result, increased traffic is being funneled into the
Willis Street portion of SR 516. Much of this traffic turns on Central on its way to
the East Hill . The Kent Transportation Study, developed by Wilsey and Ham, correctly
indicated the need for an additional eastbound lane.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . With this improvement, the traffic level of service will be maintained at "C" even
with the additional traffic generated by the new SR 516 extension.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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I 1 . Plan for a more direct connection to SR 516/Canyon Drive. This alternative would
�J have been feasible eariler, but downtown development has made it impossible.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 4
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Upper Mill Creek Detention Basin
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire two outstanding parcels plus expand the existing storage capacity from 12
acre-foot to 60 acre foot. The land for this project was already acquired for $65,000.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land
Site Improvements 510 510
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Total 510 510
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Drainage Utility 510 510
Capital Funds Needed 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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BACKGROUND
The storm water detention basin was completed in the fall of 1978. However, two
outstanding parcels have been in condemnation with easements to be eventually purchased.
Funding to purchase these parcels was received in 1984. The Drainage Utility Master
Plan identifies this as the least cost alternative to minimizing the flooding along Mill
Creek between Smith Street and SR 167.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The easements will give the City the necessary rights to use the property in
question as a storm water detention facility. The additional storage capacity will
reduce down stream flooding thereby reducing City liability associated with flood
damage.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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Reconstruct the Mill Creek channel from Smith Street to SR 167 (estimated at over
$1 ,500,000).
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 5
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Garrison Creek Storage
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct 100 acre-feet storm water facility on Garrison Creek west of SR 167.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 530 530
Site Improvements 820 820
Total 1 ,350 1 ,350
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Drainage Utility 1 ,350 1 ,350
Capital Funds Needed 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
The City's blaster Drainage Plan reflects significant flow restrictions within the
existing Garrison/Springbrook Creek channel from 212th to 180th Street. Such
restrictions will result in major flooding of the adjacent industrial developments.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Represents the lowest cost method for reducing the flooding in Springbrook Creek.
2. Will result in decreased peak flows downstream.
3. Disruption of Springbrook Creek and effect of fish will be minimized.
4. Locally implementible, not dependent on outside agencies.
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1 . Reconstruct 5000 linear feet of the Garrison/Springbrook channel estimated at
$2,000,000.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 6
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: North Central-James
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Add two way left lane, drainage, paving, sidewalks, landscaping.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 506 506
Site Improvements 1 ,798 1 ,798
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Total 2,304 2,304
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
UAB 1 ,590 1 ,590
LID 605 605
Water Utility 109 109
Capital Funds Needed 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
North Central Avenue from James to 224th serves many businesses which are dependant on
convenient vehicle access. The volume of through traffic on Central makes left turns
off Central difficult. 'This is reflected in the number of rear-end collisions which
involve a left turning vehicle. A two way left turn lane would provide safe storage for
left turning vehicles and would increase the capacity for through traffic. The
Washington State Department of Transportation has constructed a turn signal on Central
from 224th to 228th.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . UAB has presently approved funding of this project.
2. The City has accepted the grant.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 7
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Green River Levee Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Raise height of levee along Green River to eliminate over topping during high river
flows.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 753 53 250 250 200
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Total 753 53 250 250 200
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Drainage Utility 753 53 250 250 200
Capital Funds Needed 0 0 0 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
The Army Corp of Engineers Green River flood study showed a need to improve
approximately one mile of existing levee and construct approximately a half mile of new
levee. Total estimated damage form one flood occurrence is $377 million. Building elev
River flooding would make continued development impractical .
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . With this improvement, catastrophic damages due to Green River flooding would be
eliminated.
2. FEMA's flood plain study would not significantly change upon future updating,
thereby enabling development to continue.
3. City's potential liability exposure would be minimized.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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J1 . Do nothing and increase the City's insurance coverage.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 8
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: LID 306 West Valley Drainage
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construction of a 400 acre-feet storage facility in vicinity of the City's abandoned
sewage lagoon and 12,000 lineal feet of drainage channel .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 10,367 3,320 7,047
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Total 10,367 3,320 7,047
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
LID 7,047 7,047
Drainage Utility 2,120 2,120
City Property Land
Contribution 1 ,200 1 ,200
Capital Funds Needed 0 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
The valley studies identified the improvements necessary to solve the drainage problems
of the area bounded by the Green River, West Valley Highway and S. 212th Street. Major
property owners are highly interested in forming an LID to implement the improvements.
The Drainage Master Plan, however, depicts that a portion of the improvements, namely
the 300 acre-feet storage pond, has regional significance. Approximately 50 percent of
the storage facility's capacity has regional implications.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . City presently owns much of the land involved.
2. Affected property owners are very much interested in forming a participatory LID.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Reconstruct Mill Creek channel from Puget Power right of way and 220th block to
180th Street, approximately $9 - $10 million.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 9
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: S.E. 240th at 102nd S.E.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Add a turn lane, improve 102nd with grading, draining, paving, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, signing, possible signalization, potential LID
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 425 425
Total 425 425
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
LID 300 300
Utility Drainage 125 125
Capital Funds Needed 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
A property owner requested an LID be formed for the widening of James Street from 100th
to 104th and installation of traffic signal at 102nd. Due to lack of support from other
property owners, the request was not pursued. In 1981 , a developer attempting to short
plat other property in the vicinity, requested an LID. At that time, property valuation
_ was insufficient to support the LID. There is a definite need for the improvement to
facilitate a smoother movement of traffic through the area.
JFACTORS-SUPPORTING-PROJECT
1 . Property owners are interested in the improvement and would possibly be supportive
of an LID.
2. Access to adjacent commercial properties could be consolidated at a single point.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
J1 . Prohibit area development which would create the need for the project.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 10
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construction of improved walkways, crossings, and some bicycle paths in various
locations identified on the attached sheet. These projects are high priority needs in
the City-wide Transportation Plan.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 1 ,297 255 210 197 455 180 926
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Total 1 ,297 255 210 197 455 180 926
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
LID 457 130 22 305 780
Capital Funds Needed 840 125 210 175 150 180 146
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
Wilsly & Ham has recommended a series of improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Many of the projects are related to student safety. New developments are required to
provide the necessary facilities but most established neighborhoods lack such
improvements.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Increased safety for school , children and other pedestrians and bicyclists.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Do nothing. As traffic increases, citizen complaints and potential for injury will
also increase.
Pedestrian Improvements
1 . Canyon Drive (SR 516) : Alvord Street to 101st Street. $730,000
Sidewalk and widened outside lane on Southeast side.
2. 104th Avenue S.E. : 262nd to 264th Street Sidewalk on East 22,000
side six foot paved shoulder on West side.
3. 116th Avenue: S.E. 240th Street to S.E. 234th-six foot paved 25,000
shoulder on West side.
4. Reiten Road/Maple Street/99th Avenue/S.E. 267th Street: 231 ,000
Kensington Avenue to City Limits-sidewalk on Northeast side-five
foot paved shoulder on Southeast side.
5. South 212th Street: EVH to Green River sidewalks both sides. 305,000
6. US 99: SR 516 to South 252nd Street sidewalks both sides 780,000
including curb and drainage.
7. SR 181 (Washington Avenue) : Green River to James Street- 130,000
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TOTAL $2,223,000
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 11
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: S.E. 252nd Street at SR 99-Signal
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Span wire signal installation with controller, illumination, detection installation.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 120 120
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Total 120 120
Capital Funds Needed 120 120
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
S.E. 252nd serves a substantial amount of traffic from the residential areas in
southwest Kent. The signal is close to being warranted by traffic conditions. It is
expected that it will be warranted by 1985. We are conferring with the State in hopes
that they will assume responsibility for traffic signals along the entire length of SR
99.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Congestion and collisions are accumulating to the point where it would be worthwhile
to install a traffic signal ..
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 12
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: City Shop Remodel
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Expand City equipment storage shed row and construct storage bins.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 225 150 75
Total 225 150 75
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Utilities 75 75
Capital Funds Needed 150 75 75
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
Existing shed rows do not provide enough space to store City equipment. As such, many
of the more expensive pieces of equipment stay out in the weather all year round. This
is hard on the equipment and leads to early replacement. Also, the City has no storage
bins for its sand and rock. These materials are just stacked in piles which results in
significant waste to both the material and manpower time associated with loading it on
trucks.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Utilities would pay half the cost of the shed rows.
2. Extend equipment's useful life.
3. Save material and manpower.
J ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 13
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Reith Road - South to 38th South
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Reconstruct curve, add left turn lane, bike path, pedestrian shoulder, grading,
draining paving, channelization, lighting, and bikeway. In 1985, $150,000 was spent on
this project.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 222 222
Total ----222 ----222
Capital Funds Needed 222 222
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
BACKGROUND
Reith Road is designated as a collector arterial and is the main connection from the
West Hill area to the Kent Valley. The existing road has an oil mat surface and does
not meet modern design standards for a road of such significance. In addition, the new
West Hill Park is expected to draw traffic to this area.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The existing road is not suited for handling greater amounts of traffic safely.
2. This improvement will safely and effectively serve the transportation needs of the
West Hill community for years. The West Hill Park will have safe and convenient
access.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
-----------------------
1 . Reconstruct Reith Road as a four-lane arterial connecting the new road North of
South 253rd Street and the widened road West of Military Road.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.PROJECTS Department Priority: 14
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: East Valley Highway: S. 192nd - S. 180th Street
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Complete five lane section, drainage, paving, sidewalks, curb and gutter, lighting,
landscaping, underground utilities, and bridge.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 400 400
Site Improvements 2,501 800 1 ,701
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Total 2,901 800 2,101
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
LID 1 ,075 1 ,075
FAUS 500 500
Capital Funds Needed 1 ,326 800 526
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
The-East--Highway used to be designated State Route 1679 and is one of the primary
north-south arterials in Kent. Most of the route has been widened to four or five lanes
from its original two-lane width -- the most recent widening was from S. 212th Street to
S. 192nd Street, immediately South of this proposed project. That section was
completed in 1980.
FACTORS-SUPPORTING-PROJECT
1 . Continued industrial development North of S. 200th Street will increase traffic
volumes on the East Valley Highway.
2. The private railroad crossing North of 190th Street is poorly maintained. Constant
attention is required to maintain the surface in an acceptable condition.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Reconstruct the railroad crossing to match the existing roadway, which would remain
as is.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 15
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Garrison Creek Erosion Control
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construction of 24 acre-feet storage facility in vicinity of 98th Ave. South and S.E.
232nd Street and a six acre-feet storage facility in the vicinity of S.E. 220th and
102nd S.E. .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 160 160
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 720 200 400 120
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Total 880 160 200 400 120
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Drainage Utility 880 160 200 400 120
Capital Funds Needed _ 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
Severe erosion is presently occurring in the canyons. As such, salmon spawning and
rearing are being disrupted and/or destroyed. Also the sediments being deposited in the
valley channels reduces their respective carrying capacity.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Peak flows and associated flooding in Springbrook Creek on the valley floor would be
reduced.
2. Only limited disruption of the existing channel including fish habitat would occur.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Do nothing.
2. Reconstruct the canyon channel in an erosion-proof manner.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 16
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: 76th Avenue South 212th to South 222nd
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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New construction, grading, draining, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lights,
signing, and street trees.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 1 ,257 350 907
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Total 1 ,257 350 907
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
LID 561 350 211
Capital Funds Needed 696 0 696
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
76th Avenue is completed from approximately 222nd Street to 228th Street. This project
would complete the street to 212th. Some of the traffic load would be taken off the
West Valley Highway.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . 76th is now a 1/2 mile long dead end street.
2. 76th Avenue is an oil mat street which is in an extremely deteriorated state due to
� the heavy truck traffic.
3. As the area develops, routes other than the West and East Valley Highways will be
necessary to adequately serve new businesses.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Structurally rebuild the exiting two lanes at a significant City expense to
adequately support the truck loads.
2. Construct parallel route linking 212th to 228th.
City of Kent Final Priority:
PUBLIC WORKS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 17
PROJECT TITLE: West Valley Highway Improvement: Meeker Street - 180th Street
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Complete with drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, underground
utilities, etc. .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 3,500 3,500
Other Capital Outlay 119 119
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Total 3,619 3,619
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
LID 3,619 3,619
Capital Funds Needed 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
West Valley Highway, designated State Route 181 , is one of the primary north-south
arterials in Kent. Most of it is four lane highway with two to four feet wide paved
shoulder. At key intersections it's been widened for a left turn pocket. Limited
sections of the highway have adequate street lighting, but the bulk of it does not. The
drainage system consists of some piped sections, but the majority is an open ditch
system. The State plans to resurface the entire route in 1985.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Industrial development has extensively occurred along the frontage of the highway.
As a consequence, some property owners have expressed an interest in the project.
2. With the State proposing to pay for the resurfacing, the cost to fully upgrade the
street would never be cheaper.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 18
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: South 180th and West Valley Highway Intersection .Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Upgrading the intersection to provide two additional turn lanes on the north and south
legs and to provide an additional turn lane on the east and west legs.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 600 600
Total 600 600
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Proposed Renton and
Tukwila 450 450
Capital Funds Needed 150 150
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
This is an intersection of two important arterials, so heavy turn movements can be
expected. All the turn lanes are needed now.
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1 . Additional traffic-carrying capacity added at low relative cost.
ALTERNATIVES TOPROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 19
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: South 180th and East Valley Highway Intersection Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Additional turn lanes will be constructed.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 229 229
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Total 229 229
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Renton Participation 65 65
Capital Funds Needed 164 164
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
This is an intersection of two important arterials so heavy turn movements can be
expected. All the turn lanes are needed now.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Additional traffic-carrying capacity added at low relative cost.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 20
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: S.E. 192nd/196th New Route SR 515 to East Valley Highway
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construction of five lane roadway from SR 515 to East Valley Highway
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 1 ,920 1 ,920
Site Improvements 5,993 5,993
Total 7,913 7,913
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Proposed King County and
Renton Participation 3,000 3,000
Capital Funds Needed 49913 4,913
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
Traffic generation from planned land use will exceed the capacity of existing east-west
roads.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Existing roads cannot be feasibly improved to the extent necessary to serve planned
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1 . Widen 180th & 208th to six lanes and improve intersections accordingly.
2. Do nothing--allow congestion and collisions to increase to unacceptable levels.
3. Change land use to types which generate less traffic.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 21
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: South 212th and West Valley Intersection Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Provide double left turn lanes and right turn lanes on the north and south legs of West
Valley Highway.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEY014D
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Site Improvements 250 250
Total 250 250
Capital Funds Needed 250 250
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
Backups from the existing left turn lanes regularly measure 1/2 mile. As industrial
development continues in the valley, traffic demand will increase.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Congestion at existing turn lanes is heavy, particularly during peak hours.
2. The intersection is an important one for continued industrial development.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Do nothing and accept higher levels of congestion and collisions. This may
influence new businesses to locate elsewhere.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 22
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: S.E. 240th and 104th S.E. Intersection Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct right turn lanes on the east and west legs of S. E. 240th at 104th S.E. .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 80 80
Total 80 80
Capital Funds Needed 80 80
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
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S.E. 240th is one of the few east-west arterials extending from the East Hill to the
Valley. 104th S.E. is a primary north-south arterial on the East Hill . As traffic
increases and the Benson Highway is widened in unincorporated King County, there will be
more traffic turning onto the Benson Highway.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Additional capacity provided at relatively low cost.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 23
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: S.E. 240th and 116 S.E. Intersection Improvement
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Upgrade signalization and construct additional turn lanes at 240th and 116th.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 138 138
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Total 138 138
Capital Funds Needed 138 138
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
Intersection is signalized now, but there are no turn lanes. As traffic demand
increases, left turn storage lanes and exclusive left turn signal phases will be
required.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Collisions will be reduced.
2. Intersection capacity will be increased.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Prohibiting left turns will move this problem to another intersection.
2. Doing nothing will increase the collision rate due to the mix of turning traffic and
heavy straight-through traffic. In addition, left turns will create a bottleneck.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 24
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: 84th South and SR 167 Intersection Improvement
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct additional lane on the southbound off ramp.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 50 50
Total 50 50
Capital Funds Needed 50 50
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
If a 224th connection is built from the Valley to the East Hill , the SR 167/84th Avenue
interchange will have to be upgraded. State participation is likely. The future layout
will be two left turn lanes plus a right turn lane.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Traffic congestion will cause backups onto the freeway.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Provide more capacity at another interchange.
2. Do nothing and accept the high potential for collision due to stopped cars on the
freeway.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 25
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: General Storm Drainage Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construction of drainage facilities to resolve drainage problems in various locations
throughout the City. These improvements are identified in the Storm Drainage Master
Plan.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 1 ,250 250 250 250 250 250
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Total 1 ,250 250 250 250 250 250
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Drainage Utility 1 ,250 250 250 250 250 250
Capital Funds Needed 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
The Drainage Master Plan identified many localized problems such as flooding of streets
and/or private property, erosion at specific outfalls, and totally deteriorated or
undersized systems or no system at all . All of these problems should be addressed in
the context of the total drainage system.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Extend the life of existing road bed and pavements.
2. Allow effective street maintenance to occur.
3. Reduce the potential for personal injury.
4. Reduce the potential for property damage.
5. Improve the environment.
6. The drainage utility is anticipated to be operational in 1985 for which the
responsibility for these projects would fall under its jurisdiction.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: A
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: S 196/200th-East Valley Highway to Orillia - New Route
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construction of a five lane roadway with bridge over railroad tracks and river.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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1 ,740
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp.
Site Improvements 8,840
Total 10,580
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
County Participation 2,000
Capital Funds Needed 8,580
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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BACKGP.OUND
As vacant land develops, traffic generated will exceed the capacity of the existing
roads to carry it. This project would provide a high capacity link from East Valley
Highway to Orillia Road passing over all the railroads in the area. Another link from
East Valley Highway to Benson Highway is required for best efficiency.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . More east-west street capacity is needed to serve planned land use.
2. This would be the only east-west street in Kent which would not be blocked when
trains pass through the area.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Widen adjacent arterials (S. 180th & S. 212th) to six lanes.
I 2. Provide overpasses over the Burlington Northern & Union Pacific tracks on 180th &
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3. Reduce demand by scaling down planned land use.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: B
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: South 196th and West Valley Intersection Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construction of two additional turn lanes on 196th and upgrade of existing signal .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 142
Total 142
Capital Funds Needed 142
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
This project would beef up the intersection in conjunction with the new east-west
arterial project (192nd/196th).
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Provides extra capacity through the intersection for new east-west route.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . If new arterial is not built, similar improvements would be needed at intersections
on existing east-west arterials.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: C
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Kent-Des Moines Road and SR Intersection
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construction of an additional westbound lane on west leg of Kent-Des Moines Road.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars) 1991 &
Total
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements ----116
Total 116
Capital Funds Needed ----116
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
Additional traffic demand on the SR 99 - SR 516 intersection will require improvements
on both the east and west legs of the intersection. The east leg is under the
ar tment of Transportation.
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FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Increased traffic carrying capacity.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
1 . Build a new east-west route elsewhere.
2. Accept higher levels of congestion and accidents.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: D
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: SR 224th and East Valley Intersection
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Upgrade signalization at intersection. Construct northbound right turn lane, eastbound
left turn lane and westbound left and right turn lanes and two through lanes.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land
Site Improvements 104
Total 104
Capital Funds Needed 104
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS None identified
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BACKGROUND
This intersection is where the proposed 224th arterial would connect with the East
Valley Highway.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Developing vacant land on the East Hill will create the need for more capacity.
This improvement will provide access to planned land use.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Not needed if 224th arterial not built, but James and 208th would have to be
widened to six lanes along with accompanying intersection improvements.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: E
PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT TITLE: Middle Road (New Arterial 224th vicinity)
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct five lane roadway from SR 515 to East Valley Road with northbound on ramp.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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2,090
Site Improvements --4,852
Total 6,942
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
County Participation 3,471
Capital Funds Needed --3,471
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL
NEEDS None identified
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J BACKGROUND
Traffic generation from planned land use will exceed the capacity of existing east-west
roads.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
.� 1 . Existing roads cannot be feasibly improved to the extent necessary to serve planned
land use.
ALTERNATIVES-TO-PROJECT
1 . Widen 208th and James (240th) to six lanes and improve intersections accordingly.
2. Do nothing--allow congestion and collisions to increase to unacceptable levels.
3. Change land use to type which generate less traffic.
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Capital Improvement Program
Parks Proposal
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1985 Dollars)
1991 &
Total
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Capital Expenditures by Priority
* 1 . Golf Course Expansion 900 500 400
* 2. Van Doren's Landing 129 129
3. Kent Commons Parking 250 250
* 4. Riverfront Property 350 350
* 5. Mill Creek Canyon Development 250 100 150
6. Lake Fenwick Park Development 250 100 150
* 7. Ball Field Lights 65 65
8. East Hill Neighborhood Park 500 300 200
9. S. Scenic Hill Neighbor. Park 50 50
10. Riverfront Dike Blacktop 115 75 40
11 . Uplands Park Parking Lot 30 30
12. Upper Mill Creek Canyon Park 340 290 50
13. Riverfront Parking Lot 65 65
14. Green River Restrooms 150 75 75
15. Garrison Creek Park Imp. 70 70
16. Glenn Nelson Park Expansion 500 500
17. Commons Playfield Expan&Park 300 300
18. Performing Arts Center 3,400 3,400
19. Russell Road Park Expansion 1 ,760 1 ,760
20. Campus Community Park 50 50
21 . S Willis Neighborhood Park 60 60
22. Good News Bay Neigh. Park 420 420
23. Riverfront Park Phase I 1 ,000 500 500
24. Orillia District Park 250 250
25. Green River Frontage Trails 100 100
Planned for 1991 & Beyond
A. Sunnycrest Neighborhood Park 260
B. Clark Lake Community Park 1 ,000
C. Mill Creek Woods Green Belt 120
D. Westside Ponds and Wetlands 600
E. Panther Lake Neigh. Park 85
F. Springbrook Neighborhood Park 175
G. T-Bridge Green Belt 80
H. S. Meridian Community Park 525
I. Interurban N. Dist. Park 50
J. Interurban C. Dist. Park 50
K. Interurban O'Briend Dist. 50
JTotal Capital Expenditures 11 ,354 1 ,649 7,375 1 ,730 600 2,995
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1 . 78 G.O. Korry Field 177 36 36 35 35 35
3. Des Moines LID 2 1 1
4. Old Senior Center 25 5 5 5 5 5
5. 1981 Golf Course G.O. 1 ,189 241 239 237 235 237
6. 1984 Golf Course G.O. 1 ,062 213 213 212 212 212
7. 1984 Senior Center G.O. 2,606 522 523 521 521 519
Total Debt Expenditures 5,061 1 ,018 1 ,017 1 ,010 1 ,008 1 ,008
Dedicated Revenue for Debt Service
Golf Course Phase I 470 94 94 94 94 94
Golf Course Phase II 360 90 90 90 90
Total Ded. Rev. for Debt Service 830 94 184 184 184 184
Dedicated Revenue for Capital Exp.
IAC Grants
East Hill (8) 100 100
Orillia (24) 125 125
Clark Community Park (B) 150
South Meridian Community Park 200
Donations
Upper Mill Creek (12) 130 130
Good News Bay (22) 420 420
Westside Ponds & Wetlands (D) 500
King County Participation
Springbrook Neigh. Park (F) 75
Total Ded. Rev. for Cap. Exp. 775 130 100 545 925
Total Dedicated Revenue 1 ,605 224 284 729 184 184 925
City Funding Needed 14,810 2,443 8,108 2,011 1 ,424 824 2,070
*Indicates project has received prior funding.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 1
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Golf Course Expansion
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire additional land to build an eighteen-hole executive course and expand the
athletic field at Russell Road Park.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 500 500
Site Improvements 400 400
Total 900 500 400
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Capital Funds Needed 900 500 400
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Revenue Generated Over Expend. 90 90 90 90
BACKGROUND
The-nine-hole, par 3 municipal golf course has proven to be extremely successful . A
study has shown that expanding the nine-hole to an eighteen-hole executive course would
prove to be equally successful .
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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I 1 . Forty-two acres has already been purchased for the project.
�J 2. There is no other eighteen-hole public course in the Kent area.
3. The project would generate revenue.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 2
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Van Doren's Landing Restroom/Picnic Shelter
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Complete the development of Van Doren's Landing Park by adding restrooms and picnic
shelter.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 129 129
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Total 129 129
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Capital Funds Needed 129 129
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 3 3 3 3 3
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1 1
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Total 4 4 4 4 4
BACKGROUND
State Park acquired this park property which was turned over to the City of Kent for
development and maintenance. The City contributed $29,000 of King County Forward Thrust
funds towards the project, and the property owner donated $30,000. A 50% IAC grant was
received to provide $222,000 worth of development in 1985.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Supported in the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan which shows a need for 60
additional acres of riverfront property by 1987.
2. The Parks Department has received a $111 ,000 grant to develop this site. The grant
was not adequate to include restroom and covered picnic shelters.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 3
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Kent Commons Parking
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire land behind Kent Commons for parking.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 250 250
Total 250 250
Capital Funds Needed 250 250
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1
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Total 1 1 1 1
BACKGROUND
The Kent Commons is losing money because it does not have adequate parking to attract the
large event.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Presently, the facility is losing revenue.
2. An expanded parking lot will serve the public better.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 4
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Riverfront Property
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire two parcels of property totaling approximately 12-1/2 acres adjacent to the Green
River. These two parcels will complete the land acquisition needed to complete Riverfront
Park and allow the Golf Course to be expanded to 18 holes. To date, $150,000 has been
spent on this project.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 350 350
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Total 350 350
Capital Funds Needed 350 350
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OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
Total
BACKGROUND
The City owns Riverfront Park and the golf course expansion property which surrounds
these two important parcels of land. Acquisition of these properties would allow for
proper development of Riverfront Park and the expansion of the municipal Golf Course to
18 holes.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . High priority in the Green River Corridor Plan and Comprehensive Park and Recreation
Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Purchase only one of the properties and obtain an easement across the other.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 5
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Mill Creek Canyon Development
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Extend the maintenance/pedestrian trail from the Mill Creek Earthworks/amphitheater to
Crow Road. Develop parking and a picnic area at the Crow Road access point.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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0
0
Site Improvements 250 100 150
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Total 250 100 150
Capital Funds Needed 250 100 150
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 1 1 1 1
Other Operating Costs
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�) Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks and park development in the mouth of the canyon has been
completed and is drawing thousands of people to the park each year. There have been
numerous requests to develop a trail up the canyon to allow for nature walks and
exploring the park. There is no adequate access to the park from this neighborhood. In
addition, there is no public parking nor a developed picnic area along Crow Road.
FACTORS SUPPORTINGPROJECT
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1 . The project is identified in the Mill Creek Canyon Site Master Plan.
2. The public wants the project.
3. The Park Committee recommended the project.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Develop at a later date.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 6
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Lake Fenwick Park Development
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Extend the park development between the parking lot and the State Game Department boat
launch area. Develop a trail along the entire shoreline of the park and to the lake
island. Provide night/security lighting.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 250 100 150
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Total 250 100 150
Capital Funds Needed 250 100 150
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 2 2 2 2
Other Operating Costs
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Total 2 2 2 2
BACKGROUND
The parking lot is very secluded and cannot be seen from Lake Fenwick Road. As a result,
the park often draws the wrong type of crowd and there has been numerous complaints from
the neighborhood of wild parties. Citizens of West Hill have requested that the park
have additional development so that it will become visible from the road.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The public wants the project.
2. Park Committee recommendation as a 1985 project.
3. Additional development will provide and encourage participation by a different
segment of the population.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 7
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Ball Fields Lights
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Lights installed on Field #2 at Russell Road Park and upgrading the lights at Kent
Memorial Park, Field #2. To date, $15,000 has been spent on this project.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
1991 &
Total
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 65 65
Total 65 65
Capital Funds Needed 65 65
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
Total
BACKGROUND
Of the five fields at Russell Road Park, only Field #2 does not have lights for night
play. Lights on Field #2 at Kent Memorial Park are substandard. Two additional light
poles need to be added.
FACTORS SUPPORTINGPROJECT
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1 . Increased use of the fields.
2. Lighting a field is equivalent to building a new unlit field.
3. Kent Memorial Field #2 lighting is actually unsafe for night play because there are
no lights directed at the home plate area.
ALTERNATIVES TOPROJECT
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1 . Phase project over two years.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 8
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: East Hill Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Develop East Hill Neighborhood Park.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 500 300 200
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Total 500 300 200
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
IAC Grant 100 100
Capital Funds Needed , 400 200 200
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 1 1 1 1
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1
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Total 2 2 2 2
BACKGROUND
A neighborhood park located in this area, next to Sequoia Junior High School , should
contain all of the standard neighborhood park facilities. It would serve existing and
proposed single-family and multi-family developments in the area.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The project is identified in the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Locate park between James Street and 256th, East of Benson.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 9
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: South Scenic Hill Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Develop South Scenic Hill Neighborhood Park.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 50 50
Total 50 50
Capital Funds Needed 50 50
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 1 1 1 1
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1
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Total 2 2 2 2
BACKGROUND
Scenic Hill Park is located adjacent to Scenic Hill Elementary School and has never had
any formal development. The combination park school site would be developed to provide
all the standard facilities for a neighborhood park.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 10
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Riverfront Dike Blacktop
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct a ten-foot wide asphalt path on top of the flood control dike at three
locations: Brisco Park, Soames/Neely property, and around new Golf Course/Lopez property.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 115 75 40
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Total 115 75 40
Capital Funds Needed 115 75 40
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 1 1 1 1
Other Operating Costs
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Total 1 1 1 1
BACKGROUND
This is a phase project with the first phase having been completed in 1983. Uplands
Industries donated the Brisco dike property several years ago with the understanding that
it would be developed by the City.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Safety--provides a jogging/bicycle trail away from the main road.
2. These are important links in developing a bike trail along the Green River utilizing
dike top wherever possible.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 11
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Uplands Park Parking Lot
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Develop a donated site into a parking lot and access point for the Green River and Brisco
Park.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 30 30
Total 30 30
Capital Funds Needed 30 30
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
Total
BACKGROUND
Property was donated to the City as part of the Southcenter Corporate Park plat to
provide parking for users of the Green River bike trail and Brisco Park.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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I 1 . The donator expects this property to be developed.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 12
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Upper Mill Canyon Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire approximately seven acres in Upper Mill Creek and a trail through the property
connecting the existing Mill Creek Park trail to the upper pond area at 104th Avenue.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land 290 290
Site Improvements 50 50
------- ------- ------- _
Total 340 290 50
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Donation 130 130
Capital Funds Needed 210 160 50
------- ------- -------
------- ------- -------
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 1 1 1 1
Other Operating Costs
------- ------- ------- -------
Total 1 1 1 1
BACKGROUND
The City owns approximately 100 acres in the Mill Creek Canyon. This property is a vital
link in continuing the trail from the mouth of the canyon to 104th Avenue.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The project supports Mill Creek Canyon Park Master Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 13
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Riverfront Parking Lot
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Develop the parking lot located at Riverfront Park.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Site Improvements 65 65
Total 65 65
Capital Funds Needed 65 65
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
/Total
BACKGROUND
A make shift parking area has been developed at Riverfront Park. It does not meet City
codes requiring parking areas to be paved and landscaped. The lot is filled to capacity
on nice spring and summer days.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . More cars could be accommodated if the lot were paved and striped.
2. The improved parking would meet City codes.
3. This project would represent the first phase of the development of a park purchased
in the early 1970's.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 14
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Green River Restrooms
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Permanent restrooms along the Green River.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 150 75 75
------- ------- ------- _
Total 150 75 75
Capital Funds Needed 150 75 75
------- ------- -------
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 2 2 2 2
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1
------- ------- ------- -------
Total 3 3 3 3
BACKGROUND
During the year, approximately fifteen major events (fun runs, jog-a-thons, bike-a-thons,
etc. ) are held on the Green River bike route. The starting point of these events is
Russell Road Park which has the only public restroom along the 26-mile course. In
addition to major events, the course attracts many individual groups and families.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Restrooms on the west side of the river would encourage more families to use the
course.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Portable restrooms.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 15
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Garrison Creek Park Improvements
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Handball/racquetball court repairs, improvements and expansion.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 70 70
Total 70 70
Capital Funds Needed 70 70
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
Total
BACKGROUND
These outdoor handball/racquetball courts are too small and are potentially dangerous to
players. The walls separating the courts need to be extended to prevent players from
swinging a racquet and hitting a player in the next court.
d FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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_J 1 . Petition signed by 42 people requesting this project be funded.
2. Safety factors.
3. The Park Committee recommended that this project be submitted in the 1982 Budget.
However, it was not funded.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 16
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Glenn Nelson Park Expansion
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire approximately seven acres adjacent to Glenn Nelson Park. Clear and grub the
underbrush to make the property usable.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 420 420
Site Improvements 80 80
Total 500 500
Capital Funds Needed 500 500
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 15 15 15 15
Other Operating Costs 15 15 15 15
------- ------- ------- -------
Total 30 30 30 30
BACKGROUND
West Hill residents have requested that the City acquire this property to expand the park
and prevent a convenience store from being built on the the site which is zoned
commercial .
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The public wants it.
2. The population in this neighborhood warrants a neighborhood park larger than the
existing ten acre Glenn Nelson Park.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 17
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Commons Playfield Expansion/Parking
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire approximately four acres between Fourth Avenue and Commons Playfield to develop
an entrance, and parking and picnic facilities for Commons Playfield.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 200 200
Site Improvements 100 100
Total 300 300
Capital Funds Needed 300 300
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 2 2 2 2 2
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1 1
Total 3 3 3 3 3
BACKGROUND
Kent Commons Playfield has six baseball and soccer fields, a children playground, and a
jogging trail . People using this facility must park at either the Metro Park and Ride
lot or the Kent Commons parking lot, thus requiring them to cross James Street. There
has been many requests for parking adjacent to the Commons Playfield.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Safety.
2. Numerous requests from the public.
3. Many people use the Commons Playfield.
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ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Install a pedestrian light at the James Street/Interurban crosswalk.
t 2. Acquire two rather than four acres.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 18
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Performing Arts Center
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct a Cultural and Performing Arts Center.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 3,400 3,400
Total 3,400 3,400
Capital Funds Needed 3,400 3,400
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 300 300 300 300
Other Operating Costs 100 100 100 100
Less Revenue Generated (250) (250) (250) (250)
------- ------- ------- -------
Total 150 150 150 150
BACKGROUND
There is no performing arts center in the Kent .area with the exception of a 500-seat
theater at Kentwood High School . There is a need for 1 ,000 to 1 ,200-seat center to serve
the growing demands of the cultural and performing art needs.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Identified as a need in the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
2. Popularity of the programs offered by the Cultural Division and the Kent Arts
Commission.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
-----------------------
1 . Limit programs to utilize alternate facilities as available and affordable.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 19
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Russell Road Park Expansion
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire 22 acres just East of Russell Road Park.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
1991 &
Total
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 1 ,760 1 ,760
Total 1 ,760 1 ,760
Capital Funds Needed 1 ,760 1 ,760
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
--------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 30 30 30 30
Other Operating Costs 18 18 18 18
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Total 48 48 48 48
BACKGROUND
The property is vacant and for sale. Acquisition of this site would allow Russell Road
Park to almost double its facilities. The popularity of slow pitch has maximized the use
of the Russell Road complex.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
1 . Increased use of Russell Road Park to development pressures threaten site which is
zoned multi-family.
JALTERNATIVES-TO-PROJECT
1 . Develop ballfields on Riverfront Park which was acquired with IAC funds to serve as a
passive park. Special authority would have to be received from IAC to permit this
changed in use.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 20
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Campus Community Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Develop the 15 acre Campus Community Park on East Hill . Include trail development,
picnicing and playground development.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 50 50
----- ----- -
Total 50 -
Capital Funds Needed 50 50
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 3 3 3 3
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1 1
------- ------- ------- -------
Total 4 4 4 4
BACKGROUND
The majority of the site will remain wooded to form a buffer between the active
recreation fields at Kent Meridian High School and the residential development to the
West. The development should include children's playground, picnicing, and trail
improvement including an extension of a proposed trail to connect to the Garrison Creek
trail .
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 21
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: South Willis Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Purchase five acres on Valley floor for park. Costs include parking and bank cut for
access to Green River.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 50 50
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 10 10
Total 60 60
Capital Funds Needed 60 60
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1 1 1
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1
------ ------- -------
Total 2 2 2
BACKGROUND
A park site on the river South of the Willis neighborhood would serve that existing
single-family residential area and would also provide increased access to the river
system for the entire Valley community. In addition to the standard neighborhood park
facilities, the proposed park would also require tree planting, parking for the Green
River trail system, and a bank cut for increased access to the river.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 22
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Good News Bay Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire 7 acres on the Valley for a park. Develop in 1988.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 420 420
---- ----
Total 420 420
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Donations 420 420
Capital Funds Needed 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1 1 1
Other Operating Costs 2 2 2
------- ------- -------
Total 3 3 3
BACKGROUND
The area immediately adjacent to the proposed site is zoned multi-family residential and
will be developed in the near future. This site would serve that additional population
and like other neighborhood parks along the river, would provide increased access to the
river system for the entire community. This park should include all standard
neighborhood park facilities as well as off-street parking and additional planting.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Development pressure threatens the site.
2. Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 23
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Riverfront Park Phase I
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Develop Riverfront Park, which is located across Russell Road from Russell Road Park.
Improvements to include picnicking, playfields, parking, riverfront amenities, trails,
etc. .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 1 ,000 500 500
------- ------- -------
Total 1 ,000 500 500
Capital Funds Needed 1 ,000 500 500
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 10 10 10
Other Operating Costs 5 5 5
------- ------- -------
Total 15 15 15
BACKGROUND
The park was acquired in the early 1970's and has undergone not any development with the
exception of a makeshift parking lot built by City crews.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Would add to and complement the Russell Road athletic complex.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 24
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Orillia Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire five acres on the Valley floor and develop a park in a commercial/industrial
area.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 250 250
Total 250 250
Capital Funds Needed 250 250
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1 1 1
Other Operating Costs 1 1 1
------- ------- -------
Total 2 2 2
BACKGROUND
This park would provide a rest stop/picnic area for both the Green River trail system and
the Interurban Trail . Located in the rapidly expanding commercial and industrial area
between Tukwila and Kent, it would also serve the recreational needs of that daytime
population. It should contain the standard facilities for commercial/industrial district
parks.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 25
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Green River Frontage Trails
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire select parcels along the Green River to complete a portion of the Green River
riverfront trail system.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
La I nd 100 100
Total 100 100
Capital Funds Needed 100 100
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1 1
Other Operating Costs
------- -------
Total 1 1
BACKGROUND
Implementation of the entire system will require close coordination and cooperation
between many jurisdictions. The development of the system of roads and dikes into a
viable bike, hiking, and jogging trail will depend primarily on the property owners and
easement rights along the river. As the system comes into being, some of the facilities
to be added should include benches, viewpoints, fencing and underpasses where required,
and fishing and boating access points. Development money will be requested in 1990 and
beyond.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: A
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Sunnycrest Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Establish a five acre neighborhood park on West Hill .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
----------------------------------------------- -------
Land 50
Site Improvements 210
Total 260
Capital Funds Needed 260
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1
Other Operating Costs 1
Total 2
BACKGROUND
The Sunnycrest area of West Hill is currently not well served with neighborhood park
facilities. Linda Heights is a small park with little room for expansion due to the
proximity of Interstate 5 on the west side and developed residential areas on all other
sides. A Sunnycrest neighborhood park should contain all of the standard neighborhood
facilities except for athletic fields which are provided by Sunnycrest Elementary School .
If the Washington National Guard Army becomes available for this park, the existing
structures would provide additional facilities for future expansion of many of Kent's
cultural and educational programs.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Identified in Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: B
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Clark Community Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Establish 35 acre park on East Hill .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 1000
Total 1 ,000
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
IAC Grant 150
Capital Funds Needed ----850
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
20
Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs ----_6
Total 26
BACKGROUND
Though residential development is taking place on East Hill , a good deal of open space
still exists around and near Clark Lake. This special resource site could be linked by
rltrails to Meridian Junior High School and King County Woodlands property, both located to
the north. The recreational opportunities afforded by the combination of park types
would serve as a community center for the central and western portions of the East Hill
suburbia.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Purchase on a contract.
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: C
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Mill Creek Woods Green Belt
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Develop green belt/rest stop at the intersection of Mill Creek and the Green River.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Land
120
Total 120
Capital Funds Needed 120
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1
Other Operating Costs
Total -------
BACKGROUND
One of the last remaining riparian woods is located at the intersection of Mill Creek
(West Hill ) and the Green River. It should become a natural area along the Green River
trail system and provide a rest stop along the nearby Interurban Trail . Development
would be minimal . Short trails and picnic facilities should be provided with some
parking just off West Valley.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: D
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Westside Ponds and Wetlands
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Acquire 60-85 acres for green belt/park on the valley floor.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 600
Total 600
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Donations 500
Capital Funds Needed 100
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits
I Other Operating Costs
_ 1 Total
` ) BACKGROUND
J Regulation and acquisition of this section of land along the west side of Green River
would provide a green belt along the Green River trail system and act as a buffer between
the trail and proposed multi-family residential development to the west. Development of
this site would be minimal but should include an access trail , some open meadows, and
some wildlife viewing and picnicking facilities.
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1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: E
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Panther Lake Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Establish a neighborhood park, rest stop, and picnic area in conjunction with Panther
Lake Elementary School .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 75
Site Improvements 10
Total 85
Capital Funds Needed 85
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1
Other Operating Costs 1
Total 2
BACKGROUND
Panther Lake is another rapidly growing section of East Hill and this neighborhood park
would serve an increasing population in conjunction with Panther Lake Elementary School .
The park should provide all standard neighborhood facilities and a rest/picnic area on
the proposed trail along South 208th Street.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan .
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: F
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Springbrook Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Establish a neighborhood park, possibly in conjunction with King County and/or Renton, on
East Hill .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 75
Site Improvements 100
Total 175
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
King County 75
Capital Funds Needed 100
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1
Other Operating Costs 1
Total 2
BACKGROUND
Located in another area of increased residential development, this park in conjunction
with Springbrook Elementary site should accommodate all of the neighborhood recreation
needs of that expanded population.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: G
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: T - Bridge Green Belt �-
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Rest area for Green River and Interurban trails, open meadows, restrooms, picnic, trails,
parking.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land
80
Total 80
Capital Funds Needed 80
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 1
Other Operating Costs 1
Total 2
BACKGROUND
This section of the river has some riparian vegetation. The area would serve as a stopping
point along the Green River trail system and a rest stop for travelers on the nearby
Interurban Trail . Some open meadows should be provided as well as restrooms, picnic
facilities, trails and some off-street parking.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: H
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: South Meridian Community Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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East Hill Community Center pool , gym, auditorium, meeting rooms, etc. , active recreation.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 525
Other Capital Outlay
Total 525
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
I 200
AC
Capital Funds Needed 325
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 60
Other Operating Costs 15
Total 75
BACKGROUND
This 35-acre site is to provide active recreation facilities for the growing East Hill
area. The site is physically related to the Meridian Junior High and to the proposed
Clark Lake Natural Resource Park. The site is also well suited for the location of a
future East Hill community center facility to include a pool , gymnasium, auditorium,
meeting room, etc. .
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: I
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Interurban North Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Commercial/industrial park, rest stop and picnic area along Interurban Trail .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 50
Total 50
Capital Funds Needed 50
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
---------------------------
Salaries & Benefits 3
Other Operating Costs 2
Total 5
BACKGROUND
Like Valley Center, O'Brien and Orillia this would be a commerciall/industrial
neighborhood park located to provide a rest stop and picnic area along the Interurban
Trail .
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
--------------------------
1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: J
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Interurban Central Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Commercial /industrial neighborhood park, rest stop and picnic area along Interurban
Trail .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 50
Total 50
Capital Funds Needed 50
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 3
Other Operating Costs 2
Total 5
BACKGROUND
This park would be a standard commercial/industrial neighborhood park. Located along the
Interurban Trail , it would serve as a rest stop/picnic area for the users of that trail
and the proposed Cross Valley Trail on South 228th Street.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: K
PARKS
PROJECT TITLE: Interurban O'Brien Neighborhood Park
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Commercial/industrial neighborhood park, rest stop and picnic area along the Interurban
Trail .
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Site Improvements 50
Total 50
Capital Funds Needed 50
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
Total
BACKGROUND
This park would be standard commercial/industrial neighborhood park.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Use of Interurban trail .
2. Identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Appendix K-5
Capital Improvement Program
General Government Proposal
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1985 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
Capital Expenditures by Priority
* 1 . Library 2,150 150 2,000
2. City Hall Expansion 450 150 300
3. Telecommunication System 425 85 85 85 85 85
4. Geocoding System 300 100 200
5. Computer Systems Enhancement 1 ,125 225 225 225 225 225
Total Capital Expenditures 4,450 460 2,560 810 310 310
Debt Expenditures
Voted City Hall G.O. 173 86 87
Non Voted City Hall 185 37 37 37 37 37
Total Debt Expenditures 358 123 124 37 37 37
Total Expenditures 4,808 583 2,684 847 347 347
Dedicated Revenue for Debt Service
Property Taxes - Excess Levy 173 86 87
Dedicated Revenue for Capital Exp.
Telecommunication Savings 425 85 85 85 85 85
Total Ded. Rev. for Cap. Exp. 425 85 85 85 85 85
Total Dedicated Revenue 598 171 172 85 858 85
JCity Funding Needed 4,210 412 2,512 762 262 262
*Indicates project has received prior funding.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 1
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PROJECT TITLE: New Library
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Construct a new 20,000 square foot library building, freeing up the current location for
future City Hall consolidation and expansion. In 1984, $150,000 was set aside for land
acquisition.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
-----------------------
(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
-----------------------------------------------/ /-------
Land 150 150
Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 1 ,600 1 ,600
Site Improvements 200 200
Other Capital Outlay 200 200
------- ------- -------
Total 2,150 150 2,000
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Capital Funds Needed 2,150 150 2,000
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Operational costs will be paid for by King County with the City of Kent contributing a
fixed amount adjusted annually based on the potential increase in the City's property tax
levy. With this formula, there will be no incremental operational costs as a result
of this project.
BACKGROUND
The City Hall Master Plan completed in 1983 indicates the need to expand City Hall work
space by 1985. The Library Board noted in December of 1983 that they would be out of
room soon in their 16,000 square foot site and recommended construction of a new 20,000
square foot facility. At this time the best alternative appears to be the construction
of a new library allowing the expansion of City Hall work space into the current library
building.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The Library would require additional space by 1986.
2. Building, Planning and Engineering could be located in one building.
3. Additional space will be needed by other City departments in 1986.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 2
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PROJECT TITLE: City Hall Expansion (Remodeling)
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Remodel the old library space in 1987 to accomplish the City Hall expansion. The
Engineering, Planning, and Fire/Building Departments will relocate to the old library
space. Phase II of this project involves the remodeling of City Hall . $150,000 will be
set aside for this project in 1987.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Bldg. & Bldg. Imp. 400 150 250
Site Improvements 5 50
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Total 450 150 300
Capital Funds Needed 450 150 300
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits
Other Operating Costs
Total
BACKGROUND
The City Hall Master Plan was completed in December 1983. The plan identified the City
Hall expansion needs to the year 2000 noting that based on historical growth, there will
be a need for additional space. One of the options identified in the plan was the use of
the Library facility for the expansion of City Hall . This alternative allows the entire
City Hall complex to remain in one place but requires the building of a new Library
which is described in another capital improvement sheet. The best use of the library, as
identified in the City Hall Master Plan study, would be to house the Engineering,
Planning, and Fire/Building Departments. This concept would allow better coordination of
activity between these departments.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 .. It meets the City Hall space needs to the year 2000.
J2. The project would allow for better coordination of the departments that serve the
building community.
3. The community would benefit from having a new and more modern library facility.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 3
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PROJECT TITLE: Citywide Telecommunication System
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Purchase or lease/purchase a Citywide Telecommunication System to include simultaneous
voice and data transmission.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEY014D
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Other Capital Outlay 425 85 85 85 85 85
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Total 425 85 85 85 85 85
Less:
Dedicated Funding Sources
Costs savings 425 85 85 85 85 85
Capital Funds Needed 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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The costs associated with the one half-time person for traffic analysis and the contract
for maintenance services on the system will be made-up by savings on a five-year lease
purchase agreement.
BACKGROUND
With the divestiture of AT&T and the deregulation of the telecommunications industry, the
City has acquired the responsibility for the total management of its communication
system. Preliminary studies indicate that a network of microcomputers, communicating
with one another and with the main frame, would provide the City with a modern cost
efficient telecommunications system. The increase in labor productivity is expected to
be quite substantial .
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . The City has the capability to manage its own system.
2. Cost savings.
3. Need for office automation.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
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1 . Purchase our existing system from Pacific Northwest Bell .
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 4
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PROJECT TITLE: Geocoding System (Geographical Based Information System)
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Obtain a complete stand-alone geographical based information computing system.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 300 100 200
Capital Funds Needed 300 100 200
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Salaries & Benefits 15
Other Operating Costs 18
Total 33
BACKGROUND
At this time Kent land use data cannot be updated easily since there is no computer
storage system. The geocoding system would provide the computer storage system needed
to allow updating on a regular basis. Since land use data are needed often, for for such
projects as the recently completed, East Hill Plan, West Hill Plan, West Hill P1an,Design
Study, Zoning Code, Agricultural Program, Central Business District, Adult Use Water
Quality Program, and Community Profile, the current collection cost is high. In
addition, the geocoding system would facilitate the analysis of data. Types of data
collected and analyzed would be: land use, demographic (household size, population, low
and moderate income by census tracts) , employment, housing stock, natural systems
(creeks, vegetation, soils) , status of projects (landscaping, off street parking) , vacant
land and data from special studies such as affordable housing and agricultural
preservation.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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_ 1 . Quantifiable dollar savings through nondu licative data collection would have been
approximately $130,000 on the recently completed projects listed above.
2. Readily available for use by other departments when operational .
J3. System will partially pay for itself through sale of data to the general public.
l ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT
`� 1 . Wait until the County gets a system and buy into it.
City of Kent Final Priority:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Department Priority: 5
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PROJECT TITLE: Computer Systems Enhancement
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Provide improved computer systems for all City departments, as outlined in the Automation
Plan. Since the Plan is due in mid 1985, figures shown below represent preliminary
estimates at this time and are in addition to computer-related requests shown elsewhere
in this document. The final figures will depend on several factors including: the number
and scope of systems approved for implementation, timing and availability of
"off-the-shelf" solutions, the degree of complexity related to "integration needs"
between different City systems and users, etc. . Estimates include hardware, software,
consultant(s), contractor(s), and minor facility changes. Excluded are supplies,
maintenance and any departmental personnel costs.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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(Amounts in Thousands and in 1986 Dollars)
Total 1991 &
1986-90 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 BEYOND
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Other Capital Outlay 1 ,125 225 225 225 225 225
Capital Funds Needed 1 ,125 225 225 225 225 225
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS
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Increased departmental operations costs should be offset or absorbed by decreased costs
elsewhere as productivity improves. Supporting operations costs . from Information
Services depend on overall system complexities/inter-relationships and levels of support
required for effective operation. Automation Plan will address this matter more
specifically.
BACKGROUND
An Automation Committee has been organized representing all City departments. This
committee, with the assistance of a consultant, is now developing an Automation Plan to
indentify: where we are, where we need to be and why/when, evaluate alternatives and
costs, and formulate a Plan.
FACTORS SUPPORTING PROJECT
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1 . Substantial decreases in cost of computer technology as compared to increasing
manpower cost.
2. Dollar savings through nonduplicative data collection.
ALTERNATIVES TO PROJECT None identified
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