2004, 05-11 Regular MeetingAGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 11, 2004 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL AT REDWOOD PLAZA
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
Council Request.; all Electronic Devices be Turned Of During Council Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Pastor Ken Hein, Star Road Baptist Church
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
COMMITTEE, BOARD. LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Proclamation: Older Americans Month
Proclamation: Tourism Week
PUBLIC COMMENTS For members of the Public to speak to the Council regarding matters NOT on
the Agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit remarks to three minutes.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of Municipal Code- Chris Bainbridge
2. CONSENT AGENDA Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. A
Cauncilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
a. Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2004
b. Approval of Study Session Minutes of May 4, 2004
c. Approval of Claims in the amount of $1.635,047.52
d. Approval of April 30. 2004 payroll of $(47,048.56
NEW BUSINESS
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -017 Adopting Municipal Code - Chris Bainbridge
[public comment]
4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -018 Establishing Salary Commission - Councilmember Munson
[public comment]
5. Proposed Resolution 0.4 -014 E.dgecliff Property Allocation for Road Use - Nei( Kersten
[public comment]
6. Motion Consideration: Spokane Transit Authority Ballot Issue: Two, five - minute presentations
[public comment]
7. Motion Consideration: Authorize PLUS Software Agreement - Nina Regor [public comment]
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Maximum of three minutes please: state your name and address for the record)
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: [no public comment]
8. International Trade Alliance Presentation - Roberta Brooke
9. Library Advisory Committee Update - Nina Regor
10. Managed Competition Discussion - Morgan Koudelka
I. Cable Franchise Rene«al Process - Morgan Koudelka
12. Aquifer Protection Area Program Reauthorization -Neil Kasten
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE SCHEDULE
Regular Council Meetings are generally held 2nd and 4" Tuesdays, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Council Study Sessions are generally held 1", 3"` and Sth Tuesdays, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Other Tentative Upcoming Meetings /Events:
May 12, 2004, 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Community Mtg, East Valley High School. 12325 E.Grace
May 18, 2004, 6 :00 p.m., Council Study Session: Media Relations Training
June 2, 2004, 6:30 p.n. Comprehensive Plain Commtottty Mig, Grccnacres Elementary School
June IS -18, 2004. Association Washington Cities Conference Ocean Shores
Jim 15, 2004 - No Council Study Session or Council Meeting
June 17, 2004, 6.:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Community Mtg, Spokane Valley Nazarene Church
Jame 26, 2004 - Half Day Council Retreat
July 6, 2004 - No Council Study Session or Council Meeting
NOTICE: Indi„ duals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to aceammodate physical. hearing. or other
impairments, please conum the City Clerk at (509) 921 -1000 as soon as possible set that arrangements may he nude.
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PRO
CITY ST OWE VALLEY, WAS2[IN92ON
WHEREAS: May 2004 marks the 21st anniversary of the designation of National
Tourism Week emphasizing the economic impact of travel and
tourism, and showing appreciation to the travelers who make it
happen; and
WHEREAS: the U.S. Congress and a Presidential Proclamation urge citizens to
observe the week with "the appropriate ceremonies and activities;"
and
WHEREAS: tourism brings $505.9 million to the regional Spokane economy on
an annual basis; and
WHEREAS: the hospitality and travel industry in the Spokane region sustains
nearly 9,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS: Spokane Valley recognizes the importance of our hospitality industry
in providing and retaining jobs, generating revenue for local
businesses, generating tax revenue that benefits all citizens, and
promoting our wonderful region as a travel destination,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael DeVleming, Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley,
in the State of Washington, do hereby proclaim. May 7th through May 16th 2004
as:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of
the City of Spokane Valley to be affixed this 11t1 day of May 2004.
TOURISM WEEK IN THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
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CITY OE SPOKANE VALLEY; WASJ[IwgTON
WHEREAS, Spokane Valley is home to many generations of citizens aged 60 years old or
older; and
WHEREAS, the older citizens of Spokane Valley are representative of an unprecedented trend
in the nation's demographic makeup; and
WHEREAS, older persons are, as citizens and community members, entitled to lives of dignity
and independence, free from the fears, myths and misconceptions about aging; and
WHEREAS, as America grows older, each community must strive to understand and address
the evolving challenges and needs of our older citizens and the people who care for them; and
WHEREAS, our society is dependent upon the nurturing, support, and resources shared
between generations, and benefits from our mutual efforts to meet the needs of America's older
persons and those who love them.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Mayor Michael DeVleming, on behalf of. the City Council of the City
of Spokane Valley, Washington, proclaim the month of May 2004 as
in the City of Spokane Valley; and I encourage all citizens to work together to promote, improve and
increase awareness and understanding of older American's issues.
"Older Americans Month"
Dated this day of May, 2004
MICHAEL DEVLE
Meeting Date: 04 - 27 - 04 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business x new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of Spokane Valley Municipal Code
BACKGROUND:
Steps to codification:
August, 2003 we signed contract with Code Publishing in Seattle
October 21, 2003: mailed hard copies of all ordinances to Code Publishers
A draft of the Municipal Code was sent to Council for review
First Reading of the ordinance was April 27 , after which Council set the public hearing for May II
In keeping with statutory requirements, notice of this public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the
Valley News Herald, on April 30, 2004. The hearing was also noted on our wcbsite.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Chris Bainbridge
ATTACHMENTS :
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
DRAFT
MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Mayor DeVleming called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Attendance:
Councilmembers:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Richard Munson, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
Staff:
Dave Mercier, City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Stanley Schwartz, City Attorney
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Steve Worley, Senior Engineer for CIP
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor DeVleming led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Bill Dropko of Greenacres Christian Fellowship Church led the invocation.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: City Manager Mercier stated that he would like to add item 12a: "Spokane
County's Calculation of Committed Flowage to the Treatment Plant." It was moved by Mayor
DeVleming and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to approve the amended agenda. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
Councilmember Munson: reported that he will be attending an AWC Meeting Friday concerning policy
statements the AWC will be presenting to several cities in June.
Councilmember Taylor: stated that he attended the Board Meeting for the Spokane Valley Chamber of
Commerce, at which time there was no quorum but a briefing was received from the STA regarding the
benefits of the proposed sales tax increase.
Deputy Mayor Wilhite: explained that she attended a meeting of the Economic Development Council and
that Mr. Eliassen will likely discuss the content of that meeting tonight; that she also attended a County
Commissioner Meeting regarding wastewater.
Councilmember Flanigan: said that he and Councilmember Denenny attended the Regional Board of
Health meeting last week; and that he also attended the Health District's awards banquet for years of
service.
Councilmember Denenny: said that regarding the Regional Board of Health meeting, the meeting was
well attended, that the issue of fluoridation was on the agenda, and that there is a sense that anothcr
initiative may come before the Board at a later time.
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MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor DeVleming reported that the first "State of the City" presentation was held
last week, that it was well received, and he thanked Council and staff for their assistance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None were offered.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Couplet Option 2A
Public Works Director Kersten explained that Steve Worley will be giving a PowerPoint presentation on
this issue, and that afterwards, the floor will be opened for public comment. Engineer Worley went
through the presentation explaining option 2A, the other two options under consideration, the options not
being considered, frontage road challenges, concerns and suggestions.
Mayor DeVleming invited public comment:
Lynn Hostetter, 4710 S. Farr Road: said he speaks on behalf of those who enjoy bike lanes, and wanted
to know if bike lanes would be incorporated into this option. Public Works Director Kersten said all
options include bike lanes.
Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; none was offered. After council discussion
concerning the issue, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to
remove Option 2A from ficrther consideration. Councilmember Munson said he would prefer continuing
investigation of developing the frontage road concept including estimated cost. Councilmember Taylor
stated he feels funds would be better served investing in more cross - streets and right -of -way acquisition.
Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor DeVleming, Deputy Mayor Wilhite, Councilmembers Schimmels,
Taylor, Flanigan, and Denenny. Opposed: Councilmember Munson. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried.
2. CONSENT AGENDA.
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the consent agenda, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve the consent agenda. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor.
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -001 Towing Ordinance — Cary Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Denenny to approve Ordinance 04 - 001. Deputy City Attorney Driskell
discussed the issues of concern in relation to the ordinance, as outlined in his Request for Council Action
form dated April 27, 2004. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
Kay Seek, owner of Victoria's .Towing: said she is not completely happy with the ordinance but will
support it and asked Council to look at companies that do not do police tows, that don't have inspected
equipment, and that don't have adequate insurance.
Rodney Sanki, owner of Bulldog Towing: said he is content with the ordinance.
Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; none was offered. Councilmember Munson
cominended Attorney Driskell for his diligence in this issue. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
4. Second Readin Proposed Ordinance 04 -015 Amendin 2004 Bud et— Ken Thomson
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Cormcilnrember Flanigan to approve Ordinance 04 - 015. Finance Director Thompson explained the
amendments necessary to the budget as outlined in section one of the ordinance. Mayor DeVleming
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invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unan mous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
5. First ReadingProposed Grading Ordinance 04-016 — Tom Scholtens
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilmember Flanigan to suspend the rules and approve Ordinance 04 -016. Building Official
Scholtens gave the background concerning the need for this ordinance, and said that this ordinance
updates testing standards, provides new definitions and has been reorganized into a better working
document to enable adequate preparation of building sites, parking Tots and earthen berms. He added that
the Department of Community Trade and Economic Development offered no comment, and that the
proposed ordinance is supported by the Spokane Valley Community Development and Public Works
Departments. Councilmember Munson suggested adding the definition of critical areas on page five, and
to change the wording on page eight, subparagraph three to read "and requiring no more than 20 feet."
As maker of the motion and seconder, Mayor DeVleming and Councilmember Flanigan stated they had
no objection to the changes. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried to approve the
ordinance with the two noted changes.
6. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -017 Adopting Municipal Code — Chris Bainbridge
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance by title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to advance Ordinance 04 -017 to a second reading at a date to be
determined Clerk Bainbridge explained that this is the first step in passing the ordinance to adopt the
municipal code, that the draft code has been sent to council for review, and that she is in the process of
proofreading the document. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
7. Proposed Resolution 04 -012 Designating Change Order Authority — Cary Driskell'Neil Kersten
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the resolution title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilmember Munson to approve Resolution 04 -0.12. [Councilmember Munson left the room.] Public
Works Director Kersten explained that to facilitate city business and provide for the convenience of those
who provide goods and services, there is a need for the City Manager to have authority to execute
changes in the scope of work on City projects, and that this resolution provides that authority, as noted in
the resolution specifically under section 1. [Councilmember Munson returned to the dais.] Mayor
DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
8. Motion Consideration: Setting May 11, 2004 as the date for a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of
the Municipal Code — Chris Bainbridge
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to set May 11 as a public
hearing to consider adoption of the municipal code. Mayor .DeVleming invited public comment; none
was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried. A copy of the Draft Municipal Code will be made available at the receptionist desk
9. Motion Consideration: Ratification of CenterPlace Change Orders —Neil Kersten/Steve Worley
Engineer Worley explained the issue and added that the first change order is now no longer needed; and
in that regard, it was suggested to refer to listed change order 112 as order #1. it was proved by Mayor
DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Munson to approve change order 111. Mayor DeVleming
invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC CONIMENT: Mayor DeVleming invited public comment. None was offered. Mayor
DeVleming called for a recess at 7:05 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
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10. Economic Development Council Presentation — Jon l:liassen, EDC President
EDC President Jon Eliassen stated that he wanted to inform Council of that they were doing with the
funds awarded them from the City, and went on to explain his two -page written "Quarterly Status Report
January- March, 2004."
11. Stonnwater Swale Evaluation -Scope of Services —Neil Kersten
Public Works Director Kersten highlighted his included April 1 memo, and stated that tonight he seeks
council concurrence to proceed with the engineering study and design which will be integrated into the
design manual. Director Kersten said the estimated cost is $45,000, that funds are available within the
budget, and that staff is working cooperatively with Spokane County and the City of Spokane in the
development of the manual. Council concurred to proceed.
12. Report on Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board Decision — Cary Driskell,
[City Attorney Schwartz left the dais to excuse himself from the discussion] Deputy City Attorney
Driskell began by stating that City Attorney Schwartz has not taken part in any proceedings between the
City of Liberty Lake and the City of Spokane Valley. Attorney Driskell then gave the background of the
issue as noted on his April 27 Request for Council Action form, which also explains the results of the
hearings held a few weeks ago, and added that he has been instructed to draft the final order to have to the
Board by May 7, 2004.
12a. Spokane County's Calculation of Committed Flowage to the Treatment Plant — Dave Mercier/Neil
Kersten
City Manager Mercier reported that he met with County Commissioners this morning, and is concerned
specifically with two situations: (1) the ability of Spokane County, in planning to expand the sewer
capacity, to receive a discharge permit; and (2) the date when current capacity with the County and the
City of Spokane fails to keep up with demands of service. Mr. Mercier said that County staff is working
to calculate what the amount, of committed capacity is versus today's flow, and added that we would like
to know how many new developments the County can grant based on available sewer. Mr. Mercier said
the STEP program must also be taken into consideration as there are still about 9,000 septic tanks that
could be eliminated, but those sewer connections need to be made. Mr. Mercier then explained the
scenarios as shown on the supplied information from Mr. Rawls.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Munson
that Council retreat to the conference room for an Executive Session regarding employee performance;
that the estimated time is no greater than 45 minutes, and that the Council will come back and adjourn.
Council adjourned into executive session at 7:50 p.m. Mayor DeVleming declared Council out of
executive session at 8:24 p.m., and at 8:25 p.m. it was moved by Councilmember Flanigan and seconded
by Councilmember Denenny to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
ATTEST: Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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Attendance:
Council.members:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Rich Munson, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
M[r'UTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session
May 4, 2004, 6:00 p.m.
Staff:
Dave Mercier City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Neil K.ersten, Public Works Director
Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Steve Worley, Sr. Engineer for CIP
Greg McCormick, Long Range Planning Manager
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Scott Kuhta, Long Range Planner
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Mayor DeVleming opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., welcomed all in attendance, reminded everyone
that this is a study session and requested that all electronic devices be turned off for the duration of
the meeting.
Employee introductions: Building Official Scholtens introduced Kelly Sammeli, new Code Enforcement
officer, most recently from Prescott Arizona. Council welcomed Kelly to the City.
1. Consultant Presentation of Communi v Survey Results — Gre ' McCormick
Long Range Planning Manager McCormick introduced Gayla Smutny, Ph.D. of Clearwater Research,
Inc. Dr. Smutny explained that Clearwater Research has been working with the Community
Development Department in design and execution of a telephone survey with a random sample of 400
Spokane Valley adults. She explained that the survey was conducted as part of the City's comprehensive
planning process, its major purpose was to gather representative community input on a variety of
planning - related issues, and that the survey data was collected from March 18 to April 7, 2004. She
added that the majority of respondents (83 %) indicated they thought Spokane Valley was headed in the
right direction; however, respondents did identify a number of important issues facing Spokane Valley
and concerns about the economy and planning- related matters were among top issues identified. After
presenting the PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Smutny stated that overall results were positive, it appears
respondents are happy with the quality of life here and are supportive of planning issues. Manager
McCormick added that results from the survey will be used to develop priorities in the Spokane Valley
Comprehensive Plan.
2. CenterPlace Construction Status — Mike Jackson
Parks and Recreation Director Jackson gave a PowerPoint presentation which included topics of
construction progress, possibility of finishing the second floor of the conference wing, college lease,
locating Parks and Recreation at CenterPlace, reservation and scheduling, and the Senior Center Ad Hoc
Committee. In response to a question concerning the suggestion of Parks and Recreation moving to
CenterPlace, City Manager Mercier said that there are a number of individuals trying to conduct programs
in a small space, that along with parking and the flow of material and people, the cost of occupation of the
current building space must also be considered (about $14.00 a square foot), and that one scenario would
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be to avoid usage of square feet in this building by moving Parks and Recreation there, that there would
be some loss of proximity in doing that, but we are wired by computer and phone and that of all
departments, the one most easily severable would be Parks and Recreation; that this is merely in the
discussion phase and staff wanted to bring the idea to Council attention. In response to a question
concerning hiring a manager for CenterPlace, .Director Jackson said he hopes to have someone hired
approximately six months before construction completion.
3. Adult Entertainment Hours of Operation — Cary Driskell
Deputy City Attorney Driskell gave a short recap of this issue, and included an update of case law
including explanations of Renton vs. Playtime Theater; a case from the City of Los Angeles; and another
example from an Arizona case from the 9 Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorney Driskell said that federal
case law is in a state of flux concerning hours of operation of these establishments, that the City of
Tukwila introduced studies of secondary adverse impacts, wanted certain businesses closed, but that the
court disagreed. Attorney Driskell also stated that the Supreme Court offers a higher level of protection
in this regard. Discussion ensued regarding the four facilities within our city limits, and that three of
those facilities have voluntarily restricted hours of operation; and lack of calls or complaints to the police
department. It was then moved by Councilmember Munson to ask staff to develop an ordinance that will
restrict the operating hours of these facilities. Discussion continued on leaving the situation as it is or
further addressing the issue, with several Councilmembers expressing a desire to leave the situation as is.
The motion died for lack of a second.
4. Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT for Barker Road Bridge Replacement — Steve Worley
Engineer Worley explained that the existing Barker Bridge needs to be replaced, and this Local Agency
Agreement provides that the City, as lead agency, will commission the design work and provide for
project construction. He stated that the City's work would be under the guidance and support of
WSDOT, and that previously budgeted local match for this project will be saved since the project is now
100% funded by a Federal Bridge Replacement Grant. It was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve the local agency agreement with WSDOT for Barker
Road Bridge. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried
5. Fuel Tax Grant Distribution A eement with Trans ortation Improvement Board for Barker Road
Project, and Bowdish/24 Avenue Project — Steve Worley
Engineer Worley stated that we received a TI grant for both projects, that TIB has given authorization to
proceed with the preliminary design phase, and before we can request grant reimbursement for costs, the
attached Fuel Tax Grant Distribution Agreements must be signed. Deputy Mayor Wilhite also mentioned
that the crosswalk for crossing Bowdish to the school needs re- painting. It was moved by Councilmember
Munson and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve the Fuel Tax Grant Distribution
Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board for the Barker Road Project, and the
Bowdish/24` Avenue Sidewalk Project. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions: none. Motion carried.
6. Proposed Establishment of Salary Commission — Councilmember Munson
Councilmember Munson said that in discussing the evaluation process for staff to make sure staff
members are properly compensated, council felt it would be a good time to look at council's time and
efforts, that the most efficient way to ensure citizen input would be to have a salary commission, and that
this draft ordinance would accomplish that. However, Councilmember Munson added, he would like to
see a specified period of time, perhaps one year or one and one -half years, for the tens as other councils
can re- establish a commission if they felt one was needed. After brief discussion, it was council
consensus to move forward with this ordinance for a first reading May 11.
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7. Advance Agenda Additions — Mayor DeVleming
Councilmember Denenny stated that he would like to add a presentation from the Health District
regarding helmet safety. Councilmember Munson said he would Like to place something on the next
agenda regarding the Spokane Transit Authority proposed sales tax increase. It was agreed to also ask
Joel Crosby to speak.
8. Council Check -in — Dave Mercier
City Manager Mercier asked Council if they had any concerns to address, and the receipt of a letter from a
University resource officer concerning flashing lights was mentioned. City Manager Mercier said he
would like to consult with the Police Chief before proceeding on the issue. Other discussion included
reimbursement to organizations in connection with the hotel /motel funds, in particular, use of funds for
building issues and the potential liability issues for the City, compared with promotional services and the
series of problems in an arrangement between one entity and another agency. Mr. Mercier said he
anticipates the committee will meet again to hear a request for consideration, and that the committee will
then make recommendation for full council consideration.
9. City Manager Comments — Dave Mercier
City Manager Mercier reported on the meeting held today at the Ramada Inn concerning wastewater
issues; that various entities participated including the City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Liberty Lake, the Sierra Club, representatives from federal agencies, and some entities from
Idaho; that everyone involved are working to identify options to deal with the various concerns, including
a suggestion that EPA more forward faster to implement their TMDL study. In other issues; Mr. Mercier
said he is in receipt of a letter from the Spokane Valley YMCA concerning the construction of their skate
park and that they have requested a donation of 140 yards of top soil, which soil is in stockpiles across the
road from them; that Mr. Mercier estimates the market value to be $10.00 per yard plus the cost to haul
the material off site. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to
declare 140 yards of soil as surplus and make that soil available for use by the .YMCA. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor DeVleming stated that there would be no executive session for pending litigation. It was then
moved by Deputy Mayor Wilhite and seconded by Councilmember Denenny to adjourn into executive
session for approximately 40 -45 minutes with regard to employee performance, and that council expects
to take no action upon return to the dais. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions; Nate. Motion carried.
Council adjourned into executive session at 7:35 p.m.; executive session was extended another fifteen
minutes, and at 8:50 p.m., Mayor DeVleming declared Council out of executive session; it was then
moved and seconded to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
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Item: Check all that apply: x consent
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Claims: Voucher listing total for April 23, 2004 and May 4, 2004
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
Approve claims for 4/23/04 in the amount of $ 166,262.20
Approve claims for 5/04/04 in the amount of $ 1,468,785.32
TOTAL CLAIMS $ 1,635,04752
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Ellen Avey
ATTACHMENTS Voucher Lists
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
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❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
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Date Vendor
4/23/2004 000427 76 /CIRCLE K FLEET SERVICES
4/23/2004 000335 ALTON'S TIRE
4/23/2004 000271 BAINBRIDGE, CHRISTINE
4/23/2004 000109 COFFEE SYSTEMS INC
4/23/2004 000035 CORPORATE EXPRESS
4/23/2004 000028 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
4/23/2004 000410
4/23/2004 000137
4/23/2004 000022
4/23/2004 000266
4/23/2004 000484
Invoice
4761808
06 -82383
42204
20138
51353022
1217 /Mar -AprO4
1225 /Mar -AprO4
1332 /Mar -AprO4
1563 /Mar -AprO4
5045 /Mar -AprO4
GRIFFIN PUBLISHING INC. 04211
HUPPIN'S HI -FI. PHOTO & VIDEO S1265002
INLAND BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC 50929
JAMES, GAY 42104
MOONEY & PUGH CONTRACTORS 11
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
PO #
40118
Description /Account
VEHICLE FUEL
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
COFFEE
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
PRINTING
DIGITAL CAMERAS
EMPLOYEE ID BADGE
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
40129 CENTERPLACE CONSTRUCTIO
Total :
Page: 1
Amount
578.20
578.20
50.05
50.05
20.00
20.00
97.56
97.56
260.33
260.33
48.87'
577.01
390.86
0.28
345.35
1,362.37
965.33
965.33
873.45
873.45
17.30
17.30
40.73
40.73
77,021.00
77,021.00
Page: 1
vchlist
04/23/2004 9:10:43AM
Bank code : apbank
Voucher
4693
4694
4695
4696
4697
4698
4699
4700
4701
4702
4703
4704
4705
Date Vendor
4/23/2004 000036 OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN
4/23/2004 000483 PARTNERS MORTGAGE CO.
4/23/2004 000016 PETROCARD SYSTEMS
4/23/2004 000322 QWEST
4/23/2004 000176 RASKELL, SANDRA
4/23/2004 000297 SCHOLTENS, TOM
4/23/2004 000067 SIGNS NOW
4/23/2004 000172 SPOKANE COUNTY ENGINEER
4/23/2004 000090
4/23/2004 000424
4/23/2004 000323
4/23/2004 000406
4/23/2004 000451
Invoice
Vote, k`'r List
Spokane Valley
243520139
ADV -10-04
C422648
Apr -May04
042104
42004
116 12257
04 -20
SPOKANE COUNTY INFORMATION, ; 40456
SPOKANE COUNTY UTILITES, STOR 4
SPOKANE COUNTY UTILITIES March04
SPOKANE REGIONAL CVB 30804
SPOKANE REGIONAL SPORTS, COM 041204
PO #
40122
40108
Description /Account
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PERMIT REFUND
VEHICLE FUEL
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
40126 TRAVEL ADVANCE; LODGING
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
SIGNS
ENGINEERING SERVICES
COUNTY GIS SERVICES
Total :
Total :
Total :
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Total :
SEWER UTILITY CHARGES
TOURISM PROMOTION
TOURISM PROMOTION
Total :
Total :
Total :
rage: 2
Amount
270.65
270.65
300.00
300.00
28.97
28.97
36.82
36.82
389.13
389.13
175.42
175.42
306.46
306.46
19,262.50
19,262.50
6,074.21
6,074.21
4,243.54
4,243.54
24.50
24.50
27,360.00
27,360.00
23,087.65
23,087.65
Page: 2
vchlist
04/23/2004 9:10:43AM
Bank code : apbank
Voucher List Page: 3
Spokane Valley
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO 1* Description /Account Amount
4706 4/23/2004 000419 SUMMIT LAW GROUP 21011 ATTORNEY FEES 228.00
21634 ATTORNEY FEES 1,283.50
Total: 1,511.50
4707 4/23/2004 000093 THE SPOKESMAN REVIEW March 04 ADVERTISEMENTS 819.15
Total : 819.15
4708 4/23/2004 000167 VERA WATER & POWER March04 STREET LIGHTING /SIGNAL POW 588.38
Total : 588.38
4709 4/23/2004 000460 W.S.A.S.C. 41904 REGISTRATION 255.00
Total : 255.00
4710 4/23/2004 000118 WA ST BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD BRB 579 -04 DOCUMENT COPIES 126.00
BRB 580 -04 DOCUMENT COPY COSTS 116.00
Total : 242.00
29 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total : 166,262.20
29 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 166,262.20
I, the undersigned, do certify under penalty of perjury,
that the materials have been furnished, the services
rendered, or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is Just, due and an unpaid obligation
against the City of Spokane Valley, and that I am
authorized lo authenticate and certify to said claim.
Finance Director Date
Page: 3
1
vchlist
05104/2004 9:04:26AM
Bank code: apbank
Voucher
4721
4722
4723
4724
4725
4726
4727
4728
4729
4730
Date Vendor
4/30/2004 000037 AMERICAN LINEN
4/30/2004 000485 BARTON JEEP
4/30/2004 000052 BEST BUY SPOKANE EAST
4/30/2004 000035 CORPORATE EXPRESS
4/30/2004 000246 EAST SPOKANE WATER DIST #1
4/30/2004 000106 FEDEX
4/30/2004 000208 GIBSON, JAMES
4/30/2004 000079 GOSS, SHELLEY
4/30/2004 000288
4/30/2004 000117
INTERNATIONAL
JOURNAL NEWS
Invoice
384756
9063
51204
49813556
ApriI2004
1- 748 -30655
43004
42304
75289107
CODE COUNCIL 0767305 -IN
PUBLISHING 24024
24179
24180
24181
24219
24220
24221
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
PO #
40130 VEHICLE; JEEP CHEROKEE
40042
40113
Description /Account
FLOOR MAT SERVICE
COMPUTER HARDWARE
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
WATER UTILITY CHARGES
Total :
OVERNIGHT SHIPPING CHARGE
Total :
MILEAGE
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
MANUALS
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Total :
Total :
Total :
Page: 1
Amount
67.47
67.47
12, 200.01
12,200.01
162.14
162.14
271.38
271.38
3.90
3.90
50.07
50.07
54.00
54.00
120.16
4,50
124.66
152.69
152.69
45.75
63.75
69.75
44.25
43.50
73.50
77.25
417.75
Page: 1
vchlist
05/04/2004 9:04:26AM
Bank code : apbank
Voucher
4731
4732
4733
4734
4735
4736
4737
4738
4739
4740
4741.
4742
Date Vendor
4/30/2004 000012
4/30/2004 000193
4/30/2004 000487
4/30/2004 000311
4/30/2004 000084
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS May 2004
4/30/2004 000147 PEARSON, SUSAN
4/30/2004 000149 PIP PRINTING OF SPOKANE
4/30/2004 000415 ROSAUERS U -CITY
4/30/2004 000003 ROYAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS
4/30/2004 000324 SCWD #3
4/30/2004 000172 SPOKANE COUNTY ENGINEER
4/30/2004 000001 SPOKANE COUNTY TREASURER
SPOKANE VALLEY YMCA
SPRINT PCS
STANDARD REGISTER
Invoice
INV001909512
1330026748
554815
554817
ApriI04
Apri12004
March04
32604
3/15 -4/15
4979948
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
5618533 -APO4
Apri104
04 -21
PO #
40107
Description /Account
DISPLAY AD
CITY HALL RENT
OFFICE SUPPLIES
MEETING PROVISIONS
MEETING PROVISIONS
Total :
Total :
42804 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
Total :
Total :
COPY EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Total :
WATER UTILITY CHARGES
Total :
ENGINEERING SERVICES
COUNTY CONTRACT SERVICES
LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRAC
JAIL SERVICES
TOURISM PROMOTION
CHECK STOCK
Total :
Total :
Total :
CELL PHONE PLAN CHGS & ACC
Total :
Page: 2
Amount
70.00
70.00
22,738.68
22,738.68
20.00
20.00
138.81
138.81
61.72
19.89
81.61
447.53
447.53
25.52
25.52
186,174.89
186,174.89
217,279.50
980, 564.33
20,631.72
1,225,496.72
18,000.00
18,000.00
1,297.79
1,297.79
512.54
Page: 2
i
vchlist
05/0412004 9:04:26AM
f
Voucner List
Spokane Valley
3
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description /Account Amount
4742 4/30/2004 000084 000084 STANDARD REGISTER (Continued) Total : 512.54
4743 4/30/2004 000488 SUKUP, MARINA 42304 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 20.00
Total : 20.00
4744 4/30/2004 000177 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE SC newsletter POSTAGE 175.51
Total : 175.51
4745 4/30/2004 000337 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 0000Y3F950174 GROUND FREIGHT CHARGES 21.70
Total : 21.70
4746 4/30/2004 000023 VERISIGN, INC. 3300138825 ON -LINE PROGRAM REGISTRAT 59.95
Total : 59.95
26 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total : 1,468,785.32
26 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,468,785.32
I, the undersigned, do certify under penalty of perjury.
that the materials have been furnished, the services
rendered. or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just, due and an unpaid obligation
against the City of Spokane Valley. and that I am
authorized to authenticate and certify to said claim.
Finance Director Date
Page: 3
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Meeting Date: 5- 11 - -04 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: x consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE :
Payroll for Period Ending April 30, 2004
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Payroll for period ending 04- 30 -04: Salary: $ 99,121.30
Benefits: $ 47,927.26
$147,048.56
STAFF CONTACT: Daniel Cenis
ATTACHMENTS
Request for Council Action
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 04 -27 -04 City Manager Sign -off:
x new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -017 Adopting Municipal Code
BACKGROUND:
Steps to codification:
August, 2003 we signed contract with Code Publishing in Seattle
October 21, 2003: mailed hard copies of all ordinances to Code Publishers
A draft of the Municipal Code was sent to Council for review
First Reading of the ordinance was April 27 , after which Council set the public hearing for May 11
In keeping with statutory requirements, notice of this public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the
Valley News Herald, on April 30, 2004. The hearing was also noted on our website.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance 04 -017 Adopting the Spokane
Valley Municipal Code
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Chris Bainbridge
ATTACHMENTS :
1
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 04-017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS COMPILED, EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY CODE
PUBLISHING COMPANY OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, AS THE OFFICIAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON.
WHEREAS, Code Publishing Company of Seattle, Washington has contracted with the City of
Spokane Valley, Washington, to prepare the Spokane Valley Municipal Code, as authorized by RCW
35A.21.130; and
WHEREAS, Code Publishing Company has responsibility to compile, edit, and publish the Spokane
Valley Municipal Code to be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2004, the Spokane Valley City Council set a public hearing for May 11,
2004 regarding the adoption of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code and notice of the public hearing was
published in accordance with RCW 35.21.530; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley City Council held a public hearing on May 11, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley City Council has inspected the Spokane Valley Municipal Code and
is satisfied that it is a correct and accurate codification of the ordinances of Spokane Valley, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley City Council is satisfied that the provision of RCW 35A.21.130 has
in all ways been compiled with;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,
WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Code Adopted. The Spokane Valley Municipal Code, as compiled from the ordinances of
the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, is hereby adopted as the official code of the City of Spokane Valley,
Washington on file in the office of the City Clerk. One copy of the Spokane Valley Muncipal Code shall be
kept in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
Section 2. Title, Citation, Reference. The Code shall be known as the "Spokane Valley Municipal
Code" and it shall be sufficient to refer to said Code as the "Spokane Valley Municipal Code" in any
prosecution for the violation of any provision thereof or in any proceeding at law or equity. It shall also be
sufficient to designate any ordinance adding to, amending, correcting or repealing all or any part or portion
thereof as an addition to, amendment to, correction of, or repeal of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code.
Further reference may be had to the titles, chapters, sections and subsections of the Spokane Valley Municipal
Code and such reference shall apply to that numbered title, chapter, section or subsection as it appears in that
Code.
Section 3. Reference Applies to Amendments. Whenever a reference is made to the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, that
reference shall apply to all amendments, corrections and additions heretofore now or thereafter made.
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Section 4. Codification Authority. This Code consists of all of the regulatory and penal ordinances
and certain of the administrative ordinances codified pursuant to RCW 35A.21.130.
Section 5: Noncharter Code City Status. The City is classified as a noncharter code city, governed by
the provisions of Chapter 35A.13 RCW under the council- manager plan of government, and endowed with all
of the applicable rights, powers, privileges, duties and obligations of a noncharter code city as established by
law.
Section 6: Recordation. The City Clerk is directed to forward to the Secretary of the State of
Washington, a certified copy of the ordinance codified in this chapter as provided in RCW 35A.02.040.
Section 7: Definitions The following words and phrases whenever used in this Code shall be
construed as defined in this section unless from the context a different meaning is intended, or unless a
different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly directed to the use of such words or phrases:
(1) "City" means the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, or the area within the territorial City limits of the
City of Spokane Valley, Washington.
(2) "City Council" means the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley.
(3) "County" means the County of Spokane.
(4) "Mayor" means the Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley.
(5) "Oath" includes affirmation.
(6) "Shall" and "Must" are to be interperted as mandatory language and not permissive language.
(7) "May" is to be interpreted as permissive language and not mandatory language.
(8) "Written" includes printed, typewritten, mimeographed or multigraphed.
Section 8. Grammatical interpretation. The following grammatical rules shall apply in this Code
unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Gender. Any gender includes the other gender.
(2) Singular and Plural. The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
(3) Tenses. Words used in the present tense include the past and the future tenses and vise versa.
(4) Use of Words and Phrases. Words and phrases used in this Code and not specifically defined shall be
construed according to the context and approved usage of the language.
Section 9. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall
not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City.
PASSED by the City Council this day of May, 2004.
ATTEST: Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Ordinance to adopt City Code Page 2 of 3
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Approved as to Form:
Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
Ordinance to adopt City Code Page 3 of 3
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 05 -11 -04 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin, report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : First Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -018 Establishing Salary
Commission
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
In an ongoing effort to evaluate compensation for the entire city staff, Council believes it to be
appropriate to include their compensation in that evaluation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Advance Ordinance 04 -018 to a second reading
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
CONTACT: Councilmember Munson
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 04 -018
DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON SETTING THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS,
CREATING AN INDEPENDENT SALARY COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND SET THE
SALARIES OF TIIE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS, PROVIDING FOR OTHER
MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 14.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 14 set the interim compensation allowed for the newly elected Mayor
and Councilmembers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it serves the interests of the City to have a separate,
independent commission establish the future salaries of the Mayor and City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature through R.CW Chapter 35.21 authorizes cities,
towns and counties to create an independent salary commission to set the salaries of elected officials; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.21.015, the action fixing the salary by a commission
supersedes any other provision of City ordinance related to the fxing of salaries for elected officials.
follows:
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington ordains as
Section I. Salary Levels Established.
A. Councilmembers. Each City Councilmember shall be entitled to receive a salary of four
hundred dollars (5400.00) per month, payable on the last day of each calendar month, unless said day is a
holiday or weekend, then said salary shall be paid the Friday before the last day of the month.
B. Manor. The Mayor shall be entitled to a salary of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per
month, which is twenty-five percent (25.00 %) greater than Councilmember salaries, payable on the last
day of each calendar month, unless said day is a holiday or weekend, then said salary shall be paid the
Friday before the last day of the month.
C. Adjustment by Independent Salary Commission. If the City's Independent Salary
Commission establishes a salary schedule for the Mayor and Councilmembers, those salaries will take
effect at the times, in the amounts, and under the conditions established in the schedule as provided by
law.
Section 2. independent Salary Commission.
A. Creation of Independent Salary Commission. There is hereby established for the City of
Spokane Valley an Independent Salary Commission.
B. Purpose. The purpose of the Independent Salary Commission shall be to review and
establish the salaries of the Mayor and the Councilmembers.
C. Comyosition. The Independent Salary Commission shall consist of five (5) members
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
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Ia. Compensation. The Independent Salary Commission shall serve without compensation.
E. Term. The term of appointment is one (1) year.
F. Qualifications.
1. Each person appointed to serve as a member of the independent Salary
Commission shall be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the City of
Spokane Valley for at least one (1) year immediately preceding such appointment
and while serving on the Commission, and a registered voter in Spokane County.
2. No officer, official, or employee of the City or any of their immediate family
members may serve on the Commission. "Immediate family member" as used in
this section means the parents, spouse, siblings, children, or dependent relatives
of the officer, official, or employee, whether or not living in the household of the
officer, official, or employee.
G. Operation.
1. The Independent Salary Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from
among its members. The Independent Salary Commission may establish and
adopt rules of procedure for the efficient and fair conduct of its business.
2. The City Manager shall appoint staff and make available supplies and equipment
to assist the Independent Salary Commission in preparation of its reports and
records.
3. Any communication from the Independent Salary Commission to any member of
the City Council while reviewing the schedule of salaries, shall be in writing and
made part of the record of the Commission's proceedings.
4. The Independent Salary Commission shall keep a written record of its
proceedings, which shall be a public record in accordance with state law, and
shall actively solicit public comment at all meetings which shall be subject to the
Open Public Meetings Act.
5. The first meeting of the Independent Salary Commission shall occur no later than
June 23, 2004, and the Commission shall review and, if it so determines, amend
and file its schedule of salaries with the City Clerk no later than August 2, 2004.
6. Three (3) members of the Independent Salary Commission shall constitute a
quorum and the affirmative vote of three (3) members shall be sufficient for the
decision of all matters and the transaction of all business.
H. Responsibilities. To determine the appropriate rate of compensation, the Independent
Salary Commission shall assess the market rate of compensation for elected city officials and study the
relationship of salaries to the duties of the Mayor and the City Councilmembers. Salaries shall be
established by an affirmative vote of not less than three (3) members.
1. Removal. A member of the Independent Salary Commission may only be removed
during the term of office for cause such as incapacity, incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in
office or for a disqualifying change of residence.
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J. Filing Date- Salary Schedule. The Independent Salary Commission shall file its salary
schedule with the City Clerk who will publish the schedule two (2) times, at least one week apart, in the
official newspaper of the City. The second date of publication shall be considered the official filing date
of the salary schedule.
K. Effective Date — Salaries . The Commission's salary schedule will become effective in
the amounts, at the times, and under the conditions established in the schedule unless a referendum has
been filed in accordance with Section 3 of this Ordinance. Once filed, the schedule shall be incorporated
into the City budget without further action of the City Council or Salary Commission. Salary adjustments
established by the Commission that result in a salary increase are effective immediately as to all
Councilmembers and /or the Mayor, regardless of their terms of office. If the salary adjustment
established by the Commission results in a salary decrease, the decreased salary shall be effective at the
commencement oldie incumbent's next subsequent term of office.
Section 3. Referendum.
A. Salary Schedule subject to Referendum Petition
1. The Commission's adopted salary schedule shall be subject to referendum
petition by the people of the City. A petition must be filed with the City Clerk
within thirty (30) days after the official filing date of the salary schedule. In the
event of the filing of a valid referendum petition, the salary increase or decrease
shall not go into effect until approved by a vote of the people.
2,
Section 4. Repeal.
Referendum measures under this section shall be submitted to the voters of the
City at the next following general or municipal election occurring thirty (30) days
or more after the petition is filed, and shall be otherwise governed by the
provisions of the State Constitution or other laws generally applicable to
referendum measures.
B. Referendum Statement. A referendum statement on a petition shall be phrased in the
following language:
Should the salary schedule filed with the City Clerk of the City of
Spokane Valley by the independent Salary Commission on
be repealed in its entirety? Your signature on this petition indicates your
vote in favor of repeal of the attached salary schedule in its entirety.
A copy of the salary schedule or ordinance to such referendum petition shall be attached to
each referendum petition for the information of the parties requested to sign such petition.
C. Initiative provisions applied to referendum process. All state law provisions applicable
to the form of the petition and sufficiency of signatures required for an initiative petition as set forth
herein, and to the submission to the vote of the people as set forth herein, shall apply to a referendum
petition and to the salary schedule sought to be defeated thereby.
D. Referendum — Effective Date — Record. If a majority of the number of votes cast on the
referendum oppose the salary schedule or ordinance, such salary schedule or ordinance shall be deemed
repealed following the certification of the vote.
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Ordinance No. 14 passed by the City Council January 7, 2003 relating to salaries of the Mayor
and Councilmembers is repealed in its entirety.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect
the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication of this Ordinance or
a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY WASHINGTON
this day of , 2004.
ATTEST:
Section 5. Severability.
Section 6. Effective Date.
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Stanley Schwartz, Interim City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON
By:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 11, 2004 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business EJ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information
0 admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Park Road Right -of -Way Acquisition — Edgecliff Park
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City Resolution No. 03 -043 accepting the
conveyance of Park Properties from Spokane County, City Resolution No. 03 -037 Adopting the
2004 -2009 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (which included the Park Road Project).
BACKGROUND: This project will widen Park Road to a 3 -lane section with bike lanes, curbs,
gutters and sidewalks. The project design includes a dedicated right turn lane at Park Road and
8 Avenue and standard turn radiuses for the curb and sidewalk at Park Road and 6 Avenue.
Approximately 2006 square feet (0.06 Acres) of Edgecliff Park property is needed as additional
right -of -way to construct these improvements. Maps of the areas to be transferred are attached
for reference.
Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director, reviewed the proposed plans and approves the
transfer of park property for use as public right -of -way for the improvement to Park Road.
OPTIONS: 1) Approve the transfer of park property to right -of -way and proceed with the
project as designed, or 2) do not approve the transfer and have the project redesigned to
eliminate the right -turn lane at 8th Avenue and process a design deviation for modifying the
standard turn radiuses for the curb and sidewalk at 6th Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve the Resolution authorizing transfer of
Edgecliff Park property for use as public right -of -way for the proposed Park Road
improvements.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten, Steve Worley
ATTACHMENTS Resolution, maps
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 04-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY
WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING TH.E USE OF A PORTION OF EDGECLIFF PARK FOR
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE WIDENING OF
PARK ROAD FROM et AVENUE TO 2" AVENUE.
WTIEREAS, through City Resolution No. 03 -043 the City accepted the conveyance of Park
Properties from Spokane County;
VaREAS, on September 9, 2003 at a duly scheduled regular meeting, the City Council
authorized the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County that related to the ownership,
operation and maintenance of parks within the City;
WHEREAS, to facilitate the widening of park road from 8 Avenue to 2 Avenue as a three -lane
road with a bike lane, curbs, gutter and sidewalk including a right turn pocket at Park Road and 8
Avenue, it is necessary to utilize approximately 2,000 square feet (0.06 acres) of Edgecliff Park Property
along the northeast and southeast corners of the Edgecliff Park Property all as legally described on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein (hereinafter "Park Property ");
WHEREAS, the use of the Park Property for a City street is a public use within the City of
Spokane Valley that promotes the public benefit including improvement of a City Street to facilitate the
movement of pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles;
WHEREAS, the property described in Exhibit "A" shall only be used by the City for street and
related purposes that serve the public interest;
ATTEST:
WHEREAS, the City accepted public comments on this Resolution before the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
The Council finds and declares that the use of the Edgecliff Park Property described on Exhibit
"A" is a public use and necessary for the improvement of Park Road from 8` Avenue to 2 Avenue all as
set forth on the plans and specifications that are on file with the Director of Public Works. The use of the
property on Exhibit "A" shall be solely for street and related public purposes.
This Resolution shall serve as the conveyance document authorizing the use of Edgecliff Park
Property as described in Exhibit "A" for the street and public purposes set forth herein. In the event it is
necessary to execute additional documents to complete the conveyance, the City Council authorizes the
City Manager to execute the same.
Adopted this day of May, 2004.
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
City of Spokane Valley
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Resolution O4-013 Page 1 of 1
EXHIBIT A
PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 35241.4101
That portion of Tract 5 of AM1 LADED MAP OF
REMT..NGTON PARK, as per plat thereof recorded in
Volume "3" of Plats, Page 39, lying Southeasterly and
Easterly of the following described line:
BEG TINNING at a point on the South line of Tract 5, said
point being 31.00 feet West of the Southeast comer thereof;
thence N 42 °54'07" E to a point on a line that is 12.00 feet
West of and parallel with the East line of Tract 5; thence
Northerly along said parallel line, a distance of 104.89 feet;
thence N 10°53'12" E to a point where this line intersects
with the East line of Tract 5, and the terminus of this line
description;
TOGETHER WITH that portion of Tract 5 lying Easterly
and Northeasterly of the following described line:
BEGINNING at a point on the North line of Tract 5, said
point being 27.00 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof;
thence Southerly along a line that is 27.00 feet West of and
parallel with the East line of Tract 5, a distance of 1.8.00
feet; thence Easterly along a line that is 18.00 feet South of
and parallel with the North line of Tract 5, a distance of
17.00 feet; thence S 47 °07'40" E to a point where this line
intersects with the East line of Tract 5, and the terminus of
this line description.
Located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast
Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 24, Township 25 North, Range
43 East, W.M., City of Spokane Valley, County of
Spokane, State of Washington.
Meeting Date: 05 -11 -04 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Motion Consideration: Spokane Transit Authority Ballot Issue:
Two, five- minute presentations
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Public Transportation in our Spokane Region
Following the passage of 1 -695, the state legislature eliminated the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax, which provided
about 40% of Spokane Transit's operating revenue. By Washington state law, local sales tax is the only means
av^ "able to support public transportation other than operating revenue (fares).
If approved, the measure increases the sales
tax by 0.3 %. This amounts to 3 cents on a
$10 purchase. The
revenue would
replace funding lost
when the state Motor
Vehicle Excise Tax
was eliminated in
2000, and it would
preserve the current
service. It allows
Spokane Transit to
provide the same
levels of local bus
service, paratransit
service for people
with disabilities, and
commuter vanpools
that it provides at present and to explore alter-
natives for system enhancement and growth.
Such alternatives would be explored in depth
with the community prior to implementation.
Election Day is May 18, 2004
Goals
2004 -2008
additional
• Over four years, increase bus ridership by at least 5 %.
O Over four years, increase bus service by at least 5 %.
O Complete construction of South Hill park and ride lot_
O Establish two additional college/neighborhood pass programs.
G Expand and improve downtown Spokane shuttle service.
• Provide tailored service to three neighborhoods as envisioned
in established comprehensive plans.
• Provide tailored service to the Valley and West Plains as
envisioned in their comprehensive plans.
o Enhance customers' access to our services via technology.
• Increase citizen participation in and access to Spokane
Transit meetings.
If rejected, the sales tax stays at the current
rate. Spokane Transit reserve funds have
been used to fill in
for the lost funding.
Those funds will run
out in 2004. With no
additional funding,
Spokane Transit will
need to reduce local
bus service by about
40% and reduce
paratransit by 17 %.
To achieve this
service reduction,
Spokane Transit will
have to eliminate
several existing
routes; cease week-
day service after 7:00 p.m.; eliminate service
to Fairchild Air Force Base, Medical Lake, and
Millwood; offer highly limited, infrequent Sat-
urday service; cut all Sunday and holiday ser-
vice; and cut all special event service, such as
Bloomsday and Hoopfest.
SPOKANE
TRANSIT
FACTS
TOTAL
,958,000
RIDES
26,000
rideslvreekday
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435,000
6,500
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registered
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operated
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Paratransrt
disabiltlres
prevent
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VANPOOL
89,000
rideshare
Dozens
County's
tripslyear
participat-
employers
Spokane
Commute
Reduction
0
0
0
Comparison
Transportation
Washington
Current
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Public Meeting Locations & Times
April 20, Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Airway Heights Community Center
13120 West 13th Avenue
April 21, Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
East Central Community Center
500 South Stone
April 22, Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Spokane Valley Library
12004 East Main
April 27, Tuesday
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Eastern Washington University Campus
The PUB, Room 261, Cheney
May 4, Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Northeast Community Center
4001 North Cook
Additional meetings may be added. Please watch for
updates.
For more information or to schedule a meeting please
call Jill Lamb at 325 -6000, ext 209.
g SpokaneTrnnsil'
1230 West Boone Avenue Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 325 -6000 TTY (509) 327 -6055
www.spokanetransit.com
Upon request, alternative formats of this document will be
produced for people with disabilities.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
ALERT
Public Transportation Ballot Information
for May 18, 2004, Election
College
0 =r
The Spokane Transit
Board of Directors has
placed a proposition on
the May 18, 2004, ballot
requesting voters to
consider up to an
additional three - tenths of
one percent (0.3 %) in
local sales taxing
authority, with a sunset
clause (automatic
expiration) of
June 30, .9.
This election will allow
the voters to determine the
level of public
transportation services in
our Spokane region.
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Spokane, WA 99201 -2686
(509) 325 -6000 TTY (509) 327 -6055
crossroads is a monthly publication for Spo-
kane Transit riders and friends of public
transportation in the Spokane Metropolitan
area. crossroads is also published on our
website at ww■.spokanetransit.corn.
To receive this free newsletter electronically
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Managing Editor:
Molly Myers
Communications Manager
SiJohoe TEdUSIt
Publishing Editor and Graphic Design:
Susanna Weise
Communications Specialist
Sri. ekane Trnnsirs Roarri of Dirertors »re:
Kate McCaslin, Spokane County
John Roskakey, Spokane County
Al French, City of Spokane
Joe Shogan, City of Spokane
Brad Stark, City of Spokane
Dick Denenny, City of Spokane Valley
Richard Munson, City of Spokane Valley
Jim Hill, City of Medical Lake
Brian A. Sayrs, City of Liberty Lake
Dates to Remember
April 14 and May 12 (Wednesdays): STA Fi-
nance. Planning 6. Adminisricition Committee
meelirtg. 9:00 a.m.: STA Operations and Cus-
tomer Service Committee meeting, 1:30 p.m.;
STA South Side Conference Rooms A & B
{second floor), 1229 West Boone Avenue.
Open to the public.
April 20 through May 4: Public information
meetings on ballot: proposition for transit
funding. See box at right.
April 28 and May 26 (Wednesdays): STA
Board Meeting, 2:00 p.m., STA Multipurpose
Auditorium [south side, second floor), 1229
West Boone Avenue. Open to the public
May 2 (Sunday): Bloorrisday. STA gets you
there for S I . See article at right..
May 18 (Tuesday) :Election Day.
May 31 (Monday): Memorial Day Holiday.
Sunday /holiday bus and paratransit sched-
ules.
Funding for public transit
comes before voters in May
the_ Spokane, Transit _Board..of�.Directors_has_
placed a proposition on the May 18, 2004, ballot
requesting voters to consider up to an additional
three- tenths of one percent (0.3 %) in local sales
taxing authority, with a sunset clause (automatic
expiration) of June 30, 2009.
This election wial allow the voters to determine
the level of public transportation services in our
Following the passage of 1-695, the state legisla-
ture eliminated the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax,
which provided about 40% of Spokane Transit's
operating revenue. By Washington state law,
local sales tax is the only means available to
support public transportation other than operat-
ing revenue (fares).
If approved, the measure increases the sales tax
by 0.3 %. This amounts to 3 cents on a $10 pur-
chase. The revenue would replace funding lost
when the state Motor Vehicle Excise Tax was
eliminated in 2000, and it would preserve the
current service. It allows Spokane Transit to
rossroads
a public transportation update
provide the same levels of local bus ser-
vice, paratransit service for people with
disabilities, and commuter vanpools that it
provides at present and to explore alterna-
tives for system enhancement and growth.
Such alternatives would be': explored in
depth with the community'Prior to.imple
mentation. l ''`
If rejected, the sales tax stays at' the current
rate. Spokane Transit reserve have
been .used • to fill in for. the lost funding
:Thosefunds • w ill; run:out in;200 : Withsno
# - ari
additional funding, Spokane Transit will
need to cut local bus service by about
and reduce paratransit by 17 %. To ac
this service reduction, Spokane Tr!
will have to eliminate several existing
routes;' cause' ; weekday service after, 7:00
.p;m eliminate. '•srvic.e ?;to Fairchild -Air
r,1 oret
Base Medical - Lake, and Millwood,
off'ei high] }' lirnitrd, 'infrequent Saturday,.
service; cut'a11,.Sund iy,' aiid .holiday sera
vice: and cut 'alIs bial'zveitt service, such;.
as Bloomsday mddIlooptestl'
• Spwtkanc . Transit is holrlin,, a serresl,of public: snforrriuttanril ",zu'etrngs urt t1u� huUrit
propo'rtio r Cf yuu would hl e to 'rerlu�ct;uny adduronal precantattnrrs,_ Ball Till l amb at`,
32� 6OO(7 extension 2�9 -
i April 20; Tuesday.6 :00 p.m 1 7 30 p m April 27; Tuesday 11,34' -a m 1 30 p m. !
(_ ' Amway Heights Comniuntty Center T t'� ^ 1 'E astern Washington University;
:13120 ,Wesfi i.3th- Ave The PUB',. Room 261 Cheney
{�_ ,April,21;'Wednesday 6:00 p rnj_7 30'p'm = 00tplm _ 7 30 p m?
North east'
CommuntryCenter
500 South Stone 4001 Np G ook' ,
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Apn1:22, Thursday 6 00
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12004 East Ma }
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boardings at.,four- park and- rtde regular service will' operate one :
4J hour,i arlier:(vlth special trips from- Cheney?and the West Plains); and
$1 Bloomsda stick =on hasS0s wiII get you' tc the: rite °and bask: Part, °.k
t ransit ser vice is avail on 131ooinsdav for yualiried` individuals Lind '
., --,; , r .'- f , il th Paratransit. will# drop +oft and: pick up passengerstat<<
t -Fire. Sta h tnn 1/1 ^ ,BC(iwne and Riverside - ,l or, reservations, please• C all 328 1552:(7 DD,32r7,2 '
„Access' oFThe= J'Iaz loadtjip Mid :u ? d ing :will.•not bt~'available.;until ' around'noun
' e • , fgr; . ..5� yam � 1 ,:,
Ruses ;willresumetheir,1e and stops'as sooir the: streets are, reopened to ,regu t
.-t,
ar. traffic. EZegular Sunday service and iratran'sit fares' remain 'the same Pisse tor the t'
`month oaf May, toktns,rcash; transfers, arid . the, SI imliniited'trip •loomsday stick on'pass
. ...(vcititt all day long) alh'be accepted otiregxikir senricc.all d) :Stiick 6n passesare't uI fe
_ ableatthe STA boothiat the Bloomsday Trade•Show and rcguliar S'l A.s<ales outlets. ": 1 `'
1 tt , • • r • ti,i, . r - �.,
Bloont ress bus .Service :will run from' 6:3(-7:45.a m.,from the following;lucations
11.' Spokane galley tMall . •North town Mall, rei•ris' high School, and the iLWU Red I3
a r ink
t Cheney. Drop off is on Browne - Street near Main:Avenuc. After the race;;10 :30 a m. t '
} p return to the-Bromine. and 'Main area to catch' the Express lJtis' VOUr park -an
lot ..S I A'staff will be there to assist :you. it:
c. i` ,w t ' t 7,'
ti ) :0t 1 . • 'each of the airk- and - ride' locations are rved'h)
[t•you prefer to returii:later_than J .. p n, a p • },
tepulat rouies uniil.7 20 ,.m 'You' can eatcliithese.buses at The P1 ah itlRiverside and Wall.'
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STA sets measurable performance
- ).: ctives to provide a gauge for
n, ,,` ianglble achievement in jinn- years
te r' a frill year of surveys, studies,
orkshops, dozens of public meetings,
and thousands of private conversations,
phone calls, cmails and letters, Spokane
Transit can comfortably say it has an idea of
what the community wants.
You told us that you want a solid, effective
public transportation system and would be
willing to fund it if you were reasonably
certain you could trust Spokane Transit with
your tax investment. Now that transit fund-
ing is back on the ballot for voters to con-
sider, it remains up to Spokane Transit to
fulfill the second portion of that collective
expectation.
To that end, the Board has adopted a set of
measurable performance objectives that the
community can hold Spokane Transit ac-
countable for. Each is specific, some are
subject to a full funding, and others are
promised regardless of the level of resources
available for services. All are aimed at full
achievement in four years.
•rease ridership by 5 %. Customer ser-
mrnunication efforts, procurement,
and source allocations are focused on in-
creasing ridership. Actual results will be a
function of the resources available.
ueces5 in me
Increase bus service by 5 %. National stud-
ies find that frequency is the most important
service characteristic that leads to increased
ridership. Innovations on how we introduce
and enhance service will balance geographic
coverage with service frequency and traffic
congestion relief.
Complete construction of the South Hill
park and ride lot. This is an important
component to the growth of service in South
Spokane and provides a hub that encourages
development of the activity centers on the
South Hill.
Establish two additional college and /or
neighborhood pass programs. This type of
community partnership increases ridership
through easy access to tailored and dis-
counted group service.
Expand and improve downtown Spokane
shuttle service in collaboration with
neighborhood stakeholders. Develop
point -to -point service between specific key
locations in harmony with existing and po-
tential services.
Provide tailored service to three
neighborhoods through responsive sup-
port of their established comprehensive
plans. Through the neighborhood planning
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Pictured at right is the Final July 2004 Reduced Service Plan. Service
will run Mondays through Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Satv'''vs
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be no service on Sundays, holida �r
for traditional special events such as Bloomsday, ArtFest, Happiest, etc. 1.�_re
is no service to Fairchild Air Force Base, Medical Lake, and Millwood.
On weekdays, routes will run on 15- or 30-minute frequencies. Routes on Sat-
urdays will run on 60- minute frequencies, except for the Division and Sprague
routes (#25 and #90), which will run on 30- minute frequencies. The Liberty
Lake Express, the Downtown Shuttles, and routes south of 29th Avenue and
along the Maple-Ash couplet will not run on Saturdays. The paratransft service
area has been reduced to '/. mile from the fixed routes. All changes go into
effect July 4, 2004. -
For.comparison purposes, the current system. map Is pictured belbw right. The
current system operates seven days . per 'week every day of the year(5 :00 a.m.
to midnight Mondays ,through Fridays; 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m on Saturdays;
and 8 :00 :a.m. to 8:00,p .m. on Sundays and holidays).
...measurable four -year objectives
conti nucc/ jror +r, rampage
processes, extensively support the transportation component to each neighborhood
plan.
Provide tailored service to the Valley and the West Plains through responsive
support of their comprehensive plans. The new service architecture recognizy
need to serve activity and growth center's throughout the region. Focused se
these activity centers will decrease trip times for areas currently served by Ion Top
routes. Special attention will be paid to industrial parks and large. employers and
minimization of transfers. Active engagement in the comprehensive planning in Lib-
erty Lake and Spokane Valley will allow these cities to grow the economic benefits
of transit oriented development.
Substantially enhance customers' ease of access to our services. Using technol-
ogy, allow an array of secure fare programs that serve the varying needs of the pub-
lic, employers, and institutions with instruments such as Smart Cards and day
passes. Provide automated trip planning technology. implement more sophisticated
technology for gathering better system and route planning data.
Increase accountability through efforts such as periodic town hall and /or tele-
vised meetings. More thoroughly engage and involve the community in the.deci-
sion- making processes at Spokane Transit. 13e more "transparent."
Constrain operating costs per hour of service to 94% (or less) of the statewide
average for urban systems. This will ensure that our region is getting value for
each dollar invested in public transportation.
Establish community-based comprehensive evaluation of The Plaza operations.
If The Plaza is retained and continues to operate as a downtown hub, establish a
group of stakeholders to conduct a frill analysis of Plaza operations, programming,
security, and purpose in the community.
Establish a "blue ribbon" citizens' panel to provide input on wages and h • 1W
for Spokane Transit employees. Create an advisory panel of human resourcT-
bor relations, and business professionals to provide input on the agenda, guidelines,
and details of Spokane Transit's near- and•long -term human resources strategies-
• The. 12 goals listed above. are the challenging, measurable accountability standards
• that Spokane Transit is committed to achieving by 2001.
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The reduced service plan shown
above was based on the follow-
ing planning assumptions:
• Approximately 220,000 fixed
route operating hours (down
from 351,000 hours).
• Paratransit service is compa-
rable to fixed route service.
• Service operates weekdays
from. 6:00 a.tit. to 7:00 p.m.
and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.
to 7 :00 p.m. No Sunday!
holiday service.
■ All weekday routes run on 15-
or 30- minute frequencies.
• Transit- oriented patrons given
priority consideration.
• On -going federal preventive
maintenance funding. will be
available.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 11, 2004 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business x new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Authorize a Permit and Land Use System (PLUS) Software
Agreement with Spokane County
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A
BACKGROUND:
Community Development and Public Works staff have requested that the City of Spokane
Valley enter into an interlocal agreement with Spokane County in order to use the County's
Permit and Land Use System (PLUS) software.
After evaluating several permitting software systems, interim staff selected Eden, both for the
City's financial system and for the permitting system. While the financial system is operating
well, implementing the permitting software has been problematic.
Unlike the Eden system, PLUS is an integrated system, which means that the building, planning
and engineering staff may work concurrently on a permit application. This significantly
streamlines the process for customers and staff alike. PLUS does not have a web interface, but
as part of this agreement, the City would share in the cost of developing one.
The estimated costs for 2004 include $29,000 for web interface development and customization
of the PLUS software for City - specific use, along with $2,000 per month for use and
maintenance of the software.
OPTIONS: 1) Enter into an agreement with Spokane County for PLUS; 2) Continue with the
Eden permitting system; 3) Evaluate other permitting systems
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Spokane County for the use of the Permit and Land Use System.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: 2004 costs are estimated at $43,000. The City budgeted
$60,000 in 2004 for further implementation of the permit system. Future year costs are
estimated at $24,000 per year.
STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS 1) Draft Interlocal Agreement; 2) Flow Chart of Integrated Permit System
Spokane
■••Valley
Memorandum
To: David Mercier, City Manager and Members of Council
From: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Date: May 11, 2004
Re: Flow Chart of Permit and Land Use System (PLUS)
11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 • Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 • Fax: 509.921.1008 • cityfiall @spokanevalley.org
The Permit and Land Use System (PLUS) is a permit issuance and tracking system. Its
capabilities include the issuance of permits, scheduling of inspections, issuance of
Certificates of Occupancy, and other land use actions. PLUS interfaces with the Spokane
County geographic information system (GIS) to allow land use capacity analysis and
other planning functions.
The attached flow chart shows how a permit system integrating building, planning and
engineering would work. Although not specifically permit- related, it also shows how
Long Range Planning and Code Enforcement could make use of the integrated system.
Following is a translation of the various acronyms used.
WebPLUS: A web -based front end to PLUS. Development of WebPLUS is included in
the proposed agreement.
PRC: A system which stores policelfire dispatch related information.
PRISM: A user - friendly interface providing direct access to all Spokane County and
Spokane Valley GIS layers. It also provides direct access to databases such as assessors,
utility, and roads.
PADAL: WebPADAL provides complete access to the Spokane County Assessor's
parcel database. All information is available, unlike the PubPadal on the County's
webpage, which is a scaled down version without names, land use information, and
property photos. WebPADAL also allows for advanced query and data extraction for
analysis of property and taxation purposes. It may be used to identify property owners to
whom notice of impending land use actions is required.
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Daniela Erickson
Clerk of the Board
1116 West Broadway
Spokane, Washington 99260
IINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SPOKANE COUNTY
AND CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
REGARDING DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between Spokane County, a political
subdivision of the State of Washington, having offices for the transaction of business at 1116 West
Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99260, hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY," and
City of Spokane Valley, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, having offices for the
transaction of business at the Redwood Plaza, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane
Valley, Washington, 99206, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY," jointly hereinafter referred to as
the "PARTIES."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(6), the Board of County
Comrnissioners of Spokane County has the care of county property and management of funds and
business; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapter 35.02 RCW, the CITY of Spokane Valley established
midnight, March 31, 2003, as its official date of incorporation and upon that date commenced
operations as a city; and
WHEREAS, chapter 39.34 RCW (Interlocal Cooperation Act), authorises counties and
cities to contract with each other to perform certain functions which each may legally perform; and
WHEREAS, CITY desires to contract with COUNTY through its Information Systems
Department to provide quality data processing services to its staff and residents; and
WHEREAS, a contract between PARTIES would be mutually beneficial to PARTIES.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
hereinafter, the PARTIES do mutually agree as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: PURPOSFJSERVI
The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which COUNTY,
through the Spokane County Information Systems Department ( "ISD ") will provide Data
Processing Services to CITY. Such Services include
Service 1: Access to the Applications known as PRISM and WEBPADAL,
Service 2: Hosting for the application known as PLUS,
Service 3: Programming Services to add a Web based Front end to the PLUS system, and
Service 4: Programming Services necessary to modify the PLUS system to create an application for
use by the CITY.
PLUS is a permit issuance and tracking system to be used by the Building Division of the Spokane
Valley Community Development Department for the issuance of permits, scheduling of inspections,
issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, and other land use actions. PLUS interfaces with the GIS
system to allow land use capacity analysis and other planning functions.
PRISM is a user - friendly GIS system with direct access to all Spokane County and Spokane Valley
GIS layers. It also provides direct access to databases such as assessors, utility, and roads. It can be
setup to allow different levels of access security depending on the needs of the various users and
will likely be used on a daily basis by all departments due to the extensive information to which it
provides access.
WEBPADAL provides complete access to the Spokane County Assessor's parcel database. All
information is available, unlike the PubPadal on the County's webpage, which is a scaled down
version without names, land use information, and property photos. This program also allows for
advanced query and data extraction for analysis of property and taxation purposes. It will be
used to identify property owners to whom notice of impending land use actions is required.
Such Services are more particularly discussed in Attachments "A ", "B ", and "C" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION NO. 2: DURATION
This initial term of this Agreement shall commence upon the last date of execution by both
PARTIES as set forth in the signature block and run through 12:00 P.M. December 31, 2007, unless
one of the PARTIES provides written notice of termination as further described in Sections No. 5
and 10 of this Agreement.
At the end of the initial term, this Agreement will automatically renew on a year to year basis from
January 1st through December 31 each year up to a maximum of 5 years, unless one of the
PARTIES provides written notice of termination during such one year renewals as further described
in Sections No. 5 and 10 of this Agreement.
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SECTION NO. 3: COST OF SERVICES AND PAYMENTS
CITY shall pay COUNTY the costs for Service 1(Access to the Applications known as PRISM &
WEBPADAL) and Service 2(Hosting for the Application known as PLUS) as set forth in
Attachment "A ".
The PARTIES agree that the costs set forth in Attachment "A" for Service 1(Access to Applications
known as PRISM & WEBPADAL) are current standard COUNTY charges for these systems and
may be subject to yearly adjustment as of January 1 each year this Agreement is in effect.
Accordingly the COUNTY will notify the CITY in writing of any changes to these charges in
SEPTEMBER for the following budget year. Failure to notify the CITY of changes subsequent to
notification shall not limit the COUNTY's ability to increase the charges for this Service in the
following budget year.
CITY shall pay COUNTY 50% of the actual costs for Service 3(Progranuning Services to add a
Web based Front end to the PLUS system) as set forth in the estimate in Attachment "B ". Actual
costs of such Programming specialists will be at current hourly billing rates as outlined in
Attachment "13"
CITY shall pay COUNTY the actual costs for Service 4 (Programming Services necessary to
modify the PLUS system to create an application for use by the CITY) as set forth in the estimate
in Attachment "C ".
The PARTIES agree that the costs set forth in Attachments "B" & "C" are projected costs.
COUNTY will charge CITY actual costs at current billing rates. Billing rates can be affected by
overtime, extra holiday pay, shift differential, labor contracts, and on -call rates, all of which were
taken into account by the parties in establishing the hourly billing rate. Accordingly billing rates will
be reviewed and modified when required. COUNTY will notify CITY in writing of any changes to
or modifications of such billing rates at least twenty (20) days in advance of such changes.
The PARTIES agree that COUNTY will provide Services when requested by CITY. In the event
COUNTY determines that additional work should be performed in conformity with this Agreement,
COUNTY shall provide CITY with advance notice of the need for such work prior to
commencement of the work.
COUNTY will bill CITY for the cost of all Services monthly during the first week of the month
for the preceding month regardless of any dispute. Payments by CITY for these services will be
due within 30 days of billing. If the CITY disputes all or a portion of a billing, the CITY shall
provide the COUNTY with written notice of the disputed amount within ten (10) calendar days
after receipt of any billing. If CITY and COUNTY stair are unable to resolve the dispute within
ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the CITY's written notice, the matter shall be referred to the
Spokane County Chief Executive Officer and the City Manager. If the Spokane County Chief
Executive Officer and City Manager are unable to resolve the dispute within fifteen (15) calendar
days, the dispute shall be submitted to a mutually selected arbitrator or in the event the Parties
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cannot agree on an arbitrator, both parties shall select the names of two (2) arbitrators. After a
flip of a coin, the Parties shall alternately strike a name from the list of four (4) arbitrators until
one is left. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on the Parties. The Parties shall split
all arbitration costs.
In the event a dispute results in a credit to the CITY, the credit may be applied to the subsequent
billings, or at the discretion of COUNTY, a check may be issued to CITY for the specified
amount. Any credit shall bear interest at a rate equal to lost interest earnings had the money not
been paid and instead invested in the Spokane County Treasurer's Investment Pool until the date
the dispute is resolved. The Treasurer establishes interest earnings on moneys invested in the
Spokane County Treasurer's Investment Pool at the end of each month for the preceding month.
As such, the interest rate applied to any credit will be that interest rate as determined by the
Treasurer for the month preceding the date payment was made.
Any payment not made when due, at the sole option of the COUNTY, shall bear interest at a rate
equal to lost interest earnings had the money been timely paid and invested in the Spokane County
Treasurer's Investment Pool. The Treasurer establishes interest earnings on moneys invested in the
Spokane County Treasurer's investment Pool at the end of each month for the preceding month. As
such, the interest rate applied to any late payment will be that interest rate as determined by the
Treasurer for the month preceding the date payment is due.
SECTION NO. 4: RESPONSIBILITIES
In conjunction with COUNTY providing the services described in SECTION NO. 1 CITY does:
(a) Confer on COUNTY the authority to perform the Programming services within CITY limits for
the purposes of carrying out this Agreement,
(b) Agree that the COUNTY will be responsible for providing all of the same protection, back up
and DATA integrity services that are commensurate with systems run for COUNTY for the CITY
PLUS system
(c) Agree that the CITY will be responsible for all Programming charges necessary to convert the
COUNTY'S "PLUS" system to a version that is unique to the CITY.
(d) Agree that the CITY will pay 50% of Programming charges for the development of the web
front end to the current "PLUS" system and the COUNTY will provide that front end to the version
of PLUS that is run for the exclusive use of the CITY.
(e) Agree that the COUNTY will host the application and SQL database on servers located at
Spokane County's ISD building and the CITY will be given access to the COUNTY'S network
through the application know as CITR.IX to run the PLUS system.
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,i (f) Agree that the CITY will put in place a fiber connection to the COUNTY network to ensure that
all services obtained under this agreement will have sufficient bandwidth to support the services
offered in Attachment `tA ".
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PARTIES agree that in connecting their networks to each other they recognize their respective
responsibilities to (i) maintain Virus protection on all CITY and COUNTY desktops and servers as
well as (ii) maintain a properly configured firewall on any other connections into the CITY or
COUNTY networks for the protection of the Wide Area Network comprised of COUNTY, City of
Spokane Valley, City of Spokane, Spokane. County Regional Health District, Spokane Transit
Authority, and the State of Washington.
SECTION NO. 5: NOTICE
All notices or other communications given hereunder shall be deemed given on: (1) the day such
notices or other communications are received when sent by personal delivery; or (2) the third day
following the day on which the same have been mailed by first class delivery, postage prepaid
addressed to PARTIES at the address set forth below, or at such other address as the PARTIES
shall from time -to -time designate by notice in writing to the other PARTIES:
COUNTY: Spokane County Chief Executive Officer or his/her authorized representative
1 116 West Broadway Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99260
Spokane County Director of ISl
815 North Jefferson
Spokane, Washington 99260 -0400
CITY: City of Spokane Valley City Manager or his/her authorized representative
Redwood Plaza
11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
SECTION NO. 6: COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so
executed and delivered, shall be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but
one and the same.
SECTION NO. 7: SUBCONTRACT
COUNTY may subcontract any of its responsibilities set forth herein provided COUNTY retains
the appropriate supervision and inspection of the contractor's work.
Any reduction in costs to COUNTY resulting from such a subcontract relationship shall be
reflected in proportionately reduced billings to CITY. COUNTY agrees that its entry into a
subcontract relationship with third parties does not relieve COUNTY of responsibility or duty to
perform owed to CITY under this Agreement.
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SECTION NO. 8: LIABILITY
(a) COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY and its officers, agents, and employees, or
any of them from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of
any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omission of
COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, or any of them relating to or arising out of
performing services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such claim,
action, loss, or damages is brought against CITY, COUNTY shall defend the same at its sole cost
and expense; provided that CITY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of
governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against CITY,
and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly against CITY and COUNTY and
their respective officers, agents, and employees, COUNTY shall satisfy the same.
(b) CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY and its officers, agents, and employees, or
any of them from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of
any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omission of CITY, its
officers, agents and employees, or any of them relating to or arising out of performing services
pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such claim, action, loss, or
damages is brought against COUNTY, CITY shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense;
provided that COUNTY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental
or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against COUNTY, and its
officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly against COUNTY and CITY and their
respective officers, agents, and employees, CITY shall satisfy the same.
(c) The foregoing indemnity is specifically intended to constitute a waiver of each party's immunity
under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, Chapter 51 RCW, respecting the other party only, and
only to the extent necessary to provide the indemnified party with a full and complete indemnity of
claims made by the indemn.itor's employees. The PARTIES acknowledge that these provisions
were specifically negotiated and agreed upon by them.
(d) COUNTY and CITY agree to either self insure or purchase polices of insurance covering the
matters contained in this Agreement with coverages of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence with
$2,000,000 aggregate limits including auto liability coverages.
SECTION NO. 9: RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
The PARTIES intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Agreement.
No agent, employee, servant or representative of COUNTY shall be deemed to be an employee,
agent, servant or representative of CITY for any purpose. Likewise, no agent, employee, servant or
representative of CITY shall be deemed to be an employee, agent, servant or representative of
COUNTY for any purpose.
SECTION NO. 10: MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION
This Agreement may be modified in writing by mutual agreement of the PARTIES.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason whatsoever upon a minimum of 180 days
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written notice to the other Party.
Any Party may terminate this Agreement upon a material breach by the another Party, provided the
Party seeking to terminate the Agreement shall provide at least 30 days written notice and an
opportunity to cure to the breaching Party.
Upon termination, CITY shall be obligated to pay for only those Services rendered prior to the date
of termination.
In the event of early termination of this Agreement the County will provide all land use records in
the PLUS database, historical and current in an electronic format usable by the City, as may be
requested by the City. The Plus application will not be provided unless this contract has run a full
term to December 31, 2007. The City may purchase the PLUS application for ''A of all remaining
hosting fees that would have been paid over the first tens of this contract.
SECTION NO. 11: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The ownership of all property and equipment utilized by COUNTY or CITY respectively in
providing Services or meeting its obligations under the terms of this Agreement shall remain with
Party providing such property or equipment unless specifically and mutually agreed by the
PAR flES to the contrary.
SECTION NO. 12: GENERAL TERMS
This Agreement contains terns and conditions agreed upon by the PARTIES. The PARTIES agree
that there are no other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this
Agreement. No changes or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon the
PAR 1'IES unless such change or addition is in writing, executed by the PARTIES.
Both PARTIES agrees to aid and assist the other Party in accomplishing the objectives of this
Agreement.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the PARTIES hereto, their successors and assigns.
SECTION NO. 13: VENUE STIPULATION
This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and delivered within the
State of Washington and it is mutually understood and agreed by each Party that this Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington both as to interpretation and
performance. Any action at law, suit in equity or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this
Agreement, or any provision hereto, shall be instituted only in courts of competent jurisdiction
within Spokane County, Washington.
SECTION NO. 14: SEVERABILITY
It is understood and agreed among the PARTIES that if any parts, terms or provisions of this
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Agreement are held by the courts to be illegal, the validity of the remaining portions or
provisions shall not be affected and the rights and obligations of the PARTIES shall not be
affected in regard to the remainder of the Agreement. If it should appear that any part, term or
provision of this Agreement is in conflict with any statutory provision of the State of
Washington, then the part, term or provision thereof that may be in conflict shall be deemed
inoperative and null and void insofar as it may be in conflict therewith and this Agreement shall
be deemed to modify to conform to such statutory provision.
SECTION NO. 15: READINGS
The section headings appearing in this Agreement have been inserted solely for the purpose of
convenience and ready reference. In no way do they purport to, and shall not be deemed to
define, limit or extend the scope or intent of the sections to which they pertain.
SECTION NO. 16: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
COUNTY will identify specific COUNTY liaisons to handle day -to -day operational activities
related to Services. CITY will identify a liaison for the same purposes. The liaisons will meet
regularly to review the performance of this Agreement.
Any problem, which cannot be resolved by the PARTIES' designated liaison, shall be referred to
CITY Manager and the Spokane County Chief Executive Officer for settlement.
SECTION NO. 17: AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
The records and documents, with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement, shall be
subject to inspection, review, or audit by COUNTY or CITY during the term of this contract and
three (3) years after termination.
SECTION NO. 18: REPORTING
COUNTY shall provide mutually acceptable monthly billing reports to CITY that will contain
information relating to Services performed during the preceding month. COUNTY agrees to keep
such records and make such separate reports as are reasonably necessary for CITY to ascertain
performance and cost accounting for CITY'S budgetary and management needs.
SECTION NO. 19 RECORDS
All records (except as set forth in Section 18) prepared or produced by COUNTY in conjunction
with providing services to CITY under the terms of this Agreement shall be the property of the
COUNTY.
In the event of early termination of this Agreement the County will provide all and use records in
the PLUS database, historical and current in an electronic format usable by the City, as may be
requested by the City. The Plus application will not be provided unless this contract has run a full
term to 2007. The City may purchase the PLUS application for 1/2 of all remaining hosting fees that
would have been paid over the first term of this contract.
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SECTION NO. 20: ASSURANCE
COUNTY represents and assures CITY that no other city or town or municipal corporation will
receive more favored treatment in receipt of Services than that made available to the CITY for
similar services.
IN WITNESS WI-IOF, the PARTIES have caused this Agreement to be executed on
date and year opposite their respective signatures.
DATED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE, COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
VICKY M. DALTON
CLERK OF THE BOARD
BY:
Daniela Erickson, Deputy John Roskelley, Commissioner
DATED: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to form only:
Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
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Phillip D. Harris, Chair
M. Kate McCaslin, Vice -Chair
Dave Mercier, City Manager
FIXED PRICE SERVICES
Spokane County will provide the following Fixed Price Services within CITY limits of Spokane
Valley.
(1) Access to PRISM 535.00 /user /ip /month for an indefinite term unless modified by
parties as herein provided.
(2) Access to WebPadal 535.00 /user /ip /month for an indefinite term unless modified by
parties as herein provided.
Hosting Services for PLUS
ATTACHMENT "A"
Monthly
Hosting
Fee
Monthly Hosting Fee for PLUS
$2,000.00
This fee covers servers on which to host the application and Databases, backup and recovery and other
maintenance of the application, software and data.
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FIXED PRICE SERVICES
Spokane County will provide the following Fixed Price Services within CITY limits of Spokane
Valley.
(1) Access to PRISM 535.00 /user /ip /month for an indefinite term unless modified by
parties as herein provided.
(2) Access to WebPadal 535.00 /user /ip /month for an indefinite term unless modified by
parties as herein provided.
Hosting Services for PLUS
ATTACHMENT "A"
Programming Services for WebPLUS
Programming Services will be provided by COUNTY for all work done on developing the versions of WebPLUS. The highest
analyst billing rate was used for purposes of estimating the cost of the project. Detailed time sheets using actual rates will be
provided with each billing.
Current billing rates include indirect cost char es for the following. personnel classifications:
Analyst Billing Rate: 564.00 - S68.00
Analyst/Programmer Billing Rate: $5L00 - $57.00
Senior Programmer Billing Rate: $45.00 - 553.00
ATTACHMENT "B"
Estimated
project
hours
Estimated
project
hours 50%
Estimated
Hourly rate
Total
WEBPLUS - Development costs shared with CITY & COUNTY
PROGRAMMING SERVICES FOR INTERNAL WEB INTERFACE
Detail Design - 3 days
21
154
10.5
77
Codin & Test - 22 da s
Documentation - 2 days
14
7
Implementation - 1 da
7
3.5
Total for WebPLUS = 28 days. 50% paid by CITY
Tot: 196 Hrs
Tot: 98 Hrs
$68.00
$6,664.00
SERVICES FOR PUBLIC WebPLUS
_PROGRAMMING
Detail Design - 1 Day
7
3.5
,
Code & Test - 5 Days
35
17.5
Documentation - 1 Day
7
3.5
Implementation - 1 Day
7
3.5
Total for WebPLUS = 8 days. 50% paid by CITY
Tot: 56 Hrs
Tot: 28 Hrs
$68.00
1,904.00
PROGRAMMING SERVICES TO CREATE UNIQUE CITY VERSIONS
Detail Design - 1 day
7
Code & Test - 2 days
14
Documentation - 0 days
Implementation - 1 day
7
Total for CITY -4 days paid 100% by CITY
Tot: 28 Hrs
$68.00
1,904.00
SUBTOTAL
. $10,472
1,078
Contingency
TOTAL WebPLUS
511,550
Programming Services for WebPLUS
Programming Services will be provided by COUNTY for all work done on developing the versions of WebPLUS. The highest
analyst billing rate was used for purposes of estimating the cost of the project. Detailed time sheets using actual rates will be
provided with each billing.
Current billing rates include indirect cost char es for the following. personnel classifications:
Analyst Billing Rate: 564.00 - S68.00
Analyst/Programmer Billing Rate: $5L00 - $57.00
Senior Programmer Billing Rate: $45.00 - 553.00
ATTACHMENT "B"
Programming Services for City Version of PLUS
Create a Separate PLUS Application for City of Spokane Valley - Initial Cost Estimate
Task
Create a new database named PLUSCSV
Copy the PLUS schema to the new database
Copy all control table data, except for security
Verify Sites that reside in the Valley city limits
Copy Site records that fall within city limits
Determine which building and land use projects
and /or permits to copy
Copy Project records that are associated with the
copied sites
Identify map layers to be used by the Valley
Set up map layers to be used by the Valley
Recede default startup map to one showing the city
on startup, instead of the whole county
Set up security tables
Set up cashboxes
Change headings on reports, forms as needed
Upgrade PLUS Ul to run in Citrix environment
Set up replication subscriptions and subscriber laptops:
" Set up publication
Set up four laptops with SQL Server & subscriptions
" Run snapshots on laptops to fill with data.
Training
At least 5 sessions (operations, cashiering, inspections,
compliance, controls) Cad 16 hrs
Laptop training
Load control tables (fees, accounting, etc)
Conversion of existing data & verification
Meetings, reviews, etc.
Possible conversion of permits issued after
3/31 /2003
TOTAL:
Total One -time Plus Services
Total One -time WebPLUS Services
Combined Plus and WebPLUS
Units
1
1
12.0
1.0
-10 @
2 hrs
12 @
.5 hr
-8 @2
hrs
Est.
Time
(Hours)
1.0
1.0
2.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
20.0
8.0
4.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
24.0
80.0
8.0
24.0
8.0
16.0
234.0
$17,500
$11,550
529,050
Notes
Copy all tables, and then truncate non - control tables.
.5 hr per layer if I can copy existing layers.
Gary Eide and JW - assuming 4 laptops.
Jeff Forry, Pam Knutsen, & Bill Benish, assisted by
JW
Art Erickson
Jeff Forry assisted by JW
(from Attachment "B ")
Depends entirely what they want to do.
Hrs or 39.0 days ( @6 hrs / day)
Programming Services will be provided by COUNTY for all work done on developing a version of PLUS for the exclusive use
of the CITY. This is an estimate only and detailed time sheets will be provided with each billing.
Some of the tasks in the estimate are to be performed by Employees of County Building & Planning, Jeff Forry, Pam rz
Knutsen, Bill Benish and Art Erickson. Their time will be billed at $75.00 an hour and included in the Monthly ISD
billing provided to the City of Spokane Valley.
ATTACHMENT "C"
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SPOKANE, WASHINGTON U.S.A.
200415E Quarter Update
for City of Spokane Valley
May 11, 2004
Summary
The International Trade Alliance opens doors for Inland Northwest companies looking to grow
business in foreign markets
We are the region's only non -profit organization exclusively focused on international business and all our
efforts are aimed at increasing trade in our region. The ITA has an established network of domestic and
foreign relationships with public and private organizations.
ITA is this region's go -to resource for knowledge and expertise about doing business in the global
marketplace
The ITA's proficiencies span the full range of international business topics, providing access to
extensive services and assistance programs. As an information clearinghouse, we help companies solve
problems, overcome barriers and identify opportunities. These benefits are especially important to the
small- and mid -sized companies that dominate the Inland Northwest economy.
ITA is a vital economic development tool that helps companies expand and boosts economic
growth throughout the Inland Northwest
The economic prosperity of the Inland Northwest absolutely demands the continued globalization
of our region and our region's businesses. New wealth comes from foreign markets. To be a globally
competitive region, the Inland Northwest must help businesses capture competitive advantage in the global
marketplace.
The ITA plays a leading role in promoting regional infrastructure improvements that encourage broader
intemational trade. We partner with a number of organizations and entities to ensure that international
trade continues to be a priority in the economic development landscape of our region.
As community and business leaders alike work toward greater international understanding and interaction,
they have a partner in the International Trade Alliance.
International Trade Alliance
Roberta A. Brooke
Executive Director
801 W. Riverside Avenue, Ste. 220
Spokane, WA 99201 .
Phone: 509 -459 -4122
Fax: 509- 747 -0077
rbrooke@intrade.orq
Quarterly Report — International Trade Alliance
Deliverables for January 1, 2004 — March 31, 2004
A. Client Profiles and Lists
Goal for 2004: 100 profiles
B. Referrals and Clearinghouse
Goal for 2004: 100 trade assists
C. Trade Seminars
Goal for 2004: 10 seminars
Goal for 2004: 160 attendees
Year to date: 295 profiles
Year to date: 38 trade assists
Year to date: 3 seminars
Year to date: 55 attendees
D. Trade Promotion
Goal for 2004: 10 presentations Year to date: 12 presentations
Goal for 2004: 75 one -on -one meetings Year to date: 28 one -on -one meetings
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Progress
(A) Client Profiles and Lists
Trade Directory
Each year we conduct an exhaustive survey of the intemational businesses in this region, the results of
which are used to develop our database. From this, we produce one of our premier projects, the
region's only International Trade Directory. This piece, produced in partnership with the Joumal of
Business, provides regional businesses with a directory of their peers, and showcases our region and
its businesses to the world.
The 2004 International Trade Directory was published in January 2004 and was distributed via the
Journal of Business to 66,000 business and community leaders who read that publication. In addition,
the directory was mailed to consulates, embassies, and businesses worldwide that are part of the ITA's
global network. The distribution of the directory was strategic and extensive and served to promote
Spokane as an international city and our businesses as potential business partners. 70 foreign
embassies and 35 Washington State Consulate Generals received the directory. The 2004 directory
featured 295 companies, an almost one -third increase from the 200 listed in the 2003 directory.
(B) Referrals and Clearinghouse
Trade Assists
One of the core programs of the ITA is our Trade Assistance Help Desk. It is a practical, helpful tool
that allows us to address the problems or concerns that apply specifically to a company. Our help desk
continues to field numerous calls every month. We field questions on myriad topics, including
INCOTERMS, duties, protocol, market entry strategy, joint ventures, Certificates of Origin, and more.
Those countries which we receive assistance requests for the most are Canada, Japan and China.
Partnerships
The ITA serves as an information clearinghouse. We connect companies with the right resource for
their needs. When businesses contact us, they're tapping into an extensive network of resources that
includes many trade organizations at the local, state, national, and global level. The Intemational
Trade Alliance is the only local organization able to tap into this level of global knowledge, connections
and expertise.
We are proud to work with these distinguished organizations:
• U.S. Export Assistance Center of Spokane
• Washington State Office of Trade and Economic Development
• U.S. Department of Commerce
• Washington Council on International Trade
• Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• U.S. — Mexico Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Seattle Trade Development Alliance
• Small Business Administration
• Office of the Canadian Consulate General
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• Hyogo Business and Culture Center
• Export- Import Bank of the United States
(C) Trade Seminars
Seminars
Our seminar series allows us to offer valuable learning opportunities placing emphasis on practical
advice and information. Partnering with expert presenters from various specialty organizations ensures
our seminars provide value to both the novice and seasoned exporter. Routine seminar evaluation
forms give us feedback regarding the value of the seminar to the attendee as well as ideas for future
programs. These evaluations have indicated that companies in Spokane need introductory information
regarding the intricacies of international trade, and are anxious for detailed information as well.
January 14, 2004 — Global Winds of Value Added
Ron Wherry, owner of HR Mountain Sun offered a review of the benefits and steps
involved in developing a value -added concept, including marketing, and market research.
A variety of samples were reviewed as well as the individual projects of the attendees.
February 17, 2004 — How to Export People
Mr. Robert Thompson, principal of Thompson Immigration Associates provided a solid
foundation on basics of movement of personnel across intemational boundaries, both for
short-term business trips and Tong -term employment -based work permits. Specific topics
addressed included: general strategies that control Immigration to different countries;
short-term business trips versus working visas; general considerations to take into account
in determining which people to send overseas; specific approaches taken by different
countries; and how the U.S. compares to other countries.
March 12, 2004 — Can we rebuild a positive consensus for international trade?
Bill Center, president of the Washington Council for International Trade, discussed the
importance of — and policy priorities for — addressing the challenges of globalization in
order to create and sustain prosperity and improve the quality of life for ourselves and our
global trading partners.
Employees today are busy. As the economy continues to strengthen, business people are less able to
get away from business to attend seminars. In recognition of this trend, our newest educational
offering provides top -level information in a much more convenient package. We have partnered with
the Export Institute of the United States to provide the Spokane regional business community with
online export tutorials. The courses are thorough, updated daily, and can be taken at any time that fits
with the participant's schedule.
(D) Trade Promotion
Business Outreach
We work to increase knowledge about opportunities and impacts of international trade. One way we
accomplish this is by meeting one -on -one with local organizations and companies. The board of
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directors has taken on a new initiative for 2004 to contact targeted companies for the purpose of
learning more about their international activities as well as to inform them of the services of the ITA.
Speaking engagements
Speaking engagements are a vital part of our public awareness efforts. These presentations give the
ITA the opportunity to speak with groups of people we otherwise would likely not meet. It is a great
opportunity to explain to non - exporters why they, too, should be interested in a free trade environment.
Some of the groups Executive Director Roberta Brooke has given presentations to this quarter include:
• Washington Mutual Export Meeting
• Gonzaga University — The World of Business class
• Whitworth College — Global Marketing class
• Spotlight Luncheon
KSBN Radio
The ITA continues to partner with KSBN Radio —1230 AM, to host Trade Talk, a half -hour, interview -
style radio show where businesses have the opportunity to tell their international stories and viewers
can leam about global business straight from the people who are doing it. The program airs each
Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Roberta Brooke serves as host of the program, conducting the
interview and providing structure to the process. Each show features a successful and reoognized
international business. It is a terrific way to increase awareness and knowledge of the international
activities of local businesses.
Foreign Trade Zone
The board of directors of the ITA, in partnership with the Spokane International Airport, have been
working to promote and increase knowledge of Spokane's Foreign Trade Zone though our International
Infrastructure Committee. Following a Minor Boundary Modification which became effective in 2003,
Inland Empire Distribution Systems became a major advocate for the FTZ. In January 2004, IEDS
along with the Spokane Airport Board activated the FTZ ensuring that this valuable trade tool will
remain in our region.
international Student Business Network
Together with higher education institutes and other key organizations and companies, the ITA is
working on a project to determine ways to enhance international student programs, increase the
quantity of students, create opportunities for students to interact with the community, and generate a
bank of available internships. This initiative recognizes the value intemational students bring to the
community and aims to ensure this community can improve and enhance its relationships with foreign
students, The ITA is currently leading efforts to acquire funding for a study to leam more about the
community's interest in expanding current efforts.
U.S. — Canadian Relations
Following the highly successful trade and tourism mission to Calgary in September 2003, the ITA's
Committee Canada has joined with the Spokane Convention and Visitor's Bureau, for a return mission
in June of this year.
In addition, the Committee Canada is focusing on the opportunities surrounding the Tar Sands oil and
energy developments in Alberta. They are working on bringing speakers to Spokane to help build
Quarterly Report — International Trade Alliance 5
awareness within our business community of the trade opportunities associated with the energy
industry in Alberta.
Sister Cities Trade Missions
In 2005, Spokane will host the Annual Sister Cities International Conference. This is a tremendous
opportunity for our region and the ITA is heavily involved in the planning process. As chair of the
Conference Trade Mission Committee, the ITA is taking the lead on developing two trade missions
intended to promote and encourage attendance at the 2005 conference, as well as promoting trade
with Spokane companies. Mayor West will lead the delegations and visit our Sister Cities. We will be
visiting Limerick, Ireland in September and Nishinomiya, Japan and Chechon, Korea in October.
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• Export Finance
International Trade Alliance
Office of Community Trade and Economic Development
Service Corp of Retired Executives
Small Business Administration
Spokane Neighborhood Economic Development
Association
African- American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American
Business & Professional Association
World Trade Center Tacoma
Assistance Center of Washington State
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Export Promotion
Community Outreach
Speaking Engagements
Networking
Board /Committee work
Media relations
Policy Input Issue
Trade Agreements
Homeland Security issues
Understanding local economy
Leadership Development
Provide Vision
Engage and educate leadership
Build relationships
Infrastructure Development
Aid in identifying needs
Provide supportive resources
Build Public Awareness
Network Development
Build Relationships
US Export Assistance Center
Sister Cities
Municipal government
Stale government
Economic Development Council
Chambers
Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Local business organizations
Economic development orgs.
Membership development
Collaboration
Co- promotion
Database Developme
Conduct annual survey
Publish trade directory
Develop trade statistics
Fund Raising
Target the right resources
Framing the partnership
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Improve Competitiveness
Competitiveness audit
Solidify fundamentals
Production processes
Business practices
Operating capital
Develop Export Readiness
Export readiness assessment
Enhance company readiness
Export counseling
Export training and
education
Enhance product readiness
Technical assistance
Build Export Capacity
Get /Use Help
Trade assistance network
ITA
US Export Assistance Center
WA State CTED
Export Finance Asst. Center
SCORE
SBA
Econ. Development Council
SNEDA
AHANA
Chambers
WTCTA
Trade assistance resources
Partner prograrnslservices
Partner client databases
Internet trade sites
Matchmaking directories
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Develop Export Markets
Identify Bg4t Alarkets
Market research analysis
Market targeting
Market assessment
Develop Export Strategies
Markel planning
Pularketing mix plan
Implementation/action plan
Resource /budget plan
Find /Buyers /Distributors
Trade Leads
International partner searches
Screeninglsetection aids
Promote Export Sales
Broadcast promotion
Company website
Export directories
Export offer services
Targeted trade events
Facilitated business trips
Outbound trips /missions
Inbound buyer missions
Market Promotion Financing
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Inquiry Response
Inquiry response aids
Sales negotiation aids
Finance the Sale
Pre -export financing
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Meeting Date: May 11, 2004 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent X old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Library Advisory Committee Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: In February 2004, Council approved a library service
agreement with the Spokane County Library District (SCLD).
BACKGROUND: The 2004 Library services agreement with SCLD included the formation of a
Library Capital Facilities Advisory Committee. The Committee's second meeting took place on
April 29, 2004. Deputy Mayor Diana Wilhite is the Council representative on the committee.
This agenda item provides an update on the work of the committee. SCLD contracted with
Strategic Research Associates to conduct a telephone survey on the use of and perceptions
about local public libraries. A copy of the survey results summary is attached. A full copy of the
report is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
OPTIONS: NIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: NIA
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None at this time, though future financial decisions may be
partially based upon the survey results. The District paid for the survey. Per our agreement, if
the City chooses not to contract with or annex to the District beyond 2004, the City will
reimburse the District for up to $10,000 in external costs, such as the survey.
STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Summary of Survey Results
' * 1 i Strategic l .arch
.. E 5 D CI iT t F
Spokane County Library District Services
to the City of Spokane Valley:
Use of and Perceptions About
Local Public Libraries
April 29, 2004
Sununary, Graphic Results,
and Tex? of Responses to Open -Ended Questions
(with text o € questionnaire)
Prepared by:
Strategic Research Associates
Contact: Steven Dean
426 West Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201 -2497
(509) 324 -6960
Contents of this Report
Summary:
Research Objectives Page 1
Executive Review of Primary Findings .. Page 2 to 3
How the Survey was Conducted Pages 4 to 6
Synopsis of Results Pages 7 to 19
Graphic Results:
Summary of Respondent Background Characteristics (Graphic Results Preface One) Figures 1 to 2
Characteristics of Local Library Users (Graphic Results .Preface Two) Figures 3 to 5
Household Use of Local Libraries and Library Services (Graphic Results Section One) Figures 6 to 19
Satisfaction with Local Library Services (Graphic Results Section Tiro) Figures 20 to 30
Preferences Regarding Valley -Area Library Services (Graphic Results Section Three) Figures 31 to 50
Enticements to Increase Library Use (Graphic Results Section Four) Figures 51 to 56
Correlations Between Enticement and Concept Ratings (Graphic Results Addendum One) Figures 57 to 59
Respondent Background Characteristics (Graphic Results Addendum Two) Figures 60 to 66
Appendices:
Verbatim Responses to Unaided Question Q18a, Q18b, Ql8c, and Q26
The Questionnaire (updated to show base survey results)
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Research Objectives
In March 2004, the Spokane County Library District commissioned Strategic Research Associates to conduct a telephone survey among heads -of- household
living in the City of Spokane Valley. The survey's primary objective was to explore reactions to a number of proposed facility and amenity changes currently
being considered for Valley -area libraries. The survey was also designed to collect information on local library use, satisfaction with library services, and
preferences regarding future library policies.
Measurements were to be taken in the following specific areas:
• Characteristics of local library users
• Household use of local libraries and library services
• Satisfaction with local library services
• Preferences regarding Valley -area library services
• Enticements to increase library use
• Differences related to demographic, socio - economic, and library -use factors
Strategic Research Associates maintains a commitment to explore other questions if so requested.
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The Erecutire Reriery is intended to provide quick, capsulized summaries of selected survey findings. The Synopsis of Results (pages 7 to 19) provides a more
thorough summary of basic results, Detailed results are provided in this volume's Graphic Results sections.
• Characteristics of local library users
• Household use of local libraries and library services
• Satisfaction with local library services
Summon,, page 2
Executive Review of Primary Finding
Two - thirds (67 %) of the 400 respondents reported a household member (adult or child) having visited a local library within the last 12 months. About
one - third (32 %) said at least one household member visits a local library at least once a month. Library use was primarily associated with parental
status and education. Those with children and the more highly educated were significantly more likely than others to report frequent library visits.
Younger to middle -aged adults were also more likely to visit, but this was primarily due to the relationship between age and parental status. The
presence of children in the household helps to drive library use.
Two - thirds (66 %) said an adult household member had visited a public library within the past 12 months, 22% had visited a website of a public library,
and 20% had called a public library to get reference information. (For households with children, the comparable children's use rates were 70 %, 15 %,
and 9 %, respectively.) Among past library visitors, most (86 %) had checked out library materials, 56% had used reference services, and about a third
(31 %) had used library computers. Only 9% had attended a library program or event and only 8% had used a library meeting room. Correlations
between pairs of activities were generally low, indicating that participation in one does not necessarily lead to participation in another. Among children
having visited local libraries, 91% had checked out library materials, 42% had used the library for homework assistance, and 27% had used library
computers. Among all respondents, 48% said a household member had visited the Valley Library and 18 %, the Argonne Library. Only 7% reported a
visit to the Downtown (Spokane) Library.
Among the 233 with a favorite library (for most, either the Valley or Argonne Library), satisfaction levels with that library were high. Most (77 %)
indicated they were "very likely" to continue using it. Those using the Argonne Library were significantly more satisfied with its parking than were
Valley Library users, but otherwise, satisfaction levels did not differ significantly between the two facilities. Overall, library visitors were most
satisfied with customer service, location, atmosphere, seating, and turnaround time for materials. They were least satisfied with the number of adult
programs, availability of meeting rooms, convenience of hours, and availability of new materials. Those with children were most satisfied with
children's customer service and least satisfied with materials and services for teens.
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• Preferences regarding Valley -area library services
Respondents were asked to rate their degree of support or opposition to three facility concepts. The overall results leaned toward middle -cost concept
"A" (build a main library but keep Argonne and Otis Orchards Libraries as is). Thirty -eight percent (38 %) favored it, while 33% were opposed.
Frequent library visitors were much more likely than others to support "A." Lower -cost concept "C" (build three smaller neighborhood libraries) was
next, with 22% favoring it and 55% opposed. A disproportionate number expressed concern that the smaller facilities envisioned by "C" would yield
fewer services. Higher -cost concept `B" (build a main library and move the Argonne Library) performed poorly: only 14% favored it, and 62% were
opposed. Many respondents objected to the anticipated tax increase associated with "13" and to the proposal to move the Argonne Library.
• Enticements to increase library use
Summary, page 3
Executive Review of Primary Finding (coat.)
Regardii ng Valley libraries, respondents tended to favor the following:
- Keep libraries closed on Sundays.
- Keep current staffing and library hours.
- Keep the funding emphasis between books and materials versus on -line resources as now (although one -third favored more for books and other
materials).
— Keep adult and youth funding allocations as they are now (although 30% recommended increases in youth services).
— Kccp libraries in neighborhood locations.
Over half (52 %) said having more new materials available would make their household members at least a Little more likely to use Valley libraries.
Three other items — having longer operating hours, faster turnaround, and improved parking — produced enticement scores that were above- average
(relative to all the items tested). Frequent library visitors were significantly more likely than others to be enticed by new materials, longer hours, and
more comfortable seating. For children, improving their programs and events, improving the adequacy of their materials, and increasing the number of
programs for them produced the highest youth enticement scores.
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How the Survey was Conducted
• A telephone survey with 400 completed interviews.
o The population of interest was defined to be heads -of- household, aged 18 or older, residing within the boundaries of the City of Spokane
Valley (ancl within the zip code boundaries of 99016, 99037, 99206, 99212, and 99216).
o Interviewing was conducted between May 31 and April 10, 2004.
o Selection of respondents was conducted as follows:
Summary, page 4
- Households were selected using a form of random digit dialing. (Residential prefix numbers known to cover the five targeted zip codes
were attached to randomly generated telephone suffix numbers). Interviewers asked to speak to the adult head -of- household. Interviews
with non -city residents and those with any household member currently working in a public or private library were politely terminated.
- To prevent over- or under - representation of any gender or age group, selection of respondents was conducted so that sample gender -by-
age proportions would approximately match those in the target population. Households were also sampled approximately proportionate to
zip code population (with the added condition of residence within the City of Spokane Valley).
- Most interviews were conducted between 4PM and 9P1v1 on weekdays and between LOAM and 5PM on weekends. About 15% of
interviews were administered during weekday daytime hours to contact those difficult to reach in the evening. Interviewing was
conducted by Diivark Research, a professional field research organization located in Winnipeg, Canada. The. computer -aided workstations
used by interviewers for this survey allowed randomization and rotation of question order, reducing potential biases.
- To reach a qualified contact, interviewers attempted a ntinirnunt of four call attempts per targeted telephone number. A significant
proportion of interviews were monitored on -line to verify for courtesy and completeness of interviewing.
• The questionnaire
The questionnaire included 88 questions. Because of skip patterns, some respondents were not required to answer all questions. A single interview
took, on average, 17 minutes to administer.
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How the Survey was Conducted (cont.)
• Precision of estimates (with a sample of 400)
o At 95% confidence: : 4.9%
o At 90% confidence: ± 4.1%
o Margins -of -error for sub - groups (for example, fetnales or those with children) are less precise.
• Presentation of results
Suum:ary, page 5
o This volume is divided into sections. The Summary section includes, in order, Contents of this Report, Research Objectives, Executive Review
of Primary Findings, How the Survey was Conducted, and Synopsis of Results. The Graphic Results section shows detailed results using a
graphic format. Appendices include a Verbatim Responses section listing actual word -by -word responses to unaided survey questions (Q I8a,
Q18b, Q18c, and Q26) and a Questionnaire section displaying an annotated questionnaire with baseline results.
The Synopsis is intended to provide a short overview of results. The Graphic Results section offers a detailed and comprehensive review. A
companion volume of detailed crosstabulated results augments the presentation in this volume.
o Regarding the charts displayed in this volume:
Responses to unaided questions were categorized and coded, with the coded results included in quantitative summaries.
All percentages are shown rounded to integer digits to enhance ease of review and interpretation. Because of this rounding, totals may not
always sum to 100 %, but the displayed values are nevertheless correct. Chart bar lengths reflect exact (unrounded) values.
- Labels shown in uppercase identify the list of response options to a single question. Labels shown in lowercase identify lists of questions,
the results of which are to be compared.
- Appropriate statistical tests were sometimes conducted to determine whether chance could be excluded from the list of possible causes of
differences or associations in the sample data. For statistical tests, a probability level of .05 was used as the criterion to determine a
statistically significant result. (The tern "marginally significant" is sometimes used to refer to a result significant at the _10 level.)
Statistically significant results are noted in the summaries and chart annotations.
- Results were not weighted.
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• Comparing population and sample proportions
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How the Survey was Conducted (cost.)
o Gender -by -age: Respondent selection was, as noted above, conducted so that sample gender -by -age proportions would approximately match
Mc corresponding population proportions for adults living within the target sampling arca. (Since the actual targets were heads-of-household,
the population proportions for males and females aged 18 to 34 listed in the first column of Table I were reduced by one -fiflh to reflect that
some in this age group have not acquired head -of- household status.) Table 1 lists comparisons between the target population and sample.
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Comparisons of Sample and Population Gender -by -Age Proportions
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Males 18 to 34* 1 I.4%
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11.4% 11.5%
23.0%
18.0%
100.0%
11.3%
21.8%
23.5%
18.0%
100.0%
Population source, the U.S. Census Bureau 2000 Census
• Population percentages for those aged 18 to 34 were reduced by one fifth as
described in the test.
a 'bp code: Household selection was, as noted above, conducted so that population zip code proportions would be maintained in the sample
(within ± 1% tolerance).
Respondent background category sub - sample sizes are summarized in Figures 1 and 2 in Graphic Results Preface One ("Summary of Respondent
Bcrekgrorrnd Characteristics ") and in Figures 60 to 66 in the Graphic Results Addendum Two ( "Respondent Background Characteristics").
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• Characteristics of local library users (Figures 3 through 5 in Graphic Results Preface Twa)
Two- thirds (67 %) of the 400 respondents reported a household member (adult or child) had visited a local library within the last 12 months, and 58%
could name a favorite library used by household members. About one -third (32 %) said at least one household member visits a local library at least once
a month. Three background factors were significantly correlated with library familiarity and frequency of use:
Synopsis of Results
Surnnmary, page 7
o Age: Younger to muddle -aged respondents were more likely than those aged 55+ to report recent library visits by' household members (adults
or children) and to indicate having a favorite library. However, the relationship between age and library use seems driven primarily by the
association between age and parental status. After controlling for the presence or absence of children in the household, the effect of age was
not statistically significant. (That is, younger and older respondents with the same parental status produced similar visiting rate percentages.)
o Parental status: Parents were over 1.3 times more likely than others to report visits or indicate a favorite library. They were about 1.5 times
more likely to report household members (adults or children) visiting at least once a month. The presence of children in the household is a
major factor motivating local library use.
o Education: The more highly educated were more likely than others to report visits or name a favorite library. (This was true even after
controlling for other background factors.)' Those with a four -year degree or higher were over twice as likely as the high school- educated to
report frequent visits.
Familiarity levels and visiting rates did not differ significantly by gender, income, location of residence, or voter registration status.
Detailed findings and additional results can be found in Graphic Results Preface Two ( "Characteristics of Local Library Users ").
• Household use of local libraries and library services (Figures 6 through 19 in Graphic Results Section Two)
o Adult household member use of library services: Two - thirds (66 %) reported an adult household member had visited a local library within
the last 12 months, 22% had visited a public library's web site, and 20% had called a public library to get reference information. Seven in ten
(70 %) reported adult household members had engaged in at least one of these activities, while 8% said they had done all three.
Middle -aged or younger respondents, those with children, and the more highly educated were significantly more likely than their opposites to
say that an adult member of their household had visited a library or a library's web site within the past year. More highly educated respondents
were also much more likely to indicate an adult household member had called a library for reference information. Those indicating that adult
household members typically visit a library at least once a month were about four times more likely than others to report web site access and
over twice as likely to report calls for reference information.
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- Those checking out library materials were, on
average, not more or less likely to engage in any of
the other five activities. (That is, this activity was
not significantly related to any other.)
Those attending a library program or event were (as
would be expected) statistically more likely to say
they had used meeting rooms.
— Those who read magazines and newspapers were
slightly more likely than others to use reference
services and the library's computers. Those who
used reference services were also more likely to
have used the library's computers.
Synopsis of Results (cont.)
o Motivations fur adult public library use: As Figure 1 -S indicates, 86% of 262 (adult) library visitors said an adult in their household had
checked out library materials. Over half (56 %) had used reference services, and about a third (3 I%) had used library computers. Less than
10% had attended a library program/event or used a library meeting room.
.Correlations between pairs of activities were generally low, indicating that participation in one does not necessarily lead to participation in
another. The following was observed:
U Children's use of library services: Among the 138
parents or guardians of children 17 or younger living in
the household, 70% said at least one of their children
had visited a local library within the past year. Fifteen
percent (15 %) of children had visited a public library's
web site and 9% had called a public library for reference
information. Only 6% had done all three. All activities were moderately correlated:
engaged in the others.
Figure l S: Percent Indicating Adult household Members had Used a Public Library
for Each Activity (Adult household members having visited a library within the last 12 months;
)=262 for each question)
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Children's visitation rates did not vary significantly by demographic or socio economic background measurement.
Children having engaged in one were more likely to have
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o Motivations for children's public library use: Figure
2 -S lists participation rates for households with children
having visited public libraries within the last 12 months.
As Figure 2 -S indicates, almost all (91 %) had checked
out library• materials, while less than half had engaged in
each of the other activities listed.
Like their adults counterparts, children engaging in one
activity were not necessarily more likely to engage in
another. (Painvise correlations between these five
activities were, as in the adult case, generally low.)
Behaviors regarding homework assistance, use of the
Library's computers, and use of a library after school,
however, were statistically associated:
- Children using a library for homework assistance
were more likely than others to use its computers
and to be using it as a place to go after school.
- Children using a library after school were also more
likely than others to be using its computers.
Synopsis of Results (cont.)
Figure 2 Percent Indicating Children In the Household had Used a Public Library for
Each Activity (Households with children having visited a library within the last 12 months; n=96 for
each question)
o Frequent visiting rate: Among the 138 with children in the household, about four in ten (38 %) reported children visiting Local libraries at
least once a month, nine percentage points higher than the comparable rate (29 %) for adults.
o Use of regional public libraries: Respondents were asked to recall, unaided, the names of the Spokane area public libraries members of their
household had visited within the last 12 months. If more than one library was named, they were then asked to specify the one library
household members tend to use most.
As Table 2 indicates, respondents were most likely to mention the Valley and Argonne Libraries. In the total sample, about half (48 %) said a
household member had visited the Valley Library within the last 12 months, and 43% reported the library as the one used most (the favorite).
About two in ten (18 %) had visited the Argonne Library; for 10 %, it was the household favorite. Eleven percent (11 %) had visited both the
Valley and Argonne Libraries within the last 12 months.
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Synopsis of Results (cost.)
Table 2
Visits to and Preferences Among Area Public Libraries
Library
Percent Having
Visited in Last 12
Months
(n =400)
The library
Used Most
(n =400)
Valley Library
Argonne Library
Downtown Library
Otis Orchards Library
South Hill Library
North Spokane Library
Eastside Library
Shedlc Library
Hillyard Library
Medical Lake Library
Airway Heights Library
Indian Trail Library
Deer Park Library
Cheney Library
Moran Prairie Library
48% 43%
18%
7%
3%
1%
1%
0%
10%
3%
2%
1%
0%
- Visiting the Valley Library: Among residents of 99037 and 99206, 56% reported visits to the Valley Library, versus 40% for all others.
Among those having visited any library within the past year, 71% had visited this one. Among those with a favorite library, most (81 %)
had visited. Seventy -three percent (73 %) of frequent library users had visited, over twice the rate for less frequent users (35 %).
— Visiting the Argonne Library: Younger adults and those with children were more likely than others to visit this library, as were
residents of 99212. Among those having visited any library within the past year, 26% had visited it. Among those with a favorite library,
30% had visited. About one - third (31 %) of frequent library users had visited, almost three times the rate for less frequent users (11 %).
Detailed findings and additional results can be found in Graphic Results Secricn One ( "Household Use of Local Libraries and Library Services ").
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Summary, page 11
Synopsis of Results (cont.)
o Overall satisfaction with the favorite (most -used) library: Almost six in ten (58 %, or 233 respondents) identified a favorite local public
library. (For most, this was either the Valley or Argonne Library, as noted in Table 2.) These respondents wcrc asked to rate their household's
overall satisfaction with this library. Sixty -nine percent (69 %) said they were "very" satisfied and 29% "moderately" satisfied. Only 2% were
"not very" satisfied.
About three in four (77 %) also said their household members would be "very likely" to continue to use this favorite. Only 6% said they were
"not very" or "not at all" likely to continue. A majority (55 %) exhibited strong loyalty to their favorite library, reporting they were both "very
satisfied" and "very likely" to continue. Only 13% sent clear signals of relative dissatisfaction, failing to give their favorite library a top score
in either satisfaction or likelihood of continuance.
Older respondents and those without children were statistically more likely than their opposites to declare themselves "very satisfied." This
would otherwise represent a troubling result, since respondents aged 54 or younger and parents were more likely than others to report library
visits. However, no significant percentage point difference was found between those reporting frequent library visits (70% of whom indicated
"very satisfied ") and other respondents (67 %). (Other background differences were not large enough to be meaningful.)
o Degree of overall satisfaction by library: For both the Valley and Argonne Libraries, about seven in ten (67% for the Valley Library; 73%
for the Argonne Library) rated their household "very satisfied." Satisfaction rating differences between the two libraries were not statistically
significant.
o Satisfaction with library services: Respondents were asked to rate their favorite library in eleven areas using a four -point scale (with "4" as
"very satisfied" and "1" as "not at all satisfied "). Figure 3 -S lists the "very satisfied" percentages received by the 11 test items. (Each
percentage in Figure 3 -S was derived only from those with an opinion about the area being rated. "Don't know's" for each question were
eliminated prior to the percentage being calculated.) To aid interpretation, the figure's bars have been color -coded to show degrees of distance
above or below the average bar length (the dashed line).
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As indicated, customer service and location produced
the highest "very satisfied" percentages (80% and
75 %, respectively). Four other items — library
atmosphere, seating, material turnaround, and ease of
parking — received higher than average ratings.
The five areas represented in blue produced weak
scores. relative to other measured items.
Among all 233 respondents with a favorite library,
three areas produced very Itiglr "don't know"
percentages: availability of public meeting rooms
(69 %), number of programs for adults (65 %), and
availability of Internet- access computers (45 %). This
implies that many visitors remain uninformed or .
unaware of these services. The Valley libraries may
wish to more widely communicate program
availability in these areas.
Synopsis of Results (cost.)
Figure 3 Service Satisfaction for Those with an Opinion (Household members haring a
favorite library; IF. 233, but excluding "don't know 'S" on each question)
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t! 44%
Q14f. Avzaiiability ofpa61ic mating ioorras 41%
• (214j: hruhiei of pro rants far adults 3G°%
110°1
79%
7U%
61%
63%
62%
o Service satisfaction levels by library: Argonne
Library users were 1.5 times more likely than their
Valley Library counterparts to indicate "very satisfied" for parking. Other differences were not large enough to be statistically significant.
(This partially reflects the small sub - sample size (n =41] for Argonne Library users, which limited the power to detect differences between the
two user populations.)
0 The performance pattern for favorite local libraries: Derived importance scores were calculated by measuring how strongly each specific
service satisfaction rating(Q14a -k) correlated with the overall satisfaction rating (Q13) for the favorite library. Higher correlations indicate
services that vary relatively strongly with the overall rating (and seetn to be more important in influencing it).
Three services — customer service, library atmosphere, and fast material turnaround — received higher- than - median scores for both importance
and satisfaction. The data suggests these are important to users, and local libraries are also doing a good job of meeting needs for them.
Two seemingly problematic services — availability of Internet- access computers and availability of new materials — received relatively high
importance scores but disappointing satisfaction ratings. These areas seem to require special attention.
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- Concept A (middle -range improvements and cost):
Synopsis of Results (cant.)
o Satisfaction with children's services: Among the 94 households with both children and a favorite library, 70% (excluding "don't know's ")
said they were "very satisfied" with children's customer service, and 63 %, with adequacy of children's materials. Significantly fewer were
"very satisfied" with the number of programs for children (46 %) or with materials and services for teens (42 %).
Detailed findings and additional results can be found in Graphic Results Section Two ( "Satisfaction with Local Library Services"
• Preferences regarding Valley -area library services (Figures 31 through 50 in Graphic Results Section Three)
o Perceptions about the number of branch libraries: Most (77 %) respondents agreed that three library branches located in the Spokane
Valley area seemed "about right." Another 13% said "too few" and 2% reported "too many." However, only half (50 %) thought one branch
located within the boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley was "about right." Forty-two percent (42 %) said it was "too few." Among the
129 frequent library visitors, 50% indicated one branch within the city Limits was "too few."
o Reactions to library facility options: Interviewers read this preface and then descriptions (in randomized order) of the following library
improvement concepts:
The City of Spokane Valley and the Spokane County Library District are currently considering three options to enhance the city's library facilities to
better serve City of Spokane Valley residents, Two of these options include building a new, centrally located main library for Spokane Valley. The new
library would be 2 -1/2 dunes larger than the current main Valley library. It would offer more materials, services, and programs than are now available.
I'd like your personal opinion on all three proposed options... .
Some have proposed building the new, cent ally located main library to replace the current Valley branch and keeping the Argonne and Otis Orchard
branches as they are now. T7ris option has a middle -level cost, with more service improvements than the lowest cost option. A 20-year bond, raising
property taxes an average 517 per year, would pay for the improvement.
- Concept B (the most improvements and highest cost):
Some have proposed building the new, centrally located main library to replace the current Valley branch and also moving the Argonne Library w south
of Trent Avenue.' This option has the highest cost, with the most service improvements. A 20 -year bond, raising property taxes an average 520 per year,
would pay for the fmprouement.
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Synopsis of Results (cont.)
- Concept C (the fewest improvements and least cost):
Some have proposed that, instead of building the larger main library, that the current Valley and Argonne branches be replaced with three smaller
neighborhood libraries within Spokane Valley. This option has the lowest cost. with the fewest service improvements. A 20 -year bond. raising property
taxes on average S1I per year, would pay for the improvement.
Respondents were asked to rate the degree to which they favored, opposed, or were neutral to each concept. Table 3 describes the results.
Table 3
Degree of Support or Opposition Shown to Each Concept
Rating
Concept A;
Middle -Range
Improvements and Cost
(n =400)
Concept 13; the Most
Improvements and
Highest Cost
(n =400)
Concept C; the Fewest
Improvements and
Least Cost
(n=400)
Strongly favor
Mildly favor
Neutral
Mildly oppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
16%
23%
26%
14%
20%
3%
6%
8%
• 21%
21%
41%
3%
Percentages do not exactly total 100% within each column because of rounding.
Respondents put the concepts in this order of preference:
- Middle -cost concept "A ": Thirty -eight percent (38 %) favored (strongly or mildly) the option, while 33% opposed (strongly or mildly) it.
a statistical toss -up.. It produced an average score of 3.01 (on a five -point scale, with "5" as "strongly favor "). generating significantly
higher support than the two alternatives. Frequent library visitors were much more likely than others to support "A." They were not more
likely than others to support "B" or "C."
- Lower -cost concept "C ": Twenty-two percent (22 %) favored the option; 55% opposed it. The average score was 2.36. Despite its
mediocre ratings, it still generated significantly higher support than "13."
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The following was observed:
Synopsis of Results (cont.)
- Higher -cost concept "B": Fourteen percent (14 %) favored the option; 62% opposed it. The average score was 2.13. Relative to its
competitors, "B" performed poorly.
Despite a relatively strong performance against the other concepts, "A" is hardly a certainty with voters. Among the 339 in the sample, 38%
favored this proposal and 34% opposed it, a statistical dead heat. (Twenty-eight percent [28 %) were neutral or had no opinion.)
o Reasons for rating the concepts: After rating each concept, respondents were asked to explain, unaided, the reasoning behind the rating.
Categorizations of the most frequently cited responses are listed in Table 4.
Table 4
The Most Frequently Cited Reasons to Explain the Rating for Each Concept
Concept A; Middle-Range Improvements and
Cost
(n =400)
Concept B; the Most Improvements and
Highest Cost
(n =400)
Concept C; the Fewest Improvements and
Least Cost
(n =400)
Don't want a tax increase ( -): 22%
Libraries are fine as is ( -): 21%
A good idea / area needs library services ( +): 18%
Need more information (o): 9%
Area needs a bigger library facility ( +): 8%
Don't use libraries enough to care ( -): 8%
Like the proposed locations ( +): 4%
Don't want a tax increase ( -): 29%
Argonne facility is fine as is ( -): 25%
Libraries are fine as is ( -): 16%
Dislike proposed locations ( -): 10%
Need more information (o): 7%
A good idea / area needs library services ( +): 6%
Don't use libraries enough to care ( -): 6%
Like the proposed locations ( +): 5%
Libraries are fine as is ( -): 21%
Smaller facilities yield fewer services ( -): 20%
More facilities offer easier access ( +): 14%
Don't want a tax increase ( -): 12%
Affordable cost ( +): 6%
Prefer larger versus smaller facilities ( -): 6%
Argonne facility is fine as is ( -): 5%
Nccd more information (o): 5%
Don't use libraries enough to care ( -): 4%
Categorizations receiving 4% or more response are listed Respondents could provide more than one answer. A plus sign indicates a reason to explain a favorable rating.
4 minus sign indicates reasons for a neutral or negative one.
- Middle -cost concept "A ": "A" generated a disproportionately high number of positive responses about it being "a good idea" or "the
area needs a larger facility." While 22% were put off about "A's" impact on taxes, more (29 %) had this concern about "B."
- Higher -cost concept "B ": One - quarter (25 %) objected to moving the Argonne Library, a major reason for "B's" poor performance.
Among the three concepts, "8" also generated the most concern (29%) about a tax increase.
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Synopsis of Results (cant.)
Lower -cost concept "C ": Some (14 %) felt this proposal would seemingly make service access easier. But a larger number (20 %) cited
concerns that smaller facilities would yield fewer services. The proposal raised the fewest (12 %) objections about taxes.
O Reaction to a proposal to keep library facilities as they are now: Overall, slightly snore than four in ten (43 %) said they would "agree"
with a proposal to keep things as is. About three in ten (29%) reported "disagree," favoring spending on facility improvements. The rest were
neutral or had no opinion. For the 108 who were neutral and the 115 who disagreed, the following was true:
For middle -cost concept "A ": Among those who disagreed (favoring improvements), 71% strongly or mildly favored "A." Among
neutrals, 42% favored it.
- For higher -cost concept "B ": Among those who disagreed, 27% strongly or mildly favored "B." Among neutrals, 12% favored it.
- For lower -cost concept "C ": Among those who disagreed, 25% strongly or mildly favored "C." Among neutrals, 27% favored it.
Younger respondents, parents, those who had visited a library, and those with a favorite library were significantly more likely than their
opposites to want facility improvements. Frequent library visitors recorded the highest "disagree" percentage: 41 %.
The categories recording the highest "agree" percentages (favoring keeping things as is): those with a high school education or less (55 %),
those aged 55 or older (50 %) and those not having visited a library within the last 12 months (49 %).
O Recommendation for days -of- the -week operation: Sixty -two percent (62 %) recommended that Spokane. Valley's libraries continue to close
on Sunday, while 29% recommended another day. A majority in every background category agreed that Valley libraries should close on
Sundays. Frequent library visitors were Most enthusiastic about continuing Sunday closures, with 68% favoring this option, versus 59% for all
others. Among those recommending another day for closure, the most popular choices were Monday (45 %) and Wednesday (19 %).
O Recommendation for staffing: A majority overall (67 %) and in every major background category recommended keeping current staff levels
and library hours. Only 19% favored increasing library hours by "spreading out staff and having few available (staff) to Help."
O Recommendation for funding emphasis: Almost half (47 %) recommended keeping the balance of funding as now. A third (33 %) favored
more for books and other materials and less for on -line resources; 13% supported the opposite.
Library users were significantly more likely than others to reconunend a funding emphasis on books and other materials. For example, among
the 32% who reported visiting a library at least once a month, the following was Measured:
- More for books and other materials: 47% (versus 26% for all others)
- Keeping funding as now: 40% (versus 50 %)
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— More for on -line resources: 8% (versus 15 %)
Synopsis of Results (cost.)
Parents and the more highly educated were also more likely than others to favor more for books and other materials.
o Recommendation for age -group emphasis: Respondents were over seven times more likely to recommend increasing youth services (30 %)
than adult services (4 %). (This result would be anticipated, since a child's presence in the household seems to be a major driver for local
library use.) A majority, however, favored keeping current service allocations as is.
Support for providing more youth options was highest among those aged 18 to 34 (46% of whom recommended this option) and parents
(41 %). Frequent library visitors were not more likely than others to favor or oppose it.
o Recommendation for library location: Respondents overall were over four times more Likely to recommend keeping libraries in
neighborhoods (75 %) than relocating them to activity areas (17 %). In every background category, a strong tajority favored retaining
neighborhood libraries.
Detailed findings and additional results can be found in Graphic Results Section Three ( "Preferences Regarding Valley-Area Library Services ").
Verbatim responses to Q18a, Q18b, and Q18c (reasons for rating the concepts as they were rated) are listed in this volume's appendix.
• Enticements to increase library use (Figures 51 through 59 in Graphic Results Section Four)
o Enticement values for 12 test items: Respondents were asked to rate the enticement value of each of the 12 proposed improvements to the
Spokane Valley libraries. Each enticement was rated using a three point scale: "much more likely to use the libraries" because of the
improvement, " a little more likely," or "it's okay as is." The percentages indicating the enticements would have at least some effect (at least
"a little more likely" to use a library) are listed in Figure 4 -S. (The figure's bars are color - coded to show degrees of distance above or below
the average bar length (the dashed line].)
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As indicated, over half (52 %) said having more new
materials available would make their household
members at least a little more likely to use Valley
libraries. Three other items — having longer operating
hours, faster turnaround, and improved parking —
produced relatively above- average enticement
percentages. Percentages for other items were
below- average.
o Enticement value by degree of library use: Frequent
library visitors were significantly more likely than others
to be enticed by having more new materials, having
longer hours, and having more comfortable seating
(items "1," "b," and "d" in Figure 4-S). They were
marginally more likely to be enticed by faster
turnaround, improved parking, and better access to
public transportation (items "k," "c," and "I "). Other
differences between frequent visitors and others were
not significant.
o
Enticements to increase children's library use:
Parents were asked to evaluate the enticement value of
the. five items listed in Figure 5 -S. As the figure
indicates, improving programs and events aimed at
children, improving the adequacy of children's
materials, and increasing the number of programs for
children produced the highest enticement scores.
Increasing materials and services for teens and
improving customer service for children received
significantly lower percentages.
o Suggestions to get household members eccited•about
using Valley libraries: Respondents were asked to
name, unaided, the improvement, program, or activity
that would•encourage more library visits. These
Synopsis of Results (coat.)
Figure 5 -S: Percentage Indicating Each Item Would Entice Children to Use Valley
1, ih raries (Those with children; n�138for• each question)
Figure 4 Percentage Indicating Each lteni Would Entice Household Members to Use
Valley Libraries (Total sample; np.400 for each question)
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- Nothing / fine as is: 12% of the sample of 400
— More children's activities and/or programs: 11%
— More or a better selection of books: 10%
- New materials of any type: 7%
- Marc computers and/or better Internet access: 5%
— More movies: 4%
— More sections for specialized fields: 3%
- A more comfortable atmosphere: 3%
Longer operating hours: 3%
- More books on tape or CD: 2%
- More advertising of library services: 2%
- Marc adult programs or classes: 2%
- Marc genealogy materials or resources: 2%
Synopsis of Results (cont.)
responses (categorized and rank- ordered) produced 2% or more response:
In every background category, a similar percentage (between 8% and 13 %) indicated that things were fine as is. However, females, younger
respondents, parents, and current library users were more likely than others to cite youth - related activities. (Thirty percent [30 %] of those aged
18 to 34 and 29% of parents did so.)
Detailed findings and additional results can be found in Graphic Results Section Four ( "Enticements to Increase Library Use "). Verbatim responses to
Q26 (suggestions to get household members excited about local libraries) are listed in this volume's appendix. Findings related to correlations between
,enticement and concept ratings are described in Figures 57 to 59 in Graphic Results Addendum One ( "Correlations Between Enticement and Concept
Ratings ").
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Date: / / 04 () Incomplete (respondent terminates}
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Mkt:
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Validated: Date: _ / /04 --
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Note: Because of rounding, percentages may not add up to 100%
Sample size is n =400 except where noted
iPreliminary ScOpt'.
Hello. This is , from . We're conducting a survey about What Spokane Valley residents think about local public
facilities, and I'd like to speak with the [ADULT 1 MALE 1 FEMALE] head of your household aged 18 or older, Would that be you?
[IF REQUESTED HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IS NOT AVAILABLE, ASK FOR A CONVENIENT CALLBACK TIME]
[REPEAT INTRO IF NEW ADULT]
This is , from . Were conducting a survey about what Spokane Valley residents think about local public facilities.
[CONTINUE]
Were not selling or soliciting anything. Your phone number was randomly selected, and your responses will be combined with
those of hundreds of other residents to insure confidentiality. The survey takes about nine minutes. Can we proceed? [IF NOT
OKAY, REQUEST A MORE CONVENIENT CALLBACK TIME.]
Prellminary.Screening,
Spokane Valley Residents Survey - Base Results
(March 25, 2004, V1.41, Strategic Research Associates; S.D.)
No contact:
() CaII back; attempts:
() No call back
Interviewer ID:
First name:
Callback date /time #1: 1 104
Callback dateltime 02: 1 1 04 _ —
Callback date/time #3: 1 104
Comment:
Si. Please stop me when I read your correct age category. Are you <INSERT LIST >?
18T024 8%
25 TO 34 15%
35TO44 17%
45 TO 54 26%
55 TO 64 11%
65 OR OLDER 21%
17 OR YOUNGER / REFUSED [DON'T READ] TERM
S1.1. Do you currently five within the boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley? Yes or no?
YES 100%
NO / DK POLITELY TERM
S2. Do you or any member of your household currently work for a market research firm, for the City of Spokane Valley, or the
Spokane County Library District? Yes or no?
YES POLITELY TERM
NO 100%
S3. Do you or any member of your household currently work in a public or private library? Yes or no?
S4. What's the zip code of your current residence? [DON'T READ]
b- -c',:,t: max z -: i•F -pig ` c i
tHousehoidiUseof;local#U6rary S ervices,
Q1.
[IF Q1a = "NO" THEN SKIP TO Q5]
YES POLITELY TERM
NO 100%
99016 10%
99037 11%
99206 34%
99212 21%
99216 25%
99211 / 99214 . ASK FOR RESIDENTIAL ZIP CODE
NA / DK / OTHER/ REFUSED POLITELY TERM
S5. Do you currently have one or more children aged 17 or younger living in your household? Yes or no?
YES 35%
NO / REFUSED 65%
Now, I have some questions about your household members' use of local public libraries. And by local public libraries, I
mean public libraries located anywhere in Spokane County, including the City of Spokane Valley and the City of Spokane.
I'm not going to be asking about school or university libraries today. First ..
Within the last 12 months, have you or another adult member of your household aged 18 or older < INSERT
STATEMENTS Yes or no?
YES NO/DK
a. Visited a localpublic library for any reason 65% 34%
b. Visited the web site of a public library 22% 78 %._,._.
c. Called a public library t9 get reference information 20% $OA.
Q2. How many adults in your household, including yourself, have visited a public library within the last 12 months? [READ
LIST] (n =262)
ONE 49%
TWO 44%
THREE OR MORE . 7%
OK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] <0.5%
PACE 2
/
03. Within the last 12 months, has any adult household member, including yourself, used a local public library for any of the
following? [READ LIST; RANDOMIZE ORDER] Yes or no? (n =262)
a. Checking out library materials
b. To attend a library program or event
c. To read magazines or newspapers
d. To use reference services
e. To a §e meeting,rooms f °* 92%
f. To use the library's
processing or acces
04. Within the last 12 months,
[READ LIST; REVERSE]
[IF S5 = "NO" THEN SKIP TO 09]
05. Within the last 12 months, have one or more children aged 17 or younger in your household < INSERT STATEMENT >?
Yes or no? (n =138)
YES NO /DK
a. Visited a Igcal public library for any reason 70°x6 30%
b. Visited the web al1°.pL. public library 1�°rh 85%
C Called a oubtic library to get referore information 9% 91%
[IF 05a = "NO" THEN SKIP TO 09]
06. How many children in your household have visited a public library within the last 12 months? [READ LIST] (n =96)
ONE 35%
TWO 78%
THREE OR MORE 26%
DK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 1%
07. Within the last 12 months, has any child in your household used a local public library for any of the following? [READ
LIST; RANDOMIZE ORDER] Yes or no? (n =96)
a. Checking out library materials
b. To attend a library_ program or event
c To use the library's computers for any purpose, such as word
processing or accessing the Internet
d For homework assi,tence
e. For a place to go after gchool
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YES
86%
2p%
56,6
NO /OK
14%
91%
71%
44
computers for any purpose, such as word
sing the Internet 31% 69%
about how often on average have adults in your household visited any local public library?
(n =262)
MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK 3%
ONCE A WEEK 6%
A FEW TIMES A MONTH 17%
ABOUT ONCE A MONTH 18%
ONCE EVERY FEW MONTHS 29%
ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR 27%
OK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 0%
YES NO/17K
91% 9%
24 °� 76%
27% 73%
42 °V 5a%
10% 90%
Q8. Within the last 12 months, about how often on average have the children In your household visited any focal public
library? [READ UST; REVERSE] (n=96)
a. Downtown Spokane Library (W. Main Si
b. Airway Heights Library
c. Argonne LibrarylArgonne Rd.)
d. Cheney Library
.. Deer Bark Library
f. Eastside Library
g. Hilly
h. Indian Trial Library,,,,,,,,,,,
i. Medical Lake Library
j. Moran Prairie Library(.57th St
k.. North Spokane Lll?ra y.jHawthorne Rd.)
1 Otis Orchards Library„LWellesley, Rd.j
m. Shadle Library
n. South Hill Library
MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK 0%
ONCE A WEEK 12%
A FEW TIMES A MONTH 21%
ABOUT ONCE A MONTH 23%
ONCE EVERY FEW MONTHS 29%
ONCE OR TW ICE A YEAR 14%
DK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 2%
09 -10 [If Q1a = "NO" AND Q5a = "NO" THEN MARK "NO" TO ALL IN 09 AND 010; SKIP TO 411]
09. Do you recall the names of the public libraries members of your household have visited within the last 12
months? [DON'T READ; PROBE FOR SPECIFIC NAMES AND MARK "YES" TO SPECIFIC NAMES;
COLLECT WITH ... ] Any others?
[IF MORE THAN ONE "YES" EXISTS IN 49, ASK 410]
Q10. Overall, which public library do your household members tend to use most? [DON'T READ; MARK YES TO
ONE]
49
YES NO
7% 93%
0°lo...._. M
18% 82%
0% 100%
0% 100%
1% 99%
1% 99%
0% 100°
0% 100%
0% 1 0Q%
1% 9 9 ° [)t ..
3% 97'
1 °
�o - , • . - . 99%
1 % 99% •
o, Valley Library jE. Main St.) 48% 52%
Q12. One of the area library branches is located within the boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley.
located within the city limits is <INSERT LIST; REVERSE >?
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Q10
YES NO
0 °6 ....._...97 °4
0 °x.! ....._.. 'tom
10% 90%
0% 100%
0% 100%
<0.5% 99%
<O.5% 99%
0 %x....._..100%
0 % ....._ ..100%
Q.%n....._..14Q
2 ° A MYR.
0 ° ix 100%
1% 99%
43% 57%
Q11. Currently, three library branches are located In the Spokane Valley area. Do you think this number is < INSERT LIST;
REVERSE >?
TOO FEW 13%
ABOUT RIGHT 77%
TOO MANY 2%
DK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 8%
TOO FEW 42%
ABOUT RIGHT 50%
TOO MANY 1%
OK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 8%
Do you think one branch
.Satisfaction with CurientServices:from:the Library'Used Most
[1F A PREFERRED LIBRARY IS INDICATED IN Q10; OTHERWISE SKIP TO 017]
013. You said the library your household members use most is < INSERT Q10 >. How would you rate your household's overall
level of satisfaction with <INSERT 010 >? Overall, have you been <INSERT LIST; REVERSE >? (n =233)
Q14. How satisfied have you been with <INSERT Q10> in each of the following areas? <INSERT LIST; RANDOMIZE >: Very,
moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied? (n =233)
MODER- NOT NOT AT
VERY ATELY VERY ALL DK1 NA
a. Convenience of location 74% 19% 4% 1% 1%
b. Convenience of hours 43% 42% 9 %n 3% 3%
... .......... .
c. Ease of parking 61% 32% 5% 1% 1%
d. Availability of sufficient seating 60% 28% 5% 1 % 6%
e. Availability of Internet- access computers 28% 22% 5% 1% 45%
f. Availability of public meeting rooms 13% 12% 1% 4% 69%
g. The general library atmosphere 69% 26% 3% <0.5% 1%
h. Customer service 79% 19% 1% ' 1% 1%
I. Availability of new. materials 38% 40% 7% 1°6 15%
j. Number of programs for adults 12% 17% 3% 3% 65%
k. Frequency of getting materials within
your desired time frame 59% 31% 4% 0% 7%
015. [IF NO CHILDREN (S5 =2), SKIP TO 016]
Compared to other libraries of this size, how would you rate <INSERT Q10> in these areas related to children? <INSERT
LIST; RANDOMIZE >: Very, moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied? (n =94)
MODER- NOT NOT AT
VERY ATELY VERY ALL DK/ NA
a. Adequacy of children's materials
b. Number of programs for children
c. Materials and services for teens
d. Customer service for children
VERY 69%
MODERATELY 29%
NOT VERY 2%
NOT AT ALL SATISFIED 0%
DON'T KNOW / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 1%
56% 26% 7% 0% 11%
28% 30% 3% 0% 40%
23% 26% 4% 2% 45%
63% 26% 1% 0% 11%
016. How likely is it that household members, including yourself, will continue to use <INSERT Q10> in the future? [READ
LIST; REVERSE] (n =233)
VERY 77%
MODERATELY 18%
NOT VERY 3%
NOT AT ALL LIKELY 3%
DON'T KNOW / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 0%
Nor 5
Preferences Regarding'City of Spokane VelleVS L)brary;Services - -;
017 -18. The City of Spokane Valley and the Spokane County Library District are currently considering three options to enhance
the city's library facilities to better serve City of Spokane Valley residents. Two of these options include building a new
centrally located main library for Spokane Valley. The new library would be 2 -1/2 times larger than the current main Valley
library. It would offer more materials, services, and programs than are now available.
I'd like your personal opinion on all three proposed options. First ... [ROTATE CONCEPTS]
Q17. [Next:] <INSERT DESCRIPTION >: Would you strongly favor, mildly favor, be neutral to, mildly oppose, or
strongly oppose this proposed option?
Q18. And why did you say that? [PROBE FOR SPECIFICS]
a. Some have proposed building the new,
centrally located main library to replace
the current Valley branch and keeping
the Argonne and Otis Orchard branches
as they are now. This option has a middle -
level cost. with more service improvements
than the lowest cost option. A 20 -year bond,
raising property taxes an average $17 per
year, would pay for the improvement.
Some have proposed building the new,
centrally located main library to replace
the current Valley branch and also
moving the Argonne Library to south of
Trent Avenue. This option has the highest
cost, with the most service improvements. A
20 -year bond, raising property taxes an
average $20 per year, would pay for the
improvement.
c. Some have proposed that, instead of
building the larger main library, that the
current Valley and Argonne branches be
replaced with three smaller
neighborhood libraries within Spokane
Valley. This option has the lowest cost, with
the fewest service improvements. A 20 -year
bond, raising property taxes an average $11
per year, would pay for the improvement.
Q17
STRONGLY
FAVOR
16%
018 (n =389)
(23 %) Don't want tax Increase ( -)
(21 %) Libraries are fine as is ( -)
(19 %) A good Idea 1 Area needs It ( +)
(9%) Need more Information (o)
017
STRONGLY
FAVOR
6%
MILDLY
FAVOR
23%
MILDLY
FAVOR
8%
018 (n 387)
(30%) Don't want tax increase ( -)
(25 %) Argonne fine as Is ( -)
(16 %) UbreAos are fine as Is ( -)
(10%) OtslIke proposed location(s) (+)
017
STRONGLY
FAVOR
6%
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MILDLY
FAVOR
16%
NEUTRAL
26%
NEUTRAL
21 %
NEUTRAL
21%
018 (n=391)
(22 %) libraries are fine as is ( -)
(20%) Small facilities yield tow services ( -)
(14 %) More facsitioa orfar cosy access (+)
(12%) Don't want tax Increase ( -)
MILDLY STRONGLY
OPPOSE OPPOSE DK
14% • 20% 3%
(8 %) Area needs a larger Tacitly (+)
(8 %) Don't use ribraries enough ( -)
(4 %) Like proposed location(s) (+)
(3 %) Tax S stxuid be seem elsewhere ( -)
MILDLY
OPPOSE
21%
STRONGLY
OPPOSE DK
41% 2%
(7 %) Need more information (o)
(7 %) A good Idea 1 Area needs It ( +)
(6%) Don't use tibrar enough (-)
(5 %) Like proposed locatIon(s) ( +)
MILDLY STRONGLY
OPPOSE OPPOSE DK
19% 36% 2%
(6%) Affordable cost ( +)
(6%) Prefer large facilities over small ( -)
(5%) Argonne Eno as Is (
(5%) Need morn Information (o)
Q18.5 Another proposed option is to keep the Spokane Valley's library facilities as they are now, and not to spend money on
facility improvements? Do you agree, disagree, or are you neutral on this proposal?
AGREE 43%
DISAGREE 27%
NEUTRAL 29%
DK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 2%
019. Spokane Valley's libraries are currently closed on Sunday. What would you recommend for future library hours?
LIST; REVERSE]
[SKIP TO Q20]} CLOSE ON SUNDAY, AS NOW 62%
OR, BE OPEN SUNDAY BUT CLOSED ONE OTHER DAY IN THE WEEK 29%
BOTH EQUALLY [DON'T READ] 4%
[SKIP TO Q20]*- DK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 6%
[READ
019.1 What day of the week. other than Sunday, would you recommend the libraries be closed? [DON'T READ; MARK ONE]
(n =129)
MONDAY 45%
TUESDAY 7%
WEDNESDAY 19%
THURSDAY 3%
FRIDAY 85'o
SATURDAY 2%
DK /REFUSED 16%
020. Which of these two options would you recommend for Spokane Valley's libraries? [READ LIST; REVERSE]
INCREASE LIBRARY HOURS BY SPREADING OUT STAFF AND HAVING FEWER
AVAILABLE TO HELP 19%
OR, KEEP THE CURRENT STAFF LEVELS AND LIBRARY HOURS 65%
BOTH EQUALLY / DK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 15%
021. Library services for Spokane Valley residents are currently being reviewed. Given that choices must be made in the use
of available funding, vhat of these three choices would you recommend for future funding? [READ LIST; RANDOMIZE]
MORE FOR BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS AND LESS FOR
COMPUTER ON -LINE RESOURCES . 33%
OR, MORE FOR COMPUTER ON -LINE RESOURCES AND LESS
FOR BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS 47%
OR, KEEP FUNDING FOR BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS, AND FOR COMPUTER
RESOURCES, THE SAME AS NOW 13%
OK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 8%
Q22. Which of these three options would you recommend for Spokane Valley's libraries? [READ LIST; RANDOMIZE] •
REDUCE ADULT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE MORE
SCHOOL - RELATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS 30%
OR, REDUCE CHILDREN'S AND TEEN SERVICES TO PROVIDE MORE
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS 57%
KEEP THE CURRENT LEVELS OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN .... 4%
DK/ REFUSED [DON'T READ] 9%
Q23. Some have proposed that one or more of Spokane Valley's libraries be located with other activities, such as shopping
areas, community centers, or city hall, rather than in neighborhoods. Others say the libraries should remain stand -alone
and located in neighborhoods, as now. Which would you prefer? [READ LIST; REVERSE]
ONE OR MORE BRANCH LIBRARIES BE LOCATED IN SHOPPING AREAS,
COMMUNITY CENTERS, OR CITY HALL 17%
OR, BRANCH LIBRARIES SHOULD BE LOCATED IN NEIGHBORHOODS, AS NOW 75%
BOTH EQUALLY / DK / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 8%
024. If Spokane Valley's libraries <INSERT STATEMENT; RANDOMIZE >, would that make members of your household much
more likely to use the libraries. a little more likely, or its okay as is?
[AFTER THE FIRST ONE, JUST SAY...] Much more likely to use the libraries, a little more likely, or its okay as is?
MUCH A LITTLE OKAY AS
MORE MORE IS DK/ NA
a. Move to more centralized locations 10% 12% 733'0 6%
b. Have longer operating hours 16% 23% 56% 5%
c. Improve parking availability 11% 16% 69% 5%
d. Have more comfortable seating 9% 15% 69% 9%
e. Increase availability of Internet - access computers 11% 13% 65% 1155
f. Increase the number of public meeting rooms 5% 10% 63% 22%
g. Improve the general library atmosphere 7% 14% 75% 4%
h. Improve customer service 8% 14% 74% 5%
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1 Have more new materials available
J Improve the programs aimed at adults
MUCH
MORE
23% 29%
7% 16%
k Shorten the time needed to get requested materials 12% 19%
I Had better accessibility to public transportation
025. [IF NO CHILDREN (S5 =2), SKIP TO Q26]
[AFTER THE FIRST ONE, JUST SAY...; RANDOMIZE] Much more likely to use the libraries, a little more likely, or it's
okay as is? (n =138)
a. Improve the adequacy of children's materials
b. Increase the number of programs for children
Demo graph sand uppj
01. Finally, a few last quest ons for classifying your answers and we're done.
Are you currently registered to vote in Spokane County? Yes or no?
D2. Including yourself, how many people currently reside in your household?
PAGe 8
13% 10%
MUCH A LITTLE OKAY AS
MORE MORE IS DK/ NA
33% 22%
32% 23%
A LITTLE OKAY AS
MORE IS OK/ NA
First ...
42% 6%
59%
19%
61% 8%
65% 12%
37% 9%
33% 12%
c. Increase the materials and services for teens 16% 20% 46% 19%
d. Improve customer service for children 19% 15% 58% 9%
e. Improve programs and events aimed at children 32% 27% 31% 10%
Q26. If you oould name anything — new library materials, a new program or activity or something else — that would get members
of your household realty excited about using Spokane Valley's libraries, what would it be? [IF THE ANSWER IS VAGUE,
GET THE RESPONDENT TO BE SPECIFIC; MULTIPLE ANSWERS ARE OKAY]
(12 %) Nothing / Fine as is
(11 %) More child activities / programs
(10 %) More books / Better selection
(7 %) New materials
(5 %) More computers / Internet access
(4 %) More movies
(3 %) More selections for specialized fields
(3 %) Comfortable atmosphere
(3 %) Better operating hours
(2 %) More books on tape / CD
(2 %) More genealogy resources
(2 %) More adult activities / programs
(2 %) More advertising of services
(1 %) More newspapers / magazines
(1 %) More family activities
(1%) More child books
(1 %) More music
(1 %) Offer guest speakers
(1%) Offer book clubs
(5 %) Other
(33 %) Don't know / No answer
YES 85%
NO 14%
REFUSED 1%
[DON'T READ; MARK ONE]
ONE 16%
TWO 41%
THREE 13%
FOUR 18%
FIVE 8%
SIX 3%
SEVEN 1%
EIGHT <0.5%
NINE <0.5%
TEN OR MORE 0%
REFUSED 2%
D3. [SKIP TO D4 IF S5 = "NO'1
May I ask how many children aged 17 or younger currently live in your household? [READ LIST] (n =138)
ONE 33%
TWO 38%
THREE 21%
FOUR OR MORE 7%
REFUSED [DON'T READ] 1%
04. What's the highest level of education you've had the opportunity to complete? [READ LIST]
SOME HIGH SCHOOL OR LESS 2%
A HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE OR A GED 19%
1 TO 2 YEARS COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL. .. 31%
3 TO 4 YEARS COLLEGE BUT NO 4 -YR DEGREE 11
A 4 YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE 16%
GRADUATE WORK OR GRAD DEGREE 20%
REFUSED [DON'T READ] 2%
D5. Is the total household income for all members in your household, aged 18 and over, above or below 550,000 a year?
[GET "ABOVE," THEN:] Please stop me when I reach your correct income category [IF "BELOW" READ 1 TO 3, ELSE
READ 4 TO 6]
NA / REFUSED [DON'T READ] 8%
D6. May I ask your first name only, in case my supervisor calls to verify the courtesy and completeness of this interview?
[FIRST NAME]
Thank you very much for your time.
[IF BELOW $50K] ♦ UNDER $20,000 12%
520,000 TO UNDER $35,000 19%
535,000 TO UNDER $50,000 18%
[IF ABOVE $50K, ASK] -0 550,000 TO UNDER $75,000 22%
575,000 TO UNDER $100,000 15%
$100,000 OR MORE 7%
D7. RECORD GENDER BY OBSERVATION: MALE 47%
FEMALE 53%
. PAGE 9
Summary of Respondent Background Characteristics
Graphic Results Preface One
PMI 160 Strat c search
Base for chart:
Figure 1
Respondent Background Characteristics (1)
Sample Sizes for Demographic, Socio- Economic, and Library- Related Background Categories
Total sample (m.400)
.. :. ..... .: .•.:r:. - ...•::.:.:x::99216
Ciis'1•FIDTOWO
..' - /six RtP511:1i1T):
1411 N.UMBER tiASVISI1IDwIn}INfASr•12A20NN :
NO E HAVE InSITED wrn1N LAST 12 NEIN HS
Hit HAS A FAVORITE, LIBRARY
T =s r _ r ;-fi a4 ,_ -fie
.. ..�v.•..a.., ki L.t..r
Bar values sum to 400 in each measurement area, except for education, income, and voter status. Some respondents refused to provide information for these.
Notes
Between March 31 and April 9, 2004, 400
heads -of- household living in the City of Spokane
Valley were interviewed by telephone.
Sub - sample sizes are listed at left for gender, age,
parental status, educational level, household
income (for all adults in the household), location
of residence, and voter status. Three
library- related classifications are also shown:
• Visits within the last 12 months:
Respondents were divided into two groups:
those who said at least one household member
(adult or child) had visited a Spokane -area
library within the last 12 months, and those
who did not. (This provides a liberal
measurement of library use.)
• Existence of a favorite library: Respondents
were again divided into two groups: those
identifying a favorite local library, and those
who did not.
• Frequency of visits: Respondents were
classified into two groups: those reporting a
household member (adult or child) typically
visits a local library at least once a month, and
those reporting Tess frequent (or no) visits.
(This gives a conservative measurement of
library use.)
Slra ' ?`.,Lech
Figure 2
Percentages of Total Sample for Demographic, Socio - Economic, and Library- Related Background Categories
Itase for chart:
Respondent Background Characteristics (2)
Total sample (n =400)
Percent of :Sa nple by. Gttegoty
MALES
I8TO34.
35 TO 54
55ORO1DT 32 °A
ONE OR MORE CHILDREN IN HI ly ! T' `:aN?ty? " .1 35%
NOO•QLDRE14INHH ._. 'vu�
Ails DEGREE CRLESS_� 21% .
• . SOME PME -1TAR DEGREE 41°
•: • A4- YEARCECRE13ORFIIGIIElt
.... UNDER 550K FHI
MK OR NfORE HHI ..
13 ( 4 . J . , � W� {{' 2 x'ka�(ZS�r� ikn. .r•.[ SYl ..
Bar values sum to IOU% in each measurement arca, except for education, itomme, and voter status. Some respondents refused to provide information fur these.
Notes
These percentages were calculated using the
counts listed in Figure 1.
More detailed background information is
provided in the Graphic Results Addendum Two
( "Re.spandent Background Characteristics').
LM.'d ti Share ci bs ch
Characteristics of Local Library Users
Graphic Results Preface Two
Library Visits Within the Last Year by Background
Category
Qla. "Within the last 12 months; have you or another adult member of your household aged 18 or older visited
a local public library for any reason ?" and Q5a. "Within the last 12 months, have one or more children aged 17
or younger in your household visited a local public library for any reason ?"
llasc for chart: Total sample (n =40(/)
TCJTAL•
N4AU S
FEv1A E$
••• 11034
35 TO 54
55 °RODE-R,
• The dashed line indicates the total sample percentage.
Figure 3
93016
9;037
• : • 9920
99212
99'216
RE.Ca9SItRED TO vul t:
r f RE lST RED
Percent Indicating a 1111..1Viembe :r k s Visited a laid +l. Public Lilita
- G R1.:a: r r mr •..w _jta. t 7 rt -2:.k Mf a ' ? .
:t Yit'S.S.1MIiL^IY ._1..2' c -i{.v1 4.1.
JNLORI•tokI:CI N [NHH i+FSatNak ti14/5a i'ati.> �'v 4 .';t!'_.._." , ��_ "1i .. 11: 07,"
NO CHILDREN IN 1111 ?! • +1 } a, {V • rWr! t r (0°' I
., :I.
I7GG OR A i1S REE u �s 53 %�
SOME COLLEGE BlirNO4- YgAtt.DEGRIM :rrt ; :::
•.. ' A4•YEAR r)r RFEOR FUGH1R 71 %; •
:' i . UNDER 550K1 -LIT,/ 68'�u i
S50KOR1vtJREHI-13 / !///// ��, 68 "4 , ;::: . F:
67°!0
Notes
These results explore the first (and most liberal)
of the library- related classifications shown in
Figures 1 and 2. As indicated, 67% reported a
household member having visited a local library
within the last 12 months. 1.lowever, visitation
rates varied significantly within these areas:
• Age: Adults aged 18 to 54 were more likely
than others to report visits. However, this was
primarily due to the high proportion of younger
respondents with children. After controlling
for parental status, the effect of age was not
statistically significant. (That is, younger and
older respondents with the sanie parental status
produced similar visitation rate percentages.)
• Parental status: Parents were over 1.3 times
more likely than others to report visits. The
presence of children clearly remains a major
driver for household library use.
• Education: The more highly educated were
more likely than others to report visits. This
was true even after controlling for other
background factors.
Gender, income. and location variations were not
statistically significant. (Categories in these areas
are marked with crosshatched patterns.)
►..� �� Strati' fae:.cad
Existence of a Favorite Library by Background Category
Base for chart:
Figure 4
Q10a -o. "Overall, which public library do your household members tend to use most ?"
Total sample (n =400)
• .[1 9 11.. •1'
—
/ / //w / / / /If /.
Aw / _ / �/ , 4
r / , ' .4./ cam°
r / //_ _ i / // / // / / s Q/
The dashed line indicates the total sample percentage.
Notes
These results explore the second of the
library- related classifications listed in Figures 1
and 2.
Overall, 58% could name a favorite local library.
(See Figure 17 for a listing of "favorite library"
shares.) Some, however, were more likely than
others to do it:
• Age: Younger adults were more likely than
those aged 55+ to report a favorite library, but
this again was driven by the relationship
between age and parental status. After
controlling for parental status, the effect of age
was not statistically significant.
• Parental status: Parents were about 1.3 times
more likely than others to have a favorite.
• Education: The more highly educated were
over 1.4 times more likely than their high
school - educated counterparts to report a
favorite.
• Frequency of visits: Among households
typically visiting a local library at least once a
month, 89% could name a favorite, about twice
the percentage (44 %) for Tess frequent visitors.
►.tf.1,� J
Strat research
Frequent Library Visitors by Background Category
Q4. "Within the last 12 months, about how often on average have adults in your household visited any local
public library?" and Q8. "Within the last 12 months, about how often on average have children in your
household visited any local public library?"
Base for chart:
Total sample (a= 400)
•
Percent Indicating 1111 Members Visit Once a iVltintli or
55 OR OLDER.
ONE OR MORE CTILLDRIN IN l ll1
• IVD Cl I1IDRFN 1141111
A 1IS DEGREE OR LESS
:.:. SCME co1.1.83E 13Ur i4o 4-YEAR DEGREE
• A 4 -\TAR 17EGREE bR HJG1IUt
ortomt SSOK
350K OR MOR131.115
• 99016
99037
- 99206
:::....;
12
g92fi
REgsIFRDO TO VOTE
.
i•iar REGIS11 2E1a
Flli MLJ fI317t 1IA.SVISI1TDWrIHIIJtAsr.12 ftLS
1pi HAS A FAVORITE U13RARY_
HI I DOES NOT I IAVG A FA\ RETE [ IBRARY
The dashed line indicates the total sainple percentage.
Figure 5
Notes
These results explore the last (and most
conservative) of the library - related classifications
shown in Figures 1 and 2.
While, overall, about one -third (32 %) said at least
one household member (adult or child) visits a
local library at least once a month, significant
variations in this rate were found in several
measurement areas:
• Age: Middle -aged or younger respondents
were more likely to report frequent visits, but
this effect again was related to parental status.
Afler controlling for this, the effect of age was
not statistically significant.
• Parental status: Parents were about 1.5 times
more likely than others to report frequent visits,
again reinforcing the influence of children in
driving library use.
• Education: Those with a four -year degree or
higher were over twice as likely as the high
school - educated to report frequent visits.
As indicated at left, about hal (48 %) those
visiting a library within the last 12 months were
classified as frequent visitors. Among those with
a favorite library, 49% were frequent visitors.
!!t'6 40 Strat,, cReseall:h
Household Use of Local Libraries and Library Services
, Graphic Results Section One
et :: o s
1
Itase for chart: Talal sample Or= 400) for each question
Figure 6
Adult Household Member Use of Library Services
Qla-c. "Within the last 12 months, have you or another adult member of your household aged 18 or older
<insert statemenh ?"
QIa Visited a local •ubtic Wary far ally mason
Ole, Called a public libray to get refererLv nd'omnlion
Percent Indicating by Questitiii
Notes
Two- thirds (66 %) reported adult members of their
household had visited a local library within the
last 12 months, about three times the rate for wcb
site or reference call activity.
Seven in ten (70 %) reported adult household
members had engaged in at least one of the
activities listed at left. Eight percent (8%) said
they had done srll three.
ell Strat cR -.kach
Q1a. "Within the last 12 months, have you or another adult member of your household aged 18 or older visited
a local public library for any reason?"
Base for chart:
6
SCtlE CrurCEBUrND DEGREE
: : • . . A 4A.R. Dgc..itItE Q12.1
• • UtCellt
• • • I" $501(01t1s,10.1tEBI-I1
•-** .
: -i.-;• 99037
• —
99206
. _
' •'• 99212
• •
• • •
• . . . . ....... .
: • : • .. : ...
:•-:••••• kEcisniRoyitl
:;.. • -•
Nncas
Adult Library Visits by Background Category
Total sample (n° 400)
The dashed line indicates the total sample percentage.
Figure 7
Notes
As indicated, respondents aged 54 or younger,
those with children, and the more highly educated
were significantly more likely than others to say
that an adult member of their household had
visited a library within the past year. Other
differences were not large enough to be
statistically meaningful.
(
01, StrategirPrneach
Base for chart:
Total sample Or= 400)
The dashed line indicates the total sample percentage.
Figure 8
7
Adult Web Site Visitation by Background Category
Q1 b. "Within the last 12 months, have you or another adult member of your household aged 18 or older visited
the web site of a public library?"
•... TOTAL.
MALES
FEMALES
I STO 34
.... 35T054
• 55 OR OLDER
.ONE OR h9C�RE CHI WREN IN 141
• NO CHILDREN IN 1H1
..: Al-IS DEGRIZORLESS
SOME Cpu.r_GE sur NO 4-YEAR DEGREE
'
•.A4- YEARDEGREEOR (
- UNDER 5,50K H141
55OK OR btORE xw
::..:..: 99716
........... 937
i... 99206
. ................. 912 _
'::'3
IkL3t3IS CRED TO bC1TT:
. :. NO IthxLST1 EJ)
1 IlU MEMI3Qt IIAS VISITTD Wi I1 LAST. 12
• NONE FLAW visrrw LAST 12 MYJNT}} .
- ' 11H !VS A FAVORITE LIBRARY
11111}S Nor tNVEAFAVORm LIBRARY
1111 MEMBERS VISIT AT I. A.ST Ohm A A40E4m14
1411 NIEMI3ERS VISIT LESSTI IAN ONCE A KNIT!
•
14%
11y6
I 11 %..
/ /// - // /lJ! y 1
Percent Indicating "Yes"
Cris
Notes
Younger to middle -aged respondents, parents, and
the more highly educated were much more likely
than their opposites to report adult household
members visiting a library's web site.
On -site library use and web site access were
correlated. Those reporting library visits within
the last 12 months were about three times more
likely than their opposites to indicate visiting a
web site, as were those with a favorite library.
Frequent library visitors were over four times
more likely than others to report web access.
1. '10 Str ati�, t tch
Figure 9
Adult Reference Requests by Background Category
Q1 c. "Within the last 12 months, have you or another adult member of your household aged 18 or older called
a public library to get reference information ?"
Base for chart:
Tonal sample (n =400)
.; 'NOT RECIIS ERM
1-1HMFlv1I3 HAS wimp WITHIdLAST12ma niS.
• `: NCZ E HAVE VISITED WITHIN LASr 12 MC7N TtS •
• MI IIAS A FAV IITE LIBRARY
• ' DOGS MIT HAVE A TAM:Milt LIBRARY
HHMEN1HEItS VISIT AT LEAST 64 EAD
The dashed line indicates the total sample percentage.
Notes
More highly educated respondents were much
more likely than their less educated counterparts
to report having called a public library to get
reference information. Other demographic and
socio- economic differences were not significant.•
Respondents who reported library visits or a
favorite library were much more likely than others
to have made a reference call.
*This includes the zip code variations at left The cornet
interpretation is that the evidence is not strong enough to make
generalizations to the target population.
AA, f tii Sit te*criesearch
Number of Adults in the Household Having Visited .a
Public Library
Q2. "How many adults in your household, including yourself, have visited a public library within the last 12
months ?"
Ilse for chart:
Figure 10
Those reporting. in 010. adult household members having visited a local public library within the last 12 months (n =262)
The dashed Zinc indicates the total sample percentage.
Notes
Among the 262 households claiming on -site
library use within the last 12 months. about 1.6
adults per household, on average, had visited.'
• This weighted average was calculated using the following
scoring system:
• 'One" scored as' 1"
• 'Two" scored as "2'
• "Three or more' scored as "3.1"
• "Don't Mow" scored as "1"
AI StratgGrearch
Base for chart:
Bars are rank- ordered by value.
Figure 11
Motivations for Adult Public Library Use
Q3a -f. "Within the last 12 months, has any adult household member, including yourself, used a local public
library for any of the following ?"
Those reporting, in Qla, adult household members having visited a local public library within the last 12 months (n=262)
Notes
Correlations between pairs of activities were
generally low, indicating that participation in one
does not necessarily Icad to participation in
another.
The following was observed:
• Those checking out library materials were, on
average, not more or Tess likely to engage in
any of the other five activities. That is, this
activity was not significantly correlated with
any other.)
• Those attending a program or event were (as
expected) statistically more likely to say thcy
had used meeting rooms.
• Those who read magazines and newspapers
were slightly more likely than others to use
reference services and the library's computers.
• Those who used reference services were more
likely than others to say they had used the
library's computers. (Thc1-0.22 correlation
between the two was the strongest among the
15 painvise correlations. About one - quarter
1 had engaged in both activities.)
•
Other associations were not significant.
On kg/ S)rst ^0°°eiarch
Q4. "Within the last 12 months, about how often on average have adults in your household visited any local
public library? More than once a week, once a week, a few times a month, about once a month, once every few
months, or once or twice a year?"
Base for chart: Total sample (rr = 400)
Figure 12
Frequency of Adult Public Library Use
;`103RETHANC WIZK(2%
. ONCE A WE (4i5) • .
• A ITN' TI NffS A A4CNt}1(II %1 .. 1
• M) VISITS IN :111E ',AST 12 N9C ti HS (3455}
Notes
Among all respondents, 29% reported adults in
their household visiting local libraries at least
once a month within the past year.
r.!M`t ihr Sit ai cFb earth
Children's Use of Library Services
Q5a -c. "Within the last 12 months, have one or more children aged 17 or younger in your household <insert
statement> ?"
Base for chart: Those with children aged 17 or younger living in the household (nm 138) for each question
Figure 13
nestittn _. .
Notes
As indicated, most (70 %) parents or guardians of
children 17 or younger (living in the household)
said at least one of their children had visited a
local library within the past year.
Seventy-two percent (72 %) of children had
participated in at least one of the activities, but
only 6% had done all three. All activities were
moderately correlated: Children having engaged
in one were more likely to have engaged in the
others.
Children's visitation rates did not vary
significantly by demographic or socio - economic
background measurement.
el IG Stal icl arch
Figure 14
Number of Children in the Household Having Visited a
Public Library
Q6. "How many children in your household have visited a public library within the last 12 months ?"
Base for chart: Those reporting, in 05a, children aged 17 or younger in the 11!! having visited a public library (n =96)
THREE oat WIRE (ib%j
Notes
On Average, about 1.9 children per household had
visited (among the 96 households reporting
children's visits).*
• This wciehted average was calculated using the following
searing system:
• 'One scored as 'I"
• "Two" scored as "2'
• "Three or more' scored as "3.1"
• "Don't know" scored as "1"
l:�I �.� Stra tcf wait.
Q7a -e. "Within the last 12 months, has any child in your household used a local public library for any of the
following ?"
Base for chart:
Figure 15
Motivations for Children's Public Library Use
Those reporting. in QSa, children aged 17 or younger in the NH haying visited a public library (n96) for each question
Bars are rank- ordered by percentage.
Notes
As indicated, almost all (91 %) visiting children
had checked out library materials. Less than half
had engaged in each of the other activities.
Like their adults counterparts, children engaging
in one activity were not necessarily more likely to
engage in another. (That is, pairwise correlations
between these rive activities were, as in the adult
casc, generally low.) Behaviors regarding
homework assistance, use of the library's
computers, and use of the library after school,
however, were all statistically associated:
• Children using the library for homework
assistance were more likely than others to use
the library's computers and to be using the
library as a place to go after school.
• Children using the library after school were also
more likely than others to be using the library's
computers.
Other relationships were not significant.
ON_ 10 Stra ch
� 1
■
Figure 16
Frequency of Children's Public Library Use
Q8. "Within the last 12 months, about how often on average have children in your household visited any local
public library? More than once a week, once a week, a few times a month, about once a month, once every few
months, or once or twice a year ?"
Base for chart:
77,ose with children aged 17 oryiorrnger living in the household (n =138)
A FEW 1llvtl ArvtCNlli
Notes
Among those with children in the household,
about four in ten (38 %) reported children visiting
local libraries at least once a month within the
past year. This visitation rate was higher than the
comparable rate (29 %) for adults (shown in
Figure 12).
�M.16 WI Strt icReseatch
Figure 17
Visits to and Preferences Among Area Public Libraries
Q9a -o. "Do you recall the names of the public libraries members of your household have visited within the last
12 months? Any others ?" and Q10a -o. "Overall, which public library do your household members tend to use
most ?"
'lase for chart:
Total sample (n =400) for each question and library
Notes
Respondents were most likely to mention the
Valley and Argonne Libraries in this question set:
• The Valley Library: About half (48 %) said a
household member had visited within the last
12 months, and 43% reported the library as
their household favorite.
• The Argonne Library: About two in ten
(18 %) had visited, and 10% said the library
was their favorite.
Eleven percent (11 %) had visited both the Valley
and Argonne Libraries within the last 12 months.
Only 7% reported a visit to the Downtown
Library within the last 12 months, and only 3%
cited it as their favorite.
Sbal cPosea t
Hose for chart:
7oral Sample (}r 400) .
fire dashed Zinc indicates the total sample percentage.
Figure 18
Valley Library Visits by Background Category
Q9a -o. "Do you recall the names of the public libraries members of your household have visited within the last
12 months? Any others ?"
• 1411 M134317t IIAS VISrIw V,TI HIPI' LASr 12 MONTHS
•. • I IH HA$ A FAVORITE LIBRARY
HI t DOES NOT HAVE A rAVORrIl U BRAItY I ;u
IIH MEMBERS VISrrAi 'LCASroom i
•
IItn elm Eris VISn•I FRS THAN c CAt 1411-1 316 i.
Percent Int]ic4ttiug Use of the Valley Lair aity
T crrAL
• MALES
ss 01 Da_ ONE C112 MORE ❑ OQLDREN - auxtt�I t, r to t+ ,�
NO iN 1 u t ,'� 7ll /7,
A 16 DEGREE OR I r?SS
SCMEODUEGEBU YEAR D5GRIE
A -'PAR DECREE OR I IIGHER -
UNCERS5OK Hi II
$501:01( MORE H111_
_.
Notes
Overall, about half (48 %) reported at least one
visit to the Valley Library. Visitation rates varied
significantly in the following areas:
• Education: Those with at least some college
exposure were much more likely than their less
educated counterparts to report having visited
the. library.
• Location: Among residents of 99037 and
99206, 56% reported visits to the library,
versus 40% for all others.
• Library - related measurements: Among those
having visited any library within the past year,
71% had visited the Valley Library. Among
those with a favorite library, most (81 %) had
visited. Seventy -three percent (73 %) of
frequent library users had visited, over twice
the rate of Icss frequent users.
Other differences were not significant.
1. 4:1 kfll Strati cfevutch
Base for chart:
Argonne Library Visits by Background Category
Q9a -o. "Do you recall the names of the public libraries members of your household have visited within the last
12 months? Any others ?"
Total sample Or= 400)
Figure 19
"99037.
992
• ; 99212
;:' 99216
REC;1S1'1 17TOWIFE:
Nc7f. FLEW
HH n•15V13 R HAS VISITED WITHIN LAST 12 MONTHS
:.. ' :_ ..•• -. HHHASAFAVORITEU. RARY
• HH DOES NOT HAVEA FAVORrni ta13RARY;
1 IW MDABERS yl SIT AT LE ST.QNCE A 41C9I[11
tilt iv EMBERS VISIT LESS ThAN ONCE A RKl`1llt-
The dashed line indicates the total sample percentage.
Notes
Overall, 18% reported on -site use of the Argonne
Library. Visitation rates varied significantly in
the following areas:
• Age: Respondents aged 54 or younger were
more likely than those 55+ to have visited.
• Parental status: Those with children were
more likely to have visited.
• Location: Residents of 99212 were much
more likely to have visited.
• Voter status: Registered voters were
marginally more likely than others to have
visited. (Why this was so is unclear. Even
after controlling for age and other factors, the
difference was still significant.)
• Library - related measurements: Among those
having visited any library within the past year,
26% had visited the Argonne Library. Among
those with a favorite library, 30% had visited.
About one -third (31 %) of frequent library' users
had visited, almost three times the rate of less
frequent users.
Other differences were not significant.
011, Stt"1c lir Ra,9eaich
Satisfaction with Local Library Services
Graphic Results Section Two
0.1 Strate cftsearch
Figure 20
Degree of Overall Satisfaction with Favorite Library
Q13. "You said the library your household members use most is <insert favorite library>. How would you rate
your household's overall level of satisfaction with <insert favorite library? Overall, have you been very,
moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
Base for chart: Those Indicating, ref Q10a -o, that household members leave a favorite library (
Notes
Most (91 %) of the 233 with a favorite library
rated either the Valley or Argonne facility. (The
Valley Library was cited by 211 respondents and
the Argonne Library by 41.)
i" •
Strat cfo.sear h
Figure 21
Degree of Overall Satisfaction by Background Category
Q13. "You said the library your household members use most is <insert favorite library. How would you rate
your household's overall level of satisfaction with <insert favorite library? Overall, have you been very,
moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
[lase for chart:
Those indicating, in 010a shut household members have afavorite library (n-- -233)
IBT034
35 T054
55 CR OLD171.
s
.< -, «'✓ ar"..9c±tw. " ,tas:a. 123t:'ca1t..AVizil.
CNt: OR KRE CHILDREN IN 1 a1 .< < _ a, 4 4, 1 .
• • ND Cl 111 r)RrN IN FO{ rw ,j� ? _ A FL$ DEGREE OR LESS
SOME COLLEGE R1Ir NO 4 -YEAR DEGREE
A4-veAR DEGREE OR HICK
•
'.... • urtolztssO I o
$50K OR MORE I1HI
• • 99016
99037
99205
' 99212
99716
ReaSTEREDTO'U
NO r RGGISTERw
iBirv1Fs0413r:R.S \7 srrAru sST OHOAtic r11-t
1111 ivIFIVTIFAS VISIT LESS TFLA 4 ONCE, A A•I(141I -1
_ / /7L
C. W
68 %
:69'h
Percent Indicating "Very Satisfied'
77,e dashed line indicates the total base percentage.
Notes
Older respondents and those without children
were statistically more likely than their opposites
to declare themselves "very satisfied." This
would otherwise represent a troubling result,
since those aged 54 or younger, and parents, were
more likely than others to report library visits (see
Figures 3 to 5). However, no significant
percentage point difference was found between
those reporting frequent library visits (70% of
whom indicated "very satisfied ") and other
respondents (67 %). (The two bottom bars at left
show this comparison.)
Oilier differences were not large enough to be
meaningful.
Stratc;c[ search
Q13. "You said the library your household members use most is <insert favorite library>. How would you rate
your household's overall level of satisfaction with <insert favorite library? Overall, have you been very,
moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
Base for chart:
Figure 22
Degree of Overall Satisfaction by Library
Those indicating, in Q10, that tire Valley Library (n =170) or sire Argonne Library (n=41) was a household favorite.
Rcsi tine isEributioi>s by
Bar percentages surn to 100% for each library.
Notes
For both the Valley and Argonne Libraries, about
seven in ten (67% for the Valley Library; 73% for
the Argonne Library) rated their household "very
satisfied. "'
Rating differences between the two libraries were
not statistically significant. (In the sample, those
who named the Argonne Library the favorite were
slightly more likely than Valley patrons to give it
a "very satisfied" rating. The difference in
percentages, however, was not large enough
[given the sub - sample sizes] to indicate with high
probability that a real difference in satisfaction
exists in the target population.)
Valley Library patrons, however, tended to be
slightly snore critical of certain operational
aspects of their library. See Figure 25.
• Respondents rated their favorite library only.
} t1,1 ^ , 0 Stlatt ' P' I ch
Q14h Crdtncrcr sen"icc
QI da Cc veaimcC of 'location
QI4g I1re ,F" nerd library autos f4rre
Q14c. Gex or raki,%
Q14d. Availability of o ix:tent scabr
QI4 fvaµnrcyoffittingnuteriaAsiia desired tutufranr
Q14b. Comauaxc of hours
Ql4L Availahitity of imymaterials -r.;` ; !',`, 3$:6
, • QI.k. Arailatulityof ItUc:inet- access cairn s :, r 27io'
Q 14r. Avoubility of puill ic fleeting rurnrrs 1S .'
Q14j. Matter oftmgans far adults •, 12 "
•
CPA,
Segment percentages stmt to 100% within each bar.
P VI7RY SAI1SRELEI MOLIFRATELY El NM VERY
SATiSFI ED SAT1Sf1FA
4t7) .. aria
Figura 23
Satisfaction with Library Services
Q14a -k. "How satisfied have you been with <insert favorite library> in each of the following areas? <lnsert
statement>: very, moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
[Lute for chart: Those indicating, in 010o-o, that household members have a favorite library (n =233)
ltcs�'lonse Distributions by Questioli
NOT ArALL iJONT/0.131V
. : . : .SA11Sf117D . • `' ANSWER • . .
Notes
More than six in ten were "very satisfied" with
customer service (79% gave their favorite library
the highest rating), location (74 %), library
atmosphere (69 %), parking (61%), and
availability of seating (60 %).
Three areas produced high "don't know"
percentages: availability of public meeting rooms
(69 %), number of programs for adults (65 %), and
availability of Internet- access computers (45%).
This implies that many visitors are uninformed or
unaware of these services. The Valley libraries
may wish to more widely communicate program
availability in these areas.
?1.1 ShategtResealch
The dashed line indicates the average bar length.
Q14a -k. "How satisfied have you been with <insert favorite library> in each of the following areas? <Insert
statement>: very, moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
Base for chart:
Figure 24
Service Satisfaction for Those with an Opinion
Those indicating, in Q10, that household members have a favorite library (n =233), excluding "don't know's" on any question.
14h Carrenieiice of hew s
Notes
Percentages for this chart were derived as in the
previous one, but with all "don't know's"
eliminated.'
To aid interpretation, bars have been color -coded
in standard deviation units (a measure of
variation) to show degrees of distance above or
below the average bar length (the dashed line):
• Activities with the highest satisfaction
(turquoise): Customer service and location
produced the highest "very satisfied"
percentages.
• Activities with above - average satisfaction
(green): Four items — library atmosphere,
seating, material turnaround, and ease of
parking — received higher than average ratings.
• Activities with below average satisfaction
(blues): The five areas represented in blue
produced weak scores, relative to other
measured items.
• For example, among the 231 with an opinion about the
customer service of their favorite library, 86% were "very
satisfied.' Other pero unages are interpteted similarly. The
rank- ordering at left differs from the previous chart's. reflecting
the exclusion of "don't knows" for each question.
ett, ,( Strata "geor nth
Q14a -k. "How satisfied have you been with <insert favorite library> in each of the following areas? <Insert
statement>: very, moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
Itasc for chart:
Figure 25
Service Satisfaction by Library for Those with an
Opinion
Those indicating. in 010, that the Valley Library (n =170) or the Argonne Library (a.. 41) is a household favorite, excluding "don't brow's" on mrr question
0,14b. Ccar;rnicrre of texas
• QI.1 f. Availability of pit rrtetiru3
.. Q14j, Nutter of program for adults
QI4a Converuave of lc ti n
. • QI4g The fpreral library Soros
0144 Availability of soft iciad seating
Q1.1k Ftc 1Lc x-y of acting nsaa ials in a domed iinr trait
Ql4c. Faso of parking
1'erccnt indicating "Ver - y Satisfied" by Lihraty
Q14h Cu2aiw SaviCC 1: t.t ,nr: t oy. - s.;.Yr . 88 % , -
•
QI4c; Availability of Li t1 r-access con
QI4i. Availability of ivewnnrerials
Bars are rank- ordered by Valley Library percentages. "Don't knouts" were excluded when calculating the percentages.
Notes
Argonne Library users were 1.5 times more likely
than their Valley Library counterparts to indicate
"very satisfied" for parking. Other differences
were not large enough to be statistically
significant. (This partially reflects the small
sub - sample size [n =41) for Argonne Library
users, which !united the power to detect
differences between the two user populations.)
The Argonne Library, however, received a higher
percentage in most of the areas listed at left.
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Figure 26
The Performance Pattern for Favorite Local Libraries
Q14a -k Satisfaction Measurements Versus "Derived" Importance Scores
Those indicating, in Q10, that household members have a favorite library (n =233), excluding "don't know's" on ony question.
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"Very satisfied" percentages, calculated by excluding "don't knows," match the previous chart's.
Notes
The horizontal axis, at left, displays a measure of
"derived" service importance. Derived
importance scores are calculated by measuring
how strongly each specific service satisfaction
rating (Q14a -k) correlates with the overall
satisfaction rating (Q13) for the favorite library.
Higher correlations -- those to the right of the
vertical median line — indicate services that vary
relatively strongly with the overall rating (and
seem to be more important in influencing it).
The vertical axis measures the "very satisfied"
percentages shown in Figure 24.
Three services — customer service, library
atmosphere, and fast material turnaround —
received higher -than- median scores for both
importance and satisfaction. The data suggests
these are important to users and local libraries are
also doing a good job of meeting needs for them.
Two seemingly problematic services —
availability of Internet- access computers and
availability of new materials — received relatively
high importance scores but disappointing
satisfaction ratings. These areas seem to require
special attention.
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Figure 27
Satisfaction with Children's Services
Q15a -d. "Compared to other libraries of this size, how would you rate <insert favorite library> in these areas
related to children? <Insert statement>: very, moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
Base for chart:
Those with children in the household and indicating, in Q1Oa - o, that household members have a favorite library (n =99)
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Segment percentages sum to IBM within each bar.
Notes
i\4ore than half were "very satisfied" with
customer service for children (63 %) and the
adequacy of children's materials (56%). About
four in ten were not aware enough about
programs for children or materials/services for
teens to rate these items.
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Base for chart:
Figure 28
Children's Service Satisfaction for Those with an
Opinion
Q15a -d. "Compared to other libraries of this size, how would you rate <insert favorite library'> in these areas
related to children? <Insert statement>: very, moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
7 with children in the household and Indicating, in Q10a -o, that household members have a faivrite library (n394), excluding "don't knows" on any
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Notes
Percentages for this chart were derived as in the
previous one, but with all "don't knows"
eliminated. Even so, the rank - ordering matches
the previous chart's. As indicated, satisfaction
levels for children's programs and
materialsiserviccs for teens were significantly
below those for children's customer service and
adequacy of children's materials.
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Figure 29
Children's Service Satisfaction with the Valley Library
for Those with an Opinion
Q15a -d. "Compared to other libraries of this size, how would you rate the Valley Library in these areas related
to children? <insert statenment>: very, moderately, not very, or not at all satisfied ?"
Rase for chart: Those with children and indicating. in Q / Oa-o, that the Valley Library is the household favorite (a = 6S), excluding "don't knows" on arty question
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15d. Customer service frtr children
Q15c. Materials and services fur teens
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Because of the small sub - sample base size (n =19), Argonne Library percentages are unreliable and not shown.
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Q16. "How likely is it that household members, including yourself, will continue to use <insert favorite library>
in the future? Very, moderately, not very, or not at all likely?"
Base for chart:
Figure 30
Likelihood of Continuing to Use the Favorite Library
Those indicating, in Q10a -o, that household members have a favorite library (n=233)
Notes
About three in four (77 %) said their household
members would continue to use their favorite
library. Only 6% said they were "not very" or
"not at all" likely to continue.
A majority (55 %) exhibited strong loyalty to their
favorite library, reporting they were both "very
satisfied" (in Q13) and "very likely" to continue.
About one -third (32 %) produced mixed signals,
indicating the highest score on one measurement
and the second- highest on the other. Thirteen
percent (13 %) exhibited stronger dissatisfaction,
failing to give their favorite library a top score in
either satisfaction or this question.
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Preferences Regarding Valley -Area Library Services
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Q11. "Currently, three library branches are located in the Spokane Valley area. Do you think this number is too
few, about right, or too many ?"
Base for chart:
Total sample (n =400)
Figure 31
Perception About the Number of Branch Libraries
Notes
Younger respondents and the Tess affluent were
statistically more likely than others to say "too
few" (with 20% and 21% doing so, respectively,
among these groups). A disproportionate
percentage (91 %) in zip code 99037 reported
"about right," well above the 75% for all other
respondents. There were no other notable
differences (including by library use). In general,
those with different backgrounds produced
similar sets of percentages.
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Perception About the Number of Branch Libraries
Located in the City of Spokane Valley
Q12. "One of the area library branches is located within the boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley. Do you
think one branch located within the city limits is too few, about right, or too many ?"
Base for chart:
Total sarnple (rr =400)
Figure 32
Notes
The sizable percentage (42 %) indicating one
branch library seemed "too few" was only
marginally lower than the 50% reporting "just
right." Variations by background category were
negligible, as illustrated in the next chart.
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Perception About the Number of Libraries Located in
Spokane Valley by Background Category
Q12. "One of the area library branches is located within the boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley. Do you
Base for chart:
Figure 33
think one branch located within the city limits is too few, about right, or too many ?"
Total sample (n = 400)
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Notes
Respondents with different backgrounds produced
similar "too few" percentages, indicating general
agreement on this question. (That is, the 42%
overall result represents the sample well.) Onc
statistical difference, however, was found:
Among frequent Library visitors, 50% indicated
"too few" branches, versus 38% for all others.
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Concept Descriptions Tested in this Survey
Preface to concept descriptions:
The City of Spokane Valley and the Spokane County .Library District are currently considering three options to enhance
the city's library facilities to better serve City of Valley residents. Two of oplions include building a new,
centrally located main libroiy for Spokane Valley. The new library would be 2 -1/2 times larger than the current main
Valley librorv. 11 would offer more materials, services, and programs than are now available. Td like your personal
opinion on all three proposed oplions.
• Concept A (middle - range improvements and cost):
Some have proposed building the new, centrally located main library to replace the current Valley branch and keeping the
Argonne and Otis Orchard branches as they are now. This option has a middle -level cost, with more service
improvements than the lowest cost option. A 20 -year bond, raising property taxes an average $17 per year, would pay for
the improvement.
• Concept B (the most improvements and highest cost):
Some have proposed building the new, centrally located main library to replace the current Valley branch and also proving
the Argonne Library to south of Trent Avenue. This option has the highest cost, with the most service improvements. A
20 year bond, raising property taxes an average $20 per year, would pay for the improvement.
• Concept C (the fewest improvements and least cost):
Some have proposed that, instead of building the larger grain library, that the current Valley and Argonne branches be
replaced with three smaller neighborhood libraries within Spokane Valley. This option has the lowest cost, with the fewest
service improvements. A 20 -year bond, raising property taxes an average $11 per year, would pay for the improvement.
(The concepts were tested in randomized order.)
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Figure 35
Reactions to Library Facility Options
Q17a -c. "Would you strongly favor, mildly favor, be neutral to, mildly oppose, or strongly oppose this
proposed option ?"
Base for chart:
Total sample (n =400)
Segment percentages sum to 100% within each bar. Concepts are rank-ordered by "stronglyhnildly favor" percentages.
Notes
The concepts are listed at left in order of
performance. The following was observed:
• For middle -cost concept "A ": Thirty -eight
percent (38 %) favored (strongly or mildly) the
option, while 33% opposed (strongly or mildly)
it, a statistical toss -up. It produced an average
score of 3.01 (on a five -point scale, with "5" as
"strongly favor ") and generated significantly
higher support than its two alternatives.
• For lower - cost concept "C ": Twenty - two
percent (22 %) favored the option; 55%
opposed it. The average score was 2.36.
Despite its mediocre ratings, it still generated
significantly higher support than "B."
• For higher -cost concept "B ": Fourteen
percent (14 %) favored the option; 62%
opposed it. The average score was 2.13.
Relative to its competitors, "B" performed
poorly.
Figures 36 to 39 and 48 to 50 describe additional
results related to the concept ratings.
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Meeting Date: 5/11/04 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information [X] admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Managed Competition Discussion
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
BACKGROUND:
One of the Council Goals of 2004 was to experiment with a managed competition program. At
the Council Retreat in February 2004, suggestions for potential candidates were offered.
The purpose of this agenda item is to present the concept to Council for consideration.
OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
Provide feedback on the pursuit of a managed competition program and suggestions for
service candidates.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
None at this time. There may be financial impacts within the selected service areas.
STAFF CONTACT: Morgan Koudelka, Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENTS
Managed Competition Presentation
Managed Competition in
the City of Spokane Valley
Morgan Koudelka, Administrative Analyst, May 11, 2004
Description of Managed Competition
• Managed competition is a formal process
whereby public entities compete with the
private sector to determine who is the most
economic and efficient service provider.
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How does it work?
• The full cost of the City providing the service
is determined
• Public and private sector responses to the RFP
compete directly
• The contract is awarded based on who can
provide the best service for the lowest price
Other cities utilizing managed
competition
• Baltimore, MD
• Indianapolis, IN
• Philadelphia, PA.
• Phoenix, AZ
• San Diego, CA
• Coral Springs, FL
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Steps to success
• Clear goals and objectives for the program
• Support from elected officials
• Specific performance goals and accurate
measurement tools
• Thorough program design
• Continuous monitoring and oversight in the
implementation structure
• Consider inviting private sector participation
Services most frequently taking
advantage of competition
• General and support services
• Parks and Recreation
• Information Technology
• Fleet Management
• Emergency Medical Services
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Obstacles and how to overcome them
• Fear of an unfamiliar approach
Ig Education among elected officials, city staff and the
public
• Trial and error phase.
m Collaboration among the public and private sectors in the
planning and execution phase
• Program inertia ("This is the way we have always
done things ")
® Leadership- driven efforts.
• Competing values
✓ Tie results to the priorities of the public
Next Steps
• Identify potential candidate services for pilot
program (for 2005 services)- By May 25, 2004
• Articulate goals, objectives and performance
measures for candidate services - By June 30, 2004
• Develop and issue request for proposal for identified
services - By July 31, 2004
• Evaluate proposals and select service provider - By
September 30, 2004
• Monitor performance by ensuring that performance
and outcome measures specified in the contract are
met - Ongoing
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 5/11/04 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Cable Franchise Renewal Process
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
Ordinance establishing franchise fee approved 3/31/03.
Memorandum of Understanding on terms and conditions to participate in the regional cable
advisory board approved 9/16/03.
Three members appointed to Cable Advisory Board on 2/24/04.
BACKGROUND:
Cable franchises and the franchise renewal process are regulated by the federal government.
The Cable Act of 1984 allows for both a formal and informal renewal process.
The City assumed the County's cable franchise agreement with Comcast upon incorporation.
The agreement expires on September 4, 2006.
There is a 36 -month window on the formal renewal process. Comcast invoked the formal
process on September 30, 2003, but intends to concurrently negotiate under both the formal
and informal processes.
The City has begun the ascertainment phase of the formal process by participating in the Cable
Advisory Board and by gathering citizen comments.
The purpose of this agenda item is to update the Council on the renewal process.
OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Provide feedback and direction to staff.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None currently, but $50,000 has been budgeted for the
cable franchise renewal process.
STAFF CONTACT: Morgan Koudelka, Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENTS
Cable Franchise Renewal Process Presentation
Spokane Valley
Comcast Cable
Franchise Renewal
Morgan Koudelka, Administrative Analyst, May 11, 2004
Cable Franchise Regulation
o Cable franchises and the cable franchise
renewal process are regulated by the Cable
Act of 1984 under. section 626 (47 USC 546).
❑ The Cable Act allows for both a formal and
informal renewal process.
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Cable Franchise Facts
❑ Spokane Valley assumed the County's
existing cable franchise agreement with
Comcast.
❑ The agreement expires on September 4, 2006
❑ Spokane Valley will negotiate a franchise
renewal independent of the County's renewal.
❑ Spokane Valley received $467,000 in
franchise fees from. Comcast in 2003.
What Can the City Regulate?
❑ Basic service tier rates according to FCC
benchmarks.
❑ Signal quality.
❑ Customer service standards.
❑ Agreed -upon or voluntarily contracted for
broad categories of video programming.
❑ Other negotiated terms of the franchise
agreement.
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Cable Franchise Renewal Facts
❑ The franchise agreement can be renewed
through a formal or informal process.
❑ Comcast has invoked the formal process, but
concurrently negotiates via the informal.
process.
❑ There is a thirty -six month window on the
formal process.
Formal. Process
❑ Ascertainment Phase
in Past Performance Evaluation (e.g. technical review)
■ Future Community Needs Assessment
❑ Negotiations
❑ Request for Proposal
❑ The City must provide prompt public notice upon
receipt of the proposal and accept or issue a
preliminary denial within four months of receiving
the proposal
❑ If a preliminary denial is issued, the commencement
of an administrative proceeding is required
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Formal Process (continued)
❑ The administrative proceeding will consider
whether —
▪ Comcast has substantially complied with the material
terms of the existing franchise and with applicable law
® The quality oaComcast's service has been reasonable in
light of community needs
■ Comcast has the financial, legal, and technical ability to
provide the services, facilities, and equipment set forth in
the proposal
▪ Comcast's proposal is reasonable to meet the future cable -
related community needs and interests, taking into
account the cost of meeting such needs and interests
Formal Process (continued)
❑ At the completion of the administrative
hearing, the City shall issue a written decision
granting or denying the proposal for renewal.
❑ A denial shall be based on one or more
adverse findings with respect to the four
factors previously described.
❑ Comcast may appeal a denial to a court of
law.
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❑ Negotiations
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❑ Negotiations continue until a renewal
agreement is reached. if the renewal is not
granted, negotiations defer to the formal
process.
Benefits to the community
❑ Public, educational, and governmental (PEG) access,
equipment, facilities, and services.
❑ Institutional Networks (I -Nets) provided for internal
use by governmental and educational institutions.
❑ Customer- service standards.
❑ Adherence to safety codes.
❑ System upgrades.
❑ Franchise fee revenues.
❑ Potential senior - citizen discounts.
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Next Steps
❑ Resolution submitted to Council on May 25 for the purpose
of establishing guidelines of the formal process
❑ Consider whether to utilize a consultant or outside expertise
to assist in the ascertainment and negotiation phases
❑ Continue the ascertainment phase
e Identify the future cable - related needs.
e Assess cable operator's performance.
❑ Review findings
❑ City makes a request for proposal.
❑ Conduct Negotiations.
a Approve or deny franchise renewal
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 11, 2004 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business 0 new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information X admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Aquifer Protection Area Program Reauthorization
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.36 Aquifer Protection Areas
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Presentation to Council on the Aquifer Protection
Area Program on March 16, 2004.
BACKGROUND: The Spokane County Board of Commissioner sent a letter dated January 27,
2004 to Spokane Valley requesting consideration for inclusion of the City of Spokane Valley in
the reauthorization of the Aquifer Protection Area. On May 3, 2004 the City received a copy of a
draft resolution from the County. The County has requested that the City approve the resolution
by the beginning of June. We have asked the County for the following information prior to
consideration of the resolution:
• History of the revenues and use funds in prior years.
• History of the water quality in the APA, specifically with in the City of Spokane Valley,
since the beginning of the program.
• Proposed use of funds under the new program.
If there are other questions or information the Council would like prior to consideration of the
resolution, we will forward those requests to the County.
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten
ATTACHMENT: Letter from Spokane County date January 27, 2004
Draft Resolution
NO.
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY/TOWN OF
TN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING )
TFIE INCLUSION OF THE MUNICIPAL )
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY/TOWN OF )
WITHIN AN AQUIFER
PROTECTION AREA
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 36.36 RCW, the legislature provided
for the creation of Aquifer Protection Areas to finance the protection, preservation and
rehabilitation of subterranean water and to reduce special assessments imposed upon households
to finance facilities for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.36.020, an Aquifer Protection Area
may include territory located within a city or town only with the approval of the City or Town
governing body; and
WHEREAS, in 1985 the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County placed a
ballot proposition before the electors to create the Spokane Aquifer Protection Area and
established certain Aquifer Protection Area fees for a 20 -year time frame. The boundaries of the
Aquifer Protection Area included portions of the unincorporated areas of Spokane County, which
at that time included the City of Spokane Valley and City of Liberty Lake, as well as the City of
Spokane and Town of Millwood; and
WHEREAS, in 1985, the voters overwhelming approved the ballot proposition to create
the Spokane Aquifer Protection Area as well as the corresponding Aquifer Protection Area fee(s)
with both sun- setting December 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Region will continue to face significant issues with regard to the
protection of the water qualify in the Spokane Aquifer even after the sunset of the current Aquifer
Protection Area as well as corresponding Aquifer Protection Area fees; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County believes that it is in
the best interest of the region to reauthorize the Spokane Aquifer Protection Area and
corresponding Aquifer Protection Area fees for an additional twenty (20) year time frame to
provide financial resources to allow the Region to make continued progress toward the elimination
of septic tanks in the urban areas. In conjunction with such determination, and as required by RCW
36.36.040, the Board of County Commissioners further believes that the boundaries of the
reauthorized Spokane Aquifer Protection Area should encompass all or a portion of the municipal
boundaries of the City/Town of and therefore are desirous of obtaining approval from
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the City/fown legislative authority to include its municipal boundaries within
the reauthorized Spokane Aquifer Protection Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City/Town of
Council of the City/Town of , as authorized by RCW 36.36.040, that the Council
does hereby approve of the inclusion of its municipal boundaries within the boundaries of the
reauthorized Spokane Aquifer Protection Area. In making the decision, the Council understands
that this action will enable the Board of County Commissioners to place the reauthorization of
the Spokane Aquifer Protection Area and corresponding fee before the electors. Provided,
further, in taking this action, the Council is not taking a position in support or opposition to any
ballot proposition which may be submitted to the electors by the Board of County
Commissioners to reauthorize the Aquifer Protection Area and corresponding fee. Such an
action can only be taken consistent with the provisions of RCW 42.17.130.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2004.
City/T'own Clerk
Approved as to form only: (Title)
City/Town Attorney
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CITY/TOWN OF
By:
Its:
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JOHN ROSICELLEY, 1ST DISTRICT • KATE MCCASLIN, 2ND DISTRICT • PHILLIP D. HARRIS, 3RD DISTRICT
January 27, 2004
Mayor Mike DeVleming
City of Spokane Valley
11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
RECEIVED
JAN 2 9 2004
City of Spokane Valley
SUBJECT: REAUTHORIZATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA AND
AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA FEES
Dear Mayor DeVleming.
In 1985, Spokane County, with approval from the City of Spokane and the Town of
Millwood, placed a ballot measure before our voters to create the Spokane Aquifer
Protection Area (APA), and to establish APA fees for a 20 -year period. Our citizens
overwhelmingly supported the measure with a 74.7 percent approval vote. The APA and
corresponding APA fees will sunset at the end of year 2005.
APA fees have provided financial resources allowing us to make substantial progress toward
the elimination of septic tanks in the urban areas. Since 1985, more than 20,000 septic
tanks have been eliminated or avoided, and over 7 million gallons per day of wastewater is
now being treated at the City of Spokane Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant rather
than being discharged into the Spokane Aquifer. The existence of sewers on the urban area
has allowed new development to avoid the installation of a new septic tank system..
Our region will continue to face significant issues with regard to the protection of the water
quality in the Spokane Aquifer even after the sunset of the current APA and APA fees.
Some of these issues include continued elimination of septic tanks, monitoring of existing
septic tanks, and continued monitoring of the aquifer. It is estimated that over the next 20-
years an additional 100 million dollars will be spent to complete the sewers in the urban area
and nearly 500 million dollars will be spent to improve treatment of sewage and stormwater.
The Board of County Commissioners believes that it is in the best interest of the region to
reauthorize the Spokane Aquifer Protection Area and APA fees. Accordingly, we have
directed our public works staff to initiate discussions with your staff with respect to the
reauthorization of the APA and APA fees in anticipation of submitting a ballot proposition
to the voters within the APA at the November 2004 General Election.
Prior to placing the ballot proposition before the voters, the County will need to have
approval from your governing body for the inclusion of your corporate area in the
proposed reauthorized APA.
Accordingly, the Board requests that you consider the inclusion of your corporate area in
the reauthorized APA. We have enclosed a reap depicting the present boundaries of the
APA and a document outlining the present APA fees. So that the County has sufficient
time to hold the required public hearing on the reauthorization and the electors can be fully
informed on this very important ballot measure before the November 2004 General
Election, the Board would appreciate receiving confirmation from you on or before June 1,
2004 as to your agreement to include your corporate area in the reauthorized APA.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our proposal and request, please let us
know. We would be happy to meet with you individually, or to discuss it at a meeting of the
Regional Cities and Towns.
Sincerely,
Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County
CC: Francine Boxer, CEO
Bruce Rawls, Utilities Director
BOCC -21PA Letter
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January 27, 2004
to McCaslin, Vice -Chair j' Roskelley, Comrnissi
SPOKANE COUNTY
AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA FEES
SEEPAGE AND WATER USE
ANNUAL
METER RATE TABLE RATE TABLE ACCRUAL ERU
DESCRIPTION SIZE SEEPAGE/MO. WATER/MO. RATE EQUIV.
Residential 314" 1.25 1.25 $15 / $30 1
Non - Residential 1" 2.50 2.50 $30 / $60 2
Non - Residential 1.5" 5.00 5.00 $60/$120 4
Non - Residential 2" 10.00 10.00 $120 / $240 8
Non - Residential 3" 20.00 20.00 $240 / $480 16
Non - Residential 4" 37.50 37.50 $450 / $900 30
Non - Residential 5" 56.25 56.25 $675 / $1350 45
Non - Residential 6" 80.00 80.00 $960 / $1920 64
Notes: All developed parcels inside the APA pay the water rate. Developed parcels inside the
APA that are not connected to the sewer also pay the seepage rate.
APA Fees are billed on Property Tax Statements with "Other Charges"
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