2004, 11-09 Regular MeetingVOUC1iER LIST
DATE
VOUCITER
Number(s)
TOTAL VOUCHER
AMOUNT
10 -22-04
5713 -5771
1.791.402.75
10.26 -04
5773 -5774
5,506.54
11-01-04
5775-5797
1,I55,549.74
GRAND TOTAL
2.952,459.03
AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CiTY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING #55
Tuesday, November 9, 2004
CiTY HALL AT REDWOOD PLAZA
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
Council Requests All Electronic Des ices be Turned Off During Council Meetini
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Pastor Bill Dropko, Greenacres Christian Fellowship Church
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENT/A
INTRODUCTION OF SPECLAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
COM MITTEE, BOARD, LLAISON SUMMARY REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT:
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. CONSENT AGENDA Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a firoup. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
a. Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 26. 2004
b. Approval of Study Session Minutes of November 2, 2004
c. Approval of Payroll of October 30, 2004 of S143,652.24
d. Approval of the Following Vouchers:
NEW BUSINESS
2.. Second Reading Proposed Ordinan c 04 -044 Adopting 2005 I3udget — Ken Thompson
[public commcntj
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -046 for Planned Unit Developments (PUD) — Marina Sukup
(public commcntj
4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 04-047 Amending Spokane Valley Building Code — Tom Scholtens
[public comment]
5. Motion Consideration: Selecting a Library Services Provider, and Authorizing City Manager to
Negotiate Agreement - Nina Regor [public commcntj
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6. Discussion: Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Committees - Mayor I)eVleming ]public comment]
7. Presentation: Six -Year Financial Forecast— Dave Mercier (public comment]
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. First Reading Proposed Utility Tax Ordinance (Tabled October 26, 2004)— Ken Thompson
[public comment]
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Maximum of three minutes please; State your name and address for the record)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: [no public comment]
9 Update on ['ark Maintenance Service Proposals - Mike Jackson
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE SCHEDULE
Regular Council Meetings are general& held 2nd and e`" Tuesdays, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Council Study Sessions are generally held t, .3"4 and ;th Tuesdays, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Other Tentative Upcoming Meetings /Events:
November 23, 2004 — No Council Meeting or Council Study Session
Nor, ember 30, 2004 — Regular Council Meeting
December 28, 2004 — No Council Meeting or Council Study Session
January 19, 2005 — Conversation with the Community, 6 p.m., Sports USA
February 12, 2005 — Half -Day Council/Staff Retreat
June 11, 2005 — Mid -Year Council /Staff Retreat, 9 a.m. - noon
NO-110E: Individuals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing. err other
Impairments, please contact the City Clerk of 0509) 921 -1000 as Bonn as possible so that arrangements may be mnric
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Attendance:
Councilmembers:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Richard Munson, Councilmember
MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Mayor DeVleming called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the 54 meeting.
Staff:
David Mercier, City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Attorney
Stanley Schwartz, City Attorney
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director
Neil Ke.rsten, Public Works Director
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Courtney Moore, Accountant/Budget Analyst
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Bing (Greg) Bingaman, IT Specialist
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor DeVleming led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Eric Hinnenkamp, of New Hope Bible Church, gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor DeVleming announced he would like to add item #9a: Mayoral
Appointment: to nominate an appointment to the Student Advisory Council. 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 attended the Growth Management Advisory Committee
meeting where they passed the County -wide planning policies recommended by the Citizens and
Technical Review Committees; and that they now have a revised set of County -wide planning policies to
guide the County's effort to comply with the Growth Management Act.
Councilmember .Taylor: gave his congratulations to the subcommittee on the revised updated planning
policies.
Councilmember Schinnnels: said that he attended the Spokane Regional Transportation meeting a few
weeks ago, that they are working with their budgets and discussed funding situations that affect the city;
that he and most of the council attended the Association of Washington Cities meetings; and that he also
attended the Weed and Seed meeting with the Mayor last week; that he attended the Transportation
Commission meeting with WS.DOT in Seattle last week and that they are meeting tomorrow morning at
Spokane Community College at 8 a.m. I-le also mentioned that he received information from the City of
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Spokane Valley regarding business license information and asked that staff distribute copies of that to all
Councilmembers as an informational item.
Councilmember Denenny: explained that he attended the Executive Board Meeting of Spokane Regional
Health Department; and reminded everyone of the evening televised STA meetings.
Councilmember Flanigan: reported that he attended last 'Wednesday's Ad Hoc Library Committee
Meeting for analysis of received proposals, and that there was a large turnout; that they will meet again
tomorrow night with the goal to reach a recommendation to bring before Council; that he attended the
Open House at Sports USA; and that the City received seven responses to the HoteVM.otel Request For
Proposals.
Deputy Mayor Wilhite: stated that she also attended the Ad Hoc Library Committee meeting; and standing
in for Mr. Taylor, she attended the Steering Committee of Elected Officials dealing with the final draft of
the County -wide Planning Policies; and also that the Washington Policy Center came to Spokane and that
she attended that meeting which discussed health care issues in our community.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor DeVleming mentioned planning and work is under way for this year's
Celebration of Lights, which is the community Christmas tree lighting project scheduled for December 2
2004; and that the Centennial Trail Board has been meeting to respond to the State regarding requiring a
parking fee for access to the trailhead use at Riverside State Park.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
Grace Graham, 710 N McCabe Rd, Spokane Valley Wa: asked what could be done about getting different
codes, rules and regulations to prohibit big trucks and trailers from parking on residential streets; that she
has been putting up with that since early spring; that the trucks park across from the school at Broadway
and McCabe, and she feels that makes for a dangerous condition with children in area. She handed
pictures to the City Clerk for later council viewing.
John Snediker, 18316 E Broadway, Spokane Valley: said that the Library Transition Report mentioned the
possibility of annexing and that could still happen later; that he feels the Library District is doing a great
job; and mentioned some of the positive comments heard at the last Ad Hoc Library Meeting.
Debra Chant, 16004 E 6 Lane, Spokane Valley: said she feels we should contract with the Library
District for another year then vote on annexation; she gave three reasons for not going to LSSi which is a
profit - motivated company; she said that LSSI relies on volunteer labor; that we would lose our investment
if we had to start over with LSSI; that we have a decades -old relationship with SCLD; and she feels we
should keep tax dollars within the community instead of sending them to another state; that she wants us
to keep the fine library system we have and not give it to a profit motivated business.
Rich Bryant, S Valley, 12025 East 31 spoke concerning the ongoing comprehensive plan; said he
realizes it is governed by law; but asks how can we determine where or to even start planning for zoning
changes if we haven't figured out where the city center will be; that he understood the proposed light rail
has a stand -alone project for the U -City area, and they already determined where the city center could be;
that he read that developers can pay an $1800 fee and have a zoning change so money talks and
individuals who have been there for years have no say.
Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; no further comments were offered.
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VOUCHER LIST
VOUCHER
TOTAL VOUCHER
DATE
Number(s)
AMOUNT
10 -06 -04
5673 -5705
37,974.55
GRAND TOTAL
37,974.55
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1. PUBLIC HEARING: Final 2005 Budtet Hearin!! — Ken Thompson
Mayo DeVleming opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m. Finance Director Thompson said that staff has
worked to place budget information on our website; he then introduced Courtney Moore, member of the
finance division who has worked on the first six or seven items on tonight's agenda. Director Thompson
explained that tonight's hearing for the 2005 budget is the third budget: hearing and the second hearing on
the full budget; that we have a balanced budget for 2005 of $44 million dollars, which is down about 13%
from the current year; the budget includes funds for CenterPlace operations, a service level reserve, and a
contingency in case of an emergency. He also explained that the budget includes $10 million dollars in
capital projects, and a loan repayment of up to $1.3 million dollars, which is on the money we borrowed
from the street fund last year for start -up costs. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; no comments
were offered. After asking Council for any discussion and receiving none, Mayor DeVleming closed the
public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
2. CONSENT AGENDA Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
a. Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2004
b. Approval of Study Session Minutes of October 19, 2004
c. Approval of Payroll of October l 5 of $108,992.68
d. Approval of Following Vouchers:
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Counclltnember Tailor, to waive the reading and
approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Flanigan pointed out a clarification in the minutes from
the October 26 meeting regarding outside agency funding, that both EDC and ITA should have separate
line items in future budgets. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions:
None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Second Reading: Proposed 2005 Annual Property Tax Ordinance 04 -041— Ken Thom s son
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilmember Flanigan to approve Ordinanwe 04 -041. Finance Director Thompson explained that
statute dictates an ordinance is required to levy property taxes, and that it is expected that the property tax
levy would be close to $9,870,000 for 2005 and would be based on a rate of $2.10 per thousand dollars of
assessed value, which is close to the rate we have in the current year. Mayor DeVleming invited public
comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -042 to Confirm Extra 1 +% L.evv — Ken Thompson
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilmember Denenny to approve Ordinance 04 - 042. Finance Director Thompson stated that a second
requirement under the State budget law is that if we want to collect the 1% increase in property tax each
year, there must be a separate ordinance; and that it is usually 1 %, but in our case this year only it will
1.37 %, which equates to $126,681; he further explained that our property tax levy in the current year was
approximately $9.2 million dollars, and the State budget law allows us to collect 1% more than that, and
we can receive that if we so specify via an ordinance. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: br Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions:
None. Motion carried.
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5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -044 Adopting 2005 Budget — Ken Thompson
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to advance Ordinance 04 -044 to a second reading. Finance
Director Thompson explained that this is the ordinance which formally adopts the 2005 budget. Mayor
DeVleming invited public comment; no comments were offered. Council briefly discussed the budget
including the beginning and ending balances of the street fund as shown, and noted that this is a "bare -
bones" budget and depletes the street fund to a dangerous low level. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
6. Proposed Resolution 04 -025 Amending Fee Resolution for 2005 — Ken Thompson
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the resolution title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Denenny to approve Resolution 04 -025. Finance Director Thompson
explained that fees are adopted with a resolution, and as fees change, the resolution must be amended. He
stated there are only two changes in this resolution, and that those changes will not be effective until
2005. He stated that one change is the $13 business registration fee including the S3.00 fee for non - profit:
business registration; and that the other change deals with stormwater utility fees of $24.00 per equivalent
residential unit per year, for the 2005 stormwater fund. Discussion turned to the $24 stormwater utility
fee and the use of the 3,160 square foot and how staff derived that figure; of the impact this would have
on some businesses; the overall allocation of the ERU's; and whether staff' researched other possible
alternatives. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
Dick I3ehnt, 3626 S Ridgeview: said he worked on the water quality advisory board and spent most of that
time dealing with stormwater, stormwater fees, and floodplains, and that this is an unfair fee against
business people; that business property is required to keep their stormwater on site; that most of the
stormwater is caused by city streets and rains and drywells. He said that Spokane County is raising their
fee to S 17.00, and he recommends we not increase Spokane Valley's fee higher than the County's; that
historically Spokane Valley doesn't have any stormwater problems because of the nature of our soils and
our drywells, although there are some isolated areas like the Ponderosa; he stated that if the 3100 square
feet were spread across the Valley Mall, their stormwater bill would be tens of thousands of dollars; that
he feels fees are being diverted to streets and street funding and that he takes exception to that; that the
law is clear on how to handle stormwater; and he asks that Council delay the vote and do more due
diligence on this and bring it up again later.
In response to Council question, Public Works Director Kersten explained that this issue is more of a
method of how to accumulate the revenue needed to accomplish the work, and is similar to a school bond
issue where not everyone has children in school but everyone pays the school tax; that this is one method
of calculation but that staff could work to come up with some other ideas. He explained that he and staff
can research how other communities go about the process. Further discussion included what the County
is currently charging and what they intend to charge in future years; our flat rate versus the county's
changing rate; locating and inventory of all stormwater facilities; maintenance (including preventive
maintenance) and monitoring issues; that the county's rate apparently does not cover maintenance;
moving the square footage. number (3,160) up or down; plugged dryrwells and drain areas and flooding
issues this year; being sensitive to businesses with large parking areas; fee issues including equitable
setting of fees, capping, customer classification preference, and a sliding fee scale.
It was moved by Councilmember Denenny and seconded to table this motion. Vote by Acclamation: In
favor: Deputy Mayor Wilhite and Councilmembers Schinrmels, Munson, Flanigan, and Denenny.
Opposed: Mayor DeVleming and Councilmember Taylor. Abstentions: None. Motion carried to table
the motion to approve Resolution 04 -025.
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7. First Reading Proposed Utility Tax Ordinance 04 -045 — Ken Thompson
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Denennv and
seconded by Councilmenaber Munson to advance Ordinance 04 -045 to a second reading Finance
Director Thompson explained that the reason to explore a possible utility tax is to help alleviate financial
difficulties in future years in the general fund and in the street fund; that the Boundary Review Board in
their 2001 study mentioned there may later be need for additional revenue sources; that most cities
(especially cities our size) levy that tax. He mentioned that other options were reviewed such as
admission taxes, increased business license tax, increased gambling tax, and business and occupation tax;
and that it was felt that the best way to solve the financial problem for future years was through a utility
tax. Mr. Thompson explained that tonight's recommendation is for a 6% utility tax on natural gas,
electricity, refuse, telephone, and stormwater; and if council approves, the utility companies need a
minimum sixty-day's notice so that they can identify those accounts that are within our city limits. In
response to Council questions concerning the water districts, Attorney Schwartz explained that the ability
of a city, to tax another entity depends upon the form of the entity; that one local government may not tax
another local government unless the legislature has given specific authority to do so; that concerning
special purpose districts, such as water, our legal intern did a survey of the special purpose districts
providing water within the city, and found that some are governmental entities and some are not. Mr.
Schwartz added that there is a special exception for electric, but as far as we can tell that does not seem to
apply within the City of Spokane Valley. City Manager Mercier stated that the proposal for the utility tax
does not include application against any water or sewer enterprises. Mr. Schwartz also explained that
Vera Water and Power is an irrigation district, which is a municipal corporation; and as such falls under
the rule that one municipality cannot tax another. In response to Councilmember Taylor's question about
a list of utilities serving the area, Director Thompson said the list includes Avista, Inland Power and
Light, Modern Electric, Valley Garbage, and several telephone companies, as well as the City's
stormwater enterprise. After a brief explanation of how the figured was derived, discussion turned to
comparison of our City with Yakima, Vera's electric. customers, each utility's volume of customers, the
numerous variables in calculating a tax, that the tax would be on the company's gross revenues received,
and mention that wholesale power entities like Bonneville Power would not be included as this tax would
be levied against the utility doing business and earning revenue within our City. Mayor DeVleming
invited public comment.
Mike Baker, 815 ,S Glenbrook Court, Greenacres, 99016: stated that he is the General Manager at Modern
Electric Water Company; that his company would be subject to the tax; that they serve about 20,000
citizens of the city; that he feels this is a regressive tax and very unfair; if the tax is enacted they will pass
the tax to their customers and the bill will show the tax as an itemized line item showing Spokane Valley
City tax; that small businesses will pay $200 month; that many people are struggling financially and this
will hurt the community service organizations; that this increase to the school districts might mean a few
teacher positions; that this is not a fair tax as Vera Water and Power would be exempt, adding that maybe
there is a conflict of interest and /or an appearance of fairness issue since the Mayor works for Vera; he
suggests we try to do something else.
Dan Malabos, Representative of Inland Power and Light, 320 East y Avenue, Spokane: said his
company has many customers in Spokane Valley; that this would have an adverse impact on people on
fixed income, seniors, and low income people; that this should apply to all utilities within the city's
boundaries, and if not it becomes a fairness issue; that those businesses that will be affected will pass on
those increases to their customers; that maybe 6% is not a fair burden; that he feels this tax is probably
inevitable; but asks whether the full percentage is necessary, or can we balance with less.
John O'Rourke, 212 W 2'', is the director of one of the Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs called
Citizens Utility Alliance, which is an advocate for utility customers; that he opposes the tax; says it is a
regressive tax; that they do energy assistance with the Spokane Valley Center and he feels low income
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people will pay a larger percentage of their income than those with a higher income; he wants us to find a
non- regressive alternative; and he feels if this must be approved, that maybe there is something that can
be done to cushion the low income households, perhaps an exemption or dedicate a portion, perhaps 1 /6`
to low income assistance programs.
Tony Lazanis, 10626 East Empire, Spokane Valley: stated that he is surprised at what we are trying to do
to the citizens of Spokane Valley; that we are doing damage to the people; that this is a bad tax; he
suggested implementing impact fees for each new house as that would generate quite a bit of money; that
we need to generate revenue without hurting the poor people; and that he doesn't know who to blame, the
Council or the City Manager; and that he hopes the tax is not implemented and he suggested we do other
things.
Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; no comments were offered.
In response to Councilmember Flanigan's question about the City of Spokane's utility tax, Attorney
Schwartz stated that the City of Spokane has a utility tax on eight types of utilities: electric Tight or power
6 %; manufactured gas 6 %; solid waste collection 17 %; wastewater collection and treatment 17 %;
telegraph 3.5 %; telephone business 6 %; water 17 %; and cable 6% of gross income. After further
discussion, it was Council consensus that further public discourse is essential on this topic.
It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to table the motion
to move the ordinance to a second reading, to November 9, 2004 in order to allow continued discussion
and public participation over the next several council meetings. Vote by acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion to table this issue was approved.
Mayor DeVleming called for a short recess at 7:58 p.m., he reconvened the meeting at 8 :10 p.m.
8. Vacation of a Portion of David Road
• Second Reading: Proposed Street Vacation Ordinance 04 -043 (David Street) — Marina Sukup
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilrnemher Flanigan to approve Ordinance 04 -043. Community Development Director Sukup
explained the background as noted on her October 26, 2004 Request for Council Action.
Councilmember Taylor stated that he continues to have reservations on this ordinance, would like to keep
the options open, and if there is some type of entryway or beautification proposal in the future, it would
best be situated on Sprague rather than Applcway; and that he will vote against the motion. City Manager
Mercier added that the recommendation before Council is to proceed with the vacation of the streetway
and to consider a declaration of surplus status for only the triangular piece; that what happens to that piece
has not been decided. Director Sukup added that concerning that piece of property, an appraisal must be
done and the area will be sold at auction or to the highest bidder as determined by the City Manager for
the best interest of the city; so it will not be conveyed for free. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor
DeVleming, Deputy Mayor Wilhite, Councilmembcrs Schimmels, Munson, Flanigan, and Denenny.
Opposed: Councilmember Taylor. Abstentious: None. Motion carried.
• Motion Consideration: Declaring the remainder of the property as Surplus Property
It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to declare the subject
property surplus, and that surplus property is the triangular piece represented on the drawing included in
the council packet. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor DeVleming, .Deputy Mayor Wilhite,
Councilmembers Schimmels, Munson, Flanigan, and Denenny. Opposed: Councilmember Taylor.
Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
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9. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -046 for PUD Amendments — Marina Sukup
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councibnember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to advance ordinance 04 -046 to a second reading. Community
Development Director Sukup explained the proposed ordinance as noted in her October 26, 2004 Request
for Council Action form. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote
by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
9a Mayoral Appointment: Student Advisory Council — Mayor DeVlemint;
Mayor DeVleming announced that the previous Valley Christian school representative was transferred to
West Valley, leaving that position vacant. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming, and seconded, to appoint
Laura Schlet to the Student Advisory Council as the Valley Christian School representation. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dick Bchm: mentioned in reference to the surplus property and the triangle area; that it might be possible
to get the County to transfer that property to the City free of charge; and he advises Council exercise
caution when declaring property surplus. Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; no
comments were offered.
Tt was moved by Councilmember Flanigan, seconded, and unanimously agreed upon to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
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Attendance:
Councilmembers:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Rich Munson, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
Absent:
Councilmember Taylor (excused)
MI NIJTES
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
STUDY SESSION
Tuesday, November 2, 2004, 6:00 p.m.
Staff:
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
John Hohman, Senior Engineer
Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director
Morgan Koudetka, Administrative Analyst
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.
Mayor DeVleming announced there will be an addition to the agenda, an item 2a: Hotel Motel Fund Set
Aside, and that he will give opportunity for public comment. Mayor DeVleming also mentioned that
Councilmember Steve Taylor has asked to be excused from tonight's meeting. It was moved, seconded,
and unanimously agreed upon to excuse Councilmember Taylor from tonight 's meeting.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: Proposed 'Utility Tax Ordinance 04 -045
Finance Director Thompson gave a brief overview of the proposed tax ordinance, explaining that the
matter was tabled at the last council meeting in order to give additional opportunity to receive public
input; and that this matter is now scheduled for a first reading at the November 9, 2004 Council meeting.
Mayor DeVleming invited public comment:
Eldonna Gossett, President and CEO of the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 9507 E Sprague
Avenue: stated she was speaking on behalf of the Chamber Of Commerce and stated opposition to the
proposed tax; she suggests Council seriously investigate efficiencies in existing contracts and that a
thorough study of potential service cuts is.desired (see her accompanying letter to Council).
Mike Baker, General Manager, Modern Electric Water Co. iV 904 N Pines Road: said he appreciates that
the. City is looking ahead in upcoming years to determine needs; but he opposes the tax; said he would
pass it through to his customers; that it is a regressive tax; about 25 -30% of the households are near or at
the poverty level and this will hit them the most; and if Vera is exempt that will create an unfair shift to
the other 75% of electric rate payers; and that it might be in violation of state law in assessing taxes in an
equitable and fair manner; that he hasn't seen anything on possible budget cuts, and feels a 5 -10% across
the board budget cut would be prudent now, and to bring up in the spring levies for those services for
streets and police and let the citizens vote on what services and what level they want,
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Umg Kelly. Avista, 1411 E Mission, Spokane: said he knows this tax is common among many
communities but feels there should be an equitable way to administer the tax; that there are four electric
service providers which serve the city and the boundaries are not clearly defined; that pending Vera's
exemption from this, he feels adoption of a tax that creates unfair competition from one provider to .
another is wrong; and said we need to resolve the issue of equity before taking action.
Wayne Frost, 3320 N Argonne said he is here representing Centennial Property as their General
Manager; that Centennial is a major land owner here; that he opposes the tax; that he is also an active
member of the Chamber of Commerce and agrees with the Chamber's viewpoint; said as a major
landowner he is active in attempts to attract new quality businesses to this area and is concerned about
being put at a competitive disadvantage; that this tax will hurt low and fixed income and the large users of
the utilities; that he recommends Council use due diligence to look at alternatives and examine necessary
cuts; and suggests looking at the expense side first.
Dick Rehm, 9405 East Sprague: said he is also a property owner of Modern Electric; that he endorses
everything said thus far and urges Council to consider putting the issue on the ballot; or failing that, the
citizens of Spokane Valley have the right of initiative to put it on the ballot.
John Miller, Viacom Inc. Pinecrofi Business .Park: stated that he has about 100 acres they are developing
at Mirabeau Point and his concern is that the tax would hurt their ultimate tenants; that they're trying to
attract businesses in the locality mostly from the outside; that he gets calls from the outside and one thing
that comes up is the utilities and other taxes and whether they are steady or increasing; he suggests that
the worst thing to do is to start new taxes; said that there are possibly other ways to reduce expenditures;
that they compete with Liberty Lake and they chose Mirabeau Point and are adding to this tax base; and
that he doesn't want to lose customers to Liberty Lake anymore.
.Iin: Scott S 2312 Bolivar Road: spoke in opposition to the tax; said he is a resident and business owner
and the tax is unfair; that it is not what the people expected when they incorporated; prior to incorporation
it was stated that there would never be a need for a utility tax; that the City is in debt and has borrowed to
the maximum; that he'd ask Council to put the matter of incorporation back on the ballot; or do we want
to go back to the way it was; that Council should do what the people want, that is the direction to take and
give the community the opportunity to say yes we want to continue or no we don't and this was a failed
experiment and we don't want to do it anymore.
Bill Gothn :ann. 100.10 East 48 said it would be nice if we could develop the philosophy that says let
them pay, but "them" turns out to be me; that we can't go back to the way it was because we are under the
1% limitation; and when the license tab was reduced it had a great affect; that the reality is someone
needs to pay and we pay; we can't go back to the 1900's and cut service; the problem is cities and
counties need money in order to function; and that if we do not raise a utility tax, that Council relate
exactly what we will lose and list what service we intend to cut so everyone knows what we are buying
with a utility tax.
Ruv Perrv, 2020 N.EIi; said he was one of the self - starters of this thing; that he read in the Spokesman
Review that some will have to pay this and some not; if some should pay all should pay.
Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; no further comments were offered. Mayor
DeVleming announced that this issue will continue to be discussed and there will be other opportunities
for the public to comment.
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Council discussion then turned to the issue of equity and if ample research has been performed
concerning what revenues would be available if this tax were not applied to electricity companies. City
manager Mercier stated that staff tried to calculate what the revenue impact would be should the utility
tax not be placed against any electrical use; and that it is estimated receipts would be reduced by 42 %;
that of the entities considered to be taxed, that the electric utility group is the largest contributor. City
Manager Mercier then showed the options 4, 5 and 6 on his PowerPoint presentation, each option being
shown did not include electrical companies' contributions; and he stated that the deficit would still occur
but it would occur in later years (depending on the option). He also mentioned that with a 1% growth
limitation in all services, council would be looking at the elimination of approximately six police officers;
that at council direction, he has examined a number of nonpersonnel cuts and those cuts have already
been incorporated into the 2005 budget. He added that it takes at least 60 days for the utility companies
to prepare to implement the tax, then apply the tax, and then more time after that before collections are
realized; that if the decision was delayed until December to impose any utility tax, that receipts of that tax
would not be seen until the end of first quarter of 2005 or later; so the deficit numbers would be larger
then the scenarios shown in the various options.
Mr. Mercier reiterated that expenses are accumulating more than a few percentages per year; and that we
have been given notice that the State's retirement system, which is mandatory participation for
employees, will show an employer- contribution increase of 8% or more over the next three or four years;
that the CPi index for goods and services increases between two and 2.5% a year; and that wage
increases will be forthcoming for employees based on longevity and service; and that the cumulative
affect is a rise between six and eight percent. Mr. Mercier explained that we sought efficiency in
operation through service operators, but those operators have experienced cost increases and passed those
increases to us; that law enforcement personnel has binding arbitration and we anticipate that settlement
will be about 3% retroactive, but that the figure in 2005 will have the 3% retroactive plus 3% in the
contract and that alone will be a 6% increase. Mr. Mercier also explained about the street fund which is
separate from the general fund; that staff continues to look at sales tax and as reported, projections are
less than forecasted by the pre - incorporation study; that staff has worked diligently to make sure that the
appropriate GEO code is applied to all who report to the Valley.
Councilmember Munson stated that the last thing council has turned to is a tax; and that all
Councilmembers are very uncomfortable with the concept of tax; but they are more uncomfortable with
disincorporation; that we do not want to go back to the problems of junk cars and other enforcement
issues; and that we are the only municipality in the County to look forward more than few years to see
what cost and revenue picture looks like.
Councilmember Denenny said he realizes what it has cost the citizens to form this city and what we have
gained in the process; that we have a say in local government; and that Council participates on 27
different committees and boards; and if there were no city, the County would be in the exact same
position if not worse.
Deputy Mayor Wilhite said imposing an additional tax fairly should be spread across to all citizens; but if
the community wants us to live within certain dollars, then they need to show us where and what cuts
should be made; that it is a difficult process as we don't have very many staff; that if the public feels we
can do with less police officers we need to know; or perhaps we should delay park maintenance and /or
close down a park or two. She stated there needs to be frank decisions with the public; if the answer is
not to raise taxes, then we must look elsewhere and one place to look is the police department.
Councilmember Schimmels mentioned RCW 54.28.070, which gives a description of permitted uses in
the area of electricity sold within city and town limits; and asked that staff explore that issue. He also
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asked if we could start at 1% and review the situation annually or every two years; and said that we can
cut the dollars but the service would have to go with it.
Councilmember Flanigan said this situation is not unique in any governing agency in this area and even
across the state and the country; but that we are the only governing entity willing to put out to the public
future revenue projections; that the City of Spokane staff were told for several years that they were "a
train wreck waiting to happen" and that has now occurred; and that we are trying to avoid that from
happening. He added that the County has been burning down their reserve fund consistently for the last
several years, and only has one or two years left to drawn on and then the County will also be looking at
serious cuts. Councilmember Flanigan said they represent the people; and he hopes people will come
forward with solid recommendations to avoid this tax; that council needs to know what people are willing
to pay for; and if you don't want the tax, to tell us what services you don't want.
Mayor DeVleming reiterated that this is just one opportunity for public input, and there will be others.
2. Unfinished Business: Proposed Fee Resolution # 04 -025 — Nina Regor /Neil Kersten
It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Mayor DeVleming to remove the tabled
motion from table. Vote by acclamation to take the issue from the table: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Mayor DeVleming invited John Holtman to discuss
the issue of stormwater. Engineer Hohman explained the background of stormwater issues as shown on
his PowerPoint presentation; after which he explained it is anticipated that a stormwater ordinance will be
brought before council before the end of this year. Discussion included flooding areas, the County's
program, rate increases, and various ways to calculate the fee (as shown on the slide presentation).
Deputy City Manager Regor added that this topic has been discussed numerous times; and that the intent
of the forecast is to provide predictability of costs; and the recommendation is to increase the fee from
$10 to $24 and remain there over a five -year period; she mentioned that the Resolution includes the $24
ERU fee, but that. Council of course, can implement that or adjust as appropriate, such as make an
adjustment to change that to $1 7.00 effective 2005; and then perhaps to $20 effective January 2006.
Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
Dick Rehm, 9405 East Sprague: said he noticed in the newspaper that Spokane County's stormwater
ordinance was declared invalid by the Supreme Court and that they'll vote on a new one next week; he
suggests Attorney Driskell look into that to see what we have to do comply; that SCAPA requires all
cities to sweep streets six months out of the year; and said that we would have to charge ourselves
stormwater fees the same as would apply to private properties; that some things proposed don't belong to
stormwater, and he urges we do research.
City Manager Mercier said that staff met with representatives of the State Auditor's Department to review
the proposal to make sure cost attributions were appropriate and rightful under law; and that has occurred
and staff received approval from the State Auditor's Office to move ahead; also that a high percentage. of
sweeping can legitimately be allocated to stormwater as it is primarily debris that clutters the wells.
Eldonna Gossett, representing the Chan:ber of Commerce: she stated she wanted to go on record that the
Chamber opposes the $24 fee and is pleased to see there are other alternatives being discussed to bring
that fee down (see her accompanying letter to Council).
Wayne Frost. Centennial Properties: on behalf of them; and Pinecroft business at Mirabeau point; stated
that the equity issue is his problem, and he appreciates Councilmember Schimmel's suggestion to find
means to soften the blow.
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Discussion turned to staggering fees, reducing fees, remaining business friendly, the residential
community's share of this fee; taking over a problem from the County that was not fully addressed, and
methods used in deriving the fee formula.
As the current motion on the floor is the motion to approve Resolution 04 -025; it was moved by Deputy
Mayor Wilhite, and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan, to amend that motion to approve Resolution
04 -025 with an amended fee for 517.00 for stormwater. Vote by Acclamation to amend the motion: In
Favor: Mayor Devleming, Deputy Mayor Wilhite, and Councilmembers Schinunels, Munson, and
Flanigan. Opposed: Councilmember Denenny. Abstentions: None. Motion to amend approved.
Vote by Acclamation on the amended motion: 117 Favor: Mayor Devleming, Deputy Mayor Wilhite, and
Councihnembers Schimmels, Munson, and Flanigan. Opposed: Councilmember Denenny. Abstentions:
None. Amended motion approved. It was also noted that this does not change the business registration
fee, and that these fees will be effective January 1, 2005.
2a Hotel Motel Fund Set -aside
It was moved by Councihnember Flanigan and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to approve $40,000 to
be set aside for the marketing of CenterPlace, with fznnds to come out of the hotel motel tax returns.
Parks and Recreation Director Jackson discussed the issue of marketing the facility on a city-wide and
regional basis, and to add to the grand opening celebration in conjunction with Valleyfest next year; and
that staff recently learned that it is possible for a community to set aside a portion of the lodging tax
proceeds to be used internally for their own city.
Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; no comments were offered. City Manager Mercier said that
there is an allocation of funds process that will be ongoing November and December, and that such a set -
aside of funds would be applied in 2005 for its actual uses as we would only incur expenses associated
with that set - aside which has been provided. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor. Unanimous. Opposed:
!None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Mayor DeVleming called for a short recess at 7:50 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
3. Valleyfest Presentation — Jeff Wright
Jeff Wright and Valleyfest Chair Peggy Doering gave a PowerPoint presentation showing how the funds
the City granted them, were used in marketing this year's Valleyfest; and Chair Doering expressed thanks
to the City of Spokane Valley for its assistance and for attending; and to the Parks Department and to
Director Jackson for their help; and to many others who assisted with the celebration.
4. Ad Hoc Library Committee Presentation — Julie Rosenoff
Julie Rosenoff, Ad Hoc Committee chair, thanked Council on behalf of those who participated on this
committee; and said the opportunity gave them an appreciation for what Council is facing. She explained
that the committee examined the two proposals, one with SCLD and one with LSSI. During her
PowerPoint. presentation, Ms. Rosenoff said that the committee took the challenge and read everything
very carefully and asked questions and got more information; that they did their own research and got
even more information; and that the committee worked hard to compare the two proposals. Ms. Rosenoff
stated that the committee recommends a contract with SCLD for up to five years; and within the next few
years to look at annexing the SCLD as they feel that is the only way to proceed. Council thanked Ms.
Rosenoff and the committee for their work on this task.
(Th 5. Update on .Library Services Proposals — Nina Regor
Deputy City Manager Regor explained that one of the 2005 goals was to engage in managed competition;
that the pilot projects were the library and parks maintenance, and that tonight the focus is on the library.
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She gave a summary of the process to date, thanked the committee for their work and thanked Julie for
her work as chair of the committee. Ms. Regor also mentioned that she and staff members Mike Jackson
and Morgan Koudelka analyzed the proposals. After her PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Regor said that
staff recommends we continue contracting with the District for two years with the potential for up to three
years, with one -year extensions. Ms. Regor stated that there is always a risk in change, but that a major
reason to change is community dissatisfaction with current services; and that we have a large percentage
of the community residents who are very satisfied with the current service. After brief council discussion,
it was Council consensus for staff to work to bring formal recommendation to the November 9 meeting.
6. Advance Agenda Additions — Mike DeVleming
Mayor DeVleming mentioned he would like to explore the possibility of having a presentation from law
enforcement similar to the previous presentation given by Code Enforcement. Council stated it has no
objection.
7. Council Check in —Dave Mercier
City Manager Mercier said that in the managed competition process, they have attempted to do true
diligence on looking at alternatives, and he hopes the community will appreciate that this is what due
diligence is all about.
8. City Manager Comments — Dave Mercier. No comments.
It was moved seconded, and unanimously agreed upon to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Al ZEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE :
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Payroll for period ending 10 -30 -04
ATTACHMENTS
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 11 -09 -04 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: x consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
Payroll for Period Ending October 30, 2004
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
STAFF CONTACT: Daniel Cenis /Courtney Moore
Salary: $ 96,057.30
Benefits: $ 47,594.94
$ 143,652.24
C )
Meeting Date: 11 - 09 - 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:
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
Approve claims for vouchers 5713 -5771; 5773 -5774; and 5775 -5797 for a
total of $2,952,459.03
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:-
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Baslington
ATTACHMENTS Voucher Lists
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Voucher List of claims
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Spokane Valley
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description /Account Amount
5713 10/22/2004 000654 AIR CHOICE 10/18/04 Refund REFUND FURNACE PERMIT 50.00
Total : 50.00
5714 10/22/2004 000335 ALTON'S TIRE 6 -468 POOL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 51.31
Total : 51.31
5715 10/22/2004 000037 AMERICAN LINEN 493426 FLOOR MAT SERVICE 45.78
Total : 45.78
5716 10/22/2004 000659 ASCE INLAND EMPIRE • 10/20/04 ASCE STORMWATER SEMINAR 10.00
Total : 10.00
5717 10/22/2004 000030 AVISTA UTILITIES 410069444 1016/04 STREET LIGHTING /SIGNAL POWEF 19,590.96
Total : 19,590.96
5718 10/22/'2004 000113 BASLINGTON, MARY 10/18/04 MEB Reimb. TRAVEUMILEAGE 145.00
Total : 145.00
5719 10/22/2004 000604 CAMERON CONTRACTING, INC. 04-002 No.2 BOWDISH /24TH SIDEWALK PROJE 6,208.02
Total : 6,208.02
5720 10/22/2004 000101 CDWG PB95848 40324 SMALL TOOLS & MINOR EOUIPMEP 1,233.67
Total : 1,233.67
5721 10/22/2004 000109 COFFEE SYSTEMS INC 24670 COFFEE SUPPLIES 146.50
Total : 146.50
5722 10/22/2004 000606 COLUMBIA FIBER SOLUTIONS 3856 10/12/04 DARK FIBER LEASE 32.52
Total : 32.52
5723 10/22/2004 000278 DRISKELL, CARY 10/11/04 CD Reimb. TRAVEUMILEAGE 189.17
Total : 189.17
5724 10/22/2004 000171 GEIGER CORRECTIONS CENTER SEPT., 2004 GEIGER GEIGER CONTRACT PAYMENT 9.832.80
Total : 9,832.80
5725 10/22/2004 000071 GOLMAN, SUE 10/12/04 SG Reimb. PICTURES /CENTERPLACE BOOK 30.69
/
e: 1
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5725 10/22/2004 000071 000071 GOLMAN, SUE
5726 10/22/2004 000002 H & H BUSINESS SYSTEMS 080319
125124
125146
125147
125148
125149
125210
155902
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Invoice PO # Description /Account Amount
(Continued)
40309
TONER CARTRIDGE
COST PER COPY CHARGES
COST PER COPY CHARGES
COST PER COPY CHARGES
COST PER COPY CHARGES
COST PER COPY CHARGES
COST PER COPY CHARGES
WIDE- FORMAT PAPER
5730 10/22/2004 000022 INLAND BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC. 51924 CITY PHOTO ID CARD
5731 10/22/2004 000288 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL 0831146 -IN 40113 PUBLICATIONS
5732 10/22/2004 000655 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, CERT 10/19/04 ICC MYRE ICC RENEWAL
Total : 30.69
Total :
5727 10/22/2004 000505 H & H FINANCIAL SERVICES 10012004 MONTHLY LEASE PAYMENT 201.60
11012004 MONTHLY LEASE PAYMENT 201.60
Total : 403.20
5728 10/22/2004 000009 HEWLETT - PACKARD COMPANY 36749304 40318 SMALL TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMEI 2,644.96
Total : 2,644.96
5729 10/22/2004 000222 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP. 23153 ICMA QUARTERLY PLAN FEE 250.00
23158 ICMA QUARTERLY PLAN FEE 125.00
Total : 375.00
Total :
Total :
Total :
Page:
2
92.01
253.49
187.63
69.76
217.54
34.53
31.83
124.05
1,010.84
17.34
17.34
282.88
282.88
60.00
60.00
5733 10/22/2004 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING 25172 ADVERTISING 132.30
25180 ADVERTISING 88.20
25181 ADVERTISING 35.00
25183 ADVERTISING 54.00
25184 ADVERTISING 55.50
Page: 2
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Voucher
Date Vendor
5733 10/22/2004 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING
5734 10/22/2004 000033 MCPC
5735 10/22/2004 000069 MERCIER, DAVID
5737 10/22/2004 000013 NEOPOST, INC.
5738 10/22/2004 000193 NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
5739 10/22/2004 000036 OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN
5740 10/22/2004 000307 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
5741 10/22/2004 000024 RESOURCE COMPUTING INC.
5742 10/22/2004 000341 RICOH CORPORATION
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Invoice
(Continued)
25185
25223
4618533
4620501
4620806
5736 10/22/2004 000636 MOORE IACOOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. 0016985
10/21/04 DM Reirnb.
41834287
NOVEMBER 2004 RENT
6011565610072627
8500 -0006 9/30/04
36514
04115869492
04115869962
04115891692
PO #
40322
40325
Description /Account
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PARK & REC MASTER PLAN
POSTAGE METER RENTAL
MONTHLY RENT
OPERATING SUPPLIES
STATE REMITTANCES
IT SUPPORT
Total :
Total :
REIMB. FOR TRAVEUMILEAGE
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
COPIER RENTAL PAYMENT
COPIER RENTAL PAYMENT
COPIER RENTAL PAYMENT
Total :
5743 10/22/2004 000415 ROSAUERS U -CITY 548909 COMMUNITY MEETING SUPPLIES
548910 COUNCIL MEETING SUPPLIES
Page: 3
Amount
56.25
69.75
491.00
79.62
199.40
-31.74
247.28
1,118.73
1,118.73
7,332.75
7,332.75
312.19
312.19
22,738.68
22,738.68
125.00
125.00
59, 915.69
59,915.69
2,378.20
2,378.20
246.07
411.92
238.48
896.47
58.86
2.59
3
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Voucher Date Vendor
5743 10/22/2004 000415 ROSAUERS U -CITY
5744
5745
5746
5747
5748
5749
5750
5751
5752
5753
10/22/2004 000003 ROYAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS
10/22/2004 000202 SCAPCA
10/22/2004 000297 SCHOLTENS, TOM
10/22/2004 000657 SICHKAR, VASILIY
10/22/2004 000661 SPECIALTY HOME PRODUCTS
10/22/2004 000321 SPOKANE AREA EDC
10/22/2004 000660
10/2 000172
10/22/2004 000656
10/22/2004 000090
Invoice
(Continued)
548912
SPOKANE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 10/19/04 Juror Fees
SPOKANE COUNTY ENGINEER
SPOKANE COUNTY ENGINEERS
SPOKANE COUNTY INFORMATION, SYS 41392
41406
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
380385
2752
10/8/04 TS Reimb.
10/07/04 Refund
4803
1167
PO #
Description /Account
MEETING SUPPLIES
MAINT. PER COPY CHARGES
Total :
4TH QTR ASSMT FEE
TRAVEL /MILEAGE REIMBURSEMEP
Total :
PERMIT REFUND
JURY CONTRACT PAYMENT
COUNTY IT SERVICES
16 CITRIX LICENSES
Total :
Total :
Total :
SHELTER ROOFING REPLACEMEN
Total :
4Th QTR. CONTRACT PAYMENT
Total :
Total :
04 -32 COUNTY ENGINEERING SERVICES
04 -33 STREET MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Total :
16302 SPOKANE COUNTY ENGINEERS
Total :
Total :
5754 10/22/2004 000308 SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTING, AT1 10/20/04 Pros. Attry CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION F
E)
Page: 4
Amount
28.17
89.62
268.06
268.06
28,736.50
28,736.50
356.73
356.73
1,588.76
1,588.76
2,248.15
2,248.15
13, 750.00
13,750.00
2,519.00
2,519.00
132,576.24
203,693.57
336,269.81
1,486.60
1,486.60
10, 275.19
4,160.00
14,435.19
816.42
Page: 4
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Bank code :
Voucher
5754
5755
5756
5757
5758
5759
5760
5761
5762
5763
5764
5765
5766
5767
apbank
Date Vendor
10/2.2/2004 000308 000308 SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTING (Continued)
10/22/2004 000658 SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 10 /01 /04 Juror Fees
10/22/2004 000001 SPOKANE COUNTY TREASURER
10/22/2004 000323 SPOKANE COUNTY UTILITIES
10/22/2004 000470 SPOKANE COUNTY, FAIR & EXPO CENT #3 Fair & Expo
10/22/2004 000509 SPOKANE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
10/22/2004 000328 SPOKANE VALLEY SENIOR, CITIZENS A 10/15/04 Reimb. SC
10/22/2004 000311 SPRINT PCS
10/22/2004 000257 STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE
10/22/2004 000093 THE SPOKESMAN- REVIEW
10/22/2004 000177 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
10/22/2004 000646 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, NEOPOST POST 05320424 10/22/04
10/22/2004 000025 UNISOURCE CORPORATION
10/22/2004 000653 URBAN LAND INSTITUTE
Invoice
1070
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
10/20/04 County
10/1/04 County Util,
0141276664 -3
L51339
42365
10/1/04 Senior Ctr.
657 21256960
10/19/04 ULI
PO #
40330
Description /Account
JUROR FEES
Total :
Total :
COUNTY CONTRACT PAYMENTS
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
PARK SEWER CHARGES
TOURISM PROMOTION
ROOM RENTAL
REIMBURSEMENT FOR INTERNET/
Total :
CELL PHONE CHARGES
ADVERTISING
POSTAGE
COPIER PAPER
PUBLICATIONS
Total :
STATUTORY AUDIT SERVICES
Total :
Total :
POSTAGE FOR S.C. NEWSLETTER
Total :
Total :
Total :
Page: 5
Amount
816.42
336.00
336.00
1222,632.43
1,222,632.43
681.49
681.49
652.50
652.50
164.00
164.00
37.99
37.99
929.86
929.86
14,091.70
14,091.70
1,073.62
1,073.62
152.29
152.29
2,010.00
2,010.00
551.31
551.31
183.85
ae: 5
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Voucher Date Vendor
5767 10/22/2004 000653 000653 URBAN LAND INSTITUTE
5768 10/2212004 000167 VERA WATER & POWER
5769 10/22/2004 000023 VERISIGN, INC.
5770 10/22/2004 000021 WITHERSPOON, KELLEY, DAVENPORT • 70082
5771 10/22/2004 000089 XO COMMUNICATIONS
59 Vouchers for bank code : apbank
59 Vouchers in this report
1, the undersigned, do certify under penalty of perjury.
that the materials have been fumished, 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
Invoice
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
10/04/04 Vera
3300120847
3300249179
0104418626
(Continued)
PO #
Description /Account
Total :
STREET POWER LIGHTING/WATEF
Total :
ON -LINE REG. & SECURITY
ON -LINE REG. & SECURITY
LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Total :
TELEPHONE CHARGES
Total :
Total :
Bank total :
Total vouchers :
Page: 6
Amount
183.85
637.25
637.25
59.95
59.95
119.90
5,393.10
5,393.10
1,273.99
1,273.99
1,791,402.75
1,791,402.75
Page: 6
vchlist
10/28/2004 10:17: 24A M
Bank code : apbank
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
Voucher List Page: 1
Spokane Valley
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description /Account
5773 10/28/2004 000285 JACKSON, MIKE 10 -28 -04 MJ Moving MOVING EXPENSES
Total :
5774 10/28/2004 000036 OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN 6011565610072627 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Total :
2 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total :
2 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers :
Amount
3,500.00
3,500.00
2,005.54
2,006.54
5,506.54
5,506.54
vchlist
11/01/2004 12:46:12 P M
Bank code : apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
5775 11/29/2004 000335 ALTON'S TIRE
5776 11/29/2004 000037 AMERICAN LINEN
5777 11/29/2004 000604 CAMERON CONTRACTING, INC.
5778 11/29/2004 000101 CDWG
5779 11/29/2004 000109 COFFEE SYSTEMS INC
5780 11/29/2004 000060 DENENNY, RICHARD
Invoice
6 -541
6 -716
502154
PF99375
PF99447
PG92064
25027
25057
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
10/21/04 DD Reimb.
5781 11/29/2004 000152 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE- 313- ATB41012086
RE- 313- ATB41012087
5782 11/29/2004 000246 EAST SPOKANE WATER DIST #1 10/18/04 ESWD #1
5783 11/29/2004 000645 ECONORTHWEST 6423
5784 11/29/2004 000028 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK 10!25/04 MasterCard
PO #
40332
40331
40332
40306
Description /Account
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE REPAIR
FLOOR MAT SERVICE
2251 1141 2004-0070 40296 REMOVE /REPLACE PAVING
2252 1142 2004-0070 ADDTL. REMOVE/REPLACE PAVIN(
Total :
OFFICE SUPPLY
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
COFFEE SUPPLIES
COFEE & TEA SUPPLIES
REIMS. FOR LAPTOP REPAIR
Total :
SIGNAL & ILLUMINATION MAINT.
STATE ROUTE ROADWAY MAINT.
Total :
WATER CHARGES
PLANNER PROFESSIONAL SERVIC
Total :
CREDIT CARD CHARGES
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Page: 1
Amount
23.18
506.48
529.66
45.78
45.78
11,740.00
10,276.00
22,016.00
120.12
788.37
216.37
1,124.86
74.76
8.70
83.46
75.84
75.84
2,127.18
2,835.86
4,963.04
308.68
308.68
19,554.69
19, 554.69
4,284.65
4,284.65
,ige: 1
vchlist
11/01/2004 12:46:12PM
Bank code : apbank
Voucher
5785 11/29/2004 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING
5786 11/29/2004 000033 MCPC
5787
5788
5789
5790
5791
Date Vendor
11/29/2004 000636 MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC.
11/29/2004 000239 NORTHWEST BUSINESS STAMP
11/29/2004 000652 OFFICE DEPOT
5792 11/29/2004 000415 ROSAUERS U -CITY
Invoice
25255
25250
4617895
4628493
0017067
11/29/2004 000662 NATIONAL BARRICADE & SIGN CO., OF 44501
50960
481324
548913
Voucher List
Spokane Valley
11/29/2004 000484 MOONEY & PUGH CONTRACTORS INC. 04 -001 9/30/04
260598198 -001
260905381 -001
260905669 -001
261025690 -001
261026784 -001
5793 11/29/2004 000658 SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 10/22/04 Jury charge
5794 11/29/2004 000231 STORMWATER UTILITY, SPOKANE COU 1- 101404
5795 11/29/2004 000398 TAN MOORE ARCHITECTS P3983 Request #10
PO #
40334
40335
40326
40327
40327
40328
40328
Description /Account
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PARK & REC MASTER PLAN
MESSAGE BOARDS/RENTAL
NAME PLATES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING SUPPLIES
JURY CHARGES
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
STORMWATER INTERLOCAL AGRE
Total :
Page:
2
Amount
75.75
108.75
184.50
216.65
145.11
145.11
40176 PROJECT BILLING ON CENTERPLP 1,065,141.00
Total : 1,065,141.00
7,190.50
7,190.50
2,016.24
2,016.24
21.57
21.57
337.63
94.23
35.88
460.31
20,73
948.78
6.49
24.99
31.48
253.00
253.00
264.08
264.08
MIRABEAU POINT CENTERPLACE I 22,570.61
Page: 2
vchlist
11/01/2004 12:46:12 P M
Bank code : apbank
Voucher List Page: 3
Spokane Valley
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description /Account Amount
5795 11129/2004 000398 000398 TAN MOORE ARCHITECTS (Continued) Total : 22,570.61
5796 11/29/2004 000516 TETRA TECH /KCM 143412 Sept, 2004 40174 SWALE EVALUATION SERVICES 2,940.10
Total : 2,940.10
5797 11/2912004 000167 VERA WATER & POWER 10/18 -26/04 Vera STREET POWER LIGHTING/WATEF 856.11
Total : 856.11
23 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total : 1,155,549.74
23 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,155,549.74
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
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: November 9, 2004 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent old business El new business public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report X pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Second Reading 2005 Proposed Budget Ordinance
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Passage of an ordinance is required under state law to adopt
the 2005 City Budget
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Public hearings on the proposed budget for 2005
were held on September 14, October 12 and October 26. The first reading of the ordinance was
conducted on October 26.
BACKGROUND: The ordinance has been updated in the following areas since the first
reading.
+$40,000 in room tax receipts has been allocated for marketing of CenterPlace
+Library expenditures have been budgeted at $2.27 million
+Storm Water Fund revenues and expenditures have been budgeted assuming
an annual $17 /equivalent residential unit fee
+The Equipment Replacement Fund has been reduced to reflect the purchase
of one vehicle rather than two
+The loan repayment budgeted in the General Fund has been decreased to
reflect the net change in all other General Fund items
OPTIONS: The City Council could conduct the second reading of the attached budget
ordinance. The City Council could also elect to consider the second reading of the ordinance
adopting the 2005 budget at a later date. The council could also modify the amounts
appropriated within this ordinance and conduct the second reading. However, the second
reading must take place prior to December 24, 2004 to comply with state law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: A motion to conduct the second reading of the 2005
budget ordinance is recommended.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Once passed, this will be the adopted budget for 2005.
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Thompson, Finance /Administrative Services Director
FUND
ESTIMATED
APPROPRIATION
GENERAL FUND
S28,508,165
STREET FUND
3,318,066
ARTERIAL STREET FUND
856,400
TRAILS & PATHS FUND
-0-
HOTEL/MOTEL FUND
300,000
DEBT SERVICE LTGO 03
582,835
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
332,545
SPECIAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
205,145
STREET CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
933,000
MIRA13EAU POINT CAPITAL FUND
3,000,000
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 04 -044
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR
ESTABLISHED POSITIONS.
WHEREAS, State law requires the City Manager to prepare a preliminary budget for the City of
Spokane Valley at least sixty (60) days before the beginning of the City fiscal year beginning January 1,
2005 and ending December 31, 2005;
WHEREAS, the City Manager in consultation with the Finance Director and Department Heads
has prepared and placed on file with the City Clerk a preliminary budget together with an estimate of the
amount of money necessary to meet the expenses of the City including payment of outstanding
obligations;
WHEREAS, notice was posted and published on October 1 and 8, 2004 that the City Council in
the City of Spokane Valley would meet and receive public comment in the City Council Chambers prior
to the adoption of the budget.
WHEREAS, following the filing of the preliminary budget with the City Clerk, notice of the
same and a hearing on the budget, the City Council desires to adopt the 2005 budget, including all
allowances and appropriations for each fund so that a balanced budget where appropriations are limited
to the estimated revenues, is adopted for the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Adoption of 2005 Budget. The budget for the City of Spokane Valley for the
year of 2005 is hereby adopted as the balanced budget of the City with appropriations limited to the total
estimated revenues of the City. The final budget for 2005 is attached hereto and by this reference is
incorporated herein pursuant to RCW 35A.33.075.
For summary purposes the total estimated appropriations for each separate fund plus the
aggregate total for all such funds are set forth as follows:
Ordinance 04 -044 Annual Appropriation 2005
Page 1 of 2
STREET BOND CAPITAL FUND
406,000
CD BLOCK GRANT FUND
-0-
CAPITAL GRANTS FUND
3,827,000
BARKER 13R1DGE FEDERAL FUND
234,000
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
FUND
1,312,521
EQUIPMENT R&R FUND
51,051
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
134,450
The total balance of all funds appropriated for the year 2005 is $44,001,178.
Section 2. Positions and Salary Schedules. The various positions and salary ranges for City
Employees are attached to this Ordinance as Appendix "A."
Section 3. Transmittal of Budget. A complete copy of the budget as adopted, together with
a copy of this Ordinance shall be transmitted by the City Clerk to the Division of Municipal Corporations
in the Office of the State Auditor and the Association of Washington Cities.
Section 4. 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 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
the date of publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City
ATTEST:
PASSED by the City Council this day of November, 2004.
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
Cary P..Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Ordinance 04 -044 Annual Appropriation 2005 Page 2 of 2
Position Title
Grade
2005 Range
City Manager
Unclassified
Deputy City Manager
21
$ 7,020 - $ 9,000
Community Development Director
21
7,020 - 9,000
Finance Director
21
7,020 - 9,000
Public Works Director
21
7,020 - 9,000
Parks and Recreation Director
19
5,686 - 7,290
City Engineer
19
5,686 - 7,290
Planning Manager
18
5,118 - 6,561
Building Official
18
5,118 - 6,561
Senior Engineer - Capital Projects, Development
18
5,118 - 6,561
Senior Engineer - Traffic, CIP Planning /Grants
17
4,606 - 5,905
Deputy City Attorney
16
4,145 - 5,314
City Clerk
16
4,145 - 5,314
Senior Planner
16
4,145 - 5,314
Accounting Manager
16
4,145 - 5,314
IT Specialist
15
3,731 - 4,783
Associate Planner
15
3,731 - 4,783
Assistant Engineer
15
3,731 - 4,783
Public Works Superintendent
15
3,731 - 4,783
Accountant/Budget Analyst
14
3,358 - 4,305
Administrative Analyst
14
3,358 - 4,305
Assistant Planner
14
3,358 - 4,305
Building Inspector II
14
3,358 - 4,305
Plans Examiner
14
3,358 - 4,305
GIS Technician
14
3,358 - 4,305
Engineering Technician
14
3,358 - 4,305
Maintenance /Construction Inspector
13 -14
3,022 - 4,305
Recreation Coordinator
13 -14
3,022 - 4,305
Code Enforcement Officer
13
3,022 - 3,874
Building Inspector I
13
3,022 - 3,874
Planning Technician
13
3,022 - 3,874
Deputy City Clerk
12 -13
2,720 - 3,874
Senior Center Specialist
12 -13
2,720 - 3,874
Maintenance Worker II
12
2,720 - 3,487
Administrative Assistant
11 -12
2,448 - 3,487
Permit Specialist
11 -12
2,448 - 3,487
Accounting Technician
11 -12
2,448 - 3,487
Maintenance Worker I
10 -12
2,203 - 3,487
Office Assistant II
10 -11
2,203 - 3,138
Office Assistant I
9 -10
1,983 - 2,824
Recreation Assistant
5
1,301 - 1,668
Appendix A
EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
2005 Salary Schedule
Appendix A 2005 Salary Schedule
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY — 2005 BUDGET
Table of Contents
Budget Message
Councilmembers & Staff 1
Budget Introduction 2
City Manager Budget Message 5
Budget Guide
About the Budget & the Budget Process 12
Spokane Valley Budget Policies 15
Basis of Accounting and Budgeting 16
Explanation of Revenue Sources 18
Budget Summary
Revenue Assumptions 22
Expenditure Assumptions 23
Budget Summary 24
Revenues by Type 25
General Fund Revenue Sources Chart 26
City-Wide Revenue Sources Chart 27
Detail Revenues by Type 28
Expenditures by Department 30
General Fund Expenditures by Department by Type 31
General Fund Expenditures by Department Chart 32
General Fund Expenditures by Type Chart 33
Expenditures
General Fund:
Legislative Branch 34
Executive & Legislative Support 36
Public Safety 38
Contract Expenditures Chart 40
Operations & Administrative Services 41
Public Works 45
Planning & Community Development 47
Library 50
Parks & Recreation 51
General Government 57
All Other Funds:
Street Fund 58
Arterial Street Fund 59
Trails & Paths Fund 59
Hotel/Motel Fund 60
Debt Service Funds 61
Capital Projects & Special Capital Projects Funds 62
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY — 2005 BUDGET
Table of Contents
Street Capital Projects Fund 63
Mirabeau Point Capital Project Fund 64
Street Bond Fund 64
Capital Grants Fund 65
Barker Bridge — Fed Grant Fund 65
Stormwater Management Fund 66
Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund 67
Risk Management Fund 68
City Profile & Other Budget Information
General Fund Capital Expenditures 69
All Other Funds Capital Expenditures 70
Position Listing by Department 71
Full Time Equivalent Count by Year 72
2004 Workforce Comparison 73
Community Profile and History 74
Budget Ordinance 78
Glossary 81
10/7/2004
Steve Taylor
Position #2
Richard Munson
Position #5
Dick Denenny
Position #7
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
City Council Members
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Position #3
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Position #1
Gary Schimmels
Position #4
Mike Flanigan
Position #6
Staff
David Mercier, City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Ken Thompson, Finance & Administrative Services Director
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
1
City of Spokane Valley
Introduction of the FY 2005 Preliminary Budget
Prepared By David Mercier, City Manager
September 14, 2004
A. It is my pleasure to submit a "balanced" preliminary budget for Council
consideration. This budget proposal acknowledges the fiscal constraints of the City and
concentrates on sustaining core program responsibilities, consistent with directionfrom
the City Cou
B. Again this year, the City Council Finance Committee has worked closely with
administrative staff in examining and understanding the budget construction process, the
cost control methods applied to the emerging budget, and the financial data upon which
the budget is based
C. As prescribed by City Council, the six (6) specific goals for Council and staff
focus and accomplishment in 2005 are:
• Adopt Spokane Valley's First Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the
requirements of the Growth Management Act, including an accepted vision
statement, documentation of land use goals in support of that vision and
identification of significant transportation system goals linked to implementation
of the Plan.
• Enact a Uniform Development Code that collates all of the City development
related regulations into a single, understandable reference that streamlines the
permitting process and facilitates customer service and business development.
• Recompose the Five -Year Financial Forecast into a Six -Year Strategic
Financial Plan that forecasts revenues and expenses; identifies fiscal constraints;
and, formulates for Council consideration a budget - balancing plan that proposes
necessary service reductions or increased revenues or a combination thereof.
• Advance the Interests of Spokane Valley through Effective External
Relations such as building a constructive relationship with the newly- composed
Board of County Commissioners; participating as full members of regional and
statewide boards and Commissions whose work affects the quality of life in the
community, and by advocating city issues with neighboring jurisdictions,
municipal organizations, the Legislature and Congress.
• Collaborate with Wastewater Dischargers and Regulatory Agencies in
analyzing data related to system acquisition options and in pursuit of interim
and long -term resolutions to water quality and wastewater treatment capacity
concerns so that economic development and natural resources continue to support
the vitality of the region.
10/7/2004 2
• Establish a formal cite -wide customer service program with emphasis on
timely response, a user - friendly atmosphere, and an attitude of facilitation and
accommodation within the bounds of responsibility, integrity, and financial
capability of the City, including organizational and job description documents
while pursuing "best practices" in customer service. •
D. Conservative fiscal policies geared toward the attainment of long -term financial
health for the City are recommended for adoption in the Final Budget. Meeting the
targets established by these fiscal policies require a commitment to fund only those levels
of service that are fiscally sustainable.
E. This Preliminary Budget adheres to thefiscally responsible principles established
last year. Several measures worthy of comment are:
1. The utilization of conservative revenue projections and realistic expenditure
forecasts in the construction of this budget proposal — guarding against fiscal
disappointments.
2. The constraint of programmatic growth —no new programs.
3. The commitment to fully pay -off the interfund loan used to defray start-up costs
and thus end the year with a modest positive fund balance moving out of the red
and into the black.
4. The maintenance of a CenterPlace Operating Reserve that will function as a hedge
against any lag in the receipt of state funding upon which repayment of
construction bonds are dependent —no delay in receipts to date.
5. The funding of a $500,000 Operating Contingency that will serve as the City's
first line of defense against unforeseen expenses.
F. Several positive fiscal indicators are reflected in the proposed Preliminary
Budget. They include:
1. Increases in sales tax receipts apparently due to improved use of the correct
Spokane Valley #3213 geo- code by local businesses filing reports with the
Washington State Department of Revenue.
2. Continued leveraging of state and federal funds to reduce the cost of local capital
improvements borne by city residents.
3. Closely controlling the number of new employees hired. Total direct employment
funded in FY 2005 is 52.2 full time equivalent positions versus 46.95 in 2004—a
change of only 5.25 FTE's. Two positions are related to the new CenterPlace
Community Building due for completion in 2005. Two positions are needed to
replace the Stormwater Management Utility work formerly provided by the
County as a contract service. The other one and a fraction positions relate to
capital project grant solicitation, design and monitoring.
10/7/2004 3
G. The remaining action steps toward adoption of the budget include:
1. October 5: Departmental highlights and work program presentations.
2. October 12: Public bearing to take citizen comment on the 2005 proposed
budget
3. October 12: First reading of the Proposed Property Tax Levying Ordinance.
4. October 12: Budget discussions and focus on the Street Fund.
5. October 19: Continued general budget discussions.
6. October 26: A final public hearing on the proposed budget.
7. October 26: Second reading of the Proposed Property Tax Levying Ordinance
8. October 26: Adoption of the Proposed Fee Resolution.
9. October 26: First reading of the Proposed 2005 Budget Ordinance.
10. November 9: Second reading of the Proposed 2005 Budget Ordinance
11. November 9: Adoption of the FY 2005 Budget
H. As a budget adoption follow -up activity, a City Council-Staff Retreat is scheduled
for February 12, 2005 at which time an updated f veear financial forecast will be
reviewed
I. The FY 2005 budget process begins in March with a targeted adoption date in
mind of November 8, 2005.
10/7/2004 4
City Manager's Budget Message
Preliminary Annual Budget For
Fiscal Year 2005
Dear Citizens, Mayor and City Council of Spokane Valley:
It is my pleasure to present the budget document for the fiscal year of 2005, which represents
the combined efforts of the City Council, staff and citizens.
Budget Highlights
The 2005 budget continues to recognize the dynamic and changing environment within which
the City must operate. The budget process has been used to reinforce the City's commitment to
delivering its core services, and the budget document was built around funding a set of
services and investments that are consistent with that core mission. A summary of key budget
highlights for the Council and community's review is as follows:
Revenue:
Expense:
Spoka
�Ualley
Little Growth: Revenues for the 2005 fiscal year are conservatively estimated to
grow at just 1% until the economic rebound occurring elsewhere becomes evident
in our region. Unlike the pre - incorporation revenue assumptions, these budget
projections reflect conservative growth, consistent with recent trends.
Moderate Growth in Current Operational Expenses: Investing in the necessary
core services identified by the Council and community creates baseline costs that
are currently growing at a higher rate than tax revenues. Even with a remarkably
small internal staff, credible programming requires an investment in basic
capacity to operate. Threshold personnel costs, the price of operating supplies and
charges for contract services are escalating at a compound rate approximating 6%
to 8% annually. For example, the Legislature is expected to refinance the cost of
the public employee retirement system by charging employers an additional 4%
contribution.
Capital
Investments: Good Deal for City: The best financial news is the fabulous rate of return the
City realizes on its investments in capital improvements— roads, bridges and
parks —that accommodate the needs of the community. The capital construction
program totals $10.303,551 of which the City contributes $1,763.551 or just
17.1 %.
5
Street Fund:
56,500,000
$6,000.000
$5,500,000
55,007,007
54. 500.000
Sg000 COC
53,500,000
$3,000,030
52.500.000
52,000,000
$1,500,000
st,0o0.000
2004
Trouble Brewing: This fund derives its revenues from an allocation of the state
gas tax currently amounting to only about $1.2 million, when about $3.8 million is
needed to pay for street maintenance activities like snow plowing, pothole repair,
resurfacing eroded lanes, sweeping, weed control, street lighting, traffic signals and
state roads and a variety of other repairs. Spokane County budgeted about $3.1
million for just a portion of those services prior to incorporation. A new work
order system has been implemented in an effort to reduce maintenance services
expenses by better targeting work assignments and priorities. The problem facing
Spokane Valley for the foreseeable future will be closing that gap between street
related revenues and costs. Clearly, reduced expenditures would result in
noticeable differences in the conditions of local streets.
Strut Fund Operating (Not Capital) Revenuea'Ecpenditure s June 2004
06.11712004
2005
The Current Fiscal Year in Review
6
2006
�— ape,ditrres —a— Revertrs
2005
It has been a challenging yet successful year for Spokane Valley. Initiating a new City is a high
civic privilege filled with high demands and activity. The City Council initiated a broad and
inclusive public involvement process to develop a twenty (20) year Comprehensive Plan that will
serve as the foundation of vision, values and mission which will guide the community in reaching
its potential. The absence of prior history as a city requires us all to continuously design, build
and evaluate public policies, services and spending plans. The leaming curve is steep, the
workload plentiful and the satisfaction of effort rewarding. Despite the demands created by these
changing dynamics, the City achieved substantial progress in meeting the 2004 budget goals this
year.
Progress in Attainment of the six (6) Major Goals of 2004:
Experiment with a Managed Competition Program designed to identify alternative
service providers at more economical rates than accorded by current service providers.
With City Council approval, staff researched the methods used to implement managed competition
elsewhere and recommended that pilot projects be launched seeking competitive bids from
providers of library and park maintenance services. Proposals are due back in early fall.
Initiate the Development of Spokane Valley's First Comprehensive Plan which will create the
City's long -term vision and link transportation sytstem improvements to land use goals in support of
that vision The City Council and Planning Commission held several joint sessions to initiate
brainstorming about the future of the new City. They created a draft vision statement that creates
the broad statement of purpose to be pursued in developing a Comprehensive Plan: "A community of
opportunity where individuals and families
can grow and play and businesses will
flourish and prosper." Subsequently, a
scientifically valid survey of community
attitudes and perceptions was
commissioned and the results shared with
the community. Five (5) well attended
neighborhood meetings were held around
the City and citizens energetically
participated in exercises designed to solicit
their opinions about a broad range of
community wide and neighborhood issues.
Staff prepared numerous draft documents to
stimulate policy discussions about the
fundamental issues facing the community.
Continuously Improve Overall Communication between government and its citizens, between staff
and Council, among staff and between
Councilmembers. The City's official website was
designed and made available online for ease of
information sharing between citizens and their City
Hall. The City Council and staff engaged in six (6)
Conversations with the Community which provide a
comfortable To Meeting atmosphere at various
locations so that citizens could talk about city matters
that interest them. Outreach to the youth in our
community was made through a series of "Pizza with
the Mayor" conversations in Local schools where
students and Councilmembers met and discussed
issues of importance to students. As a result, a
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Student Advisory Council was formed to contribute energy and ideas to the development of
Spokane Valley. City Council and staff held two retreats that were open to the public to review and
adopt work plans for each city department that outlines the major tasks to be accomplished during
the year.
Develop a Five -Year Strategic Financial Plan that forecasts revenues and expenses as well as
identifies es funding and financial challenges and options. The City faces many complex issues which
require multi -year projects and programs to effectively address them. A five -year financial forecast
of the City's financial health was made to create a snapshot of our long -term fiscal situation so that
today's budget choices are not made without awareness of the financial trends that affect the
sustained affordability of public services. The forecast has served as a useful tool to evaluate
spending priorities.
Develop and Strenzthen External Relations to advance the interests of Spokane Valley through
interaction and advocacy with neighboring jurisdictions, the state legislature, funding boards and
commissions, the congressional delegation and statewide and national municipal organizations.
Councilmembers have readily assumed additional responsibilities when they agreed to provide
Spokane Valley representation on twenty -seven (27) regional boards and commissions whose
activities affect the quality of life in our community. Both Council and staff have initiated contact
with their counterparts locally, statewide and nationally about the issues that matter most to
Spokane Valley.
Develop an Approach for Long -Term Wastewater Services including the evaluation of a regional
system option. An immense amount of time and talent has been applied in researching potentially
workable interim and long -term solutions to wastewater treatment problems in order to provide for
continued growth and economic development in the region. There are major capacity limitations,
natural resource protection concerns and regulatory hurdles to overcome that require an
extraordinary willingness and necessity to collaborate with people of diverse opinions about how
best to proceed. City representatives have participated extensively in sorting through a variety of
complex choices and restrictions that defy simple solutions. That work continues.
The Budget Proposal for 2005
Balanced Budget Proposed:
The 2005 budget is in balance; expenses have been limited to known or reasonably predictable
revenues. The General Fund does not register a positive fund balance because the start-up interfund
loan of 53.69 million required to fund the first year of city operations has not been completely
repaid. However, this budget proposal is calibrated to continue paying down this loan amount at an
accelerated rate. In pursuit of that outcome, special attention was given to limiting the growth in
new programs and financial commitments while city revenue and expenditure patterns stabilize.
This approach allows available resources to be put toward sustaining services consistent with
Council's priorities for 2005 and beyond.
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The City of Spokane Valley growth rate was a modest 2.3 %. One of the many
fiscal realities we must contend with, is the realization that sufficient revenues
are not available for use in defraying the costs associated with adding and
maintaining basic infrastructure and programs Therefore, proposed increases
in expenditures for ongoing operations continue to be made with caution,
relying on the City's five -year financial forecast that indicates significant
sustainability challenges for the foreseeable future.
Public Works. Three point two five
positions are proposed for addition to
the public works department in the
Engineering division. A project
engineer is needed to keep up with the
demand for rehabilitation of roads,
bridges and new facilities added to the
system from new development and the
City's capital program. The addition in
Engineering will allow for a
substantial amount of the design and
monitoring work that is currently
contracted to outside vendors to be
completed in -house thereby assuring
the City can meet its responsibilities in
a timely manner as mandated by customer needs and relevant state and federal laws.
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Department Achievements: Each of the City's departments undertook an aggressive work program
in 2004. The budget document contains descriptions of their accomplishments for the year and their
goals for next year. I invite residents to take a few minutes to acquaint themselves with the efforts
made by municipal employees on their behalf.
Multiple positions needed to address demands of a City of 83,950 people:
As we moved through the formative stage of incorporation, this City has taken a conservative
approach to adding new City staff. A 2004 survey of 31 full service and contract Washington cities
with populations greater than 30,000 revealed an average count of 862 full -time employees and 51
part-time employees. By comparison, Spokane Valley contracted for many services and employed
just 47 full -time and 4 part -time employees. [Please see the attached 2004 Work Force
Comparison.] Although significant staff increases are warranted, the conservative approach
followed in formulating the 2005 preliminary budget, which affords the addition of five point two
five (5.25) full -time equivalent positions spread across two departments.
Parks. Two positions are proposed to staff CenterPlace, the new community building now under
construction at Mirabeau Point and fully financed through state revenues and donations.
Occupancy is anticipated next summer and a maintenance worker and administrative assistant are
needed to operate the facility for the community.
Lastly, an engineer and one technician will be brought "in- house' because Spokane County has
advised the City that it no longer has the staff to provide stormwater facility management and
construction as a contracted service as they had in 2004. So the funding used to pay for the contract
services will be redirected to pay for the new City personnel who perform the stormwater functions.
Goal Statement 2005:
The Principal 2005 Budget Goals
- flee 200.5 budget reflects the dispatch of resources consistent with the Council's core service.
priorities for the last, the currZnt_arid future budget l The following list reflects the broad
service goals affecting core services for the City_
:Adopt Spokane Valley's First Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the requirements of the •
tirowth'�ianai ernent :Act_ including an accepted vision statement documentation of land use goals
in sttplxorl of that c and identification o1 significant transportation system goals linked to
urpiementation of the Plan_
Enact a Uniform 1)cvelopinent Code that collates all of the City development related regulations
into a sinttic. understandable reference that streamlines the permitting process and facilitates
customer cr ice and business dcvclopruenL
Recompose the Five-Year Financial Forecast into a Six -Year Strategic Financial Plan that
forecasts revenue; and expenses: identifies fiscal constraints: and fomiulates for Council
consideration a budeet-balanciint plan that proposes necessary s-rvice reductions or increased
rCv= or a combination thereof
Advance the Interei.ts of Spokane Valley through Effective I. tcrnal Relations
such as buildin�� a constructive relationship with the newly- cornposet] Board of County
l participating as full member of re4ional and statewide hoards and
'omrissions whose work affects the quality of lift: in the community, and by advocating
tty issues i ith rrei= la►txorinijutisdictions, municipal or�.anizations, the Legislature and
'ouurc-ss.
( oil:tlwr :tte %tiith %Yasteuater Dischargers and Regulatory Agencies in Anal■ I1ata
Rel :ttetl to tit stem Acquisition Options and in pursuit of interim and long -terin resolutions t
water quality and w rstcw'atcr treatment capacity concerns, sit that economic development and
nattrm! resources continue to support the Vitality Oi ti,_ ree
Establish a formal city-wide customer service program with emphasis on timely response, a
user - friend]; atmosphcr.:, and an attitude of facilitation and accommodation within the bounds of
resixrnsihilit). integrity_ and financial capability of the City, including organirational and job
description documents while pur=.titnl'_ best practices" in customer sell ice.
Acknowledgments:
In closing, it has been a pleasure to work with the Council and individual City departments to usher
this preliminary budget in its earliest stages. I look forward to working with the City's team over
the coming year to deliver to the citizens of Spokane Valley the services it funds. I also offer my
continued appreciation to the citizens of Spokane Valley, the Mayor and City Council, the
departments, and all those individual staff members who have made it possible for the City to travel
this early road of success, sampling its potential and working toward a bright future. Everyone
involved continues to give generously of their time and energy during this period of rapid formation
of community identity and programs, and has risen to the challenges it has presented. Thanks also
for the patience and feedback from the many citizens who have shown interest or volunteered their
time in activities to improve the quality of life in Spokane Valley.
Respectfully,
David Mercier, City Manager
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11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 • Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.100 • Fax: 509.921.1008 • citythall @spokanevalle
T O: David Mercier, City Manager and Members of Council
FROM: Ken Thompson, Finance & Administrative Services Director
DATE: September 1, 2004
SUBJECT: About the Budget and the Budget Process
The budget includes the financial planning and legal authority t o the
Additionally, the budget provides significant policy direction by the City Council
staff and community. As a result, the City Council, staff and public are involved in
establishing the budget for the City of Spokane Valley.
The budget provides four functions:
1. A Policy Document
The budget functions as a policy document in that the decisions
the taken for the futureuA a
wi reflect the general principles or plans that gw
policy document, the budget makes specific attempts to link desired goals and policy
direction to the actual day -to -day activities of the City staff.
2. An Operational Guide
The budget of the City reflects its operation. Activities of each City function and
owing
organization have been planned, debated, fo formalized, understanding of ibed in the the v ous of
sections. This process will help to maintain
the City and how they relate to each other and to the attainment of the policy issues and
goals of the City Council.
3. A Link with the General Public
The budget provides a unique opportunity to allow and encourage public review of City
operations. The budget describes the activities of the City, the reason or cause for those
activities, future implications, and the direct relationship to the citizenry.
4. A Le all , Re wired Financial Plannin° Tool
The budget is a financial planning tool, which has been its most traditional use. In this
light, preparing and adopting a budget is a State law requirement �Th mu t adopted asa
Ti 35A of the Revised Code of Washington (RC ) c budget
balanced budget and must be in place prior to the beginning of the City's fiscal year. The
xpenditures by
budget is the legal authority to expend public moneys
levelcTheorevenueseof the City are
limiting the amount of the appropriation at th e fund
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estimated, along with available cash carry- forward, to indicate funds available. The
budget takes into account unforeseen contingencies and provides for the need for periodic
adjustments.
Year 2005 Budget Process
The City of Spokane Valley operates on a calendar year basis. It utilizes an incremental
budgeting approach that assumes, for most functions of government, that the current
year's budget is indicative of the base required for the following year. Any increases are
incremental and based on need defined by the organization's budget policies, emerging
issues, Council goals, and available resources.
The formal budget planning begins in the Spring with discussions between the City
Manager and City Council during a mid -year retreat. Following the retreat, the City
Manager and the Department Directors prepare the preliminary budget based upon the
City Council priorities. The City Council reviews the preliminary budget beginning in
September.
In June, departments prepare requests for new staff, programs, or significant increases to
their current year budget that will address emerging issues and other operationalneeds.
In their requests,
the departments identify the problem that they are trying to address, the
recommended solution, implementation plan, projected cost and expected outcomes. The
Finance Department and City Manager conduct an analysis of the departmental base
budgets and the revenue outlook for the coming year to determine the availability of
funds for any new initiatives. During June and July, the departments also develop their
base budgets. These budget requests are submitted to the Finance Department by the
middle of July.
In early August, the City Manager reviews each department's budget requests and
develops a preliminary budget recommendation.
As mandated by RCW 35A.33.135, the first requirement is that the City Manager submit
estimated revenues and expenditures to the City Council on or before the first Monday in
October. The preliminary budget is presented to the City Council in late September or
early October. Public hearings are held to obtain taxpayers' comments, and revisions as
applicable, are made. The Council makes ud t no later December 31 budget The final
adopts by ordinance a final balanced budget
budget as adopted is published, distributed, and made available to the public
during the first three months of the following year.
After the budget is adopted, the City enters a budget implementation and monitoring
stage. Throughout the year, expenditures are monitored by the Finance Department and
department directors to ensure that funds are within the approved budget. Finance
provides financial updates to the City Council to keep them current with the City's
financial condition. Any budget amendments made during the year are adopted by City
Council ordinance.
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The City Manager is authorized to transfer budgeted amounts within a fund; however,
any revisions that alter the total expenditures conditions n employment must be
authorized employee positions, salary rang es or other
approved by the City Council.
When the City Council determines that it is in the best interest of the City to increase or
decrease the appropriation for a particular fund, it may do so by ordinance approved by
one more than the majority after holding one public hearing.
Si ficant Chan es to the 2005 Bud et
A review of the 2005 preluninary budget reveals the following significant changes:
Revenues
1. Sales tax receipts have been increased $1,080,000 reflecting more accurate
coding by retailers of sales locations and growth in retail sales of 3 + %. Also,
$600,000 of this increase is based on the voter approved sales tax increase of
.1% for criminal justice purposes.
2. A vibrant construction industry has fueled an increase of $154, 000 in
estimated building permits and planning fees.
3. Fine receipts have been increased $200,000 reflecting a greater backlog of
citations.
4. Recreational program revenues have been reduced because the city council
prefers not to compete with organizations offering similar activities.
E•x nenditures
1. CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point, a regional $ 21 hav included in the
summer of 2005. Operating costs
budget.
2. Construction costs on CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point have been reduced from
$9.5 million to $3 million reflecting the completion of this project.
City of Spokane Valley
Selected Budget Policies
responsibility for formulating budget
Department directors have primary sp direction, and for
proposals in line with City Council and. City Manager priority
implementing them once they are approved.
The Finance Department is responsible for coordinating the overall preparation
and administration of the City's budget. statutes is function local cai om pli a nce
with applicable State of Washington n o
budgeting practices.
The Finance Department assists department staff in identifying budget problems,
formulating solutions and alternatives, and implementing any necessary corrective
actions.
lnterfund charges will be based on recovery of the direct costs associated with
providing those services.
Budget adjustments requiring City Council approval will occur through the
ordinance process at the fund level prior to fiscal year end.
The City's budget presentation will be directed at displaying the City's services
plan in a Council/constituent-friendly format.
Achieving a fund balance of 8% to 15% of undesignated revenues would
at
fiscally prudent in providing for cash flow requirements, defraying p
expenditures and sustaining essential services. begin pfi c o sts
year with a negative fund balance due to an interfund loan to pay _
t
in 2003 and 2004. The proposed budget constraints e �° � end the )ear es so with a s
sufficient funds will be available topay-off
modest positive fund balance.
At full stabilization in the eighth year, short term debt shall not exceed 10% of
revenues. No long term debt will bey debt will without
fork of a revenue purposes
source to repay the debt. Long term
lly
The City will maintain equipment replacement �d of departments owning
to budgeted contributions from the operating P replace the equipment at the end of
capital equipment in an amount necessary ep
its useful life. Life cycle assumptions and required contributions will be reviewed
annually as part of the budget process.
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BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AND BUDGETING
Accounting
Accounting records for the City are maintained in accordance with methods prescribed
by the State Auditor under the authority of Washington State law, Chapter 43.09.20
RCW, and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as set forth by
the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Basis of Presentation - Fund Accounting
The accounts of the City of Spokane Valley are organized on the basis of funds, each of
which is considered a separate accounting entity. Each fund is accounted for with a
separate set of double -entry accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund equity,
revenues and expenditures or expenses, as appropriate. The City's resources are
allocated to and accounted for in individual funds depending on their intended purpose.
The following are the fund types used by the City of Spokane Valley:
Governmental Fund Types
Governmental funds are used to account for activities typically associated with state
and local government operations. All governmental fund types are accounted for on a
spending or "financial flows" measurement focus, which means that typically only
current assets and current liabilities are included on related balance sheets. The
operating statements of governmental funds measure changes in financial position,
rather than net income. They present increases (revenues and other financing sources)
and decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) in net current assets. There are
four governmental fund types used by the City of Spokane Valley:
General Fund
This fund is the primary fund of the City of Spokane Valley. It accounts for all financial
resources except those required or elected to be accounted for in another fund.
Special Revenue Funds
These funds account for revenues that are legally restricted or designated to finance
particular activities of the City of Spokane Valley. Special Revenue funds include the
Street Fund, Arterial Street Fund, Trails & Paths Fund, and the Hotel/Motel Fund.
Debt Service Funds
These funds account for financial resources which are designated for the retirement of
debt. Debt Service funds are comprised of the Debt Service LTGO 03.
Capital Project Funds
These funds account for financial resources, which are designated for the acquisition or
construction of general government capital projects. Capital Project Funds include the
Capital Project Fund, Special Capital Projects Fund, Streets Capital Projects Fund,
Mirabeau Point Capital Project Fund, CDBG Fund, Capital Grants Fund, and Barker
Bridge Federal Grant Fund.
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Proprietary Fund Types
Proprietary funds are used to account for activities similar to those found in the
private sector where the intent of the governing body is to finance the full cost of
providing services, including depreciation, which based on the commercial model
uses a flow of economic resources approach. Under this approach, the operating
statements for the proprietary funds focus on a measurement of net income
(revenues and expenses) and both current and non - current assets and liabilities are
reported on related balance sheets. Their reported fund equity (net total assets) is
segregated into contributed capital and retained earnings components. As described
below, there are two generic fund types in this category:
Enterprise Funds
These funds account for operations that provide goods or services to the general
public and are supported primarily by user charges. The Stormwater Management
Fund is included in this group of funds.
Internal Service Funds
These funds account for operations that provide goods or services to other
departments or funds of the City. The Equipment Rental and Replacement Fund and
Risk Management Fund are included in this group of funds.
Basis of Accounting
Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures are recognized in the
accounts and reported in the financial statements. The City of Spokane Valley uses
a modified accrual basis of accounting. Modified accrual recognizes revenues when
they become both measurable and available to finance expenditures of the current
period. The basis of accounting for enterprise and internal service funds is full
accrual. The appropriate basis is used throughout the budgeting, accounting, and
reporting processes. Full accrual is a method of accounting that matches revenues
and expenses with the period to which they relate, rather than focusing on actual
cash flows.
In this method, for example, an asset is depreciated as it is "used up ", and the
expense is recognized in periodic increments, rather than assuming the asset holds
its value until it is actually disposed of. However, since the focus of budgeting is on
the revenues and expenditure accounts, depreciation and amortization are not
considered budgetary accounts, and are excluded from the budgeting system.
Budgets and Budgetary Accounting
Annual appropriated budgets are adopted for all funds. These funds are budgeted on
the modified cash basis of accounting. The financial statements include budgetary
comparisons for those funds.
Budgets are adopted at the fund level that constitutes the legal authority for
expenditures. Annual appropriations for all funds lapse at the fiscal period end.
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES:
EXPLANATION OF REVENUE SOURCES
Property Tax Revenue
Property taxes play an essential role in the finances of the municipal budget. State law limits the
City to a 53.60 levy per $1,000 assessed valuation, deducting from there the levy of $1.50 by the
Spokane County Fire Districts #1 and #8, which leaves the City with the authority to levy $2.10
for its own purposes. The levy amount must be established by ordinance by November 15th
prior to the levy year.
Local Retail Sales and Use Tax
The local retail sales and use tax is comprised of two separate .5% options with the County
receiving 15% of each .5 %. After deducting .01% as a County administrative fee, the City's
effective rate is .84 %.
Local Criminal Justice Sales Tax
Local Sales Tax for Criminal Justice funding is to be used solely for criminal justice purposes,
such as the City's law enforcement contract. This tax is authorized at 1/10 of 1% of retail sales
transacted in the County. Of the total amount collected, the State distributes 10% to the County,
with the remainder being distributed by population to the cities and the unincorporated areas of
the County. Beginning in 2005, an additional .1% voter approved increase in sales tax will be
devoted to criminal justice purposes.
Gambling Tax Revenues
Gambling tax revenues must be spent primarily on law enforcement purposes pertaining to
gambling. Funds remaining after necessary expenditures for such enforcement purposes may be
used for any general government purpose.
Gambling taxes are to be paid quarterly to the City, no later than the last day of January, April,
July and October. The' City imposes a tax on the following forms of gambling at the following
rates: Bingo (5% gross, less prizes); Raffles (5% gross, less prizes); Games (2% gross, less
prizes); Punch Boards (5% net); Pull Tabs (5% net); Card playing (10% gross).
Leasehold Excise Tax
Taxes on property owned by state or local governments and leased to private parties (City's
share).
Franchise Fees
Cable TV is the only franchise fee levied in the City at a rate of 5% of gross revenues. This is a
fee levied on private utilities for the right to use city streets, alleys, and other public properties.
State - Shared Revenues
State - shared revenues are received for liquor sales, and motor vehicle excise taxes including
travel trailer and camper excise tax. These taxes are collected by the State of Washington and
shared with local governments based on population. State - shared revenues are distributed on
either a monthly or quarterly basis, although not all quarterly revenues are distributed in the same
month of the quarter.
The 2004 population figure used in the 2005 Preliminary Budget is 83,950 as determined by the
Office of Financial Management for Washington State. This figure is important when
determining distribution of State shared revenues on a per capita basis.
Liquor Board Profits and Liquor Excise Tax
Cities receive a share of both liquor board profits and liquor excise tax receipts. The profits are
distributed on the last day of March., June, September, and December. The excise portion is
distributed on the last day of January, April, July, and October. To be eligible to receive these
revenues, a city must devote at least two percent of the distribution to support an approved
alcoholism or drug addiction program.
Service Revenues
Fees are charged for services rendered by the City of Spokane Valley. Most of the fees in the
General Fund are construction inspections and permits related to services such as planning,
zoning and building..
Fines and Forfeitures
Fines and penalties are collected as a result of Municipal Court rulings and other miscellaneous
rule infractions. All court fines and penalties are shared with the State and the City, on average,
keeps less than 50% of the amount collected.
Recreation Program Fees
The Parks and Recreation Department charges fees for selected recreation programs. These fees
offset some of the costs related to providing the program.
Investment Interest
The City earns investment interest on sales tax, property tax, and fund investments.
OTHER FUND REVENUES:
STREET FUND:
Motor Vehicle Fuel Excise Tax (gas taxi
There are two separate distributions to cities of revenues from this tax. Cities with a population
of 15,000 and above are required to account for the per capita share of the unrestricted gas tax as
a source to finance street maintenance. Cities in this population group are also required to
account for the per capita share of the restricted gas tax to be used for arterial street construction.
Both distributions must be accounted for in separate funds, the Street Fund receives the
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unrestricted portion of the gas tax, while the restricted portion goes to the Arterial Street Fund.
The City's allocation for the gas tax in the Street Fund for 2005 is $14.33 per capita.
ARTERIAL STREET FUND:
Motor Vehicle Fuel Excise Tax (eas tax)
This fund receives its tax revenue from the restricted portion of the gas tax. This Fund is to
provide capital project funding as well as major maintenance functions on arterial streets. The
City's allocation for the gas tax for 2005 is $6.70 per capita.
TRAILS & PATH FUND:
A small percentage of the City's gas tax must be set aside for trails and paths. This money will
likely accumulate for several years until adequate dollars are available for a project.
HOTEL,MOTEL FUND:
This fund receives all revenue resulting from the Hotel/Motel Tax levied upon charges made for
the furnishing of lodging by a hotel, rooming house, tourist court, motel, trailer camp and other
transient accommodations in the City. The tax rate is 2 percent of the selling price or charge
made for the lodging. It is collected and administered by the Washington State Department of
Revenue. State law requires that these taxes be credited to a special fund with limitations on use,
principally to support tourism/convention activities and related facilities, as prescribed by RCW
67.28.310.
DEBT SERVICE FUND — LTGO 03:
The Public Facilities District will provide funding for the debt service on CenterPlace Bonds.
The City's Capital Projects and Special Capital Projects Funds will provide funding for the debt
service on street bonds.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND:
Under Washington State Law, RCW 82.46.010, the City is allowed to impose an excise tax on
each sale of real property at the rate of one - quarter of one percent of the selling price. The
revenue generated is be used for financing capital projects as specified in the capital facilities
plan under the Growth Management Act.
SPECIAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND:
Under Washington State Law, RCW 82.46.010, the City is allowed to impose an additional
excise tax on each sale of real property at the rate of one - quarter of one percent of the selling
price. The revenue generated is to be used for financing public works capital projects as
specified in the capital facilities plan under the Growth Management Act.
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INTERFUND TRANSFERS:
Many funds receive their revenues from other funds in the form of an interfund transfer. These
transfers may represent payments for service, an operating transfer, or a concentration of
revenues for a specific project. The following funds receive transfers from other fiends.
General Fund is budgeted to receive transfers from Street Fund, $152,495, Capital
Projects, $40,000, Stormwater Management Fund, $54,462 and Hotel/Motel Fund,
$40,000.
Trails & Paths Fund is budgeted to receive a transfer from the Street Fund in the amount
of $5,100.
Street Capital Projects Fund is budgeted to receive transfers from Arterial Streets,
$670,400, and Special Capital Projects, $112,600, and Stormwater Management,
$150,000.
Capital Grants Fund is budgeted to receive transfers from Arterial Streets, $186,000, and
Street Bond Fund, $406,000.
Equipment Rental & Replacement is budgeted to receive transfers from the General fund
for interfund charges in the total amount of $145,305.
Risk Management Fund is budgeted to receive S134,450 from the General Fund for
employment security payments and City insurance premiums.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEE:
This fee is imposed upon every developed parcel of property. within the City and is an annual
charge of $17.00 for each single family unit and $17.00 per 3,160 square feet of impervious
surface for all other properties. These charges are uniform for the same class of customers or
service facilities. These fees are estimated to be $1 ,270,750 for 2005.
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2005 PRELUd1NA.RY BUDGET
Major Revenue Assumptions
1. The 2004 population figure used in the 2005 Preliminary Budget is 83,950 as
determined by the Office of Financial Management for the State of Washington.
This figure is important when determining distribution of State shared revenues on
a per capita basis.
2. The 2005 estimated assessed valuation (AV) is $4,700,000,000. The City's actual
assessed value will be assigned by the Spokane County Assessor.
3. Property taxes are levied based on assessed value and the City expects to collect
95% of those taxes levied in 2005 realizing the remaining 5% may be collected in
the following years.
4. Estimates for sales tax receipts were based on the City's actual collections in 2004.
5. Gambling tax estimates were estimated from amounts collected by the City in 2004.
6. Franchise fees were based upon the projected fees collected in the 2004 budget
year.
7. Liquor excise taxes and liquor profits are based upon estimates from the Municipal
Research Services & Center (MRSC).
8. Fines & Forfeits were based upon projected collections by the City in 2004.
9. Building permit and land use fees were estimated by the Spokane Valley
Community Development Department based upon 2004 records.
10. Real estate excise taxes were based upon projected collections by the City in 2004.
11. Gas tax revenues are based upon estimates from the MRSC.
12. The Stormwater Management fee is based upon an Equivalent Residential Unit
(ERU), or the amount of stormwater associated with the frontage of a standard
residence.
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2005 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Major Expenditure Assumptions
1. Service levels are the same or greater than provided in 2004.
2. Positions and salary ranges are based upon the City's compensation and
classification plan.
3. Benefit amounts were based upon the proposed employee benefits plan.
4. The contract costs for public safety, library, park maintenance and street
maintenance are based upon estimates by City staff.
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City of Spokane Valley
2005 Budget Summary
Est. Beg Est. Ending
Fund Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Fund Balance
001 General Fund $ 544,981 • $ 28,508,165 $ 28,508,165 $ 544,981
101 Street Fund 1,241,049 * 2,562,109 3,318,066 485,092
102 Arterial Street Fund 519,538 566,465 856,400 229,603
103 Trails & Paths Fund 12,800 5,100 17,900
105 Hotel/Motel Fund 86,827 351,000 300,000 137,827
204 Debt Service LTGO 03 582,835 582,835 -
301 Capital Projects Fund 1,299,904 806,000 332,545 1,773,359
302 Special Capital Projects 1,106,457 806,000 205,145 1,707,312
303 Street Capital Projects 30 933,000 933,000 30
304 Mirabeau Point Capital Projects 3,000,000 - 3,000,000
305 Street Bond Capital Projects 406,000 406,000
306 CD Block Grant Fund -
307 Capital Grants Fund 3,827,000 3,827,000
308 Barker Bridge Federal Fund 234,000 234,000
402 Stormwater Management 784,276 1,276,750 1,312,521 748,505
501 Equipment R & R 127,587 145,305 51,051 ' 221,841
502 Risk Management 6,378 134,450 134,450 6,378
$ 9,135,827 $ 40,738,179 $ 44,001,178 $ 5,872,828
* Estimated beginning fund balance includes reserves for Mirabeau operations and an adjustment
for a 2005 loan repayment. These do not include interfund loans receivable or payable.
General Fund Estimated Beg. Fund Balance:
Expected ending fund balance 2004 $ (257,755)
Adjustments for:
Mirabeau Operating Reserve (300,000)
Service Level Stablization Reserve (200,000)
2005 Interfund Loan Repayment 1,302,736
Estimated beginning fund balance 2005 $ 544,981
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City of Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
Revenues by Type
General Fund
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Gambling Tax
Leasehold Excise Tax
Franchise Fees
State Shared Revenues
Service Revenues
Fines and Forfeitures
Recreation Program Fees
Miscellaneous & Investment Interest
Transfers
Total General Fund
Other Funds
Street Fund
Arterial Street Fund
Trails & Paths Fund
Hotel /Motel Fund
Debt Service LTGO 03
Capital Projects Fund
Special Capital Projects Fund
Street Capitial Projects Fund
CD Block Grant Fund
Capital Grants Fund
Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund
Stormwater Management Fund
Equipment Rental & Replacement
Risk Management Fund
Total Other Funds
Total All Funds
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$ 10,055,316
13,000,000
800,000
5,000
620,000
1,121,709
1,293,000
'1,200,000
90,000
36,000
287,140
28,508,165
2,562,109
566,465
5,100
351,000
582,835
806,000
806,000
933,000
3,827,000
234,000
1,276,750
145,305
134,450
12,230,014
$ 40,738,179
Recreation Program Fees
0.3%
Fines &
Forfeitures 4.2%
Service Revenues
4.6%
State Shared
Revenues 3.6%
All Other Revenues
1.0%
Franchise Fees
2.2%
Gambling Tax
2.8%
City of Spokane Valley
2005 General Fund Revenue Sources
$28,508,165
Property Tax
35.3%
Sales Tax
45.6%
Stormwater
Management Fee -
4.3%
Real Estate
Excise Tax
3.9%
Facilities District
1.0%
Hotel /Motel Tax
0.8%
Motor Fuel
Excise Tax 4.3%
All Other Revenues
0.7%
Recreation Program
Fees 0.2%
Fines &
Forfeitures 2.9%
Service Revenues
3.1%
Interfund Transfers
State Shared
Revenues 2.5%
8.8%
City of Spokane Valley
2005 Estimated City Resources
$40,738,179
Franchise Fees Gambling Taxes
1.5% 1.9%
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Property Taxes
24.2%
Grant Proceeds
8.4%
Sales Tax
31.4%
General Fund Revenues
Proo9Av Tax
Property Tax
Property Tax - Delinquent
City of Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
Detail Revenues by Type
Sales Taxes
Sales Tax 11,000,000 11,460,000
Sales Tax - Criminal Justice 920,000 920,000
Sales Tax - .1 % County Criminal Justice - 609,000
11,920,000 13,000,000
Gambling Taxes
Punch Boards & Pull Tabs 110.000 130,000
Bingo & Raffles 30,000 44,000
Card Games 550,000 626,000
690,000 800,000
Leasehold Extiso_Tax 5.000 5,000
Franchise Fees 640,00D 620,000
State Shared Revenues
MVET Criminal Justice - Population 11,100 18,469
Criminal Justice Area #1 14,134 16,000
Criminal Justice Area #2 20,191 22,500
Criminal Justice Area #3 20,191 22,500
Criminal Justice Area #4 17,200 90,000
DUI - Cities 12,000 12,000
Liquor Board Excise Tax 296,000 327,405
Liquor Board Proft 492,000 612,835
882,815 1,121,709
Service Revenues
Building Permit, 509,000 600,000
Plumbing Permts 49,000 53,000
Grading Permits 7,000 7,000
Mechanical Permits 49,000 50,000
Demolition Permits 1,000 1,000
Misc. Permit~ & Foow 195,000 205,000
Plans Check Fees 197,000 197,000
Planning Fees 135,000 180,000
1,139,00D 1,293,000
Fines and Forfeitures
Fines & Forfeits - Traits 500,000 600,000
Other Criminal Non- Trafnc Fines 500 500,000
1,000,000 1,200,000
Recreation Program Characs
Activity Fees (To use a recreational facility) 9,000 30,000
Program Fees (To participate in a program) 112.000 60,000
121,000 90,000
investment Interest
Investment Interest 6,000 12.000
Sales Tax Interest 6,000 12,000
Property Tax Interest 6,000 12,000
18,000 36,000
Transfers
Transfer from Street Fund 42,500 40,000
Transfers for Interfund Billings 207,140
Transfer from Capital Proiects 80,000 40
122,500 287,140
Total General Fund Revenue $ 25,804,125 S 28,508,165
2004
Amended 2005
Budget Budget
$ 9,265,809 $ 9,870,000
185,316
9,265,809 10,055,316
Other Fund Revenues
101 Street Fund
Motor Fuel (Gas) Tax
Operating Transfer - Loan Repayment
Transfer from Mlrabeau - Interfund Services
Interfund Loan Interest
102 Arterial Street Fund
Motor Fuel (Gas) Tax
Investment Interest
103 Trails & Paths Fund
Transfer from Street Fund
105 Hotol/M tel Fund
HotellMotel Tax
Investment Lntarost
204 IJebt Service - LTGO 03
Facilities District Revenue
Debt Service Transfer from Capital Projects
and Special Capital Projects
301 Capital Pro jects Fund
REET 1 -1st 25 Percent
Investment Interest
,302 Special Capital Projects Fund
REET 2 - 2nd .25 Percent
Investment Interest
303 Street Capital Projects
Transfer from Arterial Street Fund
Transfer from Stormwator Management Fund
Transfer from Special Capital Projects
306 co Block Grant Fund
CDSG Grant Proceeds
Transfer from Arterial Street Fund
3D7 Ca akar Grants Fund
Capital Grant Proceeds
Transfers from Arterial Street Fund
Transfers from Street Bond Fund
308 Barker Bridge Reeenstruction - Fed Grant
Federal Grant Proceeds
402 Storrmw+ter Management Fiend
Stormwator Management Fee
Investment Interest
501 Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund
Workstation Charges
Pool Car Charges
Vehicle Purchase Transfers
Vehicle Replacement Charges
502 Risk Management Fund
Employment Security Transfers
Risk Management Services
City of Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
Detail Revenues by Type
Total Revenues
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2004
Amended
Budget
1,187,200
800,000
75,000
2,062,200
542.000
542,000
12,800
380,000
380,000
600,000
200,000
800,000
840,000
840,000
840,000
640,000
600,000
200,000
800,000
375,965
128,035
504,000
547,000
290,000
837.000
702,000
747,500
747,500
88,200
5,560
15,000
37,874
148
7,500
130,000
137,500
Total All Other Funds 9,351,634
$ 35,155,759
2005
Budget
1,203,004
1,259,105
25,000
75,000
2,562,109
562,465
4,00D
566,465
5,100
350,000
1,000
351,000
397,745
185,090
582,835
800,000
6,000
806,000
800,000
6,000
809,000
670,400
150.000
112,600
933,000
3.235,000
168,000
406,000
3,827,000
234,000
1,270,750
6,000
1,276,750
81,750
3,800
18,551
41,204
145,305
4,450
130,000
134,450
12,230.014
$ 40,738,179
City of Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
Expenditures by Department
General Fund
Legislative Branch $ 288,226
Legislative & Executive Services 442,867
Public Safety 15,711,424
Operations & Administrative
Deputy City Manager 268,942
Finance 436,969
Legal 202,307
Human Resources 119,383
Public Works 723,990
Planning & Community Dev.
Planning 934,006
Building 696,559
Library 2,270,000
Parks & Recreation
Administration 215,425
Maintenance 854,837
Recreation 158,215
Aquatics 255,818
Senior Center 126,592
CenterPlace 321,299
General Government 4,481,306
Total General Fund 28,508,165
Other Funds
Street Fund 3,318,066
Arterial Street Fund 856,400
HotellMotel Fund 300,000
Debt Service - LTGO 03 582,835
Capital Projects Fund 332,545
Special Capital Projects Fund 205,145
Street Capitial Projects Fund 933,000
Mirabeau Point Capital Projects Fund 3,000,000
Street Bond Capital Projects Fund 406,000
CD Block Grant Fund -
Capital Grants Fund 3,827,000
Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund 234,000
Stormwater Management Fund 1,312,521
Equipment Rental & Replacement 51,051
Risk Management Fund 134,450
Total All Funds $ 44,001,178
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Wages & Benefits Supplies Servicos Interaov. Interfund Capital Exp Debt Syr Total
General Fund
Legislative Branch 152,675 15,460 109,291 10,800 288,226
Legislative & Executive 391,969 6,998 38,650 5,250 442,867
Public Safety 15,711,424 15,711,424
Operations & Administrative
Deputy City Manager 249,292 6,200 7,700 5,750 268,942
Finance 407,619 7,700 12,400 9,250 436,969
Legal 93,945 2,300 102,562 3,500 202,307
Human Resources 32,062 3,500 81,821 2,000 119,383
Public Works 661,392 29,878 15,620 17,100 723,990
Planning & Community Dev,
Planning 633,301 16,250 270,955 13,500 934,006
Building 555,816 31,575 74,255 26,664 8,249 696,559
Library 2,270,000 2,270,000
Parks & Recreation
Parks Administration 162,718 9,580 40,127 3,000 215,425
Maintenance 33,755 821,082 854,837
Recreation 116,790 8,555 24,930 7,940 158,215
Aquatics 255,818 255,818
Senior Center 78,998 2,600 43,494 1.500 126,592
CenterPlace 144,848 10,075 146,325 20,051 321,299
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General Government - 23,000 2,785,538 154,918 205 53 745 1,259,105 4
City of Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
January 1 - December 31, 2005
General Fund Expenditures by Department by Type
Total General Fund 3,681,425 207,426 4,830,568 18,136,342 331,305 61,994 28,508,165
Parks & Recreation
6.8%
Library
7.4%
Planning & Community
Development 5.7%
Public Works
2.6%
General
Government
15.9%
City of Spokane Valley
2005 General Fund Expenditures by Dept
$28,508,165
Operations & Administrative
Support 3.6%
Legislative Branch Legislative & Executive
1.0% c,....... coi
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Public Safety
55.4%
Intergovernmental
Payments
63.3%
City of Spokane Valley
2005 General Fund Expenditures by Type
$28,508,165
Interfund Transfers
1.2%
Capital Outlay
0.2%
Debt Service
4.6%
Salaries & Benefits
`� — 13.0%
Supplies
0.7%
Services & Charges
17.0%
Fund: 001
Dept 011
General Fund
Legislative Branch
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
011 - Legislative Branch
This department accounts for the cost of providing effective elected representation
of the citizenry in the goveming body. The Council makes policy decisions for the
City and is accountable to Spokane Valley citizens by making decisions regarding
how resources are allocated, the appropriate levels of service, and establishing
goals and policies for the organization.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Managed competition methods were researched and two pilot projects selected
for implementation: competitive bids from providers of library and park maintenance
services.
• A draft vision statement was created "A community of opportunity where
individuals and families can grow and play and businesses will flourish and
prosper." A scientifically valid survey of community attitudes and perceptions was
commissioned and the results shared with the community. Five (5) well attended
neighborhood citizen participation meetings were held around the City. Numerous
draft documents were prepared to stimulate policy discussions about the fundamental
issues facing the community.
• City's official website was designed and launched.
• The City Council and staff engaged in six Conversations with the Community.
Outreach to the youth in the community resulted in the formation of a Student Advis-
ory Council. Two retreats that are open to the public to review and adopt work plans
for each city department that outlines the major tasks to be accomplished during the
year.
• A five -year financial forecast of the City's financial health was made to create a
snapshot of our long -term fiscal situation so that today's budget choices are not
made without awareness of the financial trends that affect the sustained affordability
of public services. The forecast has been a useful tool to evaluate spending priorities.
• Councilmembers serve on twenty -seven (27) regional boards and commissions.
Both Council and staff have initiated contact with their counterparts locally, statewide
and nationally about the issues that matter most to Spokane Valley.
• Potentially workable interim and Tong -term solutions to wastewater treatment
problems were examined. City representatives continue to participate extensively in
sorting through the major capacity limitations, natural resource protection concerns
and regulatory hurdles facing the region.
Goals for 2005
• Adopt Spokane Valley's First Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the
requirements of the Growth Management Act, including an accepted vision statement,
documentation of land use goals in support of that vision and identification of
significant transportation system goals linked to implementation of the Plan.
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Fund: 001
Dept 011
General Fund
Legislative Branch
Spokano Valley
2005 Budget
011 - Legislative Branch
Goals for 2005, Continued
• Enact a Uniform Development Code that collates all of the City development
related regulations into a single, understandable reference that streamlines the
permitting process and facilitates customer service and business development
• Recompose the Five -Year Financial Forecast into a Six -Year Strategic
Financial Plan that forecasts revenues and expenses; identifies fiscal constraints;
and, formulates for Council consideration a budget - balancing plan that proposes
necessary service reductions or increased revenues or a combination thereof.
• Advance the Interests of Spokane Vallev through Effective External
Relations such as building a constructive relationship with the newly- composed
Board of County Commissioners; participating as full members of regional and
statewide boards and Commissions whose work affects the quality of life in the
community, and by advocating city issues with neighboring jurisdictions, municipal
organizations, the Legislature and Congress.
• Collaborate with Wastewater Dischargers and Regulatory Agencies in
analyzing data related to system acquisition options and in pursuit of interim and long-
term resolutions to water quality and wastewater treatment capacity concems so that
economic development and natural resources continue to support the vitality of the
region.
• Establish a Formal City -Wide Customer Service Program with emphasis on
timely response, a user - friendly atmosphere, and an attitude of facilitation and
accomodation within the bounds of responsibility, integrity, and financial capability of
the City, including organizational and job description documents while pursuing "best
practices" in customer service.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Mayor 1.0 1.0 1.0
Council 6.0 6 6
Total FTEs 7.0 7.0 7.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 80,821 $ 83,008 $ 152,675
Supplies 10,010 14,760 15,460
Services & Charges 19,372 105,844 109,291
Capital Outlay 3,403 -
Interfund Charges 11,187 11,760 10,800
Total Legislative Branch $ 124,793 $ 215,372 $ 288,226
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Fund: 001
Dept 013
General Fund
Executive & Legislative Support
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
013 - Executive & Legislative Support
This department is accountable to the City Council for the operational results of the
organization, effective support of elected officials in achieving their goals; fulfillment
of the statutory requirements of the City Manager, implementation of City Council
policies, and provides communication linkage between citizens, the City Council,
City departments, and other govemment agencies.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Managed competition methods were researched and two pilot projects selected
for implementation: competitive bids from providers of library and park maintenance
services.
• A draft vision statement was created "A community of opportunity where
individuals and families can grow and play and businesses will flourish and
prosper." A scientifically valid survey of community attitudes and perceptions was
commissioned and the results shared with the community. Five (5) well attended
neighborhood citizen participation meetings were held around the City. Numerous
draft documents were prepared to stimulate policy discussions about the fundamental
issues facing the community.
• City's official website was designed and launched.
• The City Council and staff engaged in six Conversations with the Community.
Outreach to the youth in the community resulted in the formation of a Student Advis-
ory Council. Two retreats that are open to the public to review and adopt work plans
for each city department that outlines the major tasks to be accomplished during the
year.
• A five -year financial forecast of the City's financial health was made to create a
snapshot of our long -term fiscal situation so that today's budget choices are not
made without awareness of the financial trends that affect the sustained affordability
of public services. The forecast has been a useful tool to evaluate spending priorities.
• Councilmembers serve on twenty -seven (27) regional boards and commissions.
Both Council and staff have initiated contact with their counterparts locally, statewide
and nationally about the issues that matter most to Spokane Valley.
• Potentially workable interim and long -term solutions to wastewater treatment
problems were examined. City representatives continue to participate extensively in
sorting through the major capacity limitations, natural resource protection concems
and regulatory hurdles facing the region.
Goals for 2005
• Adopt Spokane Valley's First Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the
requirements of the Growth Management Act, including an accepted vision statement,
documentation of land use goals in support of that vision and identification of
significant transportation system goals linked to implementation of the Plan.
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Fund: 001
Dept 013
General Fund
Executive & Legislative Support
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
013 - Executive & Legislative Support
Goats for 2005, Continued
• Enact a Uniform Development Code that collates all of the City development
related regulations into a single, understandable reference that streamlines the
permitting process and facilitates customer service and business development.
• Recompose the Five -Year Financial Forecast into a Six -Year Strategic
Financial Plan that forecasts revenues and expenses; identifies fiscal constraints;
and, formulates for Council consideration a budget - balancing plan that proposes
necessary service reductions or increased revenues or a combination thereof.
• Advance the Interests of Spokane Valley through Effective External
Relations such as building a constructive relationship with the newly- composed
Board of County Commissioners; participating as full members of regional and
statewide boards and Commissions whose work affects the quality of life in the
community, and by advocating city issues with neighboring jurisdictions, municipal
organizations, the Legislature and Congress.
• Collaborate with Wastewater Dischargers and Regulatory Agencies in
analyzing data related to system acquisition options and in pursuit of interim and long-
term resolutions to water quality and wastewater treatment capacity concems so that
economic development and natural resources continue to support the vitality of the
region.
• Establish a Formal City -Wide Customer Service Program with emphasis on
timely response, a user - friendly atmosphere, and an attitude of facilitation and
accomodation within the bounds of responsibility, integrity, and financial capability of
the City, including organizational and job description documents while pursuing "best
practices" in customer service.
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
City Manager
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk
Administrative Assistant (CC)
Administrative Assistant (CM)
Total FTEs
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9-Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
1.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
1.0
4.5 4.5 4.5
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 170,816 $ 367,312 $ 391,969
Supplies 12,321 10,600 6,996
Services & Charges 70,169 54,690 38,650
Capital Outlay 2,636 - -
Interfund Charges 6 5,680 5,250
Total Executive & Legislative Support $ 262,012 $ 438,482 $ 442,867
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Fund: 001
Dept 016
General Fund
Public Safety
City of Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
016 - Public Safety
The Public Safety department budget provides funds for the
protection of persons and property in the city. The City contracts
with Spokane County for law enforcement, municipal court,
prosecutor services, public defender services, probation
services, jail and animal control services. See following page for
detail information on each budgeted section.
Law Enforcement - The Spokane County Sheriffs office is
responsible for maintaining law and order and providing police
services to the community under the direction of the Police Chief.
The office provides for the preservation of life, protection of
property, and reduction of crime.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 13,018,576
Judicial System - The Spokane County District Court is contracted
to provide municipal court services. The contract provides for
the services of judge and court commissioner with related support
staff. Budgeted amount also includes jury management fees.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 1,403,423
Jail System - Spokane County provides jail and probation
services for persons sentenced by any City of Spokane Valley
Municipal Court Judge for violating laws of the city or state.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 289,798
Animal Control - Spokane County will provide animal control
services to include licensing, care and treatment of lost
or stray animals, and response to potentially dangerous animal
confrontations.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 402,295
3B
City of Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
016 - Public Safety
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actuals* Budget Budget
Judicial System:
District Court Contract 818,342 910,000 691,328
Jury Management Contract - 5,000 5,000
Public Defender Contract 260,946 294,400 310,028
Prosecutor Contract 271,622 369,000 294,159
Crime Victim Compensation 4,078 10,000 10,000
Pretrial Services Contract - 24,000 32,908
Probation Services Contract 5,393 30,000 60,000
Subtotal Judicial System 1,360,381 1,642,400 1,403,423
Law Enforcement System:
Sheriff Contract 6,729,927 11,690,000 12,892,303
Emergency Management Contract 36,483 64,590 64,700
Law Enf. Bldg Maintenance Contract - 28,500 38,573
Vehicle Decals 4,105 10,000 10,000
Clothing & Uniforms 7,408 7,000 7,000
Purchase of Law Enf. Building - 28,500 -
Vehicle Usage Costs 1,199 500 500
Equipment Replacement Charge 4,100 5,500 5,500
Subtotal Law Enforcement System: 6,783,222 11,834,590 13,018,576
Jail System:
Jail Contract 146,589 210,000 171,039
Work Release (Geiger) - 48,000 118,759
Subtotal Jail System: 146,589 258,000 289,798
Other:
Capital Outlays 50,117
Fines & Forfeitures State Remittance 290,567 590,000 590,000
Prosecution - Animal Control - - 7,332
Animal Control Contract 288,120 369,000 402,295
628,804 959,000 999,627
Total Public Safety $ 8,918,996 $ 14,693,990 $ 15,711,424
• Not all contract services were paid for the full 9 -month period
• Sheriff Contract increase in 2005 is largely paid for using the increased sales tax of .1% approved
by voters in 2004 for criminal justice purposes.
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12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
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2005 Budgeted Contract Expenditures
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Fund: 001
Dept 018
General Fund
Operations & Administrative Services
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
018 - Operations & Administrative Services
The Operations & Administrative Services Department is composed of four
divisions, the Deputy City Manager Division, the Finance Division, the Legal
Division, and the Human Resources Division.
013 - Deputy City Manager Division
The Deputy City Manager (DCM) supervises the Operations & Administrative
Services Department, assists the City Manager in organizing and directing the
other operations of the city and assumes the duties of the City Manager
in his/her absence.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Developed a managed competition pilot program and issued an RFP for library
and parks maintenance services. Performance measures, including those for
customer service, were developed as a part of the proposal.
• Presented major decision points conceming options for City Hall. Council
determined that the City should continue leasing, and evaluate specific options when
and if they became available.
• Developed administrative policies and procedures for the organization.
• Developed an employee recognition program.
Goals for 2005
• Oversee and refine the day - to-day operations of the City services, focusing on
interdepartmental cooperation.
• Develop and institute procedures to ensure timely monitoring, response and
intervention in all critical path projects and significant issues in the operating
departments of the City.
• Complete an identification process to define the values which reflect the
organization's culture as well as its vision, mission and goals.
• Estabiish a formal, citywide customer service program.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Deputy City Manager 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Analyst 1.0 1.0 1.0
Office Assistant II 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant 12, 0_5 0_5
Total FTEs 3.5 3.5 3.5
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 91,663 $ 247,200 $ 249,292
Supplies 9,383 4,800 6,200
Services & Charges 74,623 8,770 7,700
Capital Outlay -
Interfund Charges 6,856 6,360 5,750
Total Deputy City Manager Division $ 182,530 $ 267,150 $ 268,942
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Fund: 001
Dept 018
General Fund
Operations & Administrative Services
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
014 - Finance Division
The Finance Department provides financial management services for all city
departments. Programs include accounting and reporting, payroll, accounts payable,
purchasing, budgeting and financial planning, treasury, information technology
and investments. The department is also responsible for generating and analyzing
data related to the City's operations. The department prepares monthly, quarterly,
and annual financial reports and budgets to ensure compliance with state laws.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Developed a Five -Year Financial Plan.
• Implemented a business registration system.
• Produced a disaster recovery plan for the IT system.
• Produced the first Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Received unqualified opinion for 2003 financial statements.
Goals for 2005
• Expand multiyear financial plan to six years, identify financial constraints and
propose a budget balancing plan.
• Complete an A -87 cost allocation study and plan.
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Finance & Admin Services Director
Accounting Manager
Accountant/Budget Analyst
Accounting Technician
IT Specialist
Administrative Assistant
Total FTEs
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
1.0 • 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5 0.5
5.5 5.5 5.5
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 128,385 $ 380,867 $ 407,619
Supplies 4,494 8,883 7,700
Services & Charges 91,806 11,960 12,400
Capital Outlay - - -
Interfund Charges 6,407 10,240 9,250
Total Finance Division $ 231,092 $ 411,950 $ 436,969
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Fund: 001
Dept 018
General Fund
Operations & Administrative Services
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
015 - Legal Division
The City Attorney provides accurate and timely legal advice to the Council,
City departments and advisory boards and commissions on a wide variety
of municipal issues to improve effectiveness and minimize risk of City operations.
General legal services for the city are contracted from Witherspoon, Kelley,
Davenport, & Toole. Stanley Schwartz is the lead attorney.
Additional funds have been included in the budget for special counsel, which
may be needed from time to time. Funding has also been included for a Legal
Intern, who will provide assistance to the Deputy City Attorney on a number of issues.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Drafted most of the ordinances, resolutions and contracts adopted by the Council
since January 2004.
• Provided IegaVtechnical support to the Department of Community Development in
planning phase of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Successfully prosecuted Growth Management appeal.
Goals for 2005
• Continue researching options for provision of court- related services.
• Provide quality and timely legal support for all city departments.
• Assist Community Development in developing Final Comprehensive Plan.
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Deputy City Attorney
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Interfund Charges
Total Legal Division
2003
9 -Month
Actual
1.0 1.0 1.0
$ 62,638
562
94,212
2004
Amended 2005
Budget Budget
$ 87,964 $ 93,945
3,180 2,300
105,300 102,562
18 3,860 3,500
$ 157,430 $ 200,304 $ 202,307
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Fund: 001
Dept: 018
General Fund
Operations & Administrative Services
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
016 - Human Resources Division
Human Resources (HR) is administered through the Deputy City Manager (DCM)
who serves as the Human Resources Manager for the City. The HR operation
provides services in compensation, benefits, training and organizational
development, staffing, employee relations, and communications.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Developed City's web based intranet to make information more accessible to
employees.
• Developed a basic City employee training program, based upon an assessment
of legally required or highly encouraged topics.
• Conducted training classes for employees, including topics such as media
relations and professional (report) writing.
Goals for 2005
• Negotiate the City's first labor agreement.
• Review and revise human resources policies and procedures.
• Develop a schedule for reviewing and revising the City's job descriptions.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Deputy City Clerk 0.5 0.5 0.5
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 24,233 $ 29,701 $ 32,062
Supplies 2,611 5,000 3,500
Services & Charges 41,307 820 81,821
Capital Outlay
Interfund Charges 2,680 2,000
Total Human Resources Division $ 68,151 $ 38,201 $ 119,383
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Fund: 001
Dept 032
General Fund
Public Works
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
032 - Public Works
The Public Works Department provides overall planning and oversight of public
works projects in the City of Spokane Valley. The department provides
engineering plan review, inspection, coordination of major public works capital
improvement projects, long -range transportation planning and neighborhood traffic
management.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Continued on -going analysis and review with the County, City of Spokane, and
DOE regarding Wastewater Treatment Facility options.
• Established a RE9ional Wastewater Committee to evaluate the possibilities of a
Spokane Regional Wastewater Alliance.
• Managed and refined contracts with Spokane County and others for public works
services and construction.
• Provided engineering review and support for City projects and other City public
works needs.
• Developed the 2005 -2010 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for
Council adoption.
• Provided public works expertise in the Comprehensive Planning effort.
• Provided Development Review on nine (9) new Commerical Development
Projects, and sixty -three Single Family projects from July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2004,
resulting in seventy-one new Commercial Development Tots and one thousand,
twenty-one Single Family lots.
• Implemented and closely supervised the major Street Capital Projects.
Goals for 2005
• Analyze and review with the County, City of Spokane, and DOE regarding
Wastewater Treatment Facility options.
• Work with the Regional Wastewater Committee to evaluate the possiblities of a
Spokane Regional Wastewater Alliance.
• Develop a Public Works strategic plan that will provide a blueprint for the
development of the department.
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Fund: 001
Dept 032
General Fund
Public Works
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
032 - Public Works
Goals for 2005, Continued
• Manage and refine contracts with Spokane County and others for public works
services and construction.
• Provide engineering review and support for City projects and other City public
works needs.
• Develop the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Council adoption.
• Provide public works expertise in the Comprehensive Planning effort.
• Provide Development Review on new Commercial Development Projects, Single
Family Lots and Multi - Family Units.
• Implement and closely supervise the major Street Capital Projects.
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Public Works Director
City Engineer
Administrative Assistant
Senior Engineer (Development)
Assistant Engineer (Development)
Senior Engineer (CIP)
Engineer (CIP Planning /Grants)
Assistant Engineer (CIP)
Engineering Technician
Total FTEs
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 0.0 0.0
0.5 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
0.0 0.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0
7.5 7.0 8.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 309,172 $ 524,019 $ 661,392
Supplies 16,284 16,740 29,878
Services & Charges 98,779 40,240 15,620
Capital Outlay 20,530 35,170 -
Interfund Charges 17,950 14,910 17,100
Total Public Works $ 462,715 $ 631,079 $ 723,990
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Fund: 001
Dept: 058
General Fund
Planning & Community Development
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
058 - Planning & Community Development
The Planning & Community Development Department provides overall management
and oversight of development services including current and long -range
planning, coordination of regional environmental issues, building permitting
and inspections, and code enforcement. The Permit Center provides coordinated,
one -stop administration of all development permits. The Code Enforcement Officer
is responsible for the enforcement of zoning regulations and nuisance abatement.
058 - Planning Division
The Planning Division is responsible for providing professional policy guidance
on land use issues to the City Council and Planning Commission. It is also
responsible for processing land use permits, reviewing environmentally sensitive
areas, and providing code enforcement services.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Streamlined the development review process.
• Implemented a functional permitting system.
• Completed a draft of the Comprehensive Plan for Community Review.
• Secured participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Completed revisions to the Sign regulations.
• Completed webpage update process.
• Initiated review of key development standards.
• Completed economic analysis for Sprague Appleway Corridor.
• Initiated a strategic annexation plan.
• Updated Shoreline Management Program.
• Completed development regulations informational pamphlet.
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Fund: 001
Dept: 058
General Fund
Planning & Community Development
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
058 - Planning Division
Goals for 2005
• Complete the Comprehensive Plan.
• Complete Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code.
• Complete the strategic annexation plan.
• Participate in a Regional /Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) Program.
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Community Development Director
Planning Manager
Senior Planner
Planning Manager - Current
Associate Planner
Assistant Planner
Planning Technician
Permit Specialist
Administrative Assistant
Total FTEs
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Interfund Charges
Total Planning Division
2003
9 -Month
Actual
1.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
0.5
8.5
$ 298,987
15,904
222,785
1,811
15,940
2004
Amended
Budget
1.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
9.0
$ 623,975
19,999
260,500
20,284
2005
Budget
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
9.0
$ 633,301
16,250
270,955
13,500
$ 555,427 $ 924,758 $ 934,006
4B
Fund: 001
Dept 058
General Fund
Planning & Community Development
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
059 - Building Division
The Building Division implements the Washington State Building Code. It is
responsible for ensuring that buildings and structures comply with adopted building
code standards through professional plan review and inspection services. The Permit
Center receives applications and coordinates the review and processing of permits.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Streamlined the permit process.
• Completed implementation of a functional permitting system.
• Completed the Grading Ordinance.
• Secured participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Adopted International Building Codes.
• Completed informational pamphlets.
• Established pool of on -call inspectors to supplement inspection staff
• Instituted enforcement of Clear View triangles.
Goals for 2005
• Integrate Building and Code Compliance provisions within the Uniform Development
Code.
• Reduce backlog of Code Compliance actions by 10 %.
• Consolidate Planning site plan review within Plan Review.
• Integrate inter - agency requirements with adopted Code provisions.
• Expand inter - agency participation in Code Compliance.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Building Official 1.0 1.0 1.0
Building Inspector II 2.0 2.0 2.0
Code Enforcement Officer 1.0 2.0 2.0
Permit Specialist 2.0 2.0 2.0
Plans Examiner 1.0 1 0
Total FTEs
7.0 8.0 8.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 254,832 $ 497,058 $ 555,816
Supplies 18,940 31,998 31,575
Services & Charges 39,006 19,265 74,255
Capital Outlay 51,704 40,000 8,249
Interfund Charges 14,061 31,440 26,664
Total Building Division $ 378,543 $ 619,761 $ 696,559
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Fund: 001
Dept: 072
General Fund
Library
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
072 - Library
Library services to Valley residents are currently provided by the Spokane County
Library District (SCLD). Under a managed competition pilot project, the City issued a
request for proposals for 2005 library services.
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Interfund Charges
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
2,053,250 2,270,000
Total Library $ $ 2,053,250 $ 2,270,000
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Fund: 001
Dept: 076
General Fund
Parks & Recreation
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
076 - Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of six divisions, the
Administration, Park Maintenance Division, Recreation, Aquatics, Senior Center,
and the CenterPlace Division. The overall goal of the department is to provide quality
recreation programs and acquisition, renovation, development, operation, and
maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, within a defined budget.
000 - Parks Administration
The Administration Division provides direction and leadership for the Parks and
Recreation Department in implementing the goals and objectives of the City Council
and facilitates the general upkeep of parks and public areas of the City.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Started the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
• Dedication of Mirabeau Meadows Park.
Goals for 2005
• Strive for the highest level of customer service in all department activities.
• Complete & evaluate Master Plan to determine community's needs and provide
direction for a Comprehensive Plan.
• Dedication/Grand Opening of the CenterPlace facility.
• Pursue new grant opportunities.
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Parks & Recreation Director
Administrative Assistant
1.0
1.0
Total FTEs 2.0
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0 2.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 129,229 $ 169,069 $ 162,718
Supplies 2,713 44,487 9,580
Services & Charges 659,619 649,539 40,127
Capital Outlay 32,589 112,127 -
Interfund Charges 3,185 5,040 3,000
Total Parks Administration $ 827,335 $ 980,262 $ 215,425
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Fund: 001
Dept: 076
General Fund
Parks & Recreation
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
300 - Maintenance Division
The Maintenance Division coordinates and facilitates the operation and maintenance
of all City parks. Currently, the City contracts with Spokane County for the parks
maintenance services. In 2004, a request for proposals was issued for parks
maintenance services to assure the City is getting a reasonable price for the service.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Created a park maintenance proposal for the privatization of park maintenance.
Goals for 2005
• Evaluate and manage the park maintenance contract.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Interfund Charges
Total Maintenance Division
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
$ $
33,755
821,082
$ 854,837
Note: The Maintenance Division was combined with the Administration Division for 2003 and 2004. Historical
maintenance costs are included in the Parks Administration budget.
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Fund: 001
Dept: 076
General Fund
Parks & Recreation
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
301 - Recreation Division
The Recreation Division coordinates and facilitates the delivery of recreation programs
and services throughout the city and the City's park system. In 2004, the Division
developed summer recreation programs to provide healthy, constructive leisure time for
citizens of all ages.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Developed cost recovery spreadsheets for all recreation programs.
• Developed a comprehensive list of other recreation providers for Spokane Valley.
Goals for 2005
• Pursue recreation programming as per Master Plan recommendations.
• Continue to serve,as a clearinghouse for recreation program needs by referring
citizens to other providers.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Recreation Coordinator 1.0 1.0 1.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 24,754 $ 61,167 $ 116,790
Supplies 4,707 8,585 8,555
Services & Charges 48,489 25,561 24,930
Capital Outlay
Interfund Charges 4,885 8,120 7,940
Total Recreation Division $ 82,835 $ 103,433 $ 158,215
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Fund: 001
Dept 076
General Fund
Parks & Recreation
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
302 - Aquatics Division
The City of Spokane Valley owns three pools: Park Road Pool, Terrace View Pool, and
Valley Mission Pool. Services include Open Swim, Swim Lessons, Swim Team and
facility rentals. In addition, the City leases a portion of Valley Mission Park to Splashdown
Inc. for a water park.
The City currently is contracting with Spokane County for all aquatic activities within the
City. The County provides the lifeguards and maintains the pools during the season.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Participation was as follows: 16,001 swimmers; 909 people enrolled in swim lessons;
and 79 people enrolled in swim teams.
• Pools were open additional hours and on weekends.
Goals for 2005
• Pursue recommendations of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ $ - $
Supplies -
Services & Charges 253,074 255,818
Capital Outlay - 10,000
Interfund Charges -
Total Aquatics Division $ - $ 263,074 $ 255,818
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Fund: 001
Dept: 076
General Fund
Parks & Recreation
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
304 - Senior Center Division
The Senior Center Division accounts for the costs associated with providing
entertainment and leisure activities for the City's senior citizens.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Expanded program opportunities.
• Expanded volunteer opportunities for seniors within the community.
• Developed fundraiser activities.
• Reduced cost to print the monthly newsletter.
Goals for 2005
• Develop programs to reach the 50+ (young seniors).
• Develop a Wellness Center at CenterPlace and expand wellness awareness.
• Offer outdoor activities for active seniors.
• Recruit volunteers to work in the greenhouse.
• Investigate feasibility of extended hours for activities at the Center for working seniors.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Senior Center Supervisor 1.0 1.0 1.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 6,271 $ 84,021 $ 78,998
Supplies 2,465 3,945 2,600
Services & Charges 2,864 38,045 43,494
Capital Outlay - - -
Interfund Charges - 3,360 1,500
Total Senior Center Division $ 11,600 $ 129,371 $ 126,592
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Fund: 001
Dept: 076
General Fund
Parks & Recreation
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
305 - CenterPlace Division
Construction of Mirabeau Point CenterPlace began in late 2003, and has an expected
completion date of mid -year 2005. The project represents the culmination of eight years
of planning and fundraising by Mirabeau Point Inc. and the joint involvement of the City
and Spokane County. This $10 million project is financed through numerous corporate,
individual and service club donations along with funding support from the Spokane
Public Facilities District. The City will be responsible for the construction, finance and
operation of the new facility. At total build out, the approximately 54,000 square foot
facility will house the new City of Spokane Valley Senior Center, a great room (banquet
facility), numerous meeting rooms, multi purpose rooms and a high tech lecture hall.
The facility will combine with Mirabeau Meadows Park and Mirabeau Springs to
form a regional focal point for Northeast Washington and Northern Idaho.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Construction continued on schedule and within budget.
Goals for 2005
• Develop programs and ideas for space utilization, and begin marketing and future
reservations for the facility.
• Assist with construction oversight and with purchase of furniture, kitchenware, etc.
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
CenterPlace Manager
Administrative Assistant
Maintenance Worker
Total FTEs
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Interfund Charges
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended
Actual Budget
0.0 1.0
0.0 0.0
0.0 0.0
0.0 1.0
$ -
2005
Budget
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
$ 75,719 $ 144,848
6,554 10,075
29,725 146,325
11,962
1 20,051
Total CenterPlace Division $ $ 125,640 $ 321,299
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Fund: 001
Dept 090
General Fund
General Government
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
090 - General Government
The General Government Department comprises activities that encompass services
to multiple departments. Included in this department are the costs of city hall and
related utilities, management information services, insurance costs, miscellaneous
city intergovernmental costs and capital equipment costs that benefit more than
one department. In 2005, the General Fund is scheduled to repay $1 ,259,105 of
outstanding debt.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Budge; Detail
General Citywide Costs
Accounting & Audit Services $ - $ 35,000 $ 155,900
Software Maintenance 13,155 35,000 20,000
Election Costs - 50,000 50,000
Business Registrations 5,075 15,000 15,000
Advertising 21,550 21,550
Employee Recognition & Safety Program - 3,000 3,000
Web. Page 26,104 10,000 5,000
Telephone/DSL Charges - 20,000 20,000
IT Consulting 77,660 60,000 70,000
Permitting Software - 60,000 -
Student Advisory Council - 500 500
Operating Supplies 22,887 5,000
Search Fees • 122,408
Start-Up Capital Outlays 271,795
Miscellaneous 1,183 20,000 20,000
Interfund
lnterfund Loan Interest 34,891 75,000 75,00D
Interfund Risk Management Payment 669 130,000 130,000
Operating Transfer - Loan Repayment - 800,000 1,259,105
Facilities
Facility Repairs & Maintenance - 1,500
Miscellaneous Building Maintenance 3,077 5,000 5.000
City Hall Leasing Costs:
City Hall Rent 190,580 220,683 251,055
Leasehold Improvements 36,193 88,745 53,745
Storage Space & Parking - 3,000 3,000
Outside Services
Memberships - SRTC - 42,500 36,000
Alcohol Treatment 8,858 15,800 19,000
Spokane County Air Pollution Authority 87,227 115,000 118.918
Voter Registration Maintenance - - 50,000
City Economic Development 4,306 10,000 10,000
Cable Franchise Negotiations - 50,000 20,000
Impact Fee Study - 50,000
Requests from Outside Agencies 100,000 100,000
Contingency & Reserves
Reserve for Revenue Adjustments 463,300 813,533
Operating Reserve - Mirabeau Project 300,000 -
Service Level Stabilization Reserve 200,000 600,000
Contingency 500,000 500,000
$ 906.068 $ 3.450.578 $ 4.481.306
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Fund: 101
Dept: 042
Street Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
101 - Street Fund
The Street Operating program is established to provide efficient and safe movement
of both motorized and non - motorized vehicles as well as pedestrians within the limits
of the City and coordinate convenient interconnect to the regional transportation
system.
The transportation networks, under this program, are designed, constructed, and
maintained to improve the quality of life while providing the efficient movement of
commerce.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Managed contracts with the County and State for public works services including
maintenance, engineering and construction.
• City assumed operation and maintenance of all City streets and two state highways,
SR 290 and SR 27.
• Continued to contract with Spokane County for engineering services related to operations
and maintenance of City streets.
• Worked with Community Development to ensure that adequate traffic and transportation
mitigation was provided.
Goals for 2005
• Operate and maintain all City streets and two state highways, SR 290 and SR 27, which
the City has assumed.
• Continue to contract with Spokane County for engineering services related to operations
and maintenance of City streets.
• Develop a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Management program.
• Work with Community Development to ensure that adequate traffic and transportation
mitigation is provided.
• Develop a six -year street master plan and a 20 year pavement management plan.
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Eouivalents
Senior Engineer - Traffic
Public Works Superintendent
Construction Inspector
Senior Engineer (Planning /Grants)
Total FTEs
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
0.4 0.4 0.4
1.0 1.0 1.0
1.5 1.4 1.4
0_0 0 15 0_4
2.9 2.95 3.2
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 85,953 S 185,638 $ 198,354
Supplies 3,584 13,280 13,280
Services & Charges 2,354,215 3,531,766 2,939,292
Capital Outlay 49,611 - -
Interfund Charges 22 42,500 167,140
Total Street Fund $ 2,493,385 $ 3,773,184 S 3,318,066
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Fund: 102
Dept: 041
Arterial Street Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
102 - Arterial Street Fund
The Arterial Street Fund accounts for the receipt and expenditure of the State - levied
motor vehicle fuel tax distributed to the City in accordance with State RCW 82.36.020.
These revenues will be transferred to the Street Capital Projects Fund for the construction,
improvement, chip sealing, seal coating, and repair of arterial streets.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Transfer to Street Capital Projects $ 165,549 $ 600,000 $ 670,400
Transfer to Capital Grants Fund - - 186,000
Total Arterial Street Fund
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
$ 165,549 $ 600,000 $ 856,400
Fund: 103
Dept: 103
Trails & Paths Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
103 - Trails & Paths Fund
The Trails & Paths Fund accounts for the receipt and expenditure of the State - levied
motor vehicle fuel tax distributed to the City in accordance with State RCW 47.30.050.
These revenues originate from .42% of motor vehicle fuel tax attributable to Street
Maintenance. These funds are restricted for the purpose of constructing new trails and
paths throughout the City. No expenditures are budgeted for this fund in 2005.
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Fund: 105
Dept: 105
Hotel /Motel Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
105 - Hotel /Motel Fund
The Hotel/Motel Fund accounts for the receipt and expenditure of a basic tax of
two percent on all charges for fumishing lodging at hotels, motels, and similar establish-
ments for a continuous period of Tess than one month. When this tax is imposed, the state
sales tax decreases by a like amount, so tourists and other lodgers experience no increase
as a result of this tax. This basic tax is to be used solely for the purposes of tourism
promotion, acquisition or operation of tourism - related facilities, and marketing of special
events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Tourism Promotion
Transfer to GF - Mirabeau Allocation
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
$ 35,425 $ 475,000 $ 260,000
- 40, 000
$ 35,425 $ 475,000 $ 300,000
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Fund: 204
Dept: 204
Limited Tax General Obligation - Debt Service Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
204 - Limited Tax General Obligation - Debt Service Fund
The LTGO - Debt Service Fund collects and distributes monies received and paid for
Tong -term debt obligations. Revenue to this fund consists of money received from the
Public Facility District, which will be used to pay annual debt obligations for the Mirabeau
bonds.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Debt Service on Mirabeau Bonds $ $ 600,000 $ 397,745
Debt Service on Street Bonds 200,000 185,090
Total Debt Service Fund $ - $ 800,000 $ 582,835
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Fund: 301/302
Capital Projects & Special Capital Projects Funds
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
301/302 - Capital Projects & Special Capital Projects Funds
These funds account for the collection and expenditure of the real estate excise tax levied
on all sales of real estate. The tax is levied in two phases of a quarter of a percent each.
The first quarter percent of the real estate excise tax (REET 1) must be spent on capital
improvements identified in a capital improvements plan. This REET 1tax is accounted for
in the Capital Projects Fund 301.
The second quarter percent (REET 2) may only be levied by cities that are planning under
the Growth Management Act These funds must be used for public works capital projects
The REET 2 tax is accounted for in the Special Capital Projects Fund 302.
Revenues accumulated in these funds will be used as matching funds for construction
projects and will be transferred to other Capital Project Funds.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
301 - Capital Projects Fund'
Transfer to Street Capital Projects $ 36,554 $ $
Transfer to Debt Service 100,000 92,545
Transfer to General Fund - 80,000 40,000
Parks Capital Improvements - - 200,000
Total Capital Projects Fund $ 36,554 $ 180,000 $ 332,545
302 - Special Capital Projects Fund
Transfer to Street Capital Projects $ 110,000 $ 200,000 $ 112,600
Transfer to Debt Service - 100,000 92,545
Total Special Capital Projects Fund $ 110,000 $ 300,000 $ 205,145
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Fund: 303
Street Capital Projects Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
303 - Street Capital Projects Fund
The Street Capital Projects Fund accounts for monies used to finance the 6 year
transportation improvement plan. Revenues are transfers from the Arterial Street
Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Special Capital Projects Fund and bond sale
proceeds.
Expenditures are often for matching funds for Transportation Improvement Board and
other grants.
Budget Summary
• See page 70 for funding information on these projects.
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Road Design & Construction Projects
Pines /Mansfield, Wilbur Rd. to Pines $ $ 55,000 $ 28,000
Sullivan Road Extension 15,700 5,000
16th Avenue - Project 2 260,000 -
Park Road - Project 2 - 195,000 -
Evergreen Road 348,000
Valley Couplet 15,000
TIB Matching Funds 294,964 -
Engineering Services 17,109
Road Preservation Projects
Other Preservation Projects 830,000 750,000
Consultant Contract 60,000 -
Contingency - 150,000
Road Paveback (Septic Elimination)
Sipple 141,000
Veradale Phase II 284,000
Bums Road 31,000
Orchard Avenue
Inland -
Johnston -
Sherwood Forest -
Parks Road -
Edgerton
Miscellaneous Projects - 92,609
Total Street Capital Projects Fund $ 312,073 $ 2,327 $ 933,000
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Fund: 304
Dept: 304
Mirabeau Point Capital Project Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
304 - Mirabeau Point Capital Project Fund
Mirabeau Point is a multi -use regional project located at 2426 Discovery Place which
will be constructed and operated by the City.
CenterPlace will provide space for a Conference Center Wing, Senior Center Wing and
a Great Room Wing. The portion of CenterPlace used for the Conference Center Wing
and Great Room Wing is being developed as a "regional facility" as defined in RCW
36.100 and 35.57.020.
Budget Detail
Construction in Progress
Bond Issue Costs
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
$ 98,470 $ 9,500,000 $ 3,000,000
170,692
Total Mirabeau Point Project Fund $ 269,162 $ 9,500,000 $ 3,000,000
Fund: 305
Dept: 305
Street Bond Capital Projects Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
305 - Street Bond Capital Projects Fund
The Street Bond Capital Projects Fund accounts for monies received from bond
proceeds which will be used for various capital street projects.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Transfer to Street Capital Projects $ - $ 2,460,000 $ 406,000
Bond Issue Costs 48,584
Total Street Bond Capital Fund $ 48,584 $ 2,460,000 $ 406,000
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Fund: 307
Dept 307
Capital Grants Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
307 - Capital Grants Fund
The Capital Grants Fund accounts for capital improvement projects funded partially by
grant proceeds from other governmental agencies, such as TIB, SRTC and BRAC.
Revenues to this fund are from grant proceeds and transfers from other special revenue
funds.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Barker Road Reconstruction $ $ 639,000 $ 1,114,000
24th Avenue Sidewalk Project - $ 198,000
8th Avenue - - 1,136,000
Broadway Avenue 812,000
Wellesley Avenue 344,000
Park Road 164,000
Dishman Mica Road 41,000
Appleway Road - - 216,000
Total Capital Grants Fund
See page 70 for funding information on these projects.
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
$ 837,000 $ 3,827,000
Fund: 308
Dept 308
Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
308 - Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund
The Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund was created to account for the revenues and
expenditures associated with the Barker Road Bridge Replacement Project. This project
is fully funded by BRAC grant proceeds and will cost approximately $8,000,000 over the
course of the next few years.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Barker Road Bridge Replacement Project $ $ 702,000 $ 234,000
• See page 70 for funding information on these projects.
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Fund: 402
Dept 402
Stormwater Management Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
402 - Stormwater Management Fund
The Stormwater Management fund accounts for receipt and expenditure of the stormwater
management fee. This fee is levied on an annual basis based upon a number of service
units attached to the parcel.
The expenditures are used for stormwater construction and management through both
the Public Works Department and Spokane County.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Enforced standards to improve water quality and protect the aquifer.
• Provided support to planning and building to insure that now development meets
stormwater standards.
• Participated in the development of Department of Ecology stormwater regulations
including the UIC and NPDES Phase 11 programs and the finalization of the Eastem
Washington Stormwater Manual.
• Investigated existing drainage problems.
• Performed floodplain permit engineering review.
• Managed the swale inspection program.
• Managed Spokane County contract work for stormwater billing.
• Initiated development of City drainage design manual based upon DOE's Eastern
Washington Manual. Developed new swale design method.
Goals for 2005
• Design and implement solutions for existing drainage problems.
• Perform floodplain permit engineering review.
• Manage the swale inspection program.
• Update stormwater billing procedures.
• Implement new swale design method.
• Develop and implement sox year plan for construction of regional and semi - regional
drainage facilities.
• Continue development of the City stormwater design manual.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Interfund Transfers
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Engineer 0.0 0.0 1.0
Engineering Technician 0 . 0.0 1.0
Total FTEs 0.0 0.0 2.0
$ $ - $ 151,112
6,700 22,700
4,141 362000 859,102
20,000
150,000 259,607
Total Stormwater Fund $ 4,141 $ 518,700 $ 1,312,521
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Fund: 501
Dept: 501
Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
501 - Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund
The Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund (ER &R) accounts for the cost of maintaining
and replacing City vehicles and equipment for all City departments. The ER &R fund is an
Internal Service fund.
The fund accumulates the resources for vehicle and equipment replacements in the fund.
The Funds or Departments using the vehicle or equipment pay the scheduled
replacement fee.
Replacement funds are being collected on the telephone system, computer network
system, desktop computers, and vehicles. Maintenance and service charges for copiers,
telephones, intemet are also charged to funds through this department
The fund also finances and administers a fleet of pool cars for use by City departments.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Administered an accounting system for replacement costs for city equipment.
• Revised replacement charges for the 2005 budget year to better reflect expected usage.
Goals for 2005
• Continue to administer and refine the accounting system for replacement costs.
• Setup and administer an inventory tracking system.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ - $ $
Supplies 2,212 5,000 7,500
Services & Charges 26,579 23,600 25,000
Capital Outlay 41 15,000 18,551
Interfund Transfers -
Total ER &R Fund $ 28,832 $ 43,600 $ 51,051
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Fund: 502
Dept: 502
Risk Management Fund
Spokane Valley
2005 Budget
502 - Risk Management Fund
The City of Spokane Valley Risk Management Fund is established to account for
insurance costs, claims settlement and administration of a risk management safety
program.
This fund also accounts for the funding of self - insured unemployment claims through the
State of Washington and Washington Cities Insurance Authority.
Accomplishments for 2004
• Administered an accounting system for the risk management internal service fund.
Goals for 2005
• Continue to administer and refine the risk management internal service fund accounting
system.
Budget Summary
2003 2004
9 -Month Amended 2005
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ $ $
Supplies -
Services & Charges 137,500 134,450
Capital Outlay - -
Interfund Transfers
Total Risk Management Fund $ - $ 137,500 $ 134,450
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Department
059 Building
090 General Government
"Real Estate Excise Tax 1
Shelving
Leasehold improvements
Total Capital Expenditures
City of Spokane Valley
Capital Expenditures for 2005
Revenue Source
Capital Outlay Description Total City REET 1*
69
8,249
53,745
$ 61,994
8,249
53,745
$ 61,994
Deparlmeal
361 Capital Pnateale Fund
303 Street Fund
307 Capltel Gnnle Fund
300 Barkor Bridao • Fad Granl Fund
304 fdlrabeau Pulnt
402 Slorm•afer Fund
501 Equlpmont MLR Fund
Porky trrVrovamarda
'Reel Estate) Excise Tex 1
"Rani Eatltte Excise 7s4 2
"'Transpert low Improvement Board (State Funds)
" "Spokane Ratjonal Transportation Couod (Federal Funds)
' a1dgo Replacement A1Msory Conmrrltee (Fa0aal Funds)
Gilts bsau
Point Gonerol Otani
Bond Street Bond Fund Noosed,
Capital Outlay Description Total Proceeds Prucaois Tronn and Peoo
auslIkeztliSmenrclan Pr6Jes3
PlnoaM4raf std, %Dux Rd. 10 Plnos
S1Avan Road Extension
hoed Preaetve5c0 FralaWs
Other Preservadon Prefects
Ccntngenay
6011.12astal M1 Comevcfte
Baker Road
Applevray Road
801 Avcmte
rdIfitaitli=0110.RELIO2110
Broadway Avenue
Welaslay Aventue
Path Road
Dialer= noes Road
200,000
1,777,000
327 ,000
750,000
150,000
1,114,000
210,000
1,135,000
812.000
344,000
104,000
41,000
Darker Rood Bridge Reconstruction 234.000
Consttxdfon In Prcyels 3,000,000
Vehicle Purchase 2p000
Vc)dclo Medina 16.e51
Total Capital fi.pond /twos f10.1111255.
City of Spokane Valtay
Capital Erpandllurea for 2005
70
Artorlal Stomwrel or
Sleet llanapenronl
200,000
1.749,000
20.000
322.000
5,000
112.559
520.441
117.000
150,000
215,000
8.000
891.000
30000
180.000
153,000
903,000
110.000
702.000
9,OOD
47,000
14,000
297,000
142,003
7,000
34,000
234,000
3,000,000
20,000
10,561
_3?.000.000
f 408.000
f
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S 031 GOD
3
IOU 000
3
11 55 9
3
850.441
S 170000
3
091 0
3
2 44 00
3 234 ODO
Deparlmeal
361 Capital Pnateale Fund
303 Street Fund
307 Capltel Gnnle Fund
300 Barkor Bridao • Fad Granl Fund
304 fdlrabeau Pulnt
402 Slorm•afer Fund
501 Equlpmont MLR Fund
Porky trrVrovamarda
'Reel Estate) Excise Tex 1
"Rani Eatltte Excise 7s4 2
"'Transpert low Improvement Board (State Funds)
" "Spokane Ratjonal Transportation Couod (Federal Funds)
' a1dgo Replacement A1Msory Conmrrltee (Fa0aal Funds)
Gilts bsau
Point Gonerol Otani
Bond Street Bond Fund Noosed,
Capital Outlay Description Total Proceeds Prucaois Tronn and Peoo
auslIkeztliSmenrclan Pr6Jes3
PlnoaM4raf std, %Dux Rd. 10 Plnos
S1Avan Road Extension
hoed Preaetve5c0 FralaWs
Other Preservadon Prefects
Ccntngenay
6011.12astal M1 Comevcfte
Baker Road
Applevray Road
801 Avcmte
rdIfitaitli=0110.RELIO2110
Broadway Avenue
Welaslay Aventue
Path Road
Dialer= noes Road
200,000
1,777,000
327 ,000
750,000
150,000
1,114,000
210,000
1,135,000
812.000
344,000
104,000
41,000
Darker Rood Bridge Reconstruction 234.000
Consttxdfon In Prcyels 3,000,000
Vehicle Purchase 2p000
Vc)dclo Medina 16.e51
Total Capital fi.pond /twos f10.1111255.
City of Spokane Valtay
Capital Erpandllurea for 2005
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Artorlal Stomwrel or
Sleet llanapenronl
CITY MANAGER
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
-
1.0
1.0
1,0
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0 .o 0 0 ? ? ?? 0 o a q. e 0 0 0?? 0 0 0 0 0 0? o ?? o o ?? e o 0 o a a v
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
1.0
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FINANCE DIRECTOR
1.0
PARKS 6 RECREATION DIRECTOR
1A
CITY CLERK
1.0
PLANNING MANAGER
1.0
CENTERPLACE MANAGER
1.0
SENIOR ENGINEER
2.0
0.4
1.0
SENIOR ENGINEER
SENIOR ENGINEER - TRAFFIC
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
1.0
1.0
SENIOR PLANNER
1.0
ASSOCIATE PLANNER - CURRENT
1.0
ASSOCIATE PAWNER - LONGTERM
1.0
ASSISTANT PAWNER
1.0
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
e
ni
BUILDING OFFICIAL
.
BUILDING INSPECTOR II
BUILDING INSPECTOR I
PLANS EXAMINER
PERMIT SPECIALIST
1.0
PLANNING TECHNICIAN
1.0
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
1.0
RECREATION COORDINATOR
1.0
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
1.0
ACCOUNTANT/BUDGET ANALYST
1,0
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
1,0
IT SPECIALIST
a
1,0
SENIOR CENTER SPECIALIST
1.0
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
0.5
0.5
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
1.0
0.9
55
1.0
1.0
1.0
•
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
x
1.0
1.0
01-i-Ice ASSISTANT II
1.0
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
1.0
MAINTENANCE WORKER
x
1.0
OOHS IRUCT IO N INSPECTOR
1.4
Totele
4,5
15
5,5
1.0
0.5
8.0
0,0
0.0
2.0
1_0
1.0
9.0
3.2
2.0
W...
Funding Source
fi
Position
City o1 5pokon* Valley
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Fund
Storrs
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City of Spokane Valley
FTE Count by Year
2005 Budget
2004 2005 2005 Budget
Authorized FTE Proposed
Department FTEs Additions FTEs
General Fund:
Executive & Legislative Support 4.5 4.5
Operations & Administrative Services:
Deputy City Manager 3.5 3.5
Finance 5.5 5.5
Legal 1.0 1.0
Human Resources 0.5 0.5
Public Works 7.0 1.0 8.0
Planning & Community Development
Planning 9.0 9.0
Building 8.0 8.0
Parks & Recreation:
Parks Admin 2.0 2.0
Recreation 1.0 1.0
Senior Center 1.0 1.0
CenterPlace 1.0 2.0 3.0
Street Fund 2.95 0.25 3.2
Stormwater Fund - 2.0 2.0
TOTAL 46.95 5.25 52.2
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• T Ye nriff firt TONT irr Uri '." 11 5 ;tteti MI5 n : 14°
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Bellevue
Everett
Vancouver
Bellingham
Kent
Yakima
Renton
Kennewick
Federal Way
Shoreline
Lakewood
Spokane Valley
AVERAGE
.1-305t0 O. .1r 9
Olympia
Redmond
Richland
Auburn
Kirkland
Lynnwood
Bremerton
Puyallup
Longview
Edmonds
Bothell
Pasco
Lacey
University Place
Sammamish
Burien
AVERAGE
-
VVo rkjcep m paj on :
571,900
196,300
197,400
117,000
95,470
150,700
69,850
84,210
79,220
54,900
57,900
83,500
52,730
58,940
82,005
42,860
46,480
41,650
45,355
45,630
34,500
38,700
35,490
35,290
39,580
32,900
37,580
32,240
30,720
35,930
31,480
E r
„ _ 7
9473
3447
2139
1163
1041
1016
750
748
630
571
358
286
120
99
47
1459
548
548
540
443
419
334
332
309
289
260
237
228
196
66
59
40
303 19.9
C ' 411■ 2 t .
I •
: I gr
899
69
35
62
16
25
57
34
18
19
9
23
10
7
4
86
44
38
6
2
40
24
25
18
63
7
10
13
9
4
2
13
10/6/2004
Source: Association of Washington Cities Survey: 2004
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Spokane
.
COMMUNITY PROFILE AND HISTORY
"You cannot look to the future if you do not know the past."
On May 21, 2002, voters within the City approved incorporation of the City of Spokane
Valley, which is the second largest city in the County and the eighth largest city in the
State, with approximately 83,950 residents. The City incorporated as of March 31, 2003.
The assessed valuation of real property within the boundaries of the City for taxation
purposes is estimated for 2005 tax collection to be approximately $4,700,000,000.
Spokane Valley encompasses approximately 38.2 square miles of land area. It has an
extensive retail tax base and is home to several major auto dealerships and the Spokane
Valley Mall, which includes over 700,000 square feet of gross leasable floor area. There
are an estimated 5,000 businesses in Spokane Valley with estimated retail sales of $1.5
billion.
The first permanent settler in the Spokane Valley was Antoine Plante, a retired French -
Canadian trapper. Mr. Plante built a cabin near the Spokane River in 1849, from which
he operated a small Hudson's Bay Company trading post. Other settlers began arriving
in this area between 1865 and 1882. "Firsts" to occur in Spokane Valley include the first
settler in 1849, first business and ferry in 1850, the first store and bridge in 1862, the first
house in 1866, and the first post office in 1867. All of these "firsts" occurred before the
arrival in 1 873 of James Glover who was considered the "Father of Spokane."
In 1883, the Northern Pacific Railroad opened the west up with the transcontinental
railroad. The new railroad, coupled with the discovery of silver in north Idaho, created
an influx of people to the Spokane Valley area. Within a few years the Spokane area was
connected to the rest of the country by five transcontinental railroads.
The next major innovation to Spokane Valley was the introduction of irrigation to the
area. Within 20 years 30,000 acres of dry land had been converted into fertile farm land.
The first irrigation systems were constructed between 1899 and 1905. The Valley
population grew from 1,000 residents at the turn of the century to nearly 10,000 by 1922.
During this time apple growing became the predominant agricultural crop with nearly 2
million apple trees being planted by 1912. As the population of the Valley increased,
small communities with churches, schools, businesses, community clubs, and other
organizations thrived.
Prior to World War II, the federal government made a decision to build an aluminum
plant in Spokane Valley along the Spokane River. Additionally, the federal government
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identified a need for warebouse space and facilities to support coastal activities during the
war. In 1942, Spokane Valley was chosen as a site for one of theses Inland Supply
Depots. The Naval Storage Yards are now the Valley Industrial Park that has 5,000,000
square feet of gross leasable floor area.
Rapid growth continued in Spokane Valley throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Along
with this continued growth came concerns regarding the impact of the development on
the Valley environment. Citizens' concerns were related to impacts to lakes in the area as
well as the aquifer underlying a majority of the Spokane Valley. No protections were put
into place to address these issues; sanitary sewers were not required for new construction.
Steady residential and commercial growth continued in the Spokane Valley throughout
the 80s and 90s. High tech companies followed Hewlett Packard into the Liberty Lake
area. Later, some high tech companies moved into the Industrial Park. The State Board
of Health threatened to enact a moratorium on new development in 1983, unless sewering
of the Valley began. In response, Spokane County developed a wastewater management
plan that put into motion construction of a sewer trunk line and a sanitary sewer system
was made available to the citizens of Spokane Valley.
MAJOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PARKS IN SPOKANE VALLEY
There are public facilities and a number of parks in the City of Spokane Valley. The
Spokane Indians, a minor league baseball team, plays its home games at Avista Stadium,
located just inside the city limits on the east side of Havana Street. This stadium is one of
the finest facilities in the Northwest League and can seat 7,200 spectators. Situated next
door to Avista Stadium is the Spokane County Fair and Exposition Center. The
Fairgrounds was expanded in 2003 with the construction of a new covered grandstand
that was opened at the 2003 Interstate Fair. Various other shows and events are held
throughout the year at the Fairgrounds.
Mirabeau Point Park, situated on 54.5 acres of land, located between Pines Road and
Evergreen Road interchanges (north of I -90), along the south bank of the Spokane River,
is a City cultural development currently under construction. It has been designed as a
multiuse community facility that will provide public, educational, recreational, and
cultural activities for its citizens.
CenterPlace, a 54,000 square foot facility, will be built to accommodate a regional senior
center, education and business center, and a cultural and performing arts center.
Mirabeau Meadows is a 15 -acre parcel of land providing another area for community
activities, such as family get - togethers and games, outdoor music, corporate outings,
farmers markets, arts and crafts, and other special events in Mirabeau Point Park.
Valleyfest, an annual community event that is sponsored by individuals and businesses in
our City, was held in this park in 2004.
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Park Name
Park Classification
Park Size
Balfour
Community Park
2.8 acres
Brown's
Community Park
8.2 acres
Castle
Community Park
2.7 acres
Edgecliff
Community Park
4.8 acres
Mirabeau Point Park
Community/Regional Park
6.5 acres owned/54.5 total
Myrtle Point
Natural Area
31.0 acres
Opportunity Township
Special Use
0.2 acres
Park Road Pool
Special Use
2.0 acres
Sullivan
Community Park
10.3 acres
Terrace View
Community Park
9.1 acres
Valley Mission and Valley
Mission South & Pool
Community Park
27.2 acres
Valley Senior Center
Special Use
2.0 acres
Centennial Trail
Trail 1
7 linear miles
The City of Spokane Valley operates a number of parks within the City. Below is a
summary of these parks:
THE FUTURE OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Spokane Valley: a community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow
and play, and business will flourish and prosper.
The potential of Spokane Valley is tremendous, with an adequate tax base and room for
expansion of residential, commercial, and industrial growth. Spokane Valley rivals other
cities in Eastern Washington in terms of population and significance in the region.
The City is committed to planning for the future. It has created a rough draft of its first
Comprehensive Plan, which is undergoing community review. In addition, the City is
developing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
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LOCATION
The City of Spokane Valley is located in the
eastern part of Spokane County adjacent on
the east by the City of Liberty Lake and on
the west by the City of Spokane and is
accessible from I -90, SR 27 and SR 290.
Demographics
Square Miles
Population
Housing Units
Miles of Paved Streets
CITY COUNCIL
Mike DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Richard Munson, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Law Enforcement
The City of Spokane Valley contracts with
the Spokane County Sheriffs Office for its
law enforcement services. The City also
contracts with Spokane County for jail and
court services. The Washington State Patrol
also provides services on state and interstate
highways and as backup for emergencies.
Fire Protection
Spokane County Fire District 1, the largest
District in Spokane County, provides fire
protection as well as basic and advanced
EMT life support services for the majority
of the City. Portions of the City are also
served by Spokane County Fire District 8.
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
Library Services
The Spokane County Library District
provides library services to the City.
38.5
83,950
37,867
420
Public Works
The City's engineering and roads
maintenance is provided by the City's Public
Works Department, with road maintenance
provided under contracts by Spokane
County.
Animal Control
Animal control services are provided by the
Spokane County Animal Control
Department, and is staffed with Animal
Control Officers trained and commissioned
by Spokane County Sheriff's Department.
Parks and Recreation
The City of Spokane Valley contracts with
Spokane County for the maintenance of
parks within the community
Recreational Facilities
• Balfour Park
• Brown Park
• Castle Park
• Centennial Trail
• Edgecliff Park
• Mirabeau
• Park Road Park
• Sullivan Park
• Terrace View Park and Pool
• Valley Mission Park, Pool and Senior
Center
Educational Services
The City of Spokane Valley is served by:
• Central Valley School District No. 356
• East Valley School District No. 361
• Spokane School District No. 81
• West Valley School District No.363
• (7) private schools
FUND
ESTIMATED APPROPRIATION
GENERAL FUND
528,508,165
STREET FUND
3,318,066
ARTERIAL STREET FUND
856,400
TRAILS & PATHS FUND
-0-
HOTEL/MOTEL FUND
300,000
DEBT SERVICE LTGO 03
582,835
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
332,545
SPECIAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
205,145
STREET CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
933,000
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 04-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR
ESTABLISHED POSITIONS.
WHEREAS, State law requires the City Manager to prepare a preliminary budget for the City
of Spokane Valley at least sixty (60) days before the beginning of the City fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2005;
WHEREAS, the City Manager in consultation with the Finance Director and Department
Heads has prepared and placed on file with the City Clerk a preliminary budget together with an
estimate of the amount of money necessary to meet the expenses of the City including payment of
outstanding obligations;
WHEREAS, notice was posted and published on October 1 and 8, 2004 that the City Council
in the City of Spokane Valley would meet and receive public comment in the City Council Chambers
prior to the adoption of the budget.
WHEREAS, following the filing of the preliminary budget with the City Clerk, notice of the
same and a hearing on the budget, the City Council desires to adopt the 2005 budget, including all
allowances and appropriations for each fund so that a balanced budget, where appropriations are
limited to the estimated revenues, is adopted for the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Adoption of 2005 Budget. The budget for the City of Spokane Valley for
the year of 2005 is hereby adopted as the balanced budget of the City with appropriations limited to
the total estimated revenues of the City. The final budget for 2005 is attached hereto and by this
reference is incorporated herein pursuant to RCW 35A.33.075.
For summary purposes the total estimated appropriations for each separate fund plus the
aggregate total for all such funds are set forth as follows:
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MIRABEAU POINT CAPITAL F T D
3,000,000
STREET BOND CAPITAL FUND
406,000
CD BLOCK GRANT FUND
-0-
CAPITAL GRANTS FUND
3,827,000
BARKER BRIDGE FEDERAL. FUND
234,000
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND
1,312,521
EQUIPMENT R&R FUND
51,051
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
134,450
The total balance of all funds appropriated for the year 2005 is 544,001,178.
Section 2. Positions and Salary Schedules. The various positions and salary ranges for
City Employees are attached to this Ordinance as Appendix "A."
Section 3. Transmittal of Budget. A complete copy of the budget as adopted, together
with a copy of this Ordinance shall be transmitted by the City Clerk to the Division of Municipal
Corporations in the Office of the State Auditor and the Association of Washington Cities.
Section 4. 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 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days
after the date of publication of this Ordinance or a surrunary thereof in the official newspaper of the
City
ATTEST:
PASSED by the City Council this day of , 200_.
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
Stanley M. Schwartz, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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Mayor, Michael DeVleming
Position Title
Grade
2005 Range
City Manager
Unclassified
Deputy City Manager
21
$ 7,020 - $ 9,000
Community Development Director
21
7,020 - 9,000
Finance Director
21
7,020 - 9,000
Public Works Director •
21
7,020 - 9,000
Parks and Recreation Director
19
5,686 - 7,290
City Engineer
19
5,686 - 7,290
Planning Manager
18
5,118 - 6,561
Building Official
18
5,118 - 6,561
Senior Engineer- Capital Projects, Development
18
5,118 - 6,561
Senior Engineer - Traffic, CIP Planning /Grants
17
4,606 - 5,905
Deputy City Attorney
16
4,145 - 5,314
City Clerk
16
4,145 - 5,314
Senior Planner
16
4,145 - 5,314
Accounting Manager
16
4,145 - 5,314
IT Specialist
15
3,731 - 4,783
Associate Planner
15
3,731 - 4,783
Assistant Engineer
15
3,731 - 4,783
Public Works Superintendent
15
3,731 - 4,783
Accountant/Budget Analyst
14
3,358 - 4,305
Administrative Analyst
14
3,358 - 4,305
Assistant Planner
14
3,358 - 4,305
Building Inspector II
14
3,358 - 4,305
Plans Examiner
14
3,358 - 4,305
GIS Technician
14
3,358 - 4,305
Engineering Technician
14
3,358 - 4,305
Maintenance/Construction Inspector
13 - 14
3,022 - 4,305
Recreation Coordinator
13-14
3,022 - 4,305
Code Enforcement Officer
13
3,022 - 3,874
Building Inspector I
13
3,022 - 3,874
Planning Technician
13
3,022 - 3,874
Deputy City Clerk
12 -13
2,720 - 3,874
Senior Center Specialist
12 -13
2,720 - 3,874
Maintenance Worker II
12
2,720 - 3,487
Administrative Assistant
11 -12
2,448 - 3,487
Permit Specialist
11 -12
2,448 - 3,487
Accounting Technician
11 -12
2,448 - 3,487
Maintenance Worker I
10-12
2,203 - 3,487
Office Assistant II
10 -11
2,203 - 3,138
Office Assistant I
9 -10
1,983 - 2,824
Recreation Assistant
5
1,301 - 1,668
1018/2004
Appendix A
EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
2005 Salary Schedule
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Accrual Basis — A basis of accounting
in which revenues and expenditures are
recorded at the time they occur as
opposed to when cash is actually
received or spent.
Appropriation — A legal authorization
granted by the City Council to make
expenditures and to incur obligations for
a specific purpose.
Assessed Valuation — The valuation set
upon real estate and certain personal
property by the County Assessor as a
basis for levying property taxes.
Authorized Positions — Employee
positions, which are authorized in the
adopted budget, to be filled during the
year.
Bond — A long -term promise to repay a
specified amount (the face amount of the
bond) on a particular date (the maturity
date). The most common types of bonds
are general obligation revenue bonds.
Bonds are primarily used to finance
capital projects.
Budget — A plan of financial activity for
a specified period of time (fiscal year or
biennium) indicating all planned
revenues and expenses for the budget
period.
Budget Message — The opening section
of the budget that provides the City
Council and the public with a general
summary of the most important aspects
of the budget, changes from the current
and previous years, and the views and
recommendations of the Mayor.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Glossary of Budget Terms
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Capital Improvement — Expenditures
related to acquisition, expansion or
rehabilitation of an element of the
government's physical plant; sometimes
referred to as infrastructure.
Capital Outlay — Fixed assets that have
general value of 55,000 or more and
have a useful economic lifetime of more
than one year.
Capital Project — Major construction,
acquisition, or renovation activities
which add value to government's
physical assets or significantly increase
their useful life, also called capital
improvements.
Capital Projects Fund — A fund created
to account for all resources and
expenditures used for the acquisition of
fixed assets except those financed by
enterprise funds.
Contingency — A budgetary reserve set
aside for emergencies or unforeseen
expenditures not otherwise budgeted.
Contractual Services — Services
rendered to a government by private
firms, individuals, or other governmental
agencies.
Debt Service — Payment of interest and
principal on borrowed money according
to a predetermined payment schedule.
Department — The basic unit of service
responsibility, encompassing a broad
mandate of related service
responsibilities.
Division — Can be a subunit of a
department which encompasses a
substantial portion of the duties assigned
to a department (e.g. Building Division
in the Planning and Community
Development Department).
Encumbrance — The commitment of
appropriated funds to purchase an item
or service. To encumber funds means to
set aside or commit funds for a specified
future expenditure.
Expense — Charges incurred (whether
paid immediately or unpaid) for
operations, maintenance, interest or
other charges.
Face Value — The amount of principal
that must be paid at maturity for a bond
issue.
Fiscal Year — A twelve -month period
designated as the operating year for
accounting and budgeting purposes in an
organi nation.
Full -time Equivalent Position (h "1'E) —
A full -time or part -time position
converted to the decimal equivalent of a
full-time position based on 2,080 hours
per year. For example, a part-time
person working 20 hours per week
would be equivalent of 0.5 of a full -time
position.
Fund — A fiscal entity with revenues and
expenses that are segregated for the
purpose of carrying out a specific
purpose or activity.
GAAP — Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. Uniform
minimum standards for financial
accounting and recording, encompassing
the conventions, rules, and procedures
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that define accepted accounting
principles.
GASB — The Governmental Accounting
Standards Board, established in 1985, is
the current standard - setting board for
governmental GAAP.
General Fund — The principal operating
fund of the City used for general
governmental operations. Taxes and
fees that generally have no restriction on
their use support it.
General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds —
This type of bond is backed by the full
faith, credit and taxing power of the
government issuing it.
Indirect Cost — A cost necessary for the
functioning of the organization as a
whole, but which cannot be identified
with a specific product, function or
activity.
Infrastructure — The physical assets of
a goverment (e.g. streets, water, sewer,
public buildings, and parks).
Interfund Transfers — The movement
of monies between funds of the same
governmental entity.
Levy — To impose taxes for the support
of the governmental activities.
Long -term Debt — Debt with a maturity
of more than one year after the date of
issuance.
Mission Statement — A broad statement
of the intended accomplishment or basic
purpose of a program.
Modified Accrual Accounting — A
basis of accounting in which
expenditures are accrued but revenues
are accounted for when they become
measurable and available. Since this
type of accounting basis is a
conservative financial approach, it is
recommended as the standard for most
governmental funds.
Operating Budget — The portion of the
budget that pertains to daily operations
that provide basic governmental
services.
Ordinance — A formal legislative
enactment by the City Council. If it is
not in conflict with any higher form of
law, such as a statute or constitutional
provision, it has the full force and effect
of law within the boundaries of the
municipality to which it applies.
Program — The smallest organization
that delivers a specific set of services. A
program may be an entire department; or
if a department encompasses
significantly diverse responsibilities or
large work forces, a single department
may be divided into two or more
programs
Reserve — An account used to either set
aside budgeted revenues that are not
required for expenditure in the current
budget year or to earmark revenues for a
specific future purpose.
Resolution — A special or temporary
order of a legislative body —an order of
a legislative body requiring less legal
formality than an ordinance or statute.
Resources — Total amounts available for
appropriation including estimated
revenues, fund transfers, and beginning
balances.
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Revenue — Sources of income financing
the operations of government.
Taxes — Compulsory charges levied by a
government for the purpose of financing
services performed for the common
benefit. This term does not include
specific charges made against particular
persons or property for current or
permanent benefits such as special
assessments. Neither does the term
include charges for services rendered
only to those who pay, for example,
sewer service charges.
Unreserved Fund Balance — The
portion of a fund's balance that is not
restricted for a specific purpose and is
available for general appropriation.
User Charges — The payment of a fee
for direct receipt of a public service by
the party who benefits from the service.
Vision Statement — A short statement
that conveys the big picture of the
organization. It is general in scope, not
restricting. It answers the question
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Meeting Date: November 9, 2004
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent 0 old business
❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ® pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Second Reading: An ordinance establishing Section 4.08.19 of the
Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code relating to Planned Unit
Developments (PUDs) and amending Section 4.15.1 Residential
Standards of the Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70, Spokane Valley Ordinance 03 -53
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City Council was briefed on interim development
regulations requiring review on April 6, 2004 and
on proposed amendments to development
regulations relating to Planned Unit Developments
on September 7, 2004. On October 26, 2004, the
proposed ordinance was advanced to a second
reading.
BACKGROUND: The City Council adopted the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan pursuant
to Ordinance No. 03 -52, subsequently adopting the Zoning Code of Spokane County as interim
development regulations for the new city (Ordinance 03 -53). Chapter 14.704 of these
regulations establishes the requirements for Planned Unit Development (PUDs) which are
designed to provide flexibility in site design and incentives. Spokane County amended their
regulations effective July 13, 2004, as part of the Phase 11 Development Regulations to correct
deficiencies. Substantive changes include:
• Bonus Density calculations (see chart);
• Requiring that streets be designed and constructed to public street standards;
• Providing that required landscape areas and drainage facilities are not included in the
required open space requirements, and that the open space be usable.
• Specifying the requirements for financial guarantees for open space and private street
maintenance.
• Requiring sidewalks on both sides of the street.
• Maintaining existing provisions for lighting, but requiring provisions that street lighting is
owned and maintained by the property owners association.
• Requiring that streets will not impede the current or future development of an arterial or
collector and that the PUD shall have direct access to a designated collector or arterial.
Table 4.15.1 Residential Standards is updated to include provisions for PUDs. Also added is a
footnote providing that rear and side setbacks of five feet apply to accessory structures.
A Determination of Non - Significance was issued on August 19, 2004 with comments due not
later than September 14, 2004 and a draft proposal was submitted to CTED and other agencies
for their review on August 24, 2004.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance on October 14,
2004 and recommended approval by a vote of 6 -0.
Administrative Report
Planned Unit Developments
Page 2 of 3
Lot Standards
City Current
Proposed
0.3 du /acre if 10% with slope of 10% or less
0.3 du /acre if 50% with slope of 10% or less
800 square feet
1,600 square feet
Road Standards
20 feet one -way, 22 feet two way private streets
200 square feet
0.3 du /acre if llandscaped open areas, tennis courts, pool
or play areas
Environmental
0.15 du /acre if "significant" public access to lake river
0.1 du /acre if to trails
0.1 du/acre if to scenic view
Public street standards
0 e S•ace
10% of development
Bonus Density
Open Space
0.5 du /acre if two or more specific improvements, including
hard surface trails, improved playfields swimming or wading
pools or play areas with structures/equipment 10,000 in
size.
0.3 du/acre if access to lake river
0.1 du/acre if to trails
0.1 du/acre if to scenic view
1.0 du /acre if 40% of existing disease -free trees > 10 caliper
preserved, where trees number more than 10 /acre
Internal Circulation /Parking
0.1 du /acre if off- street parking 50 feet or Tess from the
entrance
deleted
0.15 du /acre if non - residential parking small (10-20
s a aces / rou, and landsca • ed
0.15 du /acre with bike /pedways separate from road
0.2 du /acre if non - residential parking small (10 -20
spaces/_rou• and landsca•ed
0.5 dulacre with bike / pedways separate from road
0.15 du /acre if primary access is via arterial road
deleted
1.0 du /acre for interconnected roadways w/o cul-de -sacs
1.0/acre for interconnected roadways w/o cul-de -sacs
0.5 du/acre for un -gated development allowing public
access
0.2 du/acre if Y2 parking is covered
deleted
0.3 du/acre if all parking is covered
deleted
0.15 du /acre if public transit within Y< -mile
Public Service & Facility Availability
0.3 du /acre if public transit within %
0.15 du /acre if off -site convenience shopping within % -mile 0.2 du /acre if off -site convenience shopping within % -mile
0.1 du /acre if water and sewer lines are within or adjacent
and service district will not be "stressed" deleted
0.1 du /acre with a crime prevention plan incorporating
locks, lighting, doors, windows and alarms
deleted
0.1 du /acre if within school 'preferred growth" area
deleted
0.15 du /acre if transit amenities included e.g shelters
schedule information, bus passes
0.5 du /acre if transit amenities included ie. shelters,
benches and park 'n ride spaces
0.2 du /acre for school bus loading shelters approved by the
school district.
Other
City Current
Proposed
0.2 du/acre with a "design development team"
deleted
0.15 du/acre with housing mix and 10% single family
detached.
deleted
Administrative Report
Planned Unit Developments
Page3of3
OPTIONS: Approve; remand to Planning Commission for additional consideration with
direction; or take no action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approval.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None.
STAFF CONTACT: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft ordinance
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 04 -046
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 03 -53 TO ESTABLISH SECTION 4.08.19 OF
THE SPOKANE VALLEY UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING
TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUDs), AMENDING SECTION
4.15.1 RESIDENTIAL DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS OF THE SPOKANE
VALLEY UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE; REPEALING CHAPTER
14.704.00 OF THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, The Interim Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City of Spokane Valley
pursuant to Ordinance 03 -53, specifies dimensional standards for residential and non - residential
development; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Goal ED.5a is to "[p]rovide consistent, fair and
timely regulations that are flexible, responsive and effective" and
WHEREAS, Interim Comprehensive Plan Goal UL.3 is to .."[e]ncourage exemplary
developments by providing for flexibility and innovative design through planned unit
commercial/industrial and residential developments "; and
WHEREAS, Interim Comprehensive Plan Policy UL.3.1 through UL.3.3 encourage
flexible regulations and incentives; and
WHEREAS, there exist geographic areas within the City of Spokane Valley which would
benefit from more flexibility in order to preserve and protect sensitive environmental resources;
and
WHEREAS, the development of Mixed -Use and Urban Activity Centers identified in the
Interim Comprehensive Plan require flexibility for successful design and implementation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development regulations must be submitted to the
Washington Department of Community Trade and Economic Development pursuant to WAC
365- 195 -620; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, do
ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 4.08.19 of the City of Spokane Valley's Interim Zoning regulations is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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"Section 4.08.19
Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone
Section 4.08.19.01 Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the Planned Unit Development Zone is to establish a process to foster creative,
efficient, and comprehensive design of site development. The overlay zone is to be used in
conjunction with other zoning classification except the - - xcJucive -Ag B+oal-(Ee eneral
Agrisult xal- {6A)and the Mining (MZ) zones. . These regulations provide flexibility in site
design and offer incentives in order to:
4-- Easeur- age- creative, efficient- uses -ef 44d
2. Ensure - preservation -ef- usable -open- space;
1. Encourage innovative design and the creation of permanent open space.
2. 3- Preserve and enhance special site features.
3. Encourage the conservation of natural features, wildlife habitat, and critical areas.
4. Facilitate the development of mixed -use projects.
5. Encourage the development of street. pedestrian and bicycle paths that contribute to a
system of fully connected routes.
6. 4- Facilitate the economical and adequate provision of public services.
S- --Maxi iZe uce- ef- alteraaa - - - - - - - - - - - - - • - - - - =
7. Provide for diverse and convenient recreational opportunities.
8. 6- Provide a variety of environments for living, working, and recreation.
Section 4.08.19.02 Applications and Process
1. Planned unit developments shall be initiated by the owner(s) of all property involved, if under
one ownership, or by joint application of all owners having title to all the property in the area
proposed for planned unit development.
2. The planned unit development process entails a preliminary and final phase. -A-p ar-y
- - = - - - - - - - - - - - = = - r 9- 6edy--of
f- the- develepmer t
pFelimiaaFyphase -sha
is - valid - fof - three yeaF -pefio
Body, , as follows:
a. The preliminary phase examines the planned unit development plan for compliance with
the requirements of the zone. The preliminary planned unit development is considered
through a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. Once approved by the Hearing
Examiner, the planned unit development is a binding plan that defines the concept of the
development and uses to be allowed. The planned unit development approval is valid for
a 5 -year period. which may be extended by a period not to exceed twelve months by
submitting a time extension request to the Department. Any extension of time must be
requested by the applicant, in writing, before expiration of the original approval, stating
specific reasons for such a request.
b. The final planned unit development plan may be approved administratively, to determine
if all standards, requirements, and conditions of preliminary approval have been met.
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Section 4.08.19.03 Preliminary Planned Unit Developments
The preliminary planned unit development shall have a site development plan, including, but not
limited to, the following:
1. The exact boundaries and legal description of the property to be developed.
2. The name of the proposed planned unit development.
3. Date, north arrow, and scale of the drawing.
4. Names, addresses. and telephone numbers of the owner(s), applicant(s), engineer, and
surveyor.
5. 2 -The general location of all proposed improvements that are to be constructed on the land,
including, but not limited to, all residential and nonresidential structures, building heights,
recreational facilities, walls, fences, refuse areas, streets, walks and public transit facilities.
6. Setbacks to the property line, roadways, and the planned unit development perimeter.
7. Location of pedestrian and bicycle circulation systems.
8. 3- Common open spaces showing size and functions upon completion.
4. F- leer - plans -ef- typical dwelling
aeflser mon -ope - feet
9. A description of the method of ownership and responsibility for maintenance of all common
open space and private streets.
10. The location and dimension of off - street parking facilities, public and private, including
transit facilities for nonresidential uses.
11. 6- Location and size of all public and semipublic sites if applicable (i.e., schools, churches,
parks, plazas, etc.).
7-. - - - . - - - • - in-the-deNxeielaFilentl
12. 8,A tabulation of densities within each project area, phase. or sector.
A®win _ - - - - - = - - • stFustecl
•
- : - - - _ - - • _ - _ _ - • - �ize -of- plant- material to
be- ccd, and the -metta fat-maiRteRaflse- to -alt- planted
13.E -If applicable, a subdivision map showing land divisions. The preliminary and final
subdivision map shall comply with the county subdivision ordinance and state subdivision
regulations.
14. 42, A proposed phasing and /or timing schedule.
15.43- Topographical map of existing terrain at a minimum 48- two foot contour level, including
100 -year flood plains identified under the National Flood Insurance program.
16.44- Natural features to be retained, such as natural slopes, stands of trees, etc.
17. All critical areas as defined in the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 4.08.19.04 Final Planned Unit Developments
1. Prior to expiration of the preliminary planned unit development, approval of a final planned
unit development plan is required. Approval of the final planned unit development shall be
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administrative. A final planned unit development differs from the preliminary planned unit
development in the amount of detailed information provided. In addition to all of the
information required for a preliminary planned unit development, the final planned unit
development plan shall include the following items.
a. Approved road plans.
b. Approved drainage system plans.
c. Typical building footprints.
d. A tabulation of the percentage of total building coverage in the development.
e. A schematic landscaping plan indicating the type and the size of plant material to be
used and the method for providing permanent maintenance to all planted areas and
open spaces.
2. Any planned unit development not finalized before the expiration of the preliminary planned
unit development approval shall become void, unless a time extension is granted by the
Director of Community Development. Construction shall not commence until a planned unit
development has been given final approval.
Section 4.08.19.05 Phased Planned Unit Developments
1_A planned unit development may be developed in phases, subject to an approved phasing
schedule. All construction and improvements not completed within three -(3} five (5) years of
approval of the phased final planned unit development are subject to compliance with
updated City Standards through a time extension action. Any planned unit development
where construction has not commenced before expiration of the final planned unit
development approval shall become void.
2. Each phase of the proposed development must contain the required parking spaces.
common open space. ingress, egress and transportation circulation landscape. and utility
areas necessary to sustain that phase as an independent development, in the event that the
remaining property is not developed.
Section 4.08.19.06 Modifications
1. The Hearing Examiner may require modifications to the application for a planned unit
development to ensure that the purpose spirt -and intent of this chapter is accomplished.
2. A substantial modification to the approved preliminary or final planned unit development plan
shall only be approved through a change of condition application process. All modifications
which are not minor, shall be considered substantial.
3. A minor modification to the preliminary or final planned unit development plan may be
approved administratively. Minor modifications shall be consistent with the following
requirements:
a. The modification shall be limited to minor shifting of the location of buildings, proposed
streets, utility easements, or common open space.
b. The modification shall not:
i. Enlarge the boundaries of the approved planned unit development plan.
ii. Change the approved uses.
iii. Change the general location or amount of land devoted to a specific land use.
iv. Increase the residential densities.
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Section 4.08.19.07 Permitted Uses
Hereafter-i
premises- be-use
1. All uscsper
All- aeoessery -use
are - allowed.
'tdie -st4 i-portion ther-eo#
Rvefted a Iarged or 63311 any- lot-er
r i#ted- as- follows.
Used allowed in a planned unit development include those uses allowed in the underlying
zone(s) and those accessory uses and structures ordinarily associated with a permitted use.
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Uses- net- spesificalfy- authorize _ - . _ knot- limited -to
tie- following-
1. Mining
Section 4.08.19.08 Development Standards
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, evidence of compliance with provisions of this chapter,
when applicable, shall be provided to the Division.
Section 4.08.19.09 Density
1. The total units permitted in a planned unit development shall be determined as follows.
a. In any planned unit development, the number of dwelling units per acre of land shall not
exceed that which is permitted by the underlying zone(s), except as approved for density
bonus by the Hearing Examiner subject to the following procedures. However, this does
not preclude an applicant from transferring density from one portion of the development
to another portion of the development, so Iona as the total project does not exceed the
maximum density of all zoning classifications included within the project boundary.
Residential density shall be determined by the following formula:
Net Maximum number of Density Total Units
Development x units per acre allowed in + Bonus = Permitted
Factor underlying zone Earned
b. The net development factor is the acreage of the planned unit development area minus
the area set aside for, or existing in, any of the following:
i. Schools.
ii. Commercial and/or industrial uses.
iii. Single- family residential platted areas, if determining net development factor for the
multifamily portion of a mixed single - family, multifamily development.
iv. Natural water bodies, including lakes, streams, swamps, marshes, and bogs which
are not incorporated in the common open space plan of the planned unit
development.
v. 75% of areas having slopes that exceed 40 %.
vi. Public or private streets.
2. Bonus Density: The following units per acre may be cumulatively earned as additional density
to the maximum base unit density of the underlying zone.
a. Common Open Space.
i. 0.3 unit - per -acre bonus if at least 40% -50% of the dry, common open space has a
slope of 10% or less.
ii. 00.5 unit - per -acre bonus if significant recreation areas are developed and equipped
with sect -at least 2 of the following features: , ,: hard surface biking,
hiking or walking trails landscaped - open -ar as, etc. connecting the entire development
improved plavfields, sport tennis- courts; swimming or wading pool; or children's play
areas that incorporate play structures /equipment and are at least 10,000 square feet in
size.
b. Environmental Concern.
i. 00_3 unit - per -acre bonus if significant- general public access is provided to lake or
river; to trails, 0.1 unit - per -acre bonus; to scenic viewpoint, 0.1 unit - per -acre bonus.
ii. 1.0 unit - per -acre bonus if 40% or more of the existing, disease -free trees over 10
inches in diameter, are retained on the site. Tree diameter shall be measured at 6 feet
above the ground. This bonus shall only apply in forested areas where the density of the
above - described trees is equal or greater than 10 trees per acre. The health of the trees
shall be certified by a licensed arborist.
c. Internal Circulation and Parking.
ding ed provided -that, i€ -one- can - walker- cover -#nom
structure to-parkiing,the-p
receive -the bonus;
i. 0.15 0.2 unit - per -acre bonus if nonresidential parking areas are kept small (10 to 20
spaces in a group) and interspersed with landscaping, or provided within or under main
buildings.
ii. -0.15- unit -per- acre - bonus -if- prevision ' 'Ire- and- pedest4iar
sYstem - - - - , - - - - - - - - - - = adwa-ys-
iii. 1.0 unit - per -acre bonus for an interconnected roadway system without cul -de -sacs.
iv. 0.5 unit - per -acre bonus for an un -gated development allowing through access to the
public.
v. 0.2 unit onus -if_a guired- parking -is- covered or-0 -0 -unit-
per acre- bonus -if all -the- required - parking is covered-
d. Public Service and Facility Availability.
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i. 9,1-5-0.3 unit - per -acre bonus if public transit is available within '/4 -mile walking distance
of the majority of dwelling units and offices. The walking route shall be hard- surfaced
and accessible, and may require an off -site sidewalk /pathway.
ii.045 -0_2 unit - per -acre bonus if off -site convenience shopping facilities are functionally
accessible within reasonable walking distance (approximately 'A- mile). The walking route
shall be hard - surfaced and accessible, and may require an off -site sidewalk/pathway.
the-systen-w4l-Ret-be-stFessed by the added development;
er- rife -bof s-i e- develepfn 4ef}
ssfpefatif►g -leesk dwelI4 -u ait- light4F g streetli el
t onG
niinanees; and
OJ4ien- of- a-sGteel
nsistent
distfist- w#aieh4hat-distfis
with- that- distfist= s-five- (5)-year- planning- objeetives
iii. 845 -0_5 unit - per -acre bonus if integrated- special facilities and -a- program to
enGetrrage- and - facilitate use f-p bliG- r-aesit -and -e = - _ - - - -. ., - - = eeling -)
for public transit are incorporated into the design and approved by the STA (e.g.,
sheltered, lighted waiting /loading facilities, including benches
and park- and -ride spaces ). car-pee ;
intef►anee- chafges)
roved- by-the
This -eff oft- Fnust- e*seed- that- fetwifed -under
slt- Authority,
iv..0.2 /acre for school bus loading shelters approved by the school district.
c. Other.
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ii,i4fteen- efre -huw dfedth (.1 5) -enit-{ref- acre -bon at res- a- fwix -ef
we
sider ee ;
residences; duplexes wnhho se es- ef- heusing es
square -feet unle
propose-in a P.U.D.
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ice- approved -at -time of P.U.D. hearing -minim - setbacks -ef-t a eflyig
zone- shall- apply- te- exterasr -pro ect- boundaries. Interior yards shall -b e
ent- plan - Each- developme e- reviewed- to- easere- adeguate- prevision
of -fight- and- aif- feFall- ctruct es-
44,741,330- Coverage
(sent -(60 %) of the- site - may -be- utilized -fe
fight -of-way - dedications-
i muna- Building - Height
Building- height -rn -be- waived- en-an- individual -- building -te
allow - greater flexibility- with - the -dev nd -uses
ancl- bu+ldiag- heights -as-we l-as- building- retatienslaips- within- the - development-
Section 4.08.19.10 Parking, Signage, and Landscaping Standards Parking, signage and
landscaping standards shall be as provided in chapter 14.802, Off - Street Parking and Loading
Standards; chapter 14.804, Signage Standards; and chapter 14.806, Landscaping and
Screening Standards.
Section 4.08.19.11 Storage Standards All storage in the planned unit development zone shall
be within a closed building, except for the storage of retail products that are for sale or rent,
which may be stored outdoors during business hours only and -not- Outdoor storage of retail
products shall not be within any required front or side yard, nor in any public street or road right -
of -way.
Section 4.08.19.12 Refuse Storage All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall
be screened on all sides from public view and, at a minimum, be enclosed with a 5 foot -high
concrete block, masonry wall, or sight - obscuring fence with a sight- obscuring gate for access.
Single- family and duplex residences are exempted from this provision.
Section 4.08.19.13 Mechanical Equipment All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be placed
behind -a- permanent screen completely - restricted- fromvview- screened from adjacent roadways
and properties, so as not to be visible by persons standing at the property line.
Section 4.08.19.14 Utilities All utilities shall be underground.
Section 4.08.19.15 Street- Design - Flexibility— Additional Requirements
Within- planned - unit -deve
twenty -(20) feet -fo - - - - r- twe-way-tFaffic-provided -that -all
the - fallowing -c Ned
a On- site - parking- shall -be- provided whiela- is- #unctienally- senvenierntts- planned- dwefing
units, and-w ' goal- ts-the- zene- reguirem
guest - parking;
s s- peint-slaall-sewe -no -more -than
-ne- more -t-h be- • - = - - = - • e - ` - - . e ne -way eets
shall -be signed -at -every intcrcoetaen;
a. All streets shall meet or exceed the current design and construction standards for
public streets adopted by the City of Spokane Valley, as they may be amended from
time to time.
b. All areas which are to be occupied or traveled over by motor vehicles shall be paved.
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c. On- street -faark ng- shall -b
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c. No proposed street shall impede the current or future development of any arterial or
collector identified on the Arterial Road Plan. All PUDs shall have direct access to a
designated collector or arterial.
d. Energy efficient street lights shall be located at the entrance of the development and
at each intersection. The lights shall be owned and maintained by the homeowners'
association.
e. There - shall -b
per feAt -ma
e. Maintenance of Private Streets and Common Areas.
i. Residential developments. A homeowners= association shall be created
pursuant to RCW Chapter 64.38. The association shall be created for the
purpose of managing and maintaining private streets, common areas, and
other improvements not otherwise owned by individual lot owners, and
any other lawful purpose allowed under RCW Chapter 64.38.
ii. Nonresidential developments. An association or other legal entity shall
be created pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington for the
purpose of managing and maintaining private streets, common areas, and
other improvements not otherwise owned by individual lot owners, and
any other lawful purpose.
iii. Declaration of Covenants. Conditions and Restrictions shall be recorded
with the Spokane County Auditor for all planned unit developments
containing private streets and /or common areas. The Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall include the following
provisions:
iv. Repair and Maintenance Rights and Duties of Association:
The Association shall maintain, repair and replace all parts
of the common area including private streets, drainage
systems, and retention ponds or similar drainage facilities,
or shall contract for such maintenance, repair and
replacement to such areas are maintained in good
condition and function for their intended use.
v. Maintenance of Private Streets: The private streets, as
designed and approved by the City of Spokane Valley,
have been or are being constructed for the purpose of
providing ingress and egress and pedestrian access to the
property. The City of Spokane Valley has no obligation to
maintain, repair or reconstruct the private streets. The
Association is responsible for repairs and maintenance.
The Association shall maintain the private streets in
reasonable conformance with the approved private road
plans on file with the City of Spokane Valley.
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vi. Dissolution of Association: The Association may be
dissolved only if ownership and maintenance responsibility
of common areas, common area roadways, and drainage
control features is assumed by a governmental entity with
the authority to assume such ownership and upon written
acceptance of the same by the governmental entity. It is
not the policy of the City of Spokane Valley to assume
ownership of common areas, private streets or other
common area improvements.
vii. Enforcement: The Board, any Owner, and any
governmental or quasi - governmental agency or
municipality having jurisdiction over the Project shall have
the right to enforce, by any proceeding at law or in equity,
all restrictions, conditions, covenants, reservations, liens,
and charges now or hereafter imposed in the Declaration,
and all such action shall be entitled to recover cost and
reasonable attorneys fees as ordered by the Court.
viii. Reserve Fund: The Association shall exercise good faith
and best efforts to maintain a Reserve Fund for the
maintenance of private streets and other improvements
such as common greenbelts, security station structures
and equipment, and other infrastructure. This Reserve
Fund should not be co- mingled with any other association
fund. The balance of the fund should be equal to the total
replacement cost of the private streets and other
improvements divided by the average life expectancy of
those improvements times the age of the improvements.
ix. Access Required: Emergency vehicles utility personnel,
the U.S. Postal Service, and governmental employees in
connection with their official duties shall have access to the
planned unit development
2. Drainage. A-- drainage- plan -s is uiFed conciste ty- Drainage
644idelincs. Drainage improvements shall be designed, constructed and maintained in
accordance with the current Spokane Valley Storm Water Management Standards, as they may
be amended from time to time.
3. Pedestrian Circulation Facilities. Within planned unit development projects, pedestrian
circulation facilities serving each unit shall be provided on both sides of the street or private road
and shall be:
a. Pave vitla- asphalt sencrete- sr- Rertland cement- see6rete;Hard- surfaced with asphalt
or concrete. Asphalt walkways shall be only allowed when physically separated by a
minimum of 7' from the vehicle roadway. Alternative hard surface material may be used
when approved by the Public Works Department. Sidewalks separated by less than 3'
from the roadway shall have a vertical curb separating sidewalk from roadway.
Walkways shall meet accessibility standards.
b. Functionally and safely convenient to each dwelling unit served;
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c. Functionally and safely convenient to schools and to industrial, commercial,
recreational and utility areas within or adjacent to the project, ient
irsuIation- systeaa- outside- tlae- P-1� -D ;
d. Sufficiently wide (minimum of six [61 feet for commercial areas and five [51 feet for
residential areas) to accommodate potential use;
e. Located and designed in accordance with approval from the City of Spokane Valley
f. Lighted for security and - safety-
Section 4.08.19.16 Required Open Space
1. Required Open Space: A minimum of 10% of the total area of the planned unit development
shall be rece v d- designated and maintained as common open space. Required landscape
areas and storm water facilities shall not be used in the calculation of open space.
2. Types of Open Space: Land dedicated for open space should be usable for either greenbelts
that serve as a buffer between land uses. using existing vegetation and new plant materials,
active or passive recreational activities, or for protecting environmentally sensitive areas or
critical areas. Unusable open space includes the design of areas that do not meet the intent and
purpose of this chapter, such as open space areas that are not accessible to residents of the
development, or do not function for active /passive recreation or do not conserve wildlife habitat
or other natural features.
3. Maintenance and Ownership of Common Open Space: The applicant shall choose 1 or any
combination of the following methods of administering common open space:
a. Dedication of common open space to the Gount-y Cam, which is subject to formal
Gounty City acceptance; or
b. Establishment of an association or nonprofit corporation of all property owners or
corporations within the project area to ensure ownership of and responsibility for
perpetual maintenance of all common open space.
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epen- spase-lay- the- -apglisant— Alt- grivateiy-ewned -Gamin
senfer -te- its -inte ea-use -and Fe ain- as -e*pfe evelepmeFit-P-lan-by
tiae- IFIElusien -in -all- deeds- of- appnaianataFest atiens -te- ensure -t
an,Said -deed
Fe
hibitien- against
fiz+tuFe- division- eF- segFegatiees -wit nut- fuFtlaer -Ee+ F►ty- approvals-
4. Transfer of Ownership. Where dedication to the public or a homeowners' association is
proposed required improvements shall be completed prior to any transfer of ownership. Where
improvements are not completed in accordance with these requirements, building permits
and/or approval of permitted structures may be withheld upon notification to the Building Official
by the Community Development Director, pending completion of said improvements.
5. Phasing: All common spaces, as well as public and recreational facilities, shall be specifically
included in the phasing schedule and be constructed and fully improved by the applicant at an
equivalent or greater rate than the construction of structures.
e feet of private open space shall be provided
Fesidential -unit-
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The- aforementioned- Deveea re-i mended -te- accompli owing- design
c�+ ter aa- ebjestives4n- a11� -U-B�.
1. Open-spases-r pedestrian- and - vehicular circulation facil - - z. , - • ^ the
pertinertmen +ties - shah- be -an -i S ntien chall be
given- to -t#c retention of nat ral- landscape feamss -of the -site-
the- Iayeut eteres- and -other facilities- shall- effect- a-con et- and - utility
improvements-
-Recreational -areas (active- and - passive) shall- be- generally-d
development- and- ehal4 -bc easily assessible- from -all- dwelling- units-:
sit
All - developments- located- within -the Public Tr-an pertatien- Benefit-Area -reg
More - p - c - - e - - : ading and --ehel
Wanning- Director in consultation -wit rit Refer to Seetian
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Section 2. Section 4.15.1 of the Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code is hereby
amended to add the dimensional standards for residential PUDs as shown on Attachment "A"
made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 3. Chapter 14.704 Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone of the Interim
Zoning Code is hereby repealed.
Section 4. 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 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force five (5) days after
publication of this ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City as
provided by law.
ATTEST:
PASSED by the City Council this day of November, 2004.
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Deputy City Attorney, Cary P. Driskell
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
Mayor, Michael DeVleming
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ional Standards
"Clear view" Triangle required
Measured from property line outside border easement, if any
Zero setbacks along rear and/or one side are allowed provided that a 5'-0" construction and maintenance easement(s) is recorded with the Spokane
County Auditor prior to issuance of a building permit. Minimum rear yard setbacks on zero lot line configuration shall not be less than fifty (50) feet or the
sum of the rear yards required by the underlying zone, whichever is greater.
Minimum side yard setbacks between dwelling units and adjacent lots shall not be less than 10 feet on the side opposite the zero in a zero lot line
configuration
1s1 Institutional and Office uses have the same setback as residential uses in zones where permitted. Attached garages loading from the side may have the
same setback as a principal structure.
Pe milted accesso structur _ shal aintain a five foot 5'- side and rear and s- back
ATTACHMENT "A"
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Residential
PUDs °I°
wnwium
Lot Area /Dwelling
Unit
Lot Fronta•e
Lot De•th
Front Yard Setback
(5)
Single
Famil
10 000
80
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15
Duplex
20 000
80
15
Single
Famil
6,000
65
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Du«lex
11 000
90
15
Multi-
famil
15 000
100
15
Single
Famil
4,200
50
80
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Du•lex
5,000
50
80
15
Mufti-
famil
6,000
60
100
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Single
Famil
1 600
20
80
15
Du•lex
3 200
40
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famit
6 000
60
100
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1,600
30
50
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20 m
20 m
200
20
24 m
26 kz1
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20
20
200
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Rear Yard Setback
1410
20
20
20
20
15
20
20
15
20
20
15
15
Side Yard Setback
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Side Yard Setback
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Lot Covera . e
50.0%
50.0%
55.0%
55.0%
55.0%
60.0%
60.0%
60.0%
65.0%
65.0%
65.0%
60.0%
Building Height (in
feet
35
35
35
35
35
40
40
40
50
50
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Zone
Building Height (in
stories
2'
2%
2'%
2%
3
3
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4
4
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Zone
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ional Standards
"Clear view" Triangle required
Measured from property line outside border easement, if any
Zero setbacks along rear and/or one side are allowed provided that a 5'-0" construction and maintenance easement(s) is recorded with the Spokane
County Auditor prior to issuance of a building permit. Minimum rear yard setbacks on zero lot line configuration shall not be less than fifty (50) feet or the
sum of the rear yards required by the underlying zone, whichever is greater.
Minimum side yard setbacks between dwelling units and adjacent lots shall not be less than 10 feet on the side opposite the zero in a zero lot line
configuration
1s1 Institutional and Office uses have the same setback as residential uses in zones where permitted. Attached garages loading from the side may have the
same setback as a principal structure.
Pe milted accesso structur _ shal aintain a five foot 5'- side and rear and s- back
ATTACHMENT "A"
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 9 November 2004 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: • ❑ consent ❑ old business ei new business ❑ public hearing .
❑ information ❑ admin. report ® pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : First Reading: Proposed Ordinance Amending Spokane
Valley Building Code
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
Spokane Valley Ordinance 04 -010
Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 10.15 Buildings and Construction
WAC 51 -50 -004 Conflicts with Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code
RCW 19.27 State Building Code
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On 12 October, staff provided an administrative
report on proposed amendments to the City's building code.
BACKGROUND:
1. Building Code: City Council approved Ordinance 04 -010 after a public hearing with
the City of Spokane Valley Planning Commission and two readings. Washington
requires amendments to the residential code to be reviewed by the State Building
Code Council (SBCC) after passage of the local Building Code Ordinance.
In September we received notification that SBCC voted to disapprove our local
amendment to the IRC Section 310.1.5, the section that requires rescue windows
meet current dimensional standards if windows are changed out in dwellings. SBCC
states that this condition could not be addressed locally as it wasn't a unique local
condition that was being addressed and that this requirement could pose structural
difficulties in some older homes.
In addition SBCC determined that IRC Appendix F, Radon, was in conflict with
Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code and was disapproved. No
other details were provided.
2. Fire Code: City Council approved the adoption of Appendix C from the
International Fire Code that details the spacing of Fire Hydrants. This detail adopted
in Ordinance 04 -010 is the same detail that Council had previously adopted in
Ordinance 03 -041 except that in that code the Appendix Chapter is "III -B"
Spokane Valley Fire District #1 (SVFD) has requested that we amend the spacing
requirement of 500 feet between hydrants to increase that space to 600 feet
between hydrants for 1 & 2 family residential construction. SVFD has stated that
their first response equipment is outfitted to accommodate hydrant spacing of 600
feet and that increasing the spacing will not impact the safety of the community.
The proposed amendments delete two sections in Article III, as identified by SBCC,
and revise the hydrant spacing requirements in Appendix C of the Fire Code.
OPTIONS: The Spokane Valley Building Code is required to be amended to comply with the
disapproval of amendments as itemized by SBCC.
Council directed that the Spokane Valley Building Code Section 3.03.4 be amended to establish
a greater hydrant spacing than is currently provided.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
Move to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the Spokane Valley
Building Code, and forward it to a second reading.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
• Deleting the requirement of retrofitting egress windows into older structures will
decrease costs associated with changing out specific windows.
• Proper hydrant spacing and adequate fire flow provide the basis for fire suppression
and may be reflected in lower fire insurance costs for our citizens.
STAFF CONTACT: Tom Scholtens, Spokane Valley Building Official
ATTACHMENTS :
1. Draft Ordinance to amend the Spokane Valley Building Code (NOTE: The draft ordinance
is in strikeout /underline format, with additions underlined and deletions struck - through)
2. Copy of 2003 IFC 508.5 Fire hydrant systems.
DRAFT
Attachment 41.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 04 -047
AI ORDINANCE OF TIir CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 10.15 ARTICLE I OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO THE• BUILDING CODE.
WHEREAS, Washington statutes require all jurisdictions in the state to adopt by reference and
enforce the same building code throughout Washington; and
WHEREAS, Washington requires that amendments to the Residential Code or Building Code
that affect structures containing up to four living units be submitted to the State Building Code Council
for review and approval after local jurisdiction action; and
WHEREAS, the State Building Code Council has disapproved two amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley .Fire District 1 has requested a modification in Fire Hydrant
Spacing Requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, do ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10.15, Article 1 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Chapter 10.15
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Article I. BUILDING CODE
10.15.010 Adoption of Referenced Codes.
The City of' Spokane Valley hereby adopts the following codes, as amended by the Washington State
Building Code Council pursuant to RCW 19.27.074 for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations
for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and
maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties:
A.1. The 2003 International Building Code (IBC) published by the International Code Council, Inc. The
following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix H, Signs.
Appendix I, Patio Covers.
2. The 2003 International Residential Code. (IRC) published by the International Code Council, Inc. (IRC)
The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix A (I.FGC), Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping.
Appendix 13 (IFGC), Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods,
Category 1 Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use and Type B Vents.
Ordinance 04 -047 Amending SVfMC 10.15 Page 1 of 7
DRAFT
Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -Vent Venting. Systems.
Appendix r. R C jntfol -Methe s,
Appendix 11, Patio Covers.
Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures.
13. The 2003 International Mechanical Code (IMC) published by the International Code Council, Inc.,
except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.I /NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code).
C. The 2003 International Fire Code (IFC), published by the International Code Council, Inc., including
those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International
Fire Code; provided, that notwithstanding any wording in this code, participants in religious ceremonies
shall not be precluded from carrying handheld candles. The following Appendices are specifically
adopted:
Appendix 8, Fire Flow for Buildings.
Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
Appendix D. Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Appendix E, Hazard Categories.
Appendix F, Hazard Ranking.
Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume Equivalents.
D. Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform
Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of .Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials: provided, that any provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted;
and
The rules adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council establishing standards for
making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically disabled or elderly persons as
provided in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160.
In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsections A, B, C, and D of this section, the
first -named code shall govern over those following.
E. The 2003 International Fuel Gas Code (IFC) as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
F. The 2001, Second Edition, Washington State Energy Code Chapter 51 -11 WAC.
G. The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, Whittier California.
H. The 2003 International Property Maintenance Code as published by the International Code Council,
Inc.
10.15.020 General Requirements for all Referenced Codes:
A. Conflict. between Codes. Whenever there is a conflict between a referenced code in SVMC 10.15.010
and the general requirements contained in this section, the general requirements shall apply.
13. Reserved.
C. Design Requirements:
Ordinance 04 -0417 Amending S V,N1C 10.15 Page 2 of 7
Ground
Snow
Load •
w ind
Speed
(Gust)
Seismic
Design
Category
weathering
Frost
line
depth
Termites
Decay
Winter
Design
Temp
Ice
Shield
Underlay
Flood
11i'nrds
Air
Freeze
Index
Mean
Annual
Temp
39
Ih51fl'
85 mph
C
Severe
24'
Slight to
Moderate
None to
slight
IU°
Yes
2003
1992
FIRM
1232
47.2°
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6 Minimum roof snow load to be 30 Ibsift in the City of Spokane Valley.
D. Professional Preparation of Plans. The City of Spokane Valley shall require a Washington licensed
design professional, licensed under the provisions of Chapters 18.08 or 18.43 RCW or Chapter 308 -12
WAC to prepare or oversee the preparation of plans for any building or structure containing five or more
residential dwelling units or doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and
administering the contract for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, or repairs of or to a building
of any occupancy over 4,000 square feet of construction.
E. Construction Plans. All submitted construction documents must be of sufficient detail to show the
entire project with emphasis on the following:
1. Structural integrity;
2. Life safety;
3. Architectural barriers (ADA handicap compliance);
4. Compliance with all codes having jurisdiction;
5. Scope of work;
6. Special Inspection requirements and protocols;
7. Deferred Submittal Schedule.
In general, the amount of detail required will vary, depending on the nature and complexity of the project.
F. Permits.
1. Ownership. The ownership of a Spokane Valley development permit inures to the property owner.
The permit applicant is, by definition, an agent of the property owner if the property owner.
2. Expiration of Permits. All permits shall expire by limitation and be declared void if
a. Work is not started within 180 days of obtaining a permit, or
b. Work is abandoned for 180 days or more.after beginning work, or
c. After two years from the date of permit issuance regardless of whether the work is finished.
if a permit is expired for time, a new permit may be obtained for one -half the permit fee for the value
of the remainder of the work to finish the original permit.
G. Referenced Codes. All referenced codes are available for review at the City of Spokane Valley permit
center.
H. Fees. All Spokane Valley Permit fees shall be established by a City of Spokane Valley Resolution and
may be found in Appendix 13, Schedule C• of the Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code.
1. - Investigation Fees - Work without a Permit.
a. Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this article has been
commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may
be issued for such work.
b. Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a
permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee
required by this article. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in
Schedule C.* This fee is an additional, punitive fee and shall not apply to any Spokane Valley grading or
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building permit fee that may subsequently be issued. Payment of the investigative fee does not vest the
illegal work with any legitimacy, nor does it establish any right to a Spokane Valley permit for continued
development of that project. Hale work done remains illegal for 90 days after service of the stop work
order, it shall be considered hazardous.
c. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all
other provisions of this article nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
2. Fee Refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of:
a. One hundred percent of any fee erroneously paid or collected;
b. Up to 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this article;
c. Up to 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan
review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application
fled by the original permitee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
1. Appeals. All appeals of any building official decision, order or determination relative to the
application and interpretation of this article shall be made in conformance with SViMIC 10.30.560(B).
J. Floodplain Development. All development within a designated floodplain located in the City of
Spokane Valley jurisdiction shall comply with Section 5.01 of the Spokane Valley Uniform Development
Code and the construction specifications detailed in the 2003 IRC, Section R323 Flood - Resistant
Construction,as amended.
K. Reserved.
* Code revier's note: A copy of the piaster fee schedule is kept on file in the office of the Spokane Valley City Clerk.
10.15.030 Amendments to the referenced codes.
A. 2003 International Building Code.
1. Amend Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building: 1. by substituting "200" for "150"
in the square feet of floor area exempt from building permits.
B. 2003 International Residential Code.
1. Add Section R 310.1.5 Replacement -o,f-E rer
44-eme sue -open ings- tire- Fepltteed -or enewed except -fer•
gla a ,l o„:-
senst *uetien-
I_a: Amend 8323.1.3 Establishing the design flood elevation. Add a first sentence:
The design flood elevation is equal to base flood elevation plus one foot.
22-
Amend 8323.2.1 Elevation Requirements by rewriting fit. to read:
Buildings and structures shall have the lowest floors elevated to or above base
flood elevation plus one foot.
Also by rewriting 43 to read:
Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated to or above
base flood elevation plus one foot.
3.4- Add a second paragraph to R323.3.6 Construction documents to read:
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The documents shall include a verification of foundation elevation prior to
footing inspection approval and a verification of lowest floor elevation to be base
flood elevation plus one foot prior to framing inspection approval.
4. 5- Delete Part IV — Energy Conservation in itS entirety.
5.6 Delete Part VII - Plumbing in its entirety. References to chapters in Part VII shall be made
instead to the appropriate sections of the 2003 - Uniform Plumbing Code published by IAPMO.
6..7- Delete Part `r1I1— Electrical in its entirety. R.eferenccs to chapters in Part VIII shall be
made instead to the National Electrical Code published by the NFPA and enforced in Spokane Valley by
the state of Washington Department of Labor and Industries.
C. 2003 International Mechanical Code - Reserved.
D. International Fire Code Amend Appendix C: add ail two exceptions after the last paragraph in
C105.1 Hydrant spacing.
Exception 1: The fire chief is authorized to reduce the number of required
hydrants by up to 50% when the building is equipped with an approved,
automatic fire sprinkler system and the fire chief has approved the location of
those required fire hydrants.
Exception 2: The required average maximum spacing of 600 ft. nominally
between hydrants for one and two - family buildine_areas. on fire department
access roads of public rights -of -way shall be required. Iyydrants are to he located
within border easements at street intersections or on abutting property lines when
an intersection is not present. .Buildings proposed to be located on dead -end or
cul -de -sac sterets shall comply with 2003 IFC50S.5 Fire Hydrant Systems.
Amend Appendix D:
DI 01.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with this
appendix and all other applicable requirements of the International Fire Code
including the provisions of Section 503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
E. 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code — Reserved
F. 2003 International Fuel Gas Code - Reserved.
G. 2001 Second Edition Washington State Energy Code - Reserved.
H. 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Section 302 Dangerous Buildings.
Add additional definitions of a dangerous building:
19. Drug Properties and Structures. It is hereby declared that any building,
structure and /or associated property, identified by the City of Spokane Valley
chief of police, wherein or upon which the manufacture, distribution, production
or storage of illegal drugs or the precursors to create illegal drugs has taken place
in a manner which could endanger the public, such building, structure and /or
associated property is not only a dangerous property as defined by the City of
Spokane Valley but is also a classification of property calling for the special
procedures set forth in this section. The building official is authorized to abate
such dangerous buildings, structures, and /or associated properties in accordance
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with the dangerous building procedures set forth in this code and Washington
statute, RCW 64.44.010, with the following modifications:
19.1 Due to public safety hazard in drug production facilities, the utilities shall be
disconnected;
19.2 Building(s) and structures shall be inspected to determine compliance with
all city ordinances and codes;
19.3 Building(s) and any entry gates to the property shall be secured against entry
in the manner set forth in this code;
19.4 No reconnection of utilities or occupancy of the building(s), structures or
property shall be allowed until all violations have been successfully addressed,
all dangerous conditions abated and a notice of release for re- occupancy has been
received from the health department and sheriffs office; and
19.5 If dangerous conditions cannot be abated, occupancy shall be prohibited.
Resolution of said property shall be in conformance with RCW 35.80A.010,
Condemnation of blighted property.
20. Blighted Property. In conformance with RCW 35.80A.010, the City of
Spokane Valley may acquire by condemnation, in accordance with the notice
requirements and other procedures for condemnation provided in RCW Title 8,
any property, dwelling, building, or structure which constitutes a blight on the
surrounding neighborhood. A "blight on the surrounding neighborhood" is any
property, dwelling, building, or structure that meets any two of the following
factors:
20.1 If a dwelling, building, or structure exists on the property, the dwelling,
building, or structure has not been lawfully occupied for a period of one year or
more;
20.2 The property, dwelling, building, or structure constitutes a threat to the
public health, safety, or welfare as determined by the executive authority of the
City of Spokane Valley or the designee of the executive authority; or
20.3 The property, dwelling, building, or structure is or has been associated with
illegal drug activity during the previous 12 months.
Prior to such condemnation, the City of Spokane Valley City Council shall adopt
a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is
necessary to eliminate neighborhood blight. Condemnation of property,
dwellings, buildings, and structures for the purposes described in this chapter is
declared to be for a public use.
1. 2003 international Property Maintenance Code - Reserved.
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SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 as provided by
law.
ATTEST:
Approved by the City Council this
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Date of publication:
Effective date:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
day of , 2004.
Ordinance 04 -047 Amending SVMC 10.15 Page 7 of 7
Attachment #2
2003 International Fire Code (IFC)
508.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Section's 508.5.1
through 508.5.6.
508.5.1 Where Required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m ) from a
hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants shall be provided where required by
the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. For group R -3 and Group U occupancies (1&2 family dwellings and garages), the
distance requirement shall 600 feet.
2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. or 903.3.1.2. the distance
requirement shall be 600 feet.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: November 9, 2004 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: Selecting a Library Services Provider, and
Authorizing City Manager to Negotiate Agreement
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On May 25, 2004 Council selected library services
as one of the two areas for the City's managed competition pilot project. An update on the
project took place on September 7, 2004. Staff presented a summary of the two submitted
proposals on November 2, 2004.
BACKGROUND: Spokane Valley currently has a contract with the Spokane County Library
District (SCLD) for library services, which expires at the end of 2004. The City issued a request
for proposals (RFP) and received two responses: one from SCLD and one from the Library
Systems & Services, LLC (LSSI). At the November 2 meeting, the Ad Hoc Library Committee
recommended awarding a five -year contract to SCLD, with a consideration of annexation in a
couple of years. Staff recommended awarding a two -year agreement to SCLD, with the option
of up to three one -year extensions. Council directed staff to return with the item on November 9
for motion consideration.
Staff is seeking Council direction on the following issues:
• Confirmation that SCLD is the provider of choice
• Preferred term of the agreement
• Policy direction on cost, including total dollar amount and methodology; provisions such
as asset ownership; and other considerations identified by Council.
OPTIONS: Accept the ad hoc library committee or the staff recommendation, or provide
additional direction
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to select SCLD as the Spokane Valley library
service provider, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
None for 2004. The SCLD proposal uses taxable valuation as its method of calculating cost.
The District estimates this cost to be $2.27 million for 2005. The 2005 proposed budget
includes $2.1 million, a difference of $170,000. Once negotiations are complete, any necessary
budget adjustment would come forward for Council consideration in the first quarter of 2005.
The 2004 library cost, which was based upon a usage model, came to $2.02 million.
STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
None
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 11 -09 -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 : Discussion: Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Committees
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
Mayor DeVleming may propose making committee appointments:
• Convention Center & Visitor's Bureau — Dick Denenny (Diana Wilhite alternate): term expires
12 -31 -04
• Economic Development Council — Diana Wilhite (Steve Taylor alternate): tern expires 12 -31 -04
• Growth Management Steering Committee — Steve Taylor, Rich Munson (remainder Council
alternates): Term expires: 12 -31 -04
• INTEC — Steve Taylor, ex- officio — term expired 8 -12 -04
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee — Mike Flanigan (Diana Wilhite alternate): term expires 12-
31 -04
• Mirabeau Point Board — Dick Denenny (Rich Munson alternate): term expires 12 -31 -04
• Planning Commission — Mike DeVleming, council liaison — term expires 12 -31 -04
• Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors — Dick Denenny and Rich Munson — tens expire
12 -31 -04 (Gary Schimmels alternate)
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 11 -09 -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 : Presentation: Six -Year Financial Forecast
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
City Manager Mercier will give an updated presentation of the six -year financial forecast
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Dave Mercier
ATTACHMENTS
Six -Year Financial Forecast
A Work in Progress
November, 2004
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Draft Vision Statement
"A community of
opportunity where
individuals and families
can grow and play and
businesses will flourish
and prosper."
2
Spokane Valley Statistics
• 83,950 in population
• 43,305 jobs (EWU Economic Analysis -2000)
• 38.5 sq miles service area
• 428 miles of city streets
• 187 acres in parks and open space
• 1361 permits (January— June '04)
• 39,762 police calls for service (Jan-June '04)
• 7,221 court cases (January— June `04)
• 2 largest city in Spokane County
• 8th largest city in Washington
10/25/04
3
General Governmental Revenue
8/23/04
Recreation Program
Fees
0.4%
Fines and Forfeitures
3.9% —�
Service Revenues
4.4%
State Shared Revenues
3.4%
Franchise Fees
2.5%
City of Spokane Valley
2004 General Fund Revenue Sources
$25,804,125
Other Revenue
0.6%
Gambling Tax
2.7%
Property Tax
35.9%
�� Sales Tax
46.2% 4
Washington City Comparisons
10/27/04
Prop. Ta Sales Ta Utility Ta B & 0 Ta
Total GF % of % of % of % of
City Revenue GF Revenue GF Revenue GF Revenue GF Revenue
Federal Way $ 29,752,78 26.66% 43.84% 1.82% 0.00%
Kent* 60,472,510 36.87% 24.90% 17.25% 0.00%
Everett ** 81,132,19 26.60% 24.10% 12.56% 13.05%
Lakewood 21,944,770 22.83% . 29.71% 13.53% 0.00%
Yakima * ** 44,334,20 25.98% 25.98% 19.88% 0.00%
Spokan 111,736,20 23.50% 21.90% 29.20% 0.00%
Spokane Valley -200 28,381,79 35.43% 45.80% 0.00% 0.00%
* City of Federal Way receives all utility tax dollars into a special revenue fund for utility tax and then distributes
funds as needed. The General Fund only absorbs approximately $500,000 of this revenue which amounts to
$8,003,020
** City of Kent Street Fund also receives $2,020,340 of utility tax revenue which amounts to 49.10% of that Fund's
revenues. 25% of sales tax revenue is dedicated to Capital Improvements - this amounts to $4,937,828 - which
does not flow through the General Fund.
* ** City of Everett budgets all street maintenance as part of a fund called general government. This fund includes
both street maintenance and General Fund activities. $10,343,164 of property tax revenues are used for either
capital projects or debt service. Criminal justice sales tax is segregated from General Government and received in
a different fund, which amounts to $1,366,880.
* * ** City of Yakima budgets a portion of sales tax dollars in a Law and Justice Capital Fund. Also, the street
maintenance operations are budgeted with General Fund activities in a fund called General Government.
11/04/04
5
7/15/04
Per Capita General Fund
Revenue
Seattle
Tacoma
Bellingham
Pasco
Spokane
Richland
Kennewick
Yakima
Federal Way
Spokane Valley
0
200
400
600
800
1000
6
Per Capita General Fund Revenue
City Property Tax Rates Per $1000 of Assessed Valuation
Spokane
Fairfield
Latah
Airway Heights
Rockford
Millwood
Spangle
Cheney
Medical Lake
Waverly
Spokane Valley
Liberty Lake
Deer Park
7/15/04
I
r
I
I
0.560804
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I I
2.2
2.101443
Ini
2.050335
3.02236
2.962460
2.947654
899314
2.7 I 758
2.64 95
2.610 24
2.585 :0
7437
3.422243
5
Tax Year 2004
0.50000 1.000000 1.500000 2.00000 2.50000 3.00000 3.50000 4.00000 7
0 0 0 0 0 0
10/25/04
Sales Tax Distribution
O State - 6.5%
■ City -0.85%
■ Transit - 0.6%
0 County - 0.15%
® PFD -0.1%
■ Criminal Justice - 0.1%
• Juvenile Detention - 0.1%
ci Total - 8.4%
* From 1.0% collected by city
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Business Category
# of
Businesses
Taxable Sales
Unknown
40
$ 3,996,088.12
0.28%
Other
126
$ 7,104,524.39
0.50%
Contracting
971
$ 89,869,651.97
6.31%
Manufacturing
196
$ 60,076,697.28
4.22%
Transportation /Communication /Utilities
95
$ 7,136,171.71
0.50%
Wholesaling
414
$ 72,834,955.80
5.12%
Retail Trade
1162
$ 1,072,374,649.40
75.33%
Finance /Insurance /Real Estate
59
$ 8,263,542.57
0.58%
Services
810
$ 101,419,943.26
7.12%
Government
11
$ 403,793.21
0.03%
$ 1,423,480,017.71
8/9/04
City of Spokane Valley
Gross Sales of Products by Category
4/1/2003 to 3/31/2004
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City of Spokane Valley
Sales Tax Receipts by Business Category -
4/1 /2003 to 3/31/2004
Business Category
# of Businesses
Sales Tax
Unknown
40
$ 33,627
0.28%
Retail Auto /Gas
132
$ 2,884,739
24.05%
Contracting
961
$ 756,573
6.31%
Agriculture & Mining
125
$ 59,785
0.50%
Retail
504
$ 3,021,120
25.19%
Manufacturing
191
$ 505,680
4.22%
Transportation /Communications /Utilities
96
$ 60,050
0.50%
Wholesale
409
$ 612,926
5.11%
Government
11
$ 18,641
0.16%
Retail Gen Merchandise
16
$ 2,117,508
17.65%
Finance /Insurance /Real Estate
57
$ 69,555
0.58%
Other Misc Retail
488
$ 1,001,592
8.35%
Services
795
$ 853,452
7.11%
Total
3825
$ 11,995,248
100.00%
8/20/04
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2004 $1 Average Property Tax
Distribution
The City
receives
$ 26.27 a
month in
property tax
from a
$150,000
home.
The County
receives
$18.88 /month
from a
$150,000
home.
8/23/04
School
Excess
$ .37
Fire Excess
$.11
Library
Excess $.01
City $ .13
State $ .19
Fire Dist -
$.09
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9/22/04
How much does a
$1.60 per thousand raise?
• $1.60 x 1,000.00 of valuation = $1.60
• $1.60 x 10,000.00 of valuation = $16.00
• $1.60 x 100,000.00 of valuation = $160.00
• $1.60 x 1,000,000.00 of valuation = $1,600.00
• $1.60 x 10,000,000.00 of valuation = $16,000.00
• $1.60 x 100,000,000.00 of valuation = $160,000.00
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OTHER CONSUMER CHOICES
Monthly Costs August 2004
*Basic
Telephone
Service
$20.00lmo
*Internet
Service
Provider
$15.00 /mo
*Monthly
charges
are after
installation
13
Other Consumer Choices
August 2004
Basic Cable TV
Premium Channels
Sewer Bill
Garbage Removal
Basic Telephone Service -1 line
Internet Service Provider
Cell Phone
TOTAL
*after installation
*$13.50/mo
*$29.99/mo
*$24.50/mo
$14.39/mo
$20.00/mo
*$15.00 /mo
*$30.00 /mo
$147.38/mo
9/22/04
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* Expenditures:
Debt Service: City Hall Rent,
Insurance Payment, Spokane
County Air Pollution Authority,
Consulting & Auditing, Election
Costs
Parks & Recreation_
6.3%
Library
8.0%
Planning & Community
Development
6.1%
General Govemment
13.5%
Public Works
2.5%
Operations & Administrative
Services
3.6%
Legislative Branch
0.8%
Legislative & Executive
Services
1.7%
City of Spokane
Valley
2004 General Fund
Expenditures
Public Safety
57.5%
City Services
9/22/04 15
8/23/04
Public Safety Analysis
% of
2004 Property Tax
Amended Revenues:
Service Description Budget $9,265,809
Law Enforcement Services
Sheriff Contract $11,690,000 126.16%
Emergency Mgmt 64,590 0.70%
Law Enf. Bldg Maint. 28,500 0.31%
Vehicle Decals 10,000 0.11%
Clothing & Uniforms 7,000 0.08%
Purchase of Law Enf. Bldg 28,500 0.31%
Vehicle Usage Costs 500 0.01%
Equipment Replacement Charge 5,500 0.06%
Subtotal 11,834,590 127.72%
Court Services
District Court 910,000 9.82%
Jury Management 5,000 0.05%
Public Defender 294,400 3.18%
Prosecutor 369,000 3.98%
Crime Victim Compensation 10,000 0.11%
Pretrial Services 24,000 0.26%
Probation Services 30,000 0.32%
Subtotal 1,642,400 17.73%
Jail Services
Jail Contract 210,000 2.27%
Work Release (Geiger) 48,000 0.52%
Subtotal 258,000 2.78%
Other
Animal Control 369,000 3.98%
Fines & Forfeitures Remittance 590,000 6.37%
Subtotal 959,000 10.35%
PUBLIC SAFETY TOTAL $14,693,990 158.58%
Multi -Year Financial Plan - General Fund
Six Year Forecast: Problem Statement #1
General Fund Revenues:
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Gambling Tax
Leasehold Excise Tax
Franchise Fees
State Shared Revenues
Planning & Building Fees
Fines & Forfeitures
Recreation Program Fees
Interfund Transfers
Investment Interest
Total General Fund
General Fund Expenditures:
Legislative
Executive & Legislative
Public Safety
Deputy City Manager
Finance
Legal
Human Resources
Public Works
Planning
Building
Library
Parks Admin
Recreation
Aquatics
Senior Center
CenterPlace
General Government
Total Goneral Fund
9/22/04
2005
Estimate
S 12,400,000 $
10,055,316
800,000
5,000
620,000
1,035,340
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
80,000
36,000
27,614,656
2006
Estim ate
12,750,000
10.255,869
800,000
5,000
626,200
1,061,224
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
50,000
28,173,793
2007
Estimate
$ 12,877,500
10.458,428
800,000
5,000
632,462
1,087,754
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
50,500
28,537,144
2008
Estimate
$ 13,150,000
10,663,012
800,000
5,000
638,787
1,114,948
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
51,005
29,048,252
2009
Estimate
$ 13,281,500 $
10,869,642
800,000
5,000
645,174
1,142,822
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
51,515
2010
Estim ate
13,414,315
11,078,339
800,000
5,000
651,626
1,171,392
1,300,000
1.200,000
90,000
42,500
52,030
29,421,153 $ 29,805,202
290,305 313,529 338,612 365,701 394,957 426,553
460,369 497.199 536,974 579,932 626,327 676,433
15,652,488 16,904,687 18,257,062 19,71 7,627 21 ,295,037 22,998,640
268,942 290,457 313,694 338,789 365,893 395,164
440,269 475,491 513,530 554,612 598,981 646,900
207,300 223,884 241,795 261,138 282,029 304,592
1 21 ,462 131.179 141 ,673 153,007 165,248 178,468
756,202 816,698 882,034 952,597 1.028,804 1,111,109
954,681 1 ,031 ,055 1,113,540 1 ,202,623 1.298,833 1.402,740
721,760 779,501 841,861 909,210 981,947 1,060,502
2,100,000 2,268,000 2,449,440 2,645,395 2,857,027 3,085,589
1,070,262 1,155,883 1,248,354 1,348,222 1,456,080 1.572,566
158,215 170,872 184,542 199,305 215,250 232,470
255,818 276,283 298,386 322,257 348,038 375,881
126,592 1 36,71 9 147,657 159,469 172,227 186,005
321,299 380,000 410,400 443,232 478,691 516,986
3,708,692 3,450,000 2,700,000 2,700,000 2,916,000 3.149,280
$ 27,614,656 $ 29,301,438 $ 30,619,553 $ 32,853,118 $ 35,481,367 $
38,319,876
17
Genered Fund Revenues/Expen
August 2004: Probllem State
2004
2005
2006
—a—Expenditures —o-- Revenues
2007
dftures
nt
2008
18
Street Fund: Six year Forecast
Problem Statement #2
Street Fund
Salaries, Wages & Benefits
Supplies
Spokane County Engineering Contrail
VUSDQT Street N3i ntenanoe - SR 290 & SR 27
Spokane County Street Maintenance Contrail
Minor Road Nai ntenanoe
Street Lighting/Signal Rye'
Consulting Services
SRTC
Interfund Transfers - Replacement
Total Expenditures
Revenue
Surplus/Deficit
6-Year Ran - Service Level Nstintained
2005
$198,354
$13,280
$400,000
$350,000
$2185,364
$300,000
$300,000
$36,000
$18,645
$3,801,643
$1,226,342
2006
$214,222
$14,342
$432000
$378,000
$2,360,193
$324,000
$324,000
so
$38,880
$20,137
$4,105,774
$1,200,000
($2,905,774)
2007
$231,360
$15,489
$466,560
$408,240
$2,549,008
$349,920
$349,920
so
$41,990
$21,748
$4,434,235
$1,200,000
_ ($3,234,235)
2008
$249,869
$16,728
$503,885
$440,899
$2,752,929
$377,914
$377,914
so
$45,349
$23,488
$4,788,975
$1,200,000
($3588,975)
2009
$269,859
$18,066
$544,196
$476,171
$2973,163
$408,147
$408,147
so
$48,977
$25,367
$5,172,093
$1,200,000
($3,972093)
2010
$291,448
$19,511
$587,732
$514,265
$3,211,016
$440,799
$440,799
so
$52,896
$27,396
$5,585,861
$1,200,000
($4,385,861)
9/22/04
Stre';t Fund: ; robIem Statement #2
$5,000,000
. $4,000,000
$6,500,000
86,000,000
$5,500,000 •-
$4,500,000 y--?
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
his s
T
Street Fund Operatin Not Capital Revenues /Expenditures
2007
2004 2005 2006
Expenditures Revenues
9/22/04 20
2008
Washington City Comparison
10/27/04
City
Federal Wa
Kent*
Everett **
Lakewood
Yakima * **
Spokan
Spokane Valle
Street Maint
Costs
$ 2,809,270
2,935,802
2,050,260
1,410,750
2,957,65
12,511,51
2,939,292
Miles
of
Road
257
72
290
18
258.1
100
42
Maint. Cost
Per Mile
$ 10,931.01
4,032.70
7,069.8
7,667.12
11,459.3
12,436.90
6,867.50
11 /4/04 21
Six Year Projected Shortfall Summary
Problem Statements #1, #2 and #3
affi 2007 200E3 20:9 2010
#1 General Furl $ - $(1,128,000) $(2,100,000) $ (3,805,000) $ (6,080,000) J8,515,000)
2 Stmt Fuld - (2,906,000) (3,235,000) (3,500,000) (3,875,000) (4,385,000)
#t3 Capital Needs:
Parks est. (150,000) (425,000) (450,000) (500,000) (500,000) (550,000)
Streets (700,000) (900,000) (900,000) (900,000) (900,000) (960,000)
COD'? (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000)
Tctal Capital (850,000) (1,426,000) (1,450,000) (1,500,000) (1,500,000) (1,600,000)
Total $ (850,000) $(54000) $(6785000) $ (8 $(11,535,000) $(14500,000)
11 /5/04 22
Managing Diminishing Resources
•
• Sound Financial Policies:
Maintaining stable budget during 2003/04
recession
Recognized by a credit rating agency for
sound management practices and
received A3 bond rating
Annual audit began August 2, 2004 and is
expected to be completed by November
15, 2004
Continued
10/21/04
23
9/25/04
Managing Diminishing Resources
continued
• Efficient Business Practices:
Leverage city funds with grants (received over $10
million in capital grants over the past year)
1. $8.1 Million Barker Road Bridge Replacement
2. $2.4 Million Barker Road Reconstruction
3. $146,000 24t" Ave. Sidewalk Project
Maximize use of volunteers
1. Averages1300 Hours of services /year — Senior
Center
2. 20,000 + hours S.C.O.P.E. Volunteer Hours
Use of technology to deliver services more efficiently
24
2004 Work Force Comparison:
The 15 Washington Communities with Population of ..
50,000 & Over
CITY
POPULATION
FULL -TIME
PART -TIME
Seattle
571,900
9473
899
Tacoma
196,300
3447
69
Spokane
197,400
2139
35
Bellevue
117,000
1163
62
Everett
95,470
1041
16
Vancouver
150,700
1016
25
Bellingham
69,850
750
57
Kent
84,210
748
34
Yakima
79,220
630
18
Renton
54,900
571
19
Kennewick
57,900
358
9
Federal Way
83,500
286
23
Shoreline
52,730
120
10
Lakewood
58,940
99
7
Spokane Valley
82,005
47
4
AVERAGE
1459
86
6/30/04
25
Source: Association of Washington Cities Survey: 2004
6/30/04
7/16/2004
26
2004 Work Force Comparison: Continued
• .
The 16 Washington Communities with Population of
30,000-49;999 ._
Olympia
42,860
548
44
Redmond
46,480
548
38
Richland
41,650
540
6
Auburn
45,355
443
2
Kirkland
45,630
419
40
Lynnwood
34,500
334
24
Bremerton
38,700
332
25
Puyallup
35,490
309
18
Longview
35,290
289
63
Edmonds
39,580
260
7
Bothell
32,900
237
10
Pasco
37,580
228
13
Lacey
32,240
196
9
University Place
30,720
66
4
Sammamish
35,930
59
2
Burien
31,480
40
13
AVERAGE
303
19.9
Source: Association of Washington Cities Survey: 2004
6/30/04
7/16/2004
26
9/22/04
Budget Challenges
General Fund
>Rising employee benefit costs —
medical insurance premiums,
retirement contributors, workers
compensation — substantially higher
than the rate of inflation
>Initiating savings by reducing
services and cost
27
Budget Approach
•:- Examine our business practices and
consolidate services where possible.
❖ Prioritize our services and programs based on
benefits derived by the community.
❖ Evaluate employee benefit costs /options (subject
to bargaining).
❖ Examine revenue options.
Minimize impact on the community when making
necessary revenue and service adjustments.
•
9/22/04
28
9/22/04
How to Participate
• Public comment at regular council
meetings
• Public comment at budget hearings
• Write /e -mail your concerns /comments
29
Six Year Projected Shortfall Summary
General Fund and Street Fund Only (Nor-Capital)
Operations:
#1 General Fund $
#2 Street Fund
11/504
MD5 2CM 20S/7 2MB 2CD2 2010
$ (1,128,000) $ (2,100,000) $ (3,805,000) $ (6,060,000) $ (8,515,000)
(2,905,000) (3,235,000) (3,590,000) (3,975,000) (4,385,000)
Total $ - $ (4,033,000) $ (5,335,000) $ (7,395,000) $ (10,035,000) $ (12,900,000)
30
Options for Reducing Service
Levels & Saving Money
Options
Eliminate Parks Maintenance (Mothball Parks)
Eliminate Recreation & Aquatics
Mothball CenterPlace (Build, but not open)
Eliminate Library Services
Eliminate Outside Agency Funding
Eliminate Animal Control Contract
Eliminate Code Enforcement
Limit Street Maintenance to $1.2 million /year
SUBTOTAL
*Reduce a # of Law Enf. Officers: # x $97,000 =
TOTAL COST SAVINGS
Possible
Savings
824,837
354,033
300,000
2,270,000
100,000
402,295
173,895
2,383,510
$ 6,808,570
* To save $800,000 by making law enforcement officer cuts, the formula
is $800,000 / $97,000 = 8.25 officers.
11 /5 /04
31
Year
General Fund
Shortfall
FTE Staff
Reduction
2005
--
--
2006
(1,128,000)
(11.6)
2007
(2,100,000)
(21.7)
2008
(3,805,000)
(39.2)
2009
(6,060,000)
(62.5)
2010
(8,515,000)
(87.8)
Six -Year General Fund Projected Shortfall:
Impact on Law Enforcement Staffing -
Service Level Outcome
Problem Statement #1
11/4/04
• Assumes 3%
annual growth in
cost of FTE
• Scenario
reduces 2005
law enforcement
workforce by
87% by 2010
32
Salaries, Wages & Benefits
... $19$,354
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Supplies
,, $13,280
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Spokane County Engineering Contract
x....$400;000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
WSDOT Street Maintenance - SR 290 & SR Z'
$350 000
$ 350, 000
$ 350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
Spokane County Street Maintenance Contract
.
$599,820
$599,820
$599,820
$599,820
$599,820
Mnor Road Maintenance
$306,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Street Lighting/Signal Power
$300,000
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
Consulting Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
SRTC
$36;000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Interfund Transfers - Replacement
., „,$18;645
Total Expenditure
$3,801,643
$1,199,820
$1,199,820
$1,199,820
$1,199,820
$1,199,820
Revenue
$1,223,312
$1,200,000 $1,200,000
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
Street Fund
6-Year Plan Based on Current Revenues
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Street Fund: Six Year Forecast
Problem Statement #2
Service Level Afforded by Current Revenues
9/22/04
$2,415
Fund Balanance
$1,5151 $1,6951 $1,8751 $2,0551. $2,235
33
Admissions tax (assumes 5 %)
$70,000
Business & Occupation (B &O) (assumes .1%
as conservative estimate; .2% is maximum)
$3,200,000
Business registration increase (assumes $50)
$111,000
Cable TV franchise fee increase (1 %
available)
$124,000
Gambling tax increase (reversion to 5% of
gross for punchcards, etc.)
$150,000
Utility tax (per percent)
$1,000,000
Joint venture
??
Sales tax increase for criminal justice —
countywide (.2% available)
$1,200,000
Local Revenue Options for Ongoing Operations
— Initial Annual Estimates
34
9/22/04
Multi -Year Financial Plan - General Fund
Six Year Forecast: Utility Tax 6%
General Fund Revenues:
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Gambling Tax
Leasehold Excise Tax
Utility Tax 6%
Franchise Fees
State Shared Revenues
Planning & Building Fees
Fines & Forfeitures
Recreation Program Fees
Interfund Transfers
Investment Interest
Total General Fund
General Fund Expenditures:
Legislative
Executive & Legislative
Public Safety
Deputy City Manager
Finance
Legal
Human Resources
Public Works
Planning
Building
Library
Parks Admin
Recreation
Aquatics
Senior Center
CenterPlace
General Government
Transfer to Street Fund
Total General Fund
2005
Estimate
$ 12,400,000 S
9,800,000
800.000
5,000
6,000,000
620.000
1,035,340
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
80,000
36,000
33,359,340
290,305
460,369
15,652,488
268,942
440,269
207,300
121,462
756,202
954,681
721,760
2,100,000
1,070,262
158,215
255,818
126,592
321,299
5,706,865
2,542,802
5 32,155,651 $
2006
Estimate
12,750,000
9.998,000
800,000
5,000
6,120,000
626,200
1,061,224
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
50,000
34,035,924
313,529
497,199
16,904,687
290,457
475,491
223,884
131,179
816,698
1,031,055
779,501
2,268,000
1,155,883
170,872
276,283
136,719
380,000
1,880,000
6,236,829
33,968,266
2007
Estimate
$ 12,877,500 $ 13,150,000 $ 13,281,500 $
10,197,980 10,399,960 10,603,960
800,000 800,000 800,000
5,000 5,000 5,000
6,242,400 6,367,248 6,494,593
632,462 838,787 645,175
1,087,755 1,114,949 1,142,823
1,293,000 1,293,000 1,293,000
1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000
90,000 90,000 90,000
42,500 42.500 42,500
50,500 51,005 51,515
34,519,097 35,152,449 35,650,066 $
338,611
536,975
18,257,062
313,694
513,530
241,795
141,673
882,034
1,113,539
841,861
2,449,440
1,248,354
184,542
298,386
147,657
410,400
1,990,000
4,561,226
$ 34,470,779
2008
Estimate
365.700
579,933
19,717,627
338,790
554,612
261,139
153,007
952,597
1,202,622
909,210
2,645,395
1,348,222
199,305
322,257
159,470
443,232
2,092,000
2,843,996
$ 35,089,114
2009
Estimate
394,956
626,328
21,295,037
365,893
598,981
282,030
165,248
1,028,805
1,298,832
981,947
2,857,027
1,456,080
215,249
348,038
172,228
478,691
2,211,000
823,934
$ 35,600,304
2010
Estimate
13,414,315
10,810,000
800,000
5,000
6,624,485
651,627
1,171,394
1,300,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
52,030
36,161,351
426,552
676,434
22,998,640
395,164
646,899
304,592
178,468
1,111,109
1,402,739
1,060,503
3,085,589
1,572,566
232,469
375,881
186,006
516,986
2,340,000
S 37,510,597
35
Street Fun
Beginning Fund Bal
Transfer from G
Motor Fuel Ta
Expenditure
Ending Fund Bal
10 -26 -04
Street Fund Analysis
Utility Tax 6%
9/20/04
200
Estimat
2,511,78
2,542,80
1,200,000
6,254,58
200 200
Estimat Estimat
2,452,94
6,236,82
1,200,000
9,889,77
5,783,99
4,561,22
1,200,000
11,545,22
200
Estimat
7,110,98
2,843,99
1,200,000
11,154,98
200 2010
Estimat Estimat
6,366,00 3,217,850
823,93
1,200,000 1,200,000
8,389,94 4,417,850
3,801,64 4,105,77 4,434,23 4,788,97 5,172,09 5,585,861
2,452,94 5,783,99 7,110,98 6,366,00 3,217,850 1,168,011
36
Multi -Year Financial Plan - General Fund
Six Year Forecast: Utility Tax 5%
General Fund Revenues:
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Gambling Tax
Leasehold Excise Tax
Utility Tax 5%
Franchise Fees
State Shared Ravonues
Planning & Building Fees
Fines & Forfeitures
Recreation Program Fees
Interfund Transfers
Investment Interest
Total General Fund
General Fund Expenditures:
Legislative
Executive & Legislative
Public Safety
Deputy City Manager
Finance
Legal
Human Resources
Public Works
Planning
Building
Library
Parks Admirt
Recreation
Aquatics
Senior Center
CenterPlace
General Government
Transfer to Street Fund
Total General Fund
9/22/04
2005
Estimate
$ 12,400,000 $
9,800,000
800,000
5,000
5,000,000
620,000
1,035,340
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
80,000
38,000
32
290,305
460,369
15,652,488
268,942
440,269
207,300
121,462
756,202
954,681
721.760
2,100,000
1,070,262
158,215
255,818
126,592
321,299
5,706,885
1,642,802
$ 31,255,651
2006
Estimate
12,750,000
9,998,000
800,000
5,000
5,100,000
626,200
1,061,224
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
50,000
33,015,924
313,529
497,199
16,904,687
290,457
475,491
223,884
131,179
816,698
1,031,055
779,501
2,268,000
1,155,883
170,872
276,283
136,719
380,000
1,880,000
5,218,829
$ 32,950,266
2007
Estimate
$ 12,877,500
10,197,980
800,000
5,000
5,202,000
632,462
1,087,755
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
50,500
33,478,697
338,611
536,975
18,257,062
313,694
513,530
241,795
141,873
882,034
1,113,539
841,861
2,449,440
1,248,354
184,542
298,386
147,657
410,400
1.990,000
3,522,866
$ 33,432,419
2008
Estimate
$ 13,150,000
10,399.960
800,000
5.000
5,306,040
638,787
1,114,949
1,293,000
1,200,000
90.000
42,500
51,005
34,091,241
365,700
579,933
19,717,627
338,790
554,612
261,139
153,007
952,597
1,202,622
909,210
2,645,395
1,348,222
199,305
322,257
159,470
443,232
2,092,000
1,784,869
$ 34,029,987
2009
Estimate
$ 13,281,500
10,603,960
800,000
5,000
5,412,161
645,175
1,142,823
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
51,515
34
394,956
626,328
21,295,037
365,893
598,981
282,030
165,248
1,028,805
1,298,832
981,947
2,857,027
1,456,080
215,249
348,038
172.228
478,691
2,211,000
$ 34,776,370
2010
Estimate
$ 13,414,315
10,810,000
800,000
5.000
5,520,404
651,627
1,171,394
1,300,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
52,030
$ 35,057,270
426,552
676,434
22,998,640
395,164
646,899
304,592
178,468
1,111,109
1,402,739
1,060,503
3,085,589
1,572.566
232.469
375.881
186,006
516,986
2,340,000
$ 37,510,597
37
Street Fun
Beginning Fund Bal 2,511,78 1,552,94 3,865,99 4,154,62 2,350,52 (1,621,571)
Transfer from G 1,642,80 5,218,82 3,522,86 1,784,86
Motor Fuel Ta 1,200,00 1,200,00 1,200,00 1,200,00 1,200,00 1,200,00
5,354,58 7,971,77 8,588,86 7,139,49 3,550,52 (421,571)
10 -26 -04
Street Fund - Utility Tax 5%
9 -20 -04
200 200 200 200 200 201
Estimat Estimat Estimat Estimat Estimat Estimat
Expenditure 3,801,64 4,105,77 4,434,23 4,788,97 5,172,09 5,585,861
Ending Fund Bal 1,552,94 3,865,99 4,154,62 2,350,52 (1,621,571) (6,007,432)
38
General Fund Revenues:
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Gambling Tax
Leasehold Excise Tax
Utility Tax 4%
Franchise Fees
State Shared Revenues
Planning & Building Fees
Fines & Forfeitures
Recreation Program Fees
Intcrfund Transfers
Investment Interest
Total General Fund
General Fund Expenditures:
Legislative
Executive & Legislative
Public Safety
Deputy City Manager
Finance
Legal
Human Resources
Public Works
Planning
Building
Library
Parks Admin
Recreation
Aquatics
Senior Center
CenterPlace
General Government
Transler to Street Fund
Total General Fund
9/22/04
Multi -Year Financial Plan - General Fund
Six Year Forecast: Utility Tax 4%
2005
Estimate
$ 12.400,000 $
9,800,000
800.000
5.000
4,000,000
620,000
1,035,340
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
80,000
38,000
31.359.340
290,305
460,369
15.652,488
268,942
440,269
207,300
121.462
756,202
954,681
721,760
2,100,000
1,070,262
158,215
255,818
126,592
321,299
5,706.885
742,802
$ 30,355,651 $
2006
Estimate
12,750,000
9,998,000
800,000
5,000
4.080,000
626,200
1,061,224
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
50,000
31,995,924
313,529
497,199
16,904,687
290,457
475,491
223,884
131,179
816,698
1,031,055
779,501
2,268,000
1,155,883
170,872
276,283
136,719
380.000
1,880,000
4,200,829
31,932,266
2007
Estimate
$ 12,877,500
10,197,980
800.000
5,000
4,161,600
632,462
1,087,755
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
50,500
32,438,297
2008
Estimate
$ 13,150,000 $
10,399,980
800,000
5,000
4,244,832
638,787
1,114,949
1,293,000
1,200,000
90.000
42.500
51,005
33,030,033
2009
Estimate
13,281,500 5
10,603,900
800,000
5.000
4,329,729
645,175
1,142,823
1,293,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
51,515
33,485,202 $
338,611 365,700 394,956
536,975 579,933 626,328
18,257,062 19,717,627 21,295,037
313,694 338,790 365,893
513.530 554,612 598,981
241,795 261,139 282,030
141,673 153,007 165,248
882,034 952,597 1,028,805
1,113,539 1,202,622 1,298,832
841,881 909,210 981,947
2,449,440 2,645,395 2,857,027
1,248,354 1,348.222 1,450,080
184,542 199.305 215,249
298,386 322.257 348,038
147,657 159,470 172,228
410,400 443,232 478,691
1,990,000 2,092,000 2,211,000
2,484,506 725,742
$ 32,394,059 5 32,970 $ 34,776,370 $
37,510,597
2010
Estimate
13,414,315
10,810,000
800,000
5,000
4,416,324
651,627
1,171,394
1,300,000
1,200,000
90,000
42,500
52,030
33,953,190
426,552
676,434
22,998,640
395,164
646,899
304,592
178,468
1,111,109
1,402,739
1,060,503
3,085,589
1,572,566
232,469
375,881
186,006
516,986
2,340,000
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Street Fun
Beginning Fund Bal 2,511,78
Transfer from G 742,80
Motor Fuel Ta 1,200,00
Expenditure
Ending Fund Bal
10 -26 -04
Multi -Year Financial Plan
Utility Tax 4%
9 -20 -04
200
Estimat
4,454,58
200 200 200
Estimat Estimat Estimat
652,94
4,200,82
1,200,00
6,053,77
3,801,64 4,105,77
652,94 1,947,99
200 201
Estimat Estimat
1,947,99 1,198,26 (1,664,965) (5,637,058)
2,484,50 725,74 - -
1,200,00 1,200,00 1,200,00 1,200,00
5,632,50 3,124,01 (464,965) (4,437,058)
4,434,23 4,788,97 5,172,09 5,585,861
1,198,26 (1,664,965) (5,637,058) (10,022,919)
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 11 -09 -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: Unfinished Business: First Reading Proposed Utility Tax Ordinance
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: When a motion is laid on the table (set aside temporarily), or
tabled to a date certain, members must take it from the table by the end of the designated
meeting or it dies. Anyone can make this motion; it needs a second and is not debatable. If
adopted, the motion that was tabled is now before the assembly.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: This matter was presented to Council at the October
26, 2004 Council meeting. At that meeting, Utility Tax Ordinance 04 -045 was scheduled for a
first reading. It was moved by Councilmember Denenny and seconded by Councilmember
Munson to advance Ordinance 04 -045 to a second reading. After an overview by Finance
Director Thompson explaining the reasons to explore the possibility of a utility tax, council
discussion, and public comment, the motion was tabled (to move the ordinance to a second
reading) to November 9, 2004 to allow continued discussion and public participation over the
next several council meetings. The motion to table was approved unanimously.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
1. Move to take from the table, the motion relating to the first reading of proposed utility tax
ordinance 04 -045.
2. Vote on taking the motion from the table. If — yes — the motion is taken from the table.
3. The original motion may then be further discussed.
4. The last pending motion was: to advance Ordinance 04 -045 to a second reading.
5. Vote on the pending motion; or in the alternative, it may be withdrawn or amended.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS Proposed Ordinance 04 -045
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CITY 1 OFSPO SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNT ` WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 04 -045
AN ORDINANCE OF '1 J±E CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, i STABi IS.HTNG A UTILITY TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF
SPOKANE VALLEY, PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
THEREOF INCLUDING CiVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND OTHER
MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, the State of Washington pursuant to RCW 35A.82.020 and RCW 35.21.870 has
authorized code cities to raise revenue for the privilege of conducting certain utility businesses in the City
and use the revenues to maintain the services, duties and obligations of the City; and
WHEREAS, a excise utility tax may be imposed upon gross receipts of a business provided the
tax is uniform in its application; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide for a City /Utility Tax as authorized by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County,
Washington, do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Definitions, Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words, phrases
and terms used in this Ordinance shall have the following meanings:
A. "Cellular Telephone Service" means a two -way voice and data
telephone /telecommunications system based in whole or substantially in part on wireless radio
communications which is not subject to regulation by the Washington State Utilities and
Transportation Commission (WUTC). This includes cellular mobile service. The definition of
cellular mobile service includes other wireless radio communications services such as specialized
mobile radio (SMR), Personal communications services (PCS), and any other evolving wireless
radio communications technology which accomplishes a purpose similar to cellular mobile
service.. Cellular Telephone Service is included within the definition of "Telephone Business" for
the purposes of this Ordinance.
13. "City Manager" means the City Manager and designees.
C. "Competitive Telephone Service" means the providing by any Person of
telecommunications equipment or apparatus, or service related to that equipment or apparatus
such as repair or maintenance service, if the equipment or apparatus is of a type which can be
provided by Persons that are not subject to regulation as telephone companies under Title 80
RCW and for which a separate charge is made.
D. "Gas Distribution Business" means the business of operating a plant or system for the
production or distribution for hire or sale of gas, whether manufactured or natural.
E. "Light and Power Business" means the business of operating a plant or system for the
generation, production, distribution or furnishing of electrical energy for hire or sale and/or for
the wheeling of ele.ctric.ity.
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F. "Solid Waste" means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semisolid wastes
including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, swill, sewage sludge,
demolition and construction waste, abandoned vehicles or parts thereof.
G. "Solid Waste Collection Business" means every person who receives Solid Waste or
recyclable materials for transfer, storage, or disposal including but not limited to all collection
services, public or private solid waste disposal sites, transfer stations, and similar operations.
H. "Gross Income" means the value proceeding or accruing from the sale of tangible
property or service and receipts (including all sums earned or charged, whether received or not)
by reason of investment of capital in the business engaged in (including rentals, royalties, interest
and other emoluments however designated) excluding receipts or proceeds from the sale or use of
real property or any interest therein and the proceeds from the sale of notes, bonds, mortgages, or
other evidences of indebtedness, or stocks and the like and without any deduction on account of
the cost of the property sold, cost of materials used, labor costs, interest or discount paid, or any
expenses whatsoever, and without any deduction on account of losses. Further deductions and
exceptions from Gross Income upon which the fee or tax described in this Ordinance is computed
are set forth in Section 6.
I. "Pager Service" means service provided by means of an electronic device which has the
ability to send or receive voice or digital messages transmitted through the local telephone
network, via satellite or any other form of voice or data transmission. "Pager Service" is included
within the definition of "Telephone Business" for purposes of this Ordinance.
J. "Person or Persons" means persons of either sex, firms, co- partnerships, corporations,
limited liability companies, and other associations, whether acting by themselves or through
servants, agents or employees.
K. "Stormsewer Business" means the collection of storm or surface water through drains,
channels and facilities controlled by the City including treatment and disposal facilities all as
described and set forth in City of Spokane Valley Ordinance No. 31.
L. "Taxpayer" means any Person liable for the license fee or tax imposed by this Ordinance.
M. "Tax Year or Taxable Year" means (1) the year commencing January 1st and ending on
December 3 lst, of such year, or (2) the Taxpayer's fiscal year when permission is obtained from
the City Manager to use that period as the tax year.
N. "Telephone Business" means the business of providing access to a local telephone
network, local telephone network switching service, toll service or coin telephone services or
providing telephonic, video, data or similar communication or transmission for hire, via a local
telephone network, toll line or channel cable, microwave, or similar communication or
transmission system. The term includes cooperative or farmer line telephone companies or
associations operating an exchange. Telephone Business also includes Cellular Telephone
Service. Telephone Business does not include the providing of Competitive Telephone Service,
the providing of Cable Telephone Service, nor the providing of broadcast services by radio and
Telephone stations.
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Section 2. Utility Tax Levied - Rate. There is levied on and shall be collected from every
Person a tax for the act or privilege of engaging in utility business activities, measured by multiplying the
below respective rates against Gross Income as follows:
A. Telephone Business. Upon every Person engaged in or carrying on any Telephone
Business (including Cellular Telephone Service and Pager Service) within the City a fee or tax
equal to six percent (6 %) of the total Gross Income from such business in the City. Tax liability
imposed under this Section shall not apply to that portion of Gross Lncome derived from charges
to another telecommunications company, as defined in RCW 80.04.010, for connecting fees,
switching charges, or carrier access charges relating to intrastate toll telephone services, or for
access to, or charges for, interstate services, or charges for network telephone service that is
purchased for the purpose of resale.
B. Natural or Manufactured Gas. Upon every Person engaged in the Gas Distribution
Business or carrying on the business of transmitting, distributing, selling, brokering and
furnishing natural and /or manufactured gas, a tax equal to six percent (6 %) of the total Gross
income from such business in the City.
C. Solid Waste. Upon every Person engaged in the Solid Waste Collection Business or
carrying on the business of collecting Solid Waste, recyclable materials or yard waste, a tax equal
to six percent (6 %) of the total Gross Income from such business in the City, but not including
income from the sale of recyclable materials or yard waste.
D. Lir.tht. and Power (Electricity). Upon every Person engaged in the Light and Power
Business or carrying on the business of selling, furnishing, or transmitting electric energy, a tax
equal to six percent (6 %) of the total Gross Income from such business in the City.
E. Storm and Surface Water. Upon every Person engaged in or carrying on the business of
operating a public Stormwater Business, a tax equal to six percent (6 %) of the total Gross Income
from such business in the City.
Section 3. Allocation of Income - Cellular Telephone Service.
A. Service Address. Payments by a customer for the telephone service from telephones
without a fixed location shall be allocated among taxing jurisdictions to the location of the
customer's principal service address during the period for which the tax applies.
B. Presumption. There is a presumption that the service address a customer supplies to the
Taxpayer is current and accurate, unless the Taxpayer has actual knowledge to the contrary.
C. Roaming Phones. When the service is provided while a subscriber is roaming outside the
subscriber's normal cellular network area, the Gross Income shall be assigned consistent with the
Taxpayer's accounting system to the location of the originating cell site of the call, or to the
location of the main cellular switching office that switched the call.
D. Dispute Resolution. If there is a dispute between or among the City and one or more
other cities, as to the service address of a customer who is receiving Cellular Telephone Services
and the dispute is not resolved by negotiation among the parties, then the dispute shall be
resolved by the City and the other city or cities by submitting the issue for settlement to the
Association of Washington Cities (AWC). Once. the taxes on the disputed revenues have been
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paid to one of the contesting cities, the Cellular Telephone Service company shall have no further
liability with respect to additional taxes on the disputed revenues so long as it changes its billing
records for future revenues to comport with the settlement facilitated by AWC.
B. City Manager Authority. The City Manager is authorized to represent the City in
negotiations with other cities for the proper allocation of Cellular Telephone Service taxes
imposed pursuant to this Ordinance. Any agreement with respect to the allocation of the Cellular
Telephone Service taxes shall receive the final approval of the City Council.
Section 4. Remittance.
A. Monthly Remittance. The tax imposed by this Ordinance shall be collected reported and
remitted to the City monthly on or before the last clay of the subsequent month. If a Taxpayer
commences to engage in business at any time other than the first day of the month, then the
Taxpayer's first return and tax payment shall be based upon and cover the portion of the month
during which the Taxpayer engaged in business.
13. Returns. The remittance shall be in legal tender and shall be accompanied by a return on
a form to be provided and prescribed by the City. The Taxpayer shall be required to swear or
affirm in writing on the return that the information therein given is full and true and that the
Taxpayer knows it to be so. if the total tax for which any Person is liable under this Ordinance is
not reasonably expected to exceed $100 in any month, the Taxpayer may file a written request
with the City Manager to file and pay taxes due under this Ordinance annually. Such requests are
subject to approval by the City Manager.
Section 5. Taxpayer engaged in more than one business. Any Person engaged in, or
carrying on more than'one activity or business subject to the tax imposed by this Ordinance, shall pay the
tax so imposed on each such business or activity.
Section 6. Deductions. in computing the tax imposed by this Ordinance, the following may
be deducted from the measure of the tax:
A. Adjustments made to a billing or to a customer account or to a telecommunications
company accrual account in order to reverse a billing or charge that had been made as a result of
third -party fraud or other crime and for which the Taxpayer can provide documentation to the
City.
B. All cash discounts allowed and actually granted to customers of the Taxpayer during the
tax year and for which the Taxpayer can provide documentation to the City.
C. Amounts derived from transactions in interstate or foreign commerce, or from business
done for the government of the United States, its officers or agents in their official capacity, and
any amount paid by the Taxpayer to the United States or the State of Washington, as excise taxes.
D. The amount of credit losses actually sustained by Taxpayers whose regular books are
kept on an accrual basis.
E. Amounts derived from business which the City is prohibited from taxing under the
Constitution or the laws of this State or the United States.
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Section 7. Record Retention Requirements. It shall be the duty of every Person liable for
payment of the tax hereunder to obtain an occupation license, as prescribed by Spokane Valley Municipal
Code 5.05.020, and to keep and preserve for a period of five years such books and records as will
accurately reflect the amount of Gross Income from the business, and from which can be determined the
amount of any tax for which the Person may be liable under the provisions of this Ordinance. The term
"books and records" as used in this section includes but is not limited to copies of the Taxpayer's Federal
income tax returns, Federal excise tax returns, State of Washington excise tax returns, and copies of
income tax and excise tax audits made by the United States or the State of Washington and furnished to
such Person. The Taxpayer's books and records shall be available for examination at all reasonable times
by the City Manager and his or her duly authorized.
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In the case of any Taxpayer who does not keep the necessary books and records within the City
for examination, it shall be sufficient if such Person produce the same within the City as instructed or
required by the. City Manager
Any Taxpayer who fails, neglects, or refuses to produce such books and records in accordance
with this Ordinance, or fails to file a return, in addition t:o being subject to other civil and criminal
penalties provided by this Ordinance, is subject to a tax assessment in an amount determined by the City
Manager in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, which tax assessment shall be deemed
prima facie correct and shall be the amount of fee or tax owing to the City by the Taxpayer unless the
Person can prove otherwise by competent evidence. The Taxpayer shall be notified by certified mail of
the amount of tax assessment imposed pursuant to this Section, together with any penalty and/or interest
due, and the total of such amounts shall thereupon become immediately due and payable.
Section 8. Tax Delinquency -- Unlawful Acts.
A. Penalties and Interest. For each payment due, if such payment is not made by the due
date thereof, there shall be added penalty and interest as follows:
(1) If paid 1 - 10 days late, there shall be a penalty of 5% added to the amount of tax
due.
(2) If paid 11 - 20 days late, there shall be a penalty of 7% added to the amount of
tax due.
(3) if paid 21 - 30 days late, there shall be a penalty of 10% added to the amount of
tax due.
(4) If paid 31 - 60 days late, there shall be a penalty of 15% added to the amount of
tax due.
(5) In addition to the above penalty, the City shall charge the Taxpayer interest on all
taxes due at the rate of one percent (1 %) per month or portion thereof that said amounts
are past due.
(6) The tax imposed by this Ordinance, and all penalties and interest thereon, shall
constitute a debt to the City, and may be collected by court proceedings in the same
manner as any other debt which remedy shall be in addition to all other available
remedies. Any judgment entered in favor of the City may include an award to the City of
all court and collection costs including attorneys' fees to the extent permitted by law.
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Amounts delinquent more than sixty days niay be assigned to a third party for collection,
in which case the amount of any collection charges shall be in addition to all other
amounts owed. Amounts due shall not be considered paid until the City has received
payment for the full amount due or has discharged the amount due and not paid.
B. Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for any Person liable for the tax imposed by this Ordinance
to fail to pay the tax when due or for any Person, firm, or corporation to make any false or
fraudulent return or any false statement in connection with the return.
C. Criminal Penalties. Any Person who intentionally violates any provision of this
Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof punished pursuant to
state law or City ordinance.
Section 9. Ouitting, Selling. or Transferring Business. Whenever any Taxpayer quits
business, or sells out, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of such business, any tax payable under this
Ordinance shall become immediately due and payable, and such Taxpayer shall, within ten (10) days
thereafter, make a return and pay the tax due; and any Person who becomes a successor shall become
liable for the full amount of any unpaid tax, interest, and penalties and shall withhold from the purchase
price an amount sufficient to pay any tax due from the Taxpayer until such time as the Taxpayer shall
produce a receipt from the City showing payment in full of any tax due or a certificate that no tax is due.
If such tax, interest or penalty has not been paid by the Taxpayer within 10 days from the date of such
sale, exchange, or disposal, the successor shall become liable for the payment of the full amount of tax,
interest and penalties. The successor's liability shall be limited to the purchase price or fair market value
of the business purchased if no cash transaction took place. No successor shall be liable for any tax due
from the Taxpayer from whom the successor has acquired a business or stock of goods if the successor
gives written notice to the City Manager of such acquisition and no assessment is issued by the City
Manager within six (6) months of receipt of such notice against the former operator of the business.
Taxpayer's account will remain on an active status and be subject to all taxes, penalties, and interest until
such time as the City Manager is notified in writing that the Taxpayer has discontinued business activity
within the City. Nothing in this Ordinance is intended nor shall it be construed to prohibit the successor
from engaging in business in the City pending resolution of the successor's tax liability.
Section 10. Tax Not Exclusive. The tax levied herein shall be additional to any license fee or
tax imposed or levied under any other law or under any other ordinance of the City.
Section 11. Rate Changes. No change in the rate of tax upon Persons engaging in the
business of furnishing natural gas or in the Telephone Business, including Cellular Telephone Service,
shall apply to business activities occurring before the effective date of the change. Furthermore, except
for a change in the tax rate authorized by RCW 35.21.870, no change in the rate of the tax on the business
of furnishing natural gas or the Telephone Business may take effect sooner than sixty (60) days following
the enactment of the ordinance establishing the change. The City shall send to each Cellular Telephone
Service company at the address on its occupation license, a copy of any ordinance changing the rate of tax
upon Cellular Telephone Service promptly upon its enactment.
Section 12. Appeal Procedure. Any Taxpayer aggrieved by the amount of the fee or tax
found by the City Manager to be required under the provisions of this Ordinance may, upon full payment
of the amount assessed, appeal from such finding by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk
within fourteen (14) days from the date such Taxpayer was given notified in writing of such amount. The
Clerk shall, as soon as practicable, fix a time and place for the hearing of such appeal before the Hearing
Examiner, which time shall be not more than sixty (60) days after the filing of the notice of appeal, and
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shall cause a notice of the time and place thereof to be delivered or mailed to the appellant. At such
hearing before the Hearing Examiner, the Taxpayer shall be entitled to be heard and to introduce evidence
in his or her own behalf. The Hearing Examiner shall render a decision, together with findings of fact and
conclusions of law, based upon the evidence presented at the time of the hearing and all material on fil in
the case. The Hearing Examiner's decisions shall indicate the correct amount of the fee or tax owing. The
Hearing Examiner's decision shall be final. The appellant or the City may appeal the decision of the
Hearing Examiner to the Superior Court of Washington in and for Spokane County within thirty (30) days
after the date of the Hearing Examiner's decision. The Hearing Examiner may, by subpoena, require the
attendance of any Person, and may also require hint /her to produce any pertinent books and records. Any
Person served with such subpoena shall appear at the time and place therein stated and produce the books
and records required, if any, and shall testify truthfully under oath administered by the Hearing Examiner
as to any matter required of him/her pertinent to the appeal, and it shall be unlawful for him /her to fail or
refuse so to do.
Section 13. Over or - Underpayment of Tax. In the event that any Person makes an
overpayment, and within two years of the date of such overpayment makes application for a refund or
credit, the Person's claims shall be allowed and a refund made by the City upon determination by the City
Manager that no other sums are owed by the Person to the City. If a Person determines that the tax has
been underpaid and without notice by any party pays the amount due to the City, such amount shall not be
subject to penalty.
Section 14. Severability. 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.
Section 15. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
date of publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City, and the
taxes imposes herein shall take effect February 1, 2005.
ATTEST:
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley this _ day of
, 2004.
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Interim City Attorney, Stanley M. Schwartz
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
Mayor, Michael DeVleming
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Meeting Date: November 9, 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 : Update on Park Maintenance Service Proposals
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On May 25, 2004, Council selected park
maintenance services as one of two areas for the City's managed competition pilot project.
BACKGROUND: Per Council direction, the Parks and Recreation Department advertised for
contracted year -round maintenance of City parks, open space, playing fields and other facilities.
A mandatory pre - submittal meeting and facility inspection was held September 9, 2004 with
nine firms attending. The written Proposals were due October 1, 2004. Four proposals were
received.
A selection team comprised of Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director, Nina Regor,
Deputy City Manager; Neil Kersten, Public Works Director; and Morgan Koudelka,
Administrative Analyst has been reviewing the proposals.
A summary of the proposals will be presented at the meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Review and discussion of options.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None for 2004. The proposals are for 2005 and beyond.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS Power Point
October 13, 2004 Letter from Mike Jackson to Doug Chase at Spokane Co.
October 15, 2004 Letter from Doug Chase to Mike Jackson
• Ualley
October 13, 2004
Doug Chase
Spokane County
Parks Recreation & Golf
404 North Havana
Spokane, WA 99202
Dear Mr. Chase,
RECEIVED
OCT t4 m
11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 • Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.688 -0182 • Fax: 509.688 -0188 • parksandrec ®spokanevalley.org
Thank you for submitting a proposal to the City o.f Spokane Valley for park maintenance.
In reviewing your Cost Proposal, the Selection Committee noted that you included
additional conditions that are not part of the City's Request for Proposal (RFP). The
additional conditions, as briefly outlined below, appear to make the County's proposal
non - responsive. Your response to the following will assist us in making that
determination.
In Paragraph 1, on the final page of your proposal, you have added language that
stipulates that if the City selects Spokane County for park maintenance, the City m ust
also agree to contract with the County for aquatic services. This paragraph also requires
that if the City is to contract with Spokane County for aquatics, the City would be asked
to obtain a separate insurance policy and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Spokane
County (and others) for their activities related to aquatic services. Because aquatic
services are not included in the RFP, it appears they cannot be a consideration in the
award of the park services proposals. If however, there is legal foundation or other
rational for the conditions you have noted, the Selection Committee would be interested
in receiving that information.
The final paragraph of your proposal states, "The proposal submitted by the County is not
for a fixed cost ". This paragraph discusses a reimbursement of actual cost very similar, if
not identical, to the City and the County's current contract. Again, if there is legal
foundation, or other rational that will assist the City in determining if your proposal is
responsive, please let us know.
In order to ensure every consideration of the County's submittal, I would appreciate your
review of the above as well as any additional information that might impact the City's
decision. I would appreciate hearing frorn you in 3 business days. If you feel the time is
inadequate, please let me know.
Parks an
ecreation Director
October 15, 2004
Dear Mike,
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Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director
City of Spokane Valley
11707 East Sprague
Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF
Doug Chase, Director
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OCT 1 5 2004
Please accept this letter as a response to your letter dated October 13 2004. Within your letter,
you explain concerns and seek additional information in the form of reasoning, or "rational"
behind two of the exceptions listed in the cost proposal submitted to the City of Spokane Valley
as part of the County's proposal to provide park maintenance services.
The two exceptions at issue were included within the proposal as a result of a policy decision
made by a majority of the Board of Spokane County Commissioners Thursday, September 30
2004. This policy decision provides consistency with all other Spokane County service contracts
presently in place between Spokane County and other municipalities including the City of
Spokane Valley. This policy decision was determined by the Board to be in the best interest of
the Citizens of Spokane County, including those, which reside in the City of Spokane Valley.
During the discussion surrounding this decision, it was discussed that in the event a
governmental agency were to provide a "fixed - cost" proposal to another governmental agency
(for a sizable amount of services), ultimately, there arc only two outcomes that can take place:
• One governmental agency would end up paying more than actual cost to another for
governmental services, which some have argued becomes a "gifting of public funds
issue" or,
• One governmental agency would end up charging less than actual cost, creating a
situation where that governmental agency would be financially supporting services of the
other, again, creating a situation which some have argued becomes a "gifting of public
funds issue ".
In summary, strong feelings were expressed in regard to the inappropriateness (legally or
otherwise) for one government agency to profit from another.
404 North Havana • Spokane, Washington 99202.4663 • Telephone (509) 477 -4730 Fax: (509) 477 -2454
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In the event the City determines the County's Proposal to be "non- responsive ", on behalf of the
Spokane County Parks and Recreation Department, 1 would like to wish the City the best with all
future park and recreation endeavors, and express how much myself and my staff have enjoyed
assisting the City through the provision of park maintenance and aquatic services in 2003 and
2004. Under any and all circumstances, I look forward to continuing the positive, professional
relationship that we have enjoyed between our two departments.
Sincerely,
Dou "Chase D' •ector
Spo ane Cou Parks and Recreation
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cc. Board of Spokane Count Commissioners
Marshall Farnell, Spokane County Chief Executive Officer
Managed Competition
Parks Maintenance Services
Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director
November 9, 2004
Background
• The City of Spokane Valley currently contracts
with Spokane County for park maintenance
services. The current agreement terminates on
December 31, 2004.
• Contract performance has been acceptable, with
continual adjustments but no major problems or
omissions.
• Park Maintenance is one of the pilot projects in
the Managed Competition Program.
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Request for Proposal
• A Request for Proposal was released and advertised in August 2004, with a
deadline of October 1. The RFP was a comprehensive document. Only one
addendum was issued.
• The RFP covers all aspects of park maintenance on all park properties
Including but not limited to:
— Lawn care — mowing, trimming, edging, raking, seeping, washing, spraying for
weeds, aerating, fertilizing, watering
— Litter control and graffiti eradication
— Restroom and tadlity cleaning and repair
— Playground maintenance, repair and installation
• A mandatory pre - submittal conference was held on Thursday, September 9
— Spokane County and nine additional firms were represented
• Four submittals were received.
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Process
• Several steps based on a combination of objective and
subjective criteria including but not limited to
qualifications, experience, work proposal and cost.
— Work Proposals
— Cost Proposals
— Interviews
• Reference checks and property inspections will be done
on final selection. Some have already been completed.
• Proposals were evaluated by selection team
— Morgan Koudelka- Administrative Analyst
— Neil Kersten - Public Works Director
— Nina Regor - Deputy City Manager
— Mike Jackson -Parks and Recreation Director
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Evaluation of Proposals
• One Proposal was determined to be non-
responsive. The submitter indicated they would
not perform one important element.
• The Cost Proposals for the three remaining
submittals — Senske Lawn and Tree Care,
Spokane County, and Skils'Kin —were opened.
• Spokane County's proposal was an estimate
and not a fixed cost. The County proposed an
arrangement similar to the existing 2004
contract, i.e., actual costs would be calculated
and billed to the City.
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Evaluation of Proposals
• In order to determine if the County's bid
was responsive, a letter was sent to the
County requesting clarification.
• It was determined that Spokane County
could continue in the selection process but
additional review of their Cost Proposal
was warranted if they were selected.
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Evaluation of Proposals
• The selection committee interviewed
Senske, Spokane County and Skils'Kin on
Wednesday, October 27.
• The committee re- convened on Friday,
October 29 to discuss the submittals.
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Comparison of Proposals
Spokane
County Skils'Kin Senske
Proposal Ratings 695 687 674
Interviews 83 91 80
Total Points 778 778 754
Cost $666,581 $650,350 S584,796
Greatest Benefit/Dollar 1.17 1.20 1.29
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Three Choices
• Continue with current provider — Spokane
County
• Select new provider with highest point
value - Skils'Kin
• Select new provider with lowest cost -
Senske Lawn and Tree Care
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Arguments to Continue with
Current Service Provider
• Widest diversity of equipment, skills and
trades
• Known history of satisfactory performance
• Good communication with City
• Potential for contract to cost less as cost
proposal is not a fixed cost
• Avoid potential service disruption
• Spokane County has a well established
risk management program
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Arguments to select a new provider
• Spokane County's open -ended Cost
Proposal could cost more than the amount
estimated in their proposal
• Potential for cost savings
• Potential for increased service
• Results in a greater diversity of providers
to the City
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Issues to Discuss
• It appears Spokane County's Cost Proposal is non - responsive
— Open ended cost
— Statement that Spokane County only provide park maintenance .
services in conjunction with aquatic services — '...if not selected to
provide park maintenance services, Spokane County shall not provide
aquatic services for the City of Spokane Valley's Valley Mission, Park
Road, and Terrace View Pools'
• Should one of the two remaining firms be selected?
— Skils'Kin
• Highest score, highest price
— Senske Lawn and Tree Care
• Lowest score, lowest price
• Should all bids be rejected and the City negotiate with the County
outside of managed competition?
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