2005, 08-09 Regular Meeting
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SPOK4,NC N'AI.Lk1' C1'1'1' CUUNC1L
REGULAR A-[EETING #72
Tuesday, Augnat 9, 2005 6:00 p.m.
('ITY flALG AT REDWOOD PLA7.A
11707 Fast Sprague Avenue, First Flaor
Council Rcyucsb All Elrctroaic UoiCd bc Tnrncd OITDaring Council Merting
CALL "TO nRDER
INVOCATIOr: Pastor Gary R'eber. Real Life htini4trics
PI.F.DGE OF A1.I..FG1 ANCE
ROLL CALI.
APPKOVAL UF AGFNDA
INTI2UDLTCTION OF SPECIAL Gi7ES'TS AND PRFSENTATIONti
CUMMI'1TEE- BO.ARD. LlAISON 3U11'L'VIr1RY REPORTS
11AYQR'S 1tEPOR'F:
PI.BLIC CONDfENTS For membets oCthc Public to speak to the Council regarding mntters NOT on
tbe Agenda. Plra.sr titste your nnme and acldress tQr iho rccord and limit rcmarlcs to three minutes.
1. COhSE'YT ACENDA Coasistx bf itrms cansiclcrcd rnutine which arc oppmvrd as a .,.rciup. A
Cuuncitnu;mber mny rcmove nn item from the Gonsent Agcnda to be considetedscparntcly.
I,Nate: Council may entcrtaIn u motion to waive rrading and approve Coasent AgendA.)
a. Approval nf tlic Followiug Vouchcr}:
VOUCHER Ll.ST VOUCIIER 1'uT'Ai-
DATE Numhcr(s) VOUCHE-R
A~'vt0[1NT
07-224)5 7244-7282 5.3.0.300.90
07-29-05 7283-7306 $1,200.70 ! .30
GRAND TO'CAL S1.521.002.10
h. Approval of PnrTOll of luly 31, 2005 oF$ 187,983. 17
c_ Approvul of Council Regulxr Mecting Mlinutes of luty 26, 2()05
d. r'►pproval of Spa:inl Council Executivc Sessian hteeting Minutcs of luly 25, 2005
c. Appruval of Prabation Scrvicc3 tlgreemcnt
f. Kntification nf Authorization Expenciiturc and [.ogo l~u
VEW BUSINFSS
2. First fteading Pruposcd ()rdinuncc 05-02•1 Amcndiug Spoknne Vsllo. Municipai Ccide 2.'5 -
Da« Mlcrcicr [public commeatJ
3. Prvposad Rrsoluiion OS-U 1 S far Senior Permit Spccialist and Seninr Plans E.xBminrr - Nina Reger
[public cnmrtientJ
Council Agrnda ('"•I15 Kq-uLu Mcxtiog Y~~c I..( 3
PUBLIC COM'.liEN"fS ror membzrs of the Public Uu speak tu the Cauncil rcgarding matlers N()7' on
the Agencin. Flratic statc your namc and addttss fnr the racord and limit remarks to thrre minutes.
ADMINIS"ITLA1'IVE ItEPUKTS: [no public camment]
4. Prapascd 20(}6 Rcvenucs and (:xpettditutcs - Kcn 7?wmpscm
5. OuLside Agencies' Presencc ut CznterPtace - Mike Jackson
6. Strect Dcdication Praca:s3 -Ncil Ketsten/Cary Driskell
7. Pennitting On-linc - Tom 5cholteris
R, lrrban Gruwth :1re:►s. '_l.oning anil Devziopment - Scott kuhta
INFUR31ATION 4NL1': [ao public comment]
9. Upcinte, 2005 Scrvicc Agmemcnts Murgan Koudolka
10. Vhllcy Corridur Upctatc - Ncil Kcrsten
11. i?.xtensinn of lnterim t TR-1 Z.oning for Rotchtard/Ponderosa Areas - Marina Suk1ip (1" tc►uch)
12. Winorancturn: Pl:innGd lMit Dcwlopmcnt (E'UD) c►rdinancc - Mnrina Sukup f. l" tc,uclI)
EIiF.CUI'IVti SFSSI()N: Publtc F.mploycc Evaluati«n
NIlJOttRNMEti"1'
FUTtlRE SCfIF_DL.'LF_
Rcxulnr Cuuncil Meetings aregenern!!j, held 2nd and 4`" Tuersduys•, beginning at 6:00 p.nr.
Cowrci/ Study Sesslons nre generall}- htld 14, 3"0 and 51h Turxrlays, beglnning at h:Op p. m.
Othrr Tentatii•t Uncomine MrrtinjuiEvrntr:
NUT1CEc IndiviEuuls plunning tt) utcnd the mccang wha rcquiro special usizance to scoammodwr ph}sicnl, hcsrmg ar other
impairtnsnts, plesac cr.ntart the C'in• C'Ictic mi (509) 921-I000as soon ns Mtsibk so that amtngrme+sts may be made
Cowiril 1arn:i:i 084)946 Kcru:ar R1r:ting Yage 2 o! 2
' -'CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
~ Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 8-09-05 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: Approval of the Following Vouchers:
BACKGROUND: -
VOUCHE,Tt T.ls`I' VOUCHER TOTAT.
DATIC Number(s) VOUCHEK
AMOUNT
07-22-05 7244-7282 320,300.80 ,
07-29-05 7283-7306 1,200,701.30
GRANTll '1'O'I'AL 1,521,002.10
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RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
Approve claims for vouchers: BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Baslington
ATTACHMENTS Voucher Lists
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 1
07/2212005 2:14:54PM Spokane Valley
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
7244 • 7/22/2005 000037 AMERICAN LINEN _ 665652 FLOOR MAT SERVICE 50.92
. Total : 50.92
7245 7/2212005 000830 CHURCH OF GOD 07/19/05 REFUND SHELTER RENTAL DEI'O: 50.00
Total : 50.00
7246 7/22/22005 000789 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 07/21l05 Reimb. REIMB. REC. REVOLVING ACC7. 195.06
Total : 195.06
7247 7I2212005 000109 COFFEE SYSTEMS INC 32099 COFFEE & TEA SUPPLIES 151.27
Total : 151.27
7248 7/22/2005 000686 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING 07/22l05 DOL Cash CASH 7RANSMITTAL TO DOL 56.00
Total : , 56.00
7249 7t221'2005 000829 EAGLES ICE-A-RENA 07/20/05 Eagles DAY CAMP FIELD TRIP 87.50
Total : 87.50
7250 7/22/2005 000795 EARTHWORKS RECYCLING, INC. 16791 40571 PARK SUPPLIES 247.38
16844 40571 PARK SUPPLIES 273.42
Total : 520.80
7251 7/22/2005 000834 HOWE, ANDREA 07/19/05 Refund REFUND Lfl?LE TYKES INDOOR G' 20.00
• . Total: 20.00
7252 7/'22/2005 000259 HUMANIX 14937 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVI 522.72
. . Total : 522.72
7253 7/22/2005 000022 INLAND BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC. 52901 CITY PHOTO ID CARDS 45.57
Total : 45.57
7254 7122l2005 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING 26419 ADVERTISING 95.25
26420 ADVERTI S I N G 123.75
• Total : 219.00
7255 7/22/2005 000012 JOURNAL OF BUSINESS INV002015071 ADVERTISING 585.00
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 2
0712212005 2:14:54PM Spokane Valley
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
7255 7/2212005 000012 ' 000012 JOURNAL OF BUSINESS (Continued) Total : 585.00
7256 7l22/2005 000107 KOPY KORNER PRINTING 21994 • . 40613 KOPY KORNEf2 ENGINEERING PAC 118.53
Total : 116.53
7257 7l22l2U05.000033 MCPC, INC. 4766385 40583 OFFICE SUPPLIES 30.54
4767153 40583 OFFICE SUPPLIES 26.21
Total : 56.75
7258 7/22/2005 000069 MERCIER, DAVID 07120105 DM Reimb. REIMB. TRAVELlMILEAGE MERCIEI 23.00
Total: 23.00
7259 7/22/20U5 000258 MICROFLEX INC. 00015784 TAXTOOLS SOFfWARE RENTAL 559.23
Total : 559.23
7260 7/22/2005 000484 MOONEY & PUGH CONTRACTORS INC. 04-001 6/3/05 #16 40176 PRQJECT BILLING AT CENTERPLA 95,916.00
Total : 95,916.00
7261 7/22l2005 000058 OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, ASSOCIA7E 472 EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL 145.00
• A500163 6/30J05 EfvIPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 591.00
• Total : 736.00
7262 7/22/2005 000652 OFFICE DEPOT 297131648-002 40573 OFFICE SUPPLIES 21.81
297437437-001 40581 • OFFICE SUPPLIES ' 84.76
. 297438086-001 40584 OFFICE SUPPUES 28.53
297465878-001 40588 OFFICE SUPI'LIES 181.47
297877059-001 40593 OFFICE SUPPLIES 575.08
' 40593
. Total: 891.65
7263 7/22/2005 000578 OLIVER, REAGAN 07/19105 Refund REFUND DAY CAMP FEES 1,424.00
Total : 1,424.00
7264 7/22/2005 000832 OXFORD SUITES OF SPOK. VALLEY 07/19/05 Refund REFUND SHELTER RENTAL DEPO: 50.00
Total : 50.00
7265 7/22/2005 000119 PIP PRIPITING 13330030989 40606 BUSINESS CARDS 111.72
40606 .
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vchlist Vou her List Page: 3
07122/2005 2:14:54PM Spokane Valley .
Bank code : apbank •
Voucher Date Vendor • Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
7265 . 7/22/2005 000119 000119 PIP PRINTING (Continued) Total : 111.72
7266 ' 7/22/2005 000494 PRO PEOPLE STAFFING SERVICES 3,402 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVI 452.48
Total : 452.48
7267 712212005 000827 PROJECT JOY SENIOR ENTER7AINER 08120105 Project Joy CENTERPLACE OPEN HOUSE 25.00
06120105 Project Joy CENTERPLACE OPEN HOUSE 25.00
- Total : 50.00
7268 7/22/2005 000322 QWEST 509-922-7091 896B TELEPHONE CHARGES-MISSION P 348,27
Total : 348.27
7269 7/2212005 000229 SATURDAY NIGHT INC. 58608 OAY CAMP T-SHIRTS 228.60
58610 KINDER CAMP T-SHIRTS 98.43
Total : 327.03
7270 712212005 000324 SCWD #3 475-1495-00 WATER CHARGES 45.47
- Totai : 45.47
7271 7/22/2005 000831 SMfTH, SARA 07/19/05 Refund REFUND SMELTER RENTAL DEPO: 50.00
Tota I : 50.00
7272 7l22/2005 000172 SPOKANE COUNN ENGINEER 05-50 COUNTY ENGINEERING SERVICES 19,598.51
05-51 COUNTY ENGINEERING SERVICES 180,574.50
Total : 200,173.01
7273 7/22/2005 000749 SPOKANE REGIONAL HEALTH DIST., - V 07/15/05 Health Dist . WATER TES7ING PROGRAM . 147.00
07/15/05 Health Dist WATER TESTING PROGRAM 126.00
Total : 273.00
7274 7/2212005 000404 SPOKANE VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM 05-139 40575 OAY CAMP FIELD TRIP 20.00
Total: 20.00
7275 7/22/20U5 000311 SPRINT PCS 0141276664-3 7!1l05 CELL PHONE CHARGES 739.49
Total: 739.49 '
7276 7122/2005 000833 STRAWN, MONTE 07/19l05 f2efund REFUND MIRABEAU FEES & DEI'O 200.00
Total : 200.00
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vchlist . VouCher List Page: 4
0712212005 2:14:54PM . Spokane Valley
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
7277 7/22/2005 000773 STUDIO CASCADE, INC. 935 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVI 5,720.00
- Total : 5,720.00
7278 7/22l2005 000419 SUMMIT LAW GROUP 26612 PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES 777.04
Total : 777.00
7279 7/22/2005 000790 THE ORB ORGANIZATION 2 June 30, 2005 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,151.35
~ Total : 1,151.35
7280 7/22/2005 000093 THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW 42365 6/30/05 ADVERTISING 2,362.42
• Total : 2,362,42
7281 7/22/2005 000167 VERA WATER 8 POWER 00015-033021.00 STREET POWER LIGHTINGM/ATEF 19.72
0007-017753.01 STREET POWER LIGHTINGlWATEF 15.29
0010-003488.01 STREET POWER LIGHTINGIINATEF 135.55
' Tota I : 170.56
7282 7/2212005 000680 WASHINGTON TRUST BANK, MOONEY F Escrow # 2308570772 • ESCROW RETAINAGE PAYMENT 5,050.00
Total : 5,050.00
39 Vouchers for bank codc : apbank Bank total : 320,300.80_
39 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 320,300.80
I, the undersigned, do certiiy uRder penalty of pelury, •
that the materials have been furnished, the services
rendered, or the labor performed as described herein
and that the etaim is jusR, due and an unpaid oblegatian .
against [he City of Spakane Valley, and that I am
authorized to authenticate and certify to said daim.
Finance Directar Date
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vchlist • Voucher List Page: 1
0712912005 11:57:08AM Spokane Valley .
Bank aode : apbank ' .
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice ' PO # Description/Account Amount
7283 712912005 000720 AMSAN CUSTODIAL SUPPLY 354205 .40620 SUPPLIES FOR 5ENIOR CEN7ER 32.17
Total : 32.17
7284 7/29/2005 000544 CAT TAILS 616076CT 40594 KINDER & DAY CAMP FIELD TRIP 43.00
Tota I : 43.00
7285 7/29/2005 000840 CLARY, AARON 07/28f05 AC Reimb. REIMB. SUPPLIES FOR SW TRUCK 174.47
. Total : 174.47
7286 7/29/2005 000686 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING 07/29/05 DOL Cash CASH TRANSMITTAL TO DOL 35.00
" Total : 35.00
7287 7/29/2005 000028 FARMERS & MERCHANT'S BANK 07/13103 MasterCard Cf2EDIT CARD CHARGES 3,543.00
Total : 3,543.00
7288 7/2912005 000106 FEDEX 3-943-58202 SHIPPING CHARGES 60.29
. Total : 60.29
7289 7/2912005 000839. GENERAL FIRE EQUIP, CO. 70721 40631 CLASS "K" FIRE EXTINGUISHER-Pb 162.70
Tota I : 162.70
7290 7129P2005 000009 HEWLETf-PACKARD COMPANY 38481446 40602 CENTERPLACE COMPUTER HARDI 3,743.25
38485849 40602 CENTERPLACE COMPUTER HARD% 1,313.94
' Total : 5,057.19
7291 7/29/2005 000222 ICMA RETIREMENT CORP. 24124 ICMA QUAR7ERLY PLAN FEE 250.00
• 24129 ICMA QUARTERLY PLAN FEE 125.00
Total : 375.00
7292 7/2912005 000022 INLAND BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC. 52963 CITY PMOTO ID CARDS 19.53 -
' Total : 19.53
7293 7/2912005 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING 26446 'ADVERTISING 37.80
. 26448 ADVERTI S I N G 25.00
' 26449 ADVERTI S I N G 58.50
26450 . ADVER7ISING 54.75 ,
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vchlist Voucher List pa9e. Z
0712912005 11:57:08AM Spokane Valley
Bank codc : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO t# Description/Account Amount
7293 7/29l2005 000117 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING (Continued) Total : 176.05
7294 '7/2912005 000755 LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES 2670 ADVERTISING 50.00
Total : 50.00
7295 7/29/2005 000033 MCPC, INC. 4768744 40556 CUBICLE FURNITURE 849.56
4771108 40572 OFFICE SUPPLIES 61.71
. 4771793 OFFICE SUI'PLIES ' -78.12
4772464 40610 OFFICE SUPPLIES 50.65
Total : 883.80
7256 7129/2005 000824 MCTRANS CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF FL, E69910 40614 HCS+ OFFICE SOF7WARE LICENSI 1,010.00
' Total : 1,010.00
7297 7/29/2005 000069 MERCIER, DAV1D 07125/05 DM Reimb F2EIMB. 7RAVFUMILEAGE MERCIEI 502.81
Total : 502.81
7298 7/2912005 000600 NCARB 27445 NCARB ANNUAL CERTIFICATION-K 150.00
Total : 150.00
7299 7/29I2005 000239 NORTHWEST BUSINESS STAMP 54573 40598 NAME & POSITION PLATES 100.96
• . - Total : 100.96
7300 7/29f2005 000243 NORTHWEST SIGN SUPPLY 734412 40629 PLOTi'ER I'APER 178.85
Total : 178.85
7301 7l29/2005 000652 OFFICE DEPOT 298405033 40599 OFFICE SUPPLIES 737.60
" Total : 737.60
7302 . 7129/2005 000836 SCHULTZ, WILLIAM J. 07i26105 BS Reimb_ REIMB. FOR VEHICLE KEYS 4.97
Total : 4.97
7303 7/29l2005 000837 SMIDT, JIM 07/25105 Smidt OFFICE FURNfTURE 2,000.00
Total : 2,000.00
7304 7/2912005 000001 SPOKANE COUN7Y TREASURER 07/20105 Counly COUNTY CONTRACT PAYMENTS 1,185,280.55
' Tota I : 1,185, 280.55
7305 7/29/2005 000739 WASH. DEPT. OF FISH 8 WILDLIFE 59 MAP FOR DISHMAN-MICA PROJ. 42.00 '
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vcnlist
Voi~--[2r List Page: 3
07/2912005 11:57:08AM Spokane Valley -
8ank code : apbank '
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO it DescriptioNAccount Amount
7305 7129l2005 000739 - 000739 WASM. DEPT. OF FISH & WILOLIFE (Continued) Total : 42.00
7306 7/29/2005' 000347 WORLEY, STEVE 07/20f05 SW Reimb. REIMB FOR SUPPLIES-WORLEY 81.36
. • Total : 81.36
24 Vouchers for bank code : apaank Bank total : 1,200,701.30
24 Vouchers in this report . Total vouchers : 1,200,701.30
I, the undersigned, do oertify undQr penalty oi peryury,
that the materials have been iumished, the services
rcndered, or tho labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just, due and an unpaid obligaUan .
aga[nst the Ciry of Spokane Valley, and that I am
authorized to authenticale and certiy to said claim. '
Finance Director Date
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 08-09-05 City Manager Sign-off-
Item: Check all that apply: x consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing .
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
. AGENDA ITEM TITLE :
Payroll for Period Ending July 31, 2005
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND:
~ J OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Payroll for period ending 7-31-05 Salary: $ 125,078.60
Benefits: $ 62,904.57
$ 187,983.17
STAFF CONTACT: Jason Faulkner ATTACHMENTS .
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iV1INTIT`E- S
, . % City of Spokanc Valley
. City Ccauncil RegulAr ~'Ieetiog '
Tuesday, July 26,2005
_ iVlayor ~,'Vilhite called the mecting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the 7IS1 meeting
A[tendiiiice: City Stujf
Diana Wilhite, Mayor Dave Mercier, City Manaaer
Rich Munson, Deputy Mayor Nina Regor, Deputy (:ity rv'Ianager
Dick Denenny, Coimcilmember Cary Driskell, I7eputy City Attorney
Mike DeVlerning, Councilmember Ken Thompson, Financc Director
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember vlarina Sukup, Community Development Dircctor
Steve Taylor; Couricilmember Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Gary Schimmels, Councilniember Mike Jackson, Parks and Kecreaeian I7irector .
Tom Scholtens, Building Official -
"Bing" F3ingaman, iT Specialist _
. . Ch.ris Bainbricige, City Clerk
llV'VbCATION: Pastor Darrell Cole, from Spokane Vallcy Wesleyan Church, gave the invoaation.
1'LrDGE ON" ALLFGIANCE Ivtayor 1'Vilhite led die Pledge of Alle giance. ROLL CALi,, City Clerk i3ainbridge called roll; a11.Councilmembers were present. _
AP1'KOVA71 OF AGrNDA It wa,s moved by Depttty Muyor Munsoit, secortdetl by Cotarcilmember
Flunigan, mrd ununitno:csly ugr eed uporr to appr~ove the Amended Agenda r.is preserrted.
liYTRODUCTION QF SYECIAL GUESTS ANi) PRESFN'CATIQ\'S
CONI~I~IT'fEE, BQA.Rn, LI1ISQN SUNMTARY 1tEFQRiS
Councilmembee Schimmels: reported that he recently attended a field' trip visit to x large farm in
Boardman, Oregon «<here they have 93,000 acres nf Nroperty, 90,000 diary cattle, and inilk 7,000 cows
per hour; that he alsd attended the Spokane Regiatial Transportation Cornmii;tee vtecting; that lasi week
he attendEd a rransporCtttion Itnprovement F3oa.rd meeting where staff presented 3 request to the Board for
a time extension regardinb the couplet, and another reyuest tp have a fund retenlion to keep tliings in
motion, which request was granted.
Councilmcmber Tavlor. explaincd that he attended the Spokane Convention Visitor's Bureau 13oard
meeting, and the sales staff reported on the new conventions which are coming to the area, ancl the
implementation of the Destination' Promotion Plan; and that tourism promotion area revenues are in
excess of what wa4s forecasted. Iaeputv Mavor Ivlunson: stated that the Spokane Transit Authnrity (STA) Board met and that light rail
research continues as they strive for accurate information; that he also attcnded a STyk subcom.mittee .
-mceting conccrning the. survey being drafted to ask the public how much and if, they are willing to pay
for light rail; and he attcnded a legislative hearing today conccrning the couplet and the Growth
Management Act and how if affects nctv cities.
Cnuncilmember F'lanioan: mentioned that he was apart ot'the interview/selection comtni[tee for ttle new
city attorney; that he attended a mceting here with an urban planner who gave projectioiis regarding what he felt the cities wiU look ]ike in the future and how diey could move fonvard; and along with the viayor -
attended a kick-off rccept'ion for the American Dairy Goat Associatiun. .
Cntmcil A9eeting: 07-26-05 Page 1 of 6
Approved by Council:
Councilmember nenenny; said that he chaired tlie S7"A meeting referred to above; and last Friday he
attended the Spokane Itiver "1"s~117L (total maximum daily load) Collaboration UAA (use attainability
analysis) meeting where workgroups worked on issues concerning re-use and flows, and that they iu-e
corning forward with agreat deal of informalion as Chey put togethEr a negotiation settlernent with nOF,
(Uepartment of Ec;ology), acltling that there tias been great cooperation within the group and that he feels
the rermit will soon be issued for a new system. Councilmember I7enenny also reminded everyone of the
televised S1'i1 meetings.
MAYOR'S REE'URT:
Mayor Wilhite statecl that she attended apresentatian at St. Margare.t's homeless shelter, which shelter
prpvides funding, housing and services for the homeless, especially women witll children, and mentioned
that Bill Gates and the Bowi.ng Company gave substantial amounts to the orga.nizatian; she also attended
the \Torthcast viayor's rncctings wliere various school boards were irivitcd to discuss the needs for school
facilities and other education issues; and she attended a barbeque picnic with the Seniors.
PUBLIC COViA'IC\`TS Mayor \vilhite invited puUlic comtnents. ,
James Pollard, 17216 F_. Raldwin N Grecnacres: spoke eoncerning a potentially «nsafe area in the north
Greenacres area housing development, where a natural drainage way was filled with a wall of dir[ alorig ~
his property; that the sloop is steep, hc can't mow the area; anci he attempted cantacting the City Engineer
but was informed that the develaper is permitted to do what was done with the sloop; that lVlr. f'ollard
feels the sloop design should be such so as not to cause hann to property owners; and suggesled havinb at
leasl: a four-to-one slope or a retaini.ng wall.
Trov Allen. 5122 N Fruiehill IZaad: explained that he was tpld to come to Council to see if could bet a
ncw zone for a piecc of proper1:y he recencly purehased under the comp plan. Mayor Wilhite explained ,
that those issues will be coming up in the near future and staff will colitact him to Iet him Maw of the date and time of those upcoming meetings, and that: public commene will be taken at those meetings.
1. CU\`SE1"I' AGENDA Consists of items consiclered routine which are approved as a group. A
Couneilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be consiclcrecl separately.
(\Tule: Couneil may entert.tin x motion to wsive reading and approve Conse_nt Agenda.) '
, a. Approval of the Following Vouchers:
VOUCI-E-R LIST VOUCHLR 'l'O'1'A:L
17A'CF Number(s) VOUCITE-R
AMpiJ1V'f
07-08-2005 7137-7171 $129,467.64
07-18-2005 7172-7235 $331,813.25
G1tAND TdTAL $461,280.89
b. Approval ofPayroll ofJuly 15, 2005 of $137,615.82
c. Approval of Council Executive Meeting Minutes of•July 11, 2005
d. Approval of Council N1eeting Minutes of July 12, 2005
e. Approval of Council Study Session Minutes of July 19, 2005
f. Approval of'Resolution 05-015, Amending Student Advisory Counailmember Terms
g. Gouncil Confirrnation of.'vlayoral Appoinlment nf]3radley Griffith to the Cable Tclcvision
Advisory Board
h. tlpprov3l of CenterFlace Change Order Authorization
i. Approval of Contract,s for Construction Services .
j. Approval of Couneil Eseeutive Meering Minutes ofJuly 14, 2005
k. Confirmation of City Mana-er tAppointment of City Attorney
Counci] Mee[ing: 07-26-05 Page 2 of (
t\pproved by CoiinciL•
!t ti+~as rrrnvecl by Co:nzcilrrlember Flanigmi, seconded by Coutrcrbneiriber Tcrylor, and urranimously
~approved ta ivaive the readiirg and upprove the Consetit Agenda. NEW BUSiNESS -
2. Second 17eadina Proposed Ordinance 05-023 Amencliog Special Events - Nlike Jxckson/Cal
Walkcr
After City Clerk Rainbridge read the ordinance Citle, it wcrs nioved by DEputy ltfcryor eLlinrrpn and
seconded by Cotorcrbirember Denenny, to crpprove Ordi,runce 05-023. City Manager Ltercier mentioned
dhat the ordinance contains a scrivener's error in that each ►nentioii in the orclinance of "Ciry Mrrtruger"
shottld be chungecl lo "Parks and Recreattar DirEC•1vr" as per the draft submitted at the first reading.
Pari:s and Recrearinn 17irector Jackson explained that the only other change is as nnted, changing section
5.15.050, changing the minimum requirement from not less than 15 business days in advance of the
event, to at Icast five clays in ldvance of an eveut, adcling that staff will encouragc eikizens Co submit
requests as early as possiblc, particularly for large events such as paracies. During Council questions, it
was mentinned that the insurance cerlifcate would cost approximately $100 to $200 depending on the
number of peo{ale atfending each event. Councilmembcr i'lannigan felt such requirement would be a
detrimenl to such events and asked ifi the City Manager could waive the liability insurmce requirement.
Director lackson explained that Lisa Pound of R'CIA (Washingtdn Cities Insurance Authority)
encourages <<nd recnmmends the coverage i.f sueh events ba.rricade or block the strect. ChieF Walker also -
suggested changing seetion .i. IS.060 from bond slinll be requirecl, to boncl rrtay be required. As the person
. riiaking the molion, Deputy iVlayor Munsan stated he hacf no objection to the chan'e as a frientlly
nfrrendmettt; Councibnentber Dcnewry corrcurred as seconder of the n:utivn. Further d-iscussion includecl
the need for permits and insuraiice only if the street were blocked, the number (29) of national night out
-parties scheduled within our city limits; the purpose of the funetinn; whether the Couiity Sheriff's office
sponsors the event (thcy do nol but are an active partner in participation of numerous events); arid the
aener<<I idea of assumption of liability.
Deputy City Attorney Driskell menCiened his concern dhat payment by the City for such insurance coulcl
constitutc.a aift of public fimds as it would be f.or privaee benefit. ivlr. Mercier said while not staFf's
int.ent co impede a council p4licy preroaalive, he would be re►niss in his responsibility if he did not
suggest that it is beneficial for communities to conie to conercte answers on legal concerns that are raised.
Counei.l.member L7enenny raised a point of order and questioned the nroccclure to add another separatc
item. Mayor Wilhite then invited public comment.
Thc following speke against the insurance requirement:
Kat1ie Williams, 1721 S l7avis R.oad explained•thaY she has held a block party for 12 years, it includes 50
homes and tliey nccd the streec as a venue to bring all those neighbors together; slte encoiirages staff and
eounc;il to exa.mine whatever o{aporfunities may be available to handle the insurance, including havina the
City bear the cost of the insurance.
Maril,yn Cline, 13303 East lU"': has her own bloek party; she is a SCQPr volunteerand block watch
captain; that the parties help rici the rieighborhoods of undesirables; and if insurance is reyuired, the
. parties will bo.away.
Marv Pollard. 17216 E Balciwin Ave: just ltad their 15ffi annual party; feels would be terrible to have fces
to have the neighbars get together. .
Further Council Discussion ensued regarding the need to help this endeavor without burdening the
communities with the insurance issue; the idea of not rcquiring insurance for this particular event; to
provide an exception for arterials and collecCOrs or classify a certain type of road as eaempt; to exclude
any type of block party or commuiiity parfy; that timing is a concern; and finally that insurance is "
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eurrently rcquired, and the suggestecl chajige toniaht for the current ordinance, is the time factor of
submitting an application for a permit. Councilmember 17encnny, as stated previously, recommends
passing the ordinance with lt►e ininor changes indicated, and add to the agenda a motion of consideration
regarding how Couneil wrould like to aciciress the issue of Nat:ional Night Out. Councilmember Taylor
mentidned that rcgarding the ordinance ciu-rently in forcc, that perhaps Council should take further
consideratinn t:o determine if this is the preferred pnlicy for special events, 3nd he is not comforiable with
singling out National Night Out over all other types of neighborhaod block parties. Councilmembcr
17enenny statcd that if a minimum of three Councilmembers concurred to bring this nrcfi.nance baek later
for furCher amencling cansideration, that can be seheduled fnr such consiclcration.
vate on the irlotion tv appraye ordinar:ce 05-023, eorrectirrg the scrivetrer's errar to change all
refere»ces of "City AIanager " to "Ptrrks curd Recrention Drrector, " und in SECIio►r 5.15.060 hond
reqzrirecl, c{rcmging• the "Parks und Recreutiorr Directqr s/call" to "T17e I'arlw and Recreation Uireclor
niay:" !nfuvvr: lhianinrou.s. Opposed: rrone. Abstentions: None. 11fotion carried.
Citing point.of order, Deputy Nfayar vtunson cluestioned when a new motion might be addressed tonigllt.
Cil'y Manager Nfercier suggested if Council wairts to place a►notioa on tonight's agenda for consideration
of National Night Out or insurance payment assistance, a'vote can be taken to iunend the agenda, to
include a mntian of consideration .
tt tivas moved by Councilrnenrber DeVlenling ut7d secoridecl by Deprity Alayor Altatsun to amerTd the
ageridrr tn irrclucle air item 92u to drscuss the instrrarrce issue of National Night Orit. Yote Gy Acclamution:
In F6vor: Uiiwrirnotts. Opposecl.• tllone. AGster:tions: .None. Mation ecrrried.
ir.l)i.rcci.csatJie., n~rirurrc• .ssi~e~ofstVnlionnl:?~'i~liixUii It was moved by Coturcibnember DeYlentirig und secondecl ttiat tlre City of Spokmie Yalley lvaive the
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reg:iirement of the ituurunce issue far Ntrtionnl Night Out." Councilmember Taylor requested adding a
frienclly amendment t4 incluclc "for 2005."_ The Frienclly Amendment was rejected. Councilmember
Taylor, in support of his reason'tng for the cha.nge, questioneci Council's desires to keep an ordinanc;e
intact that ►nakes certain all block parties have insurance except foe National Night Uut as he feels that is
not gooci policy, and if the ordinance needs amending, that shauld occur rather than wait unlil the next
constituency group asks for a similae waiver. Councihneniber Tuylnr mavecf, secorlded by Couricilmember
MunSOl7 10 L1mL')JCI the I110170R 10 111CI21d8 1f1e WOl•ds 'for the year 1005. " Yote ta amend the nrolivn: I►t
Favor: Deprity Mazvor Aftunson arld Courtcilnientber Tcrylor; Opposed: iVcryvr Wilhite, Cointcidtnemhers
.Schinimels, Flatiigaix, I)enenrry, DeYlemitig. Absteraiorrs: iVvne. Motion fuiled Mayor VVilhite invited
public comment; no com. ments «rere offered. Vote by Acclaination vr7 the n:otiori thr.rl the City of Spukuae
Val1Ey tivaive the requirement.vf the irrsuranee i.r.sue for Nutinna! IVibht Out: Iyi Favvr: tJrtanimous.
Qpposecl: A'one. Abscentioia.s : lUorre. Motion c.nrf•ied
3 Proposed Resolution 05-014 Creatina a Human Resourees Analyst Classification and ,1ob
Description - Ninx Rep-or
1t tiaus nroved by Councibnember Flaiiigun trnd secondecl, to apprvve Resolutian 05-014 creating the
human resources unalyst classification aiul position dESCriptiora. Deputy City Manager R.egor explained
that the proposal to add this position was previously presentecl aaid it was Council consensus to prnLeed;
that with a staff of approximately 60 employces and no scaf-f member dedicated solely to fiilfill persannel
responsibilities, such positian is neected; acidin; that 1'unds were included in the recently approved 2005
bucloet tunendment to fill the position. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were
offered. Cntmcil discussion included the need for the position; which they feel is a very real need, but
ctiscussed the salary range as substantially higher than what is found for that particular designation wi[hi.n
this region; and that Council preferrcd this position to have a pay grade of 14 rather than 15. It was
inoved Gy CocnicilmemGer Taylor and secvnded Gy Cotaicilmeirlher Denenny, tn anietul the irlotion to
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chrrnge the ptry grade to.14. Yv1e by acclaniativn to amend the matian: In F'cnor: Urianintous. Upposed
nane. Abstei2tiotrs: tN'one. Motian carried. Vote by Acclamation oi1 tfte a»zerided rnotiol7 to Approve
Resnlutton 05-014 creatittg the Fizmrnn resozace,s crnalyst classificatinrr and po.sirlon description ►vith rr
grade of 14: Iri Favor: Uiiariin:ous. Opposed: norie. Abslentions: Afone. Motioii carried.
4 1Vl:ot:ion Consideration: City i►f Spt►kane Vallev V.ilues -Ninst Reaor
It tivus mvved by Depuly Mtryor Mutisan urid secotulecl by Councilmember Tcrylor to approve llre cli•aft
vulues stutenrent. Aftcr Ms. Regor gave the PaNverPoint presentation explaining the values, Mayor
Wilhite iiivited public comment; no comments were nffered. Yate by Acclamatiari, Irt Favvr: Ununimau.r.
Opposed.• nane. .Abstenlivtis: A'one. Afotion carrietl.
S Motion Consideratian: Dept. Emergencv ManKf,,,ement Contract - Cal `Valker
I'oliee Chief Walker es.plained that the Board of County Commissioners recently decided Co apply
charges fpr Deparhnent of Emergency Nlanagement (DEN) services to the County's smaller cities and will charge all cities over 1,000 in populal:ion for their peopoitionate percentage of the tntal DENl
allocation; that this does not present a substantial change to the contractual ohligation and that Spokane
Valley's share remains at.1913% and is applicd to the total DEM budget as noted in the prior coniracl. It
was moved hy Deputy Mayor M:atson artd secortded bv Cvuncilnrentber .Tuylor thut Council apprnve artd
a:ithorize sigriatures for the contract bused upai stigge.sted chartges. Mayor Wilhite invited public
commenl; no eomments Nvere offered. Vote by Acclaniation: !iz Favvr: Unairinrous. Oppo.sed.• norre.
Ahstentions: tVonz. Motiori curriecl.
6 Mot•ion Consideration• Written Findings, Conclusinns and Deeision on APP 01-05 - Cary
Driskcll
It wac moved by Councibnember 1)er:efJny und secanded by Councilmeuiber Flairrgan to adopt the draft
propvsed Findings OJT'act, Conclzcsiorrs of La►v, arrd 1)ecisioft iip{zolding IIrE rECOnrmendation of the City
Heuring Examiner in APP 01-05. DepuCy.Ci[y Attorney Driskell e;cplained the issue as per his July 26,
2005 Request for CAuncil Action form, and stated dhat the finding;s iLre cnnsisCenl with that written
decision of the Hearing Examiner. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: U174971imous. Opposed.• none.
A bstentiotis: None. eVntioricarried. .
a ",'-z.et:on-aer35ideF►Nien~ ' 'e,t~T'•~ffs-Eeitelesiens nnd Deeisiee en-4I'~'=43-85-~sr-~
DfiskeW "1'his item was removecl from the agencla.
pUBl;.IC COM'1V1EtVI S Mayor `Vilhite invited public comments; no comnients were offered.
ADMIYISTRATIVE KJFYOTtrS: [no publie commentJ
$ C=overnance ATanual Conimittce Report - Councilmcmbers l)enennv, DeVleminn ancf Blanip-an
Gouncilmember DeVleming pointed to the few areas of coneern, notinn that samc arc rnercly
grarnmatical errors or modif'ying words to make the statement more precise; and suggesYed placinb this
ite►n on a fithire study session Co ciiscuss the issue, in particular that section dealing «<idi public
eomments. tt Nvas Council consensus to plaee this issue on an upeomin ; study session for fur[her
consideration.
9 National liicident rvisnauemcnt System GND'I.S) Report - Ca1 VValker
Chief Walker explained that this is the first touch on this issue, gave the background of administering a
NIIviS, and that compliance is eYpected to be requirecl by Septcmbcr 2006 as a condition for federal
preparedness a.ssistance grants, adding that there is no ch?rge for training in this regard. I.t wa.s Council
consensus to begin that process and return the issue for fbrmal council consideration. •
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N11yor Wilhite called for a recess at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened the mccting at 7:45 p.m. 10. Yrobation Services Agree.ment - Carv Drislcell
Deputy City Attorney L7riskell eYplained Che agreement and backaround per his July 26, 2005, Requesc
for Couiicil Action form, and added that since dhere is no cost to die City, the Ianguage will be changed in
Section 5 to state diat payment of the services are as set foirth in E:chibit 2. City vlanager i'vfercier added
that this is a transaetiori we don't neecf to be a part of; anci we can !et the Cotmty conduct it while we ~ain
the assurance of probation scrvices, and allow [hose responsible uncler statute to cnnduct that business
without our interaction. [t was Council consensus to place diis matter on the ne:rt Council consent agcnda
for adnption. _
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This item was moved into the "Information Only" category nf the agenda.
rXECU"I"fVE SESSTQN: Pending Litii:ation
It tivas vroved by Courrcilmelnher Flnrtignri arid seconded, to crcljourri irrlo F.xeczitive 7ession for penclingr
litigatiun jar approxirralely ljiirly nri►r:de.r, and that afienvurds, a decision naay be mar.le. Yote hy
Acclnfnatiorz: In Fuvor: Unrnrintottis. Oppose& notte. Abstetitioits: None. jWotiat: carried. Couneil
adjourned into Executive Sessiort at 7:52 p.m. At apprasimately 8:30 p.m., Mayor Wilhite rcturned to
Council Chambeis and announced dhe Executive Session would be extended for approximately an
additianal 15 minutes. Mayor Wilhile cleclared Council out of Eseeutive Session ajid reconvened the
regular meeting at apprnximaCely 8:47 p.m. It was then irruved by Cnuricilmernber Denenny ancl seevrrded
Gy Cocrrlcilmember Taylor to rnove item ;€11 frvm tonight's agenda, und pluce it on tFre legfslatir•e agendu
fvrfuttrre corrsirleratiori, und to setad the mntter lo the Plunniirg Commission Vole by Acclamution ~ Iri
. Fm~or: Uiranimou.s. Oppn,sed.,norie. Abstentipn.r: Nate. lllotiorz carried. 11 wcrs moved by Couricilnrernber Flanigajl, seconded, rnrcl zarunrntnusly agreed upor: 1a adjoura the
meeting. 7'he mEEting- adj,nurned at 8:48 p.»i.
Uiana Wiltiite, Mayor
ATTEST:
ChrisCine F3ainbridge, City Clerk
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NlINOTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Fxccutive Session
Thursday, July 25,2005
Mayor Wilhite called the meeting to arder at 5:30 p.m.
Atterrda3ice:
Councilmeinbers: Staff:
Diana Wilhite, Mayor Dave Mercier, City Managcr
Ricli Munson, Denuty viayor • Nina .Reoor, Deputy City Vlanager
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Niike TaeVlecr►ing, Councilmember .
Steve Taylor, Councilmcrnber '
Taick Denen.ny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmembcr
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FXFGTJTiVF SESSION: It was rizoved by CouncilmenrbEr Denenr:y,, secondecl by Deputy Muyor•
Murrson, and tnianimott,sly ugreed upon tlzal Council p,o into Erecutive Session iuitil upproximately 9:00
p.m., regartliiig a publrc en:ployee evaluation. Council adjourned -into executive session. Mayor Wilhitc
rettirned to Coiulcil Chambers and arinouncecl the extension of the, Executive Session to appro.cimalely
9:45 p.m. .
Mayor Wilhite dechared Council out af etiecutive scssion at itpproximately 9:48 p.m. iNo deciSions were
made and it was then'moved by Coiareilmeniber Flanignri, secofaded by Cotaicibnember DeVleming and
`J wtmnimously ug-reetl upon to adjoam:. The meeting adjourncd at 9:49 p.m.
' • - Taiana Wilhite, Vtayor
ATTFST:
Christinc I3ainhriclge, Cil:y Clerk
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
~ Request for Council Action
- Meeting Date: August 9, 2005 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: Approval of Probation Services Agreement
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 39.34.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The Council previously entered into an agreemerit
with Spokane County prior to incorporation for provision of probation services. That agreement
expired at the end of 2004. Staff made a presentation to Council on July 26, 2005 outlining the
new proposed Agreement. .
BACKGROUND: The attached agreement would simply turn over the District Court probation function to Spokane County, and would be for one year, with a provision for an automatic
renewal year to year, and also includes a mutual rolling 180 day termination provision in the
~ event the relationship is not woricing. -
OPTIONS: Approve the draft agreement; or instruct staff on proposed amendments;
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move that we adopt the proposed Probation
Serviaes Agreement. .
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: Revenue neutral, although it would represent a small
reduction in revenues from the past year. It is unclear whether those revenues would be
present in the future since, probation services are to be a cost recovery mipchanism, and .fhus
are not allowed to be revenue generating.
STAFF CONTACT: Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed 2005 Probation Services Agreement. -
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Return to: Daniela Erickson, Clerk of the Board
Board of County Commissioners
1116 W. Broadway
Spokane,. Washington 99260
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PROBATION SERVICES IN THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
_ (January 1, 2005 -December 31, 2005) .
~ THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and among the Spokane County
DistrictlMunicipal Court, having offices for the transaction of business at 1100 West Mallon,
Spokane, Washington 99260, hereinafter referred to as "COURT,° Spokane County, a political ,
subdivision of the State of Washington, having offices for the transaction of business at 1116
West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99260, hereinafter referred to as "BOARD,°
together sometimes referred to along with the COURT as °COUNTY,° and the City of Spokane
Valley, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, having offices for the transaction of
business at the Redwood Plaza, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, , Spokane Valley,
Washington 99206, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," jointly hereinafter referred to as the
"PARTIES." The COUNTY, COURT and CITY agree as follows.
SECTION NO. 1: RECITALS AND FINDINGS (a) The Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County has the care of County
. property and the management of County funds and business under RCW 36.32.120(6).
(b) Counties and cities may contract with each other to perform certain functions which
each may legally perform under chapter 39.34 RCW (Interlocal Cooperation Act).
(c) Pursuant to the provisions of RCV1/39.34.180, the City_of Spokane Valley is
responsible for the costs incident to investigation, prosecution, adjudication and incarceration of
misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses that occur within its jurisdiction and that are •
committed by adults.
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(d) Spokane County has established the Spokane County DistricUMunicipal Court under
the provisions of chapter 3.38 RCW for the judicial administration of the laws of the State of
Washington and the ordinances of Spokane County. The Spokane County DistricUMunicipal
Court consists of one district encompassing all of Spokane County. -
(e) Spokane County District Court supervises and oversees a Spokane County District .
Court Probation Department. RCW 10.64.120 authorized the Court to levy upon any person
receiving probation services a monthly assessment not to exceed one hundred dollars.
(0 The City of Spokane Valley desires to utilize the services of the Spokane County
DistricUMunicipal Court Probation Department for the purpose of providing probation services as
directed by the Spokane County DistricUMunicipal Court for (i) misdemeanor or gross
misdemeanor offenses constituting a violation of a state statute committed by an adult within the
City of Spokane Valley and/or (ii) a violation of the City of Spokane Valley's ordinances.
SECTION NO. 2: DEFINITIONS
(a) Agreement. "AgreemenY" means this Interlocal Agreement between the CITY and
COUNTY regarding Probation Services.
(b) City: "CITY" means the City of Spokane Valley.
(c) Countv: "COUNTY" means Spokane County.
(d) Maintenance and Operations. 4Maintenance and Operations" and "M&O" shall
mean (1) those class codes (3000-5999 and 7000-9999) used by Spokane County in its
budgetary process as prescribed by the BARS manual adopted by the State of Washington under
chapter 43.88 RCW so long as such expenditures are directfy attributable and proportionate to
. services rendered to CITY under the terms of this Agreement.
(e) Services. "Services" means those services identified in Exhibit 1.
(f) Compensation. "Compensation" means that methodology set forth in Exhibit 2 used to establish the amount of money which the CITY will pay the COUNTY for providing
Services.
(g) Capital Improvement. "Capital Improvement° shall mean any expenditure of
$2,000.00 or more. Any such expenditure will be coded as provided for in the BARS-manual
adopted by the State of Washington under RCW 43.88.
(h) Uncontrollable Circumstances: aUncontrollable Circumstances" means the
following events: riots, wars, civil disturbances, insurrections, acts of terrorism, external fires
and floods, volcanic eruptions, lightning or earthquakes at or near where the Services are
perFormed and/or that directly affect providing of such Servicss. .
(i) Probation: "Probation° means evaluation and supervision as provided for in
RCW 10.64.120 and ARLJ 11.1.
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(j) Court: "Court" means the Spokane County Municipal/District Court established
under chapter 3.38 RCW.
SECTION NO. 3: PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to reduce to writing the PARTIES' understanding as to the
. terms and conditions under which the COURT will provide Services on behalf of the CITY. It is
the intent of the PARTIES that Services to be provided by the COURT will be consistent with the
CITY'S CounGil/Manager form of government provided for in chapter 35A.13 RCW.
SECTION NO. 4: DURATIONNVITHDRAWAL
This Agreement shall• commence at 12:01 A.M. on January 1, 2005, and run through 12:00 P.M. December 31, 2005, unless one of the PARTIES provides notice as set forth in.Section 7 of
.termination pursuant to Section 14 of this Agreement.
At the conclusion of the initial term, this Agreement shall automatically be renewed from year to year thereafter effective January 1s3 to December 31gL All renewals shall be subject to all terms
and conditions set forth herein.
Any Party may withdraw at any time from this Agreement for any reason whatsoever upon a
minimum of 180 days written notice as provided for in Section 7 to the other Party.
J SECTION NO. 5: COST OF SERVICES AND PAYMENTS
Payment for costs of Services shall be as set forth in Exhibit 2, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference:
SECTION NO. 6: RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROVIDING
SERVICES
The COURT or its designee agrees to attend staff meetings as requested by the CITY Manager.
The COURT or its designee.agrees to meet upon request by the CITY Manager or hislher
designee to discuss any Service provided under the terrns of this Agreement.
The CITY agrees the COURT may use the COURT'S stationery in conjunction with providing
Services under the terms of this Agresment.
SECTION NO. 7: NOTICE
All notices or other communications given hereunder shall be deemed given on: (1) the day such
notices or other communications are received when sent by personal delivery; or (ii) the third day
following the day on which the same have been mailed by first class delivery, postage prepaid
addressed to the COUNTY or the CITY at the address set forth below for such Party, or at such
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other address as either Party shall from time-to-time designate by notice in writing to the other
Party:
COUNTY: Spokane County Chief Executive Officer
or hislher authorized representative
1116 West Broadway Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99260 COURT: Presiding Judge, Spokane County District CouR
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99260
CITY: City of Spokane Valley City Manager
or his/her authorized representative
- 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
SECTION NO. 8: REPORTING . "
Reports - The COURT shall provide the CITY with reports documenting actual usage under this
Agreement at such times as agreed to between fhe COURT and CITY. The COURT and CITY
agree that the terminology "reports documenting usage" means that type of information provided
by the COURT to the CITY in the 2004 agreement for Services. Such reports shall be in a format
as mutually agreed to between tfie COURT and CITY. The content and/or format for such reports -
may be changed from time-to-time by written agreement between, COURT and COUNTY staff. Records Review - The CITY shall be allowed to conduct random reviews of the records
generated by the COURT in performance of this Agreement. The CITY will provide the COUNTY
with reasonable advance notice of the records reviews. The Parties agree that they will make
best efforts to achieve a resolution of any potential records confidentiality issues, including
entering into confidentiality agreements or other similar mechanisms that will allow disclosure of
the necessary information to accuratety conduct a records revie+iv.
SECTION NO. 9_ COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so
executed and delivered, shall be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but
one and the same.
SECTION NO. 10: ASSIGNMENT
No Party may assign in whole or part its interest in this Agreement without the written approval of
the other PARTY.
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SECTION NO. 11: COUNTY EMPLOYEES
The COURT shall hire, assign, retain and discipline all employees performing Servioes under this
Agreement according to applicable collective bargaining agreements and applicable state and
federal laws and court rules including but not limited to GR 29.
The COURT agrees to meet and confer with the CITY with respect to staff that is assigned to
provide Services. Issues of discipline or performance will be speciflcally handled according to
COURT policies.
SECTION NO. 12: LIABILITY
For the purpose of this Section, the terminology "COUNTYT shall also include the `COURT."
(a) The COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, agents, and .
employees,,from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of .
any nature whafsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omission of the
COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, relating to or arising out of performing Services
pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit. based upon such claim, action, loss, or
damages is brought against the CITY, the COUNTY shall defend the same. at its sole cost and
expense; provided that the CITY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of
f governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against the
CITY, and its officers, agents, and employees, or jointly against the CITY and the COUNTY and
their respective officers, agents, and employees, the COUNTY shall satisfy the same.
(b) The CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and its officers, agents, and
employees, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of
any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omission of the
CITY, its officers, agents and employees, relating to or arising out of 'performing Services
pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such claim, action, loss, or
damages is brought against the COUNTY, the CITY shall defend the same at its sole cost and
expense; provided that the COUNTY reserves the nght to participate in said suit if any principle of
govemmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against the
COUNTY, and its officers, agents, and ernployees, or jointly against the COUNTY and the CITY
and their respective officers, agents, and employees, the CITY shall satisfy the same.
(c) If the comparative negligence of the Parties and their officers and employees is a cause of
such damage or injury, the liability, loss, cost, or expense shall be shared between the Parties
in proportion to their relative degree of negligence and the right of indemnity shall apply to such
proportion. (d) Where an officer or employee of a Party is acting under the direction and control of the other
Party, the Party directing and controlling the officer or employee in the activity and/or omission ,
giving rise to liability shall accept all liability for the other Party's officer or employee's
negligence.
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(e) Each Party's duty to indemnify shall survive the terrnination or expiration of the Agreement.
(o The foregoing indemnity is specffically intended to constitute a waiver of each Party's immunity
under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, chapter 51 RCW, respecting the other party only,
and only to the extent necessary to provide the indemnified Party with a full and complete
indemnity of claims made by the indemnitor's employees. The PARTIES acknowledge that these
, provisions were specifically negotiated and agreed upon by them.
(g) The COUNTY and the CITY agree to either self insure or purchase polices of insurance
covering the matters contained in this Agreement with coverages of not less than $5,000,000 per
occurrence with $5,000,000 aggregate limits including professional liability and auto liability
coverages.
SECTION NO. 13: RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
The PARTIES intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this
Agreement. The COURT shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of
the CITY, that the CITY is interested only in the results to be achieved and that the right to control
the particular manner, method and means in which the services are performed is solely within the
discretion of the COURT. Any and all employees who provide Services to the CITY under this
Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the COURT. The COURT shall be solely
responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees under this Agreement and any liability
that may attach thereto. Likewise, no agent, employee, servant or representative of the CITY
shall be deemed to be an employee, agent, servant or representative of the COURT or COUNTY
for any purpose.
SECTION NO. 14: MODIFICATION
This Agreement may be modified in writing by mutual written agreement of the PARTIES.
SECTION NO. 15: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -
The ownership of all property and equipment utilized in conjunction with providing the Services
shall remain with the original owner, unless specifically and mutually agreed by the PARTIES to
this Agreement.
SECTION NO. 16: ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREINIBINDING EFFECT
This Agreement contains terms and conditions agreed upon by the PARTIES. The PARTIES
agree that there are no other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of
this Agreement. No changes or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon the
PARTIES unless such change or addition is in writing, executed by the PARTIES.
This Agrezment shall be binding upon the PARTIES hereto, their successors and assigns. .
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SECTION NO. 17:* DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any dispute befinreen the COUNTY and CITY which cannot be resolved between the COUNTY
and CITY shall be subject to arbitration. Except as provided for to the contrary herein, such
dispute shall first be reduced to writing and considered by the COUNTY CEO and the CITY Manager. If the COUNTY CEO and the CITY Manager cannot resolve the dispute it will be
submitted to arbitration. The provisions of chapter 7_04 RCW shall be applicable to any arbitration
proceeding.
The COUNTY and the CITY shall have the right to designate one person each to act as an
arbitrator. The two selected arbitrators shall then jointly select a third arbitrator. The decision of
the arbitration panel shall be binding on the PARTIES and shall be subject to judicial review as
provided for in chapter 7.04 RCW.
The costs of the arbitration panel shall be equally split between the PARTIES.
The PARTIES acknowledge that the provisions of this section are not applicable to the COURT.
GR 29 precludes the COURT from delegating any of its administrative duties addressed in that
rule to the legislative or executive branches of government. The COURT agrees, however, in the
event of a dispute with the CITY to meet and in good faith attempt to resolve the dispute.
~ SECTION NO. 18: VENUE STIPULATION '
This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and delivered within the
State of Washington and it is mutually understood and agreed by each party that this
Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington both as to interpretation -
and performance. Any action at law; suit in equity or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of
this Agreement, or any provision hereto, shall be instituted only in courts of competent jurisdiction
within Spokane County, Washington.
SECTION NO. 19: SEVERABILITY The PARTIES agree that if any parts, terms or provisions of this Agreement are held by the courts
to be illegat, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected and the rights
and obligations of the PARTIES shall not be affected in regard to the remainder of the Agreement. If it should appear that any part, term or provision of this Agreement is in conflict with any statutory
provision of the State of Washington, then the part, term or provision thereof that may be in
' :conflict shall be deemed inoperative and null and void insofar as it may be in conflict therewith -and
this Agreement shall be deemed to modify to conform to such statutory provision.
SECTION NO. 20: RECORDS
All public records prepared, owned, used or retained by the COURT in conjunction with providing
Services under the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed COURT property and shall be made
available to the CITY upon request by the CITY Manager subject to the attomey client and
attomey work product privileges set forth in statute, court rule or case law. The COURT will notify
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the CITY of any public disclosure request under chapter 42.17 RCW for copies or viewing of such ~records as well as the COUNTY'S response thereto.
SECTION NO. 21: HEADINGS
. The section headings appearing in this Agreement have been inserted solely for the purpose of
convenience and ready reference. In no way do they purport to, and shall not be deemed to
define, limit or extend the scope or intent of the sections to which they pertain.
SECTION NO. 22: TIME OF ESSENCE OF AGREEMENT
Time is of the essence of this Agreement and in case any Party fails to perform the obligations
on its part to be perFormed at the time fixed for the performance of the respective obligation by
the terms of this Agreement, the other Party may, at its election, hold the other Party liable for
all costs and damages caused by such delay.
SECTION NO. 23: UNCONTROLLABLE CIRCUMSTANCES/IMPOSSIBILITY
A delay or interruption in or failure of performance of all or any part of this Agreement resulting
from Uncontrollable Circumstances shall be deemed not a default under this Agreement.
A delay or interruption in or failure of performance of all or any part of this Agreement resulting
from any change in or new law, order, rule or regulation of any nature which renders providing
of Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement legally impossible, and any other
circumstances beyond the control of the COUNTY/COURT which render legally impossible the
performance by the COUNTY/COURT of its obligations under this Agreement, shall be deemed not a default under this AgreemenL SECTION NO. 24: FILING
This Agreement shall be filed by the COUNTY with such offices or agencies as required by
chapter 39.34 RCW.
SECTION NO. 25: EXECUTION AND APPROVAL
The PARTIES warrant that the officers executing below have been duly authorized to act for
and on behalf of the Party for purposes of confirming this Agreement.
SECTION NO. 26: INITIATIVES
The PARTIES recognize that revenue-reducing initiative(s) passed by the voters of Washington
may substantially reduce local operating revenue for the CITY, COUNTY or both PARTIES. The
PARTIES agree that it is necessary to have flexibility to reduce the contracted amount(s) in this
Agreement in response to budget constraints resulting from the passage of revenue=reducing
initiative(s). If such an event occurs, the PARTIES agree to negotiate in good fa'rth to achieve a
mutually agreeable resolution in a timely fashion.
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The PARTIES shall observe all federai, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, to the
extent that they may be applicable to the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION NO. 28: DISCLAIMER
Except as otherwise provided, this Agreement shall not be construed in any manner that would limit either Party's authority or powers under laws. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this Agreement to be executed on date and year opposite their respective signatures.
DATED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON PHILLIP D. HARRIS, Chairman ,
ATTEST: .
CLERK OF THE BOARD
TODD MIELKE, Vice-Chairman
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Daniela Erickson MARK RICHARD, Commissioner
DATED: SPOKANE COUNTY
DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL COURT
By:
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DATED: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
ATTEST:
David Mercier, City Manager ,
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
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EXHIBIT 1
Probation Services shall include, but not be limited to, case management as directed by the
Spokane County District Court for gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor offenses constituting a
violation of a state statute and/or of the City's ordinances committed by an adult within the City of
Spokane Valley.
Case management includes the monitoring of cases in pre-trial status, providing supervision and
monitoring of sentenced offenders, and supervision and monitoring of offenders whose cases are
on a deferred status.
Monitoring includes meeting with the offenders, reviewing the court's probation orders, consulting
with various service providers another criminal justice entities, tracking criminal activity, and
refercal for appropriate services.
Probation Services shall also include verification of an offenders' compliance or non-compliance to
COURT.
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EXHIBIT 2
The COURT establishes probation fees under RCW 10.64.120. These fees are imposed upon all
individuals whose cases are assigned by COURT to receive Probation Services. The fees are
collected from defendants placed on probation.
CITY shall not pay COUNTY or COURT for any Probation Services provided by COURT through
the Court under the terms of this Agreement. Instead, the CITY agrees that the COURT, through
Spokane County Probation Services Department, may impose and collect those fees deemed
appropriate by COURT under RCW 10.64.120 from individuals receiving probation senrices.
Additionally the CITY agrees that the COURT/COUNTY shall retain any and all fees collected
from individuals Rarticipating in such program that are imposed during the term on this
Agreement. In the event that this Agreement is terminated or not renewed, the CITY agrees that
any probation service fees ultimately collected by the COURT or other collection body that were
imposed during the term of this Agreement shall be tumed over to the COUNTY/COURT.
The COUNTY and CITY acknowledge that from January 1, 2005, through the date(s) of the
execution of this Agreement, they had been using a different methodology to compensation the
COURT for providing Probation Services to the CITY. That methodology was set forth in an
agreement entitled °Interlocal Agreement for Probation Services for the City of Spokane Valley
(April 1, 2003-December 31, 2004)," hereinafter referred to as' the "Interiocal Agree'ment,"
executed under Spokane County Resolution No. 2004-0042. That Interlacal Agreement
terminated December 31, 2004. Upon termination, the COUNTY and CITY agreed to continue to
use the same methadology to compensate the COURT for Probation Services until a new
agreement was executed. Accordingly, the COUNTY and CITY agree that as the date of this last signatory of this
Agreement, the new methodology 'set forth herein shall supersede the methodology within the
Interlocal Agreement.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: August 9, 2005 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 : Rxtification of City Nlanaser's Autliorization of Expenclitiu-e for
Spokane Valley Chamber Promodon of City of Spokane VaIley and Lago Use .
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City of Spokane Valley logo was registered with the
Washington $tate Secretary of State July 1, 2003. It has been Council practice that any outside
use of the City's logo must receive Council approval.
BACKGROUND:
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OPTIONS: -
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Ratify City Managers approval of expenditure of
$325.00 to the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce for City of Spokane Valley promotion
through the Chambers Map, with funding from the General GovernmenYs Economic
Development Fund, and ratify use of the City Logo for that map promotion. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: $325.00, from Economic Development under General Government
STAFF CONTACT: Dave Mercier
ATTACHMENTS
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 8/09l05 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business x new business Q public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading Proposed Amendment to SVMC 2.25
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.13.080 and SVMC 2.25.010
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Appointment of a City Manager under RCW,3,5A,13
and enactment of SVMC 2.25.
BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley operates under the Council-Manager form of
government wherein the City Council retains legislative--authority and the City Manager
- exercises all administrative responsibilities, includ'rng -the -power and duties "to appoint and
remove at any time all department heads, officers, and employees of the code city..."
Spokane Valley Municipal Code 2.25.010 (City Attorney) provides, in part, that °This office shall
; be filled by appointment by the city council upon the recommendation of the city maqager."
HencQ that provision of the SVMC is in conflict with the provisions of RCW 35A.13.080, which
vests appointment authority with the city manager.
In lay person's terms, state statute trumps local ordinance. Following a best practices
approach, deficiencies in the municipal code should be corrected promptly. The proposed
ordinance amendment will eliminate the contrary provisions in SVMC 2.25.010.
OPTIONS: 1. Advance the ordinance to a Second reading. 2. Choose not to advance the
ordinance to a sECOnd reading. 3. Suspend the rules and approve the ordinance as presented.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: To suspend the rules and approve Ordinance 05-
024 amending Spokane Valley City Code 2.25
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: No unanticipated impact on the city budget.
• STAFF CONTACT: Dave Mercier and Nina Regor .
ATTACHMENTS Draft Ordinance 05-024
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. C1TY pF SPOKANE VALLLY
SPOKANF CUUNTY, WA_S1MNGTQN
ORDP~ fANCla NU. 05-024
AN URDi.1~7ANCE OF TRE CIl'Y (7F SPOKANE VAi.,T.,.EY, SPOKANE COLTNTY,
VVASI3ING'1'OIY, AME\rD1NC: SPOKANL VALLEY l191JNIC-IPAL CODE 2.25
CREATING THE (7FFiCC, FSTAt3LISHTNG Dl1TIES AiND YROVIDING FOIt
AI'PQT~t'1'MENT OF CTTX Al f()RNFY.
WWFREAS. RCW 35A.13.090, Cotuicil may create sueh deparUnents, as it fiincls necessa.ry or
advisable; and '
NVHERFAS, RCW 35A.13.080 delegates the powers and duties of the City vlanager to appoint
and remove aC any time all dcpirlment heads, offcers, and employees; and
' 4V14EREf1S, the City Council clesires to pi-escribe Ghe powers and duties for the Ciry attorney
pursuant t:o RCW 35A.13.080. NOW; 1'H:EREi'ORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County,
Washington, do erdain as follnws:
Sectiun 1. Inter►t. Il is the intent of the City of Spokane Valley to hrinD City code
provisions into confornlity with state law requirements relating to the powers nnd duties of the City
Manager.
Scction 2. Amendment to Spokane VaIlev Munieipal Code 225. Spokane Valley
Municipal Cocle Section 2.25 sFiall be amended to rcad as fnllows: Section 2.25.010 Office Created. The City Counci] hereby creates the offce of the City
~ Attomey. This offiee shall be filled by appoinhnent by t-he
City vlanager.
- Section 2.25.020 Duties. `I'he City Attorney, or a designated repressntative, shall:
A. Advise the Giry Mlnsger, City Council and cmployees in all leoal matters pertaining to
the busine,ss of the City of Spokane Valley.
B. Represent the City of Spokane Valley in all actions brought by or against the City of
Spokane Valley itself and/or its pfficials vid employees in theie official eapacity, and shall perforni such
o[hcr duties as the City Manager and/or City Council may direct.
C. Attend sll rcgulzjr and special mcetings of the City Council unless o[herwise excused-by
zhe-Fitj- Gotrnca-1.
. D. DrafZ; review and approve ordinances, resolutions, contracts and nther legal instruments
and documencs.
E. Yerforni such othcr cluties as may be assigmed or prescribecl by the laws of the State of
Washington and the ordinances of the City of Spokane Valley.
I Ordinauce 05=424, Amending SVIviC 2..25_Cicy Attornev Paee 1--a-f-2
SecEiun 2.25.030 Qualifi cations. The City Council and the City Manager shall confer in
order to establish quali6cations for the positions of City Attorney wifh such qualifications approvcd by
Kesnlution of the Council.
Section 2.25.040. Contract. '1'he City of Sp4kane Valley miiy also eiiter into contracts for
additional leaal services upon sueh terms that as are reasonable ancl just.
Section 3. Severabil_ity. lf any section, sentence, clause or phrase of Chis ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or uncaistitutional by a couit ofcompetent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall noC affect the validity or constit:utionality of any other section, sentcnce, clause or
phrase of this orclinanc.e. ,
Seetion 4. Lff'ective L7ate. This Ordinance shall be in fiill Coree and efiTect on the official
date of incoiporaeion provided publication of this Ordinanc.e or a summary therenf oceurs in the o"fficial
newspaper of thc City as provided by law.
Approveci by ihG Clty Council of the City of Spokane Valley this day aP
2005.
Ivtayor, Diana VVilhite
A1°L'FST: '
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge .
Approved As To Form:
Deputy City Attorney, CaryY. Driskcll
laace of Publication:
Cffective Da[e:
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Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: August 9, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ~ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation,
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Proposed Resolution 05-415, Creating Senior Plans Examiner and
Senior Permit Specialist Classifications and Job Descriptions for the City of Spokane
Valley
GOVERNIPIG LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: At the April 5 Council meeting a presentation was
given regarding the Commercial Development Permit Process. An update on Development
Process, Fee Structure was given to Council July 19, 2005. The update included a presentation
and discussion regarding a multifaceted approach to making needed changes.
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BACKGROUND: A thorough review of the Commercial Building Permit Process has taken
place over a number of months. As staff has reviewed the development processes, beginning
with the.commercial building permit process, we have identified a few staffing improvements.
One was a project coordination function in the permit center. The second is the creation of a.
supervisory position in the Building Division to oversee plans examination, building inspection
and ROWlconstruction inspection.
The attached memorandum provides background information on the two positions.
OPTIONS: Approve Resolution No. 05-015, or provide additional direction to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 05-015, creating aSenior Plans Examiner and a Senior Permit Specialist classificatiomand position description.
BUDGETlFINANCIAL IMPACTS: Existing authorized FTE would be transferred into the
positions, so costs would be incremental, reflecting Grade changes. Sufficient funds are
included in the 2005 budget. , .
STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager ATTACHMENTS -
1. Draft Resolution No. 05-015 with attached position descriptions
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3. PowerPoint Presentation
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CITY pF SPQKAINE VALLEi Y
ST.'OKAN'E COUNTY, WASAWCTOlY
RFSOi.,UTIUN NU. 05-015
A I2E, SOLT.7TI0N CREATING A NEW UN'TPLQYF.F, CLASSIFICATION r1ND .TQR
llESCRIPTION FnR Ta_T_F POS1T10NS OF SENiQR PFRIN-11T SPECIALIST, AND
SEiVIUlt YLANS EXANI.INFR, FOR THH, C1TY ()F SPQKA.NF VALLFY.
)XrHEEREAS, the City Cauncil frotn time to lime must create new employment classifications and
adopi eonditions of employment for-those nccvly-created classifications; and
NVHERBAS, the City Council adopted Spokane Valley slilunicipal Code provision 2.50.070,
which, in part, provides that p4sition classifieaiions and job descriptipns shall be developeci for new
positions; and
WHEREAS, lhe City Cnuncil through Re•salution No. 03-031 adopted job descriptions for City
' positions; and
\VI-1TRFA8, since adoptinn of Spokane Valley vtunicipal Cocle 2.50.070, the City Council has
created various new cmployee classifications; -
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by dhe City Council of the City of Spnkane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follnws:
Section 1. New EmuloYec Classifcation and Position Description for Senior Permit
~ Speeiali3t. The City of Spokane Valley creates the new employee classification of "Sen , ior Permit
Speeialist," and adopts the position description for the position of Senior Permit Specialist, attachetl
hcreto as t\Ctachment 1, as if fully set forth herein. This job description includes a pay grade
classifcation of 14.
Secliun 2. New Employee Classifieation i-ncl Position I7escrintion for Senior Plans
Examiner. The City of Spokane Valley creates the new employee classification of "Senior Plans
IC-xaminer," and adopts the position description for the position oP Senior Plans Ex•uniner, attached }iereto
as Attachment 2, as if fiilly set forth herein. T}iis.job description includes a pay grade classification of
16.
Section 3. Remaining Job DGSCrip[ions Unchanged. The rettiainder of the job descriptions
cnneained in Kesolution No. 03-031 as adopted or amended remain unchanged by this action.
Section 4. Effective 17ate. `I'his Resolution shall be effcclive upnn 3doption.
Adopted this day ofAuntist, 2005.
City of SpokFUie Valley
ATTEST: Mayor Diana Wilhite
City Clerk, Christinc 13ai.nbriclge
Resolution 05-015 Sr Pcrmit Spcc;Sr_Plans Examiner
Attnchment 1 to licsolution Vo. 05-015
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POSITION DESCRIPTIOiN
Class Title: Senior Permit Specialist Job Code Nuinber: 445
Department: Community Development Grade Number: 14 '
Divisicm: I3uilding FLSA Status: Non-LYempt
Jaate: Location: City Hall
GENERAL PiJR,P()SE , Plans, organizes, direets and evaluates Nvork activities involved i.n issuing and accepting
applicaiions for development related and iight-of.-way perniits.
SiTPERVISION RE CE1VLll
Works under the general supervision of thc Building Official.
SUFERVISION EXERCISED .
Serves a.s A lead worker. Ivlay provide fiuictionzl supervision to Permit Specialists aud
othcr staff as assigned.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPnNSIBILITIES
Serves as a lead worker over I'ermit Specialists; provides leadership and direction in the
daily pperations oF the permit center; en.sures the flow of work within the permit center is
completed in accordaiice Nvith establishecl procedures; coordinates pernut center ackivities
with other divisions, departments and agcncies as required.
Oversees tlie approval process of coinplex penuit applications, especially f.or commercial
• building permits. Coordinates pre-application conferences; serves as staff liaisoii
between che applicant, consultants, Cify staEf and other agencies; organizes information
of a professional and/or technical naturc.
Oversees the etfective use of the automateci permitiing system; develops, recommends
and implements approved perniiC syscem changes io make processes more eff cient and
ef.fective; wor.ks with information tech.nol.ogy sta_ffor consultants to make operating
revisions to the system in a timely mauner; trains staff oii the system. - ~
Provides general building, zonuie, land use And related code infomiation and applicaCion
f'orms tn pemiit applicants and the general public, and provides guidance in completing
them.
Providees technical support and assistancc to applicannts, consultants fuld staff from the
City and other agencies on procedural 'uifonnation, submi.ttal requirements, code
inlerpretations and solutions to site-specific problems. •
Position Description: Seiuor Pennit Specialist , 1
Screens, reviews and approves cnnstruction and land use plans aod applicatians acccptcd
by staff for consistency of cnde interpretations, subtnittal requiremenLs, and tEChnical
information provided to the applicant.
Provides detailed azid accurate i.nformation regarding the eYistence, location, type and .
extent aPpublic improveinents such as streel, sewer hydrants, water mains and services,
sidewal_1:., curbs, pavemcnt and ottieis.
- Maintains accurate and timely records of the permit process; inPuts, maintains and
campilcs avariety of data nn pennitting activity, such as the nuinber of•'permits by typc,
valuation, permit fees, review time, problem areas, conditions i.mposed and actions taken.
Responcls to customcr couiplaurts and inqui.ries, and resolves customer service issues,
either per5anally, by telephone or in vvriting; maintains records and docuinents of
cuslomer servicc issucs aud resolutions.
Prepares and oversees the rnaintenancc and storage of records, fi.les and Iogs related to
pernut issuauce.
Recommends clia.nges to codes, rules and regulations based upon common problem areas
and building issucs.
PLRIPI-IFR.f1T., DUTIES -
' Performs building inspection and plans examination duties in a back-up capacity. Assists in assigned addresses for new and existing properties. -
Scrves as a ulembez of various staff committccs as assigued.
Fer.f'ornis other similar and related duties as assib ied.
Nl1iV1MiTM QUAI.,TFI.CATIOn'S .
Required Qualifications . .
A. Gradua.t.ion &om a standard senior high school or GED equivalent; supplemented by twa (2) years of post-sccondary college or technical instruelion in building
technology; architecture, urban planning, conslruc;tion managemcnt, mcchanical,
plumbing or building uistruction; and •
B. Five (5) years of experience in general construction or related f elds; or
C. Any equivaleiit combination oi' education and expericnce which would
demonstrate the individual's knowlcdge, skill uid ability to perrorni the essential
duties and responsibilities listed above.
NFCESSAKY TG1`O`VLEnCE, S.K.I:1.,GS A1`D ABILI"T'TES
A. Considerable l:nowledge of International Cocies; working knowledge of general
land use development and ~r.oning regulations; working knowledge of building
Positiou Descripfion: Senior Permit SpECialist 2
administration; considerable knoNvledge of manual and chmputeriz,ed record
~ J keeping systems. ,
B. Knowledge af'City-ioninb ordinances, buildinb codes a~id specializcd rEgulations
related to a variety ofpernuts; faciuliarity uritti standards and specificalions for
street and sewer improvement plans. .
C. Abiliq, to establish effective working reldtionships with employees, contractors, .
developers, architects, engineers, owners, aiid the general pub1_ic; ability to read
and understand cQmplieated plaiis aiid bluepruits; atiility to com.uiuiucate
effectively verbally and in ~vriting.
D. A key value of the cilt), is customcr service. This position requires considerable
laiowledge, ability and skill in the principles and practices Uf excellent custnmer
service as practiccd in both the private and public sectors. It requir.es the abiliry to '
- effectively mect and deal with lhe public, the abilicy to handle snessful situations;
thc ability to greet and respond to customers in a f'riendly, pleasant aiid
profcssional manner using appropriate inf-lection, granimaT and s}mtax; the abilit),
to establish ancl maintain effeetive working relationships NviCh the employees,
supervisors, and the general public; the abilily to maintain a proFessional,
. epurtequs, and pleasanf demeanor in difficult aiid stressful situations; and the
ability to diplomatically deal with difficult people. Awillingncss to cYpend extra
effort to hElp the public find answers or information relative to their inquiry or
eomplaint is expected.
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Must possess avalid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain dne Prior to •
employmcnt;
nTinimuni certif calion at the Lime of employment: at least one ICC Certificate verifying
technical abilities in Lispection or Plans Esainination.
TOOLS AvD EQUIT"MfE \i1 USEll
Personal computcr and associated office sofiware; including word prqcessing and
spreadslieet; automated pcnnittine software; gcneral office equipment.
PHYS1Ct1L DENIANDS
'1 he physical dcmatlds described hcre arc represcntativc of those that must be met by -an
enaployee to successfully peri'orm the essential funccions of the job. Reasonable
accornmodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perforni the
essential fiinctions.
The fiuictions arc mostly sedentary but may involvc somc amount of time standing,
sronping, kneeling, bencling, li:Ring, walkijig, carr}jing, mld reaclung, while filing ancl
' ather duties. Some outdoor wark is required in the inspeetion of various land usc
~clevelaprnents, constructian sites. Hand-eye coardination is necessary lo operate
Position Description: Senior Pemut Specialist 3
ct»iiputers ancl various pieces of office equipmeni. Extensivc -wrist anci hand movements
relateel to eomputcr kcyboa,rd, calculalor, 10-key, copicr, and t}rpe«n•iter work..
Employee musl occasionally lift mid/or move up to 10 pounds. Spccific vision abilities
required by this job includc closc vision, distance vision, color vision, pcripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust a.nd focus.
WORK TNVTt20NMEVT
The work environmcnt characteristics described here are representative of those an
ernployee encounters whilE perforuiiug the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accpmmodations may be tnade to enable individuals with disabilitics to perform the
essential functions.
Wlule pecforming the dutics of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside
weather conditions. The employee is occasionally eYposed to wet and/or humid
conciitions, or airborne particles. The noise level 'ul the work environment is usually quiet in tlie office, and uiaderate in
the field.
SFLFCTIQnj GUIDEL1NES
Formal application; ratuig of education and experience; oral intcrview and reference
check; job-related tcsts may be required. ~
°1"he duties listed above are intencled only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may bc performed. The-omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, relateci or a logical assigcunent to the position.
The job description does not constitiitc an emplo}qiient agreement between the employer
and employee, aild is subject to change by the cmplayer as ttle needs of the employer and
reyuirements aFthe job change.
Approval: Approval:
Human Resources vTanager City Manager
Effective Date: Revision Hislory:
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Position Taescription: Scnior Pertnit Specialist 4
Attachment 2 to Resolutian No. 05-015
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CITY OF SPOKAN:F VALLEX . PosITIoi DEscxIPTioN
Class Title: Senior Plans Examiner Job Codc iNumbcr:
17epar[tnent: Conununity laevelopmenl Grade Number:
Division: 13uild'uig FLSA Stalus: F•xempt
DatE: Location: City Hall
GENE1tAL PUR1'OSF,
Oversees and per#'ornis a variety oFroutine and complex technical .vork in the review and
approval of plans and specificatipns, ensuring c4mpliance with building; mechanical, pliunbing and related code requixement:s and pCher regulations, in-the design and
constniction of building projects. SUPER.VTSTON RFCFIVFD
Worlcs under the general supervision af the Builcling Off cial.
SiTPERVISION EXEKC1SL1)
Exercises supervision over 1'lans LYa.muiers, Buildulg Inspecfors Imid iT,
ROW/Construction Inspcctors a.nd other persoiuiel as assigned.
ESSENTiAT, AUTTFS AiND RESPQNSIBILITIES
Manages and participates in the development and implcmentation of „oals, objectives, '
policies and prioa-ities for assigned programs; recommends and aclministcrs policies and -
procedures.
SElects, cra.ins, evaluates and disciplines persoruiel, and resolves einployee grievances. .
Determines work procedures, prepares work schedtdes and expedites workllow. Issues
xvritten and verbal instructions. Assigns duties and e:canines Nvork for eYactness,
nealness and conformance to policies and procedures. Counsels einployees to unprove
perf'ormance. Studies and standardizes procedures to unprove efficiency of subordinates.
Oversees anci parlicipates in thc developmcnt and administration of ttie Building
_ ]aivision's annual budget in arcas of responsibility; participates in ttie forecast of funds
nccdEd for staffing, trauiuig, equipment, materials, supplies and projects.
Coordinatcs activities with Building Division staff', other divisions and deparlments and
outside agencies. Revie«+s cnnunercial and residential construction plans and cngineering calculations of
sCructural, mechanical and arcfutectural compouents to ensure compliaiice with a11
applicable codes, m1d recomme»ds methoci of compliance to meet the intent of each
Position Description: Seiuor Plans Exaaniner 1
relate,ri item. Keviews building, site, utility and othcr plaais to cleterminE compl.iance with
applieable codes, wid provides conunents r.egarding necessary revisions.
Reviews and evaluates proposexi building plans and specifications blueprints to iiisure
that proposed construction complies with builduig, plumbing; mechaniGal, fire,
environuien.tal, fl4ad hazard, design; energy, banier &ee requirements, landscape and
. clearing, grad'ulg, iilling and related endes.
Applies valuations and pennit costs for new projects ba,sed on code.s, regulations and
policies.
pn occasion, perForms residential, commercial and industrial on-site uispections at
various stages of eonstniction, alteraliAn and repair to assure compliaiice Nvit11 City codes
ancl orduiances, safety standards and state and national codes and reeulations, including
the International Codes and Uniforni Plumbing Code. Writes detailed correction notices
whenever code violations are discovered cluring inspectipns.
Assists arclutects, engineers, coutractors anci the public by discussing and cxplaining
building code requireinenl:s; provides informatinn regarding materials requirements,
common building, inspectiou processes and explaius local ordinances. "
Researches probleins and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings,
. building construction and code compliance. Resnlves compleY and sensitive customcr
service issues, cither personally, by telcphone or in -wriling. Maintains records and
documents of custoiner service issues and resolutions.
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PERI:YHERALL ni1TIES
Kccps abreast of Erends and developments in the field of plan review ancl building
inspection. Recammends azici implements changcs to programs in areas of responsibility
in response to changes in state legislation aiid protective codes.
Scrves as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
l'erforms other siniilar and related duties as assignecl.
MTNIA7UVI QUALTFTCATIONS
Required Qualifications
A. G-raduation from a staudar.d senior high school or CtED equivalcnt; supplemented
by two (2) years af post-secondary college or technical iivstniction in building
tectuiolo;y, constniction cnuiagement, mcchfuiiGal, plumbing or building
c•nnstruction; and
B. Five (5) yeais ofexpcricnce in general construction or related 6elds; or
C. Any equivalent combiuation of education and experience whieh 4vould
demonstrate the indiviclual's knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed abovc.
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Position Description: Seiuor Plans Fxaminer 2
i~ NLCGSSA.RY KNOWLEDGF, SKILLS AND f1BILITIES
A. Thorough knowled ;e of Interuational Codes and iJniforn~ Pltunbing Cocie, and
skill iu applying that knowledge; wqrking knowledge of zoning and land use
regiilations.
B. Ability to establish cffective worl:ing relationsb.ips with employees, contractors;
developers, ai'chitects, cngineers, owners and the general public; ability to read
and uncierstand complicatcd plans and bluepruits; ability td communicate _
effectively verbally and in writing.
C. A key value of ttic city is customer service. This position requires considerable
' knnwledge, ability and skill-in the principles aiid practices of excellent customcr .
service as practiced in both the private and public sectors. it requires the ability to
effectively meet and deal with the public; the abilit}, to liajtdle stressful sittiations;
the ability ta greet and respond to customers ui a friendly, pleasant and
professional manuer using appropriate intlcction, gratnmae aud syntax; the ability .
to cstablish and mai-iltain effective working relationships with the emPloyees,
supcrvisors, aud the general public; lhc ability to maintaui a professional,
colirteous; and pleasant demeanor in diff•icult and stressful situations; ajid the
abilily la ciiplomatically deal "rith difficult people. Awillingness to expend ertra
effort ta helP the public find answers or in.formation relative to their inquiry or
complaint is expected. '
C-~ SPFCIAL REQUIREMEN1 S .
Must possess a valid State ciriver's license or havc the ability to obtain one Prior ta
employinEUt;
Mi.nimum cerliCcation at the time of etnployment: ICC I3uilding Plans Examiner, 1CC Building liispector;
Other desired certificatiou: ICC Accessibility Inspeclor/Plans Examincr, ICC Fire
Inspector, ICC Mechanical Inspcetor, 1CC or IAPVIO Plumbing Inspector.
TOOLS AND TQUIPMENT USED , Personal computer, including word processing and peruutting softvvare; general affiee
equipmeirt. PHYSICAL llL•MANUS
'['he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by mi
employee to successfully Perform the esseniial functious of the job. Reasonable
aceommodations may be iuade to enable individuals with disabilities to pcrform the -
cssential fuiictions.
Position Description: Senior Plans Examiner 3
The fiuictions are inostly scdcutary but may involve some amount of timc stand'uig,
5t'qoping, l:neeling, bcnding, lifkijia, walking, canying; and reachin;, urlule filing and
other duties. Son1e outdoor ~vork is required in rhe inspection of various lanci use
cievelopments, eonstruetion sites. IIaiid-eye covrdination is necessary iu operate
computers a,ud various pieces of officc eqiupment. Extensive wrist and hand movcmcnts
relateci to computer keyboard, calciilator, 10-key, copier, and type,,vTiter work.
Employee must occasionally 1ift a»d/or niove uP to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this jGb includc close visiou, clistauce vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth pe.rception; and Che ability to adjust and focus.
WUKK LNV11Z0NMT.NT
°l"he work envir.o»nient charae.teristics described hcrc are rcpresentative of those an
eniployee e»counters while performing the essential fiuictions of this job. Reasonable
accaminodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to pcrfonn the .
essential functions. . NVhile performinb the ciuties of ttus job, the employee occasional.ly works i.n outside
~veather conditions. 1 he employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quict in the officc, and moderatc in
the f eld.
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SFI,.FCTiQN (:t,JTDFLINES
Fornial application, rating of education and expcricncc; oral interview and reference
check; job-related tests may be required. . .
"I°he duties listed above are intended oiily as illustrations of the variaus types of work that
may be perfarmed. "t he omission oP specific staternents of duties does not exclude them
&orn the position if thc work is similar, related or a logical assigrunent to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employmcnt agrecment bcriween the cmployer
and employee,- and is subjcct to change by the employer as the needs of tlie einployer aild
requirements of the job chaube. •
Approval : Approva1: .
H.uman I2esources Vlanager City Manager
F~Ffective Datc: , 12evision I-Iistory:
Position Description: Senior I'lans Examiner 4
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509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org
Memorandum
To: City Manager David Mercier and Members of Council
, From: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager .
Date: August 9, 2005
Re: Senior Permit Specialist and Senior Plans Examiner
As staff has reviewed the devclopmeiit processe.s, beginning -with the commercial
building peiinit process, we have identified a few Staffing improveinents. One was a
project c;oordinalion fiusetion'in the permit centcr. The secand is the creation of a
supervisory position ui the Building Division to oversee plans eYamination, building
inspection and ROW/construction inspeetion. The purpose of this memo is to provide
backgrotuid informalion on the Building 17ivision, focusing on these two positions. ,
Summarv of thc BuildinF_ Division .
The Building Division resides wichin the Conununicy Dcvelopinent Department. lt
includES the permittinp-, plans eYamination, inspecting (building and right-of-way) and
cUde compliance functions of the City. As currently organized, the Building OCficial,
whn reports to the Couunun.ity Development Director, dircctly supcrvises twelve
employees (177F). A direct reporting rclationslup typically should be no more than five'
to seven 177E.
Sta_ff reconlniends two organizational changes to improve this structure. The tirst
recommendation is to take nne of lhe existing Pcrmit Specidlist positions and convcrt if
inta a Scnior Permit Specialist. Iliat position would be a lead worker over thc other three
Pemiit Specialists.
The second recomniendation is to eonvert our existing Plans Fxa.cniner FTL incd a newly
created Senior Flaus Lxaminer position, wluch would supervise plans eraminatiou as
well as building and right-of-way inspcctions. These nwo chatl;es would free up some nf
the IIuilding Ofi•icial's time to focus on Division-wide responsibilities, such as creation
of operating polieies and procedures and developmendrevision of certain building-relatEd
ordinuices or programs. It would also identif}, two employees to facilitate for applicants
a smoother navigation through permitting Fuid coiLStruction processes.
The fQiloNving organization chart sho-ws the proposed revised structure.
Senior Permit Spe.cialist and Senior Plans Examincr, coiitinucd • ,
Aubust 9, 2005
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Uncler the proposal, the Building Official would continue to directly suPervise seven
- FTE, while the Senior Flans Examiner would directly supervise five F'I'E. FolloNving is a
description oF the two positions, beginning with the Senior Plans Examiner. .
Senior Plans E:xaminer -
The Senior Flans Fxamiiier would oversee the plans exam.i.nation, builduig uispection and
ROW/Cpnstrucl•ion inSPeclion Funciiqns of the Building Division. This is a new
cki.SSification F'or lhe City. The existing Plans Examiner cla.ssi(icatiUn resides in CTrade 14
of the City's classification matrir ($40,296 -$51,660 per year), and shaees that Gradc
%vith t11e F3uildi.ng [nspector II anci the R.0`V/Construclion Inspector, among others.
When considering placcment on the classification matrix, staf.F tyPical ly looks at tlie
A`VC salary survey, local jurisdictioiis and, if applicable, pi•ivate sector comparables.
' The Senior l'lans f: xaminer position does not have a elose match in the private sector.
Candidates caui come to the position xvith private sector coiistruction, architecture or
engineering backgrounds; however; the privatc sECtor docs not have the regulatary
runceian incorporated into a positian to which we ran compare.
' Senior Permit SNecialist and Senior Plans Exaitiiner, cantinued
August 9, 200;
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Staff proposes transferrinD the current FTE auchari-_ation fro►n the Plans Exaniner to the
Scnior Ylans Examiner classification. At our current staf~ing level, the Senior Plans
Examiner would retaui the direct responsibility for all of the plans examination tasks.
The current Plans Eaaminer classificatioii would remain active far potential future use.
As a result of ttus combination oi" TTOnt-line and supervisory responsibilicies, ther.e is no
close niatch in the public sector. The 2005 AtiVC salary survey shows an annual average
of S49,030 -$61,928 for the Flans Fxasnuier position; however, the positions were not
supervisors. In contrast, Sppl:ane Valley's clraft position includes the supetvision of
mliltiplc functions - plans examination, building inspection and right-of-way/
construction inspection.
Staff also compared lhis positinn to ttie organization stnicture in the City of Spokane aud
Spokane County. Neither combines supervisory assignmencs with Plans eaanuilation.
lhe City of Spokane's annual. salary for its Certified Plans Examiner is $50,844 -
$62;892. Spokane County's salary range is less than Spokwie Valley's eYistuig Graclc for
the Plans Examiner, Buil_duig Inspeetor II anci ROW/Construetion Icispector.
StafFrecommends Plac'vig the Seuior Ylans Examiner position at Grade 16, with an
annual salary of $49,740 -$63,768. Grade 16 i.ncludes the Accolurting vlanager, which
is a supervisory position; the Senior Plaruier, w1ucli has lcad worker responsibilities; and
the Engineer, which is non-supervisory.
Senior Yermit Specialist
The Senior Permit Specialist is a new classifiGation. No ncw FTE is recommended;
instead, staff proposes transferring the F'T'F authorization from one of the iour existing
Ferniit Specialists iuto ttus classificali4n. The Senior Pennit Specialist Nvould be a lead
worker over the thrcc remaining Permit Specialists, responsible for overseeing the day-to-
day operations of the permit center. Other direct responsibilities include:
, • Shepherding the more eomplex clevelapinent-related permits th.rough the process,
coorcl.inaCing the technical information ancl requirements of otller City .17ivisions
and Departments, as well as otlier agencies; • 'Mork.ing xvitti information technology staff and consultauts to update and
maintain the automated permitting system; anci
0 Cress-training staff on permitting fiuictions. The existing Femut Specialist classifieation resides in Grades 11-12 of tfic City's classification matrix, and shares tliose Grades with the 0ffice Assistant II; the Administrative Assistant, the Accountuig Teclmician and the Maintenance Worker
positions. The annual salary of the nwo Grades ranges from a muumtun of $29,376
(Grade 11) to a maxi.mum of $41,844 (Gradc 12).
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Senior Permit Specialist aiid Senior Ylans Examiner, continucd
August 9, 2005
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As witli tlie plfuis eYamuiation function, ttiere is no elear private sector comparable
position, nor is therc a close tnatch in the 2005 AWC surE=ey.
That survey includes bencltmark positions, not all positions t}pica] to a local govern.meut.
• It does include a Building k'ermit Specialist position, NNri.th an average annual range of
$37,548 -$47;496. Tlus cate;ory eyuates to our existuig Permit Specialist classification
in tenns of responsibilities.
1 ollowing is a siuninary of the closest inatches from other Washiugton cities: •
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Ci , of S okane Yermit Coordinator $42X7 $53,024
City nf Tacoma ' Senior Permit Technician $43,619 $54,357
City of Vancouver Senior Yermit Specialist $40,42$ $51,697
Spokanc Cotuity indicated it does not have a position comparable tp the Senior Pel-rnit
Specialist.
Grade 14 provides the best appro:cimation of these comparables, with an annual salary
range of $40,296 -$51,660. Spokane Valley's Building Inspector II and Plans Examiner
classifications also reside iu Grade 14. Tlus provides good internal comparabili/y,
bccause thE Scnior 1'ennit Spccialist is expected to have the same types of internal Code
certifications, and be able to conciuct plans examinations and buildi.ng uispections in a .
back-up capacily.
Rccnmmendation
Staff Recommends creating a Senior Plans Ex.aminer position at Grade 16 a.nd a Scnior
Pernait Specialist position at Grade 14.
New Employee Classifications:
S'enior Permit Specialist-
Senior Plans Examiner City of Spokane Valley
Nina Regor, Deputy* City Manager
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Senior Permit Specialist:
- General Responsibilities
o Serve as lead worker over the three Permit
Specialists and Permit'Center Activity.
o Provide interdepartmental and interagency
coordinat:ion of cammercial projects and other
. complex permit applications. _
. o Maintain and update automated permit
system.
o Conduct building inspections and plans
review on a back-up basis. 6 New Positions - Sr Plans
Sr Permit 08/09/05
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Recommended Clas'sification
o Grade 14 ($405296 - $51,660 annual
salary) .
City of. Spoka.ne Permit Coordin.ator .$4207 $53,024
. City of Tacoma Senior peimit Technician. $43,619 $545,357
City of Vancouver Senior Permit Specialist $40,428 $51,697
7 New Positions - Sr Plans
Sr Permit 08109105
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000 Senior Plans Examiner:
General Responsibilities
o Supervises Building Inspectors I and II,
Right-of-Way/Construction Inspectors and .
other personnel as needed. - o Reviews and approves commercial and
. residential construction plans and
engineering calculations of structural,
mechanical and architectural components.
o Ensures compliance with International
Codes in the design and construction of
commercial and residential projects.
$ New Positions - Sr Plans
Sr Permit 08l09/05
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- Senior Plans Examiner:
Recommended Classification -
_ o Grade 16 ($49,740 - $63,768 annual
sala . rY)
. o Closest local comparable:*
City of' Spokane $50,844 -$621892
(no supervisor res onsibilities
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- No Spokane County Comparable
9 New Positions - Sr Plans
Sr Permit 08/09/05
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Recommended Council
Action_ o Approve Resolution. No. 05-015,
creating new emplovee classifications
and job descriptions for the positions
of Senior Permit Specialist and Senior
Plans Exami-ner
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Sr Permit 08/09/05
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY _
Request for Council Action Meeting Date: August 9, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check ali that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ nevr business ❑ public hearing
x information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Proposed 2006 Revenues and Expenditures
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: State budget law .
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION'TAKEN: None BACKGROUND:
At the August 23, City Council Meeting there will be a public hearing on projected 2006
Revenues and Expenditures. Staff will be introducing these projections to the council at the
August 9, council meeting.
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OPTIONS: No action is required at this time. The public hearing on August 23, is required by
budget law. We should consider testimony from the hearing before making changes to the
projections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action is recommended at this time.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Thompson, Finance Director
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Proposed Budget - Draft '
2006 -
2005 2006
2004 Amended Proposed
Actuals Budget Budget
001 - General Fund Beginning Fund Balance (2,432,278) 3,784,250 3,784,250
General Fund Revenues:
Property Taxes 8,980,837 9,870,000 8,200,000
Property Taxes - Delinquent - 185,316 225,000
Sales Tax 14,681,175 13,998,000 15,400,000 .
Gambling Tax 880,153 800,000 810,000
Franchise Fees 657,083 650,000 681,750
State Shared Revenues 1,104,311 1,121,709 1,121,000
Planning, Building, and Business Reg. Fees 1,815,575 1,863,000 1,600,000
Fines and Forfeitures 1,261,955 . 1,200,000 1,350,000
Recreation Program Revenues 152,034 170,000 345,516
Miscellaneousflnvestment Interest 76,104 41,000 133;800
Interfund Transfers 34,300 207,140 247,000
Total General Fund Revenues $ 29,643,527 $ 30,106,165 $ 30,114,066
General Fund Expenditures .
Legislative Branch 195,140 288,226 304,267
Executive and Legislative Support 363,622 442,867 460,105
Public Safety 14,483,635 15,909,424 16,200,000
Deputy City Manager 234,833 350,692 449,405
Finance 363,744 511,219 516,895
Legal' 195,374 262,307 243,750
Human Resources 42,182 170,383 161,120
Public Works 615,769 800,490 1,007,942 .
Planning 748,112 928,006 1,095,808
. Building 694,366 801,309 1,058,876
Library 2,020,296 2,270,000 -
Parks Admin 960,961 1,070,262 1,168,703
Recreation 77,333 158,215 199,475
Aquatics 249,547 255,818 299,921
Senior Center 77,726 126,592 69,269
CenterPlace 14,675 348,299 438,298
General Government 1,075,355 9,196,306 6,096,000
Total General Fund Expenditures 22,412,671 33,890,415 29,769,834
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Actuals 6udqet Budget
101 - Street Fund Beginning Fund Balance 5,050,8S5 3,307,897 3,100,000
Street Furtd RevenuCs
PrapertyTaxes 203,203 - .
Mo,or Fuel (Gas) Tax 1,144,237 1,203,004 1,203,000
interfund InteresE 56,694 75,000 -
Itivfslment Interest - - 50.000
IntertunCTra,ysiers - 2,025,000 2,300,000
Interlund lcan Repayenent - 1,259,1US
7otal Strcct Fund Rovenues $ 1,404,134 $ 4,587„109 8 3,553,000
Street Fund Ezpenctitures
Salaries, Wages, R Benelits 141,605 198,354 211,839
Suppties 5,044 13,280 16,950 Servirzs & Charges 531,737 1,000,000 935,889
Intergavernmertal PaymenL°, 2,434,537 4,424,334 2,821,134
Interfund Transfers • 34,300 167,140 1,850
Capi,al QutL3y
Totol Street Fund Expenditures 3,147,223 5,003,153 3,967,250
Strcet Fund Estimated Fund Balance S 3,3A7,897 S 2~086,848 $ 2,665,750
2005 2006 '
20Q4 Amended ProposeA
Actu:+ls Budget Budget '
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102 - Arteriat Street Fund Begltmiiig Fund Balance 286,538 697,810 178,272
Arterial Street Fund Revenues .
Mobr Fuel (Gas) Tax ' 538,975 582,465 650,0w
tnvestrent Iri'erest 7,235 4,000 i0,000
Tokal Arteriel Street RcvenuCS 5 546,213 S 566,455 $ 5dU,o00
Arterial Street Furtd Exponditures
CapitalOutlay - 229,603 ' -
InteAund TransiErs 534,941 855,400 738,272
Tolal Arterial Street Fund Expenditures 134,941 1,086,003 738,272
Arterial Street Estimatod Fund Balance S 697,810 S 172,272 $ 0
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103 - Tra(ts 8 Paths Beglnnirvg Fund 8alance • 8,492 18,000
7rails 8 Paths Revenues
0.4otor Fuel (Gas) Tax - S,reet TransFer 8,492 5,100 5,053
Total Trafls & Paths Revenues $ 8,492 $ 5,100 S 5,053
TreOs 8 PatNS ExpontlllurCs
• CapiG710uilay 17,900 23,a53
Total Trails 8 Pat1is Expenditures , 17,500 23,U53
Trafls 8 Paths Est(mated Fund Balance 5 8,492 $ 4 308 3 (0)
2005 2006
2004 Amended Propo&ed
Actuals Budgot Budget '
105 - HoteUMiotol8oqinning Fund Balance ~ 221,827 138,494 49,867
HotellMotCl RCVCnuCs
WoteNdatd Tax 363,444 359,000 359,000
Investrrientlnterest 1,007 1,Oa0 1,000 -
Total MotcI1.11otel Revenues $ 385,051 S 351,000 $ 357,000
HotelrlNOCCI Expenaicures
InteAund Trmns[ers - 40,000 -
7ourism Promoifon 450,383 367,827 400,667
Tatal Hote!l0lotcl Expendltures 450,383 437,827 400,657
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HoteUMOteI EsUmeted Fund Balance $ 138,484 49,66
2005 2006
2004 Amcndcd Proposed
ActuDls 8udqet Budget
120 - CenterPlaco OporaBng Roscrvc Beg Fund Balance - - 300,000
CentorPlaco Operating RC9Crve Revenues
Invastmenttnterest - - •
InlWun0 Transter . 300,000
Total CcntcrPlace Operating Reserve Revenues _ S - S 300,0UD S -
CenterPlace OperaNng Reserve ExpendlWros
Fieserve fo► CenterPlace Operations 300,000 300,000
Total CenterPiace Oporating RCSOrve Expenditures 300,000 300,600 _
CenterPlace Operating Resorve E&timated Fund Balance $ _ S -
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2005 2006
2004 Amended Proposed '
Actuals Budget Budget `
121 - Service Level Stflblliaation Reserve 8eg Fund Bal3nto - • 1,000,000
Sorvice Lovel StabilFzation Resorvo Rovenues
Invosfinen211teresl
tntertund Transfer 1,000,000
Total Service Level StAbtli2atian Reserve Revenues $ - ~ 1,000,000 S -
Service Lovel Stahilization Rescrvo Exponditures
Rwetve tw Service Level Sttibll3iakn 1,000,000 1,000,000
Total Service Level Stabilfzatloii Rosorve Expenditures 1,000,000 1,000,000
Service Level StabflizaUon Resurve Est. Pund 8alance $ . $
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Actuals Budget Budget
122 - 4Yinter Weather Reserve Bcfl Fund Balance - - 500,000
Winter WcaChcr Rcsorve Revenues
tnvestrnent InSemst _ _ _
IatErft!nd Transler 500,000
Total Winter WcaUter Roserve Revenues $ - S 500,000 $
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Winter Weathcr Rcsorve Expenditures '
Reserve far Winter Weather 500,000 500,000
Total 6Vinter Weathcr Roserve Expenditures - 500,000 500.000
Wiintor Weather Reserve Estimatod Fund Balance $ S $
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2004 Amcnded Proposed '
Aetuals Bud4ot Budget
204 - Debt Service BCginning Fund Balance
Dcbt Service Revenues
Facilities Disirici Piyment ' 39$,643 357,745 414,000
IntegftlndTrans(ers 185,285 185,9e0 126,00e7
Total Dobt Service Revenues S 580,926 5 582,835 S 600,000
OcDt Service Expenditures
Debt Serrice Payments 580,928 562,835 600,000
ToWI Debt Service Expenditures 550,928 582,835 600,000
Debt Servlce EsUmatod Fund Balance 5 - $
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2044 Amended Propascd
~ Actuals Buppct Budget
301 -CapiWl?rojects 8eglnning Fund Balance 632,547 1,508,486 269,582
Capital Projects Revenues
REET t- Taxes 1,037,920 800,000 9,000,006
Investmen4ln•.erest 14,658 6,000 20,000
TOtal Capital Projects RevenuCS $ 1,052,578 S 806,000 5 1,020,000
Cnqitai Projects Eupenditures
CapilalOutlay - 1,973,359 -
mtertund 7ransfers 115.639 132,545 1,239, S82
Total Capitnl ProJecls Expenditures 115,639 2.105,904 1,289,582
Capital Projects Estimated Fund Belence S 1,589,486 $ 269,582 $ (0)
2005 2006
2004 Amended PrOpOSCtl
Actual9 Budget 8udgct
302 • Spee Capital Projects Begtnning Fund 8alance 559,100 7,250,170 543,713
Spec Capftal Projects Revonues "
REEI'2-T~aces 572,120 8,00.000 1,000,000 Invesiment lnteresl 11,583 S,ODD 20,000
Total Spec Capital Projects Rovenues S 983,713 3 E06,000 $ 1,020,000
, Spec Capital Projects Expenditures
CapiialOutlays 1,707,312 -
IntertttndTtansler5 292,643 265,145 1,163,713
Total Spee Cap(lal Projects Expendltures 292,643 1,912;457 1,163,713
Spec Capftal Projects Estimaied Fund Balence $1 250,170 S. 143,713 S 0
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2004 Amended Proposed '
Actuals Budqet Budget
303 - Street Gepital Projects 8aginninfl Furtd Balance 30 1,821 1,791
StrCCt Capital Projects Revenues
Irvvestment Inlerest 352 - .
f?eveloperConUibufron 3,021 1,073,000 -
Coniribwitons - Grants - 1,814,000 3,414,209
InterltrndTronsfet 1,514,314 1,275,300 1,561,843
Total Street Cap(tal Projects Revenues $ 9,517,887 5 4,262,300 $ 4,966,052
- Stroat Capital Projects Expendltures .
Services 3 CFarges
_ tntergovemmental Paymenis -
CaplUtlOullays 1,515.895 4,262,330 4,967,843
Total Stree! Capital Projects Expendttures 1,515,895 4.262,33A 9,967,843
! \ Street Cap(tml Projects Estimatcd Fund Bafance S 1,821 a 1,791 $ 0
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2005 2006
2004 Amended Proposed
Actuals 8udgat Budget ~
304 - fAirabeau Pro)ects t3Cginnfnrj Fund Balance 6,876,825 3,783,205 783,206
Mirebeau Projects RevenuCs
Donetions 2.880,870
Proceeds from LT Debt
Insurance Recoveries 1,066 - -
Investment Interes3 75,E29 _
7otal fAlrabeau Projccts Revonues $ 2,957,565 $ - $ -
fdirabeau Project9 Expeiiditures
Seswes 8 Charges
Interfirnd Trensfer _
CapitalOu@ays 6,051,185 3.000,000 783,205
Total Mirabeau Projects Expendituros 6,051,105 3,900,000 7E3,205
Miraboau Projects Estfmated Fund Balance y 3,783,205 $ 783,205 S 0
2005 2006
2004 Amendod Proposed
Actuals Bu@got Budget
305 - SfrcCt Bond Fund Beginning Fund Balance 2,445,053 1,305,480 902,460
Strect Bond Fund Rovonuos
Nrooeeds fram LT DebE _ _
Inveslment lnterest 37,728
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Total Street Bond Fund Revenues S 37,726 3 - g _ Strcet Bond Fund Ezpenditures
Servfces R Charg¢s _ 304 InlFrfundTransfer ' 7,174,019 406,000 902,460
Total Street Bond FunA Expentiilures 1;174,323 406,000 902.460
Strcet Bond Fund Estimated Fund Balance 3 1,308,460 $ 902,460 8 0
2005 2006
200-4 Amended Proposed
Actuals Budget Budget
306 - COBG FunA Boginning Fund Balance _
COBG Fund Rcvenuas
Grant Proceccfs 267,803
Irnvestmant Interesd 134,941 _
Total CDSG Fund Revenues $ 402,744 S - 5 -
CDBG Fund Expenditures
Services R Charges _
Capital Ovuay 402,744
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Total CDBG Fund Expenditures 402,744 - ~
CDBG Fund EsUmnted Fund Balanco $ _ g $
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2004 Amcnded Proposed
/ictuals Budget Budge4
307 • Capital Grants Fund Beginning Fund 8alance - 81,628 89,028
Capital Grants Fund Revenues Grant Proceeds 81,004 4,418,000 5,343,900
Interfunc4Transfer 97,050 592,000 1,117,900
Total Capital Grants Fund Revenues $ V8,654 S 5,010,000 $ 6.460,000
Capital Grants Fund Expenditures .
Servioes 8 Charges 4.915 - -
GBpital Outlay • 92,1 S 1 5,010,040 6,460,000
ToU+I Capital Grants Fund ExpenditurCS 97,028 5,010,000 6,460,000
Capital Grants Fund EstimatCd FunA Halance $ 81,028 ~5~81~ $ 81,028
2005 2006
2004 Amended Proposad
' Actuals Bud e~ Budpot .
308 - Barker Bridqe Fund Beg(nning Fund Balance • (53) -
Barker 8i1dge Fund Revenues
Grant Proceeds - 350,000 . 393,000
InvesUnentlnterest • -
Total 6arker Brtdge Fund Revenues $ - S 350,000 5 393,000
Barker Bridgo Fund ExpenAllures .
Services 8 Charges 53 - '
CapiEalOuttay . 350,000 393,000
7otal Bar9cor Bri.dqe FLmA Expenditures 53 350.000
BarkCrHAdge Fund Estimated Fund Balanc0 $ (53) S (53) 313010
2006 2006
2004 Amcndcd Proposed
. Actuals Budq_et Budqet
309 • Parks Capital Projects Fund Beflinning Fund Balance - - 550,000
, Parks Capital Projocts Fund Revcnues
tntertund TransfcB 550,000 645,000
. tnvestmentlnterest - •
Total PaAcs Capital ProJects Fund Revenues 5 - S 550,060 5 645,000
Parks Capital Prajects Fund Expendltures
Servicas & Cherqes - - '
CapilalOuUay 550,060 1,995,000
Total Parks Capital ProJects Fund Expenditures 550,060 1,185,000
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2004 Amondod Proposed '
Actuals 8udgot Sudget
310 • Civtc Suilcliags Capital Projects Fund 8eginafng Balance - - 500,000
Civic Bulidings Capital Projects fund Revenues
Interfund Trpnsfers - 500,000 300,000
tnvzstm=n; Interest
Totnl Civic Buildings Capital Projects Fund Revenucs $ - $ 500,000 $ 300.000
CFvic Bulldings Capftal Projects Fund Expenditures
Services Et Ghargos
Gapitil0uilay 500,000 800,000
Total Cfvlc Buildings Capital Projects Fund Expenditures 500,006 80O,000
Civic Buildings CapiGtl Projects Estimated Fund Balanco 3 $ ~
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2004 Amended Proposod
Qctuals Budget Budqet
401 - Sewer Fund 8eginntng Bcilanw 238,E07
SewerFund Revenues
lnvestment Intet25t 334
Interfund Transf2rs
Total Sewer Fund Rcvenuas $ 334 S - $
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Sewer Fund Expendituros
Interfijnd Transter 237,344
tntergavemmentil PayinCnts 1,596 Tatal &evrer Furvd ExpeoiditwCS 238,941
Sower Estimated Fund Balancc S - S $
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2004 . Amondod Proposed
Actuals Budgot Budget 402-StortnwaterFEtndBCqinningBalance ' 556,476 1,269,889 485,413
Stormwater Fand Revenues
Stormwaler Management Fees 776,859 1,270,750 5,829,880
Ern•astmanE Interest , 12,394 6,000 15,000
Total Stormwater Fund Revonues S 7E9,254 g 1,278,750 $ 1,644,880
Stormwater Fund Expenditures
Salaries & VJages - 151,112 147,774
Suppties - 72,700 13,490
5ervices 8 Chatges 85,183 790,505 64,939
Lntergcnremmental Paymenls 9,858 817,102 454,75U
CapctdlOutlays - 2Q,000 643,654
Interfund TrAns:ers - 259,607 1,005,63's
Total Stormwater Fund Expenditures 75,041 2,061,020 . 2,330,293 Stormwafe►Estimatod Fund Balance $ 1,269,&59 $ 485,413 S (U)
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501 • ERBR Fund Beqfnning ealance 674,772 810,379 482,792
ERBR Funcl Rcvenucs .
InteRursdTrpnsfers 128,134 145,395 208,965
InvesUnent Inierest 937 1.500
Total ERBR Fund Revenues S 129,071 5 145,305 S 210,465
ERBR Fund Expendituros
Supplies 8,926 7,500 7,500
, Seavicw 8 Chatg(: , 301 25,000 50,000
Deprec+etion Expense 181,E42 - -
CapiEalOuttay 2,388 240,392 584,792
7otal ERBR Fund Expenditures 193,454 272,892 642,292 ER&R Estimated Fund Balance S 610,379_ 5 482,792 $ 50,955
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2004 Amondod Proposcd
Actuals 8udget Buctgct
502 • Risk Management Fund 8egfnning Balence 6,378 30,117 23,739
f21sk N9anagement Fund Revenues
Inter(und Tmn3fer - 134,804 134,450 138,200
Total Risk Management Fund Revenues S 134,804 S 134,450 5 138,200
. Risk nlanagement Fund Expenditures
Servic.es R Chtirges 111,066 140,828 159,939
Total Risk 49anagement Fund Expenditures 115,066 140,828 159,939
Risk Management Estimated Fund Balantu S 30,117 $ 23,739 S~(0
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■ Property Tax down (Library) $1,670,000
_ ■ Sales Tax up $1,402,000 . .
■ Planning/Building fees down $263,000 . ■ Fines up $150,000 7R9f2D~5
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- ■ Assumes no increase in fuel tax - Street Fund
■ Close to our financial projections
■ Expect numbers to change as we-refine our
estimates
■ Public hearing scheduled for August 23
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■ Reserves
■ CenterPlace Operations $300,000
. ■ Service Level Stabilization $1,000,000
■ Winter Weather $500,000
■ Civic Facilities $300,000
■ Parks Capital $1,200,000
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~ Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: August 9, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information Q admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Outside Agencies' Presence at CenterPlace
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.57.020 Public Facilities Districts Regional centers-
Charges and fees-Powers
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: There has been a verbal request from SCOPE that the City consider housing
a SCOPE station in CenterPlace. Staff has broadened this topic discussion to include the
potential of similar requests from other outside agencies.
CenterPlace is funded in part through the Spokane Public Facilities District which places legal
requirements of "regional" use on the facility. The long term use of CenterPlace by the
' Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) has a significant impact on the space available.
~ Currently, the City is leasing 6 classrooms to CCS and the college has requested two additional
rooms. Staff is coordinating with the bond attorney (Michael Ormsby of Preston, Gates & Ellis)
regarding the legal requirements to determine if the two additional rooms can be leased to CCS
and what if any, "non-regional" space would remain.
Based on the above findings, staff will present the options of available space for SCOPE or
other agencies requesting a presence at CenterPlace.
OPTIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION : Discussion only
• BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: Current lease rates at CenterPlace are $16 per square foot.
A 756 sq' classroom would lease for $12,096/year. STAFF CONTACT: Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS Power Point CenterPlace floor plan.
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In November 2003, The City's Bond Council
(Michael Ormsby) developed a Certificate of
City qualifying the "regional" use of
CenterPlace space as per RCW 36.100 and
35.57.020 as follows: Senior Wing = 40% Conference/Educational Wing = 20%
. Conference/Meeting = 100%
Circulation/Basement = 75%
• The regional requirement impacts manner
in wh ich the space can* be used.
• Bond Council advises that the City has
maxim.ized the non-regional use of space.
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Room Dimensions Type Location Floor
145 12' x 17' Private Dining/Conference East Wing 1 st
155 65" x 27' Craft East Wing 1 st
156 54' x 27' Pool & Billiard East Wing 1 st
146A 12' x 8' Green Room East Wing 1 st
1466 10' x 9' Kiln Room East Wing 1 st
127 60' x 114' Great Room North Wing 1 st
140-142 44' x 28' Kitchen w/Prep & Scullery North Wing 1 st
143 30' x 30' Great Room - Small Dining North Wing 1 st
106 18' x 26' Classroom West Wing 1 st
107 27' x 26' Classroom West Wing 1 st
108 29' x 26' Classroom West Wing 1 st
109 30' x 26' Classroom West Wing 1 st
110 29' x 26' Classroom West Wing 1 st
111 26' x 26' Classroom West Wing 1 st
114 47' x 36' Lecture Auditorium West Wing 1 st
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224 9' x 10' Multi-Purpose East Wing 2nd
225 11' x 7' Muiti-Purpose East Wing 2nd
227 13' x 12' Multi-Purpose East Wing 2nd
228 12' x 12' Muiti-Purpose East Wing 2nd
234 59' x 28' Dance Floor East Wing 2nd
233 63' x 27' Senior Lounge East Wing 2nd
235 28 x 30' Classroom East Wing 2nd
237 31' x 15' Library East Wing 2nd
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206 18' x 27' Vending West Wing 2nd
"207 29' x 27 S(;G West 1Nin3 2 n.'
209 30' x 27' SCC West Wing 2nc.±
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Reques# for Councif Actian . Meeting Date: August 9, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check aII that apply: 0 consent 0 old business ❑ new business 0 public hearRng
0 inforrrkation J( aclmrn. report ❑ pending IegisJation
AGENDA l7EM TITLE; Memorandurn on Street Dedication
GOVERNING LEGESLA7'JOIV: RC1N58,17.020 .
PREVfOUS CQUNCIL ACTION TAKEN- None
BACKGROUND' Land is [fedicated to tYre City for nghk-of-way purposes frorn time ta time as
part of the development process. Staff warrted ta provicfe the Councfl with an informatianal
mernaranrlum oukJining the legal requirements for a [fedication and acceptance b}r the City,
. The end of #he mernorandum identifes several courses of recornrnended ac#ion by the City to
remove uncertainty fram the process,
Sta#f is available if the Council has any qLfestians. or carnrnents on the rnemarandum or
recommended actRon. .
OPTIQNS; Request additiarral inforrrra #ion; instruct staff to adopf a process for'processing
dedicakions of righk-of-way.
RECQMMENDED ACTION OR MOTiON, Cionsensus to draft a forrn righ#-of-way dedicatiorr _
deed and stancfard policy {with instruction sheet for parties seekang to dedicate right-af-way} #or
. processing such ac#ians_
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Bl1DGETfFINANCIAL IMPACTS; STAFF COh]TACT, Cary P. Driskell, Deputy Ciky Attorney; Neil I{ersten, Public 1+Vorks Direc#or;
Jared Green, Legal Intern ATTAC H M E NTS, Memora ndum from Legal Intern Jared G reen on Iogal requirernents fo r street
dedicaVon in UVashingtan_ ,
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Memorandum .
To: Cary Driskell - Deputy City Al'torney
Frnm: Jared Grcen - Lega1 Intern
CC: Jolin Hohman - Engineer; Neil Kerslen - Public Woi•ks Director
Datc: Aubust 1, 2005
Ite: Street 17eciication
1. 17equirements of a Valitl Dedicatio:►n
In the contcYt of real property law, a"dedication" of land generally refcrs to the
intentional setting aside ot'cerlain land by its ovvner with tlie intention that it be devatecl co some
public purpose for use by die general public. It is essetitial to a valid dedication that it he made ,
by the legal owner of the land, or at least, xvith his or her conscnt. Property may be dedicated for
any ptupose that is legal, anci for the use of the general public. °I'hus, land may be dedicated f.or a
variely Af public purpnses, i.ncl.uding for use as a public strcet.
A. Fssential Eleinents
RCW 58.17.020(3) defines "dedication" as the deliberate apprapriation of lajld by an
ovvner for any general Fuid public uses, rescrving to himself or herself no other rights than such• as are compatible Nvith the fiill exercisc and enjo}mlent of the publ.ic uses to wluch thc property has
been devoted.
Valid dedication requires: -
(1) an iutentional offer, cYpress or implieci, by the owner of real property, to appropriate
the property, or an eascmcnt or an inieresf therein; •
(2) a public use; and (3) acceptance of the offer, express or implied, by the public entity. In `Vashington, no
particular farm or ceremony need be used to complete dedication. ~
~ Rotnidtree v. Htdchinso?i, 57 Wash. 414, 107 P. 345 (1910). _
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Stated another way, a dedication reqiures tcvo basic elements to bE effcctive: (1) the
inte.nt, objectively tnanifesied, of a landowner to dedicate the land to public use (the offer), and
(2) a valid acceptanee by the public (che acceptance).
Bath the offer of dedieation, and the acceptance thereof, may be either eapress or
iniplied, and proven in. a number afways. The off'er of deciication may be shown by written insttunlent, such as a deed or plat, or by some other explicit manireslation of an intenc lo devote
the property to public use. Or, it may be uvplied by acts or cnnduct of the ovvner that clearly
indicate such intent, includ'uig by implicatioii fioni allowuig public use for a prolonged Period of
time without objection.
Only the titlE holdcr of ttie property can malce a valid dedication. All parties of
ownership interest ui the property must joui ui a dedication. A specific grantee need not be
named to effect a valid dedicatioii. A deed to the general public, ,vluch is not a legal entity, inay
noncthelcss operate as a dedication of the propert}, to public use.
Hoxvevcr, any deed to a local government, specifically for street,.riglit o£way, or any
public purposE could be intcrprcted as a dedication conveying an easement only, If the intent is
to grant a fee interest, that intent should bc clcarly statcd and the use shoulcl be unrestricted or, if
the use is a eondition, the condition should be clearly Stated with a spccific right of rcversion.
Similarly, the aeeeptance may be evidenced hy formal action on the part oFthe proper
public authorikies accepting ihe of:7'er, by acts and declaraciqns of public authorities recognizing
or cnnsenting to the dedication, or by public use.
B. Burdens and Presumptions
T'he City has the burden of establishing the essential elements of a cieclieation.Z The most
importa.nt of these elements, intention of the o,,Nmer ta dedicate, will nQt be presumed, and it must
be proven by the part}, asserting it, and must be unnustakable.3 Wastungton courts liave long
recognized that an intention to dcdicatc will not bc prestuned, aud a clear uitention must appear.4
1.X. Statutory or Common I.,aw ncdication
A. Statutory
A statutory dedication is an express dedication diat is made ptirsuant ta the prnvision of astatute. In a statutvry dedication, the inEent of the ovmer to deriicate is evidenced by a request for
filing of a final plat or short plat showing the dedication on thc plat. Thc acccptancc by the .
public is evidenced by the approval of such plat for filing by the appropriatc govcrnmental unit.5
B. Cbmmon Law
z Karh v. Lity af 13ellirighanr, 61 Wn.2d 214, 3771'.2d 984 (1963).
3 See Cmnunirrs v. King County, 72 Wn.2d 624, 434 P. 2d 588 (1967). ,
Colu,r,bia ck Puge! Snund Il.Il. Cv. v. Seattle, 33 Wash. 513, 519, 74 P. 670, 672 (1903).
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5 RCW 58.17.020(3).
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A conve}7ance by deed may also result in a eommon law dcdication. A deed containing an express grant opcrates as evidence of the o~vn.er's intent tv dedicate property to public use.
lll. Acceptance of Dcdication .
Because a valid dedicalion may impose duties and liabilities uicident to wvllersltip upon
the Cit}, and esempt the property from t~,~calion, an offer to dedicate may he accepted or rejected '
and soine fpnn of acceptance is rcquired to complete the dedication.6 Acceptance may be
implied; no express act by public authorities is required.
Acceptancc may be shown by (1) express acts of the gpvernmenlal authority, (2) by
implication &om acts of the goveruiueutal authority, or. (3) by imPlication from use by the public
fpr lhe purpose for ~vhich the property is dedicated.7
RCW 58.17.020(3) provide-s for an cxpress acceptance. An exaniple or an express
acceplvnce of'the deciicalion would bc approval by the City tluough a satisfactoiy fuial
inspection. TJnder RCW 58.17.110(2), the City has thc authority to approve a dedication if it
fuids that (1) the prapnseci plat malccs appropriate provisions for dedication under the city cocle,
and (2) that public use and interest will be servcd by the dedicatiou. An implied aeceptance can be any purposcfiil act of ackuowledgment. 1 his can be done
by passage of an ordinance establishing street gradE for platted-streets, or any repair or
iniprovement, directly pF indirectly. Further, usc by the public for thc purpose for which thc
groperty is dedicated c4nslitules implied acceptancc.
T1te City .rliould adapt a madel street declicatior: cleecl tliat cleurly inclicutes the intent to
dedicate for public p-iirposes. This ti•vill also r•e,siJt in ari eslablrslietl proces,s 1ha1 elrminales
tcncertuinry us to lvhefher a dedication has occurred, or ivltether acceptance 6ias occurf°ed.
IV. Rights Acquired uy the Public
Upon dedication, a publ.ic skreel perm.its nol only a right of passage, but also all implieci
rights and privileges necessary to use the street•. For example, the land deciicated as a street is
deemed to be held in tnist for the public and for lhe benefit of public for travcl. Public
improvements, stich as utilities, that do not uiterfere with public iiigress rights -are pernlissible.
rurthcr, the City may change the use over time.
A dedicator, howevec, may impose reasonable cnnditions ar restrictions on the property
offered for declication and acceptance of the affer by the proper governmental aulhority is an
agreement to be baund by sucli conditions and restrictions. A ccmditipn ar restric:tion is
reasonable iuiless it interferes-~~zth the prime use auid purpose of'the dedication or with the rights
and duties of the City.
Thcrc are many cases in Waslungton that deal with conditions tied to the dedication of .
streets, anci che courts have emphasized that public autliorities must havc fiill power and control
of the streets. Finally, no dedication of land to public u.se may be revoked aft-er acceptance by
the public. V. General Procedural Requirements •
6LOOSG V. GOGkC, 25 Wn2d 599, 171 P. 2d 849 (1916).
7 City ofSpoka»e v. Catl7olic $ishop, 33 Wn.2d 496, 206 P. 2d 277 (1949).
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hi order to best serve thosc intcrESted in street declieation, the City should assign a scaEl'
member tn handle the dedication detenninations. '1"his would include the forrnulation o.f a
prQCess whereby any roaci oFfered t'or cledication must nieet City road standards, or be rejected.
This proc;ess could include the following steps: 1. Identification of Parties.
2. Description, and location of dedicated land 'uiclud'ui;: Pliotogeaphs, Maps and surveys of
property, Recorded plat.
3. Manner of dedieatipn: S[atutary cledication--by maP, plat, by deed; Cammon-law dedieatian--
by acquiescence in public use.
4. Offer of dedication.
5. Ace.eplanc;e of dedicalion.
fi. Conditions anci reservations. •
VI. Recommendecl Action
1. Assign one staff person to review proposed dedication to ensure a(1 requirements have been
met. '
2. Draft model forin. ,
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: August 9, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all tfiat apply: ❑ consent ❑ old busaness p new buslness ❑ public hearing
0 infomiation x admin. report ❑ pending leglslatfan
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administratave Report; On Line Permitting
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: City Council requested a report on the current status of On Line
Permitting for Construction Permits. This report will outline our current
capabilities, what may be some additional possibilities for us to explore in the
future, and request other ideas or direction .for us to follow to bring Council's
policies forward in both the near and long berm. .
OPTIONS: .
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
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STAFF CONTACT: Spokane Valley Building Official Scholtens
ATTACHMENTS :
PowerPoint Presentation .
SO 6ICa- ne .
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Val:ley
' 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ❑ Spokane Valley WA 99206
- 509.921.10U0 11 Fax: 509.921.1008 ❑ cityhall@spokanevalley.org
Attachment #1 -
Building Code Proposal Narrative
Washington statute requires all jurisdictions in the state to adopt by reference and enforce the
same building code throughout Washington (Attachment #2 Section 3.01 #'s 1-4 &6). By 1
July 2004 the City of Spokane Valley is required to enforce the codes oudined in the propasQd
ordinance.
Building and Fire Codes are minimum codes that establish a minimum level of safety and
protection for buildings and the people that use those buildings. The Washington Association of
Building Officials has adopted Resolution 2003-02 that, in part, promotes the adoption of the
2003 Intemational Codes with as few amendments as possible. This will make enforcement
more uniform throughout the state and promote lower development costs for our citizens. -
Section 3.01 # S is an International Code that will darify and simplify the requirements for
installing gas pipe and gas burning appliances in our city. .
Section 3.01 #7 is a Uniform Code that has not been replaced as yet by an Internadonal Code.
This code was adopted by council in Ordinance #40 and has worked very well to help control dangerous buildings.
Section 3.01 #8 is an International Code that replaces the Uniform Housing Code, a code
council adopted in Ordinance #42. The referenced codes offer Appendix Chapters of the codes that are not part of the referenced
code unless the specific Appendix Chapter is adopted locally. These Appendix Chapters typically
offer solutions to common situations that may not fall into all code enforcement jurisdictions'
purview. By adopting the speciFc Appendix Chapter we provide our jurisdiction with predictable
response to expected development conditions. •
The state legislation allows for local amendments to the code as long as the life/safety
requirements of the code are not reduced by those amendments and the Washington Building
Code Council approves the amendments. ,
Currently the Spokane Valley Building Code Ordinances do not address all construcfiion
situations logically. Amendments were approved to Appendix Chapters of the code that were
not subsequently adopted. Spokane Valley requires automatic fire sprinklers in newly
constructed buildings and in altered buildings at lower occupancy and floor area thresholds than
the referenced codes mandate. Fire alarm requirements exist that are more stringent than
referenced codes mandate. These type requirements make new development as well as re ,
development in our city more expensive and tedious than in surrounding jurisdicfiions. ,
The proposed ordinance adopts all the Washington mandated codes as well as those codes
~ required to continue minimum local requirements. The second section of the proposed
ordinance, Section 3.02 establishes the general requirements for all of the referenced codes.
This section has been designed to answer the general questions conceming local design
requirements and loading, administrative provisions of the codes and means to appeal local
decisions. This secfiion includes clarifying professional design requirements in compliance with
18.08 RCW and 18.43 RCW, the Iocation of the referenced codes are held, reference to our city
permit fee structure, and how permit fees may be refunded.
Section 3.03 offers specific amendments to the referenced codes. Generally the amendments
were made to follow Washington statute witfi three exceptions. Section 303.1 increases the
size of a utility shed that would be exempt from a building permit. This increase is identical fio
the provisions found in the 2003 International Residential Code and has been offered to simplify
the process. Sectian 3.03.2 amends the International Residential Code by mandating a code compliant
escape and rescue opening if a remodel or repair is.changing out a window or door. Currently
the code allows a replacement window or door opening to be equal in size to the unit being
replaced. The increase in opening size to the minimum required by current code may save a
first responder that might be trapped in a bedroom or allow the resident to climb out a window
and save -themselves. The increased costs would probably be under $200 per opening, but could prevent a needless tragedy. . ,
There are two proposed amendments to Section 3.03.08. The first amendment moves a
current amendment from an Appendix Chapter for High Rise Construction to the Dangerous
Building Definitions. The second amendment proposes a definition, compliant with RCW
35.80A.010, that provides an avenue for the city to address blighted property.
Although adopbng this Building Code Ordinance now would be in advance of the mandated .
implementation date, a new City of Spokane Valley Building Code would allow us to currently ' move forvvard +,vith less onerous code requirements for our development community and still
meet the future with a Washington mandated Building Code. If council would want to offer
both codes for enforcement in tandem, a modification to tfie existing code could be offered that
would relieve the development community from the current sprinkler and alarm requirements
that would create a code compliant situation for either City of Spokane Valley Building Code.
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Attachment #2
Draft Copy : SPOKANE VALLEY UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLE III
SPOKANE VALLEY BUILDING CODE
Section 3.01. Adoption of Referenoed Codes.
The City of Spokane Valley hereby adopts the follawing codes, as amended by the Washington State
Building Code Counal pursuant to RC1N 19.27.074 for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations For the oonstruction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupanc.y, location and
maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penaities:
1. a). 'i'he 2003 International Building Code published by the International Code Council,
Inc.(IBC). The following Appendix is specifically adopted:
Appendix H, Signs. -
' Appendix I, Patio Covers. ,
b). The 2003 International Residential Code published by the Intemational Code Council,
Inc. (IRC) The following Appendices are specifcally adopted:
Appendix A(IFGC), Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping.
Appendix B(IFGC), Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with DraR Hoods,
Category I Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use and Type B Vents. .
Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Methanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems.
A.ppendix F, Radon Control Methods.
Appendix H,. Patio Covers.
Appendix Existing Buildings and Structures.
' 2. The 2003 International Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council, Inc.
(IMC) except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58
(Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel
Gas Code).
3. The 2003 International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc.(IFC),
including thase standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the
Intemational Fire Code: PROVIDED, That, nohvithstanding any wording in this code, participants
in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles. The following
Appendices are specifically adopted: . Appendix B, 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. Append"rx G, Cryogenic Fluids-Weight and Volume Equivalents.
4. Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform
Plumbing Code Standards, published by the Intemational Association of Plumbing and Methanical
Officials: PROVIDED, that any provisions of such code affiecting 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 aaessible to and usable by the physicaliy disabled or elderly
persflns as provided in RCW 70.92100 through 70.92.160.
In case of conflict among the oodes enumerated in subsections 1, 2, 3, and 4. of this section, the
first named code shall govern over those followfng.
5. 7he 2003 International Fuel Gas Code as published by the International Cade Council,
Inc.(IFC).
6. The 2001, Second Edition, Washington State Energy Code Chapter 51-11 WAC.
7. The 1997 Edition of.the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings .
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, Whittier California.
8. The 2003 International Property Maintenance Code as published by the International Code
Council, Inc. •
. Section 3.02. General Requirements for all Referenced Codes:
Section 3.02.01 Conflict between Codes. Whenever there is a conflict between a referenoed code
and the General Requirements contained in Section 3.02. of this code, the General Requirements
shall apply.
Section 3.02.02 Reserved.
Section 3.02.03 Design Requirements: .
Ground Wind Seismic Frost Winter Ice Air Mean
Smy Speed pesi9n weathering lina Termltes Decay Design Shield Flood Froeze Annual
load * (Gust) Category depth Temp Underlay Hazards I~dex Temp '
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39 85 „ Slight to None 9 2003
IbsJft1 mph C Severe z4 Moderate ~ Z Y~ 1992 1232 47.2
slight FIRM
Minimum roof snow load to be 30 Ibs/ft2 in the City of Spokane Valley.
Section 3.02.04 Professional PreRaration of Plans. The City of Spokane Valley shall require a •
Washington licensed design professional, licensed under the provisions of 18.08 RCW and 18.43
RCW to prepare or oversee the preparation of plans for any building over 4000 sq ft in roof area,
if plans are required.
Section 3.02.05 Construction Plans. All submitted construcdon documents must be of sufficient
detail to show the entire project with emphasis on the following:
• Structural integrity
• Life safety
• Architectural barriers (ADA handicap compliance)
• Compliance with all codes having jur[sdiction
• Scope of work
• Deferred Submittal Schedule In general,-the amount of detail required will vary, depending on the nature and complexity of
tlie project.
Section 3.02.06 Permits.
- Section 3.02.06.1 Ownership. The ownership of a Spokane Valley Development Permit inure to
the property owner. The Permit Applicant is, by definition, an agent of the property owner if not
the property owner. -'Section 3.02.06.2 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 1/2 the permit fee for the value of the remainder of the work to finish the original
permit. •
Section 3.02.07 Referenced Codes. All referenced codes are available for review at the City of .'Spokane Valley Perrrmit Center.
Section 3.02.08 Fees. All Spokane Valley Permit fees shall be established by a City of Spokane
Valley Resolution and may be found in Appendix B, Schedule C of tlie Spokane Valley Uniform
Development Code.
Section 3.02.08.1 Investigation Fees: Work wlthout a Permit.
a. Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been
commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a
permit may tre issued for such woric. ,
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 code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as rhe
minimum fee set forth in Schedule C. This fee is an additional, punitive fee and shall not
appty to any Spokane Valley Grading or 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 Permft for oontinued development of that project.
If the 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
otfier provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Section 3.02.08.2 Fee Refunds.
The building official may authorize the refunding of:
1. 100% of any fee erroneously paid or collected.
2. Up to 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. ,
3. 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 filed by
the original permitee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 3.02.09. Appeals. All appeals of any Building Offidal decision, order or determination
relative to the application and interpretabion of Artlcle III of the Spokane Valley Uniform
Development Code shall be made in conformanoe with the City of Spokane Valley Uniform
Development Code Section 1.20.39.6.
Section 3.02.10. Floadplain Development. All development within a designated floodplain located
in tlhe City of Spokane Valley jurisdiction shall comply ovith 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.
Section 3.02.11. Reserved. .
Section 3.03 Amendments to the referenced codes.
Section 3.03.1 2003 International Building Code.
a) 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.
Section3.03.2 2003 International Residentia) Code. '
a) Add Section R 310.1.5 Replacement of Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings. If
emergency escape and rescue openings are replaced or renewed, except for glazing replacement
or renewal, the opening sizes shall be as required for new construction.
. b). Amend R323.2.1 Elevation Requirements by rewriting #1. to read: Buildings and
structures shall have the lowest floors elevated to or above 6ase flood elevation plus one foot.
Also by rewriting #3 to read: Basement hloors that are below grade on afl sides shall be elevated
to or above taase Flood elevation plus one foot
c). Add a second paragraph to R323.3.6 Construction documents to read: 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.
d). Delete Part IV - Energy Conservation in its entirety.
e). Qelete Part VII - Plumbing in its entirety. References to chapters in Part VII shall be made
instead to the appropriate sections of the 2003 Uniform Pfumbing Code published by IAPMO.
Delete Part VIII - Electrical in its enfiirety. References 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.
Section 3.03.3 2003 International Mechanical Code -Reserved. •
Section 3.03.4 2003 International Fire Code - Reserved
Section 3.03.5 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code - Resenied
Sgction 3.03.6 2003 International Fuel Gas Code - Resenred.
Section 3.03.7 2001 Second Edition, Washington State Energy Code - Reserveri.
Section 3.03.8 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
3.03.8.1 Section 302 Dangerous Buildings. Add additional definitions of a dangerous
building:
19. Drug Properties and Structures. It is hereby dedared 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 iflegal drugs has taken place in a manner which could endanger the public, such
building, structure and/or associated properly is not only a dangerous properly as defined by the
City oF Spokane Valley but is also a classification of property calling for the special procedures set
forth in Chis section. The Building Officfal fs authorized Co abate such dangerous buildings,
structures, and/or associated properties in accordance 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 secureri against entry in the
manner set forth in this oode; '
19.4. No reoonnection of utilities or occupancy of the building(s), sbructures or property shall
be allowed until all violations have been suoEessfulfy addressed, all dangerous conditions
abated and a notice of release for re-occupancy has been received from the health
department and sheriff's office; and
" 19.5. If dangerous conditions cannot be abated, oaupancy shall be prohibited. Resolution of
said property shall be in conformance with RCW 35.80A.010, Condemnatfon of blighteti
property.
20. Blighted Property. In conformance with RCW 35,80A.010, the City of Spokane Valley may
aoquire by condemnation, in accordance with the notice requirements and other procedures for
condemnation provided in Title 8 RCW, any property, dwelling, building, or structure which constitutes a blight on tfie surrounding neighborhood. A"blight on the surrounding
neighborhaod" is any property, dwelling, building, or structure that meeYs 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 autfiority 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 assoaated with illegal drug
activity during the previous twelve 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.
Section 303.9 The 2003 International Property Maintenance Code - Reserved.
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On Line Permits
Spokane Valley
Building Division
I rx-
Outline of Discussion
• Which Permits are available on line
• How customers pay for on line permits • Assessment of current system
• Cost for the City to administer program
• Other options ,
• Conclusion .
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Current Status . .
• At present many of our Building Division
Application forms are available at the
Spokane Valley web site.
- Building Permit
- Mechanical Permit
- Plumbing Permit
- Sign Permit
Purchasing a Permit -
• Applications may be filled out on line and printed.
• Required to be FAX'd, mailed or carried to the
Permit Center for processing.
• FAXes may have a credit card number associated
with the customer to facilitate payment.
• Permits are required to be purchased at the Permit
- Center counter if other than a FAX transaction. •
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Assessment of Current Permit
Application Process -
. Problems with our current system
Is not conducive to completion of transaction. - Does not offer security to the customer that uses
a credit card. - Difficult to track effectiveness of transaction. The
customer is not sure if or when a permit is issued
or when an inspection may be scheduled.
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Application Process • Pluses.
. - Cost effective.
- Easily modified.
Relatively technologically simple.
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Application Process. -
• Some Permit Applications are more complex
and require plans and review.
- New House or New Commercial Structure
- Commercial Remodel or Tenant Finish
- Addition of a deck or cover for a back porch. - Subdivision Grading Permit
These complex Permit Applications would
require staff interaction and would not be
appropriate for e-mail submittal.
Current Cost
• Currently the City is charged about $1100 a
month in credit card handling fees.
• About 15%-25% of the Building Division
credit card receipt activities are related to
FAX Permit Application activities. This
equates to $165-$275 per month. , i
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• Add depth of complexity to the current
system. .
- Arrange for payment of fees on line using Pay Pal
or another similar secure payment option.
. - Establish a secure link approved by our bank.
- Establish a pre-paid account balance a licensed
' contractor might draw against. ~
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• Purchase a web based program.
- Facilitate permit application/paymenUssuance
- Track permit issuance process.
- Also initiate inspection requests.
• Downside:
- May not be comRatible with our current tracking system. - Cost estimated in the $100K+ range. May be much higher
cost.
- Still, this option will only facilitate issuance of'simple "
permits as plans are required to be reviewed for oomplex
projects.
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Expanding our Current System
• Make the current web forms PDF forms and "e-mail
able".
• Establish a billing system or cash balance pre-paid
account that would allow contractors to pay for permits on a monthly basis rather than use a credit
card.
. . Develop a minor label or sticker system that would
. allow a contractor to pay for a permit by sticking pre-
paid stamps onto the applications.
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• At present, our intemet based applicationlpeRnit system does not offer
customers many aptions for obiamirrg development permits from the City.
• Only smaller, less oomplicated projecEs wauld benefit from an internet -
based applicationlpermit system. At present we do offer the permit forms
. and accept some applications by FAX_ Regardless oi the system, more
complicated projects will s2i0 require Permit Center contact.
• Purchasing a"canned" system may not provide a aosUbenefit realization
aoceptable to the City. '
• Estabfishing a different fee collection system may provide our corporate _
customers a better level of service and may provide an acceptable
cosUbenefit ratio for the city.
• We are aurrandy vrorking to e)~)and our customer aocess to specific
project information using our City web site. Continuing to develop our
web site to offer better permit prooess information may provide a higher
level of customer service at a lower cost to the City than expanding the
an fine permit availability.
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Next Step
• Council Direction
- RFP for Web Based PermiUApplication system.
- Madify our fee collection/billing procedure to accommodate
our corporate customers.
- Qevelop a secure intemet connecGon that will enable credit
card purchases of permits and protect customer
confidentiality. .
- Develop a minor label system for small permits like water
heater, gas pipe and furnace installations.
- Continue to develop and expand our system to provide a
better system at a limited added cost.
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Examples of On Line Permits
City of Phoenix • Online Constnict(on Permit Services .
• Types of Permits Available • You can apply for simple permits online and start ~vork right away. The •
permits currently avaifable on-Ilne are the following:
• • Electrical Upgrade to 100 AMP
• Electrical Upgrade to 200 AMP
• Gas Water Heater Replacement
• Elect Water Heater Replacement
• Gas Clearanco • Inspectlon of Electrical Servioe
• Plumbing Repipe ,
• Repair/Replace Gas Une arA
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Example of On Line Permits Ci of Spokane • etow are drop dovm menus lisling Building Department poEicy doauments and some
pplicadons and focros available oMine. These doauments are AdobeD A.croba' 1.0 Port,able
Oowment Format (pdD files. To read these files, Ad'obe Acrobat Reader must be insfalled n your oamputer, 'fhey sre mosi reliabfy vietived witi~ version 6.0 or later. l'he latest versian
f Adnbe A,crohaf Reader is avaitable free from Adobo by Gickfng oci the Adobo icon at belovi
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- ips for flling out Applicatiorts and Forms online (Onty the forms designated
. To navu'~ate thraugh forms, place the cursor on a blank fiNd with the mouse,
and cleck an it, or hd the Tab key t9 go forward, Shik+Tab keys 4o go back If Enter is hit bc,fore raaching 4he end of tAQ document, the cursor wiB
automatically retum fo the beginning of ihe doaamenL
. Cher,k box blanks can be adivated bY hitting the space bar ot by clicking
the mouse button vrhen the cursor isln lhat feld.
. . Forms with rtumerical vatues imrolving caleL!lations +vi0 be calculated
automaticaly onscreen_
' 4. 7o fax a completa form or application, justpolnt K!rom the suecn and
fax it to us as wifh a typed or handv6-ntten documenL
. To en.4ble e-mailing the f lorm bac4c to the Btnld'mg Division save it to a:osder or directory
C•n a Hoppy or hard drive, thsn e-mail tho fito to bui0d~nainEo(albuildinssspokane.orq as an
attachment •
Examples of On Line Permits ity of Seattle -
et3tUe's Departmsnt af Alanrning & Oevelopmen, (DPD) admirsisters consbuction and land
use regulatnons tor devefanment of all properdes within tho Seattte aty IimiLs. Permits
mwt be obtained fram 090 for constructbon profects, projects involving new or changed
uses of praperty, and other building and design elemen+s.
pCenEer I~~PC' on Most permit aaplica6orrs are made in ~rson at our Applicsnt Servic~
Need e Permit7 Plan Revimx 8 Coaections
jynes of PPrmits Issu=nce 8 Inspectnons
0 0 2-I& WFw's Y'Vho in the ASC? .
Checklist 8 Starsdards Loeation & Hours
or permit-related forms, publirations, and maps, see "Permit ResourCes" at right.
pplying ONlno
1nle are working hard to increase aur online appliqtion apdons. CuRenUy you can appsy
an8rre ior the follcureng permits: .
Flectdcti1- NEW! Self-Issued Electrical Pertnits
VJz are pdeased to announce a brand new, self-issued, online permitting system for
electricaf permits thai do not require pEen review. Yov may use this system to apply, pey
for end self-issue selected types of etectricaf permi,s in real Sme:
S3cfe sevrer repafr (see Instruclionsl . j
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• BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
LOG LOOKUP Log Type: Gommerclal Residential BID Cog Number: The Building Plan Review Database was last
updated on
Fnday, July 29, 2005 at 6:34:56 PM
• Use this feature to determine the revlew status of a building permit
application:
• 1) Setect the Log Type
• 2) Enter tha Building Ins ection Division (BID) Log Number.
• FORh1AT: [YEARj[LOG]IDjJ; I.e., 1997X01234, 1998R00123, 1999M0O012
YEAR: the 4-digii value; e.g. 1998 LOG: 1-letter abbreviation o( the Log; i e., F
= Fire Alarm, H= High Riso Retrofit, h9 = Main Commercial, R= Residenhal Single-Family and Duplex, X= Expedited CommercEal ID: aNlavs 5-digi# •
identilfier including leading zeros, regarciless of the log
• 3) If the BIO Log Number is not found, the permit has been issved or the permit _
application was cancelled; noie the Resldential Log only lists applications with
an "R" in the Log Number.
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Examples of On Line Permitting
Clark County, WA -
. • o-Pcrmitting
. Makfng strides tawards complete Intemet access.
• Online Inspection Requests
• You may na.v schedutQ yovr bu Idi sq~_ To use this feature you
will need your permii number a e as( four igits of your filo numbcr. . • Ezpres5 Permitting
. Ex ~ n (PDF - 786 K) proposcs using technology to imrove •
access ~o the department and its permitproc=..ssea The Internei vd I gtve
customers thQ oppartunity to submit a{rplications when it Es mosl convenient for
lhem. Telephone technology through an intwacUve voloe reoognition sysfem
(NR) w911 alla.v faster and moro reliabte requests for bvilding inspectians
starGng in 2003.
• 7echnology will also improve the aca2cy and specad of fictd (nspecMoons.
Inlorm3Eion will be entered into the system maee quickly and vAll be available to
appllqnts more quickly.
. http:!lwww.co.clark.wa.uslcommdovldacumentsladmiNezpress-
perm itting. pdf
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY .
f 1 Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: August 9, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ nevr business ❑ public hearing
Z information (D admin report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Urban Growth Areas, Zoning and Development, Administrative Report
to City Council
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Growth Management Act - RCW 36.70A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: At the same time that the City is developing its first Comprehensive Plan, it is
wrestling with immediate development issues, such as the ability of the City's infrastructure to .
support specific development proposals. In adciition, there have been several activities
occurring recently in the region that impact Spokane Valley's future growth. The purpose of this
report is to summarize some of these activities and to describe any inter-connections. .
Staff will prepare a Powerpoint presentation summarizing the information presented in the
Report. No new information will be included in the Powerpoint. _
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BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Not applicable.
STAFF CONTACT: Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS: Administrative Report
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S#61&ne
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11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley N/A 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org
Memorandum -
To: David Mercier, City Manager and Members of Council
From: Marina Sukup, Community Development Director; Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner;
• Cary Driskell, Deputy Ciry Attorney
Date: August 9, 2005
Re: Urban Growth Areas, Zoning and Development
Purpose
At the same time that the City is developing its first Comprehensive Plan, it is wrestling
with immediate development needs, such as the ability of the City's infrastructure to
support specific development proposals. In addition, there have been several activities
occurring recently in the region that impact Spokane Valley's future growth. The
purpose of this report is to summarize some of ihese activities and to describe any inter-
connections. , .
Introduction .
Prior to incorporation, the Spokane Valley area was designated as Spokane County's
Urban Growth Area (UGA), excluding the City of Liberty Lake and the Town of Millwood.
After Spokane Valley's incorporation, remnant UGAs remained around the City's
corporate boundary, leaving numerous pockets of land designated for urban
development. The Spokane County Board of Commissioners recently approved an amendment to the Urban Growth Area (UGA), adding approximately 419 acres of land now designated for
urban development directly adjacent to the City of Spokane Valley's southeast
boundary. The expansion includes property already developed into urban subdivisions
(MorningstaNTurtle Creek) and approximately 244 acres of undeveloped land. .
Spokane County and all of its cities and towns must adopt comprehensive plans and
development regulations consistent with the requirements of the Washington State
Growth Management Act (GMA). The GMA requires comprehensive plans of counties
. and cities to be regionally coordinated. To accomplish this goal, Spokane County
adopted Countywide Planning Policies which provide the regional frameworlc for
adopting comprehensive plans.
Urban Growth Areas, Zoning and Development, continued
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This report provides detailed information on Spokane County's zoning and land use,
Urban Growth Areas and the potential impacts that County land use decisions may have on the City of Spokane Valley.
Spokane County Land Use and Zoning
County UGAs surrounding the City of Spokane Valley are mostly zoned Low Density
Residential, allowing up to six units per acre. The UGA located between Liberty Lake
and Spokane Valley is zoned for mixed-use and light industrial development. Mixed use
zoning allows for high density residential development. .
Cvunty land located outside UGAs is considered rural, with a maximum density of one
unit per five acres for residential development. Rural zoning categories include Rural
Traditional (1 unit per 10 acres), Rural-5 (1 unit per 5 acres), Rural Conservation (1 unit
per 20 acres unless development is clustered, then 1 unit per 10 acres) and Urban
Reserve. `
The Urban Resenie zone limits residential densities to one unit per 20 acres unless the
development is clustered on urban sized lots. If development is clustered, the allowed
density is one unit per 5 acres, with the remainder of the property reserved for
conversion to urban land at some future point in time. The County will look to Urban
Reserve areas first when considering UGA expansions. Attachment 'A' is a copy of
Spokane County's Comprehensive Plan map which shows land use designations and .
the location of UGAs surrounding the City of Spokane Valley. . ~Urban Growth Area Amendments
On July 19, 2005, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners adopted amendments
to the County's Urban Growth Area (UGA) totaling nearly 700 acres of land. The
amendments were initiated as a part of Spokane County's 2003 Comprehensive Plan
amendment process. The Board of Commissioners considered a num6er of UGA
expansion requests, denying all but a small addition of commercial property on the
Moran Prairie.
.In 2004, the Commissioners denied UGA expansions on Five Mile, the West Plains and
in the Turtle Creek/Morningside area of Spokane Valley. The City of Spokane Valley
commented on the UGA amendment in the Turtle CreelclMorningside area, requesting that the expansion be denied and that the applicants be directed to Spokane Valley's
Comprehensive Planning process (see Attachment 'B', letter to Spokane County).
A number of property owners appealed the Commissioners' decisions to the Eastern
Washington Growth Management Hearings Board (EWGMHB). Prior to a hearing
before the EWGMHB, Spokane County elected two new Commissioners. The newly constituted Commission reached a settlement with the appellants, agreeing to conduct a
public hearing if the cases were dropped.
Urban Growth Areas, Zoning and Development, continued August 9, 2005
Page 3 of 5
The EWGMHB "remanded" the cases back to the County for further public hearings.
The County conducted one public hearing, sending no notice to any affected
jurisdiction, and approved all UGA expansion requests, including approximately 244
acres of undeveloped land in the Turtle Creek/Morningside area.
Countywide Planning Policies .
The Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP) for Spokane County provides the regional
framework for the development of comprehensive plans. The CWPP are adopted by
the Spokane County Commissioners. The comprehensive plans of all cities and towns
must be consistent with them. Perhaps the most significant component of the CWPP is
the process to identify and adopt Urban Grovvth Areas. The CWPP,' as arnended by the
County Commissioners on December 14, 2004, provide a clear process to revise UGAs,
The GMA specifies that counties are responsible for establishing UGAs, in consultation
with cities and towns. The CWPP require all UGA amendments to first be considered
by the Spokane County Steering Committee of Elected Officials, who make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The recent UGA
amendments adopted by Spokane County did not go to the Steering Committee of
Elected Officials for their recommendation.
Joint Planning
r; The GMA requires Counties to adopt policies for joint city/county planning within UGAs •
ad jacent to cities. The CWPP include joint planning policies, including recognition that ,
joint planning areas should be considered future annexation areas for cities.
Joint planning is encouraged to ensure a coordinated transition from county to city
governance. The outcome of a joint planning process would be an interlocal agreement
between the c,ounty and individ'ual city that specifies how land use planning and
development will occur within a city's UGA. The interlocal agreement should allow
some authority for cities to determine how joint planning areas will be developed and,
since joint planning areas should be considered future annexation areas for cities,
development within these areas should be consistent with the cities' regulations.
Development Projects
The City of Spokane Valley is increasingly concerned about impacts from development
projects taking place in unincorporated Spokane County adjacent to the City's limits.
Traffic generated by such new developments must travel on Spokane Valley streets,
causing increased congestion at intersections. In severe cases, this additional traffic .
may cause concurrency failures, resulting in no new City development unless the
intersection capacity can be increased. To date, Spokane County has not been
responsive to issues raised by Spokane Valley concerning impacts generated by new
development, nor have the developments been approved consistent with the City's
; regulations. ,
Urban Growth Areas, Zoning and Development, continued
August 9, 2005
Page 4 of 5
To illustrate this concern, we should consider the recent addition of 244 acres of ~
undeveloped land in the Turtle Creek/Morningside area. If the property is developed at
four units per acre (the maximum is six), 976 new homes would be constructed outside
the City, generating 10,736 daily automobile trips. Most of these trips will impact City
streets, potentially causing concurrency failures along the Sullivan corridor.
lnter,ection 2005 PM Pcak PM Pealt :GOS with Hour J.,OS Appraved
Develo ments
S rab e/Sullivan 1a F*
Saltese/Sullivan C F* .
;2° / SR 27 c -
LOS frorn Baek 9 SpflrtS Bsr and Timbc.rlane Terrace traffic impact analyses.
SEPA The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires jurisdictions to consider impacts
that result from new development. Jurisdictions are required to evaluate ttie potential
environmental impacts from a proposed development project and make a Determination
of Significance (DS), a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) or a Mitigated
Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS). A DS requires a full Environmental Impact
Statement to be prepared by the applicant. An MDNS identifies conditions that will ,
mitigate the environmental impacts, while a DNS requires no mitigation.
The City of Spokane Valley typically issues MDNSs for development projects.
Mitigation typically addresses traffic safety and capacity issues, environmental concems
and protection of cultural resources. Spokane County routinely issues DNSs on their
development projects, regardless of impacts identified by affected agencies and
citizens.
Spokane County Comprehensive Plan Update
Spokane County is required to update its Comprehensive Plan, originally adopted
November, 2001, by the end of 2006. A major part of the update is to review and, if
necessary, expand UGAs in order to accommodate a new population projection. The
first step in the update process is to make a 20-year population projection.
The GMA requires counties to use the Washington State Office of Financial
Management's (OFM) population projection. OFM produces low, medium and high
population projections and the County Commissioners have indicated that they will use
the high projection for the UGA update.
This means that the County is planning for an additional 221,646 people by the year -
2025 for a total countywide population of 657,946. The April 1, 2005 estimate for
Urban Growth Areas, Zoning and Development, continued
August 9, 2005 Page 5 of 5
Spokane County is 436,300 people. Use of OFM's high projection results in about a 51
percent increase in population over the 20 year period.
To accommodate this growth, County Commissioners have stated that they would like
to add in excess of 11 square miles to the Urban Growth Area. Community
Development staff forwarded a letter to the County Building and Planning Department
highlighting a number of concems with the County's approach to their Comprehensive
Plan update (see Attachment 'C", letter to Spokane County).
Conclusion
At the August 9 City Council meeting, staff will present a summary of this information
and will be available to respond to questions or to receive any feedback from Council.
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SCl7'YpoKane
Valle
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11707 E. Sprague Ave. • Suite 106 • Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 921-1000 • Fax (509) 921-1008 • cityhall@spokanevalley.org
February 5, 2004
Mr. Paul Jensen, Senior Planncr
Spokane County Publ.ic `TJorks DePartmcnt
Division of Building and Plan.ni.ng
1026 West Broadway
Spokane, WA 99260-0050
RF: Comprebensive Plan A.mcndmcnt No. 03-CPA-51= Dahm Development
Dear. Mr. .ienscn:
Thank you for the oppartun.ity to comment on Spokane County's 2003 Comprehensive
Plan Amendments. Interjurisdictional coor.di.nation is a critical element of the
Washington State Growth Ivlanagement Act (GMA). Our City apprcciates and supports
an opcn, collaborative public process to address planning issues that cross boundaries.
Please consider the following comments.
SpoE:ane Valley Comprchensivc Plan
Spokane Val]ey is just begi.nning to develop a new Comprchcnsive Plan, one that wtill
rcflect thc vision of Spokane Valley citiz,ens. A.n important part of the planning process
is tn analyze rhe capacity of lhe City to accommodate new go«'th, and a proPosal far
revised Urban CrroAth A.rea boundaries if adjustrnents prove necessary. Spok.ane Valley
is committed to worl;ing on UGA issues c;aUaboratively and inclusive of all interested
public agcncies a.nd private i.ndividual.s and Ailhin the f.'iamework of the Count~~-.ide
Planning PQlicies.
Cuuntywicle Flan ning Pol.icics •
The Countywide Planning Policies (CVRP) require a 5-ycar review of the Urban Grow-th
Area. 1 he Steering Cnmmittee of Elected Officials may rcquest an earlier review '
circumstances dictate an earlier adjustment (CVRP, Policy Tapic No. 1, Policy No. 19).
The tYrst count},widc UGA review should commence in the fall of 2005. Majar LTGA
amenciments should only be considercd during the 5-}Jear Countywide update of the
UGA. Further, t]ie CWPP requi.re that a.ll UGA proposals be revicwed first by the
Steering Commitcee of Elected Off cials, thcn by the County Commissioner.s. Given this
policy guidance, it appears thai the proposed amendment should not have bcen accepted
by Spokane County. -
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Conclusion
Spokane Va.lley respectfully requests that all pmposals to ehpand the UGA adjacent to i
the Cit), bc deferred aad that interested parties be directEd to ttie City's compre.hensive
plan.n.i.ng process i.n lbe future. Spokane Valley furthez requests that Spokauc Count),
clarify criteria used lo determine When UGA a.mendment propasals c.an be accepted by
the County. This will ensure a consisient review and update of Urban Growlh Areas.
T_f yvu have any questions concerning this correspondence, please contact me at
921-1000_
Sincerely,
Marina Sulr,up, A,1CP ~
Director of Community .Iaevelopment
Cc Dave Ivfercicr, City Manaber
Nina Regor; Deputy City Manger
Greg McCocmick, Lang Range Planniug Matiager
Ca.ry DriskeU, DePuty City Attomey
l7oug Smith, ConLniunity Development Dircctor; City of Liberty Lake .
Healher Cannon, Planning Director, City of ivvl.illwood .
Dave Mandyl:e, I.nterim Planning I7irector, City of Spokane
Phil Harris, Spokane County Commissioner
Katc McCaslin, Spokazie Cvunty Comm.issioner
John Roskellcy, Spokane County Commissioner
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(509) 421-100 0 • Fax (509) 921-1008 • cityhaaI @spoEcanevalI ey,org
June 30, 2005 .
W. James M=on, Llirector .
Spokane County Building ard Planning Dcpartrnent
1026 West Broa.ciway
Spakane, WA 99260-0500
RE: 2 005J2006 Spokane Cnr,oty C nmprehensivc Pian Upd atc
17ear PAr. Mansan: .
"llte City of Spolcane Valley is pleased to provide itufia2 co=ent on Spokane County's
5-year updaw ofits Camprehenstve Plan. Vl{e Iook forward to cooFdinatittg v►7th 1h e
Covnty throughout the update pxocess. Our cxxmrments are specific to public
- participation, popolation prvjections, TJrbasa C'rrowth Areas (CTCAs), joint plann~ an.d
interlocal agreemextts,
Puh~ c ParticipafiorxlCoordiaation . i
T'he GTo-.vtk, Manageme.nt A.ct (GIVTA) and Countywide Planning Policies rcqwre early
and coniinuou,a public particfpation and a Wg}x leve1 ofcoordination betwcesx loca1 •
governments. The Spokaue County Comtnissioners reQen.#J.y app.rovexl ameii cirxKents to ~
fhc County Comprehensive Plan, expandiz,g tb_e Urban CTrowth Area (UCrA) by nearly
700 acres. T'hese arnendrnenis were appzoved dunng a setEiement hearing with na notic.e ,
pravided to our jurisdiction. The addi#ion af400 acres in the'i'urtle Creek axea will
mate signi15.cant im.pacts within the City of Sp okane Va11ey and we should have beela
cansulted priorta approval ofthis sigzyificanx UC'zA. expa.nsion.. We request #hat Spakan.e .
Couxxty follow the, spirif and iutent of iis PubJic Pa3ticipati an Gui deunes throughout the
cntire update pxocess, including noticc of all public heari,ngs to aIl cities and tawns watba.m . ~
tixe Caun~y. Yl,pulation Projectinns ~Spokane County proposes to use the high populatinn pmjection fx~recasted by tbe Wasbingban State Office of Fiuancial Management (OFNC). Popu3ation forecast~ ; st~rve a-~i
the foundstion for all plartning activ3ties, including plmning for facilities such as roads •
. and sewers. Using unrealistic populafian projactions for ~~aming purposes may result im
over-estimating f,uture facili.lyneeds, potentially creafing a financial burden an oux
citfzens. Tv date, we have not recei~,ad su~'a.cient da#a ta determirie if this projection is
realistic far our reLicrn.
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- Urban Growth Area Ezpansic►n
'I'hc GIVTA and Count3rwide Planning Policies, as aznended i.n 2004, provi.de a c;l.eaz -
pracess to designat:e UCrA_s. UGAs ttre designated by determiaing the aniount of
ava.ilable land required to serve the projected population and the ability ta provide
facilities and services at minimum Levels of Service. UGA proposals must first bc
considered by the Steering Committee of Elected Of~'icials to ensure regional '
eoordination.
Spokanc Valley wi,ll particiPate in the update process and requests that the County oaly
make r.evisions to the UGA contiguous to our City with our involvement. Wc further rcqucst that the Counry consider t3GAs contiguous tio cities as future annexation arreas,
specific to individua] cityes, as the Countywide Planning Policies and GMA suggest. If
cities Plan fpr grnwkh areas, there sb.oul.d be an expectation that those areas will
ultimately be annex.ed in the fufure. UGAs are designated by determining that aciequate publ.ic .f'aciliiies and services cau be
pmvided'to supporl anticipatecl development. Unrealistic population projections and
expansive Urban Growth Areas will place a tremendous burden on facility providers anci .
ratepayers. Spokane County should encourage new dcvelopment to locate within existi.ng
UGAs with adequate in;frastructure, and should only expand UGAs as necessary to
support a realistic populatian projection.
Joint Planning//Tnterlocal Agreements - \
The Countywide Planniug Policies and RCW 36.70A.210 (3)(f.) requize joint county/city ~
planuing within UGAs to ensure coordination between commun.ilaes and to resolve
potential conflicts. To our knoevledge, Spokane County, bas not engaged iu joint planning
with any city or tovvn -after adoption of the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan in November, 2001. Inapacts on our City generated by development outsicie our bnundary
must be fairly mitigated. 1`he reasonable way ta resolve these conflicts is to eugagc in
joint planning and fo execute intcrlocal agreements'that dictate t.he regulafions thaf apply
wilhin UC'7As. 1'hank you again for the opporhunity to comment on the County's Comprehensive Plan
Upciate. We intend to actively participate in the update process and look fonvard to
future discussions over the i3sues raised. .
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Memorandum To: City Manager David Mercier and Members of Council
CC: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
From: Morgan Koudelka, Administrative Analyst
Date: August 9, 2005
. Re: Update, 2005 Service Agreements with Spokane County
Spokane Vallcy has 17 service agreeinents with Spokane County. 1vlacip of the city services are _
" perfonned by the County through uiterlocal agreements. Most.*af thcsc interlocal agreements
expired at the end of 2004, vut the City and County agreed to eYtend the conlraet,s under existing
terms pending finaliratihn of the reviscd contract provisions. lhe City and County staff have beEn
working on cieveloping a inodel agreement to utilize 'vl the rencwal of these agreemetits for the ,
ycar 2005 anci beyond. Individual agreements will be presentcd to Council as tbey are finalized
among staff, beginning Augttst 23.
This agenda item presents thc model agreements for thc two types o1' agreements, "Pay as You
Go" and "Settle and AdjusY'. .
Mpdel Agreements are in final draft forTn, ready to be presented to Council. vlaciel Agreemeiit 4A
will be «sed for agreements that have a"Settle and Adjusc" provision. Model Agreenient 413 will
be used f"or agreements that are "Pay as Xou Go". Both model agreemeuts arE attached to this
document.
The scope of work for individual agreements will be defined in Fxhibit 1 of each agreement. `l'he
cost mEthodolpgy !'or each individual agreement will be coniained within E:chibit 2.
Tables 1 and 2 below comPare the 2005 budget and contract amounts f'or both types of agreements.
Table 1: Riidget versus Contract-Settle and Adjust Contracts
n ma is ic mergency aw u ic
Control Court MgmL Enforcemont Pre-Trial Prosecution Defender Total
2005 CDntract $ 414,268 741,681 66,363 12,874,015 41,708 297,614 320,516 14,756,1e5 •
2005 SV eudget 409,627 691,328 64,700 12,832,303 ' 32.M 294,159 310,028 14,694,243
$ DlFference $ 4,641 $ 50,353 5 1,683 $ (18,288) $ 9,610 $ 3,455 $ 10,488 $ 61,942
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Update, 2005 Service Agreements with Spakane County
August 9, 2005
f'age 2 of 2 Table 2: Buciget versus Cuntract - Fay as You Co _
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Examiner Jury Mgmt. GIS Total
Est 2005 Contract 52,913 4,581 126,974 186,468
2005 SV €~udget 60,a00 5,000 140,000 205,000
a Difference (7,087 (419) (11,026) (18,532) The agreements For jail services and for Gcigcr arc continuing to be negotiated. '17he agreements
for road maintenance, enginecring scrviccs, YLUS System, and precinct maintenauce cio not fall
uncier the modcl -agreemcnt at this time.
The probation service agreetzieut that will be presented to Council on Aiigust 9 proposes no
payment by the City in exchange for the Colulty retaining all associatcd revenues. -'This agrccmcnt
does follaw the model agreement format.
Individual agreements utilizi.na the model agreement.f.nr-mat ~~ri.ll be presented to Council
beginning August 23: -
t3udget amounts for the 2005 agreeme»ts were based on h.istoric•al increases a.ud usage trencls
k:npwn at t11e time and applied to the fulure year 2005. .
The differences between budgeled ainounts and contract amounls identi fied abnve are less than 1.% of the total contract amounts.
Attaclulieuts (2): Model Agreement 4A
Model 4greemenl 4I3
MQDEL AG.REEMENT 4A
j-1 Return to: Daniela Erickson, Clerk of the Board
Board of County Commissioners
1116 W. Broadway
Spokane, Washington 99260
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
IN THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
(January 1, 2005 -December 31, 2005)
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between Spokane County, a political
subdivision of the State of Washington, having offices for the transaction of business at 1116
West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99260, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY° and
. the City of Spokane Valley, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, having offices
~ for the transaction of business at the Redwood Plaza, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106,
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," jointly hereinafter refeRed
- to as the "PARTIES." The COUNTY and CITY agree as follows. SECTION NO. 1: RECITALS AND FINDINGS . ' (a) The Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County has the care of COUNTY
property and the management of COUNTY funds and business under RCW 36.32.120(6).
(b) Counties and cities may contract with each other to perform certain functions which
each may legally perform under chapter 39.34 RCW (Inter►ocal Cooperation Act).
(c) Pursuant to the provisions of
(d) The City of Spokane Valley desires to utilize the services of Spokane County for the
purpose of .
SECTION NO. 2: DEFINITIONS
(a) Aqreement. "Agreement" means this Interlocal Agreement between the CITY and
COUNTY regarding Services.
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(b) CITY. "CITY° means the City of Spokane Valley. - ~
(c) COUNTY. "COUNTY" means Spokane County.
(d) Maintenance and Operations. LLMaintenance and Operations" and CM&O" shall
mean (1) those class codes (3000-5999 and 7000-9999) used by Spokane County in its
budgetary process as prescribed by the BARS manual adopted by the State of Washington under
chapter 43.88 RCW so long as such expenditures are directly attributable and proportionate to
services rendered to CITY under the terms of this Agreement.
(e) Services. "Services" means those services identified in Exhibit 1.
(f) Compensation. "Compensation" means that methodology set forth in Exhibit 2
used to establish the amount of money which the CITY will pay the COUNTY for providing
Services.
(g) Capital Improvement. "Capital Improvement° shall mean any expenditure of
$2,000.00 or more. Any such expenditure will be coded as provided for in the BARS-
manual adopted by the State of Washington under RC1N 43.8011
(h) , Uncflntrollable Circumstances. GUncontrollable Circumstances" means the
following events: riots, wars, civil disturbances, insurrections, acts of terrorism, external fires
and floods, volcanic eruptions, lightning or earthquakes at or near where the Services are
performed and/or that directly affect providing of such Services.
(i) Report. "Report" means the Spokane County Geo-Coded Analysis Report
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prepared by the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
SECTION NO. 3: PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to reduce to writing the PARTIES' understanding as to the
terms and conditions under which the COUNTY will provide ServiGes on behalf of the CITY. It is
the intent of the PARTIES that Services to be provided by the COUNTY will be consistent with the
CITY'S Council/Manager form of govemment provided for in chapter 35A.13 RCW.
SECTION NO. 4:' DURATIONfINITHDRAWAL This Agreement shall commence at 12:01 A.M. on January 1, 2005, and run through 12:00 P.M.
December 31, 2005.
At the conclusion of the initial term, this Agreement shall automatically be renewed from year to
year thereafter effective January 15i to December 315t All renewals shall be subject to all terms
and conditions set forth herein except for Exhibit 2.
The PARTIES recognize it highly unlikely that Exhibit 2 setting forth the estimated costs for each
year's Services will be available at the start of any renewal time frame. Accordingly, unfil a new
Exhibit 2 has been prepared and agreed to between the PARTIES, the PARTIES agree that the
COUNTY will bill the CITY and the CITY will pay the COUNTY at the same monthly payment rate .
used for the previous year. Upon the PARTIES agreement on a new Exhibit 2, the CITY and
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COUNTY will reconcile payments to date under the previous year's payment schedule with the
new payment schedule. Any underpayment for any Services will be due in the first payment due
following reconciliation. Any overpayment for any Services will be credited to the tirst monthly
payment due following the reconciliation. The PARTIES agree that no interest shall be owing by
either Party to the other Party for any overpayment or underpayment determined as a result of the
reconciliation.
Any Parry may withdraw at any time from this Agreement for any reason whatsoever upon a
minimum of 180 days written notice as proviiied for in Section 7 to the other Party.
SECTION NO. 5: COST OF SERVICES AND PAYMENTS
The CITY shall pay the COUNTY the actual Gosts for Services provided under this Agreement.
The estimated cost for 2005 Services under this Agreement shall be as set forth in Exhibit 2,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
This methodology uses the last six (6) months of Report numbers for 2003 and first six (6) months
of Report numbers for 2004 and averages them for a twelve (12) month time frame. The resulting number is used as a basis to estimate the 2005 cost of Services_ The COUNTY CEO-shall advise
the CITY Manager as soon as possible of any anticipated or unanticipated capital improvement
costs 'that arise during the contract period. Any such capital improvement costs shall be
amortized over the useful life of the improvement, and the increased cost in the Agreement
resulting from the improvement shall be calculated by the Parties in the settle and adjust period
following the contract term. Any capital improvement for which the COUNTY seeks
~ - reimbursement from the CITY must be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement.
At the end of the calendar year, using the methodology set forth in Exhibit 2, the PARTIES shall
apply the actual expenditures and the actual usage percentage to determine the final cost. It is
the PARTIES intent that any adjustment take place as soon as possible and accordingly will use
their respective best effoRs to timely prepare, disseminate and review all expenditure
documentation. The CITY will have sixty (60) Galendar days from its receipt of the expenditure
documentation to provide the COUNTY with any written objections(s) to such documentation. The
written objection(s) must specifically identify the expenditure(s) in question. The COUNTY agrees
to consider all written objections received from the CITY within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the objections(s). In the event that the PARTIES c.annot mutually resolve any written
objection(s) submitted by the CITY within the thirty (30) calendar day`s time frame, or such other
• time frame as the PARTIES may mutually agree, the objections shall be resolved pursuant to the .
Dispute Resolution provisions set forth in Section No. 17. Pending resolution of the objections(s),
' the PARTIES agree that the CITY shall pay that portion of the bill that is undisputed.
To the extent that the CITY was over billed in any year and the Agreement is still in effect, the
COUNTY shall credit the CITY for such overpayment in the next monthly payment owning by the
CITY. Provided, however, in the event the Agreement is terminated at such time that the
overpayment is determined, the COUNTY shall reimburse the CITY for any overpayment within
thirty (30) calendar days. To the extent that the CITY was under billed in any year and the
Agreement is still in effect, the CITY shall reimburse the COUNTY for any under payment in the
next monthly payment owing by the CITY. Provided, however, in the event the Agreement is
terminated at such time that the underpayment is determined, the CITY shall reimburse the
COUNTY for any underpayment within thirty (30) calendar days. Either Party may at its sole
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option charge interest on any overpayment or underpayment based on lost interest earning had -
the amount determined due been invested in the respective PARTIES investment pool at the end ;
of the thirty (30) day time frame provided for hereinabove to the date of payment.
Any resolution of a disputed amount through use of the arbitration process identified in Section 17
shall include at the request of either Party, a determination of whether interest is appropriate,
including the amount.
The COUNTY will bill the CITY for the cost of services as outlined, monthly, by the 15th of the
month. Monthly payments will be calculated by dividing those annual costs set forth herein above
by twzlve (12). Payments by the CITY will be due by the 5t' day of the following month. The
COUNTY, at its sole option, may charge interest on any late payment calculated on any lost
interest eaming had the amount due been invested since the date due to the date of payment in
the COUNTY's investment pool. •
SECTION NO. 6: RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROVIDING
SERVICES
• The COUNTY or its designee agrees to attend staff meetings as requested by the CITY Manager.
The COUNTY or its designee agrees to meet upon request by the CITY Manager or hisfher
designee to discuss any Service provided under the terms of this Agreement.
The CITY agrees the COUNTY may use the COUNTY'S stafionery in conjunction with providing
Services under the terms of this Agreement. SECTION NO. 7: NOTICE All natices or other communications given hereunder shall be deemed given on: (1) the day such
notices or other communications are received when sent by personal delivery; or (ii) the third day
following the day on which the same have been mailed by first class delivery, postage prepaid
addressed to the COUNTY or the CITY at the address set forth below for such Party, or at such
other address as either Party shall from time-to-time designate by notice in writing to the other
Party:
COUNTY: Spokane County Chief Executive Officer or hislher authorized
representative 1116 West Broadway Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99260
CITY: City of Spokane Valley City Manager or hisfher authorized representative
Redwood Plaza
11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
SECTION NO. 8: REPORTING
Reports - The COUNTY shall provide the CITY with reports documenting actual usage under this
Agreement. The Parties agree that the terminology "reports documenting actual usage" means
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that type of information provided by the COUNTY to the CITY in the 2004 agreement for Services.
An updated report shall be submitted quarteriy unless otherwise mutually agreed by the Parties.
Such reports shall be in a format as mutually agreed to between the Parties. The content and/or
format for such reports may be changed from time-to-time by written agreernent between CITY
and COUNTY staff.
Records Review - The CITY shall be allowed to conduct random reviews of the records
generated by the COUNTY in performance of this Agreement. The CITY will provide the
COUNTY vwith reasonable advance notice of the records reviews. The Parties agree that they will
make best efforts to achieve a resolution of any potential records confidentiality issues, including
entering into confidentiality agreements or other similar mechanisms that will allow disclosure of
the necessary information to accurately conduct a records review. If fhe CITY will be allowed to
view only those records directly relating to Services provided within CITY's corporate boundaries,
then the COUNTY rnust keep a log of original documents usetl to charge the CITY, and those
documents must have identifying numbers or letters so the original source documents can be
easily retrieved.
SECTION NO. 9: COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so
executed and delivered, shall be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but
one and the same.
SECTION NO. 10: ASSIGNMENT '
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No Party may assign in whole or part rts interest in this Agreement without the written approval of
the other PARTY.
SECTION NO. 11: COUNTY EMPLOYEES . The COUNTY shall hire, assign, retain and discipline all employees performing Services under
this Agreement according to applicable collective bargaining agreements and applicable state and
federal laws.
The COUNTY agrees to meet and confer with the CITY with respect to staff that is assigned to
provide Services. Issues of discipline or performance will be specifically handled according to
COUNTY policies.
SECTION NO. 12: LIABILITY
(a) The COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, agents, and
employees, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of
any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omission of the
COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, relating to or arising out of performing Services
. pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such claim, action, loss, or
damages is braught against the CITY, the COUNTY shall defend the same at its sole cost and
expense; provided that the CITY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of .
governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against the
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their respective officers, agents, and employees, the COUNTY shall satisfy the same. %
(b) The CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and its officers, agents, and
employees, from any anci all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of
any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omission of the
CITY, its officers, agents and employees, relating to or arising out of performing Services
pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such claim, action, loss, or
damages is brought against the COUNTY, the CITY shall defend the same at its sole cost and
expense; provided that the COUNTY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of
governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against the
COUNTY, and its officers, agents, and employees, or jointly against the COUNTY and the CITY
and their respective officers, agents, and employees, the CITY shall satisfy th,e same.
(c) If the comparative negligence of the Parties and their officers and employees is a cause of
such damage or injury, the liability, loss, cost, or expense shall be shared between the Parties
in proportion to their relative degree of negligence and the right of indemnity shall apply to such
proportion.
(d) Where an officer or employee of a Party is acting under the direction and control of the other
Party, the Party directing and controlling the officer or employee in the activity and/or omission
giving rise to liability shall accept all liability for the other Party's officer or employee's
negligence.
(e) Each Party's duty to indemnify shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement.
(fl The foregoing indemnity is specifically intended to constitute a waiver of each Party's immunity
under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, chapter 51 RCW, respecting the other party only,
and only to the extent necessary to provide the indemnified Party with a full and complete
indemnity of claims made by the indemnitor's employees. The PARTIES acknowledge that these
provisions were specifically negotiated and agreed upon by them.
(e) The COUNTY and the CITY agree to either self insure or purchase polices of insurance
covering the matters contained in this Agreement wvith coverages of not less than $5,000,000 per
occurrence with $5,000,000 aggregate limits including professional liability and auto liability
coverages.
SECTION NO. 13: RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
. The PARTIES intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this
Agreement. The COUNTY shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of
the CITY, that the CITY is interested only in the results to be' achieved and that the right to control
the particular manner, method and means in which the services are performed is solely within the
discretion of the COUNTY. Any and all employees who provide Services to the CITY under this
Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the COUNTY. The COUNTY shall be solely
responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees under this Agreement and any liability
that may attach thereto. Likewise, no agent, employee, servant or representative of the CITY
shall be deemed to be an employee, agent, servant or representative of the COUNTY for any
purpose. ~
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~ SECTION NO. 14: MODIFICATION
This Agreement may be modified'in wnting by mutual written agreement of the PARTIES.
SECTION NO. 15: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT •
The ownership of all property and equipment utilized in conjunction with providing the Services
shall remain with the original otivner, unless specifically and mutually agreed by the PARTIES to
this Agreement. • '
SECTION NO. 16: ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN/BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement contains terms and conditions agreed upon by the PARTIES. The PARTIES
agree that there are no other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of
this Agreement: No changes or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon the
PARTIES unless such change or addition is in writing, executed by the PARTIES.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the PARTIES hereto, their successors and assigns.
SECTION NO. 17: DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any dispute betvieen the PARTIES which cannot be resolved between the PARTIES shall be
subject to arbitration. Except as provided for to the contrary herein, such dispute shall first be
reduced to writing and considered by the COUNTY CEO and the CITY Manager. If the COUNTY
~.%CEO and the CITY Manager cannot resolve the dispute it will be submitted to arbitration. The
provisions of chapter 7.04 RCW shall be applicable to any arbitration proceeding.
The COUNTY and the CITY shall have the right to designate one person each to act as an
arbitrator. The tvio selected arbitrators shall then jointly select a third arbitrator. The decision of
the arbitration panel shall be binding on the PARTIES and shall be subject to judicial review as
provided for in chapter 7.04 RCW.
The costs of the arbitration panel shall be equally split between the PARTIES.
SECTION NO. 18: VENUE STIPULATION
This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and delivered within the
State of Washington and it is mutually understood and agreed by each party that this
Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington both as to interpretation
and performance. Any 'action at law, suit in equity or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of
this Agreement, or any provision hereto, shall be instituted only in courts of competent jurisdiction
within Spokane County, Washington.
SECTION NO. 19: SEVERABIUTY
The PARTIES agree that if any parts, terms or provisions of this Agreement are held by the courts .
to be illegal, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected and the rights
and obligations of the PARTIES shall not be affected in regard to the remainder of the Agreement.
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If it should appear that any part, term or provision of this Agreement is in conflict with any statutory
provision of the State of Washington, then the part, term or provision thereof that may be in
conflict shall be deemed inoperative and null and void insofar as it may be in conflict therewith and
- this Agreement shall be deemed to modify to conform to such statutory provision.
SECTION NO. 20: RECORDS
All public records prepared, owned, used or retained by the COUNTY in conjunction with providing
Services under the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed CITY property and shall be made
available to the CITY upon request by the CITY Manager subject to the attorney client and
attomey work product privileges set forth in statute, court rule or case law. The COUNTY will
notify the CITY of any public disclosure request under chapter 42.17 RCW for copies or viewing of
such records as well as the COUNTY'S response thereto.
SECTION NO. 21: HEADINGS
The section headings appearing in this Agreement have been inserted solely for the purpose of
convenience and ready reference. In no way do they purport to, and shall not be deemed to
define, limit or extend the scope or intent of the sections to which they pertain.
SECTION NO. 22: TIME OF ESSENCE OF AGREEMENT
Time is of the essence of this Agreement and in case either Party fails to perform the
obligations on its part to be performed at the time fixed for the performance of the respective
obligation by the terms of this Agreement, the other Party may, at its election, hold the other
Party liable for all costs and damages caused by such delay. .
SECTION NO. 23: UNCONTROLLABLE CIRCUMSTANCESlIMPOSSIBILITY
A delay or inteRUption in or failure of performance of all or any part of this Agreement resulting
from Uncontrollable Circumstances shall be deemed not a default under this Agreement.
A delay or interruption in or failure of performance of all or any part of this Agreement resulting
from any change in or new law, order, rule or regulation of any nature which renders providing
of Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement legally impossible, and any other
circumstances beyond the control of the COUNTY which render legally impossible the
perFormance by the COUNTY of its obligations under this Agreement, shall be deemed not a
default under this Agreement.
SECTION NO. 24: FILING
. This Agreement shall be filed by the County wifh such offices or agencies as required by
chapter 39.34 RCW.
SECTION NO. 25: EXECUTION AND APPROVAL
The PARTIES warrant that the officers executing below have been duly authorized to act for
and on behalf of the Party for purposes of confirming this Agreement.
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SECTION NO. 26: INITIATIVES
The PARTIES recognize that revenue-reducing initiative(s) passed by the voters of Washington
may substantially reduce local operating revenue for the CITY, COUNTY or both PARTIES. The
PARTIES agree that it is necessary to have flexibility to reduce the contracted amount(s) in this Agreement in response to budget constraints resulting from the passage of revenue-reducing
initiative(s). If sUCh an event occurs, the PARTIES agree to negotiate in good faith to achieve a
mutually agreeable resolution in a timely fashion.
SECTION NO. 27. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Parties shall observe all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, to the
extent that they may be applicable to the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION NO. 28: DISCLAIMER
Except as othervrise provided, this Agreement shall not be construed in any manner that would
limit either Party's authority or powers under law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this Agreement to be executed on
date and year opposite their respective signatures.
DATED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE, COUNTY, WASHINGTON
~
. PHILLIP D. HARRIS, Chairperson
ATTEST:
VICKY M. DALTON CLERK OF THE BOARD MARK RICHARD, Vice-chairman
BY:
Daniela Erickson, Deputy TODD MIELKE, Commissioner
DATED: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
' ATTEST:
David Mercier, City Manager
. ,
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to form only: .
( i Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attomey
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Return to: Daniela Erickson, Clerk of the Board .
Board of County Commissioners _ ~
1116 W. Broadway
Spokane, Washington 99260
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
IN THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
(January 1, 2005 -December 31, 2005) THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between Spokane County, a, political
subdivision of the State of Washington, having offices for the transaction of business at 1116
West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99260, hereinafter referred to as °COUNTY" and
the City of Spokane Valley, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, having offices
for the transaction of business at the Redwood Plaza, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106,
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," jointly hereinafter referred
to as the "PARTIES." The COUNTY and CITY agree as follows.
SECTION NO. 1: RECITALS AND FINDINGS
(a) The Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County has the care of County
property and the management of County funds and business under RCW 36.32.120(6).
(b) Counties and cities may contract with each other to perform certain functions which
each may legally perform under chapter 39.34 RCW (Interlocal Cooperation Act).
(c) Pursuant to the provisions of
(d) The City of Spokane Valley desires to utilize the services of Spokane County for the
purpose of
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~ SECTION NO. 2: DEFINITIONS .
(a) A-greement. °Agreement° means this Interlocal Agreement between the CITY and
_ COUNTY regarding Services.
(b) CITY. °CITY" means the*City of Spokane Valley.
(c) COUNTY. "COUNTY" means Spokane County.
(d) Maintenance and Operations. "Maintenance and Operations" and °M&Op shall
mean (1) those class codes (3000-5999 and 7000-9999) used by Spokane County in its
budgetary process as prescribed by the BARS manual adopted by the State of Washington under
chapter 43.88 RCW so long as such expenditures are directly attributable and proportionate to
services rendered to CITY under the terms of this Agreement.
(e) Services. "Services" means those services identified in Exhibit 1.
(f) Compensation. °Compensationp means that methodology set forth in Exhibit 2
used to establish the amount'of money which the CITY will pay the COUNTY for providing
Senrices. '
(g) Capital Imqrovement. ,'Capital Improvement" shall mean any expenditure of
~ $2,000.00 or more_ Any such expenditure will be coded as provided for in the BARS-
~ manual adopted by the State of Washington under RCVV 43.84
(h) Uncontrollable Circumstances. "Uncontrollable Circumstances" means the
following events: riots, wars, civil disturbances, insurrections, acts of teROrism, external fires
and floods, volcanic eruptions, lightning or earthquakes at or near where the Services are
. performed and/or that directly affect providing of such Services.
SECTION NO. 3: PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to reduce to writing the PARTIES' understanding as to the
terms and conditions under which the COUNTY will provide Services on behalf of the CITY. It is
the intent of the PARTIES that Services to be provided by the COUNTY will be consistent with the
CITY'S CouncillManager form of govemment provided for in chapter 35A.13 RCW.
SECTION NO. 4: DURATIONIWITHDRAWAL
'This Agreement shall commence at 12:01 A.M. on January 1,- 2005, and run through 12:00 P.M.
December 31,' 2005, unless one of the PARTIES provides notice as set forth in Section 7 of
termination pursuant to Section 14 of this Agreement. At the conclusion of the initial term, this Agreement shall automatically be renewed from year to year thereafter effective January 1g1 to December 315t All renewals shall be. subject to all terms
'and conditions set forth herein except for Exhibit 2.
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The PARTIES recognize it highly unlikely that Exhibit 2 setting forth the new billing rates for each
year's Services will be available at the start of any renewal time frame. Accordingly, until a netiv
Exhibit 2 has been prepared and agreed to between the PARTIES, the PARTIES agree that the
COUNTY will bill the CITY and the CITY will pay the COUNTY at the same billing rates paid in the
previous year. Upon the PARTIES agreement on a new Exhibit 2, the CITY and COUNTY will
reconcile payments to date under the previous years billing rates with the new billing rates. Any
undenpayment for any Services will be due in the first payment due following reconciliation. Any
overpayment for any Services will be credited to the first monthly payment due following the
reconciliation. The PARTIES agree that no interest-shall be owing by either Party to the other
Party for any overpayment or underpayment determined as a result of the reconciliation.
Any Party may withdraw at any time from this Agreement for any reason whatsoever upon a
minimum of 180 days written notice as provided for in Section 7 to the other Party.
SECTION NO. 5: COST OF SERVICES AND PAYMENTS
The CITY shall pay the COUNTY the costs for Services provided under this Agreement as set
forth in Exhibit 2, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
The COUNTY CEO shall advise the CITY Manager as soon as possible of any anticipated or
. unanticipated capital improvement costs that arise during the confract period. Any such capital
improvement costs shall be amortized over the useful life of the improvement, and the increased
cost in the Agreement resulting from the improvement shall be calculated by the PARTIES and
paid within 30 days of receipt of request by the CITY. Any capital improvement for which the
COUNTY seeks reimbursement from the CITY must be necessary to fulfill the requirements of
this Agreement.
The COUNTY will bill the CITY for the cost of Services monthly, by the 15'" of the month for the
previous month. Payments by the CITY will be due by the 5'h day of the following month. At the
sole option of the COUNTY, a penalty may be assessed on any late payment by the CITY based
on lost interest earnings had the payment been timely paid and invested in the Spokane County
Treasurer's Investment Pool. The CITY may dispute any monthly billing. Pending resolution of
any dispute, the PARTIES agree that the CITY shall pay timely that portion of the bill that is
undisputed. In the event the CITY disputes any monthly billing it shall include in conjunction with
the monthly payment a letter stating viith specificity the basis for the dispute. The PARTIES agree
to meet within thirty (30) calendar days of the COUNTY's receipt of the documentation letter stating the basis for the CITY disputing any monthly billing to resolve the matter. In the event the
PARTIES cannot mutually revolve the matter within the thirty (30) calendar day time frame, unless •
otherwise agreed by the PARTIES, the matter shall be resolved pursuant to the Dispute
Resolution provisions set forth in Section No. 17. The selection of arbitrators as provided for in
Section No._17 shall commence within thirty (30) calendar days of the running of the thirty (30)
calendar day time frame.
Any resolution of a disputed amount through use of the arbitration process identifed in Section 17
shall include, at the request of either Party, a determination of whether interest is appropriate,
including the amount.
The PARTIES recognize that it is not always possible for either Party to discover errors in billing.
The PARTIES further recognize that there, must be some finaliYy to addressing such errors.
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~ Accordingly, the PARTIES agree that both PARTIES are foreclosed from challenging any errors in
billings if the matter is not drawn in writing to the other PARTIES attention within thirty (30)
calendar days of the last invoice of the calendar year. Errors raised 4vithin this time frame that are
not mutually resolved shall be subject to the Dispute Resolution provisions set forth in Section No.
17. .
SECTION NO. 6: RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROVIDING
SERVICES
The COUNTY or its designee agrees to attend staff meetings as requested by the CITY Manager.
The COUNTY or its designee agrees to meet upon request by the CITY Manager or his/her
designee to discuss any Service provided under the terms of this Agreement. •
The CITY agrees the COUNTY may use the COUNTY'S stationery in conjunction with providing
Services under the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION NO. 7: NOTICE , All notices or other communications given hereunder shall be deemed given on: (1) the day such
notices or other communications are received when sent by personal delivery; or (ii) the third day
following the day on which the same have been mailed by first class delivery, postage prepaid
addressed to the COUNTY or the CITY at the address set forth below for such Party, or at such
other address as either Party shall from time-to-time designate by notice in writing to the other
:0 Party:
COUNTY: Spokane County Chief Executive Officer or his/her authorized
representative
1116 West Broadway Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99260
CITY: City of Spokane Valley City Manager or his/her authorized representative ,
Redwood Plaza 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
SECTION NO. 8: REPORTING Reports - The COUNTY shall provide the CITY with reports documenting actual usage under this
Agreement at the same time each invoice requesting payment is made, unless otherwise mutually
agreed by the Parties. The Parties agree that the terminology "reports documenting usage"
means that type of information provided by the COUNTY to the CITY in the 2004 agreement for
Services. Such reports shall be in a format as mutually agreed to between the Parties. The
content andlor format for such reports may be changed from time-to-time by written agreement
between CITY and COUNTY staff. _
Records Review - The CITY shall be allowed to conduct random reviews of the records
generated by the COUNTY in performance of this Agreement. The CITY will provide the
COUNTY wfth reasonable advance notice of the records reviews. The Parties agree that they will
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ma9ce best efforts to achieve a resolution of any potential records confidentiality issues, including
entering into confidentiality agreements or other similar mechanisms that will allow disclosure of
the necessary information to accurately conduct a records review. If the CITY will be allowed to
view only those records directly relating to Services provided within CITY°s corporate boundaries,
then the COUNTY must keep a log of original documents used to charge the CITY, and those
documents must have identifying numbers or le#ters so the original source documents can be
easily retrieved.
SECTION NO. 9: COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so
executed and delivered, shall be an original, but such counterparts shap together constitute but
. one and the same.
SECTION NO. 10: ASSIGNMENT
No Party may assign in whole or part its interest in this Agreement +rvithout the written approval of
the other PARTY.
SECTION NO. 11: COUNTY EMPLOYEES
The COUNTY shall hire, assign, retain and discipline all employees performing Services under
this Agreement according to applicable collective bargaining agreements and applicable state and
federal laws.
The COUNTY agrees to meet and confer with the CITY with respect to staff that is assigned to
provide Services. Issues of discipline or performance will be specifically handled according to
COUNTY policies.
SECTION NO. 12: LIABILITY
(a) The COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, agents, and
employees, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of
any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omission of the
COUNTY, its officers, agenfs and employees, relating to or arising out of performing Services
pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such claim, action, loss, or
damages is brought against the CITY, the COUNTY shall defend the same at its sole cost and
expense; provided that the CITY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of
governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against the
CITY, and its officers, agents, and employees, or jointly against the CITY and the COUNTY and
their respective officers, agents, and employees, the COUNTY shall satisfy the same.
(b) The CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and its officers, agents, and
employees, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liabil'rty, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of
any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or omissi6n of the
CITY, its officers, agents and employees, relating to or arising out of performing Services
pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such claim, action, loss, or
damages is brought against the COUNTY, the CITY shall defend the same at its sole cost and
expense; provided that the COUNTY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of
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Q governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against the
COUNTY, and its officers, agents, and employees, or jointly against the COUNTY and the CITY
and their respective officers, agents, and employees, the CITY shall satisfy the same.
(c) If the comparative negligence of the Parties and their officers and employees is a cause of
. such damage or injury, the liability, loss, cost, or expense shall be shared between the Parties
in proportion to their relative degree of negligence and the right of indemnity shall apply to such
proportion.
(d) Where an officer or employee of a Party is acting under the direction and control of the other
Party, the Party directing and controlling the officer or employee in the activity andlor omission
giving rise to liability shall accept all liability for the other Party's officer or employee's
negligence.
(e) Each Party's duty to indemnify shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement.
- (o The foregoing indemnity is specifically intended to constitute a waiver of each Party's immunity
under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, chapter 51 RCW, respecting the other party only,
and only to the extent necessary to provide the indemnified Party with a full and complete
indemnity of claims made by the indemnitor's employees. The PARTIES acknowledge that these
provisions were specifically negotiated and agreed upon by them.
(e) The COUNTY and the CITY agree to either self insure or purchase polices of insurance
covering the matters contained in this Agreement with coverages of not (ess than $5,000,000 per
~ occurrence with $5,000,000 aggregate limits including professional liability and auto liability
coverages. '
SECTION NO. 13: RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
The PARTIES intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this
Agreement. The COUNTY shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of
the CITY, that the CITY is interested only in the results to be achieved and that the right to control
the particular manner, method and means in which the services are performed is solely within the '
discretion of the COUNTY. Any and all employees who provide Services to the CITY under this
Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the COUNTY. The COUNTY shall be solely
responsible for the conduct and actions of all employees under this Agreement and any liability
that may attach thereto. Likewise, no agent, employee, servant or representative of the CITY
shall be deemed to be an employee, agent, servant or representative of the COUNTY ior any
purpose.
SECTION NO. 14: MODIFICATION
This Agreement may be modified in writing by rnutual wrrtten agreement of the PARTIES.
SECTION NO. 15: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The ownership of all property and equipment utilized in conjunction with providing the Services
shall remain with the original owner, unless specifically and mutually agreed by the PARTIES to
this Agreement.
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. SECTION NO. 16: ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN/BINDING EFFECT
. This Agreement contains terms and conditions agreed upon by the PARTIES. The PARTIES
agree that there are no other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of
this Agreement. No changes or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon the
PARTIES unless such change or addition is in writing, executed by the PARTIES.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the PARTIES hereto, their successors and assigns.
SECTION NO. 17: DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any dispute between the PARTIES which cannot be resolved between the PARTIES shall be
subject to arbitration. Except as provided for to the contrary herein, such dispute shall first be
reduced to writing and considered by the COUNTY CEO and the CITY Manager. If the COUNTY
CEO and the CITY Manager cannot resolve the dispute it will be submitfed to arbitration. The
provisions of chapter 7.04 RCW shall be applicable to any arbitration proceeding.
The COUNTY and the CITY shall have the right to designate one person each to act as an
arbitrator. The two selected arbitrators shall then jointly select a third arbitrator. The decision of
the arbitration panel shall be binding on the PARTIES and shall be subject to judicial review as
provided for in chapter-7.04 RCW.
The costs of the arbitration panel shall be equally split between the PARTIES..
SECTION NO. 18: VENUE STIPULATION
This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and delivered within the
State of Washington and it is mutually understood and agreed by each party that this
Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington both as to interpretation
' and pe►formance. Any action at law, suit in equity or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of
this Agreement, or any provision hereto, shall be instituted only in courts of competent jurisdiction
within Spokane County, Washington.
SECTION NO. 19: SEVERABILITY
The PARTIES agree that if any parts, terms or provisions of this Agreement are held by the courts
to be illegal, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected and the rights
and obligations of the PARTIES shall not be affected in regard to the remainder of the Agreement.
If it should appear that any part, term or provision of this Agreement is in conflict with any statutory
provision of the State of Washington, then the part, term or provision thereof that may be in
conflict shall be deemed inoperative and null and void insofar as it may be in conflict therewith and
this Agreement shall be deemed to modify to conform to such statutory provision.
SECTION NO. 20: RECORDS
All public records prepared, owned, used or retained by the COUNTY in conjunction wifh providing
Services under the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed CITY property and shall be made
available to the CITY upon request by the CITY Manager subject to the attomey client and
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j~ attorney woric product privileges set forth in statute, court rule or case law. The COUNTY wili
notify the CITY of any public disclosure request under chapter 42.17 RCW for copies or viewing of
such records as well as the COUNTY'S response thereto.
SECTION NO. 21: HEADINGS .
The section headings appearing in this Agreement have been inserted solely for the purpose of
convenience and ready reference. In no way do they purport to, and shall not be deemed to
define, limit or extend the scope or intent of the sections to which they pertain.
SECTION NO. 22: TIME OF ESSENCE OF AGREEMENT
Time is of the essence of this Agreement and in case either Party fails to perform the _
obligations on its part to be performed at the time fixed for the performance of the respective
obligation by the terms of this Agreement, the other Party may, at its election, hold the other
Party liable for all costs and damages caused by such delay.
SECTION NO. 23: UNCONTROLLABLE CIRCUMSTANCESlIMPOSSIBILITY
A delay or interruption in or failure of performance of all or any part of this Agreement resulting
from Uncontrollable Circumstances shall be deemed not a default under this Agreement.
A delay or interruption in or failure of performance of all or any part of this Agreement resulting
. from any change in or new law, order, rule or regulation of any nature which renders providing
~ of Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement legally impossible, and any other .
circumstances beyond the control of the COUNTY which render legally impossible the
performance by the COUNTY of its obligations under this Agreement, shall be deemed not a
default under this Agreement.
SECTION NO. 24: FILING This Agreement shall be filed by the County with such offices or agencies as required by
chapter 39.34 RCW.
SECTION NO. 25: EXECUTION AND APPROVAL
The PARTIES warrant that the officers executing below have been duly authorized to act for
and on behalf of the Party for purposes of confirming`this Agreement.
SECTION NO. 26: INITIATIVES
The PARTIES recognize that revenue-reducing initiative(s) passed by the voters of Washington
may substantially reduce local operating revenue for the CITY, COUNTY or both PARTIES.. The
PARTIES agree that it is necessary to have flexibility to reduce the contracted amount(s) in this
Agreement in response to budget constraints resulting from the passage of revenue-reducing
initiative(s). If such an event occurs, the PARTIES agree to negotiate in good faith to achieve a
mutually agreeable resolution in a timely fashion.
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SECTION NO. 27. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Parties shall observe all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, to the.
. extent that they may be applicable to the terms of this Agreement. ,
SECTION NO. 28: DISCLAIMER
Except as otherwise provided, this Agreement shall not be construed in any manner that woultl
limit either Party's authority or powers under law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this Agreement to be executed on
date and year opposite their respective signatures.
DATED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE, COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PHILLIP D. HARRIS, Chairman
ATTEST:
VICKY M. DALTON
CLERK OF THE BOARD MARK RICHARD, Vice-Chairman
BY:
Daniela Erickson, Deputy TODD MIELKE, Commissioner
DATED: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
ATi'EST:
David Mercier, City Manager
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to form only:
Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
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11707 E Sprague Ave Suitc 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhaftspokancvalley.org
Memorandum Date: July 29, 2005 .
To: Council Members
Cc: Dave Mercier, City Manager
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Nina Regor, Deputy Ciry Manager From: Steve M. Worley, Senior Engineer- Capital Projects
Re: Valley Corridor Project Update
The Valley Corridor Enviroiunental Study has officially begun and we had otu first technical
team meeting with variaus stakeholciers on July 14'h. T11e purpose of this portion of the
emriroiunental stucly is to get a selecced prefcrred altemative on SRTC's Ivlctropolitan
Traiisportation k'lari. This is required bcfore we can usc the $4.2 nullion in TIB funds
already allocated to this project and before we can apply for additional federal funds to
1~ - - comPlete the project.
The project goal is to:
Fstablish the transportation clefrciencles ulryng the Yalley Corridor to assi,st in
developing a preferred ulterriative for llie completion of' the Corr•rdvr that
meets Kegionul and Locul nhjectives of r'mproved econo,riic development,
safery, und mability for all »rodes in the corridor.
Two teans have been dcveloped as part of lhis effort. The first, as mentioned above, is the
teclinical team; or more formally, the Intcrdisciplina-y Tcam (ID"I'). The IDT is made up of
representativcs from several transportation ageneies along with several valley business
groups.
The second leam is the Acivisory Tean (AT). "1"he AT will provicie guidance to the city and
our consultaiit during the project to ensure that the processes wc go through meets all
necessary fecieral and local requirements for getting the pre.f.erred alternative adopted on the
vletropolitan Transportation Plan. A list of the ID'T' and AT metnbers is attached for your
review.
Our consultant, CH2M H1LL (CH2A) developed several technical memos anci a project
schedule for stakeholder review. The purposc for presenting lhese technical memos at the
first IDT meeting was to get `buy in' from the stakeholders carly in the project ou how the
technical traffic analysis issues will be deal't with.
~ Attached for your penisal are lhe follo4vino documents:
Meeting Sum.mary and Attendance List - 15` IDT Meeting -.luly 14, 2005 • Technical Mcmorandum # 1- Data Collection • Technical Memorwidum 42 - Transportation Methods and Assumptions
• Technical Mcmorandiun #3 - Lvaluation Methods and Criteria
. • 1'roject Schedule ,
A public lilvolvement process is also included as a part of'this pro.icct. We arc coordinating -with
our new 1'ublic Information Offir.er, Cdrolhelle }3ranch; on the following public outreach
elements: -
• Stakeholder lnterviews • Supporl Website with Data
• Yrojcct Mail'uig List
• Two OPen Hause E:vents
• Nledia Relations
• List of Issues and Concerns
• Froject TTewsletters
Our currcnt schedule (subject to change) for the remaining IDT meetings arid public open houses
. is as fnllaws: .
• lst Public Open 1-Touse - August 17, 2005 •
' • 2nd :l (xT Meeting - August 18, 2005
• 3rci IDT Meeting - Septembcr 15, 2005
• 4th lll"1" Mcetirig - October 20, 2005
• 2nd Opcn House - October 21, 2005
• SR.TC Meeting - Novernber 10, 2005 Wc will keep you updated as we work. our way through this project. Please let Neil Kersten or
me know if }rou liave any queslions regarding the attached information or about the project itself.
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Valley Corridur Intcrdisciplinary Team (TDT)
WSDOT -:1'lann.ing/Develapment Services Kcith Metcali' '
WSDOT, Fastem Region
271.4 NTOrth May-fair Street . Sgokane, WA 99207-2090
G-reg Figg ,
WSl70T; Eastern Regian
2714 North Mayfair Street
Spakane, `'VA 99207-2090 .
Spokane Transit Authority K.C. Traver
Light lZail Projecl Vianager
Spokane Transit Authority
1230 W. Boone
Sgok.ane, WA 99201-2686
Spokane County • R.oss ICelley
Spokane County Lngineer
1026 W. E3roadway Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260-0170
City of Spokane Tom A.rnold
Tai.rector of Lnginccri.ng Services
City of Spokane
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokanc; WA 99201-3343
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Spokane Va11ey Chamber of Commerce Eldonna Gossett
Spokane Valley Chamber of CoIIUnerce
9507 E. Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Spokane Vallcy Business Association Dr. Phil Rucly, DDS
Spokane Valley $usiness Association
PO Box 14485 Spokane Valley, WA 9921.4
Quinn Group Se.an Lumsdcn
Quinn Group
727 West Garland
Spokane, WA 99205
SR1 C Ed Hayes
Spokane Regional Traasportation Council
221 W. Fi.rst Avenue, Suitc 310 Spokaue, WA 99201-3613
Valley Corridor Advisc►ry Team . ~
' WSi70T Bill McC;ammon/Keith Marfin
WSDOT, Eastem ReD on
2714 North Mayfa.ir Street
Spokane, WA 99207-2090
FHtiVA Steve Saxton/Sharon Love
SRTC Glenn 1Vliles
Spokane Regional lraosportation Council
221 W. Fust Avenue, Suite 310
Spokane; WA 99201-3613
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MEETING SUMMARY CH2MHILL
1st ITD Meeting - Ju1y 14, 2005
Spokane Valley Cify Hali
Spokane Valley Corridor
ATTENDEES: '
Project Team: Spokane County-Ross KeIley
Steve Wor7ey, Tnga Note, Neil Kersten- Spokane County-Bob Brueggexnan -
City of Sgokane Vailey Spokane Trarisit Authority (ST'A) -
Marlena Guhike, Jeanne Acutanza, KC Traver
. Jim 17ingf'ield, F3ob Beclman-CH2M HTLL City of Spokanc-Tom Arnold
Christ'Tne Fucston-Ruen Yeager Spokane Regional Transporhataon Couctcil
(SRTC) -Hd Hayes
• Interdisciplinary (IDT) Tethnical Team:
W'STaOT=Keith Metcalf Advisory Team:
. WSDC'1' F'laztning-Bill Bennett WSDO r-Steve Yach
CoMES: InterdisciPlinarY (fDT Technical Advisnry Team:
Team: - Federa.l Haghway Administration-
Spakane Valley Chamber of Steve Saxton/Sharon Love
Commerce-IIdonna Gossett Washington State Department of
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Transportadon-Bill McCamm.on,
Keith Mar.tin
STZTC-Glenn Miles '
FRaM: Marlena Guhlke/CH2M I-IILL
DATE July 78, 2005
Introduction ,
The Valley Corridor Environmcntal Analysis Project (project) held a kicl:-off ineeting to
define the project and review three technical memorandums related to data collectian,
transgortation methods and assumptions, and evaluation mel•hods and criteria. The following summariz.es khe niecting discussions_ Summary of Meeting Yhe first Interdisciplinary TechnicalTeam (IDT) meeki.ng for the Spokane Valley Carridor
AnaIysis was held on July 14, 2005, at Spokane Valley City Ha11. Introductions were made
by Steve Worley, and the agenda was reviewed by Marlcna Guhlke Sbeve gave a projcct
overview, describing the pre-project hi.story from 1999 6o present-
' It was pointed out that #he corridor, now under envi.ronmental review, includes the entirc
length of road that starts at University Road and extends tn tfie intecseckion of AppleNvay .
Avenue and the railroad right of way. Although the environ.rmental review -will be for the enti,re corridor, the project is likely m be constructed in phases: Phasei-from I-90 to
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1 ST ITD Y.=cTUJG - JUIY 14, 20M, SPOKANSE V.4LLEY Cf1Y HALL, SPOF:ANE VhUZY CORiBDOR University (already constructed and in operation); Phase II-from University 17oad to
Evergreen Road; Phase III-from Evergreen Road to khe intersection of Appleway Avenue
a.nd the railroad right of way.
It also was explained that fihc pr.oject will identify corridor alternatives that address corridor
defxciencies, to be discussed in a transportation discapline report. These alternativES wi.ll be
developed from a"clean slate;' and wi;ll indude review of the five a.lternatives that were
selected in the previous evaluation_ of this project Frozn the newly idcnti.fied aItematives,
three to four will be selected that best meet the purpose and need of the project These will
be na.nowed to a final preferred altErnative, based on specific selection criteria, technical
team input, and public caznments received. The fixial preferred aJ.kemative hrill undergo
dehailcd environmenial revicw and scruYiny to satis.fy National Environx.nental policy Act
(NEPA) requ.izements_ The goal was su.znmarized as follows:
Establish the transportnHon def'eciencies aiorr.g tlae VaIIEy Corridor to assist in deveioping a
preferred alternutive for the complefion af Uie Corridor that nteets regionai and Iotal
aFrjectives of improaed ecrmomic develnpmeret, safety, rmd m.obility foi ali trcrnsporEation
modes in the Corridor. .
Nc.xt, various actions or cond.iiaons were described that will funclion as enablers and
disablers to the project, or in other words, either will help the projecl• progress (enablers) or
will slow it down (disablers). Enablers include:
• Cooperation among team members
• I,nifial availability of fu,nd.ing .
• Willingness ta corx►promise - • Eagcrne.ss to idenlify a solution
• 41'illing•ness to ta.ke a"fresh look" at the project
Project disablers include:
• Distrust of data and how it is useti
• Fears based on prioz couplet expericnce .
• No givc and ta.ke; only one outcam.e aceeptable
: Certa.in data not yEt avai].able for use
• Constrained availabilzty of resources, Jeanne Acutanza discussed 7'cch.nical Memorandutn 7. (Data Collection) that lists ti*hat data
the project team already has received. She asked i.f a.ny other dala o.r ir►formation sholild be
revir:wed for this project E2ass Kelley mentioned that Spokane County has historic informakion (dating fTOm the 50s and 60s) that ca.n be reviewed. A comparison of traff'ic
projections may be interesting, to deterrxiine the accuracy of earlier predictions and avoid
any mistakes that might have been made (while recog•nizing that th.ose early assumptions
were quite di.fferent from how events actuaily unfalded). A clarification was made that
Sprague is not off'icially designated as 13usiness I-90, although it is signed as such in Greenacres as a means to inform travelers of the business a.rea route.
Jeanne Yhen ciiscussed Technical A7emora.nduxn 2(Transportakion 1Vlethods and
Assu_mptions). Additinnal capital improvement prajects, expected to be cAmpleted by 2009
and 2030, wer.e added to Tablc 1 in khe memorandum that I.ists infrastructure '
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improrements. It wa.s derided that "No Bui.ld" in the table headi.ngs should be replaced
with "Baseline." It was mentioned that the City's new land use designations, submitted tn
SRTC, need to be incorparated within SRTCs tra.nsportation mc,del. With regards to
population, the mediu.m forecast from the Office of Financial Managernent (OFr) was
adopted by the City far usc in its Comprehensivc Plan.
Because of the importance of schedule, Keith Mettalf wondered when SRTC cacpects to
- com.pletc the modeling. Ed Hayes said that he wou]d need to discuss with Glenn ivli.les so
that projects muld be pziari.tized and scheduled for modeiing activities. If the Valley
Corridor project was a top priority, the modEli.ng could be done wikhin twro weeks, but thern
aze severaI cornpeting projects that requ.ize equal attention Because stffing is short at
SRTC, an outside confractor may be a way for SRTC to meet sChedule deadlines. Also,
rer-ent houschold survey information is not expected to be i.ncerporated in the model within
the'desired timeframe. .
It wa.s mentioned that the corridor map and text describi.ng the corridor in Technical
Memorandum 2 need to matr-h and bc correct There was a discussion on location of
intersections and•some recomznendations were made, including movmg some of the
intersection evaluations to 8kh Avenue and Hrithin the £'irst eainpleted section of the couplet
be,tvveen U'niversity Road and I-90. Ed Hayes wondered if a.is quality evaluations were to be
done at ceriain intersections, and it was acknowledged that a.ir guality will be pa.rt af the
invesEigation Data from the years 2025 to 2030 wi.ll be extzapolated, and it was suggcsted
that County Planni.ng and SRTC should approvc the method of extrapolation.
t~ Purpose and need were eacplained. Various fiopics that nced to be includ.ed in purpose and
. need evaluations are land use planning, economics, and environmenkal justice. KC Traver .
mentioned STA's economic analysis that might be useful. Tom Arnold said that when
neighbarh4AC3s (residcnces) are added tq a busi.ness area, the residents usually want
restricted intersections. Community linkage and cohesion may be an eleznent of concern
when planning future traffic use -tvithi.n an a.rea. -
Jea.nnc: noted hhal• tvam members have been asked to sigr► the 6nalized Tech.nica]
Merriorandum 2(Transportation. Methocis and Assumptions) to indicate their awareness of
the methods and assumptions planned for this corrid_or analysis and agreement with the
propased approach , . The third technica.l memorandum (Evaluation Methods and Criteria) was reviewed. An
explanation was given that alternatives are to bc evaluated against fatal f_]aw criteria, to
r►arrow the number of altematives to three or fqu.r. Fa_ta.t flaw criteria inelude:
• Purpose and need
' • Ability bo obta.in envirorunental permifs a.nd approvals
• Cost effectiveness
1'he selectQd khree or faur alternative5 will und.ergo further evaluation, based on speci.fic
criteria. This dehailed review will eompare alternatives, based on a"scale" raking that shnuld
separate the.m as the process is conducted. The list of possible alternatives will be disscussed .
at the next mEeiing with the group. KC thaughfi that the evaluatien criteria needs to i.nclude
integration with,other modes of tTansportatiAn (pedestrian, bicycles, transit - multi-modal).
Public acceptance needs to be evaluated, based on two perspeetives, the transportation
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corridor user and the businesses/residences that are located witllin the carridor. Ross ~
mentioned the importance of freight movement on Sprague Avenue and as a"T-2;' dhat speci.fic design standards must be considered, such as turning radii.
Christine Fu.esWn discussed the public oukreach task. Stakeholders thak need to be included
on the list for stakeholder interviews are the Quinn Group (firm represen.ting the auto
dealers along "Auto Row"), VaIley Ch~3mber of Commerce, Valley Business Association,,
. Spokane County, SRTC, WSDOT, City of Spokane Valley, and Keith Metcalf recAnlmended
adding Emergency Services. Steven Yach mentioned that there has been a need for bi-
lingua]. i.nterpreters in soxne areas of the state, particulazly for Spanish-speaking citizens. It
was determined that specia] provisions wil.l be made for the public meetings, if requested in
advance of die meeiing. Marle.na Guh]l-e quickly discussed fu.tu.re zneetings and what is planned for those meeti.ngs.
It was agreed thal Tl U meetings will be scheduled for the durd Thursday of the month. Tt
also was agreed that public open hou_Ses will be scheduled in conjunctien with TTI7
mcetings, to mal:e travel arrangements easier for team members who must travel to attend
meetings. The propased meeting schetiul.e will be followed vnless therc are reasons to deJay
meetings, for example, if m.odeling data is not available in time fronl SRTC ]t also was
menfioned that the economic analysis and pmferred altemative technical memoranduiri5
need to be sent to the IL7T pri.or to meetings, so that members have an opportunity to reviEw
bEforehand.
The meeting adjourned at about 11:00 am. ,
Conclusion 'Me nezt (second)17D meeting is planned for August :1.8, 2005. If there are any comments or .
revisions that necd to be madE to these minutes, please notify 5tevc Worley (te1509-688-0191
or e-mail sworlEy@spokanevallcy.org). .
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM I CH2MHILL
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Cify of Spokane Val.:ley Corridor Project:
Initi.al Data Collecfion Memo
PREPAREDFOR: Steve INorl.ey/City of Spokzne Valley
PREPAREo eY: Jeanne A,cuta.nza/CI I2M HILl
` copiEs: vlarlena Guhlke/CH?M W.LL
Bob Beckman/CH2Vi HIL.L
. Terry Yuen/CH2M FTIT T -
DATE: July 12, 2005
This m.Cmorandum outlines project• d.ata needs as wellas provides an invenlory oE daka i.n
hand. Much of the "data request informakio .n" was describrd in the scope of work. f-iigh
priority data is identiFied in t:h.is tnemorandwn to facilitatE our work, and receipt of th.is d.at:a
by July 15, 2005 is du.ly requ.esteci.
!1s p1ct of Aur scope o.f wozk, we will be callecting Alvl peak hour cou.nts. We will begin this as
soon as we llave con.firmed projert intErsections (as per Qur forthco.m.ing technical memorandum
regardi.ng methods and assumptions). We recogniz,e thati khese cou.nts will neeci ta be taken in the
summer, when vacations are frcquent. However, becausP we need this informahen tn confiral
project needs, the seasonal factar will be assessed to determ.►ne the maxa.mum impact vacations
might have on traFFic cou.nts. Th.is methodalogy will be confirnled al• ou.r Ju1y 14 m.eeting.
Data Inventory
Data we have ceceived to date includes the follqwicig:
• I-90 SR 27 I:nterchange North Ramp f1lignnlent-W'SDO'T, October 2004
0 Sprague Avenue 24 hour Trcjffic Caunts fi-on1 Spokane Cau.nty, 2003
• Sprague Avenue 24 hour Traffic Cpu.nts fron-i Spokane Couclly, 2004
• Drafl Envirorunental Assessme:nt-Valley Corridor Project, Jones and StokPS, Iviay 17, 2002
• 24 hour fiMe,.ss Transportation Threshold C7eterminaNon, USKH, Febrary 2005
• P.i.ncs Raad Southbound I..eft Turns, 4VCF, Decembts 2004
• Sprague/Applecvay Cconomic A.nalysis, ECOIVorlhwest, October 2004
• New T AG manuzil, updated March 2005
• The. Concurrency IvTanagement5ystemfor the Spokane Region, SRTC, Apri.l 2007.
• 1996 SRTC External Origin and Destinat-ion St-udy, 5RTC, December 1996
• Spokane Metrapolitan A,rea Transportation Plan, SRTC, July 2003
• Transportation ImprovPm.ent E'lan for Spokane County FY 2003-2005, S:R'I'C, October 2002
• Sumnzary Report Task "I_: H:igh Capaeity Transportation Options - Sou.th Vall.ey Corridor
High Capacity Invest-ulentStudy, Svercirup Civil, T,nC., Ju.nP 7.997
• Dr.a.El 5ix Year TIP, City of SpUkane Val]ey, May 2005
•Adopted Six Year TLP, City of Spokane Valley, )u.ne 2004
~ City of Spakane Valley Comprehe,nsive Plan Hearing Draft _
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Data Needed . ~The exhibi.t helpw ind.icatcs the data we u-c rc:questa.ng, 'with the highest priorities noted_. If you have quPSti4ns, please cantact Jea.nne r'lcutanza at 42.5-233-3387.
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Spokane Valley Data Needs
DatallnfoRnation Priority
Economic analysis for STA altEmative Wigh
Availabfe AM and PM peak hour traffic turning mavement caunts (CW2M MILL High - AM Counts will be
will assist Spokane Valley if the City conducts additional traffic counts) collected after July 14
Available 24-hour directional oounts, in addition to those provided High .
3-year accidcnt data for arterial intersections and segments in the project area Migh
Available pedeslrian and bicycle counts As available
Available vehicle classificatian counts As available
. Signal timing plans for all signal oontrolled intersections in lhe project area High •
Previous studies retated to the Corridor analysis area, if not noted atrove High
. Channelization roadwayfintersection.configurations If available, othenvise we vrill
field verify
Capital Improvement Plans and regional transporta6on plans for all High • ,
jurisdictions
Environmental studies oonducted for ths area, including documentation of As available
sensitive areas
Land use and socio-economic data (relying on the economic study previously As available
developed by EcoNorthwest, CH2M HILL will cross-reference the SRTC model
socio-economics)
Ecanomic studics and reports As'availablo
Travel Demand Forecasts from /he current approved model for current and High
future (20+) yEars
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~ TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM 2 • CH2MHILL
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Valley Corridor Proj ect - Transportation Methods and
Assumptions
PREPARED FOR: Steve Worley/City of Spokane Valley
Interdisciplinazv Team
PREPAREO BY: T@rry Yu.en/CH2M HTLL
_ Jeln.ne Acutanza/CH2M HILL
cc: Marlena Gulll.ke/0-12M H[I..L
Bob Beckn1,-u1/CE-t2M HILL
DATE: JllIY .LS, 2005
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DATE REVISION # INITIATED BY CQMMENTS
July 18th, 2005 1 IDT Fram July 1.4th Meetu-ig
This Memorandum documents traffic operational analysis and forecasting methods for the
Valley Corrider Project Phase I products including Purpose and Need ancl the draft
Transportation Discipline report. 11hese methods a.nd assumptions alsfl have applicability to
the Final Transportahion Discipline TZeport -,md e,nvironmental documentaiao.n. It identifies
l~ the proposed analysis years, the Corridor Analysis linlits of the study, concurrency
standards, baseline improvements, methods Eor developing forecasts and conducting
analysis, and outlining operatianal analysis parameters. To demonstrate theix concurrence
with Corridor Analysis nlethods and assumptians, this memorandum has been prepared far
the authorizi.ng signatures of the Interdisciplulary Team (ID'1) partner agEncies.
Analysis Years
• Existing Year is assumed as 2005to increase the shelf-life of the analysis
• Ycar of Opening is assumeci to Ue 2009
• Design Year is assumed to be 2030 to provide a 20 year desigii horizon post construction
Study Area Limits -
the study area is defined as the Sprague tlvenue/Appleway corridor through the Cifiy of
Spakane Valley. The shudy area ulcludes a grid system of u-itersecHons that are limited by
Argonne Road to the rvest, Flora Avenue to the East, Broadwzy to Lhe north znd 8th Avenue
to the south. The corrzdar ci-nd study intersections are shown in Figure 1.
Forecasting/Modeling Methodology
Travel demand forecasts will be based nn available foreeasts honi the Spokane Regional
Transportation Councff (SRTC). Current SRTC VISUM travel demands will be compared
with fuiure year model assignments t•o achieve growth rates. These rates will be used tio
forecast design year traffic valumes, and ti=ill be adjusted to reflect trafEic assignments for
the Baseline (No Build) and Build alternadves 7'he future year h•avel dernanci niodel will
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incluae roadivay capacities and nehvork ei-tli~zcements lhat are assumed tu be u1 place by
the design year shown in 7able 1. Year af open.i.ng forecasts will not be generated for this -
phase but will be developed for a final I'ransportation Discipline Report ulcludcd in the
enviroiunental document associated with this project.
This methodology will be presented ro the lDT overseeing tkiis project to gain their
concurrence on the methods and assumptio.ns. 'I'he basic sEt of scenarios ialcludulg thE 13nd •
use anci assumed background information is presented in Table 1. These are also assumed
to be ulcluded in the base year TravEl Demand roreeast-i.ng Model uscci to create project
forecasts.
Key Assumptions
• Land use assunlptions within SRTCs Travel Deniand Madel, are assumed to
reRect regiana-l growth. patterns u1d Ue cansistent with regianal and local
comprehensive plan.ni,ng includulg the Cit}''s Draft Comprehensive Land Use
Specifie locations of developnlent and growth should retlect local camprehensive
plaruling anci may require re-assignment of h-ips vvithin the study zrea
• Infrastructure improvements assumeti for the future desigii year (2030) will
reflect the project,s specified in SRTCs Regional 7'ransportation Impravemenl•
Program and khe City of Spok3ne Valley's adopted 2005 - 2010 SiY-Year.
Transportat7on lmprovenleilt Plan. These axe noted u1 TaUIe 1. flddikiona1
projecY.s beyond those noted 'ut the 6 year TII' diat h3ve funding through
environmental documcntatian may be considered a.s part of the baseline. 'I'hese
projects assumed in the 2030 baseline are noted in Table 1. ;
• CCrowth r3tes will be derived from the mast eurrent SRTC forecast madEl by
eoinparulg existing and fuhure }'ear forecasts.
• ThesE growth rates will be extrapolatFd using a straight line growth rate beyond
the SRTC model year of 2025 to 2030, the project design year.
• Grotivth rates will be applied to existing turning mavemcnt counts a.nd
"smoothed" throughout tl1e study area i.ntersections as noted in the post
processing section below
• Recent (2004 or later) existing kraffic turning movenient counts wi.l] eifiher be
provided by the City of Spokane Valley or collected as part of the cansultant
contract
• Adciitional forecasts such as selecl lutlc and select zone will also be requested of
SRTC to support alteilk3tivc development, origi1-destulatiort pairs and
evaluation
Post processing
T'ost processing of raw model data will be performed to develop future year intersection
turning rnovements for the year 2030. The first step in post processing will be to consider
City Comprelle.nsive Growth Plans as coi-npaxed to current plans uicorporated into the
SRTC tr-avel demand model and cansider this as pa.r.h of growth beyonci 2025. This growdl
can be canlparcd to straight l,ine extrapalation of growth to create travel demand from 2020
tio 2030. Ta dEVelop int•er.section turning movements Ior analysis may rcqture cornpa.ring
khe futurc and existiitg year travel dEmaztd models to find growth rates. These rates wiLl be ~
appl.ied to the. existing year volumes turn volumes and balanced Ueri-vcen interseclions
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~ before being used in analysis. To crec3tE year of opening travel demand forccasts for the
next project phase, growth 'will be interpolated from the 2025 ta crEate 2009.
Transit
Assumptions regarding implementatiAn of futurE transit routes and d@mand will be based on input fram the Spokane Transit Authority (STta). Generally, thc study will assume
i.mplementation of I-ligh Capacity Transit through the Valley along the Valley Corridor with
compledon by 2030.
Intersections
hltersecHon-geometry and existulg year turn.ing moveinent cou,nis will be supplied by the
Cily oE Spokane Valley. 'Che existing year analysis will be based on analyses recently done
by David _Evans & Associates (DEA) and field data collection by the Consultant Team, as
specified in the Data Collection Technical Memora.ndum. The assumed intersections are
shown in figure 1.
Scenarios (Sequencing of Land Use and Improvements)
A single Futuxe lanci use scenario will be assumed for tlie design year forccast for th,is pllase
of the project. This land use scenario will be assumed for the analysis of the Baseline, and
tirill be constant as the remai.ni.ng alternatives are studied. Inhastructure assumed to be in
place is based on the Spokane Regiow1 Transportakion Council Metrapol.itan Tr.ansportation
Pla.n 2003, Spokane Valley Comprehcnsive Plan, and Spokane Valley T.II'. The Valley
Corridor is idEntified in aU three doeuments and is the subjcct of this analysis so was nat
nicluded as an infrastsucture improvEmEnt in the praject Baselule (?\To 13uild). As
altennatives are dEveloped additional low c4st ]ow impact Transpvrtation System
Mlnage.ment (TSM) improveinents may be uzcluded as part of No Build and Bizild
alterclatives to optimize alternakive p@rfornkzncg. Any TSM improvements will requu•c
agree.ment by the lacal juxisdiction that the impacts are low.
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TABLE 1
Infras(ructure fmprcvements and Land Use Assumptions
Scenario
Assumptions Existing 2009 - Year of Opening 2030 - Design Year
. Baseline 8aseline
Infrastructure - . . -
Regional Projecfs I
I-91) widening Sullivan to ~
State line
I-80 widening to Sullivan ~ ✓
US 395 Realignment and
vVidening Farwell to ✓
Francis
Spokane Regional Light V/
Rail Project Spokane to
Liberty Lake
Appleway Park and Ride ✓ ✓
Regional ITS I-90
Bigalow Gulch Link V/ ✓
TSM/TDM as stated in the ~
2003 SRTC M7P Chapter ✓ ✓ ✓from light rail
5 Report
Bridging the Valley
✓Havana ✓
Barker Road widening 8~' ✓ ✓
to 32'
- Spokane Valley TIP and Comprehensive Plan
Barker Raad Sridge V/ ✓
Repfacement and
expansion I-90 to Euclid
Sullivan Road Extension ✓ ✓
Evergreen Raad 32"d to ~ I ✓
16,
Flora Raad Sprague to V/ ✓
Mission
Suliivan Road bridge over . V/
Spokane
I-90 PineslMansfield ~ ✓
interchange Use Land .t.
SRTC Travel Demand ~
Land Use including City
Comp Plan updated Land
Use
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Infraeifuci:ue Imprcvemants and Land Use Assumpi:ons
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Asaumptlarss I Existlng 2009 - Year oi Openin 2030 - Dosign Year
Basellne Basel{rse
Comprehensive Plen I ~
Spakar►e Velley ,
' Land Use Assumptlorta - Generally lend use will aggregate tsa the 2025 SR7C Travel Demand
model. Spedflc edditiona! Isnd usea thal wiil be inrJuded in tfie madel ere rtoted.
1. Additfoml TSM Improvements will be developed es part ot haseline aRemative development.
Safety Analysis Methods
Acrident analysis wiIl he basea on mast recent threc.~-years of crash ~iata (r1Fn1 2002 through
Apri12005). Accidents on SR 27 Business will be collected fram WSDOT, while accidents on
1cxgl raadwa}s within che study area will Le collL-cteci from Spokane CcYUnn• or the City of
Spokane Valley.
Acrident analysis will include existing stati.stics such as rates, severity, types, and causes,
and will identify existing safety defiriencies. Accident rates are calculated as follnw:
Accident P•ate = Accidents X165 Xvears /(l7aitt, Traffic Vo1ume ADT X Segment I_ength a
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1,000,000)
Future year arrident pre►iictinn.5 wtll not t?e made, but svbstantive and nominal imparts will
be addressed. And preciictive methods can be cun.sidered ku estimate rL'eiuced severin-.
Clperational Analysis MethodslParameters
Table 2 presents a list of intersection and arteriai assunlptiotis and analysis parameters.
Genera! Parametera
• To address cancurrenry ('I'he Coiuurrene.-y Vianagenlent SN•stem fnr thc Spokane
Regian SRTC-2001) Trevel times will be calculated.
• Sy•nchro/Sim Traffic an operational analysis softi+•are tool will L-ie usecl as it
rcplirates methods in the Highway Capacity Manual
• The City and their consultants are using Synchro/Sim TraEfir tor comprehen.5ive
planning and analysis therefure parameters for Synduo will generally be based on
cunent practice in the City
• Up to four alternetivps (including the BaSeline) will be analNIzed Eor the ANf and
P-N1 peak hour. AA4 and PM peak hour analysu will be conducted for the design
vear nnly. Artcrial intersec:tion parameters are nuted in table 2.
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All thc interserlian analysis will be performea usinb the Synrhro sattware parkage (version
6). Synchm software, which implements, Highway Capacity Manual (HCI41) methods, -.vill
be used to analyze intersections, bath signalized and unsignalized.
Refer to Table 2 for the list of all arterial inhersection parameters/inputs that will be
ass-umed on this project. It is assumed that these parameters will nat change behveen
alternatives. An assessnent indicates up to 25 intersertions may need to be evaluated
Jepending on alternatives cansidered. Tliese are shown in figure 1.
It is assumed that the level oE service (LOS), intersection delays (per vehicle), and travel
times along Sprague Avenue will be reported along with concurreruy based travel time
The travel times in the easthound and ivestbound direction will be calculated by taking the
travel distanCe betwec►n intxn-sections divided by the speed linut and adding the movement
clelay at eac-h interse(tit,n A{tng tht, path. T7tis n:ethuciulOgy is consistenl u•ith the HCM.
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TABLE 2
Atterial Opera6ons ParameterstRssumptlons
Condition
Arterial Intarsectlon Parometers ExlsUn ' 2030 • Des! n Ysar ~
Paak Hour Fador From City's Synchro, N noi 0.85 for Irrtersect{ons
rovfded 0.90
CorMicting 8ikes and PedesMan per Ftour From ocuM, if not provided, From count ii not provlded.
agsume 10 pads/bikes assume 10 caia/bHcea
Area Type Fram Ctty's Synchro, From City's Synchro, ~
otherwise "Other otherwise 'Other' i
Ideal Saturation Flow Rate tor aii movemerrts 1900 1800 i
"Lane Wldth From Clry's Synchro, From City's Syndhro, '
othenvise 12 teet otherwise 12 feel
PerceM Hsavy Vehidea From cavrn otherwlse 596 From count otherwise 5%
PerceM Grede From City's Synchro, From Cltya Synchro,
otherwise 09'0 otherwise 0%
Perkin Maneuvers per Hour Assume zero Assume zero I
8us B es From t►ansit encies From transtt endes
Intersection ai rral hasM and coordtnatiQn Ci 's S nchro Ci s S nchro
IMersection slgnal Nmlng opdmUretion Ifmda Cky's Synchro Ciry's Synchro, no grester
than 120 seconds.
Minimum Creen thne Based on pedeatrlan welk Based on pedestrian walk
tlmes, B Bec, br maln times, Ssec. for main
movements and 4 sec for movements and 4 aqc. tor
mfnor movements d no mfnor if no cxosswalk. 15
crosswalk 15 sec. for sec. for protected LT phese
I p►atected LT phase and 10 and tp sec for protlpeRn
sec. for protlpeRn LT LT phase
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Yelbw and all-red tlrroe Fmm Clty's Synchro, From City's Symchro,
I otherwise (Y) = 4 seconds otherwise (Y) = 4 seconds j
and R= 1 secoltd and R= 1 secund I
R ht Tum an Red Aliow Allow
MtNmum welk dmes 16 eecands Flash Don't Based on widths 4fe-et per
Walk across Sprague sec;ond to mfddle of far
larse minus ember Ume ;
95 Percentile vehida queues celculated Desed on en Yea Yes
averape ot 25 fest per vehicle
Travel timea tor conc;urnency on Spregue Ave_ (baaed on Sprapue E8: 527 min. Spregue EB_ 6.88 min_
SRTC concurrency threshokf tcr 2025) S ra ua W8: 10.42 rnin. Sprague WB_ 11.94 min.
fMersectlon LOS tor C Concorecw~y_
' Travel times Cased an SRTC are for yeara 2000 and 2025. Adjusbroents must be made for trevel hmes ior year
2005 and 2030.
Arterial assumptions are conslstern wlth Ciys tref'flc Imped analyses guidelines
Ciry s Synchro model is referrfnp to the City's most recent study, done by David Evans and Assoc:ates
The City`s Synchro model will be calibrated against existing yeaz conditions. N1easures
including travel times and intersectian operation LOS will be compared. Once calibrated,
the Synchru mociel will be used as a base For future design year analvsis.
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Attachment A- Approved SRTC Post Processing Method
May 16, 2005
MFIv90~'ZANDUM
'Co: Model Development /Methodology Report File
' From: Ed Hayes
Subject: Post-pracessing of turning movement analysis
For certain analyses, posh-processing of hu•ning nlovement ulformation from the regional
travel denimld model is appropriate. Thc regional mAdel is best employed at the macro
level. Turning mavements are consiclered micro-scale. In addikion, air qualiry data is
derived in part froin the regional model and must be considered in tirafEic evaluation at
intersecdons. However, not all post-processing niethods are suitable. For example, to apply
a l.inear extrapolation of existing intersection eounls circumvents the impact of local land
use p1l.nnutg assumpHons, capital improvenlents prograzruned and plannEd for future
years, a-tld tihe impact of cxisting and future congeslyon on travel patterns. This would be in
; viol3tion of the 4Vashi.ngton State Growth Management Act and Federal regulations for both
transporFation and ai.r qualiYy plarululg (Title 23 U.S.C Section 134 & Section 172 of the
Clean Air Act• Amend.m.ents of 1990) and therefore not 1n acceptable approach to fuhu•e year
interscction analysis.
Post-pracessitig of tuntins moverrietzrs jrorn the regional model requires three data iterns.
These are: base arld forecast travel-derriand ttcrr:irig inoverf7errts, ancl base yerzr ground
courets. Ar: alternative to post-processing is ta utiIize the turning rnovernents directly jrorrc
the travel cie»:at:d rnodel zvitjeortt arlJushnent. jNhen ground coitrtfs are not avaiiable tlris
is the metlxod ernployed. `I'he nnaiyst shozcld be aware of yfEQPF)t, IOQdlfig pOitltS Of L'T1C
network and should try fo sirnulate ingress atid egress as discretely as possible in the
analysis area.
1'he follotiving approach has Ueen enlployed by SRTC and local jurisdictions in the area for
at least tlle past ten years and is considered both a locally and nationally accepted
nlethAdology for bridging the gap behveen macro atld micro seale modeling. This nlethod
takes hu-ning inovement• counks for usc as a base and applies a growth rate by turning
nlovement from the model for each af the untersections analyzed. In this case, the growth by
turning movemcnt is ebtauled by taku-tg the proportional growd-i of each movement as
compared to t11e total growth of the intersECtian traffic.
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TECF Y.D!.0 2 ME7HODS AND ASSUA{PTIONS 07-12-05- REbiSIONfi ACf£PiEO 9
YALLs"Y CORRIDOR FR6JECT - 7.WSPORTATl4N h1ETM.CiDS.4N0 ASSUSIP7IO)1S
Fvr exanaple: .
The total growth in all turning mavements at an intersection is 200 vehicles in the travel
denilnd nladel. Further, a specific left turning movement in the model, afi this intersecti4n
increases by 50 vehiclES. The propartional increasE of this movement is 25%. A t-urning
. movement ground count exists for the intersection. The left turrung question has 100
vehicles frnm thc grotulcl count ciata. The proportional inerease derived froul l•he model is
25%. The forecast lcft turning movement is 125) vehicles in th_is case.
Endorsement for Valley Corridor Tech Memo 5
Fo.r.ecasting and Traf£ic operati4ns Methods and Assumptions
Val.ley Corridor Interdisciplinary Tearn (IL7'I")
WSla07'-I'lanning/Developnlent KeithMetcalf
Services
Greg Figg
Spokane Transit Aut}iorit), K.C. Traver
Spokane Counly Ross Kelley City of Spakane Tom Arnold
Spakane Vallcy Chamber of CommErce Eldonna Gosseit
. Spokane Valley Business Associahan Dr. Phil Rudy, DDS
Quu1n Group Sean Lumsden
S72TC Ed Hayes
Valley Corridor Advisory Team
WSDOT Bill McCamnlon/ Keith Martin
FH4VA Steve Saxton/Sharon Love
SRTC Glenn Miles
TECH h1EM6 2 MEjfa0D5 AA'D.a5SUh1FYlONS 07- i2-05 - REWSIONS ,AOCE?7ED 10
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM 3 CH2MHILL
Valley Corridor Project - Evaluation Methods and
Criteria
PrtEaaREO FoR: Steve Worley/Spokane Valley Interisciplinary Team ,
Advisory Team . .
, PREPARED BY: Je,,'iI'Lrie ACLlfiariz~/CH2M Hjj,,L ,
COPIES: Marlena GLLh11ce/ CH2M HILL
Bob Beckman/ CH2~v1 HILL
. Terry Yuen/Q-I2M HIL,L
DATE: J11Iy S, 2005
'Ch.is technical memorandum outlines the process for conducting a screening process for the
Valley Corridor Project and describes the potential evaluation criteria that rvi.ll be used.
Overview of Screening Process ' A two step evaluation process has been scoped for the Valley Comdor Project. Thc first
~ J Screening will eva.luate a broad range of solutions - some that have been considerEd for this
carridor in the past, as well as additional concepts that support the project purpose and
nced. T'hc second scree.ning will allow the I,nterdisciplinary Team (IDT) to considcr the
technical asFECts oE fewer alternatives consistent wTith the level oE design. The current scope considers evaluation oE up to four alternative5 inc.ludang na-build. 7'he goal of the second
screening wauld be to end up with a single prefecred solution to continue th.rough
environmental documentation. '
Screening Criteria . Fatal Flaw
Each level of Yl-ie evaluation process develops specific screening and evaluation criterion.
For the first screEning, we will use relahvely simple screening criteria ("yes" or"no") to
ascertai.n .f.atal flaws with any of the options. A suggested list of criterion for the fatal flaw
analysis is as follows: -
1. Meets Projert Purpose and Need
. Would the options meet the outlined project purpose and need?
2. Requi.red Environmental Permits and Approvals
Would the concept likely receive the required environmental and design permits and
- approvals? SGJNiM 3 EVALMETHODS.DOC i
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VrUlEY GdRWDOIR PROJECT - EV<.lU4710N ME'THOOS AND CfUTERIA 3. Cost-Effectiveness
Is the~sc~ f a concept consistent wit31 the benefits that it pravides?
Any concept that receives a"no" in any onE of these critErions will be judged to have a fatal
IIaw. If the option is deemed fatally flawed it may still be forwarded to the second scrcening
if it is provcn to n.ot only be compaYible with another optian but provides additional benefit
to that option. We expect to apply thesE fatal flaw-screening criteria at the Second Meeting.
Guidelines for Developing 2nd Level Evaluation Criteria
Sevexal draft screening criterion considered for use on this project aze represented by those
that speciEically address transportaron bencfit, unpact to the built envirorunent, and impact
to the natural envi_ronment. Identificatian and consideration of other criterion reflect
funding and the va,lues and concenis of the regulatory agencies. A list of criteria
development rules is developed below to ensu.re that the screen.ing criteria are meaningful.
The following guidelines shape the creation of the second level criterion, which requires
increased technical analysis.
Comprehensiveness •
Inc&ide aIi-important e(enrerits for decisions.
Relevancv
Address onIy thvse consequenees infiuenced tnj the rrzmilable opf.iorts.
Decisian Ma.king Facilitadon Fneilztnte iurderstmiciing of packrtges/options for guid.ing the ciecision-mctk7ng.
No Redundancy ,
AUQid dauble-cvunting conseqtcences
Mexsuremcnt
Specifij t.he degree nf needs acltieved. Resource Needs - }Zenrler tlw rnI(ectian of infarrrurtion required for a reasanable mtaiysis conuidering the availuble
resoctrces.
Second Level Criteria
Table 1 provides a preliminary list of evaluadon eriteria that will support project purpose and need and assist in clifferentiadng concepts.
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TABLE 1 Vaile Corridor Fro ect - Seoond Level Evaluation Criteria
Future .
Arterial Street Operations (basEd on intersection How v✓ell will the concept operate in the fufure as
analysis and travel times) ' compared to Baseline Conditfons?
Arterial Street Safety . How wili tfie concept impact nominal (design
standards and driver expectation) and substantive
(crash history) safetyl Through Travel Time How wrll the concept impact travel time for vehicles
traveling through the cArridot? ,
Total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) How will ffie concept impaGt overall trave!?
•,Feasibility Is the project feasible to fund and construct? Is the
bonefit of the project in-line with the cost7
Design Standards • Can fhe concept be designed to the optimal design
- standards?
Constructability . How disruptive will the concept be to construcf? . . -
Impact on Air Quality How will the concept impact air qualiry?
Impact to Crtical Areas How will the concept impact critical resources?
- Impacts . Environment
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Consistency with Comprehensive Plans How well does the concept advance approved
oomprehensive plans? •
Noise F{o+v will the concept impact noise? '
Economic Development • How well will the concept advance City/Regional '
. Eoonomic Developmenf Plans?
. Impact on Ped/Bike Facili8es How well does the concept advance fhe Ped/Bike
L ~•~~c~ .z~.c.{-~Er,~~-~,~#~> f"r) Faciliry plans7 • Displacemerrts and Disruptians What lo+rol of displacements and disruptions oacur
• with each concept?
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VJSLl.EY CORRIDOR PRQJ_-CT-EVALUi1T10N IdETFADS MDC.:UiFRL'a '
Valley Corridor Project
Signatures of Approval for Technical Memorandum 3- .
Evaluation Methods and Criteria Interdisciplinary Tcam Review/A encies Si atwes
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..~oOValley 11707 E Spregue Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Vailey WA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 • cityhail@spolcnnevalley.org
Memorandum
To: Dave Mercier, City Manager and Memberi of the Spokane Vathay Clty Councii
From: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community 04vebpment Director
CC: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Date: Jufy 22, 2005
Re: Extenslon of UR-1 - Urban rasiderttlal Estdo Zaning
Spokane Vailey Ordinance 04-035 adopted on August 24, 2005 and effective on September B.
2004, establishing the UR-1 Urban Residential Estate Zoning within a portion of the Ponderosa
and Ratchford neighbofioods.
A moratorium or interim zaning ordinance may be effedive for not IonQer than six moMhs. but
may be effedive for up to one year if a work ptan is developed for related studies providing for
such a longer period. A moratarium of interim zoning ordinance may be renewed for one or
more six-morrth penods if a subsequent public hearing is held and findings of fact are made
prior to each renewal.
The Interim UR-1 Urban Residential Estate Zoning was effective on September 8, 2004. The
original vvoric plan had an6apated completion of the Comprehensive Plan prior to this dale. In
addition, further enalysis is required to complete the wor4c plan based on the following:
• Revision of Floodplain maps for the Chester Creek area by FEMA
• Completion of a draft Natural Hazard MiUgation P1an with the ooncuRence of
emergency response personnel refaang to urban wildland fire and evacuation
• Environmental impact of land use as part af the Camprehensive Plan.
• The resolution of the wastewater caRacity issue resufting from the Totat Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) Study by th8 Departrnerit of Ecology and tt+e Environmental
protedion Agency (EPA) remains incamplete.
A putNic hearing is scheduled befofe the Planning Canmission on August 18, 2005.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft ordinanae
Findings of Fact
Amended Workplan
St'UKANE: L()l.\ 11, %1"ANIi1N(; I'Uh
ORDLNANCE NO.
AN OEtllINANCF OF TI[F CI7'1r OF SPOKANC VALL,EY, WASHINGTO^~
EkTENDING THE UItBAN RESIDFNTIAL ESTATE (UR-1) QV'TFR("
ZONING AiTT'FIORlZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 04-035 FOR A
AI)DI'TIUNAL S1X MOlYTHS IN TRF POIVDERnSA u'iD ROTCHFOW
AItEAS ANI) AMENDING THF WORKPLAti.
W'1lEItEAS. The (iro%th M.►nAgcment AcI prr,,, ~ ~ ~ • ~F
an rdaptcxl Comprehensive Plan I:RCW 35A.63.105); aii
W1ILRCAS, RC W 35A.63.220 provides for c,.; „ . , . , . , „ . , , . . ; . ,
following a publie hruring where a VVaric plnn is develciped tiir related siudres; And
WNLRFAS, the interim zoning tnay be eaicndeJ for ane or mure six-month periods if a
;ubsequent public hearing is held and finding..w of fact nre made priar to each reneN~:+l :ind
WI IL'REAS, the Spoknne Vnllcy Comprehrnsivc Plan is not yet compl~ 1
WHt;KEAS, WAC 365-195-31Q(21(11 pruvidrs ihat "(i)n developing tltic iiuusinLU- attention shcxtld he worl:ing with the desires of residents tu preserve the charaeter and vitalitv .
neighbnrhoods, along with the riFhts of rcople ta live in the neighborhood af their chciice"; anv,
WHEREAS, thc roviston of the 10J , , • , ! : . . _ ' . , ~ - - . _ ,
Fmcrgcncy Management Agzncy (FEMA):,~~~
AIIIITf'Ati.
:malysis ha.ti txcn complctrJ. ;ui
W'HEFtEAS, the City
prupased six month extension of timc on August 18, 2005, and lyas recommended Approvnl of 3 revis.,
Finding.ti of Fact and workplan:
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tollov.
Sertiu;. , _
six rncmth pcriud within the uriginal boundaries set forth in Spokam; VaJlc;y Urdinsnca Nu. 04-03 -
tiectioa Z. Sevembili . If any secticm, sentrnce, clnuse or phrase of this ordinance sLntl be licld :ti,;:
invalid or uncunstitutianal by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitwion:ilir
not affect the validitv cjr conslittitinnAlitv cif am' i11I1LY wctic~n, sentcnce, clause or
Pat;c !
Sectioa 5. Etl'ectivc [)nte. 1 his Ordinance shull he in f'ull ti)rcc and eliect on the offieial
date of irtcorpuraiiun provided publicatian uf ihis Oniinance cir a summary thctcuf uccurs in the (ifTicial
ne.►-.rpaper of the City as providcd by law.
f'.ASSED by the Ciry Counci) this da} of September, 2005.
Mayor, Diana 1k'ilhitr
ATTH'ST:
City Clcrk. Chris Bainbridgc
Approved as to Forcn:
l)eputy C ity Attarney, Cary t)riskel I
Daie of Publication:
Effective Uatz:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
"FINDINGS OF FACT
RE1lISED AUGUST 1, 2005
~ Valky ;00 EXTENSION OF INTERIM URBAN RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
(UR-1) ZONING FOR SIX MONTHS
STAFF REPoRT DATE: August 1, 2005
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTlON: Extension of intenm zoning controls to limit resEdentiai densities for a penod
of six months, and to continue practice af allowing the keeping of large animals on residential lols
PR(7POSAL LOCATION: Pprti0rls of the Ponderosa and Ro1c:hford resadential subclivisions
PREPARED BY: Marina Sukt,p. AICP Director, 5pokane Valley Community Development Dept
1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Size 8 Ponderosa: Located adjacent to Browne's Mountain on the southern edge oi
Characteristics: the City, abutting the Dishman Natural Area an the east and the Iller
Conservation area on the south. Fully developed single-family residential lots
generally exceeding one acre in size, served by local acoess and residential
collectars. Limited access to municipal wastewater col{ection system. TeRain
hilly with intermittent streams feeding Chester Creek. Portion of the
subdivision located within the 100-year floodplain. Large stands of native
Ponderosa pines. Abuts a ctosed landfill. Platted in phases between 1964
and 1892.
Rotchford: Located on the eastem edge of the City. Fully developed single-
family residential lots generally exceeding one acre in s¢e, served by local
access and residential collectors. No access to municipal wastewater
collection system. Ralling terrain abutting steep hills with drainage into
Sattese Cresk. Saltese Creek is IocaEed wnfiin the 10U-year floodplain.
Platted in 1974.
SURROUHOING COAAPREHENSIVE PLAN 8 ZONING
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Subject Comprehensive Plan - Low Density Residential
Propertisa: ~
Zoning - Interim UR-1 Resideniial Estate
Prosarvation ot Extsling Residentwl Subdtvlslons (UR-1 Intenm Zontng)
FINDINGS Revlsed
August 1, 2005
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11. FINDING3 OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS
INTERIM C4MPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Reievant proviarons of the Spokane Vailey Intenm Comprehensive Plan are found in Chapter 6
(Housing) includes the Visian -"Spakane County is a community that provides tfie opportunity for a
variety of housing types and develapment pattems for all incomes and lifestyles while preserving the
environment and the character of existing neighborhoods."
"Planning Princio[es
The following planning principles, developed through citizen panicipation effats, form the basis for
development of the Urban Land Use Chapter.
• Compact urban forms shoukl be encouraged tfiat create a greater sense of 'community,' with
pedestrian/bicycle-fiendly serilement pattems.
• Neighbofiood character should be preserved and protected.
• Jobs, housing, services and other activities shautd be within easy walking distance and shorier
commute times of each other.
• CommuniGes should have a cerrter focus tfiat combines commeraal, civic, cultural and
recreational uses.
0 Stneeis, pedestrian paths and bike paths should contribute to a system af fully connected
routes.
• Communities should have a diversity of housing and job types that enab{e residents from a
wide range of econamic levels and age groups to work and reside within the+r boundaries.
General Gaals
Ul.1a Provide a healthfut, safe and austainable urban environment that offers a variety of
opportunitisa for affordable housing and employment
UL.1 b Create a future rich in cultural and ethnic diversity that embraces tamily and oommunity values
and recognizes ttte interests of the whole community.
Goal UL.2 Mainbin and enhance the quality ot life in Spokane County through urban design
standards.
PoNcies
UL2.1 Establish mimimum perfonnance standards within the zoning code tor nuisances such as
noise, vibration, smoke, particvlate matter, odors, heat and glare and other aspects as appropnate to
ensure compatibil'dy with adjacent land uses and neighborthoods.
UL.2.2 The design of development proposals should accommodate and complement environmental
features and concMions, and preserve and protect signficant cuttural resouroes.
UL2.6 Develop urban design `guidelines" thai provide consistency of application for the design
review process. The guidelines should focus on the functianal interrelationships between Iand use, site
design, neighborhood character and transportaUon systems.
UL.2.9 Deveiop nesghbofiood, subarea and community plans with specific design standards
that reflect and preserve community character.
Ul..2.11 Promote linkage of developments with open space, parks, naturai areas and sVeet
connections.
P►esefvahan ot Existing Resldenfial Subdivieions (UR-t Intorim Zonltiq)
FlNDINGS Re+nsed
AuQusl 1, 2005
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UL.2.11Enhance and preserve the s{te charar.tensiics of residential clevelopmerlt kexisting trc~s
watercourses, historic features and similar assets) through sensilive site planning tools sucli as
clustering, lot averaging, transfer of development rights and flexible setback requiremenls
Goal UL.4 Encourage exemplary developments and creative dasign tfirouci~ L e :_,r
pelfior.r-tance
Policy
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emphasize outcome~
Goal H.1 Coordinate housinci poiicies and prograins with other jurisdir_tions, agencies arid
neighborhoads.
H. 1.3-'ProvidP. 'AfIVril1l.1 .CI('ell(:l!(:U_ (i:iWt!iJJi7t111lI
groups m land use and commurnty development planning processes
H. 1.5 -"Encourage the creaUon and continued operation and efier.t
associations through neighborhood and subarea planning programs,
Goa! N-2 ReduCe regLilatory barriers and allow greater flE:xibifrty in the housing
development process.
Policy
H22- 'v"Jlieri developing tiuusing regulatioiis, cunsider ifie bolance belween housang aftordability arlci
environmental quality, design quality and maintenance of neighborhood character.
H2.3. Develop consistent, precise, fair and enforceable regulatians that maintain environmental quality
and public heafth and safety standards, while minimiLng housing development costs.
Housing Policy H2.5. Provide fncentnres for safe and decent housing that is in close proximity to jobs.
tranaportation and daily activities_
Goal H.3a Develop a variety of housing options for all economic groups
Policy
H3.2 Ensure that the design of infill development preserves the characier of the neighborhood
Goal ED.Sb Promote public/private partnerships that encourage innovation and creativity in the
economic expansion of our region.
Policy
ED.5.6 Revfew development regulations continuously to assure clanty, consistency, predictability and
direction. Provide opportunities for citi2ens to initiate amenciments to inr..onsistent, outdated.
inappropriate or unRecessary or confusing r-~i - :1 -,,C, r;~; -~~t, nn,~ Comprehensive Plan.
NEIGHBORH04D CHARACTER:
Ponderosa: Low density residential designed for on-premises maintenance of a limited number of
herses. Heavily wooded with rugged terrain in parts. Expansion to the west precluded because of the
Dishman Natural Area and terrain. Over 95°r6 of lots fully developed. Some remain vacant becausF
topography.
Rotchford: low density residential designed for on-premises maintenance of a limited number of
horses. Tenain is relatively flat east of Sullivan Road with steep hills+de limiting any easterly
expansian. Equine easements provided on local streets. Subdivision is fully developed.
Preservalion of Fxistinq Residential Subdmsions (UR-1 Interin Zoninp)
FINDINGS P.evised
Augus!
Sociel Character; Well-organized and cohesive neighborhoods
DESIGN QUALITY: Local access and residential collectors designed to accommodate lots of
approximetely one acre. Dired access to public streeis. Single-family housing is well-maintained
and designed for residential pnvacy. A limited number of large animals, especially horses is a design
theme in both neighbarhoods.
The Spokarte Val{ey Camprehensive Plan is under review. Spokane Valley has not yet
estabfiahed performance or design standanfs to assure the quality of reaidential deafgn to
preserve nelghborhood character pursuant to this Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY:
Wastewater. Limited access to pubaic sewer in the Ponderosa. Balance of property relies on septtic
systems. Rotchford Acres relies entirely on septic systems Re-subdivision to increase residential
densities should not be peRnitted absent an organized wastewater collection and treatment system.
Potable Water. Ponderosa is senred by Spokane County Water District #3, Rotchtord by Vera Imgation
Dist. #14, both Group 'A' Community Water Systems. Re-subdivision to increase residential densities
will require adequate supply and pressure far domestic consumption and fire protection.
Stormwatec the Ponderosa subdivision has intermittent streams that drain to Chester Creek. The
contribution of to the rate and volume of flaws from addibonal impervious cover resulting from re-
subdivision could resutt in an environmental damage as yet undeEermined for which mitigation would
neeA to be estabtished in a planned and caordinated manner. Similar concems conceming drainage
which could affect Saltese Cresk. A significarrt stream traversing the neighbofiood has been
reclassifled as a Type 4 stream by the Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlite.
The implications of this change have not been assessed. The Federal Emergency Management
Agency proposes to release draft floodptain maps afiecting Chesief Creek (Ponderasa) in the Fall of
2005. Similar remapping of Saltese Creek is expected in earfy 2006.
Erodible soiis: Bath the Rotchtord and Ponderosa subdivisions include or abut geological hazard
areas which require further evaluation prior to allowing additional residerttial densities
Native VegetatioNhabitat: Ponderosa includes areas of wildlife uitical habitat for White Tail Deer and
threatened species.
The Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan is under review. Spokane Val{ey has not yet
established performance ar design atandards to assure the contlnued preservation of
environmental quality in outlying areas with limited public infrastructure and specific
environmental condftions, auch as steep slopes, lntennittertt flooding and highly erodfble soils.
PUBLIC HEALTH 8 SAFETY:
Access: Ponderosa: Property lies west of the Union Paafic Railroad with only two paints of access.
Additional access should be required prior to any increase in residential densi6es for evacuation and
emergency services. The evaluation of access wiA be incorporated in the Natural Hazard Mitigatian
Plan under development by the City of Spokane Val{ey in the Fall and Winter of 2005-2006.
Animal Maintenance: The requirements for the maintenance and upkeep of even a limtted number of
large animals raises issues of compatib+lity resulting from noise, odor, proximity to residential
stn,ctures, flies, etc.. These issues are compaunded with increased residential densiaes and
requirements for buffering for any addiGonal residential densities may be required.
Landfill: Ponderosa: The proximity of a closed landfill to an increased number of residences requires
additional study.
The 3pokane Valley Comprehensive Plan is under review. Spokane Valley has not yet
established perfonnance or deaign standards to asaure condnued compatible principal and
Prexrvallon of Exislmg ReafdaMial Subdivisbrs tUR-1 Intenm Zonmg?
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PUBLIC NOTIC i
Current property owners purchased property with notice of existing regulations partaining to th-
keeping of large animals. The Short Plat process requires notice oniy to adjacent property ownr~
COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POUCY ACT (SEPAI: OrdinanCe No. 48 (effect
March 31, 2003) adopted on an interim basis by reference the Spokane Environment~i'l
Ordlnance (Spokane County) thereby implementing the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) and Chapter 197-11 of the Washington AdminisUative Code (WAC) within the
jurisdictional limits of the City of Spokane Valley. An Environmental checklist was
completed and a Oetermination of Non-Significance was issued on April 26, 2004.
Conctusions were based on the findinri thit a regulat+on pres~rvinq the stah,s cum wotilri
have no adverse environmental imQact
Conclusion(s)~
Permitt)ng PIGCti111Ci1l 1l1: frJaSC IIl !c ;lfl:'(1t;3: C1CI1SiZlE'S the !.'Sfaf)l!Sf1ill;~ilt i)i
performance and design standards raise serious issues related to preservation of
neighborhood character and deslgn, maintaining environmental quality, public health and
safety, and the adequacy of public notice, which require additional study prior to the
establishment of pertnanent regulation.
III. DECISION
The Interim UR-1 Residential Estate Zoning adopted pursuant to Spokane Valley Ordinance 04-
035 should be extended for an addidonal six months pending completion of environmentai
review and the development of performance and design standards to preserve neighborhood
character, mafntain environmental quality, and to ensur+e the continued health, safety and
welfare of the areas pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220 following a public hearing before the Planning
Commission. Resolution of issues shall be accomptished in accordance with the revised
Workplan attached as ExhibiY'C"
Presarvat+on oi Exssung Residertb,al 5u6d;,,,:1- . t)i= 1 < ? ,:Ii
FINDINGS R..., August 1 . r`,•
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Exhibit "C"
REVISED UR-i Interim Zoning Work Plan
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3 Design QuaUry 10/1912004 12M7005 62.8w -
4 Environmsrttil Qwlity 9119/2006 9120J2007 104,8w
5 Chesier Creak Re-map 8119l2005 7R/2007 83.2w -
6 Seiteee Croek Re-Map 1 tF2812Q05 92112007 94.8w - -
7 PuDlic Heaithl3afsty 71lJ2006 5l4R007 93.2w
8 kazard MbpmUon Aoosaa M2005 51412007 95.2w
9 Pubflc NaUoe 721912004 212812008 83 9w
10 Ragutatory Reviaw 1ZR612006 2124l2006 9w
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Memorandum
To: Dave Mercier, City Manager and Members of the Spokane Valley City Council
From: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Devolopment Director
CC: Nlna Regor, Deputy City Manager
Oate: August 9, 2005
Re: Prcposed Amendment to the PUD ord(nance
The City Councit adopted the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Ordinance No.
03-52, subsequently adopting the Zoning Cods of Spokane County as interim development
regulations for the new city (Ordinance 03-53).
Planned Unit Development (PUDs) are intended to provide flexibility in site design and
incentives, in order to allow for unique and innovative devefopment which could not occUr under
a strid interpretation of the zoning regulations. Typically the PUD should be used to provide
diversity in housing choices for cluster housing, townhouse, zero lot line and muiti-family
development, oRen in combination with compatible commercial uses. PUDs should not be used
to circumvent legislatively approved minimum standards in conventiona) single family
subdivisions without providing tangible benefit to the community through design and the
provision of appropriate open space.
To date, the PUO ordinance has besn used exclusively for single family detached housing
developments.
The amendments approved by Council in 2044 which provided for the design and construction
of str+ests to publlc street standards has coRected a significant problem experienced in Spokane
Valley. The requirement for direet access to an arterial or collector has been cliallenged.
A continuing weakness in the existing ordinance relates to requirernents for open space
dedication_ While bonus density may be claimed for improvements, there is no minimum
requirement if it is not. The open space tendered has not always been accessible, is usually
quite small, is unimproved without Irrigation systems, landscaping or provided with play
equiprnent. It can become a maintenanoe burden for residents if teft un-mowed or trash is
allowed to accumulate. It may be advisable to establish additional requirements for open space
dedication
Two PUDs received approval in 2004 and two in 2005. The Belleville PUD was denied by the
Hearing Examiner for lack of dired access to an arterial or collector.
Two PUDs submitted pnor to the adoption of the present regulations, including the Ponderosa
PUD, remain pending, while two are pending under the present rules. Both of the fatter have
direci access to arterial/collector roads.- (Fiora Meadows has access to Flora and South
TeRace takes access from Camahan),
Section 14.402.060 of the Interim Zoning Regulations provides amendments to the text of the
zoning regulations may be initiated by the Council, the Planning Commission or any interested
hearmg. Followvng the public hearing, the Planning Commission shail torward ~
recommendation to Ciry Councif for action.
A Oetermination of Non-Significance was issued on July 20, 2005 with comments due not late!
than August 12, 2005 and a draft proposal was submitted to CTED and other agencies for thel,'
review on July 20, 2005. Expedited review has been requested.
CITY OF SPnK1NE VALLEI'
SPOK&rTF COt►iY'IY, WASHINGTO:Y ~
URDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIT1' OF SPl3I{ANE VALLFY.
WASHLYGTON, AATFN-DING OItD[NANCF Yo. 04-046 RELATING
TO PLANNF.D LiN1'I' DEVELOPMENT (PUDs). BY REPFALiNG
PItOVIS1UN5 RFI_ATING TO THE REQt1IREMENT FOR D1RE, CT
ACCESS TO AR7'EtrAl S ANp COLI.ECTORS; PROVIDIvG FOR
SEVEI2AB[LITY; AND ESTABLISIlING F.FFECTR'E DATE.
WH.E:EtEAS, Thc lnterim ComPrehensive Plan adoptod by the City af Spokane Vallcy
pursuant to Ordinance 03-53, specifies dimensional standurds for residcntinl and non-residential
devclopmcnt; and
WRERF.4S. Ihe Comprahensive Plnn Goal EU.5a is to "(p]rovidc consistcnt, fair and
timety regulatians that are flcxibE4, responsive and effective" and
WHEREAS, Interim CurnprehCnsive Plan Goal UL.3 is to "[c]ncourage exemplary
devclopments by providing far flexibility and innovative design thrnugh planned unit
commerciallindustrial und residential developments"; and
WHFREAS, Intcrim Comprehcasivc Plan Policy UL.3_ 1 tlirougli [JL3.3 rnccurage
flcxible regulations and ittcentivcs; and
WHEREAS, there eucist geogrnphic urrus within the Git}• of Spol:anc N'allcy which
wauld bcnefit from more Flexibility in order to prrservc and pmtect sensitive environmcntal
resources; and
WHEltEAS, the development of Mixed-l.Jsc and Urban Activity l'cnters idcntifed in tlie
lnterim ComprLhcnsivc Plan require flcxibiiity for successful design and implementation; and
WtiFREAS, the proposed development regulations must be submitted to thc
Wa.shington Departrncnt of Community Trade and Cconomic Uevclopmcnt pursuant to WAC
365-195-620: and
NOW, THFRF.FORF., the ('iry ('ouncil of ihc City af Spokanc Vnlley. W15hington, do
ordain ss follows:
Section l. Soction 4.08.19 of thc City of Spokane Valley's Interim Loning regulations is hercby
umended ta rrad as follows:
Section 4.08.19
Ptanned Uait Dtw•elopment Overlay Zonc
Section 4.08.19.01 Purnose and Intcat
Thc purposc of the Plnntted Unit Development 7.onc is to cstablish a process to foster crelitivc,
efficient, and comprehensivc design of site developmcnL The overiay 7one is to bc uscd in
canjunction with other zoning classification except the Mining (MZ) 7.one. These regulations
provide flexibility in site design and offcr incentives in ordc.r to:
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I. Encourage inno% ativc desiLm and the crcation ol pcrnianent oRen space.
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['reserve and enhance special site features. ~
3. Encourage the conservucion of natural features, wildlife habitat, and critical arcas.
4. Facilitate the developmcnt of mixed-use pmjects.
l:nwurage die development af street, pedesttian and bicycle parf.<, ,p, iE,;,r,
of fully cannected mutcs.
6. T'acilitate the econUmica) and adeyuate proviqion of public st•r-
7. Provide for diverse and convenient recrcationnl opportunitir .
8. Pro% ide a . ariL ~ . I I I
Secdon 4.08.19.02 Atmlications antl Pruccs,
I'lianncd unit developments thall be initiaied by thc owtter(s) aC all property involvcki.
.mc; ownership, or by joint applicAtion of a!I owners having tide to all the pmper% ~
prapusad t'or planned unit dovelopment.
Ctie planneti unit development proccss cntails a preliminary and final phnsse.-, as+ '
n. "I'he prcliminary phase exnmines the planned unit develapment plan for wmplianc<
the requirements of the zone. The preliminnry plenned unit devclopment is considerrd
through a public hearing tx:fore the flearing Examiner. Once approvcd by the 1[eprini,
Exnrniner, dhe planned unit dcvelopment is a binding plan that defines the conccpt of r:- ~
dcvclopment and usrs to bc a1lowed.1'he planned unii develupment approval is va a 5-year pcriod, which mny be extendcd by a period noi to oxceed twelve months I
:ubmitting a timc extcnsion request to the Department. Any eactension of time mu,i
rzquestcd by thc applicunt, in writtng, bcfum expiration of the original approval, statFn
~lxcific rensons for such a request.
b. llic ftnsl planned unit devclupmcnt plan may be approved administratively, to detrrcninc , i
a!I stZndarcls, requirtrnent:, and conditions of preliininan appnoval ha%e hctn met.
Svctiun 4.114.19,03 Prrlirninarv 1'tannrd l nit 11c%dup►uuttti
1'hQSpn.'lImlflary planllt'ij'IiIII
limited to, tbe follawing
1. The exact boundaries.:,ld I(:__J il i,,,,, T7zc namc of thc proposed planned unit drvelorrn,.
3. Date, north arrow, and x.ale of the drawin;,
4. Names, SUNC%,
i. 'I'he geii:
including, but nut lit»iteci to, :.ill rc~tJeiili:il .uid uonresidential :,tructurcs, building licigiits,
rccreational facilities. WAIlS, fences, refuse areas, sueels, walks and public transit f:m-:li~~~.•-
G. Setbscks to the property line, roadways, and the plann:
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8. Common opcn spaces showing size and functions uJxm completion. ~
9. A description of thc mcthod of ownership and responsibiliry for maintenance of all common ~
optn spacr and privatc streets. ~
10. The lacacion and dimension of off-strcet parking fucilicics, public and privatL, inciuding
trnnsit facilities for nonresidential uscs.
11. Location and sizc of all public and semipublic sites if applicable (i.e.. schools, churches,
parkg, plazes. etc.).
12. A tabulatinn of densitits widiin euch project area, phnse or sector.
13,-if applicable, a sutxiivision map showing land divisions. The preliminai}• and finsl
suhdivision map shall comply with the couniy subdivision ordinance and state subdivision
reguletions.
14. A proposed phasing and/or timing schr.dule.
15. Topographir.al map of existing tesrain at a minimum two foot contour level, including 1 UO-
ycar tloud plains identificd under the Nntional Flood Insurancc program.
16. Natural features W be retained, such as natwal siopes, stands oftrces, eic.
17. All critical areas as defined in the Comprehensive Plstin.
Section 4.08.19.04 Final Plnnaed Unit Uevelaaments
1. Prior to expirntian of the preliminary planned tmit devcluprncnt, approval uf A tinal plmncd
unit devclopment plan is roquircd. Approval of the final plannecf unit dcvelopment sltall bc
ndministrativc. A final planned unit development diffrrs from the preliminary planned unit
cicveloprticnt in the umount of dctailed informntion providrd. In addition to all of the
inforntatian requirod Cor a prvliminauy planned unit devclopment, the finnl plnnnrd unit
development plan shall inctude the following itcros.
a. Approved rosd plans.
b. Approved drainage system plans.
c. '1'ypir.a! buitding footprints.
d. A tabulation of the perrcntauc uf totAl building covcragc in the dev2lopmcnt.
e. A schemtttic tandscaping plan indicnting the rype xnd the sii.e of plant msterial to bc usrd.
and the method far providing permancnt maintenance ta ull pIAntcd area_s and open
spaces.
2. Any planncd unit dcvelopment not Gnalixod bcfort the expiration of the proliminary planned
unit developmcnt approval shall becomc void„ unlcss a lime extrnsian is granted by the
Director nf Community Development. Constructic+n shall not cL}mmence until a planned unit
dcvclopmcnt has been given final appmval.
Sectian 4.48.19.05 Phased Planncd Unit Developments
1. A plnnned unit developmeM may be develaped in phassci, subject w ssi approved phasing
schrdulc. All construction and improvcments not completcd within frve (S)yesrs of appmval
of the pnased final ptanned unit development are subject to comptiance with updated Giry
Standttrds through a timc cxtension action. :'1ny planned unit devclopmint whcrc constructiun
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tia; not commenced hcfore e\piratioii of the linal pl:umrd unit dev41opmeni appri+~-al shall
hecame void. ~
F:ach phase of the pmposed develapment must contain the reyuired parl+ing spaces, common ~
open space, ingres.s. egress and trunsporwtion circulntian (andscape, and utility areas ~
itecessary to sustaui thai pbase as an independent development, in the event thnt the
remaining propcrty is not drvcloped.
Secdon 4.0$.19.06 Modificatiuns
1. Ti►e I learing Exaininer may rcquire modifications to the application for a planned unit
development to cttsure thai the purpose and intent nf this chapter is accomplished.
A suhstantial modihcation W the approved pceliminary or final plannod unit development plan
shall only be upproved through a change of candition applic:atinn process. All modifications
wfiich are not minor shall be cansidercd substnntinl.
3. A minor m(xlification tu Uic preliminary or finai plunned unit develnpment plan may bc
uppruved administratively. Muior modifications shall be consistent with the foilowing
rryuirements:
a. The modification shall bc limited to minor shifting of the lacatian of buildings, proposcd
stroets, utility casements, or common open spacc.
l) llic modifiwtian shall not:
i. Enlarge the boundarics of the npprovod planned unit dcvefopment plan.
ii. Change the approved uses.
iii. Chnnge the gencral location or amount of Iand devoted to a specific lnnd use.
iv. [ncreasc the n:sidential densities.
Scction 4.08.19.07 Permitted Uses
lIsed atluwed in a planned unit development includc those uses allawr,ci in the underlying zunc(s)
c111d tt1o5C IICCCSSOry uses nnd swctures ordinarily associatecf with a permitted usr.
Sectinn 4.08.19.08 Devcloament Standxrds
Prior to the issuanca of u building permit, eviJence of compfiunce with provisic►ns of this chupter,
when applicable, sltall be providui tu tlic 17ivision.
Sectian 4.08.19.09 Ucnsitv
1. The tutxl units permiriod in a planned unit development shal) be determincd as follc►ws.
a. In any planned unit clevelupmen4 the number oFdwelling units per acre of land shall not
cxcecd that which is perrnitted by the undcrlying zono(s), except as appmvcd far density
bonus by the Hearing Examiner subject to the following procedures. However, this does
not preclude an applicant from transfcrring density from onc partion of the develapment
to another ponion of the development, so lung as the total project doos nat exceed ttic
maximum density of all zoning classifiratic►ns iRCluded within the project boundsiry.
Residential Jensitv shall be deterniined hy the fnllo%ving tnrmula:
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Net `laximum number of Ucnsitv . ~
I)evelopment x units acre allov~~ed in + Bonus = Tatal l~n~ts ~
~ Pcrmitted ~
Factor underlying wne Eatnecl
b. 7'he net devalopment factor is the acreage oFthe planneci unit development area minus thc
arca sct aside for, or existing in, any of the follawing-
i. Schools.
ii_ Commercinl sndlor industrixl uses.
iii. Singlc-fumily residcntial platted areas, if detznnining net de<<clvpmcnt factar for the
multifamily portion ofa mixed sinble-family, multifamily developmenL
iv. tiatural water badies, inctuding lekes, sUeams, swamps, marshes, and bogs wtuch are
not incorporated in the camman open space plnn of the plnnned unit deN-clopment.
v. 75% of areas having slopzs thai excecd 40".0.
vi. Public or private streEts.
2. T3onus Density: The follawing units per acre may be cumulatively earnrd as additirnal dcnsity
to the maximum base unit densiry of the underlying zone.
a. Cammon Opon Spacc.
i. 0.3 unii-pcr-acre bonus if at Icast 5Vb of the dry, common upc:n 5pacc: hus a slupc uf
10% nr Icss.
ii. 0.5 unit-per-aere bonus if significant recmntian areas are developed and equipped with
at leasi 2 of the following feamres: hurd surface biking, hiking or walking trails
cunnecting the cntire dovelopmcnt; improved playfields, sport courts; switnming nr
wading pool; or children's pln}• areas that incurporntc play strurtures/eqvipmrnt and arr
at least 10,000 squnnc frct in sir,c.
b. Environmenta! Cortcern.
i. 0.3 unit-per•ncre bonus iFgeneral puhlic ncccss is provided to lak< or river: to trails, 0.1
unit-per-acre bonus; to scenic vicwpoint, 0.1 unit-per-acre bunus.
ii. 1.0 unit-per-acre bonus if 40°l0 or morc of the existing, disease-Cree trees ovcr 10
inchcs in dituneter, arc reiained on the sitc. Trcc diameter shall be messured at 6 fcet
above the gruund. This bonus shall anly apply in forested area.s v►fiecc the density ot' the
above-destribod tnxs is equsl ot greater than 10 trrrs prr Acrc. Thc hea}th of the trees
shaU bc ccrtificd by a licensed art►orist.
c. tnternal Circu}ation and Psuking.
i-0.2 unit-per-acre bonus if aonresidential pazking arm are kept small (10 to 20 ~paccs
in n group) and intrrspcrscd with Iandscaping, or providcd H•ithin or under main
buildings.
ii. 1.0 unit-per-acre bonus for an intercoanectcd roadway system without cul-dc-sacs.
iii. 0.5 unit-per-a~.-re bonus for an un-atrd develapment allowing through access to the
public.
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d. Pubtic Servicc and facility Availabilitv, ~
i. 0.3 unit-per-acre bonus ifpublic trnnsit is available within'i:-n~ile a~alking di5tancc uf X
tlie majority of dwclling units and offtccs. Thc walking routC shnll bc harcl-surfaced and ~
accxssible, and may rrquirc an off-site sidewniklpathway.
ii. Q.2 anit-pcr-acre bonus if off-site convenience shopping facilities are fimctionally
accessible within reasonable walking distance (approximatciy %`4-mile). The walking
route shall [ae hard-surfaced and accessiblo, and mny require an ofi=site
sidewalklpat6way.
iii. 0.5 tmit-per-acre bonus if special facilities for public trunsit are incorporated into the
design and appmved by the STA.(c.g., sheltercd, lightod wsiting/loading fncilities,
including bcnches and pArk-and-ridc spaces).
i%-. 0.2 / acre fur school bu; Ionding shelters approved by lbe sehool district.
Sectiou 4.08.19.10 Parkiag, Signage, and Lundscaping Staodards I'arking, signage and
I:indscaping staodanis shall be as provided in chnpter 14.842, Off-Street Pgrking and Loaci~
rlizint.~r 1 -1 Rfl,f, Cirna~tc ~t:~ncl:ird~: and ch,inter ! 1 R(lh. I Znai~cirin- and v,:~rr...
'-~ectiun 4.0N.110.1 1 Ntoruge .`_~tanclards :\ll zi.,rage iii tlfc p1:inned unit dt%e:lup111rnt tIAnc NlI,ili
w-ithin n closed building, escept for the storage otn:tail products thst are for sale or rent, whicli
may tx; stored outduors during business hours only Outdoor storage of retail products shall naT
within any required front oc side yard, nor in any public street or road right-of-way.
Sectian 4.08.19.12 Refuae Storuge All outciaor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shal i
scrrened on all sides fram public view and, at a minimum, be cnclascd with a 5'/ fr. t-hi0r
cnncrete blocl:, masonry wall, or sight-abscuring fence with n sight-oi, .1 .{:?Tl?!~\'.?~1'~ r►ir!c~; r_~;1I,.'~~~..~ ~rf C~,:III('?P,~ 1i- !t i~l~ .t, .
.scitiun 4.118.19.15 Additiun:{I IZCliU1fL'llll'Il[,
l. All streets shall mect or exceed the curniii ' . strcets adopted by the City of Spokane Valley, itti (IiGy illin, t)C ilRlcil(Il'iJ IIUIIl l!l11e Io tll1,
All nreas which are to be occupied or tmveled over by motor vehiclas shall be pavec
3. No proposed street shall impede the current ar fiiturc dcvclopmcnt of any arterial or
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4. Energy efficicnt strcj,,t lights siiall be locateA at the entrancc of the dcvclopmtnt and at each ~
intersection. Thc lights shall be owned and niaintained by the hnmcowners' associatian of local ~
elcctric utility. ~
5. Maintenence of Private Strcsts and Common Areas.
a. Residential developments. A homeowners' associution shall be create] pursunnt
to RCW Chapter 64.38. The associniion shnll be creutcd for the purposc of
managing and maintaining privaic streets, common areas, and oiher
improvements nat otherwise ow~nod by individual lot rnvners, and any ather
lacvfvl purpose allowtd undcr RCW Chapter 64.38.
b. Nonresidential developments. An associatian or other legal eirtity shall be cm.xted
pursuant to the laws of the Staic of Washington for the purpose of managing and
maintaining private strccts, comman areas, and ather improvcments not otherwise
owned by individual lot owners, and any other lawful purpose.
c. Declaration af Covcnants, Gonditions and Restrictians shull be rocorded with the
Spokane County Auditor for al) planned unit developmcnts canLaining private
stnets and/or common areas._'The Ueclaration of Covcnants, Conditions nnci
Restrictions shnll include the following provisians:
i. ltcnair and Maintcnance Rights ,1nd Dutics of Association:
7'he Association shnll maintain, repnir and replece al) parts
of the common area including private strcets, drainage
systcros, and reucntion ponds or similar drainaga facilitics, or
shall cantract for such maintenance, repair and replacement
to such areas ane maintainod in good condition and function
for their intended use.
ii. Mnintenxnce of Privntc Streets: 'I'hc private strcets, as
designed nnd approved by the City of Spokene Vallcy, have
boen or aze being cnnstructed far the purpose of providing
inge.ss and egress and pedcstrian accrss to the property. 'I'he
City of Spakane Vallcy has no obligatian ta maintain, rcpgir
or reconstruct the privnte strocts. The Association is
responsibte for repaits and maintenance. The Association
shall maintain the private strcets in rrasonable conformance
with the appmved private road plaas en t11c with the City of
Spokanc Vallcy.
iii. Qig,yzp(ution of Association: Ilhc Associutinn ma}• be
dissolved only if ownership and maintenance responsi6i[ity
of common anas, common nrea roadways, and drninagc
control features is assumed by a govcrnmental cutity with
the authority to sssumc such owncrship and upon writtcn
acceptancc of the same by the governmental cntity. It is not
the palicy of the City of Spokane Vallcy to assumc
ownership of common areas, privatc streets or other common
area improvements.
iv. Enforcemcnt: T6e Board, any Ow-ner, and an}• govcrnmental
or quasi-governmental ageocy or municipality having
jurisdiction over the Prvject s6a11 have the right to enforcc,
by any procteclint; at ln%v or in equit}•, all resirictions,
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conditions, covcnants reservatians, licns, nnd charLees now ~
on ccre;uflcr imposcd in the Declaration, and all such actian
shall be cntitled tu recovcr cast and reasonablc attorneys fees ~
as arclcrrd by the Court. ~
v. Resme Fund: The Associarion shall exercise goocf faith xnd ~
best cfforts to maintain a Rcserve rund for the maintennnce
of privatc streets and othec improvements such as common
greenbelts, securiry station s(ructturs and oquipment, and
other infrasiructure. This Reservc Fund should not be co-
mingled with any other association fund. The balancc of the
furid should be equnl to the tota) replacement cost of the
private streets nnd other impmvemeats divided by the
average lifa.expeclancy of those improvements times the age
of the improvemcnts.
vi. .4ccess . uired: Emergency vrhicles utility personnel, the
U.S. Postal Service, and governmental employees in
connection with their official duties shall have aceess to the
plunned unit development
6. Drainage improvements shall be dcsigneci, constructed and maintainod in accordance with the
current Spokane Valley Starni Water Managemcnt Standards, as they mny bc amended from timc
to rime.
7. Pedestrian Circulniion Facilities. Within plAnned unit development projects, pedestrian
circ.ulation faciliiies serving each unit shfill Ue provided on both sides of the strcet or private n~:
antl ,hall bc:
s. Hard-surfeced with asphalt or cancrete. Asphalt wa(kways 5ha11 be oniy Allowed whL
physically separatrd by a minimum af 7' from the vehicle roadway. Alternative hard
.urfnce macerial msy be used w•hen approved by the Public Works Department. Sidew:+ '
seEwrated by less dizin 3' from the roadway stiall heve a vert ! I
Crom roadway. Wall►ways shall meet nccessibility standatd,,
h. 1'unciianally and safcly canvenient ta ctich dwclling unii
c. Funciionally and safely canvenient to schools and to industrial, .
recreational and utility areas within or adjacent to the project;
d. Sufftciently wido (minimum of six 16] fe-et for commercinl areas and five 151 feet for
resideotial arm) to accommadate potcntial usc;
c. LoxutcJ und clcsigncLl in accurdance with approval from the City uf SpokAne Valley
Sectioa 4.08.19.16 Requireci Open Spstce
1. Required Open Space: A minimum of 101% of the tutnl nrea of the planncd unit dcvclopmcot
shall be designated and maintnined as common apcn spucc. Rcquircd landscapc: areas and stortn
water facilities shall not be usrd in the calculation of open space.
2. 1'vpes af Open Spacc;: Land dcdicated for open space should be usable for either greenbelts
thnt scrve ns a buffer betwocn land uses, using existing vegetation and new plant materials, active
or passive rccreutional activities, or for protecting environmentsilly sensitive areas ur critical
srras. Unusable apen space includes the dcsign of areas that do not mcet the intent and purpose of
thi; chaPter, such as t?pen spacr areas that arL not aeees.;ihlr to re:ielcnts of the devclopmie►it. (ir
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do not function for activcJpassivc recreation or do not conscrve wildlifc habitnt or othcr natural ~
features. ~
3 Maintenance and Ownership oCCommon 0po Saacc: The applicant shall choose 1 or aziy ~
combination of the following methods of udministering comman open spa;;e:
a_ Dedication of common open space to the City, which is subject to formal City
acccptance;Qr
b. Establishment of an associstioa or nonprofit corporntion of ail property awners or
cArpaczttions within the project area to ensure ownership uf and rcspocuibility for
perpetus) maintennnce af all common open space.
4. Transfer of Ownershia. Wherz dedication to the public or n homcowners' asscx:iatian is
proposcd required improvemeats shall be cvmpletcd prior tu any transfer of ownership. Wfiere
improvements arc not completed in arcardance wiilt thcse_requirements, building permits andlor
approval of parmitted structures may be withheld upon notificalian to the Duilding Ofticisl by the
Community Ikvelopment Director, pending completian of said improvcmcnts.
5. phasinRi All common spac;es, as well as public and recreatianal facilities, shall be spa:ifcally
inciudrd in the phasing schedule and bc constructed and fully improvod by thc upplicant at an
equivalent or grcater tate than the cnnstruction of structures_
Sectioa 2. Section 4.15.1 of the Spokane Valicy Unifosm Develapment Code is hereby
amended to add the dimcnsional stendards for msidential PUDs as shown on Atiachment "A"
madc a part hcrcof for all purposcs.
Sectiaa 3. C6npicr 14.704 Pl:uined Unit Uevc:lupment Qvcriny "l.one of thc intcrim
Ioninc Code is hercby rcpealed.
Section d. S vera ilit y. If any srction, sentencc, clause or phrasc of this urdiriance
shall be held to be invnlid or unconstitutional by a court of competeat juri5diction, such invalidity
or unt:onstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutianality of any other section,
scntence, clause or phruse of this ordinance.
Section 5. Fffertive Date. This C?rdinance shall be in full force and effect on the
otlicial datc of incarporatian provided publicnrion of this Ordinancc or a summary t}terrof occurs
in thc otiicial newspaper of the City as provided by law.
PASSED by thc City Cciuncil this day of 200i.
Diana VJilhite, Mnyor
4TTFST:
C6ristine Bainbridgc, City Clerk
Approvtd as to Form:
Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorncy
Datc of I'ublication:
Effective 1?ate:
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Section 4.15.1 Residentia) 2one Dimenaionaf Standards
UR-3.5`31111 UR 7`'K'> UR 12 "4" UR 22 nK'~
Residontial
TS gt e Single Multi- Single Multi- Singlo Mulu- PUDs4l''''
m~t~ ~ Du lex Fami Du lex (am Famil Du lex famil Famit Du lex fami!
Lot
Area/Dwelling
Unit 10,000 20,000 8.Q00 11.000 15,000 4,200 5,000 6,000 1,600 3,200 6,000 1,600
Lol Franta 80 80 65 90 100 50 50 BO 20 40 80 30
Lot De th 1 80 80 100 80 80 ' 100 u 50
Fronl Yard
E Setbadc 15'Q~ 15u' ~ 151z' 15~1 15(2) 15~~ 15(2) 15(2) 15~Z) 15~, 15~'' 15i5:
~ GPrPo~
~ Se badc20(2) 20r1 20(7) 20(2' 20t') 20n' 2&) 20" 20a) 20'm 20a' 26.51
Rear Ya ~d~~
Setaack 20 20 20 20 15 20 20 15 20 20 15 15
Sfde Yard
Setback 14k~~(0) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Side Yard
Setback {flanking
Street `J) 15r.) 15121 15121 15rn 15") 15';n 1521 15(21 15w 15~21 15`' 10
Open Space 10% gross
~i erea
Density • Zane+
DU/Acre 4.35 4.35 1 7 7 7 12 12 12 22 22 22 Honus
~ Lot Covo e 50.011/n 50,096 55.0°ro 55.0% 55.0°fo 60.40/o 60.0% 60.0% 65.0°k 85.4% 65A° 0 80.0%
~ Buitding Height
in feot 35 35 35 35 35 40 40 40 50 50 50 Zune
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Builcling Height
in stories 2'h 2'h 2'r, 214 3 3 3 4 4 4 Zone
"ClearvlevJ" Triengla requfred
P) Measured iram property line outside border easement, if any
Zero setbacks along rear andlor one sjde are allowed provided that a 6-0" construction and maintanance easement(s) Is recorded uoth the
Spokane County Auditor pnor to issuance ot a building permit. Minimum rear yard setbadcs on zero {ol Eine configuration shall nat be less
then fifty (50) feet ar the sum of the rear yards required by fhe undeNying zane, whichever lg grsater.
Minimum side yard setbacks Detwean dwelling units and ad]acent lots shall not be less than 10 feet on tho slda opposlte ltte zero in a zsro ~
lat Ilne can5guration
isi Institudonat and Office uscts have the same setbadc as resideMial usea In zones where permitted. Atteched garagea laading irom the alde ~
mey have the same selback as a principal strudure. ~
PermittQd accessorv sUudureg shall malntein a five foot (5-01 slde ertd tear vard setbadt
ATTACHMENT "A" ~
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