2008, 03-25 Regular Meeting MinutesAttendance:
Rich Munson, Mayor
Dick Denenny, Deputy Mayor
Rose Dempsey, Councilmember
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
Diana Wilhite, Councilmember
MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Mayor Munson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the 134th meeting.
City Staff:
Dave Mercier, City Manager
Mike Jackson, Deputy City Manager
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Kathy McClung, Community Development Dir.
Rick VanLeuven, Police Chief
Mike Stone, Parks & Rec Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Greg McCormick, Planning Manager
John Hohman, Senior Engineer
Gloria Mantz, Stormwater Engineer
Karen Kendall, Assistant Planner
Carolbelle Branch, PIO
Matt Kenna, PIO Intern
Greg Bingaman, IT Specialist;
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
INVOCATION: Pastor Bill Dropko of Greenacres Christian Fellowship Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Deputy Mayor Denenny led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Councilmember Wilhite, seconded and unanimously
agreed to approve the Amended Agenda as submitted.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: n/a
COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
Councilmember Wilhite: reported that she attended the Miss Spokane Valley coronation sponsored by the
Chamber; met with the City's Finance Committee; attended the Library Board Meeting, and the County's
State of the County's address by Commissioner Chair Bonnie Mager.
Councilmember Gothmann: said that he attended the Housing and Community Development Advisory
Committee meeting and as a result of appeals, the committee allocated an additional $50,000 that wasn't
used in the previous year; he attended a Chamber breakfast with emphasis on the youth; the Miss Spokane
Valley coronation; and he expressed congratulations to Councilmember Wilhite for her reward from the
National Business Women's Association.
Councilmember Dempsey: no report
Deputy Mayor Denenny: explained that he attended the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Board meeting;
and in behalf of the Mayor and Council, attended Kohl's and Lowe's grand openings.
Councilmember Taylor: said that he attended the Spokane Clean Air Agency (formerly SCAPA) board
meeting; attended the National League of Cities conference with Mayor Munson and Councilmember
Wilhite; and met with members of the Board of County Commissioners last week regarding Turtle Creek
Joint Planning.
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Councilmember Schimmels: reported that he attended the Spokane Regional Transportation
Commission's daylong retreat; and the Solid Waste meeting a few weeks ago.
At Mayor Munson's request, Public Information Officer (PIO) Branch introduced PIO intern Matt Kenna,
whom Council then greeted and welcomed.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Munson reported that he presented the State of City Report to the Rotary
and Kiwanis Clubs; met with the City Finance Committee; attended the Washington State University
Advisory Council today where WSU President discussed plans for the campus; attended the State of the
County Address; and the Miss Spokane Valley coronation. Mayor Munson then read the "Our Kids Our
Business" proclamation, which was accepted with thanks by Mary Ann Murphy.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Munson invited public comments. No comments were offered.
1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
a. Approval of Payroll for pay Period ending March 5, 2008: $284,470.31
b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period ending March 15, 2008: $205.727.90
c. Approval of Minutes of February 19, 2008 Special Joint Council Planning Commission Meeting
d. Approval of Minutes of February 26, 2008 Regular Council Meeting
e. Approval of Minutes of March 4, 2008 Council Study Session Meeting
f. Approval of Resolution 08 -004 Setting Planning Commission Street Vacation Public Hearing
It was moved by Councilmember Taylor, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 08 -003 Amending Sunshine Franchise — Cary Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Denenny and
seconded to suspend the rules and adopt Ordinance 08 -003. Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained
that this change is a housekeeping change, as the effective date of the notification of termination letter to
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is March 10, 2008, and this ordinance
change will have the effective date of this ordinance coincide with that March 10, 2008 date. Mayor
Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion passed.
3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 08 -004 Amending Waste Management Franchise — Cary Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Denenny and
seconded to suspend the rules and adopt Ordinance 08 -004. Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained
that this ordinance is the same as the Sunshine Franchise ordinance, and that Sunshine handles
commercial waste, where as Waste Management handles residential and commercial. Mayor Munson
invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion passed.
4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 08 -005 Stormwater Ordinance — John Hohman /Gloria Mantz
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Taylor and
seconded to advance ordinance 08 -005 to a second reading. Engineer Hohman explained the background
of the stormwater ordinance as noted in his March 25, 2008 Request for Council Action form; and said
that by adopting this, we will remove any conflicting elements within the existing Uniform Development
Code (UDC) that are now covered within that stormwater manual; and added that Section 2 of the
ordinance modifies the definitions within the UDC. Engineer Mantz also mentioned that this matter was
heard by the Planning Commission which members indicated they feel the items in this section are now
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better defined. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation:
In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion passed.
5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 08 -006 Amending Interim Ordinance 07 -025 — Greg McCormick
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the Ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Denenny and
seconded to advance Ordinance 08 -006 to a second reading. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Planning Manager McCormick explained that this ordinance amends Ordinance
07 -015, which adopted the Uniform Development Code (except title 24); and references Ordinance 07-
025, which was an interim ordinance enacted to address amendments to Title 19 of the UDC, which
ordinance expires May 7, 2008. Regarding Council questions about how other cities address ADUs
(accessory dwelling units), Mr. McCormick had a chart showing eight cities (including Spokane Valley),
and of the number of ADUs allowed per single family residential unit; the dwelling unit maximum and
minimum size, lot size, lot coverage, etc. and said that the Planning Commission's recommendations fall
within the range of what other communities have enacted.
This prompted further Council discussion on the intent of the ADU, the proposed number of allowed
bedrooms, and a suggestion from Councilmember Wilhite to have the size set as a percentage of the
primary residence rather than a specified amount of square feet. It was moved by Councilmember Wilhite
and seconded to amend the motion to insert the words "50% of the primary resident footprint." Vote to
amend the motion: In Favor: Mayor Munson and Councilmembers Wilhite, Dempsey, and Schimmels.
Opposed: Deputy Mayor Denenny and Councilmembers Gothmann and Taylor. Abstentions: None.
Motion passed. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Councilmember
Schimmels mentioned the need to be aware of sewer needs /capacity; and Councilmember Gothmann
asked if each building needs a separate sewer connection, adding that he is aware that there are some
areas not yet sewered. Vote by acclamation on the amended motion: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:
None. Abstentions: None. Motion passed.
6. Motion Consideration: Panhandling Ad Hoc Committee — Mike Jackson
It was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded to establish a panhandling ad hoc committee.
Deputy City Manager Jackson explained that per previous council discussion, Council desired to form a
Panhandling Ad Hoc Committee consisting of a total of seven members, two of which would be
Councilmembers Gothmann and Dempsey, and a Ian Robertson as a representative of the faith -based
community, leaving openings for four other members; that the purpose of the committee would be to
investigate matters related to panhandling and advise Council on those findings; and to identify other
programs throughout the County that address this issue, research what other cities are doing, explore the
potential of cooperation in applying programs, then determine what program to implement in order to
help people understand the choices they have to assist panhandlers; and that the sunset provision would
not exceed the term of the appointing Mayor. Councilmember Gothmann suggested adding that the
Committee should consider whether the City should have an ordinance. Mayor Munson invited public
comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions: None. Motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Munson invited general public comments; no comments were offered.
No comments
Mayor Munson called for a recess at 6:50 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. Street Utility — Spokane Councilmember Al French
Spokane City Councilman Al French explained that this proposal is as a result of over a year's work with
businesses and neighborhoods to develop the mechanism to provide a permanent funding solution for
streets. Mr. French went through his PowerPoint presentation explaining the composition of the
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committee, and how they researched the policies of various west coast states, examining various taxes
until they settled on this tax, which was copied from the city of Tualatin, Oregon, which City has had
their ordinance in place for about 20 years, and which has generated well - maintained streets and a
population which is proud of that accomplishment. Mr. French explained the customer requirements
which were as a result of a public outreach survey, and public meetings in all parts of the city where staff
and the public discussed the issue and where it was obvious that citizens want customer satisfaction and
an equitable system, and one which does not access property tax. In explaining the various PowerPoint
slides, Mr. French discussed the proposal's objectives, how the fee can be determined (adding that the
percentages can vary depending on what the local jurisdiction agrees to), existing street department
expenses, relative cost comparison of general obligation bonds, gas tax, and the street utility; and the legal
and legislative challenges including the key benefits to this proposal which are to solve the thirty -year
street repair dilemma and restore the streets to their proper condition through an equitable, predictable
program.
Discussion included mention of that committee working with the Business Association and of such
options as omitting the B &O tax in lieu of this tax; making the legislation eligible for border
communities; how to address drive - through businesses such as restaurants and banks; various classes of
trips such as destination trips, passerby trips, and casual trips; senior rates; and Mr. French mentioned that
he has a prepared copy of their street utility notebook which he can make available (and which Mr.
Mercier said he would like a copy of); mention that the road problem not being addressed only continues
to get worse and the funding backlogged; the requirement in the plan of having a citizens oversight
committee; and of the estimated number of employees (two or three) required or desired to manage the
entire program. Mr. French said he would like to take this to the Legislature in 2009 with the possibility
of putting this before the voters for approval in August of that year to have it in place by the end of the
year in order to start collecting funds the beginning of the following year. Mr. French also mentioned that
from his contact with members of the public, the majority are willing to spend $10.00 a year for well -
maintained smooth roads, which is less then the cost of a hamburger, and far less than repairing dented
rims and re- alignments; and that this would be a permanent funding solution which takes into
consideration inflation. Council thanked Mr. French for his time on this issue.
S. Legislative Issues Dave Mercier amended agenda — removed this item.
9. Finance Committee Funding Options Report — Mayor Munson
At the Mayor's request, City Manager Mercier explained that the "snapshot forecast" of the general fund
includes the current number of employees and programs and presents estimates for six years hence to give
us an idea if our current efforts remain affordable; that we remain balanced through 2012, but our first
deficit appears in the year 2013. Mr. Mercier highlighted the differences between the "A" and `B"
versions of the Multiyear Financial Plan General Fund Problem Statement #1, and the incorporating of
the business plan elements that increases the projected deficit in 2013; and that even though the figures
could be adjusted, the trend remains the same, that of a structural imbalance in the general fund, which is
related to basic maintenance expenditures. Mr. Mercier also mentioned that these figures can be further
affected based on various situations in future years such as economic recession and /or harsh future
winters.
At Mayor Munson's request, Public Works Director Kersten explained that in examining the draft street
fund budget with an estimated $2.5 million revenue gap, other reductions would have to take place to
accommodate that gap, including limiting services such as traffic counts, reducing some staff, reducing
summer street work such as pothole and median repair, reducing sidewalk repair, or more.
Mayor Munson mentioned that the Finance Committee has been engaged in discussion of possible
solutions to avoid major maintenance problems, but has not addressed the impending $4.5 million
pavement management shortfall, and he asked for Council consensus to ask staff to research what it
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would entail to initiate a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) in order to provide funds to get us through
the difficult years, and then perhaps the utility fund mentioned by Mr. French might be available. Mayor
Munson mentioned that this would include our city working with the City of Spokane and Spokane
County to form a regional TBD, but in the meantime, we would move ahead to form our own; that the
concept of the TBD is to charge on a per - vehicle basis. Councilmember Wilhite added that this past
winter was especially hard on our streets and we need a dedicated source of revenue to maintain and
preserve our roads; and she also mentioned the need to have discussions with members of the community
on how important they feel it is to keep our roads in good condition. Councilmember Taylor agreed the
current street maintenance system is not functioning as it should and we continue to subsidize the lack of
funds through the general fund, a type of "robbing Peter to pay Paul" scenario; that we should support Mr.
French's plan through the legislative avenue, but in the meantime to further defer any maintenance on our
streets is not cost effective; and that a figure needs to be determined for a car tab and the issue placed on
the November ballot. Councilmember Schimmels also agreed to move ahead in that regard.
Deputy Mayor Denenny said that he struggles with this issue of initiating a car tab as the mental picture
of such in this community is not good and he feels the issue will get voted down, forcing Council to
simply come back with something else later; and said another approach needs to be determined which will
be more equitable and more palatable to the pubic. Councilmember Dempsey said she has questions about
some of the budget items such as operating supplies; and agreed that the public won't accept a car tab; but
stated she is excited about the possibility of a street utility fund as a way to handle this; and added that she
is not sure the TBD is the preferred method.
Councilmember Gothmann said that when he was involved with the interim roads committee when the
city was forming, one of the primary objectives was not to let the roads get out of shape; and that we are
now faced with the choices of letting our streets deteriorate by curtailing road repair, or go to the voters
now with the only mechanism the legislature has provided; and by putting this issue off, we will spend
$8.00 later for every $1.00 spent now. Councilmember Gothmann also mentioned that he would request
staff to include a senior's benefit in staff's analysis, perhaps based on the same formula as the exclusion
for property tax; and added that he feels there is no other choice at this time then to place this matter on an
upcoming ballot.
There was Council consensus that staff perform the needed research to initiate a TBD; and Mayor
Munson said that Council also stands ready to develop a regional plan with the County and the City of
Spokane on parallel courses.
INFORMATION ONLY: The Transportation Improvement Plan 2008 Amendment Memo, 2008 Sewer
Paveback Program, Figure Skating for Year 2010, and various departmental reports were for information
only and were not reported or discussed.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Denenny, seconded and unanimous agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
• •
hristine Bainbridge,
ity Clerk
amended agenda — removed this item.
ji�
and Munson, Mayor
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City
Density
(# of
ADU's
allowed
per
sfr
Vancouver 1
Walla
Walla
1
Kennewick 1
Kirkland 1
Richland 1
Spokane
Spokane
Valley
1
Wenatchee 1
Minimum
Dwelling Unit Size
(sq. ft.)
Maximum
300 40% of GFA or 800 sq. ft.
whichever is less
220 33% of GFA or 800 sq. ft.
whichever is less
None
None
Attached: 40% of the primary
None residence and ADU combined 5,000
Detached: 800 sq. 11.
40 % of dwelling unit's total
300 floor area or 800 sq. ft. 4,000
whichever is less
Attached:
250
300
Attached: 50% of primary
residence footprint or 800 sq.
ft. whichever is less
Detached: 600
50% of primary residence or
800 sq. ft. whichever is less
Minimum
Lot Size
(sq. ft)
5,000
6,000
5,000
6,000
40% of the habitable floor area 6,000 +
None of primary residence or 800 1,500 for
sq. ft. whichever is less ADU
Lot
Coverage
35 -45%
No lot coverage
maximums.
Structure must
meet setbacks
50%
Main dwelling
unit must meet
setbacks
Lot coverage of
the detached
ADU may not be
greater than that
of the primary
structure
30 -55% total
coverage; 10%
of lot area for all
accessory
structures
45%
Parking
(additional
spaces
required)
1
1
1
1 Sfr means single family residential
2 The gross floor area (gfa) of the primary structure does not include the garage or detached accessory buildings.
3 The size of the ADU may be increased if it is located on a single floor and there is no increase in the size of the house.
For Agenda Item #5
Owner
Occupancy
Required
Y
Detached and attached ADU
Y allowed.
Y
Comments
ADU is allowed within, attached
to, or detached from primary
structure
A property may not have an
ADU and a home occupation
Attached ADU only.
ADU's only allowed within
residence in residential zones;
detached ADU's allowed in
commercial zones.
Detached ADU must be
combined with garage, or be the
only detached structure in the
rear yard.
Attached and detached ADU's
allowed. Home occupations
allowed only in principal
structure.
Attached or detached ADU
Y allowed;
3 /s/‘ief
•
•
Street nci entid
Jab Vary:3;2008
2008 -2009 2010 -
EStiinater Estimate 'Estimate
2011
tidiate Eitimate. .
Street Fand
:Beginning Fund - 2817;060 1979000 1 • •
•
$ 4;000 $ (2;395,00o) :$ (5,195;000)
Divvied. Roaela5c $ 2;000: - -
Interest Income $ 130,000 !$ 100,0Q0 . $ .1:60 $
Tr'46§ fq'froriliggi.iocaiAti •
Motor fUel'6a Mite. $ .2)00000 $ 2,150 '2,150:000 .$- 2,150;606' $ 2,200;000'
$ 6,049,000' $ 4,229,000 $ .2;155,000 $ (245,000)' $ (2;995,000)
Expenditures • $ 4,070,006 $ • 4;225,000 '$ 4:5 , $ 4950,000; • $. 5,463;000
2013 •
• • EStiniate
!$ ..(8;395,000)
$.
, 2 200 ocro
$. - :(0,195000)
$ .5,800,000
Ending Fund. Balance . .$ 1979,000 $ 4;00O LE.,322Ert $ (5,195 -$: .(8;3•95;000) $ (11,995,000)
Salaries & Wages
$178,882.59
$280,886.00
$204,886
Eliminate Assistant Traffic Engr. & .4 Sr. Engr.
Employee Benefits
359,006.31
$92,906.00
$70,906
Operating Supplies
$493.82
$5,000.00
$2,562
51.2% reduction
Gas, Oil & Tires
$8,106.06
$6,400.00
$3,280
51.2% reduction
Small Tools & Minor Equipment
316,640.30
$50,000.00
$25,624
51.2% reduction
Engr. & Architectural Services
$352,735.62
$420,000.00
332,000
Eliminate County Contract, Traffic Counts, Update of Master Plan and
Planning & Grants
Professional Services
$250,000.00
$0
Eliminate Traffic Impact Fee Study
Telephone Services
$1,647.84
$1,200.00
$615
51.2% reduction
Cell Phones
$987.66
$1,740.00
$692
52.5% reduction
Waste Disposal
$869.26
$0.00
$0
Workstation Costs
$0.00
31,419.00
$727
51.2% reduction
Travel & Mileage
$1,473.96
321,036.07
57,000.00
$0.00
$3,587
$0
51.2% reduction
Repair & Maintenance Supplies
Private Street Maintenance
$1,487,364.37
$1,220,179.00
$200,000
Eliminate Poe and Pro Care Contract
•
Street Maintenance - County
$1,555,698.58
$1,014,466.00
5982,000
Eliminate crack sealing. Eliminate Snow & Ice removal on all streets except
Principal Arterials (Priority 1)
WSDOT Maintenance
$216,744.02
$371,000.00
$250,000
Budget for low snow year (Trent & SR -27)
Street Lighting
$339,351.86
$367,000.00
$267,000
Tum off 1/2 the street fights
Water & Sprinkler
$17,895.91
$26,500.00
$13,581
51.2% reduction
IT Support
$200.00
$2,180.00
$1,117
51.2% reduction
Training
33,149.00
$0.00
$0
Memberships
3277.00
33,000.00
$1,537
51.2% reduction
Registrations
$440.00
$540.00
$277
51.2% reduction
Traffic Control Improvement
325,649.58
$0.00
$0
Vehicle
$40,000
Purchase 1 -Ton Truck
Office & Furniture Equipment
$25,609.25
$0.00
SO
IF Transfer-G.F - O.H.
$25,000.00
$0.00
$0
Interfund Transfer - SRTC Memb
$34,300.00
$35,000.00
$35,000
Transfer to General Fund
$0.00
$25,000.00
100% reduction
Transfer to Trails &
$0.00
$5,000.00
$8,200
Vehicle Replacement
$0.00,
$8,888.00
-
100% reduction
DRAFT STREET FUND BUDGET BASED ON $2.15 MILLION REVENUE CAP
ACCOUNT CATEGORIES
2007 ACTUAL 2008 APPROVED
EXPENDITURES BUDGET
2008 Budget
Based on
$2
34,373,561.06 • • 34,195,304.00 $2,143,791.
Recommended Budget $4,525,304.00
$2,150,000 budget represents a 51.2% reduction in services
Impact of Budget Reduction
Note 1: This is a theoretical budget and may not be able to be implemented do 10 contracting issues with the County and other providers.
Note 2: There may be legal and /or risk obligations that may make some reductions in this budget infeasible.
Note 3: Per the 2007 Street Master Plan on page ES -7, 51 of preservation will cost 38 to 310 if delayed. The majority of the Poe contract and crack sealing aro preservation
work. That $1.4 million reduction could result in $11.2 to $14 million per year in future repair needs.
Note 4: The reduction in Engineering Services will severely effect our ability to do the annual TIP and to submit grant applications.
3/17/2008
ACTIVITY
CODE
ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
2008
ACTIVITY
esnmal0 eases on
2008 CITY /COUNTY Total Strait Budget
Recommended Budget, of 32,150,000
2007 Actuals
r_ -r`l.•=+' i. RoadIMaintenance :Activlties1`. +_Z.;:iiieii.
2312
Dust Control Prcp
City
Drywe8 Cleenoul
Cily
53,428.00
2320
Shoulder Repair
Gily
Culvert Repair
City
89,778.00
2322
Shoulder Maintenance Grader
City
Culvert Clenrnoul
Clly
535,882.00
2330
Gravel/Dirt Road Grading
City
Swale Maintenance
City
513,705.00
2340
Pothole Petehing•
City
Curb, Gutter 8 inlet Repair
City
54,100.00
2340W
lAinlet Pothole Patch
County
524,296.73
50.00
813,780.00
2342
Chip Sealing
County
Purrs Repair
5981,647.73
51,493.00
2.343
Pavement Removal 8 Replace*
City
Disposal
•
5212.00
2344
Crack Sealing
County
8145,780.36
50.00
595,687.00
2345
Chip Sealing Prep & Cleanup
County
58,650.00
2346
Blade Patch Mot
City
54,396.00
' 2348
Fog Sent
2351
Gravel /Dire Road Tempo
City
S1.960.00
2413
bight Ditch Cleaning
City
2511
Bridge tnspeclion
Bridge Repair - Superstructure
City
City
2512
2513
Bridge Repair - Substructure
City
2610
Sidewalk
City
5164.00
2611
Curbs
City
2620
Paths
'City
2645
Guardrail Maintenance
City
5255.00
2646
RAN Fencing
City
2647
Median Maintenance
City
5793.00
2061
Liquid Deicing
' Counly
5182,225.45
554,667.63
5373,936.00
2002
Sanding
County
8279,412.35
583,823.71
5221,737.00
2663
- Snow Removal-Roadway
County
5267,263.99
,560,179.20
510,926.00
2664
Snow Removal - Sidewalks
County
56,074.18
51,122.25
2670
Street Penning*
City
• 2671
Winter Sweeping
City
2673
Sweepings Clean -up
City
2711
Roadside Mowing
City
2712
Brush Clearing/Tree Trimming
County
542,519.27
$0.00
58,302.00
2713
Wccd Control -Res
City
2713A
Weed Control -Res (no spray)
City
2714
Weed Control-Gen
City
2714A
Weed Control -Gen (no spray)
City
2720
Irrigation
City
.
2750
Ulcer Pickup
City
5739.00
27500
Utter Pickup Deer
City
5289.00
2753
Utter Control
City
2760
Contour Control
City
2762.
Contour Control-RNV
City
9751
Investigation
County
511,449.48
512,136.45
Emergency Ca8out
County
528,090.00
829,775.40
Subtotal Road Maintenance
5987,111.81
5262,404.65
5755,751.00
.-...2•: 5: 4�= :I .,.ValleyStormwa ter 1Menagemen .`:V. ; .i., :t3;Iti:A:= :i=- ir.. i l,4TA: :::+
Traifir.Malntenancc; Activities'( n` -, .:_: x.,•1:�.w;�. tut: +.:: "7«i i)<r!f
9710
Orywell Repair
City
County
582,656.51
S645.00
9720
Drywe8 Cleenoul
Cily
County
5267,263.99
5283,299.83
5108,825,51
9730
Culvert Repair
City
5102,665.58
2644
TMS, Crosswalks a Mesgs
9740
Culvert Clenrnoul
Clly
535,882.00
2649
Weight Restriction Signing
9742
Swale Maintenance
City
1
2053
Striping -Pre & Clean •
9747
Curb, Gutter 8 inlet Repair
City
54,100.00
2654
Legend Truck - Prep & Cleanup
9750
Chasing Water
Courtly
55,494.16
55,823.81
51,866.00
County
Purrs Repair
5981,647.73
51,493.00
2844
Road Maintenance Legends
_ County
Disposal
•
_ 5778.00
4201
Sign Vandalism
County
Stormwater Maintenance Total
55,494.16
55,823.81
52,514.00
S:;;;1;42:7
Traifir.Malntenancc; Activities'( n` -, .:_: x.,•1:�.w;�. tut: +.:: "7«i i)<r!f
2641
TMS, Sign Maintenance
County
582,656.51
587,615.90
555,504.00
2642
2643
TMS, Signal Maintenance
County
5267,263.99
5283,299.83
5108,825,51
8260.184.00
565,037.00
TMS, Striping
County
5102,665.58
2644
TMS, Crosswalks a Mesgs
County
830,827.12
541,155,75
535,882.00
2649
Weight Restriction Signing
County
51,786.52
81,893.72
562,248.40
2053
Striping -Pre & Clean •
Coun
5505.51
5631.24
54,100.00
2654
Legend Truck - Prep & Cleanup
County
5353.00
2843
Road Maintenance Striping
County
51,843,137.49
5981,647.73
51,493.00
2844
Road Maintenance Legends
_ County
_ 5778.00
4201
Sign Vandalism
County
530,326.00
42021Accidenl
Repair- Signs
County
58,650.00
4203
Accidont Repair- Signals
_ County
54,396.00
Traffic Maintenance Total 5493,795.23 $523,422.95 5486,701.00
2606 Approved Multi -year County Contract
Multi -year Budget and Transition Plan
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Exhibit 2
2008 Restricted Budget Submittal
2008 Approved Budget
51,401,466.00
51,014,466.00
Road Maintenance Tacks
5087,111.81
5262,404.65
5755,751.00
Stormwater Maintenance Tasks
S5,494.16
55,823.81
$2,514.00
Traffic Maintenance Tasks
S493,795.23
3523,422.85
5486,703.00
Management Overhead cii 19%
5282,416.23
5150,413,77
5236,543.92
Administrative Overhead @ 5%
574,320.06
539,592.57
562,248.40
Contingency
CI1y.Maintonancefinspectors" -•,
t
Total
51,843,137.49
5981,647.73
81,543,760.32
2606 Approved Multi -year County Contract
Multi -year Budget and Transition Plan
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Exhibit 2
2008 Restricted Budget Submittal
2008 Approved Budget
51,401,466.00
51,014,466.00
City of Spokane
Street Funding Committee
Last Updated on 3/25/2008
Citizens Street Fund Committee
Gerald A. Anderson Balboa Council Chuck Kearney Balboa Council
Sid Bankey Balboa Council Rod Minarik City of Spokane. Neighborhood Services
Bob Beaumier City of Spokane, Legal Dave Nakagawara City of Spokane. Engineering Services
Roger Flint City of Spokane, Public Works & Utilities Larry Neil City of Spokane, Streets
Al French City Council Member Clay Schueman North Indian Trail Council
Collette Greenwood City of Spokane, Management & Budget Mike Taylor Taylor Engineering
Dallas Hawkins All City Traffic Committee Bob Turner City of Spokane, Engineering Services
Kathie Hawkins All City Traffic/Trans Committee
City Staff Members:
Dick Raymond. Dick Cook, Lars Hendron, Chrissie Deibel, Marshall Thompson, and Brenda
Robidoux.
Customer Requirements
y ,1 - . dd..W A
4Customer Satisfaction
4Be Equitable
.Sustained Funding
Restore Trust
4Get the Job Done
Best Practices
. JNon- "Raidable"
.Comprehensive Program
•
•
•
•
•
■■ Use vs. Property Ownership
7► Utility Charge vs. Periodic Bonds
l im• Street Money goes to Streets
t o• Closer Review of Performance
7 Oversight Committee
7 Dedicated Funding
l imm• Adds Scheduled Reconstruction
Objectives
• Get streets repaired and restored
• Devise reliable funding mechanism
• Equitable assessment
• Comprehensive Solution
Operations
Maintenance
Scheduled Reconstruction
• Sustained and predictable revenues
How Fee is Determined
Base Fee
Based on Access to the
Street system. The
benefit of police /fire
rescue, deliveries,
garbage pick up, and
other services is of
value to all users
Trip Fee
Based on ITE trip
generation tables for a
variety of uses. Bigger
trip generators pay
bigger fees.
Base Fee
+ Trip Fee
Utility Charge
Street Utility
Fee Allocation by Percentage
Light lnriit•trt: +I
I:�'t.lr'1rs.�i
Sample ITE Trip Generation Values
ak = 5 trips ptr d :y
IN)) .tigFt Building
=
PIT.- mit alOated for'Paarr !ry Rat"
(� r Nttirc k- St t
1 ,,,: n .t ell
_
0 0 •
Street Utility
Fee Allocation by Percentage
Others
74%
Trip Fee
Residential
26%
Residential %
55% '
In aggregate,
Residential pays 36%
Non - Residential pays 64%
Base Fee
Others
45%
, . Eapense 1
Do Hu Aiii oun „
Street Maintenance
$5,024,564
General Services
Design & Operations
Signal & Lighting
Signs & Markers
P arking Enforcement
Street Lighting
Street Cleaning
Bridge Maintenance
Ice & Snow Control
$15,621,401
TOTAL
$20,645,965
Existing Street Department Expenses
•Additional $8.0 Million
needed: 7.0 Million in
Capital Maintenance
and 1.0 Million for
additional employees
for Street Maintenance
Street Department Revenue Shift
Current Sources
Unfunded Improvements
City General Fund
MVFT
First Quarter REET
Street Cleaning - Storm Water
Arterial Street
Parking Meter Fund
Misc Service & Revenue
Street Department Reserves
TOTAL
9,152,273
3,200,000
3,400,000
523,367
1,300,000
300,000
1,587,128
1,183,197
20,645.965
r
Trip Fees '
Base Fees "
MVFT
First Quarter REET
Street Cleaning - Storm Water
Parking Meter Fund
Misc Service & Revenue
Stay in Capital Program
Artenal Street Fund "'
"Street Maintenance, Design & Operations, Signal & Lighting, Bridge Maintenance, Street Repair Backlog
'"* General Services, Signs & Markings, Parking Enforcement, Street Lighting, Street Cleaning, Ice & Snow
"a Arterial Street Fund was used to cover operating expenses. It may revert back to Capital Programs in the future.
22,199, 877
9,435, 593
3,200,000
3,400,000
523,367
300,000
1, 587,128
TOTAL 40,645,965
_f P,i,lilll
New Street Utility Budget
ional
on Added
vl oney
apital
B acklog
Addit
4 imm $8.0 Milli
4..■ New r
for C
Repair ]
111111ifilliNIVIM.
- Illim°411
Street Maintenance
$13,024,564
Street Repair Backlog
$12,000,000
General Services
Design & Operations
Signal & Lighting
Signs & Markers
P arking Enforcement
Street Lighting
Street Cleaning
Bridge Maintenance
Ice & Snow Control
$15,621,401
TOTAL
$40,645,965
New Street Utility Budget
ional
on Added
vl oney
apital
B acklog
New Street Utility Revenues
Existing Revenue Sources (Trip):
• Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax
• First Quarter REET
New Revenue Sources
• New Trip Fee:
Existing Revenue Sources (Base):
• First Quarter REET
• Clean Water Funds
• Service & Revenue
• Parking Meter Fund Allocation
Base Sub - Total:
New Revenue Sources
• New Base Fee:
trip Sub - Total:
Trip Total:
Base Total:
$3,200,000
$1,020,000
$4,220,000
$22,199,877
$26,419,877
$2,380,000
$523,367
$1,587,128
$300,000
$4,790,495
$9,435,593
$14,226,088
iiniii
General Obligation Bond
Gas Tax
Street Utili
20 Year
Program
Amounts
$600 M
Backlog
$400 M
Backlog
$400 M
Backlog
Average
Monthly
Cost to
Citizen
($30.65) Total Cost
(per $100,000 assessed property value)
($31.16)
(avg monthly per vehicle *)
($10.35)
(Single Family Home)
Total
Backlog
Payout
$1,050 M
$400 M
$400 M
Other
Issues
-Assumes borrowing at 6%
•Issuing debt for all $600M up
front
•Straight line amount for 20 years
-Fixed rate loses
money to inflation
•County -wide tax
requirement
•Requires tax at 10
times the allowable
rate
• "Raidable"
•Legislative
enhancements
required
-Reduction of
Utility Tax by
roughly one half
current rate
Relative Cost Comparison
*1995-2000: Highway Statistics (Washington, DC: Annual issues), table VM -1.
Legal and Legislative
Challenges
• Codification/
Statutory Model
• Flat fee limits
• Use of ITE data
• Health and Safety
• Rate reduction
• Grievance process
• Segregated fiends
• No exemptions for
government
• Avoid adverse legal
History
• Incorporate
specificity in
purpose
Key Benefits
• Solve 30 year street repair dilemma
• Restore the streets to proper condition
• Create an equitable program
• Provide predictable, sustained revenue
• Fund a comprehensive approach
• Provide for best practices
• Provide for accountability
Next Steps
• Council elects to pursue Street Utility
• Lobby legislature
• Lead broad based coalition of cities for
enactment and legal defense fund.
• Form Spokane Street Utility