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Spokane Valley Incorporation Study
Summary
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City of Spokane Valley
The new City of Spokane Valley is bounded on the west by the City of Spokane and on the
east by Hodges Road approximately one -half mile ease of the newly formed City of Liberty
Lake (Map 1). The proposed City's current estimated population is 80,700 and is projected
to grow to a population of 89,425 in ten years. The new city boundaries encompass about
thirty -eight square miles.
Type of Government
The type of government selected for the new city is classified as a non - charter code city.
Code cities follow the Optional Municipal Code (RCW 35A) with the essential difference
between a charter and non - charter code city is that a charter code city can provide for an
individualized plan of government with a unique administrative structure, whereas a non -
charter code city must choose one of the forms of government provided and are governed by
statutory provisions.
Form of Government
The City of Spokane Valley will have a council - manager form of government. This form of
government has seven council members elected by the voters. Either the council may elect
a council member to serve as mayor and chair of the council or the city council may, by
resolution, submit a proposition to the voters to designate the person elected to council
position "one" as the chair of the council. If the proposition is approved, at all subsequent
general elections, the person elected to position one becomes council chair and the city's
mayor. Because the "mayor" continues to be a council member, however, the only elective
position under a council- manager form remains that of council member.
The elected officials must be residents of the city for one year and are elected for a four -
year term. Until a salary ordinance is passed, the salaries are restricted to $500 per month
plus expenses for the Mayor and $400 per month plus expenses for the council members.
The council appoints a person to the position of "city manager ". The city manager is the
Chief Executive Officer of the city and the head of the administrative branch of the city's
government. Appointments of all department heads, officers, and employees are made by
the city manager.
Under a council - manager form of government, two positions must be appointed by the
council: City Clerk and Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Legal Counsel must be provided for
either by appointment or by contract.
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Background of Spokane Valley Incorporation
Government alternatives for the Spokane Valley have been proposed and discussed for many
years, dating back to the 1950s. In the late 1970s, there were a number of Valley residents
who began to look at the issue of incorporation as a means for self- government. In 1984,
the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce published Directions for Tomorrow: Local
Government in the Spokane Valley on local government options for Valley residents.
Table 1: Comparison of Past Incorporation Proposals
• 1987 1990 1993 1995 2001 -
Land Area (square mites) 55 75 50 33 38
Population 78,200 91,200 76,700 64,800 80,700
Housing Units 32,349 34,992 30,929 25,600 32,280
Population Density (persons /sq nri) 1,422 1,216 1,534 1,963 2,124
Taxable Assessed Value (million) $2,160.0 $2,364.3 $2,096.6 $2,500.3 $3,952.5
1987 Spokane Valley Incorporation Proposal
In 1985, the Committee for Incorporation was formed and proposed the incorporation of the
City of Spokane Valley as a new city in Spokane County. A Notice of intention to
incorporate the Spokane Valley was submitted to and subsequently filed by the Washington
State Boundary Review Board for Spokane County on July 3, 1985. On November 9, 1985,
following a series of public hearings on the proposal, the Board approved the proposal with
modified boundaries.
Before the incorporation proposal was placed on the ballot, the Board's decision was
challenged in Spokane County Superior Court by a consortium of affected entities. One of
the principal reasons for the suit was the consortium's claim that the Board had reached its
decision without sufficient information, particularly financial information. On September
22, 1986, the Court found in favor of the consortium, remanding the issue back to the
Boundary Review Board for further consideration.
A report entitled Fiscal and Service Analysis of the Proposed City of Spokane Valley was
then prepared. Following publication of this document in September 1987, the Board held
three public hearings in the Spokane Valley. After reviewing the report and considering the
factors and objectives of the state law for Boundary Review Boards, the Board voted to deny
the proposal on December 9, 1987.
1990 City of Chief Joseph Proposal
In February 1990, a Notice of Intention for incorporation of the Spokane Valley as the City
of Chief Joseph was submitted to the Washington State Boundary Review Board for Spokane
County. The Boundary Review Board filed the Notice of Intention on March 9, 1990. A
report entitled Chief Joseph In St was prepared and published in July 1990.
After four public hearings on the incorporation, the Boundary Review Board deliberated on
the proposal and recommended against the incorporation. The state law had changed and
Boundary Review Boards could no longer deny a proposal if the population was over 7,500;
the Board's decision was limited to approve as submitted, modify the proposal by up to ten
percent of the and area, or recommend against the proposal. With the change in the state
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law, even though the Board recommended against the proposal, the incorporation was
placed on the ballot.
The issue was brought to an election in November 1990 and was defeated by a large margin.
It needed a simple majority to pass but received only 34 percent of the vote. State law
requires that if an incorporation ballot receives less than 40 percent of the vote, three years
must elapse before art incorporation may be placed on the ballot again. November 1993 was
the earliest that the incorporation could be placed on the ballot.
1993 Spokane Valley Incorporation Proposal
Proponents for the Spokane Valley incorporation continued their efforts and a petition was
circulated in early 1993 for another proposal to incorporate. In the proposal, the
boundaries encompassed less land area and a smaller population. The Boundary Review
Board held several public hearings and after deliberation, again recommended to deny the
proposal because of the large amount of rural land included. The Board's decision was
appealed because a request for modification to exclude the Kaiser and Spokane Industrial
Park property was not approved. Both the Superior Court and later the Court of Appeals
upheld the Board's decision and the matter went on the ballot in April 1994. The proposal
was defeated but received 44 percent of the vote so that the matter could be placed on the
ballot without any time restrictions.
1995 Spokane Valley Incorporation Proposal
Inspired by the 1993 election results, the proponents again initiated the incorporation
process. A Notice of Intention for the incorporation was filed on January 12, 1995. The
Boundary Review Board held a public hearing on the proposal on February 13, 1995. The
matter was placed on the ballot in May of 1995 and was again defeated at the polls. The
vote for incorporation was greater than forty percent in favor, which enabled the proposal
to go on the ballot the following year.
1996 Cities of Opportunity and Evergreen Proposals
Immediately after the 1995 election, proposals to incorporate five separate cities in the
Spokane Valley were filed with the County. Proponents of two of the five cities submitted
petitions in a timely manner and the petitions were certified by the County Auditor. The
proposed cities of Opportunity and Evergreen were scheduled for public hearings before the
Boundary Review Board on February 26th and 29th, 1996, respectively. The incorporations
went to the voters, but received less than forty percent of the vote, preventing another
election for three years.
2000 City of Liberty Lake
Proponents for Spokane Valley incorporation had in the past included the Liberty Lake
community within its incorporation boundaries. In 1999, a committee was formed to look
at governance options for the Liberty Lake community. An incorporation of the area was
proposed in early 2000; was placed on the ballot in November 2000; and was approved by
the voters. The official incorporation date for the new City of Liberty Lake will be August
31, 2001.
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Existing Conditions in the Spokane Valley
Population The estimated 2002 population for the proposed City of Spokane Valley is
80,700 people. There are approximately 32,280 residential units. These numbers are based
upon the 2000 U.S. Census data updated with Spokane County residential building permit
information from April 2000 -2001. The population density for the new city would be 2,124
people per square mile based on a land area of 38 square miles. The tables are based on
2000 Census data for each city and show how the new city would compare to other cities in
Spokane County and Washington.
Table 3: Population Density of Spokane County Cities (2000)
Land Population
Name of City 2000 Population . Area Density
Spokane 195,629 59 3,315/sq mi
pokane Valley 80,700* 95 2,124/sq riti
Cheney 8,832 4 2,154 /sq mi
Airway Heights 4,500 5 900 /sq mi
Medical Lake 3,758 4 1,043 /sq mi
Deer Park 3,017 6 4 79 /sq mi
Millwood 1,649 1 2,356/sq mi
' 2001 population estimate
When analyzing population density, it is important to realize that concentrated
development can lead to greater efficiency, reduced fiscal and social costs, and potentially a
better quality of life. Population density can also be used to identify areas that are urban
character. Out of the twelve cities on the table below, the proposed City of Spokane Valley
has the lowest population density.
Table 4: Population Density of Washington Cities over 50,000
2000 Land Population
Name of City Population Area ' Density
Shoreline 53,025 12 4,418 /sq mi
Tacoma 193,556 49 3,942/sq mi
Federal Way 83,259 21 3,927/sq mi
Bellevue 109,569 31 3,534/sq rni
Spokane 195,629 59 3,315 /sq mi
Everett 91,488 28 3,279 /sq mi
Vancouver 143,560 44 3,240 /sq mi
Lakewood 58,211 19 3,063 /sq mi
Yakima 71,845 26 2,763 /sq mi
Kent 79,524 29 2,704 /sq mi
Bellingham 67,171 25 2,686/sq mi
Kennewick 54,693 25 2,187 /sq mi
Spokane Valley 80,700 38 2,124 /sq mi
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Projecting population growth into the future is exceedingly speculative and can be
particularly complicated considering all the potential constraints that could be imposed on
future growth. In order to estimate growth within the boundaries of proposed City of
Spokane Valley; the total population growth from 1990 to 2000 (9.7 %) was continued to
2010. Population projections for Spokane County and the City of Spokane were estimated as
a part of the growth management planning process. For the table below, the 1990 -2000
population growth rate was continued to 2010.
Table 5: 10 -year Population Projection for the Spokane Valley Incorporation Area
1990 2000 %Change 2010
Spokane County 361,333 417,939 13.5 453,881
Unincorporated Area 165,443 199,135 16.9 232,788
Incorporated Area 195,890 218,804 10.5 221,093
City of Spokane 177,165 195,629 9.4 214,018
S pokane Valley Incorporation Area 71,081 80,700 I 9.7 _ 89,425
Assessed Valuation
The proposed city has an estimated 2001 assessed value of real property of $3,952,562,092
This estimate of value is for taxable regular value and includes a component for personal
property and state assessed value and excludes certain taxable value exemptions. Table 6
compares assessed valuation and per capita assessed value to Washington cities with
populations of 50,000 or more.
Table 6: Per Capita Assessed Value of Washington Cities over 50,000
Name of City Assessed Valuation Per Capita Assessed Value
Bellevue $14,980,866,542 $136,725
Kent $6,468,268,324 $81,337
Everett $7,183,712,229 $78,521
Shoreline $3,708,147,323 $69,932
Vancouver $8,479,116,092 $59,063 1
Bellingham $3,932,604,474 $58,546
Federal Way $4,717,399,199 $56,659
Lakewood $2,968,214,814 $50,990
Tacoma $9,847,273,062 $50,875
Spokane Valley $3, 952, 562, 092 $48,978
Spokane $8,461,699,950 $43,254
Yakima $3,076,532,870 $42,822
Kennewick $2,261,626,148 $41,350
Land Use
The Spokane Valley incorporation area contains a typical mix of urban land uses as well as
rural and suburban uses (Map 5). Urban land uses in the Valley consist of single and multi-
family dwellings; recreational areas; light manufacturing; commercial, including many retail
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stores; professional office buildings; business parks; schools; and undeveloped and suitable
for residential, commercial and industrial growth. Rural and suburban land uses include low
density residential and agriculture.
The and use inventory information was compiled using aerial photos, windshield surveys,
and parcel data from the Spokane County Assessor's Office. In order to make better use of
the data, smaller areas within the incorporation boundaries were identified. These were
based upon the responses to the Valley Survey questions on community identity and on
observable physical and cultural features.
Spokane Valley Community Views
Survey of Residents: At the onset of the Spokane Valley Incorporation Study, a survey of
Spokane Valley residents was conducted with the cooperation of the Spokesman Review
newspaper. The survey attempted to identify Valley residents' satisfaction with existing
service providers, service levels, community identity, and governance options. The results
were used in determining staffing levels for a new city, assumptions for service providers,
boundaries of neighborhoods and communities within the Valley, and priorities of residents
for future capital projects.
The survey was prepared by the Incorporation Study staff and published in the Valley Voice edition of
the Spokesman Review in November 2000. Five hundred responses were received and the results were
compiled and analyzed as shown on Table 8 on the following page. A score of 1 indicates a high level
of satisfaction with the service provided; a score of 2 indicates an acceptable level; and a score of 3
indicates that residents are unsatisfied with the service provided.
Open -Ended Questions
In addition to the quantifiable responses on the survey, open -ended questions were asked
regarding the most positive change in the Valley, most negative change, and biggest
concern with the development of the Valley. Some of the responses from the survey are
summarized below:
What do you think has been the most positive change in the Spokane Valley?
By a large majority, citizens listed investment in roads, with new additions and improvements to
the freeway and road system, as the most positive change in the Spokane Valley. Over one
hundred respondents noted the freeway improvements and widening of 1 -90, and the new
Evergreen Road Exchange. Additional new roads were mentioned by over ninety citizens, who
listed both the Valley Couplet and the Argonne railroad overpass at Trent Road as important
projects.
Business and commercial growth received the second largest response as being a positive change
in the Spokane Valley. Although most mentioned the Spokane Valley Mall, others mentioned
various new commercial developments that have brought businesses and services that they no
longer have to go to Spokane to find.
Citing their pleasure in maintaining natural areas, a few people mentioned the development of
the Dishman Hills Natural Area and the Mirabeau Point area as positive developments for the
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Valley. Others indicated the recreational facilities created by the construction of the Centennial
Trail and the Mirabeau PointJYMCA complex were their picks for the most positive changes.
Table 8: Spokane Valley Surve Results
SERVICE • SAT ISFACTION
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Transportation
Traffic Movement X
Public Transit Service X
• Sidewalks X
Bike and Pedestrian Trails X
Pedestrian Access to Schools X
Planning and Land Use
Quality of Planning for Growth X
Land Use Regulations X
Enforcement of Zonin Violations X
Quality of New Development X
Land Use Decision- making Process X
Sign and Billboard Regulations X
Environment
Noise Levels X
Visual and Aesthetic •uality X
Air Quality X
Protection of Natural Areas X
Protection of Shorelines X
Sense of Community
Community Events and Gatherings X
Employment Opporttiii.ities X
Arts and Cultural Events X
Preservation of Historic Sites/Buildings X
Parks and Open Space
Availability of Parks /Open Space X
Quality of Parks and Open Space X
Quality of Recreation Facilities X
Public Safety
Enforcement of Safe Traffic Speeds Y
Fire Protection X
Sheriff Response Time X
Safe to Walk in your Neighborhood X
Neighborhood Crime Rate X
Animal Control X
Utility Services
Sewer Service and Availability X
Water Service X
Garbage Service X
Street Cleaning X
Snow Removal X
Street Repair and Maintenance X
Street Lighting X
Stormwater Control/Flooding X
Community Services
Library :Services and Facilities X
Sho in X
Schools X
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Nearly fifty respondents listed sewer construction as a slow, but positive development. A
few mentioned improvements in other services, such as police or fire, but the availability of
medical services did receive a few positive responses.
Government was mentioned several times as bringing positive changes to the Valley. Some
mentioned their satisfaction with the fiscal responsibility shown by the current County
Commissioners.
What do you think has been the most negative change in the Spokane Valle
Overwhelmingly, respondents to the survey listed uncontrolled and poorly managed business,
commercial and residential growth, and the resultant traffic problems they have caused, as the
most negative change in the Spokane Valley. Many residents expressed their discouragement
concerning the continued lack of use of the University City Mall and the closure of dozens of
businesses along the Sprague corridor. The proliferation of new businesses and strip malls being
built, while dozens of commercial and retail stores remain vacant, was viewed by some as
leading to urban sprawl.
A few residents surveyed indicated that rapid growth has brought increased crime, heavy traffic,
poor air quality, loss of natural habitat and a reduced quality of life to them. They expressed
their displeasure with the small, clustered, gated developments, too many apartment complexes,
and the small lot size in new subdivisions.
Other respondents mentioned environmental concerns, such as not enough protection for the
aquifer and danger to the river from pollution and increased shoreline building. Loss of natural
habitat with resultant negative effects on wildlife and quality of life was a concern expressed by
others.
Do you feel a sense of community in the Spokane Valle
Although greatly outnumbered, a few residents felt positive about their sense of community,
either through their schools or conm.nmunity events. Valleyfest, a fall community event, was listed
by rnany as giving a sense of community. Others mentioned the :Dishman Hills Association, the
Centennial Trail, the Mirabeau POint/YMCA complex and the Spokane Valley Mall as providing
new ties for Valley residents and offering great hope for future cultural events.
Those few positives aside, the overwhelming majority of Spokane Valleyites responded that they
do not feel a sense of community. While a few voiced the opinion that they relate to Spokane
County, many others felt they are a part of the City of Spokane. Still others revealed that
although they do not feel they are affiliated with Spokane, they believe they have to go into the
City of Spokane to find any cultural opportunities.
Rather than feeling part of another larger community, a few responding felt that a cohesive,
community- defining element is missing in the Spokane Valley. Some reasons proposed for this
deficiency in sense of community included: lack of a civic center and other meeting places, lack
of events, both community and cultural, and lack of communication about community and
cultural events.
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Steering Committee
The Incorporation Study team selected Spokane Valley residents who indicated on the
survey a willingness to participate to a Spokane Valley Incorporation Study Steering
Committee. The Steering Committee included a mix of residents from eighteen to over
sixty -five, men and women, living in all areas of the Valley, and not having been involved
in incorporation efforts in the past. Fifteen members were originally included and, in
addition, the incorporation proponent and the chair of the Spokane Valley Chamber of
Commerce Governance Committee were included. The Steering Committee met five times
from January 2001 through June 2001 and reviewed preliminary budget proposals, staffing
levels, potential revenue sources, and community identification. Based upon the comments
and suggestions, the staff formulated assumptions for a new city budget, acceptable levels
of taxation, and service providers.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
The proposed incorporation area is served by a large number of public agencies and private
companies. In addition to the services provided by county, federal and state agencies, there
are various local taxing districts that have jurisdiction within this area. These
governmental units are:
Spokane County: Within general government are the legislative, administrative, budget
and support services. Judicial and legal include the district courts, superior courts,
prosecutor's office, and public defender's office. The public safety function of Spokane
County includes the Sheriffs department, corrections, probation, and jail. Other
departments within the County include planning; building and code enforcement;
hearing examiner; parks, recreation and fairgrounds; animal control; noxious weed
control; geographic information services; community development; and public works
including engineering, wastewater management, solid waste management, stormwater
management, and transportation.
City of Spokane: Water and sewer service and wastewater treatment.
Sp Purpose Districts:
Fire Protection: Spokane County Fire District 1
Schools: Central Valley School District No. 356
East Valley School District No. 361
West Valley School District No. 363
Spokane School District No. 81
Library: Spokane County Library District
Water Purveyors:
Consolidated Irrigation District No. 19
Vera Irrigation District No. 15
Trentwood Irrigation District No. 3
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Model Irrigation District No. 18
Carnhope Irrigation District No. 7
Hutchinson Irrigation District No. 16
Orchard Avenue Irrigation District No. 6
Pasadena Park Irrigation District No. 17
Spokane County Water District No. 3
Irvin Water District No. 6
East Spokane Water District No. 1
Solid Waste Collection: Waste Management of Spokane
Private Water Purveyors:
Modern Electric Company
Holiday Trailer Court
Hutton Settlement
Pinecroft Mobile Home Park
Kaiser - Trentwood
Spokane Industrial Park
County -wide Authorities:
Spokane Transit Authority
Spokane Regional Transportation Council
Spokane County Health District
Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority
Noxious Weed Control Board
State of Washington:
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Department of Transportation
The services provided by these entities are normally referred to as "municipal ", that is, they
are usually performed by a city within a city's jurisdictional boundaries. Cities require that
these services be provided at a higher level than rural areas. Law enforcement would be an
example of a municipal service now being provided to the Spokane Valley by the County.
County services such as the Coroner, Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Superior Court,
Prosecutor, Public Defender, and District Courts are performed county -wide in both
incorporated and unincorporated and are therefore considered "non- municipal ". These
services will not be affected to the same degree as municipal services. The provision of
educational services is another non - municipal service that will not be directly affected by
incorporation of a new city.
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS
New City Expenditures
Based upon the description of each municipal service in Part III, an example of a new city
budget was developed. The following section represents an allocation of resources to
specific functions to provide the basic municipal services to the new city during the first
full year of operations using 2001 costs as a base. There are many options available both as
to who provides the service and also as to the way the services are organized. This budget
is provided as an example.
The ultimate decision as to the types of service provided, the levels of service and the
choice of service provider for each function will depend on the priorities established by the
new city council. The hypothetical budget that has been created was done using
conservative amounts for both revenues (low) and expenditures (high) in order to test the
financial feasibility of the incorporation.
The expenditure budget is divided into two sections, the first are departments, which would
be created and staffed by city employees, and the second group is services that by their
nature may require substantial study or capital outlay to provide internally. Many newly
incorporated cities have contracted with the county in which they are located to provide
these services; some cities continue to contract for services while others have decided after
a period of years to bring some service in- house. This budget proposes contracting with
Spokane County for these services.
In compiling this budget many resources were used including budgets from other
Washington cities of similar size including Federal Way, Kent, Everett, Bellevue, Yakima,
Lakewood, Vancouver, and Spokane to analyze costs of providing service including staffing
levels along with the overall scope of services provided.
Spokane County departments were interviewed extensively to determine the cost of service
currently being provided to the area to be incorporated. It became apparent that most
departments other than the Road Department, County Jail and the Sewer Utility did not
have the capability to unit cost their service to a specific area within the County. Therefore,
many departmental costs are estimates of the percentage of resources allocated to the area.
There is now an effort within the County to develop methodologies to more accurately track
the expenditure of resources on a geographic basis and data should be available if and when
the new city desires to negotiate for services with the County.
Table 13, on the following page, is an example of a new city budget.
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Table 13: New City Budget
Expense ' . . 2001 2003
Mayor /Council $150,842 $156,455
City Manager $281,919 $298,564
City Clerk $160,062 $169,396
City Attorney /Prosecutor $510,128 $540,016
Human Resources /Risk Management $303,477 $321,416
Finance $482,205 $510,417
Plannin• $481,669 $509,849
Information Services $377,885 $400,018
Tempor. Help $91,250 $93,988
General Administrative $236,845 $251,056
Total City Departments $3,076,282 $3,251,173
Municipal /District Court $1,792,732 $1,900,296
Probation $276,682 $293,283
Public Defender $463,413 $491,218
Sheriff $12,236,273 $12,970,449
Corrections (Geiger) $1,223,539 $1,296,951
Jail $997,831 $1,057,701
Animal Control $284,887 $301,980
Engineering Administration $3,063,000 $3,246,780
Street Maintenance $4,065,250 $4,309,165
Sewer Connection Subsidy $2,960,000 $2,960,000
Building and Code Enforcement $805,401 $853,725
Hearing Examiner $81,529 $86,421
Parks $891,964 $945,482
GIS $70,318 $74,537
Total Contracted Services $29,212,319 $30,787,988
SCAPCA $135,000 $143,100
State DOT $300,000 $318,000
Total Other Services $435,000 $461,100
Total City Budget $32,724,101 $34,500,262
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City Revenues
The financial and tax information presented below is intended to provide the types of
revenue sources available to new cities and estimates of the amount that could be generated
from each source. If projected expenditures are less than revenues currently generated in
the new city boundaries, additional revenue sources will not be assumed. However, if
projected expenditures are greater than the amount of revenue currently generated in the
new city boundaries, additional revenue sources will be needed to balance the new city
budget.
Table 14: Revenues Available to the New City
Revenue Source 2001 2002 • 2003 2004 . 2005 - 1
Property Taxes $6,340,168 $6,521,970 $6,705,589 $6,891,045 $7,078,356
Sales Tax $14,311,514 $14,669,302 $15 ,256,074 $15,866,317 $16,500,970
Criminal Justice $1,036,694 $1,078,162 $1,121,288 $1,166,140 $1,212,785
Franchise Fees $385,000 $404,250 $424,463 $445,686 $467,970
Gambling Taxes $875,000 $875,000 $875,000 $875,000 $875,000
Admissions Tax $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Building Permits $894,890 $939,634 $986,616 $1,035,947 $1,087,744
Planning Fees $125,000 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000
State - shared
Revenues $2,099,007 $2,119,157 $2,139,501 $2,160,041 $2,180,777
Grants $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Fines and Forfeits $1,501,575 $1,516,591 $1,531,757 $1,547,074 $1,562,545
Interest Earnings $175,000 $180,250 $185,658 $191,227 $196,964
Total Revenues $27,668,847 $28,449,065 $29,365,288 $30,312,249 $31,191,146
Tourism • 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Hotel /Mote1 Tax $400,000 $412,000 $424,360 $437,091 $450,204
Capital 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Improvement
Arterial Gas Tax $596,820 $602,549 $608,334 $614,174 $620,070
Real Estate Excise
Tax (1" 1 /4 %) $845,798 $879,630 $914,815 $951,408 $989,464
Real Estate Excise
Tax (2" 1 /4 0 /0) $845,798 $879,630 $914,815 $951,408 $989,464
Total Capital
Improvement
Revenues $2,288,416 $2,361,810 $2,437,964 $2,516,990 $2,598,998
Special levies and property taxes for Fire District No. 1 and the Spokane County Library District are not included.
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Property Tax Revenue
The regular levy property tax is based upon the total assessed value of all taxable property
within the city boundaries multiplied by the city's annual levy rate. The assessed value of
taxable property is determined by the County Assessor. Taxable property includes land and
improvements; and can include certain personal property such as machinery, some business
equipment, and non - attached mobile homes. Specifically, it does not include household
goods or business inventories. It is an unrestricted tax to be used for any municipal purpose.
The maximum property tax levy for Washington State cities is $3.60 per thousand of taxable
assessed value. Of this, $1.50 is to be used for fire protection services, and $0.50 is to be used
for library services. If a city is annexed to either a fire district, a library district, or both, it
cannot levy those corresponding amounts.
For this study, it is assumed that the City of Spokane Valley annexes to both Fire District 1
and the Spokane County Library District. Therefore, the City of Spokane Valley's maximum
Regular Levy would be $1.60 per thousand of taxable assessed value.
The Spokane County Assessor's Office has estimated that the 2001 property tax revenues for
the proposed incorporation area are $6,340,168. This is projected to increase to $7,078,356
in 2005 because of the general growth in the community's assessed value and new
construction.
Property Tax — Excess Levy
A property tax levy in addition to the one cited immediately above also can be imposed by a
municipality either to pay the debt service on a voter - approved or Council - approved
( "councilmanic ") municipal bond, or can be imposed for a voter - approved annual
maintenance and operation levy. Usually, such an excess levy is imposed in order to
finance a major public improvement or land acquisition.
Leasehold Excise Tax
Can apply to the lease or rent amount a private entity pays to occupy space in a publicly -
owned building (or use of land). There was no revenue assumed to be generated from this
source.
Sales Tax Revenue
A sales and use tax is applied to all qualifying retail sales in Washington State. Qualifying
sales include tangible personal property (except groceries and prescription drugs) and certain
personal services, and the tax is applied to the selling price. In the Spokane Valley, which is
part of the Spokane County Transportation Benefit Area, the retail sales tax is 8.1 percent.
A portion of the total saes tax is considered the "local" sales tax. In unincorporated areas,
this amount is imposed by the county and accrues to its benefit. In incorporated cities, the
local portion is levied by that city. Eighty-five percent of the local portion accrues to the
city, but the remaining fifteen percent is remitted to the county in which the city is located.
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The local sales tax is 1.0 percent. In the Spokane Valley, this amount is currently imposed by
Spokane County. The City of Spokane Valley could impose this same 1.0 percent tax to
replace what is imposed by Spokane County, though the City would only be able to receive
eighty -five percent of the amount, the balance accruing to Spokane County.
The net effect to the consumer is zero, since the local rate would be the same and the
Spokane Valley levy would replace and not add to the total sales tax. The revenue generated
from this source is unrestricted and can be used for any municipal purpose.
The Spokane County Budget Office estimated the retail sales tax that would be generated in
the incorporation area. With the deduction of the fifteen percent that the County receives,
the sales tax revenue to the new city for 2001 would be $14,311,514. Growth of that annual
collection for 2002 and beyond is based upon general inflationary growth in the amount
currently collected and new sales tax revenue attributable to increased business activity.
This is projected to increase to $16,903,432 in 2005.
Criminal Justice
On a county -by- county basis, voters were given the option in 1990 to approve the imposition
of a 0.1 percent sales tax for the benefit of criminal justice purposes. Voters in Spokane
County approved this sales tax for all qualifying transactions, whether they occur in cities or
unincorporated Spokane County.
By statute, ten percent of the total amount remitted to the county is retained by that county
for its own criminal justice purposes. The remaining ninety percent is divided between the
county and the cities in that county on a per capita basis.
The City of Spokane Valley would not need to enact any special legislation to benefit from
this sales tax, since the tax already has been approved by the voters of Spokane County.
The estimated revenue for 2001 is $1,036,694 increasing to $1,212,785 in 2005.
State - Shared Revenues
The State of Washington generates a number of revenues that it distributes partially to
jurisdictions in the state on a per capita basis and retains the rest. The City of Spokane Valley
would not need to enact any special legislation to receive these revenues.
General purpose revenues to be refunded by the state are estimated to be $2,099,007 in 2001
and are projected to increase to $2,180,777 in 2005; and the arterial gas tax which is limited
to road projects is projected to increase from $596,820 in 2001 to $620,070 in 2005.
Hotel /Motel Tax
Local jurisdictions can impose a special tax of up to 2.0 percent on the charges for lodging
at hotels, motels, private campgrounds, RV parks, and similar facilities on stays lasting up
to 30 days. This tax is a part of the 8.1 percent sales tax collected, and the State
reimburses 2.0 percent of the 6.0 percent sales tax that it receives. Use of the revenues is
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restricted to purposes that promote tourist- related activities. Revenues of $400,000 are
projected for 2001 and are expected to increase to $450,204 in 2005.
Business and Occupation Tax
Although, not imposed by any cities in eastern Washington, this revenue source allows for a
certain degree of responsiveness to local jurisdictions. Unlike many municipal revenues,
which are derived by affixing a certain tax or fee to a readily - identifiable base, business and
occupation taxes can be based upon gross business income, or other rational factors; and
can differentiate between different classes of business provided every business in such a
class is assessed on the same basis.
This source of revenue was not considered for the City of Spokane Valley and therefore, an
estimate of potential revenues was not calculated.
Utility Tax
In Washington State, cities are statutorily authorized to levy utility taxes but counties are
not. Therefore, the Spokane Valley does not pay local utility taxes at this time because, as
a part of unincorporated Spokane County, such taxes cannot be levied.
Local utility taxes can be applied to any private utility operating within the boundaries of
the city, and to public utilities provided that the public utility is an enterprise of the city
itself. No city can legally tax a public utility that is its own special purpose district. For
example, the City of Spokane Valley cannot levy a utility tax on the many water districts
within its boundaries.
A city's local utility tax levy can range up to 6.0 percent on private utilities. There is no
established utility tax rate limit on city -owned public utilities. The city's tax is levied upon
the utility provider and is based upon the gross revenue the utility provider derived from
sales within the city. The private utilities in turn are authorized to collect an amount equal
to the tax from its customers.
For the Spokane Valley, the following utilities could be charged up to six percent in a utility
tax with the amount for each percentage listed.
Table 15: Utility Tax Revenue Rates
1 %Tax 2% Tax 3 °lo Tax 4 %Tax .5% Tax 6 %Tax
Electricity $427,000 $854,000 $1,281,000 $1,708,000 $2,135,000 $2,562,000
Natural Gas $173,600 $347,200 $520,800 $694,400 $868,000 $1,041,600
Telephone $453,600 $907,200 $1,360,800 $1,814,400 $2,268,000 $2,721,600
Cable TVA $77,000
Refuse $104,728 $209,456 $314,184 $418,912 $523,640 $628,368
1 Spokane County currently assesses a five percent cable television franchise fee; a one percent
utility tax could be assessed in addition to this by the new city.
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Gambling Tax
Gambling activity as reported to the Washington State Gambling Commission is the basis for
this revenue source. The maximum rate varies from two to twenty percent depending upon
the nature of the activity (amusement games to card rooms), and the base is the gross
receipts the business derives from the activity. Taxes collected must be used to offset costs
a jurisdiction incurs to enforce such
Spokane County currently collects $1,000,000 in gambling taxes in the Spokane Valley. The
study assumes that the same rate of tax would be levied; however, with the impact of
Native American casinos, it was assumed that the gaming activity in the incorporation area
would decrease, lowering gambling taxes collected to $875,000 annually.
Admissions Tax
The City of Spokane Valley has the option of imposing a tax of up to five percent on
admissions. The tax collected can be used for any municipal purpose. Counties cannot
impose an admission tax, therefore one is not being collected at this time. It was assumed
that $100,000 annually could be generated by this source in the Spokane Valley.
Planning and Building Permit Fees
Local jurisdictions can charge a fee for special services, such as those services associated
with planning, zoning, and development. For the Spokane Valley, fees were assumed to be
the same as Spokane County's current fee structure. This would provide $125,000 from
planning fees and $894,890 in building permit fees in revenue to the new city.
Franchise Fees
A franchise fee of up to five percent can be imposed by either counties or cities on the gross
receipts of cable television providers in the jurisdiction. This would generate $385,000 in
revenue in 2001, increasing to $467,970 in 2005.
Business Licensing Fee
Local jurisdictions can charge a fee to license all businesses that operate in the jurisdiction.
There are no set guidelines for these fees. Some jurisdictions charge only a modest amount
in order to track business activity in their jurisdiction. Others charge a sizable licensing fee
in place of a business and occupation tax. Still others require licenses only from those
businesses that have special regulatory issues associated with them, such as taxi services or
pawn shops. The taxes collected can be used for any municipal purpose. It was assumed
that a business license fee would not be collected.
Fines and Forfeits
Every city collects a certain amount in fines and forfeit revenues through the judicial
enforcement of its municipal code. The court system in Washington and the nation
operates according to a well- defined hierarchy, so the kinds of infractions, citations, and
other judicial proceedings that are within a city's purview is somewhat limited. In broad
terms, a city court handles primarily traffic infractions and criminal traffic citations, though
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some other cases such as certain domestic violence or misdemeanors also can be "city "
cases.
The maximum fine for each type of court filing is defined in State law. The amount that is
actually assessed, though, is decided by the judge - unless a person simply "pays the ticket"
without contest. Revenues collected can be used for any municipal purpose.
The level of filing activity for the Spokane Valley was based upon a percentage of Spokane
County as a whole. An estimate of revenues collected in 2001 is $1,501,575 increasing to
$1,562,545 in 2005.
Capital Expenses
Capital improvements are those investments a city makes in its physical infrastructure that
allow that city to improve its overall position for the future. These improvements could
include repair and construction of roads, acquisition and development of park lands,
construction of sewer lines and facilities, or development of structures to enhance
stormwater management. These investments are as important to a new city as the day -to-
day operations of the city. Because the returns to capital improvements are generally
received over a long period, and because the costs of these improvements are substantial, it
is important that a city plan these investments carefully. In fact, as required by the Growth
Management Act, the City of Spokane Valley is required to develop a six-year capital
improvement plan that conforms to the policies outlined in its comprehensive plan.
While it is not possible to know what a new city would develop as its comprehensive plan,
to give an idea of possible capital projects, those identified in the Capital Facilities Plan for
Spokane County area used. Some of the Spokane Valley projects identified in the Capital
Facilities Plan include parks, sewers, and roads as identified on Tables 16 through 19.
Spokane County plans to contribute over $20 million in local funds for park and sewer
projects in the next five years in the incorporation area and close to $20 million in local
funds in road projects.
Stormwater facilities have not been identified in the Capital Facility Plan because Spokane
County has not as of this time, committed to a capital facilities plan that will fund the
needed regional stormwater facilities.
Table 16: 2002 -2006 Planned Capital Improvements for Sewers
Sewer Project 1 Activity Total Cost Local Cost
Pasadena Park Sewer Construction $4,776,000 $1,579,000
4Voodlawn /Beverly Sewer Construction $3,141,000 $377,000
Hills
Chronicle Sewer Construction $2,296,000 $276,000
Minor sewer construction in conjunction with
Misc. Projects - 2002 County roads, maintenance projects, and repairs $400,000 $163,000
(80% of total budgeted)
Mansfield Sewer construction $246,000 1 $99,000
Pinecroft Sewer construction $116,000 $47,000
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Harrington Sewer construction $3,063,000 $1,220,000 I
Upriver Drive Sewer construction $2,097,000 $836,000
Minor sewer construction in conjunction with
Misc. Projects - 2003 County roads, maintenance projects, and repairs $400,000 $159,000
(80% of total budgeted)
Carnahan Sevier construction $2,385,000 $824,000
Weatherwood Sewer construction $3,166,000 $1,092,000
le Sewer construction $2,690,000 $928,000
Owens Sewer construction $411,000 $142,000
Veradale Sewer construction $2,619,000 $903,000
Minor sewer construction in conjunction with
Misc. Projects - 2004 County roads, maintenance projects, and repairs $400,000 $172,000
(80 °/o of total budgeted)
Mica Park Sewer construction $774,000 $293,000
Orchard Avenue Sewer construction $2,905,000 $1,099,000
Inland Sewer construction $685,000 $155,000
Parks Road Sewer construction $1,450,000 $550,000
Edgerton Sewer construction $3,497,000 $1,322,000
Minor sewer construction in conjunction with
Misc. Projects - 2005 County roads, maintenance projects, and repairs $400,000 $189,000
(80% of total budgeted)
Electric RR Sewer construction $3,021,000 $1,131,000
Veradale Heights Sewer construction $3,598,000 $1,348,000
Vera Terrace Sewer construction $2,232,000 $836,000
Upriver Terrace Sewer construction 82,694,000 8897,000
Minor sewer construction in conjunction with
Misc. Projects - 2006 County roads, maintenance projects, and repairs $400,000 $188,000
(80% of total budgeted)
Total Sewer S49,862,000 816,825,000
Table 17: 2002 -2006 Planned Capital Improvements for Parks
Parks Project 1 Activity _ ' Total Cost Local Cost
Valley Senior Center 1 Construct $1,868,000 $1,400,000
Valley Mission Park 1 Redevelopment 1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Centennial Trail Restrooms — Harvard, Flora, Mission Road $210,000 $210,000
Trailheads
Picnic Shelters Valley Mission, Edgecliff Parks $214,000 $214,000
Edgecliff Park Tennis Court $150,000 $150,000
Barker Road Trailhead Parking lot paving $350,000 i $350,000
Total Parks I $3,792,000 $3,324,000
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Table 18: 2002 Planned Spokane County Road Projects within Incorporation Area
Location • Project • • Total: Cost Locals Cost
16th Avenue Reconstruct to three -lanes with curbs
$253,000 $25,000
(State Route 27 to Sullivan) and sidewalks.
Valley Couplet Construct multi -lane road with curbs
(University to Evergreen) and sidewalks; remove islands and $6,733,000 $1,656,000
restripe.
Reconstruct and widen to three lanes;
Mission Avenue construct curbs and sidewalks; traffic
(McDonald to Sullivan) signal at McDonald; overlay; $3,010,000 $602,000
preliminary engineering; right of way;
construction.
Evergreen Road Reconstruct and widen to three lanes; 81,274,000 $255,000
(16th Ave to 2nd Ave) preliminary engineering; right of way.
Park Road /BNSF Reconstruct and separate road and
(Indiana to Montgomery railroad grades; preliminary $100,000 $40,000
Ave) engineerin�c ; right of way.
16th Avenue Reconstruct as three -lane arterial. $1,335,000 $180,000
(Dishman Mica Rd to SR 27)
Commute Trip Reduction Implement and evaluate voluntary CTR
(Sullivan Road) programs among Sullivan Road $104,000 $94,000
businesses.
Various Roads Resurface arterial and residential roads 8800,000 5300,000
Sewer Paveback Projects) after sewer construction.
Various Roads (Urban Resurface or reconstruct road surface. $900,000 $600,000
Arterial Preservation)
Various Roads Minor improvements. $400,000 $400,000
(Minor Urban Projects)
Havana Street (Sprague to Sidewalk $45,000 $9,000
Broadway Avenue)
Barker Road Engineering and design costs to
(Spokane River) replace bridge over Spokane River. 8411,000 $83,000
TOTAL $15,365,000 $4,244,000
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Incorporation Study Team
Susan Winchell, AICP Director, Boundary Review Board Ffice
Michael Basinger, Planner, Boundary Review Board Office
Y ` J Peter Fortin, Fiscal Analysis Consultant
Mary Jane Honegger, Historic Preservation Consultant
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Tables ni
Li st of Maps iv
- Overview of f tudy 1
PART I: INCORPORATION PROPOSAL 3
Proposed City of Spokane Valley 3
Type of Government 3
Form of Government
Background of Spokane Valley incorporation 3
Incorporation Process 5
Boundary Review Board Process 5
Incorporation of New Cities 5
_.� Existing Conditions in the Spokane Valley 9
Population 9
- Assessed Value 11
Land Use 11
Topography and Environment 15
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PART II: SPOKANE VALLEY COMMUNITY 17
History of the Spokane Valley 17
Spokane Valley Community Views 23
Survey of Residents 23
Steering Committee 25
PART III: MUNICIPAL SERVICE ANALYSIS 27
Inventory of Services 28
General Government 28
Legislative 28
- Administrative 28
_. ti ._. City Clerk 28
Human Resources/Risk Management 28
Finance 29
Information Services 29
Other Administrative 29
Judicial and Legal 29
District Court 29
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Probation 30
` Prosecutor's Office 30
Public Defender 30
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Table 1: Comparison of Past Incorporation Proposals 4
Table 2: Incorporation Election Dates 9
Table 3: Population Density of Spokane County Cities (2000) 10
Tabte 4: Population Density of Washington Cities over 50,000*
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Table 5: 10 -year Population Projection for the Spokane Valley Incorporation Area 11
Table 6: Per Capita Assessed Value of Washington Cities over 50,000 11
Table 7: Spokane Valley Cultural and Historic Sites 22
Table 8: Spokane Valley Survey Results 24 �.
Table 9: Septic Tarok Elimination program Funding 35
Table 10: Water Purveyors within the Spokane Valley Incorporation Area 39
Table 11: Spokane Valley Parks within the Incorporation Area 43
Tabte 12: Comparison with Similar Cities in Washington 44
Table 13: New City Budget 52
Table 14: Revenues Available to the New City 53
Table 15: Utility Tax Revenue Rates
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r Table 16: 2002 -2006 Planned Capital Improvements for Sewers 58
0 Table 17: 2002-2006 Planned Capital Improvements for Parks 59
0 Table 18: 2002 Planned Spokane County Road Projects within Incorporation Area 59
Table 19: 2003 Planned Spokane County Road Projects within Incorporation Area 60
Table 20: Summary of Modification Areas
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Public Safety 3
Lrac Enforcement 3
Corrections 31
Jail 31
Animal Control 32
Fire Protection
Public Works 33
Engineering Administration 33
Roads Maintenance 33
Highway Maintenance 34
Wastewater Management 35
Stormwater Management 36
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal 38
Water Provision 38
Other Municipal Services 4
Punning 4
Building and Code Enforcement 4
Hearing Examiner 42
Parks and Recre;rtion. 42
Geographic Information Services 43
Community Development 44
Educational Services 45
Schools 45
Library Services 46
County -wide Services 47
Noxious Weed Control 47
Spokane Transit Authority rity 47
Spokane Regional Transportation Council 4
Spokane County Air Pollution Control Board 49
Spokane Regional Health District 49
PART IV: REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 5s
New City Expenditures 51
City Revenues 53
Capital Expenses 57
Capital Revenues 60
Impacts of the Proposal on Spokane County 61
Impacts on Horne Owners and Businesses 62
PART V: ALTERNATIVES TO INCORPORATION 63
Governance Alternatives 6 3
Modified Boundaries 64
PART VI: MAPS 69
LIST OF MAPS
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Map 2: City of Spokane Valley's Proposed Boundary !
Map 3: Cultural and Historic Sites
Map 4: Elevation and Hydrology 0
Map 5: Land Use by Communities 0
Map 6: Spokane County Recommended Comprehensive Plan •
Map 7: Spokane County General Zoning
Map 3: Spokane County Road Projects 2002 -2003
Map 9: Spokane Valley Water Purveyors
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Map 12: Spokane County Sheriff Districts
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Overview of Study
Purpose
_ The purpose of the Spokane Valley Incorporation Study is two -fold: 1) to provide the Boundary
Review Board with an analysis of factors required to be considered and objectives required to be
met in snaking its decision on the proposal.; and 2) to provide the cirizzns of the Spokane Valle -with
clear and factual information upon which to base their vote on the incorporation issue. To
accomplish this, the Study includes:
• A description of each oldie factors identified in RCW 36.93.150 required w be considered
by the Boundary Resiiew Board in making its decision (i.e. population and territory,
rr:micipa] services, and the impact of the proposal on other governments).
• An assessment of the objectives the Board shall attempt to achieve as identified in ROW
36.93.170 (.e. pre,ervation of neighborhoods and communities, logical services areas, and
inclusion of areas urban in character).
• An analysis of service delivery options for the new dty including contracting with existing
service providers, est:alalishing new city departments, and contracting with other entities.
d A financial l analysis of the proposal and possible modification area including an. estimate of
revenues collected in the new city boundaries and an estimate of expenses for its first full
year of operation.
• A description of outer governance options available for the Spokane Valley.
The information in this Study was based on interviews and research and reflects the conditions as of
July 1, 2001. The Boundary Review Board will receive additional testimony, both written and oral,
during the public review period for this Study and during the public hearing process. The final
decision of the BoundarvReview Board will be based upon any additions or changes to the
information in this Study.
Study Team
An Incorporation Study team was formed to prepare, research, and analyze the incorporation
proposal. The team was composd of Susan \Vinchell. AICP, Director, and Michael Basinger,
Planner, Boundary Review Board Office; Perer Fortin, consultant to the Boundaiy Review Board,
who provided information on the municipal services and prepared the revenue and expenditure
analysis; a.ridMa y Jane Honegger w.ho contributed the history of the Spokane Valley. Ivl'ich.ael
Basinger, using a GIS application, developed population figures and land use analysis for the
proposal and as well as preparing die reaps and graphics for the Study.
Study Organization
The "incorporation area" as referred to in this Study is the proposed incorporation boundaries
'within Spokane County's Urban Growth Area p 2). Except where noted, population, land use,
revenues, and expenses have been based on this boundary.
The Incorporation Study describes the proposed City of Spokane Valley and discusses pertinent
information about the criteria that the Boundary Review Board is required to consider in mating its
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description of the government proposed for the new City of Spokane Valley, an overview •
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Part II: Spokane Valley Community is a portrait of the Spokane Valley community including a •
history of development in the Valley and rests of a survey of residents.
Part III: Municipal Service Analysis is an analysis of municipal services currently available in the
Spokane Valley and anticipated if a new city is forme In addition, the existing cost of •
providing services, options for service providers, and the impacts of incorporation for
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Part IV: Revenue and Expenditure Analysis addresses the fiscal aspects of the incorporation. •
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modifications to the incorporation proposal. •
Part VI: Maps includes maps of the incorporation area showing physical features, service
boundaries and plans for the area.
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Proposed City of Spokane Valley
The proposed new City of Spokane Vall is bounded on the west bs. the City of. Spokane and on
the east by the newly farmed City of Liberty Lake (Map 1). The proposed City's current estimated
population is 32,135 and is projected to grow to a population of 90,3D0 in ten years. The new city
boundaries encompass about forty -fives square miles.
Type of Government
The type of government selected for the new city is classified as a non - charter code city. Code cities
follow the Optional Muniripal Code (ROW 35A) that provides for broad powers of local self-
government a juairial ntle o f liberal construction of code city powers; liberal interpre of
statutory construction; and a grant of 'omnibus authority". Thy are two classes of code cities:
charter and non - charter. The essential difference between a charter and non- charter code city is that
a charter code city can provide for an individualized plan of government with a unique
;administrati structure, whereas a non - charter code city must choose one of the forms of
goverment provided and are governed by statutory provisions.
porn of Government
The City of Spokane Valley will have a council- manager form of government This form of
government is for cities over 2,500 population and has seven council members elected by the voters.
Either the council may elect a council member to serve as mayor and chair of the council or the city
council may, by resolution, submit a proposition to the voters to designate the person elected to
council position "one' as the chair of the council. If the proposition is approved, at all subsequent
g eneral deletions, the person elected to position one becomes council chair and the city's mayor.
Because the "mayor° continues to be a council member, however, the only elective position under a
connril- manager form remains that of council member.
The elected officials must be residents of the city for one year and are elected for a four-year e
Until a salary ordinance is passed, the salaries are restricted to $500 per month plus expenses for the
Mayor and $400 per month plus expenses far the council members.
The council appoints a person to the position of "city* manager". The city manager is the Chief
Executive Officer of the city and the head of the admninistratiye branch of the city's government
Appointments of all department heads, officers, and employees are made by the city manager.
,y Under a council - manager form of government, two positions must be appointed by the council:
City Clerk and Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Legal, Counsel must be provided for either by
appointment or by comma.
Background of Spokane Valley Incorporation
Government alteruauves for the Spokane Valley have been proposed and discussed for many years,
Hating back to the 1950s. In the late 1970s, there were a number of Valley residents who began to
look at die issue of incorporation as a means for self-government. In '1984, the Spokane Valley
Chamber of Commerc Directions for Tomorrow Local Governme i n the Spokane
Valley on local government options for Valley residents.
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Table 1: Comparison of Past Incorporation Proposals 4
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Land Area (squam 55 75 50 33 45
Population 78, 91 ,200 76,700 64,800 82,100
Housing Units 32.349 34,992 30,929 25,600 37,867
Population Density us mi) 1,422 1,216 1,534 1,963 1,806 4
Table Assessed Valoe (maw) $2,160.0 $2,3643 $2,096.6 $2,500.3 $4,450.0 4
1987 Spokane Valley Incorporation Proposal
In 1983, the Committee for Incorporation was formed and proposed the incorporation of the City 4
of Spokane Valley as a new city in Spokane County. A Notice of Intention to incorporate the i
Spokane Valleywas submitted to and subsequently filed by the Washington State Boundary Review 1
Board for Spokane County on July 3, 1985. On November 9, 1985, following a series of public
hearings on the proposal, the Board approved the proposal with modified boundaries.
Before the incorporation proposal was placed on the ballot, the Board's decision was challenged in
Spokane County Superior Court by a consortium of affected entities. One of the principal reasons
for the suit was the consortium's claim that the Board had reached its decision without sufficient
information, particularly financial information. On September 22, 1986, the Court found in favor of 4
the consortium, remanding the issue back m the BoundaryReviev Board for further consideration
A report entitled Fiscal and Service An 's of the Pros i sed City of Spokane Vall - was then 4
prepared Following publication of this document in September 1987, the Board held tluee public 1
hearings in the Spokane Valley. After reviewing the report and considering the factors and
objectives of the state law for Boundary Review I cards, the Board voted to deny the proposal on
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1990 City of Chief Joseph Proposal 4
In February 1990, Notice of Intention for incorporation of the Spokane Valley as the City of Chef 4
Joseph was submitted to the Washington State Boundary Review Board for Spokane County. The 4
Boundary Review Board filed the Notice of Intention on March 9, 1990. A report entitled Chief
Joseph Incorporation Studdwas prepared and published in July 1990. After four public hearings on
the incorporation, the Boundary Review Board deliberate(' on the proposal and recommended 4
against the incorporation. The state law had changed and Boundary Review Boards could no longer 4
deny a proposal if the population was over 7,500•, the Board's decision was limited to approve as 1
submitted, modify the proposal by up to ten percent of the Lutd area, or recommend against the
proposal. With the change in the state law, even though the Board recommended against the
proposal, the incorporation was placed on the ballot 4
The issue was brought to an election in November 1990 and wms defeated by a large margin. It 4
needed a simple majority to pass but received only 34 percent of the vote_ State law requires that if 4
an incorporation ballot receives less than 40 percent tlf the vote, three years must. elapse before an
incorporation may be placed on the ballot again. 'November 1993 was the earliest that the
incorporation could be placed on the ballot
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1993 Spokane Valley Incorporation Proposal
Proponents for the Spokane Valley incorporation continued their efforts and a petition was
circulated in early 1593 for another proposal to incorporate. In the proposal, the boundaries
encompassed less land area and a srnaller population. The Boundary Review Board held several 4
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amount of oval land included. The Board's decision was appealed because a request for
modification to exclude the Kaiser and Spokane Industrial Park property w s not approval. Both
the Superior Court and later the Court of Appeals upheld the Board's decision and the matter went
on the ballot in April 1994. The proposal was defeated but received 44 percent of the vote so that
the matter could be placed on the ballot without anytime restrictions.
1995 Spokane Valley Incorporation Proposal
Inspired by the 1993 election results, the proponents again initiated the incorporation process. A
Notice of Intention for the incorporation was filed on January 1 1995. The Boundary Review
Board held a public hearing on the proposal on February [3,1995. The matter was placed on the
ballot in May of 1995 and was again defeated at the polls. The vote for incorporation was greater
than forty pent in favor, which enabled the proposal to go an the b ►lIot the following year.
1996 Cities of Opportunity and Evergreen Proposals
I@unediately after the 1995 election, proposals to incorporate five separate cities in the Spokane
Valleywvcre filed with the County. Proponents of two of the five cities submitted petitions in a
timely mhnnFr and the petitions were certified by the County Auditor- The proposed cities of
Opportunity and Evergreen were scheduled for public hearings before the Boiinelary Review Board
on February 26th and 29th, 19%, respectively. The incorporations went to the voters, but received
less than forty percent of the vote, preventing another election for three years.
2000 City of Liberty Lake
Proponents for Spokane Valle rincorporation had in the past included the Liberty Ar community
within its incorporation boundaries. In 1999, a committee was fanned to look at governance
options for the Liberty 1 a community. An incorporation
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Incorporation Process
Boundary Review Board Process
The Board bases its decisions an many criteria as directed by statute. These criteria are: the factors
and objectives of the Boundary Re d o Board law, consistency the Growth Management Act,
and oral and written testimony.
Factors of the Boundary Review Board
In reaching a decision on a proposal or an alternative, the Board specifically considers the factors
(RCW 36.93.170) affecting such a proposal, which include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Population and Territory -
• Papolarion density;
• Land area and land uses;
*Comprehensive plans and zoning as adopted under RCW 35.63, 35A.63 or 36.70;
° Applicable service agreements entered into under RC\V 36.115 or 39.34;
Applicable i nedocal agreernernts between a county and its cities;
Per capita assessed valuation;
I' s Topography, aatttral boundaries and drainage basins, proximity to other populated areas;
o The existence and preservation of prime agricultural soils and productive agricultural uses;
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unincorporated areas during them= ten years;
*Location and most desirable future locations of community facilities;
2) Municipal Servi s
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• Effect of ordinances, governmental codes, regulations, and resolutions on existing uses;
• Present cost and adequacy of governmental services and controls in aroma;
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• Probable future needs for such services and controls; w
* Probable effect of proposal or alternative on cost and adequacy of services and controls in
area and adjacent area
*The effect on the finances, debt structure, and contractual obligations and
rights of all affected governmental units; and 1t!
3) The effect of the proposal or alternative on adjacent arcs, on mutuai economic and social
interests, and on the local government structure of the county.
Objectives of the Boundary Review Board
The decisions of the Boundary ReviewBoard shall attempt to achieve the following objectives
(ROY/ 36.93.]80):
(1) Preservation of natural neighborhoods and communities;
(2) Use of physical boundaries, including but not limited to bodies of water, highways and
land contours;
(3) Creation and preservation of logical service areas;
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(5) Discouragement of multiple incorporations of small cities and encouragement of
incorporation of cities in excess of ten thousand population in heavily populated urban
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(6) Dissolution of inactive special purpose districts;
(7) Adjustment of impractical boundaries;
(8) Incorporation as cities or towns or annexation to cities or towns of incorporated areas
which are urn in character; and
(9) Protection of agricultural and rural lands which are designated for long term productive
agricultural and resource use by a comprehensive plan adopted by the county legislative 4
authority.
Following the final public hearing, the Board will deliberate on the above issues. The Board may
then decide to approve the incorporation proposal, modify the boundaries by increasing or
decreasing the land area up to ten percent, or recommend against the proposal. A written decision
of the Board will then be adopted and filed. An appeal period of thirty days follows filing of the
Board's written decision. If the proposal is approved or modified, the Spokane County Board of
County Comrni sioners will then set the elettion date for the incorporation of the City of Spokane
valley.
Incorporation of New Cities
The SLIMES guiding new incorporation proceedings in the State of Washington are described in the
Revised Code of Washington (RC 35 and 35A. The role of the Boundary Review Boards in the
incorporation process is outlined in RC\V 36.93. The necessary legal steps for the incorporation of a
new dry in the State of Washington are outlined below:
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STEP 1: A notice of the proposed incorporation is filed with the County Commissioners together
with a one hundred dollar filing fee and an affidavit from the person submitting die notice stating
that he or she is a regiseertd voter in the incorporation area. The notice must include the following
inforrnatiosr:
1. The type of city proposed.
2. The form of government proposed.
3. Legal description of the proposed boundari.
4. Proposed name of the rrty city.
5. Estimated population of the new city.
The rote f rr tlae browparation c f tl City ((Spokane Valley with f hog e ;arc itJJ. -riot d to the C¢1174
arlini r1ers on,ir ,at 24, 2000 It safed than it rfEallii Ix 1 a roa xarrr cede crib.; 2) to tikr y clime
9 ) tk lid Via 4) nem& the City ofSpokane i'allty; 5) with an estirnatal a
90,000; and inducted an «f fr fiunpopowit, Ed Menem
STEP 2: The Board of County Commissioners then notes the Boundary Review Board of the
proposal.
0; Septonlx 5, 2000, the Garry miry s adomi Rerdution No. 0 -Q767 farzwr rg the ,Notice of
hrwiivrazion to theBmaldry Review BeiaztL
STEP 3: The Boundary Review Board schedules a public meeting in the area proposed for
is corporation to allow persons favoring and opposing the proposed incorporation an opportunity to
state their views.
The anfinmtitrrl pu re matt -g en the prop- f City f Sp Valley incotporattan uns had cvt Scptenrlwr 11,
2000 in the Spokane Valley:
STEP 4: Within one working da after the public meeting, the County Auditor provides an
identification number [0 be included on pttittons circulated for the incorporation proposal. The
proponent may retain or alter the proposed boundaries for the petition at this time.
septmitr 21 2000, tk agony Arditur p z co; u{ortifrirth ruenlxr to dx.prtpp neat to k' resod cm
petitions cioadala for the City of Sp have Valky prrrpas i
STEP 5: The petition for incorporation with the identification number is circulated and must
include
1. The type of city proposed.
2. The form of government proposer .
3. legal description of the proposed boundaries.
4. imposed name of the new city.
5. Estimated population of the new city.
6. Official request for incorporation.
7. The last dare by which the petition roust be fled.
The petitiocz fcrr i/ inctnporation oft& City of Spy. rnr Valley statai the it'rz idd k 1) a natcharter erode city; 2)
a arwrziinuisvr firan qcgmerni, ant, 3) the Ic 1. dderi th 4) mono dr City cf Sp kane V lLy, S) recite ms
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public meeting. The number of signatures on the petition nit be at least ten percent of the 0
registered voters within the incorporation area.
The ptitrov2 far the axrrptrratiarz of tine City of Spokarg Nadler wirer a 4,300 signatures and -,arts
srdmittai to t1x Comity Auditor an Ma th 8, 2001. 4
STEP 7: The County Auditor shall notify the CountyCommissioners within thirty days that the
number of signatures on the petition is suffici
The aurrrty Auditor-ail icier& the pr e a rrnt ! tlae Sara, G mz. i ne s vn March Z3, 2001.
STEP 8: A Notice of Intention for incorpooration is submiued to the Boundary Review Board.
With the completion of the Incorporation Study, the Notice of Intention is filed. The Board`s
iurisdictinn is invoked at this time providing the Board 120 d.: to file a written decision on the
matter_
71.,e Notes r Tt.Ers filed fry the &out cry RetRew Band cart May 31, 2001 card the prrprie tt wwwi d.
120-day 1 far re. are E r 10, 2000 0
STEP 9: The Boundary Review Board distributes the Notice of Intention to affected goven - anent l 0
agencies for their miew and the Incorporaation Study is presented to public officials and cit n 0
groups.
The Notice €r r Inte►rt a furs dtsnifkdd to a .1 t ae s wi JirriE 7, 21101 and msenta fans f t e Inor rp atirrz 0
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STEP 10: The Boundary Review Board holds a public h rrrng on th•e proposal, reviews the factors
and objectives required by state law, and then decides to approv=e the proposal, modify it by
increasing or decreasing the land area up to terr percent, or recommends against the proposal. The 0
Board then files its written decision, There is an appeal period of thirty days following the filing of
the written decision.
lire oriaryRez. +l ouredlxa seta public aft ar Wainesdr Ai cst 8, 2001 at 7. J rt at 11e Spokane 0
Valley. If d baynrg or tdv Bairzt < r can is eyrntur crvrtaur.rt ten. flare will l s<t al tdx bearing
STEP 11: The Board of County Commissioners sets the incorporation proposal for the nest
rc ular-ly scheduled general election at least sixty days from when the Board's written decision is
filed, to be voted on by registered voters in theprnposed incorporation area.
If tlx &into.) &de w cad's writ Res+ t andHere sin Ls filed lff ire S pr nkr 6, 2001, the
C'iatvtty C'{rtgrtissiarers w ll set the F)2.11ttr f r an c c r cur Natgrihr 6, 2001.
STEP 12: If the new city is approved by a majority of voters within the proposed jurisdiction, the
new city has between 180 and 360 days to incorporate. At lest 60 days after the election on 1'
incorporation, a primary election for city officials ill be held. Candidates may file for office 30 to
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and the official date of incorporation. During this interim period, the newly elected officials are
0 authorized to adopt ordinances and resolutions, enter into contracts and agreements, issue tax or
revenue anticipation notes or warrants, submit ballot propositions to the voters to authorize taxes or
annexation by a fire protection district or library district. However, these cannot become effective
until on or after the official date of incorporation. The new city may acquire needed facilities,
supplies, equipment, insurance and staff as if they were in existence.
0 STEP 15: After the transition period of 180 to 360 days elapses, the new city officially ry caally rncarptarates.
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Incorporation Election Novvmbcrr 6, 2001 � _February- 5, 2002 1
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The optimal date for a new city incorporation was provided by the Municipal
Center based upon the flow of revenue to a new city. P Research Services
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Existing Conditions in the Spokane Valley
Population
The estimatcod 2001 population for the proposed City of Spokane Valley is 82,100 people. There are
approffin rely 37,867 residential units. These numbers are based upon the 2000 CJ.S. Census data
updated with Spoka County residential building per information from April 2000 -2001. The
population density for the new city would be 1,825 people per square mile based on a land area o f
45 square miles. The tables are based on 2000 Census data for each city (the proposed City of
Spokane Valley has a 2000 population of 81,277) and show how the new city would compare to
other cities in Spokane County and Washington.
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Spokane 195,629 59 3 mi
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Spokane gull - , 81,277 45 1,806/ , mi
Cheney 8,832 4 2,154/s. mi ON
Airway Freights 4,500 5 900/s mi 9
Medical Lake 3,758 4 1,043/sq mi 9'
Deer Park 3,017 6 479 /sq mi 9'
M1illwood 1,649 1 2,356/s mi 9"
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Table 4: Population Density of Waslt.in on Cities over 50,000 e
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horeline 53,025 12 4,418/ mi 9'
Tacoma 193,556 19 3,942/sq mi
1 ederal Way 83,259 21 3,92749 11
I ells ue 109,569 31 3,534/si rni 9'
.okane 195,629 59 3,315/s. l'
; 91,488 28 3,279/sg mil 9'
'ancouver 143,560 44 3,240 /sq mil e
h wvood 58,211 19 3,063/sg mil
;Yakima 71,845 26 2,763/s mil e
1 ent 79,524 - 29 - _ 2,704/scl
I: elfin:, . 67,171 25 2,686 /s• mi e
I. ennewick 54,693 25 2,187/s:111 9'
{Spokane Val1e1 81,277 45 1,806/9 n 9'
Projecting population growth into the future is exceedingly speculative and can be particularly
complicated considering all the potential constraints that could be imposed on future growth. In
order to estimate growth within the boundaries of proposed City of Spokane Valle; the total 9'
1 population gowth from 1990 to 2000 (9.7 %) was continued to 2010. Population projections for e
Spokane County and the City of Spokane were estimated as a part of the growth management
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Spokane County 361,333 417,939 13.5 453,881
i Unincorporated Am - 1 165,443 ' 199,135 16.9 232,788
Inca ara1Area 195,590 218,804 10.5 221,093
k City of Spokane 177, 165 195,629 9.4 214,018
Spokane Valky Ine.tpratiOn Arei 74,08! 81,277 97 89,425
I Assessed Valuation
i The proposed city kas an estimated 2001 assessed value of real property of $4,450,000,000. This
estimate of value is for taxable regular value and includes a component- for tonal property and
stare assessed value and excludes certain taxable value exemptions. Table 6 compres assessed
` valuation and per capita assessed value to Washington cities with populations of 50,000 or more
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Table 6: Per Capita Assessed Value of Washin_ on Cities over 50,000
Name of City Assessed Valuation Per Capita Assessed Value
Bellevue $14, 980,866,542 _ $1,367.25
. Kent $6,468,268,324 $813.37
Everett $7,183,712 7 ) 9 $785.21
Shoreline $3,708,147,323 _ $699.:32
Vancouver $8,479,116,092 $590.63
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ederal ,717,399 _ $566.59 _
1ztvre Val $4,45O,000,000 $531,20
Lakewood $2,968,214,514 $509.90 1
1 Tacoma _ $9,847,273,062 — $50$.75
i 1 okane S8,461,699,950 $432.54
q Yakima $3 $428.22
IKeacrewick $2,261,626,148 $413.50
Land Use
The Spokane Valley incorporation area contains a typical mix of urban land uses as well as rural and
• suburban uses (Map 5). Urban land uses in the Valley consist of single and multi -f in1 I dwellings;
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1 buildings; business parks; schools; and undeveloped land suitable for residential, commercial and
industrial growth. Rural and suburban land uses include Iow density residential and agriculntre.
The land use inventory information was compiled using aerial photos, windshield surveys, and parcel
•' data from the Spokane County Assessor's Office_ In order to make better use of the data, smaller
areas within the incorporation boundaries were identified. These were based upon the responses to
the Valley Survey questions on community identity and on observable physical and cultural features.
The following section provides an overview of existing land use by these smaller areas and major
characteristics of each area.. The percentages have been rounded. Refer to Iap 5 for the
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1. Yardley
Yardley is geographically defined as the area south of Rutter Road, west of Thierrnan, east of O
Havana Road and north of Sprague Avenue. Approximately 34 percent of this area is vacant land)
Most of the vacant land within the area is owned by Spokane County and the City Spokane.
Single-- farnilyresidential (2%) and multi- fanuly residential (0.2 %) is located primarily north of Trent 0
Road. The ca weer l (20%) and industrial (24%) uses are dispersed throughout the area. Some of ¢�
the industrial uses in the area are Scafco, Snyders, Fruehauf Trailers, Central Ire Nine, WW Grainger
Inc., Humble Oil, Kolbar, Brown Bearing Company, B&B Distributors, and ASC Machine Tool.
Some of the commercial uses within this area are Home Depot, Continental Oil Company, Costco,
Shea Construction, and Western States Equipment Company. Public and semi-public uses (13 %)
within this area include the Spokane County and Avista Ballpark. The acreage for this
area is 883 acres or 1.4 square miles. The area is within the City of Spokane's [urban Growth Area,.
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Alcoa is geographically defined as the area south of 8th Avenue, eat of Havana, west of Carnahan �I
and north of 35th Avenue. Only the portion north of 16 Avenue is within the boundaries of the
incorporation; however, the entire area is described itt this section. Approximately nine percent of
this area is vacant land. Dispersed throughout the area is single - family (32%) and mulri_famdy 4�
residential (0.2%). Public and semi - public uses (3 %) within this area consist of Instructional
Technology► Support Center and the Holy Temple Church. The acreage for this area is 492 acres cnr
0.8 square miles. The entire Alcott area is within the City of Spokane's Urban Growth Aga. Geo
3. East Spokane
East Spokane is geographically defined as the area south of Trent Avenue. and Interstate 90, west of
Argonne, and east ofHavana Road. Approximately 22 percent of this area is vacant land. Most of ro
the vacant land within the area is owned by Washington State Department of Natural Resources and
the Federal Government. Single-family residential (40%) and multi - family residential (3 %) is
dispersed throughout the area. The commercial (7%) and industrial (4'74 use are distributed
throughout the area. Some identifiable commercial uses within the area are Safeway, Tidyman's, K- 0
mart, and Food Rainbow. The largest industrial uses in the area are Boise Cascade and Caterpillar
located off Mission Avenue. The largest commercial use within the area is Acme Materials and
Construction, which is located off Valleyway Avenue between Ella Road and ParkRoad. Acme
Materials also has a rock quarry within this area and does a considuable amount of mining (4 %); its ".
location is between Park Road and Thierrnan Road. Public and semi - public uses (6.53,) within this
area consist of several schools including Spokane Valley High, Seth Woodard Elementary,
Centennial Middle, and Pratt Elementary. Open space (1%) is owned b Spokane County, which is
located off Park Road. The acreage for this area is 4,806 acres or 7.5 square miles.
4. Orchard Avenue
Orchard Avenue is geographically defined as the area nosh of Trent Avenue, west of Vista Road
and south of the Spokane River. Approximately II percent of this area is vacant land. Single - family
r idmtia! (56%) and multi -family residential (1.4%) is dispersed througlinut the area. The
commercial (3%) and industrial (0.4%) uses in the area are prinaanly located along Trent Avenue.
Public and semi - public uses (28%) within this area consist of Valley High School, Orchard 0
tenter Elementary, and St. Pascal's School, Orchard Avenue Irription District office, and South .4
Hill Baptist Church_ Also, centrally located within the area, there is a cation-al/recreation area owned
by Victory Faith (0.l%). The acreage for this area is 653 acres or approximately one square mile.
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5. Northwood
Northwood is not within the incorporation boundaries. Geographically defa.oed as the area south of
Francis Avenue, east of Girard, vFest of Argonne Road and north of W1-11,biley Avenue:.
Approximately 27 percent of this area is vacant land. (Dispersed throughout the area is single -fay
(29 %) and multi - family) r-side ntial (5%). The commercial area (0,4%) is located west of Argonne
Road on Columbia Drive. There is some forestry land (2%) located in the southwest corner of rhis
area owned by the City of Spore. The agricultural land (.14%) is located east of Argonne Road
and west of Lehman Road and north of Wellesley Avenue. Public and semi - public uses (15%)
4. consist of several drainage ponds evened and maintained by Spokane County. The acreage for this
ti area is 1,133 acres or 1.7 square miles.
6. Pasadena Park
Pasadena Park is geographically defined as the area south of Welleslg Avenue and north of the
Spokane River. Approximaat 4y 34 percent of this area is vacant Land. Dispersed throughout the
area is single- family (37%) and muhifamilyresidential (2%). The commercial (3%) and industrial
(2 %) uses in the area are primarily located along Wellesley AverruP. There is a large portion of open
space (5%) located in the northeast corner of this area owned by tha3_'12elke properties. The
agricultural land (14%) is also located in the southeast. Public and semi - public -uses (1D %) consist of
Pasadena Elementary and the Nawarene Church. The acreage for this area is 1,495 acres or 2.3
square miles.
7. Iruinc
Irvin is geographically defined as the area south of Tre=nt Avenue, east of Argonne Road, west of
Pines Road and north of Interstate 90. Approximately 26 percent of this area is vacant land.
Dispersed throughout the area is single -family (30 %) and multi - family residential (7 %). The
commercial (l0 %) and industrial (21%) uses are located offInierstate 90 and Montgomery Road.
A recognizable commercial use within the area is Spalding's wrecking yard located off Knox
Road. Public and semi uses (3%) include Trent Elementary. The acreage this hr
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1,134 acres or 1.7 square miles.
8. Opportunity
Opportunity is geographically defined as the area north of 16th Avenue, south of Interstate 90, west
of Pines Road and east of OpportumiiRoad. Approximately 9 percent of this area is vacant land.
Single- family residential (60 %) and ,multi- family residential (9%) is dispersed throughout die area.
The commercial (12%) and industrial (2%) uses in the area are predominantly located along Sprague
Avenue. The largest commercial use in the area is 'University City Mall located along Sprague
Avenue and University Road. Public and semi -public uses (7%) within this area consist of several
schools including St John Vianney, North Pines Junior High, Gethsemane Lutheran, Broadway
Elementary, University High, and Opportunity Elementary. There are also several churches within
the area. The acreage for this area is 4,824 acres or 7.6 square miles.
9. Chester
Cues -ter is geographically defined as the area south of 16th Avenue, east of Dishman, west of State
Route 27 and north of 40 Avenue. Approximately ten percent of this area is vacant land.
Dispersed throughout the area is single- family (62 %) and multi - family residential (6 %). The
commercial (2 %) uses in the area are located along State Route 27 and Dislunan MicaRoad. Public
and semi - public uses (15 %) within this area consist of Chester Elementary, University Elementary,
South Pines Elementary, Valley Christian, llowdish Junior High, Horizon Junior High Schools,
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Avista Corporation, Modern Electric Water Company and severe churches. The acreage for this
area is 3,338 acres or 2.4 square miles.
to. Ponderosa
Ponderosa is geographically defined as the area south of 40 Avenue, west of Evergreen Road and
bisected by Dishman N1icaRoad. A portion of the Ponderosa area south of 44 Avenue is not
within the incorporation area however, the entire Ponderosa area is described in this section.
Approximately 6 percent of this area is vacant land. Dispersed throughout the area is single - family
(49%) and multi -family residential (0.4 %). The commercial (1%) and industrial (I %) uses are
located off Dishman Mica' Road. Some identi1 ahle commercial uses within the area are Barney's -
Soopermarket and Chester Store. Public and semi - public uses (5%) consist of Ponderosa
Elementary and various churches dispersed throughout the area, The acreage for this area is 1,647
acres or 2.6 square miles,
ti. Verudale
Veradale is geographically defined as the area south of Interstate 90, north of 32' Avenue, west of
FloraRoad and east of Pines Road- Approximately 14 percent of this area is vacant land. Dispersed
throughout the area is single- family (58%) and multi - family residential (6.5 %). The commercial
(i0%) and industrial (1 %) uses are congregated along the Sprague Avenue corridor. Some
identifiable commercial uses within the area are the West Coast Hotel, K -Mart, Les Schwab Tires,
Safeway, Fred Meyers, Albertson's and Yokes_ Public and semi- public uses (7%) within this area
consist of several schools including Central Valleyl-hgh School; Sunrise, McDonald, Adams, -
Progress, Blake, Keystone, Pioneer and Rainbow Elementary Schools Evergreen Junior Hlgh
School and various churches. The acreage for this area is 4,561 acres or 7.1 square miles.
12. Mirabeau
Mirabeau is geographically defined as the area south of Trent Avenue, north of Interstate 90, west of
Flora and east of Pines. Approximately 42 percent of this a3 ili is vacant land. Most of the vacant ilill
land within the area is owned byWashington Sri Department of Natural Resources. There is very
little single - family residential (4%), which is located off Shannon Road and Indiana Avenue. The
commercial (8%) and industrial (28%) uses are dispersed throughout the area and constitute more
than one third of total land use within the area. The largest industril use in the area is Kaiser 1i
Aluminum located north of the Spokane River and west of Sullivan Road. The largest commercial i
use within the area is the Spokane Valley Mall, which is located off Interstate 90 between Evergreen
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and Sullivan Roads. Central Pre Nrix is also located within this area and does a considerable amount
of mining (6 %); its location is at the intersection of Sullivan Road and Flora Pit Road. Public and
semi- public uses (6 %) within this area consist of the YMCA recreation complex. Open space (4%) W
primarily located north of the Spokane River is owned by Spokane County and the Washington
State Department of Parks and Recreation. The acreage for this area is 2,454 acres or 3.8 square
miles.
13. Trentwood
Trentwood is geographically defined as the area north of Trent Avenue, west of Flora and east of
Pines. Approximately 22 percent of this area is vacant land_ Spokane County Parks and Recreation
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owns a large portion of the vacant land within the area, which is located on the Spokane River in the ro
southwest comer of the area. Single-fa residential (45% is dispersed throughout the area there
is also multi- family residential (2%) located along Trent Ave and Sullivan Road. The commercial 1
( and industrial (1 %) uses in the area are mainly located along Trent Avenue. The largest 0
industrial use in the area is Key Tronic situated east of Sullivan Road along Trent Avenue. Public
and semi - public uses (6%) within this area consist of several schools including Skyvi and
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Trentwoad L•lemflntaty, East alley diddle, and East Valley High; there are also several churches
within the are Open space (1%) located along the Spokane River in the south. corner is owned
by Spokane County and Washington State Department of Pa rks and Recreation. Also, centrally
located within the area is a large p r ene ge of agricultural and (16 %). The acreage for this area is
2,029 acres or 3.1 square miles.
14. Otis Orchards
Otis Orch.uds is generally defined as the area north of the Spokane River and east of Barker Road.
The following Lund use information is limited to the portion of Otis Orchards within the
incorporation area. Approximately 57 percent of this area is vacant land. Inland Empire Paper
owns most of the vacant land within the are there is also some var-.ant land owned by the
Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Washington Stare Department of Parks
and Recreation. The second largest land use within this area is single - family residential (32 %)
inducting the Barker Road Mobile Home Park lowed mainly along Barker Road in the eastern
portion of the study are The commercial (4%) and industrial (6%) uses in the area are congregated
along Euclid Stmt, Eden Road and Flora Road. The chief comrnerdal uses within the area are
Bayliner Marine and Free Enterprise Center. The agricultural land (1 %) is located south of Euclid
Road and west of Barker Road. The acreage for this area is 1,305 acres or 2 square miles.
15. Greernacres
Greenacres is generally defined as the area south of the Spokane River and west of Henry Road.
Approximately 31 percent of this area is vacant lane[. Inland Empire Paper and Liberty Lake Land
, 1 Company hold most of the vacant land within this area. The largest land use within this area is
single-family residential (39 %) dispersed evenly throughout the area. The commercial (6%) and
industrial (1%) uses in the area are congregated along Interstate 90, ApplewayRoad and 8 ' Street.
The agricultural land (14%) is located south of A,ppleway Road and east ofBarkerRoad. Public and
semi-public uses within this area consist of Greenacres Elementary and uniorHi h Barker
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Community Learning Center, Educational Service Center, and several churches (1%), which are
dispersed throughout-the :t.rt:2 The acreage for this area is 3,776 acres or5.9 square miles.
Topography and Environment
Topography
The proposed city is relatively flat-with moderate stapes ('15 percent to 30 percent) within the
Mirabeau area and south of Shelley Lake Map 4). Step slopes (c ceeding 30 percent) are located in
the surrounding areas near Dishman Dills Natural Area, East Spokane (south of Eighth Avenue),
southeast of Shelly Lake, and the Carlson Hill area Because oldie relative flatness of the valley
floor, the incorporation area contains a large number of drainage basins.
Surface Water and Wetlands
The Spokane River and Shelley Lake are the largest natural water bodies looted within the proposed
city. lti'lan -made -eater bodies are located within the Yardley area where surface mining has
penetrated the Spokane/Rathdrwn Aquifer. Surface water within the Spokane Valley basin generally
flows from the north to the south on the north side of the Spokane River and from the south to the
north on the south side of the Spokane River. However, most surfacewrater percolates into the
Spokane ValleyfRathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Wetlands have been inventoried for the area with maps
located and maintained by Spokane CountyPlanninL Department.
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The majority of the proposed city is over the Spokane Valley /Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer_ The p�
Mirabt au area and the slopes south and -Kt of Shelley Lake are "islands" not connected to the �p
aquifer but within the Aquifer Sen Live Area. The Spokane Valley/&athdrum Prairie Aquifer is an
unconfined aquifer and is considered one of die most productive aquifers in the United State. The
aquifer has been identified as the only significant source of good - quality water supply in the Spokane -
Valley and Nvas designated as a "Sole Source Aquiftr" by the Environmental Protection Agency in
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Vegetation and Wildlife !is
Much of the original landscape within the proposed city leas been altered by' human activity.
Agricultural activities, residential, comrnerciAl, and industrial activity have displaced much of the
native vegetation and altered the wildlife patterns. Natural areas still exist along the Spokane River
built and in the Fishman 171s area.
Proximity to Other Populated Areas
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The proposed City of Spokane Valle lies directly past of the City of Spokane (Map 1). The City of
Spokane is the County's largest urban area and is the second largest city in V It has a
2004 population of 195,629. The To of Miliwoc d is surrounded by the proposed new city and
has a 2000 population of 1,649. The newly incorporated City of Liberty Like li directly east of the
incorporation area and has an estimated 2C01 population of 3,634.
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PART II: SPOKANE VALLEY COMMUNITY
History of the Spokane Valley
It took the forces of nature millions of y to atrve the Spokane Valley. Volcanoes, lava flows,
glaciers and finally flood waters combined to create this thirty-four miles long Valley situated
midway between the Cascade and the Rock— Mountains. Surrounded by heavily treed foothills, the
Valley varies from fifteen miles in width, to just over two miles wide at its narroirve.st point near the
city of Spokane. The Valley exteath from the westem side of Spokane to the shores of Coeur
d'Alene Lake and the Coeur d'Alene Mountains. It contains 57 square miles of lowland plain, which
is divided by the Spokane River and the Idaho-Washington state line (Map 4). It contains many
cultural and historical sites of significance described below and shown on Map 3.
77:m Firs. &#a mis
For thousands of years, Indians lived quietly in the Spokane Val ey area. '1'heywe members of the
Upper Band of the Interior Salish Indians and called themselves "Sn- tutu- ul -i ", the meaning of
which is not known. In about 1783, fur traders from the North West Company began traveling
through the. area. They called these Indians the "Spokanes ", w hi4h has been interpreted as meaning
"Children of the Sun ".
The Spokanes were a peaceful people, on friendly terms with neighboring tribes, and later the fur
traders and missionaries who came to the area. They fished for the ple=ntiful salmon in the river,
hunted game, and ate camas roots and berries they gathered. As w.*ith most Native Americans, the
Spokanes honored and respected the earth and left little mark on the land with the exception of the
faint trails on which they traveled.
Despite their many years of peaceful acceptance of the white settlers, and the calming influence of
Chief Spokan Garry, the Spokanes protested the loss of their lands by joining in the lndi,an uprisings
of the 1850's. The final battle, in 1858, culminated in the Spokane Valley with the destruction of
over 800 of their horses, their food and teepees_ The Spokanes were eventually forced from the
lands of their ancestors to a reservation north of the Spokane River, just east of the Spokane tea.
First Pennan nt Settler - 1849
Antoine Plante, the First permanent settler in the Spokane Valley, was a retired French- Cinedi.n
trapper who built a small cabin near the Spokane River in 1849. He maintained a small Hudson's
Bay Company trading post in the home he shared with his Indian wife and family. In 1850, Plante
buih the first ferry across the Spokane River. The ferry, operated by cables and pulleys, was the only
means of crossing the Spokane River, and proved to be a lucrative business for him for maityyears.
The ferry was used to provide transportation across the river to military personnel heading north to
Fort C aIville, as vie] as U.S. Army surveyors and miners heading for the mining districts in western
Montana and southeastern British Columbia.
• Traits and RwiL
Early travelers in the Spokane Valley followed trails traveled by generations of Spokane Indians.
Fur traders, prospectors and later settlers followed these faint trails, which gradually became roads,
some of which remain in use today.
The most important road through the Valleywas the Mullan Military-Road. Captain John Mulian
was commissioned by the U.S. government in 1859 to survey and build a road connecting Fort
Benton at the head of navigation an the Missouri River with Old Fort Walla Walla on the Columbia
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Completed in 1862, the road crossed the Spokane River at Plantes Ferry.
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I In 1862 A. C. "Charley" Kendall built a cabin and established a stare on the north side of the e
Spokane River_ Seeing a business opporninity, Joe Herring, Timothy Lee and Ned Jordan built the
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first bridge to cross the Spokane River at the site of Kendall's store in 1864. A small community,
known as Spokane Bridge, began to build up near the bridge. M. M. Cawley took over the holdings
of Charley Kendall in 1872, inducting the bridge, a trading post and a lag hotel. or
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1 Interestingly, the history of the settlement of the Spokane Valley predates the history of the City a
Spokane. Spokane Valley holds maiw of the "firsts'' for the Spokane area. In addition to being e
ii home to the area's first settler, Antoine Plante, in 1849, the Spokane Valley had the first business OF
andfi.rst ferry in 1850; the store and bridge in 1862; the first house in 1866; and the first past
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'1 office in 1867. All these "fiats' occurred before the 1873 arrival of James Mover, "The Father of
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During the next fewy-ears, growth was slow, but a few early settlers set down roots in the Valley
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area. Wiliam Newniarr, an escort to boundary surveyors for the U .S. Army, settled and farmed near
1 Newman Lake, Later named for him. Daniel Courchaine,_a French Canadian, began ranching in the e
Saltese area in 1866. Stephen Liberty moved from Rathdrum in 1871 to settle on the we side of 01
I, Liberty Lake with his wife and nine children. Other Carly settlers included the fhmitina of Albert
Edmond Canfield, Benjamin Avis and Joe Goodner in 1880; die Joseph Woodard family of nine in or
1 1882; and the WilliarriPringle family in 1883. Most of these early settlers were ranchers who raised e
stock, letting them graze on the dry, bunch grass-covered land of the Valley.
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The Northern Pacific Railroad began laying tracks through the Spokane Valleyin 1881. The first el
township was platted as new businesses started up to supply services to the men building the p
railroad. More early pioneers settled in the V. as money and jobs began to come into the area.
By 1883, the final tracks had been laid, and a transcontinental link was established. This Or
transcontinental link and the discovery of the silver mines in the Coeur d'Alenes created a rush of
traffic. Within a few years, Spokane was tied to the outside world by five tramconrinPntalrailroads,
I tanking it the hub of commerce it remains today.
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Thus it was that by 1889, while Spokane was beginning to rebuild after its devastating fire, the if
Spokane Valley was bustling with activity. Schools, churches, and communities were springing up.
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Cattle and dairy- farms dotted the land where Indians still roamed and were frequent visitors to
Valle harries. Mr. A. T. Dishman traded his interest in a Spokane livery stable for a work team and or
wagon and bought land south of what is now Dishman. He began hauling granite to help rebuild. el
I ` Spokane buildings after the fire.
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Attempts to irrigate the Spokane Valley began as early as 1895. Developers and real estate ei
, speculators tapped into nearby lakes, the Spokane River and the aquifer lying under the valley in an
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effort to turn the dry land into saleable agricultural acreage. In 1899, the Spokane ValleyLand and
Water Co., later awned by long - time irrigation advocate D.C. Corbin, built a canal to irrigate acreage e
in the Greenacres area with water from Liberty Lake. In 1905, the Spokane Canal Company built a el
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canal to irrigate the Otis Orchard area -with water frt n Ne:wmanLake, and Modern Irrigation and
Land Company into the underground equifer to irrigate 3,000 acres in Opportunity.
The promise of irrigation brought prosperity to the Valley. Within an amazing twentyyears, 30,000
acres of dry hind had been converted into fertile farmland. Access to water increased land values
immensely and fortunes were made as promoters purchased land, furnished irrigation and resold the
land. Promoted by the developers and the railroad in the East and the Midwest as prime agricultural
land, the Valley attracted Easterners by the thousands. Valley population seed from 1,000
residents in 1900 to nearly 10,000 by 1922.
Valk? Taanstips
With the a c eption of the incorporated Town of Nillw od, the Spokane Valleywas developed as
townships with no governmental functions. Most of the townships platted in the early 1900's were
surveyed as a tool for promotion and sale, and remain as names for neighborhoods and host office
designations today.
A few Spokane Valle=y townships-were clevdoped for residential and /or business purposes. Trent
was originally planed as a re ideutial area for Northern Pacific railroad workers in 1881, Ivhllwood
began as a 'company town', developed by Inland Empire Paper Mill for their employe, and
Dishrnan developed primarily as a business center. All other Valli townships were developed as
irrigation districts and ow their existence to their agricultural roots. Between 1901 and 1915 the
townships of Orchard Avenue, Greenacres, Otis Orchards, Opportunity, Vera,, Dislunan, Liberty
Lake, Newman Lake, East Spuk:ane, Mica and Chester were platted.
Apple Loping - 1904 - 1920
The first apple try were planted as an agricultural experiment in Opportunity in 1904. The apples
thrived in the gravelly soil of he Valley and by 1912 nearly 2 million apple trees had been planted.
Acres of apples soon lined Sprague Avenue, causing it to be renamed "The Appleway "- Fruit stands
were a common sight throughout the area, and the Spokane Valley hosted its first national apple
show in 1908. Fruit growers formed the Spokane Valley Growers Union to help meet their
produce and built a huge pad plant in 1911_
During these years the Spokane Valley was promoted as a wonderful place to live. Though most
Valley residents were farmers or orchardists, canneries, bridsyards, railroad maintenance facilities
and lumber mills provided jobs for many. The beauty of the surrounding area, pleasant
con,n,nnirie, fertile farmlands, business opporru.niries, outdoor sports and activities, local
recreational areas and community argani aeions caused it CO be called "Spokane Valley, the Valley
Bountiful". As the population increased, small communities with schools, do rches, businesses,
community dubs and organizations thrived. Tied to Spokane, local lakes and Coeur d'Alene by
railroads and bus systems, the people of the Valley enjoys a full life.
Truck Farms - 1920;
As early as 1913, area orchardists began to have crop trouble. By the erid of 1928, early frosts,
disease, soil depletion and competition from other apple producing areas ended the apple dreams of
the Spokane Valley. In addition to crop problems, no provisions had been made for repair or
upkeep and many of the unique ditches and irrigation systems built near the turn of the centurywere
failing.
Despite: their best efforts, more than three-quarters of the apple trees grown in the Valley had been
pulled out by 1926. Area residents began losing their farms or selling them in five, ten, or twenty-
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acre lots as suburban home sites. Others converted them to truck farms, successfully raising many i"
crops in the gravelly soil of the Valley, including strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, beans, peas, r
watermelons, asparagus, squash, cucumbers and thousands of acres of Heart of Gold canteloups . 41.
Dairy, poultry and fur farms also appeared in the Valley during these years.
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Like the rest of the nation, the Spokane V all eywas hit with a depression in the 1930s. Although
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hunger was not a problem, as most people had enough land to grow food for their families, there
were few jobs and money was scarce until 1940.
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The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce adhered to a posits agenda throughout these hard r t They placed street signs on Valley r€-ads and in an effort. to show solidarity with Spokane,
east west roads were re -named to correspond with Spokane's reads. Observing that fires were a r
I constant and catastrophic problem for area residenes, theGh tuber lobbied to begin a fire protection Qr
district in the Valley. Their efforts were successful and Valley residents were first offered fire
protection in 1940, with the formation of Spokane County Fire Protection District Number One.
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Skiing was brought close to the area with the opening in 1933 of Ski -More, just south of Tishman,
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and in 1935 Play fair Race Course was built. An Inland Empire Regatta was held at Liberty Lake in
1937, and fourteen dancing schools sprang up as a dancing craze hit the area. Movies were a OP
favorite pastime for Valley residents, and theDishnnan Theater opened in 1939. OP
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In 1932, the Diamond, Ohio and Federal Match Companies were located in the eastern part of the
Valley. Making match blocks was the largest industry in the Spokane area during that time, and over is
200,030 feet of white pine timber were used by the match block industry each day. New businesses OP
included Peter's Hardware in 1934, and Jacklin Seed in 1936. The first Safeway opened in 1937, and
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With the fear of war looming, the U.S. gt ►ernment made the decision to build an aluminum plant in
the Spokane Valley. The federal Government also recognized the need for warehouse space and fil
facilities to support the coastal naval activities during wartime_ In 1942, the Spokane Valley was 00
chosen as a site for one of these Inland Supply Depots. 0
Almost overnight unemployment disappeared and a labor shortage began in the Spokane Valley as
hundreds of workers immediately began working on the aluminum plant and the Naval Supply P
Depot. Begun in 1941, the Trentwood Aluminum Rolling Mill opened in 1942 with 450 employees. 0
By May 1944, the $12 million supply depot included twelve general storehouses, five heavy material
storehouses and outside storage for approximately 3,000 railroad carload.
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The war years were a boorn time as new people arrived to work in both the aluminum mill and the p
Naval Supply Depot. Valley residents cleaned out old houses, barns and even chicken coops to use
as rentals to house the newcomers. Businesses and the community thrived despite wartime
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In 194E, with the war over, the Valley was growing rapidlyand looking forward to a bright future.
Valley industries were impressive - an aluminum rolling mill, cement plant, paper mill, brick and lime
plant, trailer fabricating plants, match block factories, seed plants, canning factories, a Naval Supply 0
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The 1950's found the Valley quietly becoming a suburb, or a bedroom com,,,nity to Spokane.
Although the agricultural econornythat had supported the Valley in the past was disappearing, many
arearesidents realized they wanted to live in the less urbanized and surroundings of the Spokane
Valley. As the small fames disappeared one by one, subdivisions appeared and hundreds of new
homes were built, craning g a semi -rural community. The construction of an east -west freeway, I -90,
made the commute to the City of Spokane easier.
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Business hubs in MiIJwood, Dishman and Opportunity continued to thrive. A 1950 Spokane Valley
Chamber of Commerce information sheet listed the following facts about the Spokane Valley:
14212 irrigated acres, 9,090 homes, fourteen grade schools and threehigh schools, 352.81 miles of
paved roads, forty motor courts and motels, twenty -rwo churches, 660 businesses, four fire stations,
two airports and one flying field, twelve community and service dubs, one country club, two
theatters, one roller rink, one bowling alley, two lakes with sixteen resorts and two Clambers of
Commerce.
Stzrcfy Grtzt —196Os
The 1960s found the Vafley still a quiet, but ever growing suburb of the City of Spokane. Rapid
growth continued as more and more land was subdivided. This growth seemed to be a minor
problem CO the people of the Valley, as jobs were plentiful and industries were growing. The Navy
Supply Depot, which dosed in 1958, was reopened as Spokane Industrial Park by a subsidiary of
Washington Water Power. It successfully began attracting light industries in 1962.
Throughout the 1960s, the s
� eau- rura[.Lfe residents had sought by moving to the ValJeywas still
intact Most Valley residents had a little acreage and could ride a horse up into the foothills. Valley
businesses continued to grow in number and size and Valley residents were thrilled when the first
shopping center, University City, opened in 1965. The opening of the Spokane Valley Hospital was
another big step forward for Valley residents.
Grath gaud Favrral Comeau — 1970s and 1980s
Following narional trends, Valley residents began to question environmental issues during the 1970s.
Problems from prior growth began to surface. Concerned citizens began to question growing
pollution of the aquifer and area labs. The lakes, especially Liberty I :Aire, began sbowwing signs of
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deterioration. Yet, despite the fact that these environmental issues were being discussed, thousands
of new homes and many new businesses continued to locate in the Valley_ No protection was given
to the aquifer, as no sewers were required for new construction.
Steady residential and conunercial growth continued in the Spokane Valley throughout the 1980s.
Hewlett Packard, which had established operation in the area in 1979 was the first of several bleb
tech companies that opened for businesses in the Industrial Park and Liberty 1 ake areas. Although
area residents continued to enjoy their semi - rural, but increasingly urban, lifestyle, the influx of
fin to be felt as area schools
people became crowded and a few
�Y began major roadways became
congested.
Fears concerning the aquifer continued into the 1980s, leading State Board of Health officials to
threaten a moratorium on new construction in 1983, unless sewering of the Valley began. In
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answer, r, Spokane County developed a wastewater management plan and designated a priority sewer
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service area_ A sewer trunk line was eventually ended into the area, and at long last, the Valley
slowly began to hook up to sewers.
Following up on an earlier proposal by the Spokane County Parks Department, the Parks and
Recreation Committee of the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce proposed a ten and ore-half V
mile lilting, biking, and recreational trail to be built in conjunction with the Washington State e
Ce in 1989. Gaining support froma multitude of sources, the Centennial Trail quickly
became a reality. By 1989, the trail meandering through the Valley along the Spokane Raver, began
providing enjoyment to thousands of residents.
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Way r rti u - 19905
Throughout the 1990s, . the Spokane Valley continued to grow more urban, becoming one of the
fastest growing runs in the state. Commercial growth increased and }oined residential growth as it
moved towards the state line. The urban development included the opening of the long - awaited
Spokane Valley Mall in 1997, the establishment of do ens of other businesses along business
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Table 7: Spokane Valley Cultural and Historic Sitesr
! Feature Location 1 Significance Pi
1. CPanral Valley Bani I NW corner of 32Iid Avmuc ' Agricultural 1st ry, upstairs once used for
'' Sullivan Road CVHS i5 beask all e
L ( A.,m-,erTe+achex's Cottage - 11626 E. Sands Roan} School history in Chester community
1890s ell
3. Dishmaa 0 - . • t - 1939 100 S- teRciad "train l iszurl c om.nvrnir lamed in 1903 ill
4. lishrman orgy - 1889 South of Sprague in Dishman Site of A.T.Dislinr.an's mite quarry used for
area Gnrza - U. LCH.S ,Carrot Northern 1 ci
. DisEun The ter - 1430 8722 T, S « e Avenue First theat
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1 6. E. : iff - 1916 311 to 601 S. Park ad ! Meelica1 hisro - tuberculosis sanitarium
7. Federal, Ohio & Diamond , ley - between Trent 1 Match b otlt fartnri, the largest industry in
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Mat h Gosh ani - 1929 and S eAvenue - Spc!cane for miuwyears
3. Pelt Field -- 1919 1 5629 to 6105 E, Rutter P •• Farly aviation history
9. Greena.cres Bu:;7ness District - 18100 E. Apple 'ayAver= Agri cornmunuy e
1904 ea
10. int'1 Portland Cement Co. 3800 N. Cement Road One of first 1 e industrie,
11. Mullane Road Marker - 1861- 8122 E. Sprague Avenue Historical reference to Mullin ' ., ear . e
62 , development of the Vail
12- Opportunity Township Mall 12114 F. Sprague Avenue ' Meeting place for Valley residents, u o
& Business District - 1912 1 I . • .beak and social functions P
1 13. Orchard Merle Community ' 2810 N. Park Road Meeting p ace /Or • . Avenue
Center - 1917 fii
14. Pine Creels Dairy - 1389 Corner of Universit • & 8'h Onc of rwtr l� arge z ivies with hundreds of cows el
Avenue which ranged on thousands of acres before
:.erdemelnt - stone walled milk house still stands
15. Plante's Ferry Monument - 12000 E. Upriver Drive 1 storica eren rsi permnx1ent jc4tfe r in Figi
1849 Valley
16. River Rode House 11907 E Broadway Avcnuc relates to use o ..K _materials to bujcd e
17. Spokane University - 1912 1 10212 E. 9' Avenue ' School history, sire of a university and the center r
of the University are t cnennnmmty
18. Van Manes Orchard & Howse 322 N. University Avenue Henry Van lda ter apple Valley orchardist, top floor of 1.
- 1910 house once used by Y alley r /eats for LS:..In
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19. VeJ'oh Nasal Supply Depot - 31308 N. Sullivan Road - -- 1942 WW 11 history - Va1ky int lustrF ai History ' 0 1111
1942 S. _E € Industrial
20. Vera Purr'. House - 1906 5'00 N. Er- en RD • 1 Uri: tionfVera anntnuniy em
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Looking across the Spokane Valle, although much has disappeared, one can still see the remnant
of the past. Interspersed thraughour the new fend subdivisions, a few homes still rain than
re built out of the river rocks that the farmers and orchardists picked out of their fielyds.
Craftsman bungalows with cobblestone foundations, chimneys and porch columns stand in contrast
to the new apartment buildings. Rushing traffic b many of the old farmhouses, a few quietly
decaying old barns stand in backyards, and a small number of apple trees still dot the landscape.
Table 7 lists some of these cultural and historic features in the Spokane Valleytl t are located an
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Spokane Valley Community Views
Survey of Residents
At the onset of the Spokane-Valley Incorporation Study, a survey of Spokane Valley residents was
conducted with the cooperation of the Spokesman Review newspaper. The survey attempted to
identify Valley residents' satisfaction with existing service providers, service levels, communit
identity, and governance options_ The results were used in determining staffing levels for a mew city,
assumptions for service providers, boundaries of neighborhoods and communities within the Valley,
and priorities of residents for future capital projects.
The slimy was prepared by thelanntperaden Studystaff and punished in the ValleyVoice edition of the
Spokesman Review in November 2000. Fve hundred responses were received and tli results were complied
and analyzed as shown on Tam 8 on the following page. A score of 1 incficates a high L veI of satisfaction with
the servit preeeidech a score of 2 inrlic-rres an acceptable !Eyck and a score of 3 indiatties that reidents are
unsatisfied with the Service provided
Oar -Ended Qr nns
In addition to the quantifiable responses on the survey, open- ended questions were asked re.g rding
the most positive r-hange in the Valley, must negative change, and biggest concern with the
development of the Valley. Some of the responses from the survey are summarized below:
what do you tYrink bas been the rn skive ch a . in a Is;tne V )
13y a large majority, citizens listed investment in roads, with new additions and improvements to the
freeway and road system, as the most positive change in the Spokane Valley. Over one hundred
respondents noted the freeway improvements and widening of I -90, and the new Evergreen Road
Exchange. Additional new roads were mentioned by over ninety citiaens, who listed both the Valley
Couplet and the Argonne railroad overpass at Trent Road as important projects.
Business and commercial growth received the second largest response as being a positive change irr
the Spokane Valley. Although most mentioned the Spokane ValleyMall, others mentioned various
new commercial developments that have brought businesses and services that they no longer have
to go to Spokane to find.
Citing their pleasure in maintaining natural areas, a few people mentioned the development of the
Dishman Hills Natural Area and the MVlirabeau Point area as positive developments for the Valley
Others indirated the recreational fadil.ities created by the construction of the Centennial Trail and
tbeMirabeu Point/YMCA complex were their picks for the most positive changes.
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SERVICE SATISFACTION
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Transportation
Traffic Movement
Public ` ran6.i.Srsvii II
Sid_ aifsi X
Bike at>dPedestrian Trans X II I
P --rrian Access to Schools X
Pianism and Land Use
C nifty o Plasining far Grp i _
Land Use Potations
Enforcement of Zoning Violations j
Quality of New Developrnera X
Land the Decisiun•maltin Process
Sign and Billboard &tidal ons
Envirenntent
Noise Levels .1
Visual and Aesthetic Quality
Protection o Natural Areas X 1 Protection of S ordin X
Sense of Community
G mmunia_Iverna and Gatherings X
Employme nt Opportunities X
Arts and Cult
ural Events X
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Pervation of'1-ii5caoic Sitesiiituldingr, X
Parks and Open Space
Availability aFParks /Open Space X
Quality of Parks and Olen Space X
Quality of Rcacation Facilities X
i Public Safety
Enforcement of Safe Traffic Speeds X
Fire Protection X
Sheriff Response Time X
Safe to Walk inyourNcigltbarlaood X
IsT laorhood Crime Rate X _'
Animal Comavl - K ilLima
Utility Services et
Sewer Sr -vice and Avallablit X
Water Service X
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Garbage Service X
Street Cleaning X
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Sn w Removal X
Street Rvp r and Maintenance X
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Street Li X
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StarmwatPr Cpntrnl /Flo dis X
Contmun ity Services
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Libran Services and Facilities X J
Sha in X ¢�
S Dols X
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"' Nearly fifty respondents listed sewer construction as a slow, but positive development. A few
mentioned improvements in other services, such as police or fire, but the availability of medical
servic did receive a few positive responses,
Governmentwas mnenrioned several times as bringing positive changes to the Valley. Some
mentioned their satisfaction with the fiscal responsibility shown by the current County
Commissioners.
\fit der u thinly has been the negative change in the Somme Valley?
Overwhelmingly, r to the survey listed uncontrolled and poorly managed business,
commercial and residential growth, and the resultant traffic problems they have caused, as the most
negative change in the Spokane Valley. Many residents exposed their discountgement concerning
the continued lack of use of the University- City Mall and the closure of dozens of lousinesse.s along
the Sprague corridor. The prolif�..ration of new businesses and strip malls Ding built, what dozens
of commercial and retail sates remain vacant, was viewed by some as leading to urban sprawl.
A few residents surveyed indicated that rapid growth has brought increased crime, heavy traffic,
poor air quality, loss of natural habitat and a reduced quality of life to them. They expressed their
displeasure with the small, clustered, gated developmnts, too many apartment complexes, and the
small lot size in new subdivisions.
Other respondents motioned environmental concerns, such as not enough rotection for the
aquifer and danger to the river from pollution and increased shoreline building. Loss of natural
habitat with resultant ne ative effects on wildlife and quality of life was a concern expressed by
others.
Do you fed a sense of cot m ul the S 1s3[ eValley.?,
Atha n greatly ouS1m a f residents felt positive about Their sense of community, either
through their schools or community events. Valleyfest, a fall community event, w•as listed by many
as wing a sense of community. Others mentioned the Distimau Hills Association, the Centennial
Trail, the I Iirabeau Point/YMCA complex and the SpokaneValley Mail as providing new ties for
Valley residents and offering great hope for future cultural events.
Those few positives aside, the overwhelming majority of Spokane Valleyites responded that they do
not feel a sense of community: While a few voiced the opinion that they relate to Spokane County,
many others feh they area part of the City of Spokane. Still ethers revealed that although they do
not feel they are affiliated with Spokane, they believe they have to go into the City of Spokane to
find any cultural opportunities.
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Rather than feeling part of another larger community, a few responding felt that a cohesive,
community - defining demern is missing in the Spokane Valley. Some reasons proposed for this
deficiency in sense of community included: lark of a civic cen and other meeting places, lack of
events, both community and cultural, and lack of communication about community and cultural
events.
Steering Committee
The Incorporation Study tarn selected Spokane Valley residents who indicated on the survey;
willingness Co participate to a Spokane Valley- Incorporation Study Steering Committee. The
Steering Committee included a mix of residents from eighteen to over sixty -five, men and women,
living in all areas of the Valley, and not having been involved in incorporation efforts in the past.
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Fifteen members were originally included and, in addition, the incorporation proponent and the
chair of the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Governance Committee were included. The
Steering Committee met five times from january► 2001 through June 2001 and reviewed preliminary
budget proposals, staffing levels, potential revenue sources, and communityidentrfication.. Based
upon the comments and suggestions, the staff formulated assumptions for a new city budget,
acceptable levels of taxation, and service providers.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE ANALYSIS
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The proposed incorporation area is served by a large number of public agencies and private
companies. In addition to the services provided by county, federal and state agencies, there are
various local taxing districts that have jurisdiction within this area. These governmental units are
Spokane County: Within general government are the legislative, administrative, budget and
support services. Judicial and legal include the district courts, superior courts, prosecutor's
office, and public defender's office. The public safety function of Spokane County includes the
Sheriffs department, corrections, probation, and jail. Other departments within the County
include planning; building and code enforcement; hearing miner, parks, recreation and
fairgrounds; animal control; noxious weed control; geographic information services; conummity
development; and public works inrlinling engineering, wastewater management, solid waste
management, stormwater management, and transportation.
City of Spokane: Water and sewer service and wastewater tseaunent.
Special PurTose Districts:
Fire Protection: Spokane County Fire District 1
Schools: Central Valley School District No. 356
East 'Valley School District No. 361
West Valley School District No. 363
Spokane School District No. 81
Library; Spokane County Library District
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i Consolidated Irrigation District No. 19
Vera Irrigation District No. 15
Trent Irrigation District No 3
Model Irrigation District No. 18
Carnhope Irrigation District No. 7
Hutchinson Irrigation District No. 1
Orchard Avenue Irrigation District No, 6
Pasadena Park Irrigation District No. 17
Spokane County Water District No. 3
Irvin Water District No. 6
East Spokane Water District No. 1
Solid Waste Collection: Waste Management of Spokane
Private Water Purveyors
Modern Electric Company
Holiday Trader Court
Hutton Settlement
Pinecroft Mobile Home Park
Kaiser- Trentwood
Spokane industrial Park
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County wide Authorities:
Spokane Transit Authority
Spokane Regional Transportation Count
Spokane County Health District
Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority
Noxious Weed Control Board
State of VTL4jn ,tan:
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Department of Transportation
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The services provided by these entities are norrnafly to as " unirigal ", that is, they are
usually performed by a city within a city's jurisdictional boundaries. Cities require that the services
be provided at a higher level than rural areas. Law enforcement would be an txample of a
municipal service now being provided to the Spokane Valley by the County
County services such as the Coroner, Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Superior Court, Prosecutor,
Public Defender, and District Courts are performed county-side in both incorporated and
unincorporated and are therefore considered "non - municipal ". These services will nor be affected IP
to the same degree as municipal services. The provision of educational services is another non-
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municipal service hat will not be directly affected by incorporation of a new city.
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Legislative
The Board of County Commissioners now provides the policy - making and oversight of general
government operations for Spokane County. With a new city, a Mayor and City Council will serve so
these functions by representing citizens, setting policy, establishing priorities and goals, and adopting OP
a budget. The estimated cost for the Mayor and C.outett] for the first year of operation is $150,842.
Adrn nistrative
The County Administrative Officer, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, now
oversees the operation of Spokane County. With a new city, a City Manager will provide the
administrative leadership to implement Council policies and is responsible for management direction
to city departments and staff and for monitoring all contracts with other agencies. The estimated 4P
cost for the GityManagement is $285,759 for the first year of operation. gr
City Clerk
The City Clerk is responsible for maintaining a record of all official actions of the City Council
including the publication of notices and minutes of meetings. The estimated cost for the first. year
of operation for this responsibility is $160,062.
Human Resources /Risk Management
For the new city, a Human Resources Department would be required for administration of
personnel including hiring, benefits coordination, disciplinarymvestigations, and risk management.
The estimated cost for the first year of operation for this function includes scoff costs of $185,722,
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mainti nance and operation costs of $117,744 including a liability insurance premium of $106,000 for
a total department budget of $303,477.
Finance
For the new city, a Finance Department would be responsible for financial managernent systems and
reports, budget preparation and monitoring, acting as Treasurer for investment of City funds, and
purchasing supplies and capital kerns. The estimated cost for the first }Tar of operation for this
function indiidec staff costs of $452,538 and maintenance and operation costs of $29,667 for a total
of $482,205.
Information Services
For the new city, an lnfcwmation Services Department would be responsible for providing
information technology to city departments to assist them in achieving its goals including financial
and payroll systems, geographic information in conjunction with Spokane County personnel, data
and records management and network development and support. The estimated cost for die fist
year of operation for this function inehut1 s staff costs of $330,956, maintenance and operation costs
of $46,928 which includes $25,000 for capital and an additional $500 annual capital expense for each
city employee in departmental budgets, for a tarok of $3777,884.
Options for the new city in providing this service include hiring its own staff, contracting with
Spokane County, or hiring a consultant or any combination of these.
Otter Administrative
For the new city, temporary paskicurs are budgeted t be used as needed with the concurrence of
the Human Resources Director and the City Manager for a staff cost of $82,500 and maintenance
and operation cost of $8,750 for a total for the first }mar of $91,250_
adriition, exper»es for dues and assessments, copiers and lease of a facility for city hall are
estimated to be $236,845 for the first year.
Judicial and Legal
District Court
hx , a e: Spokane County bas one District Court with county- -wide Jurisdiction. The district
court has nine judges; five serving Spokane County and four that provide services to the City of
Spokane.
Cost of Existing Service: The District Court estimates that s' ty percent of its caseload is generated
in the new city boundaries with an estimated 2001 cost of $1,792,732 increasing to $1,900,296 in
2003.
]rn oration Orions; The new city of Spokane Valley can cre-ate either a municipal court or a
tnunxcipal department of the Spokane County District Court similar to the arrangement with the
City of Spokane. The jurisdiction of municipal courts is the same as that of municipal departments
of district courts. if the new city chooses to have municipal department judges, their appointment
would be from the elected District Court judges and would serve under contract. This decision will
be dependent on the City of Spokane Valley's desire to be a self- governing body of the District
Court. in either case, jurisdictions is limited to matters that arise under city ordinances (i.e. traffic or
criminal matters).
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.T. Impacts: The District Court system currently serves the entire county and would not
be affected by the incorporation boundaries aside frcim traffic infractions, which would be included
in the new city numicipal court system.
Probation
Existing Steel The Probation Department provides supportive services to the Court including
investig-ations and monitoring defendants' compliance with Court- ordered conditions. The City of
Spokane and Spokane County each have separate probation staff.
Cost of .Existinp5erjce: The number of cases assigned to the Probation Department within the
incorporation boundary ,vest calculated with projected costs of $276,682 in 2001 and $293,283 in
2003.
Incorporation Options: The new city has the option of hiring its awn staff or contracting with
Spore County.
Its rpo�atiaa Impas-ts: If the new otycontr'acts with the District Court, residents could receive the !�
same level of service with the Spokane County Probation Department.
Prosecutor's Office
Existing Service: The Spokane County Prosecutor's Office provides administration of both civil and Pl
criminal cases for the County. This office is responsible for legal advice and counsel to the Board pN
of County Commissioners and employees draping of ordinances, defense of the County
administrative and policy matters, and prosecuting misdemeanors in District Court.
Cost of Existing Servic Casts for the new city for these services are estimated at $479,400 for staff
and S30,7 D' for operation and maintenance for a total of S51O,127 for the first year of operation_
Incorporation Options: The new city could establish a new city attorney's office which would
undertake the estimated workload now handled by the countyProsecutor's Office; contract either
partially or totally with the Prosecutor's Office; or contract with a private attorney.
Incorporation Impacts: h is ass for this Study{ that the new city would provide this service.
Public Defender
Existing Service: The Spokane County Public Defender's Office represents persons otherwise
unable to afford legal counsel for adult, juvenile, felony and misdemeanor crimes.
Coq of Ex . ervir�: Costs for providing services to the proposed incorporation aroma are based
on the Sheriff's estimate of sixty percent of its workload being generated in that area. For the Public
Defender, shay percent of the costs for adult misdemeanor defense would be $463,413 for 2001 and
$491,218 for 2003.
Incorporation Options: The new city could contract with Spokane County for Public Defender
services; contract with an independent attorney; or set up its own office within an internal legal
department.
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Ir_ Tormtion Impacts: For this study, it was assumed that the new dtywould contra with
Spokane Couirty_
Public Safety
Law Enforcement
Existing Srice The primary agency providing police service in the unincorporated area of
Spokane County is the Sheriff's Department. It is responsible for 1,723 square miles and provides
services to residents of the unincorporated area (Map 12). Some of the sea icy that the Sheriff's
Department provides to the Spokane Valley include a portion of Patrol, Community Services,
Detectives, Traffic, K -9, Drug Unit, DARE, School Resource officers, Identification, Radio
Dispatch, CAD/1UVIS, Fleet Lease, and Garage. The Department also provides contract services to
some of the smaller cities in the county.
The Washington Stare Patrol also provides services within the incorporation area including traffic
enforcement on stare and interstate highways and back up to local agencies on emergencies.
Cost of Existing Service: The Sheriff's Department estimates that approximately si: y percent of its
resources are required in the proposed incorporation area. Thiswas calculated on a functional basis
including sortie support activities as there is no reliable data available based upon the geographic
location of chargeable activities. Based upon its 2001 ' udget including indirect costs this amount is
$t2,23 € for 2001 and increases to $12,970,449 for 2003.
Incorporation Options: The new city could negotiate an ag 6ernent with the County Sheriff to
provide service or establish its own municipal police department,
Inco Disci n im cis_ If the new city contracts with Spokane County, residents could receive the
sante level of service or negotiate a higher level of service with the Sheriff's Department.
Corrections
E le: The Geiger Corrections Center provides confinement and supervision of low
security, adult offenders and provides rehabilitation services for the unincorporated areas of
Spokane County and for other jurisdictions by contra -t.
Q?St of ExistingService: Cosa for 2001 for adult rnisalem anant confinement is based upon sixty
percent of the resources allocated by the Sheriff's Dep-aninent to the incorporation ;.urea; for 2001 h
is estimated at $ 1,223,539 and $1,296,951 for 2003.
Incorporation_ Option: The new city can contract with Spokane County Corrections to provide
correction services.
Incorporation Impact: There would be no impact on this department as the contract amount
would equal the cost of the services.
Jail
D cisring Service: Spokane County provides a safe and secure environment for the incarcenttion of
suspected and convicted offenders. It is operated by Spokane County and serves the City of
Spokane, the federal goveritrnent, and other Mies and towns by contract.
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Cost of Existin . Current costs for jai] for the Spokane Valley incorporation area are based
on a percentage of the new city population compared to the City of Spokane; this would be
$997.831 in 2001 and $1,057,701 in 2001
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Incorporation Options: The new city could contract with Spokane County in the same manner as
the City of Spokane or build a new jail facility, hire and train a new staff and contract with Spokane
County until chose actions area completed.
Incorporation Impacts: If the new city contracted with the-Spokane County jail, there would be no
impact on the existing operations of the jail.
Animal Control
Exsun Service: The Spokane County Animal Control Deparrrnenr currently provides this services
for the proposed City of Spokane Valley. Animal Control Officers are trained and commissioned by
the County Sheriff's Department. The Spokane Canty Animal Shelter is located on Flora Road
within the proposed incorporation area.
Cost of Eidsting,Servicc: The main revenue source for this department is license fees. Eased on a
net cost of operation of $3.47 r ..r person, approximately $284,887 is the estimated cost in 2001 for
the proposed incorporation area and $301,9$0 is the estimated cost for 2003.
Incorporation Options: Spokane County Animal Control currently provides animal control services ir
by contract to the Cities of Millwood, Cheney, and Fairchild Air Force Base_ For animal control, the
new city could contract with Spokane CountyAnimal Control, hire. a private enterprise, or provide
the service itself_
Incorporation Impacts: If the new city contracted with Spokane County, there would be no impact
cm the existing operations of the amoral control department:.
Fire Protection Sri
Existing Service: Spokane County Fire District 1 is a fully paid fire depanmentwith 143 emplcsyees,
responding from seven fire stations and providing the following services: structural fire suppression;
wridland fire suppression; hazardous materials response; incident management; technical rescue
response for automobile extrication, confined space rescue, high angle rope rescue, trench rescue,
and ice rescue; EMS basic life support response (EMT); EMS advanced life support response
(paramedic); fire and arson investigation; plan review; commercial budding inspection; incident pre -
planning; and public safety- education,
It is a separate taxing jurisdiction governed by an elected board of commissioners and it is not a pan
of the county government. The district covers TS square miles and at a population of 115,000, Fire
District 1 is the largest fire district in Spokane County (Map 11).
Cost of L'xi,t n Service: The tax valuation of the district for 2001 is $5,071,297,990. A regular
property tax of S1.3992 per $1,000 and a special property tax of S1.5422 per $1,000 generates
S14,795,859 for the operation of the district.
Incorporation Options: The new city x.11 be annexed into Fire District 1 upon incorporation, but r
voters within the new city will have the option during the first year of operation to either remain a
part of the District- or form their own fire department as per state law.
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Inca r orat;an In acts: With forty -five square miles proposed for the City of Spokane Valley, 59
percent of Fire District 1 would be inside the new city and 30 square miles or 41 percent would
remain unincorporated within Fire District 1.
Serving the southern portion of the Spokane Valley is Spokane Crusty Fire District 8 and serving
the northern portion of the Spokane Valley is Spokane County Fire District 9. Modifications to the
proposed boundaries coup] include portions of these Districts.
Public Works
Engineering Administration
E stingService: Spokane County performs project management, bridge design, urban street and
rural road design, construction, traffic and traffic safety. programs, and transportation demand
management for the unincorporated areas of Spokane County. In addition, the Engineering
Division applies for and administers the Arterial Improvement Program, the Transportation
Partnership Program, and other federal and state grants.
C pst_of Fodstin Service: The estimated costs of engineering and administration for programs ' spa the
incorporation area are $3,063,000 for 2001 and $3,246,780 for 2003.
Incorporation Options: The new city can contract with Spokane County to continue to provide
these services or establish its own engineering department.
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o cts: For this Study, it was assumed that the new citywould contract, at least
initiilly, with Spokane County.
Roads Maintenance
Existing Service: Within the City of Spokane Valley's boundaries, there are 420 miles of County
Roads. The County roads within the proposed City of Spokane Valley represents 14 percent of the
2,925 road miles for which Spokane County is responsible countywide. The County Road
Department provides maintenance of the roadways, stoma drainage, winter maintenance including
plowing, roadside facilities, street cleaning, traffic signs, traffic striping and bends, utility paymenrs
for street lighting and traffic engineering services. There are also two Stara highways svithin the
proposed boundaries consisting of State Route 27 (Pines Road) and State Route 290 (Trent Road)
and Interstate 90 ( -90) wbirla are maintained by the Washington Dep-artment of Transportation.
The urban principle east -west arterials include Broadway, Sprague, Appl ay, lb` and 32n
Through traffic is primarily earned by I -90 and secondarily by Trent. Trmrel orientation in the
Spokane Valley is east -west with a majority of local traffic traveling by mEar of Sprague, Appleway
and Trent.
The urban principal north -south arterials are spaced approximately a mile a part, which include
Fancher, Park, Argonne, IvlaiIlan, University, Pines, Evergreen, Sullivan, and Barker, all of which,
pass over or under 1 -90, a ccept for University that ends at Ivlis Rd. Fancher, Argonne, and
Sullivan have overpasses over the Burlington Northern railroad tracks running parallel with Trent
Road on southern side-, the remaining north -south corridors are subject to 10 to 15 minute delays if
a train is passing through.
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Plans and Polirit s: To manage and implement the Spokane Regional Transportation CnunrdPs
comprehensive transportation planning, reed by Federal law, for Standard Metropolitan —
Statistical Areas, such as Spokane County, —
Cost of L-_xistirt S Tice: The County Road Fund is comprised of the funds described below and
local public funds. There are several funding mechanisms available for the City of Spokane Valley
contingent upon approval. Funding is available from the Federal Transportation Acts that are
passed by Congress to cover periods of live to six years. The present Federal Transportation Act,
called TEA 21, has made more than $50 ava.ilable each year of the A. Most of these funds
are passed through the Washington Sr ate Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to the Spokane
Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) for distribution. A portion of the funding is distributed on
a competitive basis through the Olympia affie of the WSDOT. The local distribution of funds is
done by SRTC on a priority basis with governmental agencies within Spokane County competing for
a limited amount of funding. These Federal funds may he used for urban roadways, bridges, '-
sidewalks, pathway-5, railroad cros- sings, and special safety projects. In 2001, Spokane County 1
expects to use nearly $8 million in federal grant funds in the Spokane Valley incorporation area,
which will require over S2 million in local match ;ng funds to secure.
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The Transportation Improvement Board has two funding methods: the Arterial Improvement
Program and the Transportation Partnership Program, The 2002 construction program has over $7
rrillionn in approved projects, which would require over $2 million in local matedi funds to tune.
The estimated cost of providing roadway maintenance service to the new city by Spokane County is
$4,065,250 for 200 and $4,309,165 for 2003. e
Spokane County has $15,365,000 in road projects planned for the incorporation area in 2002; of that V
total. the County has S4,244,000 in local funds have been committed In 2003, Spol ne County has
$12,877,000 planned in road projects; of which $3,553,000 in local funds have been committed,
Tables 18 and 19 list the. projects and Map 8 shows their locations.
Incorporation Options: The new city could contract with the County or develop a capital plan and
bring the service in-house and contract with Spokane County for an interim period.
Incorporation Impacts: All of the planning, capital programming, and construction in relation to
local road improvements in the newly incorporated area would become the responsibility of the new e
city as well This work usually starts up in the interim period between the election on incorporation
and the effective date of incorporation. The Countywould continue to supervise construction until
the effective date of incorporation.
Highway Maintenance
Existing S-er ice; The Washington State Departmem of Transportation provides maintenance for
the two site highways within the incorporation boundaries: State Route 27 (Pines Road) and State J
Route 290 ('Trent Road). In odelition, the DOT provides mainte.nance tea Interstate 90.
1 Cost of Fx;stin Services State law requires that when a city over 22,500 in population incorporates, r
the city immediately assume the responsibility for maintenance activities. The Department of V
Transportation would enter into an agreement with the new city to perform these activities at the r
city's cost. The estimated cost for these highway- mahnerrance services by the Depar e.nt of
Transportation for 2001 is $300,000 and $318.000 for 2003.
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Incorporation Options: The new city could contract with the Stare Department of Transportation
or Spokane County or provide the service itself.
Inco oration Im acts: There would be no impact on Spokane County; the assumption for this
Study is that the new city would contract with the Department of Transportation
Wastewater Management
S en�ice; The Spokane County Sewer Utility is the designated ew& service provider to the
area within the proposed city. The Utility currently has 19,300 custom, of -which 15,400 are within
this area.
.Mans and Policies, In 1996, Spokane County adopted ;ui Interim Comprehensive Wastewater
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Management Plan to revise and refine the County's original 1981 plan. The intent of the plan was to
develop strategies to advance the sewer program for the protection of the aquifer and to satisfy
regulations established by the Washington State Departments of Health and Ecology, the Spokane
County Health District and other regulatory requirements. The plan prioritizes sewer projects into
six -, fifteen -, and rwenty y ar programs shown un l'vlrip 10.
Spokane County is developing a Wastewater Facilities Plant to identifywastewatnr treatment facilities
that must be implemented to meet the 20 year and long-term needs for the County's Urban Craw<h
Area. Presently, it is anticipated that 10 million gallons per day wi l continue to go to the City of
Spokane Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a new plant will be constructed to treat 12
million gallons per day in the 20- yearplaaning horizon. Presently, it is projected that about 120
million dollars (in 2001 dollars) will be required for wastewater treatment in the 20 year horizon.
Table 16 lists the sewer projects planned for the next five ears in the Spokane Valley.
Cost of Existing Service: Each year the Utility spends appro_xi matey $11 million in :n Septic Tank
Elimination Program (STEP), which adds about 2,030 new customers to the sewer utility_
Approximately eighty percent of the program budget and new connections are within the
incorporation area. The revenues to fund the STEP program come from fourmt jar sources. The
table below shows the revenue generated from each funding source and the amount expended.
Table 9: S - tic Tank Elimination Program Funding
Rvenue Source Amount
Typical Annual Sewer
_ _ Program Expenditure
Centennial Clean eater Grant $3,750,000 $3,750,000
Ca. ital Facilities Rate $6,250,000 $6,250,000
Aquifer Protection Area Fund $1,500, 000 -
County Sales Tax Contribution $3,700,0000 $'000'000
TOTAL $15,200,000 _ $11,950,000
These four funding sources are described below:
CF;YTEA WAL CLE,iN WATER EXTENDED GRAJTT A twenty-year extended grant was
awarded to Spokane County in 1996, with annual payments scheduled to end in 2015.
COITAL FACE.'TLES RATE: A one -tune chaff per household when hooking up to the
sewer, it is currently set at $3,020 per household or equivalt residential unit. This rate will
most lately increase without the subsidization (118 of a percent on sales tax) provided by
the County currently_
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A QufER PROTECTION AREA (APA) FUND: Currently fees are colkete4 in the aquifer
sensitive area of Spokane County; these fees were voted in for a 20-year period that ends in
2005. If the fees are to be reauthorized, a vote will be required. The amount of fees used
for the STEP is the net amount available to the County after paying ;administrative costs, an
annual allocution to the Regional Health District, and an annual allocation to the City of
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SALES TAX' The County currently allocates one - eighth of a cent of its sales tax to the sewer
utility to provide a subsidy to property owners when hooking up to the sewer. The stir
subsidy (apprtpxirrutely $3,700,C00) is provided by the County and will most likely dissolve
with the incorporation of a new city.
An additional amount known as the General Facilities Charge (GFC) of S2,220 per household is
assessed at the time of hook -up. Currently, 25 percent of the GFC is subsidized from Sales Tax and
APA revenue, so the amount paid by each household is $ 1,665. The GFC is an allocation to all
sewer customers for the County's cost of wastewater treannent capacity at the City of Spokane's
wastewater treatment facility, and for construction of major interceptors and pumping stations. The
GFC is projected to increase in the future to help pay for n w treatment plant capacity.
The last source of revenue for wastewater farilities.is the Wastewater Treatment Plant Charge of
$4.00 per month per household. The revenue from this charge is being used exclusively to upgrade Wi
the a dsting treatnnent plant, and provide for new wastewater treatment rapacity.
Currently, the aggregate amount of revenue exceeds the annual expenditures for the STEP. Excess
revenues are placed in sewer constriction program reserve accounts. However, it is projected that
in the future, the revenues will fall short of expenditures, and the reserves will be spent to complete
the last few years of the sewer construction program.
Incorporation Options: The incorporation of the City of Spokane Valley would require negotiations
with Spokane County an the continuation. of the Septic Tank Elimination Program in marry areas.
The Centennial Clean Water Grant funding would appear to be forthcoming if the current level of
conversion could be maintained or increased. Aquifer Protection Area fees are collected by the
County in an area Larger than the proposed city, so an equitable method of apportioning the revenue
would require. negotiation.
Incorporation Impacts: Upon the incorporation of the new city, the County would tole B5 percent
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of the sales tax revenue it currently receives from the incorporation area, which almost certainly
would affect the currant subsidy given to the sewer utility. The new city-would need to either
continue the dedication of the sales tax revenue, or find another source of funding to continue the
current level of subsidy, or pass the costs on to the homeowners within the new city.
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The ownership of the wastewater system should remain with Spokane County bemuse of the e
regional nature of the utility, but other areas would need investigation such as the collection of the
hook -up fees mentioned previously and also collection of monthly sewer fees. (Le. should the
collection effort remain with the County or be assumed by the city).
Stormwater Management
Existing Service: Spokane County provides the following stomtwater management services to the
unincorporated areas of Spokane County: inventorying and maintaining stotrnwater facilities inside
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county road rights-of-way; developing plans for regional storm water fsriliries; implementation
(current ly not funded); enforcement of grassy swale regulations; and meeting NPDES requirements
for water quality.
Major storn wirer management issues facing Spokane County including the proposed City of
Spokane Valley include: i) reducing surface flooding and groundwater- related problems 2) meeting
federal and state surface -, ground and drinking water quality standards and requirements, including
developing and administering a National Pollutant Discharge Flir System (NPDES) permit;
3) planning and constructing needed infrastructure; and 4) funding a stormwater program to handle
all these responsibilities.
Plans and Policies: The Department of Ecology is expected to require die new city implement a
stormwater plat to address the impacts of stormwater as mandated by State regulations and the
Federal Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, including Underground Injection Control
regulations.
st of Existin SeFVice Currently, the county's stormwater management program is financed
though an annual stormwater charge. The annual charge is $10 for an average single family home
(which is equal to one Equivalent Residential Unit (ERL). One ERU is defines as 3,160 square feet
of impervious surface(s). Businesses, industries, schools, churches, apartment buildings, etc. are
charged $1Q per year per ERU. The square footages are measured from digital aerial ortho-
photographs and building permit plans. Tht County Treasurer bills property owners the stormwater
service charge on the tax statement each year. The stormwater fee is a line item on the tax
statement.
St is estimated that there are 99720 stormwater ERUs in the proposed City of Spokane Valley. This
translates into annual revenue of $997,200.
When the county's stornnwater utility -was established in 1992, the annual storwwater charge was
intended to be used primarily for preparing basin plans, inventorying public storm-rater faeilitit ,
maintaining existing public stormwater facilities and related work. The fee was not intended to fund
major capita improvements. The intent was that after individual basins plans were completed and
the needed capita] facilities and costs were identified, a decision would be made about how to
finance plan implementation. Although public meetings and a public hearing were held in 1999 to
discs increasing stormwater fees, the means of raising funds has not been decided.
New development is generally required to handle its runoff on -site where possible. The Storinwater
Utility is re- focusing its efforts on preventing new stormwater problems by mapping and preserving
natural drainage systems, reviewing and commenting on development proposals, and prodding
technical assistance to homeowners associations responsible for maintaining private stormwater
facilities, and similar activities.
There is increasing recognition by this community that stormwater facilities are an important part of
the infrastructure needed in this growing region. + State and federal regulations assure that
stormwater management will be a big issue facing local agencies and municipalities in the next few
yrs.
In orporatiait Options: The new city could adopt the existing County plans, prepare its own, or
contract with a private firm. In either case, the cost would be about the sarne to the new city.
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Incorparativn Impacts: Upon incorporation, the new city could contract with Spokane County or ro
hire its awn staff to provide the service. In any case, the jurisdiction with stoiu,wuter management
responsibilities for the new city need to address the issue of how to finance a starnawater
program to comply with federal and state requirements and constrict necessary stormwarer
improvements.
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Exis Service: Spokane County has turned over future solid waste disposal activities to a joint
City of Spokane- Spokane County Liaison Board to build and operate a waste-to- energy facility and re
to provide for the disposal of the re-sultant ash. Solid waste collection is currently provided by
Waste Management Inc., with rates and service boundaries regulated by the Washington Utilities and
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Transportation Commission.
Plans and Policies. The new city, if not a participant in the countywide system, would also be
required to submit a solid waste plan to the Department of Ecolag for approval and negotiate for is
disposal site outside of Spokane County.
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Cost of Existin en ic Currently the costs to the Valley area for solid haste code tion and gr
disposal vary depending on the geographical location. An estimation of this service with recli ig
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and two garbage cans is approximately $18.00 per month.
incorporation O twos Collection: The new city could not create any immediate charges to Imo''
solid waste collection services because of the requirements to honor the life of the franchise
agrferne.ne Alter the agreement has expired. the new city could honor previous agreements for
disposal, enter into a new agreement, or arrange for different methods of disposal. if the new city ti
chooses ocher methods of disposal and not to use the waste -to- energy plant, the Conroe r idents
would get an increase to the solid waste collection and disposal fee.
Incorporation Options for Disposal: The new citycould join the City-Co<mty flow Control
Agreement and accept the County Solid Waste Master Plan or develop its own plan r
ineprporaf. Im acts: The new city couikl not alter solid waste collection franchise agreements r
until the eepirttion of the agreements or agreement options.
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Dater Provision
Exis Service: The proposed incorporation area includes eighteen separate entities providing
aster services. Currently, Spokane County's role in the provision of water service is primarily
coordination. The table following depicts the water purveyorswidh corporate boundaries within the
proposed new city. Boundaries for each purveyor are shown on Map 10.
Plans and Policies: The Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) was completed in 1982 and most
recently updated in 1999. It addresses the requirements of the Public Water System Coordination r
Act and the County Services Act_ The plan establishes Future service areas for public water utilities,
minimum design standards, a utility services review procedure, a conflict appeals process, and
regional supply. needs. Spokane County's current role in the provision of water spices is limited to
general coordination with the water purveyors within the incorporation area.
The proposed incorporation area is entirely within the Critical Water Supply Service Areas
designated in the CWSP.
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Table 10: Wafer Purveyors Within the S Valley Incorporation Area
2000 Residential Total Incorporation
Water I rv'?' � population' Connections' Acres Arc
shape Irrigation % widen
1,200 480 ?48 100 % ''
District No. 7
City of Spokane 195,000 57,957 NA NA
Consolidated Irrigation 17,795 5,589 12308 47%
.District No. 19
East Spokane Water 4,063 1,018 1356 93%
District No. 1 1
I- 101444 Trailer Court - 21 ifj 5 100% :
Hutchinson Irrigation 1,950 780 332 100% •
District No. 16
Hutton Settlement 53 18 333 93%
Irvin Watt District No. 2,531 729 999 100°, I
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Kaiser -- Tr niwood 563 100%
Model Irrigation District - 5,708 2,129 945 - 100%
No. 16
Modern Electric 16,677 5,187 2887 100%
Company
Orchard Avenue 3,178 1 1,271 678 100%
Irrigation District No. 6 1
Pasadena Park Irrigation = 4,168 1,667 1868 54%
District No. 17
Pin ecroft Mobile Home 248 143 16 100%
Park
Spokane County Water 22,140 8,856 6690 46%
District No. 3
Spokane Industrial Park 273 100%
Trent -ood Irrigation 4,048 _ 1,453 2293 90%
District No. 3
Vera Irrigation Disuict 19,801 5,641 9843 41%
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' Spikan, C.ourity CapitalPaciiitic Plan, M arch 2001
Cast of Exis ' Se c e.: Each water purveyor sets its omen fees and charges for water service:
Incorporation Options.: Cities have the option of assuming jurisdiction of Tarter districts under. RCW
35.13A and each has varying impacts depending on the amount of the area or assessed valuation that
is within the city:
100c;: The city may by resolution or ordinance assuune jurisdiction over all assets of the
district including taxes levied bur not collected_
60%: A city may assitme jurisdiction over die entire district wept portion~ that are within
another city's boundaries. If this is done, the water district, by means of an election,
can require the city as jurisdiction of the entire district.
Less 60 %: The city may only assume jurisdiction of the portion that is within its boundaries.
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The new city could allow all of the water purveyors to continue operations as before incorporation,
or assume jurisdiction and operation of some or all of the water purveyors serving the incorporation
area. The State law addresses how to tike cavcrwan r districts, but there is no established procedure
relative to other water purveyors such as private companies, other municipal organizations, irrigation
districts, mope Dome parks, subdivisions, or Kaiser- Trenrwood and the Spokane Industrial Park
Igcnrporiiiori lm cts: For the purposes of this study, it is assumed that the new city would not
assurrte jurisdiction of water purveyors within its boundaries.
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Planning OPI
Exispng.$eryice: The Spokane County Division of Planning provides long range and current
planning services to the unincorporated areas of the County. The Planning Division provides p
professional and administrative services for the County including permit review and issuance, field
inspection and zoning code compliance services. The Division is also responsible for implementing
provisions of the Growth Management Act for the unincorporated areas of Spokane County and
coordinatingwith other municipal governments for county-wide implementation of GMA p
provisions.
Plus and Po1icie . The Spokane County Comprehensive Land Use Plan, adopted on January 12, fri
1980, is the official policy document for decisions relating to future physical development and public p
resources. In addition to the required land use and transportation elements, the Spokane County
Comprehensive Plan also incorporates by re±erence: the Comprehensive Wastewater Management
Plan, Parks and Recreation Plan, and the Coordinated Water System Plan. 1�
The current plan was developed under the Planning Enabling Act (RCW 36 70). This plan will be
replaced by the comprehensive plan developed under the Growth Management Act and expected to
be adopted by the Board of CountyCommissioners 2001.
On July 1, 1993, Spokane County readied the threshold for mandatory compliance with the Growth
Management Act (RCW 36.70A). Growth management planning is nearing completion in Spokane
County. The County is charged with developing county-wide planning policies, identifying urban
growth areas, identifying and protecting criticallsensitive areas, writing and adopting a new
comprehensive plan and the regulations to implement it. Each incorporated city must also develop
a plan with the required elements based upon the county -wide planning policies.
On December 22, 1994, Spokane County adopted its County Wide Planning Policies for the
development and adoption of comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act,
Consistency with adopted policies would be required of the nets city at the time of its formal
incorporation.
On April 8, 1997, Spokane County adopted an interim Urban Growth Area (TIJGA) and Interim
Development Regulations. The statutes prohibit new cities from incorporating outside of urban
growth areas; therefore, the proposed City of Spokane Valley and any modifications are limited to
incorporating territory within the IUGA.
In March 2000, the Spokane County Planning Commission issued a draft Comprehensive Plan,
referred to as Dij Plan 2000 The draft Comprehensive Plan included land use maps, policies, and
a draft Urban Growth Area, The Plnnning Commission held public hearings and accepted public
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comment on the draft plan until March 5, 2001, and after considering public input, the Planning 1
Commission made final revisions and forwarded the Pitzlniv &omission Rerxrirmrr ri ampniansri.e
Plan to the hoard of CountYC. nmiissioners on Harsh 7, 2001. The Board of County
C:oiiimissioners held a series of public hearings on the Recommended Comprehensive Plan (Map
11) in earlyMay, 2001 and is expected to adopt a new Comprehensive Plan, including a final Urban
Growth Amt, in early August, 2001 (Map 6).
The Spokane County! Zoning Code is dine set of land use regidations, adopted under RCW 36.70,
designed to protect the health, safety, and general welfare, to promote community goals and to
implement the goals and policies of the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan. The zoning code
establishes specific, binding regulations in the zone categories. Within the proposed city boundary, a
v rieay of Lund use zones are found. They include industrial, commercial, with a mix of low to high- 1
densityresidenrial zones. The zoning code will be updated to be consist:Li twith die
Comprehensive Phan developed under the Growth Management Act. The existing zoning for the
0 Spokane \talley is shown on Map 7.
Also included in the zoning reguIiuions is the establishment of an aquifer sensitive overlay zone
E (ASA). It is intended to coincide with the recharge area for the Spoka /R.atbdrum Aquifer. The
ASA overlay zone provides supplemental development regulations to permanently protect the
source of metropolitan Spokane's water supply.
0 Other regulations influencing the incorporation include the Spokane County Shoreline Program, the
Spokane Cotuity Subdivision Ordinance, the Spokane County Short Plat Ordinance, and the
Spokane County Environmental Ordinance. Spokane County has also adopted wetland policies
directing development on or near wetland areas.
Copt of Service The cost of providing planning services by setting up a City Planning Department is
estimated at $481,667 for 2001 and $509,847 in 2003.
corporation Options: The first ra ah the new city will be required to do, as mandated by the
Growth Mana Act (GMA), is develop a Comprehensive Plan, which includes designating an
0 Urban Growth Area. The new city can hire its own staff, contract with Spokane County, or hire a
consultant to develop its plan. For other planning services, the new city would have the same
options.
Incorporation Im cr : For this is Study, it was assu d that the new city would set up its own
Planning Department. This would impact Spokane County by reducing its workload by an amount
that could result in a reduction of County planning staff.
Building and Code Enforcement
Existing Ser ke: The Building and Cod Enforcement Division administers and enforces the State
Building Code Act and other regulations governing land use and construction, alteration, and use of
E new arid existing buildings and sri- uctures within unincorporated Spokane County. It is operated on
the basis that it will "break- evert ", or operate as an enterprise fund, which is geared to generate
surpluses in high activity years to cover potential deficits in years when construction activity is low_
Cost of Existing_Service: The. Building and Code Enforcement Division provided permit data for
the last ten years within the boundaries of the riew city to estimate the cost to the new city. It was
recommended that the City retain from the building permit fees collected for its own use a "minimum
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fee ". The "minimum fee" would be ten percent of the building permit fee as adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners of Spokane County. The County-would be compensated for 100 percent of
those plan review fees collected pursuant to the Building Code, as well as 100 percent of those fees
collected pursuant to the Plumbing Code and the Mechanical Code as amended by the Board of
CourttyCommissiouers of Spokane County. The cost of providing building services to the new city is
estimated at $805,401 for 2001 and 5853,725 in 2003. —
Incorporation Options The new city could contract with Spokane-County or hire staff to perform
these functions. Spokane County currently pravidea building services to small cities and towns
within the County.
Incorporation Impacts: It was assumed for this Studythat the new city would contract with Spokane
County.
I-Iearing Ex:trnirter
Existing Service: TheI Tearing Examiner issues decisions on Spokane County land use applications
within the unincorporated area.
Cost of Existin; ,Servic Approximately fifty percent of the cases beard by the Hang EKaminer
are generated in the incorporation area at an estimated cost of $81,529 for 2001 increasing to —
$86,421 in 2003.
WArpgr2tion Options: The new city could contract with the Spokane County Haring Examiner,
hire its 'own staff, contract with a private attorney, or use a volunteer committee system.
Incorooration Impacts: For the purposes of this study, it was assumed that the new city would use
one of the first three options and that the costs would be similar.
Parks and Recreation Services
Existing Service: Spokane County has 31 parks loc:at clin the unincorporated areas of the County
with thirteen of these located in the proposedincorparation b ountlaries and eleven of these parks foLil
are within die Urban Growth Area (UGA). The area also includes three County swimming pools,
Map 14 shows the location of Spokane County parks as well as other cot mumity facilities.
Plans and Policies: The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for enhancing the general —
quality of life for the residents of Spokane County by providing the highest quality and quantity of
park, recreation, open space, and related cultural opportunities given the available resources.
Cost of Existing Service: The Spokane County Parks Department estimated that the annual
maintenance and operation costs on a per park basis, including aciministnu ion, capital equipment
and capital improvements on a percentage basis and the net cost of pool operations in the nv city
for the eleven parks within the proposed near city and the Urban Growth Area would amount to
5891,964 in 2001 and $945,482 in 2003. Spokane County also has capital improvements planned
for 2002 -2006 which are listed on Table 17.
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Table 11: Spokane Valley Parks within the Incorporation Area
Name Location Acres Annual Cost
g �lfaur Park = Balfour and Main 2.8 $ 12,359
own Park Pines and 32' Avenue 8.2 $36193
Castle Park University and 33 Avenue 2.7 $11,917
Centennial Trail Spokane River (13 mile) 300.0 $E7,519
Edgediff Park Park and 6' Avenue 4.8 $21,186
Mirnbeau Park Spokane Inver and Mirabeau 17.3 $72,500
Orchard Park _ Park Road and Bridgeport 3.8 $16,772
Park Road Pik and 9' Avenue 2_0 $8,828
1 Sullivan Park Sullivan at Spokane River 10.3 $22,104
Terrace View Park 24th and Blake Road 9.1 $40,165
Valley Mission Park Miission and Bowdish 27.2 $88,323
Three County Pools Park Road, Valley IvEssion, Terrace View $68,950
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Senior Cnter Vail • - Mission Park $30,0=0
Admen /Capital Costs — $324,765
County Indirect Costs $70,383
I Total 388.2 $891,964
Incorpor 0 dons: Incorporation of the new City of Spokane Valley would essentially put
eleven County parks within the jurisdictional boundaries of the new city; however, the new City
would not gain owitership of these park properties by act of incorporation. In the event of
incorporation, Spokane County would most Lately undertake detailed analysis of the alternatives
available for County - owned park property within the new city boundaries. After incorporation,
Spokane County may decide to maintain ownership and operation of he facilities or transfer the
parks to the new city upon negotiations.
The new city- would have three options if the facilities are transferred, contract with the County for
maintenance of the parks, operate and maintain the park themselves, or contract with a private
company.
Incorporation Impacts: There would be no cost impacts under either option: recreation
opportunities for - County residents outside of the new dly may decrease depending an new city
policies for facilities.
Geographic Information Systems
EviD:ilg Service: Provides technical staff and support in developing and maintaining the County's
computerized mapping and analysis of geographic information. The County also provides GIS
services to other jurisdictions and private parties on a contract basis. For the new city, CIS services
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would include continued maintenance of the map layers required for updating planning information
for both long range and current planning.
Cyst of Existing Service: The Spokane County estimate of the cost to provide this service to the new
city is $70,318 in 2001 and 574,537 in 2003.
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Incorporationptions: The new city can contract with Spokane County, hire its own staff, or
contract for this service.
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1ncorporation_Impacts: For the purposes of this study, it was assumed that the cost of the service
would remain the same under each of the alternatives.
Community Development
Fxisting_Service Spokane County receives an entitlement allocation of federal Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Affordable Housing Funds from the L.T.S. Department of VIO
Housng and Urban Development (HUD) each year. Apprcaimately $2.6 million is granted or Vis
loaned each year by Spokane County to local governments, special purpose districts, not - for -profit
organizations, and for -profit businesses to conduct activities, which improve the lives of lower
income residents of the ten small cities and unincorporated areas of the County.
These programs provide funding for renovation of aver and sewer systems, connection of homes
to centralized sewer, road paving, repair of sub- standard homes, construction of multi- family
housing, down payment assistance for first -time homebuyers, child -care services, crisis counseling, #�
emergence food and transportation assistance, and medical and dental services for people in need. tr/
Plants and Policies: Funds are allocated through a competitive 'Request for Proposal" prods, with
project applications generally due in December of each year_ Applications are initially reviewed and
rated by Department staff on the dnr to which they address identified priority needs, project
readiness, cost eligibility and reasonableness, activityeli hility, applicant capacity, etc.
Funding recommendations are made to the Board of County Commissioners by the Spokane
County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee, a citizen advisory committee
made up of one representative from each of the County's ten small Mies and towns and ten "at-
Iarge" County residents. Following a public comment period, final funding recommendations are
approved by the County Commissioners as part of the County's Annual Action Pan, which is then
forwarded to HLTD for final approval. Approved activities are conducted from Jul 1 to June 30 of
the following year.
Cost of Exi tin , Sense Federal entitlement funding allocated to the proposed City of Spokane
Valley has been $6,260,605 in the last 12 years and has been used predominately for water and suer
infrastructure improvements. Spokane County has a poverty rate of 12.2 percent_ The following
cities were used as campa.rables for determining an estimated amount of entitlement funds that
could be available to the proposed city:
Table L2: Comparison with Similar Cities in Washington
City (Population Co. Poverty Level CDBG Entitlement(
verat 87,520 7.80% $930,000
Federal Way 77,010 8.60% 5589,0
�l: =t 65,830 20.20% S1,009,COO
p ktox Val!cy 82,135 12.2% Sty Optiom
Incorporation Options: The new city - would have three options for continuing to receive
Community Development funds.
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Op rjj ri: The proposed City of Spokane Valley could make application for entidement status and
receive an allotment of Community Development Block Grant funds directly from HUD to address
essential community development need for low income people within its boundaries. Based on an
evaluation of similar sized jurisdictions with comparable demographic characteristics (population,
poverty levels, condition of housing stock, growth lag, etc.) a new city could receive an estimated
5800,000 entitlement amount per year. Witli this option, the loss to the County and other cities and
towns would be approximately $2,600,000.
O!'i irw2: A new city could elect to forego its entitlement status and continue participation in the
Urban County entitlement. This would involve entering into a cooperation agreement with Spokane
County every three y ors and changing the composition of the Housing and Community
Development AdvisoryCommittee to provide for representation of a new city. Based on historic
allocation amounts, the area of the proposed city currently receives an average annual allocation o f
approximately $521,717. With this option, there would be no Ioss in funds for the County or other
cities or towns.
OPTTON3: The proposed Oity of Spoltaane Valley and Spokane County could submit a request for a
joint entitlement and the new city would be eligible to become a pass - through city. This would
entitle the city to receive a direct share of the federal funds to allocate to local needs. In order to
qualify as a pass - through city, the city would need to develop a Consolidated Plan and an allocation
process for distribution of their anticipated funds. However, this option removes the staffing
requirements for the proposed city and leaves the county with responstbilhy for eintitiernent
management of the program for the City of Spokane Valley. The fiords tie new city could expect
under this option would be an estimated $80,000 with a loss to the unincorporated area and other
cities and towns of approximately $278,283.
Incorporation Impacts: The impacts are dependent upon which option the new city chooses in
order to continue Community Development funds,
Educational Services
Schools
Existing Service: pour school districts serve the proposed new city: CeentraI Valley School District
No. 356, East Valley District No. 361, Spokane School District No. 81, and West Valley
School District No. 363 (Map 13). In addition to public schools, there are several private schools in
the incorporation area. Facilities within the proposed incorporation area are listed below:
antral galley School District
Elementary. Adams, Blake, Broadway, Chester, Gre. Keystone, McDonald,
Opportunity, Ponderosa, Progress, South Pines„ Sunrise, University.
JuniorHigh Schools: Bowdish, Evergreen, Greenacres, Horizor1, North Pines.
I-Egh Schools: Central Valley, University.
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Elementary: Arthur B. Ness, Pasadena Park Seth Woodard, West Valley City
School.
JuniorHigh School: Centennial.
FEgh School: Spokane Valley, West Valley.
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Elementary: Skyview, Trent, Trentwood. ell
Junior High, School: East valley.
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High School: East Valley *.
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h:ltentaty: Pratt.
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Gethsemrl re Lutheran e
Pioneer and Rainbow
Saint John Viaajnty
Sit Mary's
Saint Paschal's
Spokane Valley Seventh Day Adventist
Valley Christian
Incorporation Impacts. School districts and educational facilities will not be affected by the
incorporation of a new city.
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Library Services ro
E, isti l , tyke: The Spokane County Library District serves the proposed incorporation area with
the Argonne and Valley Lihraries and the admini trxtion offices in the proposed incorporation
(Map 14). The Library District includes the unincorporated areas of the county and the Cities of
Cheney, Medical Lake, Iamb, and Waverly, which have annexed to the District under RCS+' 27.11
The Library District also provides services under contract to the Cities of Millwood, Fairfield, and
Deer Park
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Plans and Policies: The Spokane County Library District Board of Trustees recognizes that cities
and towns may wish to annex to the Library District, as provided for in RCW 27.12, rather than
contract for library services, Therefor, the Board of Trustees will concur with re- quests from cities
and towns to .ninex to the District under the following conditions:
1. If the city or town has an interlocal cooperation agreement with the District, the city or town
agrees that if the annexation is approved: ego
a. All financial responsibilities related to the library fatalities shall remain identical to e
those in the interlocal cooperation agreernern
b. Anew interlocal cooperation agreement shall be executed, reflecting the change in
contracting status and including the financial responsibilities related to library
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2. If the city or tawn has no interlocal cooperation agreement with the District, annexation will
not obligate the District to provide a library facility in that city or town
3_ The annexation will not cause a reduction in the District's regular property tax levy rate,
either irrunediately or in future years, based upon reasonable projections
Further, to extend public library services to all residents within Spokane County, the District
encourages annexation of non -contracting cities and towns to the District.
Cost of Eati' Service: A property tax of 50V$10.00 of assessed valuation is collected by the
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Incorporation Options; The Spokane County Library District, a separate taxing distric, serves the
proposed incorporation area. The new city can annex to or contract with the library district, provide
its own library service, or not offr the service.
Inmgoration Impacts: It is assumed that the new citywould anne'e to the District with the
property tax levy paid directly to the District.
County - Wide Services
Noxious Weed Control
I' xts'tinE Seryicv: The local noxious weed control boards and weed districts carry out the stag's
noxious weed law ;at the local level. Each county board has the authority to hire staff to regulate the
control of noxious weeds in its jurisdiction.
Plans and Policies: The Board has the authority to charge all landowners within cities for weed
control work performed county -wide.
cost of Existing .Service: Funding of these le+ l programs is either through a weed assessment on
land or an appropriation from the county general fund. Currently, 45 percent of these programs are
funded by a weed assessment on land. The remainder have budgets appropriated from the county
general fund. Whether by assessment or general fund, more than $3,000,OCO is locally invested in the
annual budgets of these programs statewide. They, in turn, direct the substantial investment made by
landowners throughout Washington for actual noxious weed control work. The existing cost to
landowners is $300 per platted parcel in Spokane County.
At the current assessment rate of $3.00 per platted parcel and the area of proposed incorporation
consisting of approximately 32,162 parcels, the amount for noxious weed control services would be
$96,456.
Incorporation Qptians: The new city could either contract with the Board to provide the services at
a cost simila to that which is presently charged or establish a weed control program as a function of
local government, either on a departmental or contract basis. However, RCW 17.10 provides that
only County Noxious Weed Boards can enforce the control of noxious weeds.
Incorporation Impacts: For this study, it was assumed that die new city would contract with the
Noxious Weed Control Board for these services.
Spokane Transit Authority
Exit Service: Spokane Transit authority is 3 regional public transportation agency, and as such
provides a variety of transportation servi, induding f>:xed -route service on thirty-seven routes to
the cities of AirwayHeights. Cheney, Medical Lake, Millwood, and Spokane. These services include
connections between the Central Business District (GBD) in Spokane to the Spokane International
Airport, major shopping malls, area colleges and universities, and Fairchild Air Force Base. In
addition to regular fixed route bus service, STA also provides door -to -door paratransit van service
for persons of disability who are unable to reach or use traditional public transportation. Lastly,
STA also operates a fleet of thirty -four rideshare vans to assist those commuters wishing to
participate in vanpools. Taken together, these STA senryces provided over nine mullion customer
grips in 2000, an all-time record for STA.
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Cost of Existing Service: A municipal corporation was formed in 1980, ro administer mass transit
services throughout the established Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA). with ley of the r
sales tax beginning in April, 1981. The Sales tax is $.03 per $10.00 of retail sales within STA's service
area boundary. This tax, which has been level since 1982, currently provides $173 million toward a
total of $41.3 million in operating and capita] expenditures for the 2001 budget. The recent loss of
the local transit portion of the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax has decreased operating revenues in 2001 001
by approximately $17 million per year, or about forty percent from 1999 levels.
r oration Options: STA would continue to serve the incorporation area regardless of the
success or failure of an incorporation vote. p1
Incorporationimpacts: The creation of this city would not have a direct effect on the provision of p1
public transpereation services in the incorporation area or on the financing of those services. Under
state law, the creation of a new city within the STA service area would trigger a regional meeting to p1
determine the future make-up of the STA Board of Directors, which is limited to nine mwmb
The meeting could result in a revised Board structure that provides the new citywith direct
representation on the STA Board. p1
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Spokane Regional Transportation Council p1
Covernan SRTC was establishc-d through inter -1oca} agreement between local jurisdictions,
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and Spokane Transit Authority under
the auspices of Tide 23 U.S.0 Section 134 and Part ID of the Growth Management Act. A nine-
member board comprised of elected officials from City of Spokane, Spokane County, and small p
towns; WSDOT Regional Administrator, WSDOT Transportation Commissioner, and a private
sector transportation provider govern SRTC Presently, two Spokane County Commissioners
represent the Spokane Valleys
Existing Service: SRTC serves as the federally designated metropolitan planning organization p1
(MPO) for Spokane County. As the MPO, SRTC is responsible for conducting a continuing, to
coordinated and comprehensive transportation planning program that identifies problems and p1
solutions for inclusion in a twenty year Metropolitan Transportation plan. SRTC is also responsible
for the prioritisation, selection, and programming of transportation projects eligible to rive
funding from both Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration. SRTC also tor
conducts transportation air quality planning in coordination with the Spokane County Air Pollution p1
Control Authority Washington Stare Department of Ecnlog and the Environmental Protection p1
Agency.
Plans and Policies SRTC is responsible for developing and updating the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan consistent with Federal and State Taws and regulations. The plan takes into 4w
:account the safe and efficient movement of people and goods into and through the Spokane
4VI ropolitan Area, addressing highways, tnuLsit, rail and non - motorized transportation.
Cost of Exi Service: SRTC is funded from Federal, State and local resources. Local funding to
requirements are shared equally between the City of Spokane, Spokane County and the Spokane
Transit Authority. WSDOT contributes funding related to specific projects and tasks undertaken as
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Incorporation [Nations: If the new city incorporated, it would be required to participate in the
merop€ ]itan planning process conducted by the SRTC, as a pre - requisite to being eligible to receive
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Federal or State transportation funding. The SRTC Board would most lately seek an elected official
from the new city to loin the Board.
Incorporation Im ts The impacts of incorporation to the new city would relate to active
participation in the mernopolitan transportation planning process conducted by SRTC, compliance
with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan in the developing the regional tn%nnpor€atiun system,
providing its share of funding to support the prograrre, and deaacanstrating the ability to comply with
Federal and State laws and regulations related to the use for transportation funding.
Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority
Existing Service: The Spokane County Air Pollution Control .Authority (SCAPCA) is the local
agency, which administers state, federal and lcical laws and regulations regarding air pollution control
in the incorporated cities and towns and unincorporated portions of Spokane County. SCAPCA
inspects air pollution sources and assists with control technology, monitors ambient air quality, and
strives to educate the public about :air quality.
Costa f Existin z Service: The State Clean Air Art empowers Local air pollution control boards to
apply to the stag and federal gove=rahments for grants -in -aid, to charge fees for certain services, and
to assess cities and counties within the Authority's boundaries for "supplerrumtal income ° in
proportion to the population, assessed prop valve, or a 50 combination of population and
assessed property value. SCAPCA has financed its program through state and federal grants, local
assessments of cities within Spokane County according to third method, and through permit fees.
Based upon this formula, costs to the new citylvould be $135,000 for 2001 and 5143,100 for 2003.
Incorp?.oation Options: SCAPCA would continue to serve the residents of the Spokane Valley
regardless of the outcome on a vote on incorporation.
InEarponirion Impacts: The new city's mayor or a designated council member would most likely
become a member of the SCAPCA Board of Directors.
Spokane Regional Health District
Existing Service: The Spokane Regional Health District serves as the region's public health leader
and partner by demonstrating and advocating sound policies, principles, and practices to promote
and protect the public's health.
Plans and Policies; The Health District provides a wide array of public health services, such as
public health clinics for TB, sexually transmitted diseases and it nizatioris; other corrununic ble
disease control functions including surveillance, outbreak investigations, and contact tracing,-,
maternal child health services including public health nurse home visiting, 0 - services for children
with special health care ne and health and safety consulting for childcare; women, infant,
children and senior nutrition programs; community health assessment; public health laboratory
including water testing; HIV case manage nest; oral health access programs; various disease and
injury prevention and health promotion activities including tobacco control, HIV prevention, heart
heakh, injury prevention, :adolescent health, sexual health, breast and cervical heath; methadone
treatrenr; substance abuse outreach and assessmenr; public health policy development, etc. The
environmental health services include licensing and inspection of food audets, issuance of permits
for on -site sewage systems, review of plans and specs for proposed water system, licensing and
inspection of solid waste facilities, etc.
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Cast of Exis Servim The revenue for the.I3ealth District is provided from the state, the county,
grants and fees.
Incor rati n peo ns: The Spokane •Regional Health District would continue to provide services
to the new city.
Incorporation Impcts: The governing Board consists of clan members: three County
Commissioners, three City of Spokane elected officials, two small cities and towns' elected officials,
and three members -at -large appointed by the CountyCamrnissioners. The County Commissioners
may include a representative from the new city if it incorporates.
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New City Expenditures
Based upon the description of each municipal service in Part III an example of a new city budget
was developed. The following section represents an allocation of resources
to ac functions to
provide the basic municipal service to the new• city* during the first full year of operations using
2001 costs as a base. 'There are many options available both as to who provides the service and also
as to the Way the services are organized. This budget is provided as an example.
The ultrnate decision as to the of service provided, the s revels of service and the choke of
service rovider for nor each function will depend on the priorities established by the new city council.
The hypothetical budget that has been created was done using conservative amounts for both
revenues (law) and expenditures h) in order to test the financial feasibility of the incorporation.
The expenditure budget is divided into two section; the first are departments, which would be
created and staffed by city employees, and the second group is services that by their nature may
require substantial study or capital outlay to provide internally. Many newly incorporated cities have
contracted with the county in which they are located to provide these services; some cities continue
to contract for services while others have decided after a perm of years to bring some service in-
house. This budget props contracting with Spokane County for these services.
In compiling this budget many resources were used including budgets Ervin other Washington cities
of similar size including Federal ►Way, Kent, Everett„ Bellevue, Yaks Lakewood, Vancouver, and
Spokane to analyze costs of providing service including staffing levels along with the overall scope
of services provided.
Spokane County department were interviewed extensively to determine the cost of service currently
being provided to the area to be incorporated. It became apparent that most departments other
tha the Road Department, County Jail and the Sewer Utility did not have the capability to unit cost
their service to a specific area within the County. Therefore, many departmental costs are estimates
of the percentage of resources allocated to the area. There is now an effort within the County to
develop methodologies to more ar urately try the clrpenditure of resources on a geographic basis
and data should be available if and when the new city desires to negotiate for services with the
County.
Table 13, on the following page, is an example of a new city budget.
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6,,;� or /Council $150,842 $156, F55
• er $281,919 $298,564
Ci Clerk - $160,062 $169,39. '`
Ci, Morn /Prosecutor $510,128 _ $540,01 1 uman 1 eco reed' sk M , ernent $303,477 $321,41.
I i.nance $482,205 $510,41
laillin : $481,669 509,84'
Information Services $377,885 $400,018
Tem. r Hel • $91,250 $93,98 :'
General Adrninistrative _ $236,$45 $251,05. ,
otal City Departments $3,076,282 $3,251,17
Muniei . /District Court $1,792,732 51,900,29. 4
Probation $276,682 $293,28
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, blic Defender $463,413 549121 :i
11 4 heriff $12.,236,273 $1
Corrections Geier $1,223,539 51,296951
ail $997831 51,057,701 .
Animal Control $284,887 $301,98*
End eerin. Administration $3,063,000 $3,246,78t
Street Main' renance $4,065250 50 $ i
Sever Connection Subsid $2,960,000 $2,960,0•0
i lriirr and Code Enforcement $805,401 $853,725
e ' der $81,529 $86,421
Parks - $891,964 $945,48
Gl $70,318 $74,53
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w tate D $3coxo $318,+e
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1 1 cgal C't Bus 'r# $32,724,101 $4,500,2.
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City Revenues
The financial and tax information presented below is intended to provide the types of revenue
sources available to new cities and estates of the amount that could be generated from each
source. If projected expenditures are less than revenues qtly generated in the new cst
boundaries, additional revenue sources will not be assumed. However, if pmjected expenditures are
greater than the amount of revenue currently genmated in the new city boundaries, additional
revenue sources will be needed to balance the new city budget.
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Table 14: Revenues Available to the New City
Revere ice 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Property $7,120,000 57,452,000 $7,793,960 $8,146,179 $8,508,964
Sales Tax $14,311,514 $15,027,090 $15,628,173 $16,253,300 $16,903,432
Criminal Justice $1,06,694 $1,078,162 $1,12188 $1,166,140 $1,212,785
Franchise Fees $385,000 $404,250 $424,63 $445,686 $467,970
Gatnbinn; Taxes $875,000 $875,000 5875,000 $875,000 $875,000
Admissions Tax $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Building Permits $894,890 $939,634 $986,616 $1,035,947 $1,087,744
Pla nnin , Fees $ 125,000 $1 25,000 $ 125,000 $125, 125,000
State - shaved -
Revenues . 52,112,012 S2,132,287 $2,152,757 $2,173,424 $2,194,289
Gran ES $100 $100,000 $100,000 I
Fines and For eats $1,501,575 $1,516,591 $1,531,757 $1,547,074 S1,562,545
Interes l;arw $175,000 $180,250 $185,658 $191, ?77 $196,964
Total Revenues $28,636,684 $29,930,263 $31,024,671 $32,158,976 $33,234M3
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Hotelf lotel Tax $400000 $ 412,000 $124,360 5 i 37,0' I $450,2C4 '
Capital 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Improvement
Arterial Gas Tax $596,820 $6502,549 $608,334 $614, $620,
Real Estate Excise
Tax (1° V ) $845798 $S79630 $914,815 $951,408 $989,464
Real Estate Excise
T f2 V 5845,798 $879,630 $914,815 $951,408 $989,464
Total Capital
Improvement
Revenues $2,288,416 $2,361,810 $2,437,964 $2 ,516,990 $2,598,998
Special levies And property um for Fur Disuia No. 1 wild clue Spokane Gamy Libri y District are ant inch.
Property Tax Revenue
The regular levy property tax is based upon the total assessed value of all =cable property wkliin the
city boundaries multiplied by the city's annual levy rte. The assessed value of taxable property is
determined, by the County Assessor. Taxable property includes land and improvements; and can
include certain personal property such as machinery, some busness erupme n, and non-attached
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The maximum property tax levy for Washington State cities is $3.60 per thousand of weable, assessed
value. Of this, $130 is to be used for fire protection services, and $0.50 is to be used for library r
services. If a city is annexed to either a fire district, a library district, or both, it cannot levy those
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For this study, it is assumed that the City of Spokane Valley annexes to both Fire District 1 and the e
Spokane County Library District. Therefore, the City of Spokane Valley "s maximum Regular Levy II°
would be $1.60 per thousand of taxable assessed value.
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The Spokane County Assessor's Offite has estimated that the 2001 property tax revenues for the ti
proposed incorporation area are $7,120,000. This is projected to increase to $8,508,964 in 2005 VI
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Property Tax — Excess Levy
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("councilmarticl municipal bond, or can be unposed for a voter-approved annual maintenance and
operation levy. Usually, such an excess levy is imposed in order to finance a major public ge
improvement or land acquisition. IP°
Leasehold Excise Tax
Can apply to the lease Or rent amount a private entity pay-s to occupy space in a publiciy
building (or use of land). There was no revenue assumed to be generated from this source.
Sales Tax Revenue
A sales and use tax is applied to all qualifying retail sales in Washington State. Qualifying sales include
tangible personal property (except groceries and prescription drugs) and certain personal services, and
the tax is applied to the selling price. In the Spokane Valley, which is part of the Spokane Camay
Transportation Benefit Area, the retail sales tax is 8.1 percent.
A portion of the total sales tax is considered the "local" sales tax. In unincorporated areas, this _
amount is imposed by the county and accrues to its benefit. In incorporated cities, he local portion is
levied by that city. Eighty-five percent of the local portion arenas to the city, but the remainmg
fifteen percent is re.mitted to the county in which the city is lowed.
The local sa1s TAX is LO percent. In the Spokane Valley, this amount is currently imposed by Spokane
aunty. The City of Spokane Vaiiey could impose this same 1.0 percent tax to replace what is
imposed by Spokane County, though the City would only be able to receive eighty-five percent of the ,.
amount, the balance accruing to Spokane County.
The net effect to the consumer is zero, since the local rate would be the same and the Spokane Valley
1 levy e.rould replace and not add to the total sales tax. The revenue generated from this source is 1
unrestricted and can be used for any municipal purpose.
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incorporation area. With the deduction of the fifteen percent that the County receives, the sales tax
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revenue to the new city for 2001 would be $14,311514. Growth of that annual collection for 2002
and beyond is based upon general inflationary growth in the amount currently collected and new sales
tax revenue attributable to Increased business activity. This is projected to increase to 516,903,432 in
2005.
Criminal Justice
On a county-by-county basis, voters were given the option in 1990 to approve the imposition of a 0.1
percent safes tax for the bereft of criminal justice purposes. Voters in Spore County approved this
safes tax for all grtalifyin.g transactions, whether they oc cur in cities or unincorporated Spokane
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By statute, ten percent of the total amount remitted to the county is retained by that county for its own
criminal justice purposes. The r raining ninety percent is divided between the county and the cities in
that county on a per capita basis,
The City of Spokane Valley would not need to enact any special legislation to benefit from this sales
tax, since the tax alrindy has been approved by the voters of Spokane Granny.
The estimated revenue for 2001 is $1,036,694 increasing to $1,212,785 in 2005.
State - `hared Revenues
The State of Washington generates a number of revenues that it distributes partially to jurisdictions in
the .state on a per capita basis and retains the rest. The City of Spokane Valley would not need to
enact any special legislation to receive these revenues.
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General purpose revenues to be refunded by the state are esaretated to be $2,112,012 in 2001 and are
projected to increase to $2,194,289 in 2005; and the arterial gas tax which is limited to road projects is
projected to increase from $596,820 in 2001 to $620,070 in 2005.
Ho #e# /morel Tax
Local jurisdictions can impose a special tax of up to 2.0 percent on the charges for lodging at hotels,
motels, private campgrounds, RV parks, and similar facilities on sus lasting up to 30 days. This tax
rs a part of the 8.1 percent sales tax collected, and the State reimburses 2.0 percent of the 6.0 percent
sales tax that it receives, Use of the revenues is restricted to purposes that promote tourist- related
activities. Revenues of $40,000 are projected for 2001 and are cizpected to increase to $450,204 in
2005.
Business and Occupation Tax
Although, not imposed by any cities in eastern Washington, this revenue source allows for a c
degree of responsiveness to local jurisdictions. Unlace any municipal revenues, which are derived
by affixing a certain tax or fee to a readily- identifiable base, business and occupation taxes can be
based upon gross business income, or other rational factors; and can differentiate between different
classes of business provided every business in such a class is assessed on the same basis,
This source of revenue was not considered for the City of Spokane Valley and therefore, an estimate
of potential revenues was not calculated.
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Utility Tax
In Washington State, cities are statutorily authorized to levy utility taxes but counties are not
Therefore, the Spokane valle does not pay local utility taxes at this time because, as a part of
unincorporated Spokane County, such taxes Carinat be levied.
Local utility taxes can be applied to any private utility operating within the boundaries of the city,
and to public utilities prixidiri that the public utility is an enterprise of the city itself. No ciry can
legally tax a public utility that is its own special purpose district. For ciample, the City of Spokane
Valley cannot levy a utility tax on the many water districts within its boundaries.
A city's local utility tax liwy can range up to 6.0 percem on private utilities. There is no established
utility tax rate limit on city-owned public utilities. The city's tax is levied upon the utility provider
and is based upon the gross revenue the utility provider derived from sales within the city. The
private utilities in turn are authorized to collect an amount equal to the tax from its customers.
For the Spokane Valley, the following utilities could be charged up to six percent in a utility tax with
the arnount for each percentage listed.
Table 15: Utility Tax Revenue Rates
1% Tax 2% Tax 3% Tax 4% Tax 5% Tax 6% Tax
Electricity $427,000 $854,000 $1,281,000 $1,708,000 $2j35,000 $2,562,000
Natural Gas $173,600 $347,200 $520,800 $694,400 $868,000 $1,041,600
Tele 'hone $453,600 $907,200 $ 4360,800 81,814,400 $2,268,000 52,721,600
Ca' bk. TV' $77,000
Refuse $104,728 $209,456 $314,184 $418,912 $523,640 $628,368
iSpoikane County currently assesses a five percent cable television frandtise fee;, a one percent utility tax could
k assessed in addition to this by the new city.
Gambling Tax
Gambling activity as reported to the Washington State Gambling Commission is the basis for this
revenue source. The 111,111MLIM rate varies from Iwo to twenty percent depending upon the nature
of the activity (amusement games to card rooms), and the base is the gross receipts the business
derives from the activity. Taxes collected must be used to offset costs a jurisdiction incurs to
enforce such aaivities.
Spokane County currently collects $1,000,000 in gambling taxes in the Spokane Valley. The study
assumes that the same rate of tax would be levied; however, with the impact of Native American
casinos, it was assurned that the gaming activity in the incorporation area would decrease, lowering
gairibling taxes collected to $875,000 annually.
Admissions Tax
The City of Spokane Valley has the option of imposing a tax of up to five percent on admissions.
The tax collected can be used for any municipal purpose. Counties cannot impose an adniission tax,
therefore one is not being collected at this time. It was assumed that $100,000 annually could be
generated by this source in the Spokane Valley.
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Planning and Building Permit Fees
Local juriscfictions can rllarge a fee for special services, such as Those services associated with
planning, zoning, and development. For the Spokane Valley, fees were assumed to be the same as
Spokane County's current fee structure. This would provide $125,000 from planning, fees and
$594,890 in building permit fees in revenue to the new city.
Franchise Fees
A franchise fee of up to five percent can be imposed by either counties or cities on the gross
receipts of cable television providers in the jurisdiction. This would generate 5385,000 in revenue in
2001, increasing to $467,970 in 2005.
Business Licensing Fee
Local funs' dictions can charge a fee to license all businesses that operate in the jurisdiction, There
are no set guidelines for these fees. Some jurisdictions chaff only a modest amount in order to
track business activity in their juction. Others charge a sizable licensing fee in place of a
business and occupation tax. Still others require licenses only from those businesses that have
special regulatory issues associated with them, such as taxi services or pawn drops. The taxes
collected can be used for any municipal purpose. h was assumed that a buss license fee would
not be collected.
Fines and For eits
Every city collects a certain amount in fines and forfeit revenges tht the judicial enforcement of
its municipal code. The court system in Washington and the nation operates according co a well-
defined hierarchy, so the kinds of infractions, citations, and other judicial proceedings that are within
a city's purview is somewhat limited. In broad terms, a city court handles primarily traffic
infractions and criminal traffic citations, though some other cases such as certain domestic violence
or misdemeanors also can be "city " eases.
The maximum brie for each type of court filing is defined in State law. The amount that is usually
assessed, though, is decide by the judge - unless a person simply "pays the tit' without contest.
Revenues colled can be used for any municipal purpose.
The level of filing activity for the Spokane Valley was base upon a percentage of Spine County
as a whole. An estimate of revenues collected in 2001 is $1501575 increasing to $1,562545 in
2005.
Capital Expenses
Capital improvements are those investments a city makes in its physical infrastructure that allow that
city to improve its overall position for the future. These improvements could include repair and
construction of rids, acquisition and development of park lands, construction of sewer lines and
faalities, or development of structures to enhance stot er m.anagemene These invests are
as important 10 a new city as the day -to -day operations of the city_ Because the returns to capital
improvements are generally received over a long period, and pause the costs of these
improvements are substantial, k is important that a city plan these investments carefully. in fact, as
required by the Growth Management Acct, the City of Spokane Valley is required to develop a sine-
year capital improvement plan that conforms to the policies outlined in its comprehensive plan.
While it is not possible to know what a new city would develop as its comprehensive plin, to give an
idea of possible capital projects, those identified in the Capital Facilities Plan for Spokane County
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area used. Some of the Spokane Valley proiects ides in the C . p tat Facilities Plan include
parks, sewers, and roads as identified on Tables 16 through 19. Spokane qty films to contribute
over $20 million in local funds for park and sewer projects in the next five years in the incorporation
area and close to $20 non in local funds in road projects.
Storxnwater facilities have not been identified in the Capital Facility Plan because Spokane County
has not as of this time, committed to a capital facilities plan that will fund the needed regional
storrnwater facilities,
Table 16: 2002-2006 Planned Capital Lr p ove tcrits for Sewers
S pree Project. Activity Total cost Local
Cost
Pasadena Park Sewer diction S4,774,000 $1,579,000
Woodlawn/Beverly Sewer
1 n scuon 53,14 1,000 $377,000
atronide Sewer Construction 52,29.000 5276,000
?dinar sewer Man-Makin in conjunction with
IvEsc. Projects - 2002 County roads, maintenance projects, and repairs $400,000 S163,000
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lylansLId Sewer construction $246,000 599,000 ..
Pinecroft sewer construction $116,000 $47,000
co Sewer consuiicth n $3,063,000 i
Upriver Drive Sewer construction i ' i ■iii .,
NrifinOr sewer construction Y conjunction with
Vic. Projects - 2003 County roads, maintenance projects, . i i. u $159,000
Carnahan Sewer c trutt w r i! 4
Weatho Sewer construction $3,16.00 $1,092,000
Sipple Sewer construction $2,690, $9280
Owens Sewer construction. $411,000 S142,000
Veratiale Sir construe ion $2,619,000 S903,0
Minor sewer con st icricn in conjunction with
&Esc. Projects - 2004 wry roads, ma inttenance projects, and repairs $400,000 $172,000
80% of total bu..•
ca � l � i t a.■ : r.. ■ ! - - +y $77 � 4,0 k 2913,,000
OrchaLd Avenida a.! , rl - $2,905,0 $1,099,000
■ Sewer car vcuoii $685,000 $155,000
" ■ ' f Sewer construction $ 1,450,000 $550,000
Sewer consmict on $3,497,000 $1,322,000
Minor sewer construction in conjunction with
Masc. Projects - 2005 County reads, maintenance projects, and repairs $400,000 5189,000
80% of total bud ,eted)
1 Electric RR. Sewer construction $3,021,000 51,131,000
Vera e . ■ ts Sewer co ruction $3,5988 $1,348,000
Vera Tarmac a . , . $2,232,000 rl s.
U. Terrace f■ a- $2,694,000 $897,000
Projects r County :Dads maintenance projects, and repairs $400,000 5188,000
.i f . ■ s.
Total Sewer $49,862,003 $16,825,000 •
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Parks Project A t city
_ Total ,...._ L cal
Cost Cost _
gall iior qua -true 51,868,000 5 1,400,(
Vail Mission n P ui • -. el . i ' it S1,000,000 S1,000,000
'erne l Trail R toms - Harvard, Flora, Ivlissaon Raved 5210,000 10,
Trailheads
Picnic Shelters Valley Nrission, Muria Parks $214 5214,000
E. • eeliff Park Tuns Court $150,000 $150,000
Bark Road Tradhead P .,_i,< _ of .. 50,000 0000
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Tuts Parks $3,792,000 53,324,000
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Location Project __ Total Cost 1 Local Cost
16th Avenue Reconstruct t° tlirese 1a�ries with curbs and
S25,000
$253.1000
(Stag Route 27 to Stthv sidewalks.
Valley Couplet sxruct multi -lane road with cabs and
• ( - to ENT - , sidewalks .remove islands and - $ 133,CIC $1,656,000
. - Reconstnict and widen to three lane, _ . —
Mission Avenue c one curbs and sidew.•all!cs, tr ffie
S3,010,000 $602,000
(McDonald to S u l l i v a n ) signal at McDonald o v e r l a y ; prelirninaly
Evergreen Road . widen to three lanes; 1 51, 74,000 $255,0
(16th Ave to 2nd Ave) prelimir sy engine g right of way.
Pant 1 aa+ l3 F5F
Reconstruct and separate road and
sidiarua to 1 r�dntgo Aye) railroad ; prei ary cn neersn& $100,000 PO
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16th AVEtIlie Reconstruct as three -lane arterial $1,335,000 5180,000
(Dis14fuand to
(A .a..rtip won Implement and evalutne ' runtary 4
SuIlivart Road) P ' among Sullivan d $ 144,000
$ 94,000
businesses.
Various Roads Resurface arterial and residential roads
$80 0,000 $300,000
(Sewer Psveback Projects) after sewer construction_
Various us R reew, ti ) ion) l ma
Resurface or reconstruct d surface_ $900,000 5600,000
Arterial Preservation) Ka
Various leads I+Emor improvements. $400,000 $400,000
(Ivfmor Urban Pro-ts)
Havana Street (Sprague to sidewalk S45,000 $9,000
Broadway Avenue)
Barker Road Engineering and design costs to replace 11 $83,01
(Spokane River) bra over Spokane River.
TOTAL 515,365,000 S4,244,000
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Location Project - rota] Local
Cost Cost
E et seen Road Reci.i�truct and widtn to three lanes. $1,876,000 $375,000
(16th Avenue to 2nd Avenue)
32ndAvimuc Reconstruct and widen to three lane
(SR 27 to Suairvan Road) sidewalks. 3, S7?, 0
Park R€xad/BNSF Reconstruct Pads Road to separate rod
(Indiana to Mani gom railroad Ave) and d grades. $I,4$(},i7 4 S59 1300
Park Road Reconsuurt and widen to leave lanes. $365,000 $73,000
(BroMway to Inaibna Avcnu0
ApplewayRcxad Rc cons r„ ct to five -lane tau ate]. $438,000 $60,000
s t[?d+r -.+ Road)
B wdisl1 Road - Reconstruct n ail widen to tie lanes; 56591000
Avenue to Sth Avenue en $137,1 ?0
32nd
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1btla Avue L]ishtnan Mica Roar.1 to FsSurfaee as three -lane arterial. $2,000,01 $270,000
State Rye
Various loads Resurface arterial and residential roads
(Sever Pavebark Projects) after sewn conS_nucti ,, $80 0,000 UM W°
Various Roads Resurface or reconstruct mad structural
(Urban Arterial s ) section. _ 000,000 S aQQ
Tt7aricxus Roads
Nitnor improvements. S400,000 5400,000
+rinor Urban Projects)
Barker Road Construction costs to replace e brie $3,426,0 00 $685,000
.(Spokane River) I over the Spokane River.
TOTAL $12,877,000 $3,559,000
In addition to the infrastructure needs identified by Spokane County for the Spokane Valley in its
Capital Facilities Plan, the incorporation of a new city may require other capital projects such as
space for city hall, possibly a law enforcement t faairy, or comer needs dependent on the service
delivery option selected and decision to purchase or lease facilities.
Capital Capital Revenues
Many revenue options are available to cities to fund capital projects. These are described below:
Real Estate Excise Taxes
This is one obvious source of capital funding earmarked under State law for capital spending. It is
projected that the new c ty'would generate $1,691,.596 in 2001 from real estate excise tax.
State-Shared Revenues
The Arterial Gas Tax is, a state-shared revenue earmarked for arterial street improvement projects.
Approximately 32 percent of the new ci y fuel tax revenue is allocated for this purposed and
cannot be used for operating expenses.
Public Works Trust Fund
The Public Works Trust Fund makes t w-interest loans for the repair , replacement, rehabilitation or
improvement of eligible public works systems to meet current standards and to adequately serve the
needs of existing population. It is not designed to finance growth - related public works
expenclitums. The Public Works Board relates all project apptications and p +pares a prioritized list
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of qualifying projects to become part of an appropriation bill to be sent to the Legislature for review
and modification.
General Obligation (GO) Bonds 1
These bonds represent a liability against all non-exempt property in the taxing district. GO bonds
may be issued subject to voter approval, which involves a special property tax levy beyond the
regular levy. The limit for the amount of GO bonds that can be issued for a city is based on the
city's total assessed value, as follows: .5 percent for general purposes; 15 percent for municipally-
1 1 owned water, light, or sewer systems; and 2.5 percent for acquiring and developing open space and
park facilities. For the new City of Spokane Valley, the limit for GO bonds is estimated using the
2001 assessed value of $4,445,000,000 at S333,750,000 or 5111,250, for each purpose.
Long Tern! General Obligation (LT O) Bonds
Also known as 'council nic" Lands, these bonds could be issued by the new city council without a
vote of the people. The limit in this rase is 0.75 percent of the city's total assessed value (which
cairns 2s a part of the GO bond list discussed above.) In the case of the City of Spokane'Valleyr,
the beau[ an couricih nic lands is estimated at $33,375,000. Counc lmanic bonds are a general
obligation of the city.
Revenue Bonds
Revenue bonds are supported by specific guaranties based on revenue from fees or service charges.
Cities frequently use revenue bonds to finance sewer and water capital i
Federal Grants
A number of grant programs may be available for Capital purposes.
State Grants
State funding in addition to state - shared revenue and street construction programs is available on a
limited basis.
impact of the Proposal on Spokane County
The impacts of the incorporation of a new city in the Spokane Valley on the Spokane County
budget can only be generalized. Spokane aunty will continue to receive property tax revenue in
the General Fund from the incorporation area at the current rate of 51.55/51,000 of assessed value
after incorporation. Sales tax to Spokane County will be reduced by an estimated 514,311,514 which
is the amount generated in the proposed incorporation area not including the County's portion of
fifteen percent. The total sales tax collected in Spokane County for 2001 is estimated at 529,747,807
including fifteen percent from cities and towns and 100 percent from unincorporated areas. This is
approximately 48 percent of total sales tax .received by Spokane County.
The 2001 General Fund Budget for Spokane County is $132,756,653; the Spokane County total
budget of all funds including capital funds is 5234,146,441. The proposed Spokane Valley
incorporation will reduce revenues to the Spokane County by $18,755,392. The 2001 cost of
providing the existing, level of service to the inwrporadon area by Spokane County is estimated at
529,212,819.
Spokane County will lose $8,366,000 in property tax revenue that contributes to the County Road
Fund, since it will no longer collect its current levy of 51,88/51,000 in the area The County Road
Fund revenues projected in the 2001 County Budget are 557,970,000. State - shared gas tax receipts
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of $2,572,000 would be reduced by $500,000 per year for five years reducing the initial impact on
Spokane County. County arterial Preservation funds of $246,500 will aho be lost to Spokane
County.
Some capita/ projects funding for the County would also be lost upon incorporation of the area
including approximately $1,691,596 in Real Estate Excise Tax out of 53,724,170 collected in
Spokane County and an indeterminate amount in grants.
In addition, the County will lose $400,000 in 2401 in Hotel/Motel taxes in 2001. These taxes are
limited to tourism- related expenses only.
Impar13 on Horne Owners and Businesses
Property owners will be affected by the incorporation in the amount of taxes paid_ Property taxes
will decrease, but the new city may increase other taxes paid by residents and businesses. Proper
owners in the unincorporated area of Spokane County pay $1.88 per 51,E of assessed valuation in
Road Fund taxes. Cities cannot collect this tax and must pay for roads out of its general fund or
other source of revenue. Cities can impose property taxes of 51.60 per $1,000 of assessed valuation
for its general fund that counties cannot impose. The difference in property taxes between
unincorporated porated Spokane County property and property within a new City of Spokane Valley would
be a savings of $28 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. If the new city were to provide the same level
of services and conunued infrastructure improvements, a new revenue source would have to be
implemented as discussed in the previous section.
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Governance Alternatives
In addition to incorporation, other get options that have been proposed for the Spokane
Valle include: 1) an increase in CountyComniissioners to five 2) annexation of a portion of the
Spokane Valley to the City of Spokan 3) consolidation of local governments; 4) consolidation of
services; or 5) remaining unincorporated.
Expanded County Commission
In 1990, the State Legislature adopted a law allowing coimties t e Spokane to put on the ballot a
m easur e that would increase the number of County Comrni sionm from three to five. The Board
of County boners can place this ,directly on the ballot or if a suffirient number of voters
petition the boners k can be set for election. The purpose of increasing the number of
commissioners is to increase representation and legislative responsiveness to county residents. This
change des or provides for no other fundamental changes in the operation of County
government This alternative could be considered regardless of the outcome of the incorporation.
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Partial Annexation
An alternative for a portion of the Spokane Valley is annexation to the City of Spokane. The
Yardley and Alcoa areas are within the incorporation boundaries, and yet within the City of
Spokane's Urban Growth Area as defined in its Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan.
These areas are currently served by the Cary of Spokane for water and sewer and are a part of a joint
planning area with Spokane Co To complete the annexation of these areas, the City
Spokane is required to have a petition with sites of owners of seventy-five percent of the
assessed valuation. At this point in thne, the City does not have the required number of signatures
and there is no annexation effort underway.
Consolidation of Governments
In 1992, voters elected twenty -five freeholders to develop alternatives for government structures for
Spokane County. A proposal to consolidate Spokane County and City of Spokane governments
was placed on the ballot in 1995 and rejected by voters. The pure of this alternative is to .rage
municipal service €unctions under one updated and single administrative ini-ative structure.
Functional Consolidation of Services
The Mate of Washington has long provided authority for local governments to act cooperatively by
contracting with each other for the provision of various types of services. Such contracting is
possible in Spokane County and indeed has been waked particularly between the City of Spokane
and Spokane County on a number of occasions. Some of the areas that the two entities share
services are the law enforcement facilities in the Public Safety Building, including numerous support
services such as catioru, police records, property control, and joint jail service. In addition,
the two share District and Municipal Courts services; Public Defender services; Probation and
Parole services; wastewater treatment and solid waste disposal.
Re main Unincorporated
A viable alternative for the Spokane Valley is to remain unincorporated. Doing so would mean
maintaining the status quo, with no differences in local representation, land use control, or
necessarily any change in services. Municipal services would continue to be provided by Spokane
County and special putpose distrias. The area would follow the plans, policies, ordinances and
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codes that are currently in effect or being developed for the Spokane County Comprehensive plan
under the Growl Management Act.
Modified Boundaries
The Boundary Review Board can modify boundaries of a proposed incorporation area by increasing
or decreasing the area by no more than ten percent. Removing territoty outside of an Urban
Growth Area must be done first and is not included in the ten percent of !and area that can be
iTIETMSC(1 or decreased. Are that are outside of the Urban Growth Area are shown in light green
on Map 1 For the Spokane Valley proposal, the total land area is 45 square miles; therefore, the
area can be modified Ery 4.5 square miles or 2,880 acres.
The Board must consider its factors and objectives when making modifications to the pmposal.
Some specific issues that the Board must consider when making modifications are the impacts on
Fire Districts 8 and 9 in the case of extending the boundaries into those fire districts; consisteng
with growth management plans in the case of including areas within the City of Spokane's Urban
Growth Area and the urban character of the area included.
The Board has received requests to consider modifications to the proposed incorporation
boundaries and will likely receive additional request c during the public hearing process. The areas
that have been discussed for modification include those described below and shown on Map 15.
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% of Estimated
Land Total Holism' g %
II Area Land Estimated Units lLssessed Vacant
Modification Arca (Acres) Area Population Value Land Sewerc d .
1. Yardley 802 -2,70% 220 88 $139,999,100 35% 100% - 2. Alton 133 - .50% 350 140 $13,339,180 89% lay
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3. Qwnahan 106 +AO% 577 230 $33,807,920 13% 100%
4. Ponderosa (1) 423 - 1 - 40% 1,367 546 $69,454,471 20% 50%
Ponderosa (2) 440 +1.50% 1,448 580 $71,601,221 16% 40%
5, 40 Avenue 601 -2.00% 259 104 $16,943,063 33% 10%
6. East of Sullivan Rd 214 - .70% 75 30 $6,8(4970 42% 0%
7, Morningside PUD 9 +.04% 32 13 $2,355,300 38% 100%
8. Green Acres 322 - 1.10% 348 140 $18,800,350 23% 0% r
9. - Liberty LaitE 348 -1.20% 302 121 51 88% 0% 1
la Otis Orch2rds 1,027 -3.50% 1,150 460 $0,871,900 52%
11. Northwood 582 +2.00% 1,646 658 $136,402,308 36% 30%
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Yardley
1 5 - reas e in bcairndare The area between Havana Street and Thietnnan Road, Rutter Parkway and
Interstate 90 is designated as the Urban Growth Area for the City of Spokane in its recentl • adopted
comprehensive plan under the Growth Management Act. It receives water and sewer service from
the City of Spokane and is with the City's water and sewer service area according to the
Coordinated Water System Plan and the Wastewater Management Plan. It is preedominamly an older
industrial and commercial area, with railroad access,.
Statistically, it has 88 housing units within its boundaries and an estimated pope ion of 220,
approximately .2 percent of the total incorporation population. At 840 acres, the area represents
approximately 2,7 percent of the incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is
$139,999,100 which is 3.1 percent of the assessed value for the proposed inoorporation.
2. Alcott
E? irr bound The Alcott area considered for exclusion is that parr of Alcott within the
incorporation boundaries (north of 16' Avenue within Fire District fl. This area together with the
area south to approximately 37 Avenue is within the City of Spokane's Urban Growth Area
according to its recently adopted comprehensive plan under the Growth Management Act h
receives water and sewer service from the City of Spokane and is within the City's water and sewer
service area according to the Coordinated Water System Plan and the Wastewater Management Plan.
Statistically, it has 140 housing units within its boundaries and a population of 350, approximately .4
percent of the total incorporation population. At 133 acres, the area represents approximately .5
percent of the incorporation areaa. The taxable assessed value for the area is 813,339,180 which is .3
percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
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1,1=4e in boundaries: The Carnahan area south of 16 Avenue is mainly within Fire District 8 and
therefore, was excluded from the incorporation area It is within the Urban Growth Area designated
by Spokane County. The boundary line between Fire District 1 and 8 is not easily followed as it
does not follow roads or other readily identifiable physical features. In some instances, the
boundary line uses parcel lines between houses. The Carnahan area between le Avenue and
approximately 19' Avenue is part of one of these residential subdivisions: Devon Ridge Planned
Unit Development, Heather Park plat, or Valley View hills plat.
Statistically, it has 230 housing units within its boundaries and a population of 577, approximately .7
percent of the total incorporation population. At 106 acres, the area represents approximately .4
percent of the incorporation armor The taxable assessed value for the area is $33,807,920 which is .8
percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
4. Ponderosa
The Ponderosa community can he described as the residential area west of Dishman Mica Road..
The incorporation botndary bisects the Ponderosa community at this time. The proponents used
44` Avenue as the new city boundary because it is the boundary between Fire Districts 1 and 8.
Requests from residents have been to either include or exclude the entire Ponderosa area within the
incorporation boundaries.
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Decrease in bo , dairies (1): North of 44 Avenue is within the incorporation boundaries and within
the Urban Growth Area as designated by Spokane County. It is a residential area of predominately —
single family homes in a wooded setting. About hall of the area is connected to the County sewer —
system, with the other half scheduled to be connected by 2014. —
Statistically, it has 546 housing units within its boundaries and a population of 1,367, approximately —
1.6 percent of the total incorporation population. At 423 acres, the area represents approximately
1.4 percent of the incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is $69454,471 which
is 1.5 percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
.use in boundaries (4: South of 44 Avenue and west of Disln Mica Road is within the
Spokane County Urban Growth Area and is within Fire District 8. It is a suburban residential arm.
About a third of the area is conneced tc the County sewer system with the rest scheduled to be
connected by 2014. '—
Statistically, it has 580 housing units within its boundaries and a population of 1,448, approximately —
1.7 percent of the total incorporation population. At 440 acres, the area represents approximately
1.5 percent of the incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is $71,601,221 which is
1.6 percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
5. 40'' Avenue
Decrease in boundaries: The area south of 40 Avenue and east of Dishrnan Mica was included in —
the Spokane County Urban Growth. Area and is within Fire District 1; therefore, it was included in —
the incorporation boundaries. It is predorninitelyvacant and agricultrare, with some scattered —
residential. It is not served with sewers and the County has not included the area in its twenty ear
sewer pmjec-t priorities. In addition, other urban infrastructure is not available or planned for the
area.
Statistically, it has 104 housing units within its boundaries and a elation of 259, approximately 3
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percent of the total incorporation population. At 601 acres, the area represents approximately 2,0
percent of the incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is $16943,063 which is .4
percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation —
6. East of Sullivan Road
!', h Decrease in bouncIaiies: An area south of 24' Avenue and east of Sullivan Farad includes vacant
and sparsely developed land. h is within the Spokane County Urban Growth Area and included
within Fire :District 1 and therefore, was included in the incorporation proposal. The area is not
served with sewers and the County has not included the area in its twenty -year sewer project
pdot*ies,
Statistically, it has 30 housing units within its boundaries and a population of 75, approximately .1
percent of the total incorporation popuiatiore At 214 acres, the area represents approximately .7
percent of the incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is $6,860,970 which is .1
percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation. .
7. Morningside I'
Isere se in boundaries: A small area east of the proposed incorporation boundary is included in the
Spokane County Urban Growth Area hut is in Fire District 8 and was therefore, excluded from the
incorporation proposal. It is a part of the Ivlorningside Planned Unit L veloprnent which is located
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partially in Fire District I and partially in Fire District 8 with sorre of the parcels in the PLrD divided
by the proposed incorporation boundary. The area is connected to the Spokane qty sewer
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Statistically, it has 13 housing units within its boundaries and a population of 32, approiimaely .04
percent of the total incorporation population. At 9 acres, the area represents approximately .03
percent of the incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is $2,355,3OD whi ► is .05
percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
8. Greenacres
Decrease in boundaries:. portion of Greeres within the Urban Growth Area south of
Applewy and cast of Hodges Road was requested to be excluded from the incorporation
boundaries because of the rural nature, vacant land, and proximity to the City of Liberty i :,ic Th
area within these boundaries is predominately vacant and agriculture with low density host sites. It
does not have sewer service and a portion of the area south of Appleway is included in the Spokane
County sewering plan for 2015; the balance of the area is not planned to be connected to sewers
within the next twenty
Statistically, it has 140 housing units within its boundaries and a population of 348, approximately
1.2 percent of the total incorporation population. At 322 acres, the area represents approximately
1.1 percent of the incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is 518,800,350 which is
A percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
9. West of Liberty Lake
Decrease in boundaries: The portion of Greenacres within the Urban Growth Area south of the
Spokane River and east of Hodges Road was rested to be e;cdduded from the incorporation
boundaries because of the rural nature, vacant land, and proximity to the City of Liberty I Ake. A
portion of the area is included in a development proposal that is also included in the City of Liberty
Lake. The area within these boundaries is predominately vacant and agrcuhne_ It does not have
sewer service; however, a portion of the area south of Mission is included in the Spokane County
sewering plan for 2013; the balance of the area is not planned to be connected to sewers within the
next twenty years,
Statistically, it has 121 Mousing units within its boundaries and a population of 302, appro imately
.36 percent of the total incorporation population. At 348 acres, the area represents appmximately
1.2 percent of the incorporation area The taxable assessed value for the area is 513402,981 which
is .29 percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
10. Otis Orchards
Decrease in boundariet A part of the Otis Orchatels community within the Urban Growth Area
was included in the incorporation boundaries. The entire OtLs Orchards corn mnnity extends east to
Idaho and is not within the Urban Growth Area. The included area is predominately vacant with a
mobile home park along the Spokane River east of Barker Road. h is not served with sewers and
the County has not included the area in its twenty --year sewer project priorities In addition, other
urban infrastructure is not available or planned for the area.
Statistically, it has 460 housing units within its boundaries and a population of 1,150, approximately
1.4 percent of the total incorporation population. At 1,027 aces, the area represents approximat ►
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35 percent of the incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is $44,871,900 that is
percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
11. Northwood
Incre-ase in boundaries: The Northwood area is a suburban development of single family homes and
apartments on a wooded 11;11iide north of Wellesley and west of Argonne, north of the Town of
Millwood. It is within the Spokane County Urban Growth Area, but because of its location within
Fire District 9, was not included within the incorporation area.
Statistically, it has 658 housing units within its boundaries and a populati of 1,646, approximat
2 percent of the total incorporation population. At 582 acres, the area represents approximately 2
percent of the 'incorporation area. The taxable assessed value for the area is $136,402,380 -which h 3
percent of the assessed value for the proposed incorporation.
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12. Park
Decrease.in boundaries :" The Pasadena Park area is a: suburban'dcvelopment ofsingle
family homes south of Wellesley, north of the Spokane River and the :Town of Millwood_
It is within the Spokane:County Urban Growth Area, but because of its geographic
Iocation'and unique identity residents haveasked,'that-Pasadena Park =be excluded from
the;incorporation_boundsiries. -1n l'00 Spokane County adopted the Pasadena Park
neighborhood plan, which:residents f l could be compromised ifthis area is included in
- the proposed new city of Spokane Valley's
Statistically, it has, 815-housintunits:within_its boundanes•and a population of 2,038,
about 2.5'percent of the total incorporation population. At 1,100 acres., the represents
approximately 4 percent of the incorporation area.;The taxable assessed value_for thearea
is'$117,626,460, which is roughly 3.percent of the assessed value Tor: the proposed
incorporation:
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2. AlcOtt 133 -:50% .350 140 S13,339480 89 cYa City,
3. Carnahan 106 +.40% 5 ,230. $33,807,920 13% 100%
4: Ponderosa(A). 423' -1.40% 1,367 546, $69,454;471 20% 50%
Ponderosi 440 +L50% 1,448 '509 $71,601,221 16% 40%
5. 40' Avenue 601 -200/o !:. 259 104 .$16,941 33% 10
6. East of Sullivan Rd 214 -.70% 75' 30 $6;860;970 42%. 0%
7. MorningsiclePUD 9 +.04% .32 13 $2,355,300 38% 100°4:-
8: GreenAcres 322 -1.10% 348' 140 $18,800,350 23% 0%
9...WeSt - 'Liberty Lake 348 -1.20% 302 121 $13,102,981 88%
10. Otis Orchards 1,027 -3.50% 1,150 460 $44,871;900, 52% 00/
11. Northwood' 582 +2.00% 1;646 658 $136;402,308. 3 30%
12. 'Pasadena Park 1,100 -3.82% 2,038. 815 $11.7,626,460 12°4' 10%
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