2014, 10-07 Study Session Minutes MINUTES
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers
Spokane Valley,Washington
October 7, 2014 6:00 p.m.
Attendance:
Councilmembers Staff
Dean Grafos,Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager
Arne Woodard, Deputy Mayor Mark Calhoun, Deputy City Manager
Bill Bates, Councilmember Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Rod Higgins, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks & Recreation Director
Ed Pace, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Development Dir.
Ben Wick, Councilmember Sean Messner, Senior Engineer
John Whitehead, Human Resources Manager
Marty Palaniuk, Planner
Christina Janssen,Planner
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Mayor Grafos called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present.
1. Draft Amended 2014 Transportation Improvement Plan(TIP)—Steve Worley
Senior Engineer Sean Messner, standing in for Mr. Worley, explained that this amendment represents the
second amendment to the 2014 TIP and includes a portion of Wellesley just west of Sullivan, and
includes the design and street lighting as noted on the Request for Council Action form as well as the
accompanying memo. There was no objection to moving this forward.
2. Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas (trucks, etc.)—Cary Driskell
City Attorney Driskell explained some options for Council's consideration, as contained in his Request
for Council Action form, including an option not to amend the Municipal Code, an option to prohibit
commercial trailers over 27 feet from parking on the public rights-of-way in residentially zoned areas for
more than three hours; an option to prohibit any commercial vehicle over 22 feet from parking on the
public rights-of-way in residentially zoned areas for more than three hours, and an option to prohibit any
vehicle over 22' from parking on the public rights-of-way in residentially-zones areas for more than three
hours.
Councilmember Hafner said he spoke with many people who feel truck parking on public streets is
inappropriate; and also spoke to some people who had safety concerns, and others who voiced a myriad of
opinions; he said he researched on the Internet to see what other municipalities are doing, and again,
found several examples with various regulations ranging from simple to complex; he said he feels this is a
no-win situation but Council needs to make a decision of what is right for our City. Councilmember Pace
said he has conflicting feelings about regulating and private property rights; said he checked with our
Public Works Director about the design of residential streets, and Mr. Guth told him that the street's
width is not necessarily designed for any on-street parking, although it is legal; said he was in several
neighborhoods over the weekend and spoke with citizens on this issue, and most people feel allowing big
semi-trucks to park on residential streets is "going too far" but that when it comes to parking a
recreational vehicle on residential streets,the citizens had more of a laissez faire attitude.
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Councilmember Higgins said while he doesn't want to see a semi-truck as a permanent fixture,
he also is not in support of the three hour time limit, and he asked what length of time does it
take to declare a vehicle abandoned. Mr. Driskell replied that the time limit is twenty-four hours;
and Councilmember Higgins suggested using that timeframe instead.
Councilmember Bates said he also feels this is a no-win situation; but that Council needs to determine if
parking large commercial semi-trucks in residential areas causes a problem for citizens; said he feels
trucks and recreational vehicles are two separate issues; said some cities make the parking determination
based on weight; and said he will reserve giving his opinion until he hears more from citizens.
Councilmember Wick said it appears the concerns this time are related to safety and vehicle size; and
suggested a compromise of more than the suggested three hours; he also noted we have wider roads than
those in other cities such as Spokane, so a comparison might not be viable.
Deputy Mayor Woodard said he also heard from several people; some said they didn't want trucks or
recreational vehicles parked on the streets; said that the public streets vary so we shouldn't include all
vehicles and all streets; said some residential areas have larger lots which could accommodate such
vehicles; he asked how many complaints have been issued; and also asked about who will enforce this if
an ordinance is passed. Councilmember Pace said he likes option 2, but prefers the time limit of 12-24
hours, and he asked if this could be enforced by SCOPE and said he doesn't want to see police doing that,
and would rather police officers work on real crimes such as property crimes.
Mayor Grafos read an e-mail he received from the Washington Trucking Association, which stated that
their members do not condone commercial truck parking in areas of single and/or multifamily homes; it
also brought up some examples they asked Council to consider as exceptions to make sure regulations
aren't burdensome for homeowners or the occasional overnight stay at a truck driver's residence. Mayor
Grafos then suggested an option 4A to prohibit any vehicle over 22 feet, and any commercial vehicle
from parking on public rights-of-way in residentially zoned areas, and he gave a suggestion for the
definition of "commercial vehicle." Mayor Grafos also suggested some exemptions such as moving
trucks, or construction or emergency vehicles. The question came up about tow trucks and Mayor Grafos
said they could be deemed an emergency vehicle. Councilmember Hafner suggested if such regulations
were passed,to give the truck drivers about six months' notice before needing to comply.
The issue of taking public comment or conducting a public hearing was also discussed; and City Manager
Jackson said an option would be for Council to schedule a motion to move forward to a first reading, and
that with any action item, comes the opportunity for public comment; or we could schedule a public
hearing. It was ultimately determined to schedule a motion with additional discussion, for the October 28
Council meeting, for either option 2 or option 4a; with perhaps some parts of the motion such as a length
of time to park, left blank for Council's determination.
3. Batch Code Amendments—John Hohman, Christina Janssen
Community Development Director Hohman explained that tonight's presentation includes a large
package of proposed code amendments; followed by Planner Janssen going through her PowerPoint to
explain the various proposed amendments. Mr. Hohman also noted that slide 18 should have a
designation of"S" instead of"P." Mr. Hohman also discussed the manufactured home park issue, and
said if Council desired, he could include different layouts and they appeared to like that suggestion.
Landscaping requirements were also discussed, as well as vehicle parking, bicycle parking, and what
constitutes a manufactured home park as well as park density concerns.
Mayor Grafos called for a recess at 7:53 p.m.; and resumed the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
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4. Preliminary 2015 Budget—Mike Jackson
City Manager Jackson explained that state statutes requires a budget to be approved at least sixty days
prior to the end of the fiscal year, and that tonight he delivers his recommended budget to Council; and
said he has some new issues to bring to Council's attention tonight as well. Mr. Jackson went through his
PowerPoint presentation which such highlights as 2015 Council Goals, fiscal policies, challenges, future
concepts, and he mentioned that the City is in excellent financial condition with a balanced budget. As
shown on slide #12, Mr. Jackson explained that the projected ending fund balance was set to be 51.79%
of recurring expenditures, but due to some added projects he mentioned, as shown on his additional
handout, that ending fund balance will now be 50.01%, which he said comes extremely close to that 50%
ending fund balance figure. Mr. Jackson mentioned that because the request for funding for the Appleway
Trail was due, he submitted it and said we would match up to $200,000; and he mentioned the copy of the
funding request left at the dais for each Councilmember. Mr. Jackson also noted several organizational
changes for the Community Development Department, and said that none of those changes would result
in an increased FTE (full time equivalent staff member). At the end of Mr. Jackson's presentation, Mr.
Jackson again mentioned we have a balanced budget, and the City is in excellent financial condition.
5. Advance Agenda—Mayor Grafos
There were no suggestions for the Advance Agenda.
6. Information Only: these items were not discussed or reported: (1) Ecology Stormwater Grant
Opportunities; and(b) CH2M Hill Contract Amendment
7. Council Comments—Mayor Grafos
There were no additional comments.
8. City Manager Comments—Mike Jackson
Mr. Jackson mentioned the proposal to the Legislative Budget Committee concerning the funding request
for the Appleway Trail Project, as noted on the material left at the dais for Council; and said another
application is due to the legislators in December.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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OPTION 4A 10/7/2014
Would prohibit any vehicle over 22 feet in total length from parking on
the public rights-a-way in residential zoned areas.
Would also prohibit any commercial vehicles which include tractors,
semi-trailers, or any combination thereof from parking on private
property or public rights-a-way in residential zoned areas.
"Commercial vehicles" means a vehicle for hire for which the principal
use is the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce,
equipment, freight, people, or animals.
Exemptions:
1. Moving truck, provided such parking does not exceed 24
consecutive hours or does not exceed 24 total hours in a seven day
consecutive day period.
2. Construction vehicles, provided they are on location for a active
project for which a permit has been issued by the City, unless
otherwise exempt from such permit requirements, and only for
that period of time reasonably necessary to complete the project.
3. Emergency vehicles.
A "Residentially-zoned area" means any district which is zoned by the
City as Multi-family-1, Multi-family-2,Residential-1,Residential-
2,Residential-3, or Residential-4.
I am pro-business but not at the expense of our neighborhoods.
Business helps pay the bills to run the City, but on this issue, common
sense, safety and the preservation of our neighborhoods to bring new
families to our City and keep our quality of life makes this an easy
decision for me.
" No large vehicles on the public rights-a-way in residential areas".
Dean Grafos
Sue Passmore
From: Sue Passmore on behalf of mayor/councilmembers
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:52 PM
To: City Council; Mike Jackson; Mark Calhoun
Cc: Michelle R. Rasmussen
Subject: FW: Commercial Truck Parking Considerations
From: Sheri Call [mailto:Sheri.Calk WTASSNS.COM]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 2:00 PM
To: mayor/ councilmembers
Subject: Commercial Truck Parking Considerations
Good Afternoon,
It is our understanding that the city of Spokane Valley is considering a parking ordinance that will ban
commercial truck parking in residential areas.
First we would like to say that the Washington Trucking Associations and its members do not
condone commercial truck parking in areas of single and/or multifamily homes. However, we would
ask that, as you consider the ordinance, you will recognize there are legitimate reasons for trucks,
trailers, and pods such as those used by moving companies to be parked overnight or for a short
period of time. An example of this is the dropping of a trailer or pod in the neighborhood by a moving
company which may be left over a short period of time in order for the homeowner to load it
themselves and have it picked up at a later date. Or, in the case of a hired moving company, it may
take multiple days to completely unload a delivery of household goods. Another scenario is a truck
driver who lives in the neighborhood and is returning late at night from a haul and not able to either
pickup or deliver until sometime the next day.
These are just a few examples of exceptions we would like you to consider. If you feel it would be
appropriate we would be glad to arrange for companies to provide either oral or written testimony at
your convenience.
Again, we do not condone parking of commercial trucks long term in residential areas and understand
the need for Spokane Valley to develop some reason and regulations on the subject just as other
cities have done. However, we would appreciate it if you would take into account the exceptions that
we have offered to make sure that the regulations aren't burdensome for homeowners or the
occasional overnight stay at his or her residence by a truck driver.
We appreciate your consideration. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sheri Call
Vice President Member and Government Relations
Washington Trucking Assns and WTA Services Inc.
sheri(c,wtassns.com
(800) 732-9019 toll free
(253) 838-1650 front desk
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,WA 10/7/2014
2015 Budget
2014 _ . 2015- Difference'Between
As As Proposed 2014_and.2015,
Adopted Amendment Amended Budget $ 1
#001: GENERAL FUND 1
RECURRING ACTIVITY
Revenues
Property Tax 11,049,400 0 11,049,400 11,277,100 227,700 2.06%
Sales Tax 16,390,000 i 600;000 I6,990 000 17,628,400 638,400 3.76%
Sales Tax-Public Safety 745,000 0 745,000 820,100 75,100 10.08%
Sales Tax-Criminal Justice 1,330,000 0 1,330,000 1,468,700 138,700 10.43%
Gambling Tax and Leasehold Excise Tax 617,400 0 617,400 535,100 (82,300) (13.33%)
Franchise Fees/Business Registration 1,213,000 0 1,213,000 1,238,000 25,000 2.06%
State Shared Revenues 1,886,500 0 1,886,500 1,768,900 (117,600) (6.23%)
Fines and Forfeitures/Public Safety 1,470,800 0 1,470,800 1,507,100 36,300 2.47%
Community Development 1,255,400 0 1,255,400 1,325,100 69,700 5.55%
Recreation Program Revenues 579,800 0 579,800 563,500 (16,300) (2.81%)
Miscellaneous Department Revenue 85,500 0 85,500 95,900 10,400 12.16%
Miscellaneous&Investment Interest 117,600 0 117,600 131,200 13,600 11.56%
Transfers in-#101 (street admin) 39,700 0 39,700 39,700 0 0.00%
Transfers in-#105(h/m tax-CP advertising) 30,000 0 30,000 30,000 0 0.00%
Transfers in-#402(storm admin) 13,400 0 13,400 13,400 0 0.00%
Total Recurring Revenues 36,823,500 600,000 37,423,500 38,442,200 1,018,700 2.72%
Expenditures
City Council 414,950 53,900 468,850 513,114 44,264 9.44%
City Manager 660,843 0 660,843 688,363 27,520 4.16%
Legal 448,922 22,000 470,922 461,839 (9,083) (1.93%)
Public Safety 23,384,643 0 23,384,643 24,153,492 768,849 3.29%
Deputy City Manager 653,215 0 653,215 691,303 38,088 5.83%
Finance/IT 1,180,659 0 1,180,659 1,203,879 23,220 1.97%
Human Resources 237,883 0 237,883 243,317 5,434 2.28%
Public Works 882,694 0 882,694 921,914 39,220 4.44%
Community&Economic Dvlpmnt-Admin 290,883 0 290,883 261,094 (29,789) (10.24%)
Community&Economic Dvlpmnt-Engineering 807,114 0 807,114 0 (807,114) (100.00%)
Community&Economic Dvlpmnt-Planning 928,906 0 928,906 0 (928,906) (100.00%)
Community&Economic Dvlpmnt-Econ Dev 0 0 0 298,276 298,276 #DIV/01
Community&Economic Dvlpmnt-Dev Svc 0 0 0 1,424,944 1,424,944 #DIV/0!
Community&Economic Dvlpmnt-Building 1,267,656 0 1,267,656 1,380,902 113,246 8.93%
Parks&Rec-Administration 274,743 0 274,743 286,947 12,204 4.44%
Parks&Rec-Maintenance 796,200 0 796,200 844,642 48,442 6.08%
Parks&Rec-Recreation 229,152 0 229,152 226,174 (2,978) (1.30%)
Parks&Rec-Aquatics 490,400 0 490,400 496,200 5,800 1.18%
Parks&Rec-Senior Center 89,882 0 89,882 91,985 2,103 2.34%
Parks&Rec-CenterPlace 828,842 0 828,842 824,997 (3,845) (0.46%)
Pavement Preservation 888,823 0 888,823 920,000 31,177 3.51%
General Government 1,741,600 0 1,741,600 1,741,200 (400) (0.02%)
Transfers out-#502(insurance premium) 325,000 0 325,000 325,000 0 0.00%
Transfers out-#310(bond pmt>$434.6 tease pmt) 0 0 0 67,600 67,600 #DIV/0!
Transfers out-#310(city hail o&m costs) 0 0 0 271,700 271,700 #DIV/0!
Total Recurring Expenditures 36,823,010 75,900 36,898,910 38,338,882 1,439,972 3.90%
Recurring Revenues Over(Under)
Recurring Expenditures 490 524,100 524,590 103,318
iA _ -7 _/Gil
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,WA 10/7/2014
2015 Budget
201.,4. 2015 _ Difference'Batik-den
As As .
Proposed 2014 and_2015
Adopted Amendment Amended Budget $ % _
#001.-,GENERAL FUND=;continu:ed
NONRECURRING ACTIVITY
Revenues
SCRAPS pass-through 0 56,600 56,600 0 (56,600) (100.00%)
Total Nonrecurring Revenues 0 56,600 56,600 0 (56,600) (100.00%)
Expenditures
Transfers out-#309(park capital projects) 192,500 55,000 247,500 100,000 (147,500) (59.60%)
General Government-IT capital replacements 0 0 0 145,000 145,000 #DIV/01
City Manager(2 scanners) 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 #DIV/0!
Public Safety(const offices for unit supervisors) 0 0 0 25,000 25,000 #DIV/0!
Community&Econ Dev(comp plan update) 0 30 000 30d0 395,000 • 365,000 1216.67%
Parks&Rec(upgrade dial-up modem at pools) 0 0 0 10,000 10,000 #DIV/0!
Parks&Rec(replace CP lounge area carpet) 0 0 0 8,000 8,000 #DIV/0!
Parks&Rec(CenterPlace 10yr anniversary) 0 0 0 7,400 7,400 #DIV/0!
Police Department-CAD/RMS 0 0_ 20,000 1 949,00Q 949,000 #DIV/0!
CityHall remodel-Permit Cntr to main bldg 0 _,0 d �
� 20,000 (20,000) (100.00%)
Law Enforcement Contingency 350,000 0 350,000 0 (350,000) (100.00%)
Public Works(autocad licenses) 8,800 0 8,800 0 (8,800) (100.00%)
Parks&Recreation(CP chairs) 11,350 0 11,350 0 (11,350) (100.00%)
Public Safety(precinct improvements) 24,000 0 24,000 0 (24,000) (100.00%)
SCRAPS pass-through 0 56,600 56,600 0 (56,600) (100.00%)
Transfers out-#106(solid wast ed/marketing) 0 60,000 60,000 0 (60,000) (100.00%)
Transfers out-#312('12 fund Pal>50%) 0 2,443,507 2,443,507 0 (2,443,507) (100.00%)
Police Capital-precinct workstations 0 14,500 14,500 0 (14,500) (100.00%)
Total Nonrecurring Expenditures 586,650 2,679,607 3,266,257 1,642,400 (1,623,857) (49.72%)
Nonrecurring Revenues Over(Under)
Nonrecurring Expenditures (586,650) (2,623,007) (3,209,657) . (1,642,400)
Excess(Deficit)of Total Revenues
Over(Under)Total Expenditures (586160) (2,098;907) (2 685;067) L: (1 539;0)
Beginning unrestricted fund balance 23,396,459 23,396,459 20,711,392
Ending unrestricted fund balance 22,810,299 20,711,392 19,172,310
Fund balance as a percent of recurring expenditures 61:95%. 56.13% 50.01%-
General,Eun&Suiiiii . . .'. _ .._1
Total revenues 36,823,500 656,600 37,480,100 38,442,200
Total expenditures 37 409,660 2,755,507 40,165,167 39,981,282
Excess(Deficit)of Total Revenues
Over(Under) Total Expenditures (586,160) (2,098,907) (2,685,067) (1,539,082)
Beginning unrestricted fund balance 23,396,459 23,396,459 20,711,392
Ending unrestricted fund balance 22,810,299 20,711,392 19,172,310
2014 Capital Budget
Local and Community Project Information
INSTRUCTIONS
This form is used by the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to collect applicant and project-specific
information that may be used in evaluating requests for funding of local and community projects in the
state capital budget. Project requests will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2014.
In accordance with the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, state funding is limited to 501(c)(3) non-profit
organizations. The following conditions will apply to projects receiving capital budget funds:
• Prevailing wages are required for all construction labor costs starting on the date the capital budget
takes effect.
• State funds are not released until the non-state share of the project costs are expended or firmly
committed in an amount sufficient to complete the project or a distinct phase of the project that is
useable to the public for its intended purpose.
• Projects must meet the requirements of a high-performance building found in Chapter 39.35D RCW.
• Projects must meet the requirements of Executive Order 05-05, relating to Archeological and Cultural
Resources.
This form contains drop-down fields and fields with limits on characters. Include additional information, if
necessary, in a separate document.
Return this form to OFM in its original MS Word version to gwen.stamey@ofm.wa.gov. Please contact
Gwen at (360) 902-0544 if you have questions or to obtain this form in an alternate format.
Project Information
1. Project Title (short and descriptive)
Appleway Trail—Evergreen to Sullivan
2. Funding Request (Funds are available on a reimbursement basis only and cannot be advanced.)
The City of Spokane Valley requests $1,000,000 for the Appleway Trail project and the City will provide the
balance of the necessary funding to complete this segment of the Appleway Trail.
3. Address of Project Site (If address is not available, attach a map indicating the location.)
175 S Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Office of Financial Management 1 Fall 2014
4. Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinate (enter latitude and longitude)
47'39'18.62"N 117°13'00.57"W
5. Contact Information for Project
Steve M. Worley, PE/Senior Capital Projects Engineer
City of Spokane Valley
509 720-5014
sworley@spokanevalley.org
11707 E Sprague Ave, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Requesting Organization
6. Description of Organization (purpose, mission, etc.)
Spokane Valley is a community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play, and
businesses will flourish and prosper. The City of Spokane Valley prides itself on promoting community
identity and pride, looking to the future to enhance the community, and providing an open and
collaborative government to serve citizens in a responsive, effective, and courteous manner.
7. Organization Type
A. Nonprofit organization with a current 501(c)3 Internal Revenue Service registration
B. Local government
Local government
8. Has the applicant experienced severe fiscal distress resulting from a natural disaster or emergency
public works need in the past 12 months?
Yes or No:
No
If Yes, explain if this request will fund in part or in whole the damage caused by a natural disaster or
emergency.
Office of Financial Management 2 Fall 2014
Project Detail
9. Project Description
Provide a brief project summary, including currently requested phase(s) if there are multiple phases.
The Appleway Trail is the major east-west walking and biking trail that will eventually reach across the City
for over 5.5 miles. The trail begins in the west at University Road and extends east to the Spokane
Valley/Liberty Lake city boundary. The trail is a half block south of Sprague Avenue, which has been
identified by the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) as the "East Sprague—Spokane Valley
Employment Activity Center" (See map).
The Appleway Trail is expected to add a primary intermodal transportation system to the City; which would
give people the option to walk, bike, and connect with transit, businesses, services, and work along Sprague
Avenue. This portion of the project will develop a segment of the trail from Evergreen Road to Sullivan
Road.
Describe the entire project and the phase of the overall project for which funds are requested.
This request is to fund a one-mile portion of the 5.5 mile long Appleway Trail. The trail begins at University
Road and will ultimately extend to Corbin Road in the east.
This proposal specifically targets a portion of the Appleway Trail from Evergreen Road to Sullivan Road. If
funded, this segment will provide parallel access to the Spokane Regional Transportation Council "East
Sprague—Spokane Valley Employment Activity Center."
Describe the timing of the project. When did/will construction or acquisition begin on the current phase
and/or earlier phases, and when do you expect construction or acquisition to be complete?
The construction of the Appleway Trail began in 2014, completing one mile of the trail from University
Road to Pines Road (SR-27). The next segment is fully funded and will begin construction in 2018 and will
add another 1-mile section of the trail from Pines Road (SR-27) to Evergreen Road. This request will
continue the Appleway Trail from Evergreen Road to Sullivan Road.
The City plans to pursue completing the Appleway Trail as soon as practical and plans to provide the
additional funding necessary to complete this segment of the Appleway Trail. The City plans for
construction of this phase to begin July 2015 and be completed October 2016.
10. Is the site owned, under an option to purchase, or under a long-term lease of 10 years or more? If
the organization does not have control of the project site, either through ownership or executed long-
term lease (at least 10 years), all partners must sign and submit a letter of intent prior to July 1, 2015.
Spokane County owns the site. Spokane Valley has an Interlocal Agreement with the County to use the
right-of-way for this project.
11. Is a U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green
Building Rating SystemTM certification of Silver, or higher, being sought for the project?
Office of Financial Management 3 Fall 2014
Yes or No:
No
If No, why not?
Because this is not a building, it is not applicable.
12. Describe any other factors that could affect the project and the project timelines? (Examples include
environmental impact statements, permitting, site issues, and community opposition.)
None. No further land acquisition is necessary, an environmental site assessment in 2004 has cleared this
site for its proposed use, and the community has offered full support.
13. Has the project owner/manager previously managed a capital project of similar size?
Yes or No:
Yes
If No, explain how the project will be managed.
Office of Financial Management 4 Fall 2014
Economic, Environmental or Community Benefits
14. Who and how many people will benefit from this project?
Spokane Valley is a City of 92,050 people, and public input has clearly indicated that bicycle and pedestrian
services are needed to accommodate the growing population. The Appleway Trail project will connect
schools, shopping, and jobs across the downtown corridor and allow for safe, convenient transportation
that is environmentally sustainable. This project will also attract visitors from outside the immediate
community to enjoy Spokane Valley's open space and invest in the local economy.
15. What opportunity or problem is the project addressing? Why is this project necessary?
Although Spokane Valley is growing considerably, public open space is a need that has not been fully met.
Developing the Appleway Trail Corridor will provide a safe place for Spokane Valley residents and visitors to
enjoy the outdoors and commute without driving. In a recent survey, 70% of those polled responded that
the biggest deterrent that keeps them from walking or biking is a lack of facilities. The Appleway Trail
project is an opportunity to encourage healthy forms of commuting while simultaneously providing open
park space to enjoy.
16. What are the specific benefits of this project? What will this investment buy? Describe the specific
environmental, local government and community benefits. Address the project's economic impact and
include the economic value the project brings to the community and the economy.
Environmental benefits: The Appleway Trail will encourage a shift from motorized to non-motorized
transport for both commuter and local neighborhood trips resulting in lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
This will help the State meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.
To help encourage this shift to non-motorized transportation, the native vegetation throughout the Trail
corridor will be enhanced with such things as wildflower fields and lighting (to provide safety during
evening hours and winter days). Native rock in the Trail corridor will also be re-purposed into gabion
baskets for seating areas and trail delineation rather than being hauled away for disposal elsewhere. Other
ideas for the Trail corridor include providing bird houses and habitat islands on the edges of the corridor to
enhance the corridor and encourage public use.
Local government benefits: There are public safety and public health benefits associated with the
development of the Appleway Trail project. Presently, access to facilities for pedestrian and non-motorized
vehicle transportation is limited to sidewalks along busy roads. The Appleway trail will provide a safe place
for residents and visitors to commute and recreate away from high speed traffic, while also providing
access to commercial activities.
Community benefits: Public input via the Bike and Pedestrian Master Program update indicate that people
living in Spokane Valley who walk and bike want safe access to Sprague Avenue. They say that the biggest
deterrent keeping them from walking and biking is a lack of facilities (70%of respondents).
Economic value:The Appleway Trail Corridor will provide a backbone for non-motorized transportation
along the length of Spokane Valley. This will provide additional access to businesses and jobs directly from
residential neighborhoods, as well as schools and other community gathering places. Zoning along the
Appleway Trail Corridor will also allow for the development of businesses to accommodate trail users.
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17. Describe how this project supports the Governor's priorities and statewide results.
The Appleway Trail will encourage a shift from motorized to non-motorized transport for both commuter
and local neighborhood trips resulting in lowering greenhouse gas emissions, which will help the State
meet its' carbon emission reduction goals.
18. What is the estimated number of construction jobs associated with this project and how was the
estimate made?
17.3 job-years.
This estimate is made by utilizing the United State's Council of Economic Advisers figure that every$76,923
spent on transportation infrastructure funding results in one job-year. Utilizing the total project cost of
$1,330,500 results in an estimated 17.3 job-years for the life of the project.
19. Will this project promote or otherwise support jobs from related industries?
Yes or No:
Yes
If Yes, please describe.
Directly,this project will add elements to the City's long-term landscape maintenance contract, which
employs several individuals full time. The Appleway Trail corridor is also being developed with local
businesses in mind. Zoning along the length of the trail is able to accommodate support neighborhood
businesses like bicycle and coffee shops that will directly benefit from trail traffic.
20. Is tourism a potential outcome of this project?
Yes or No:
Yes
If Yes, please describe.
The City of Spokane Valley does not currently have a pedestrian-friendly backbone that connects residential
and business areas. If funded, this project will connect businesses, community centers like schools, and
residential communities. This project would be a possible regional destination to enjoy the outdoors while
also providing access to retail/commercial outlets.
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Funding Information
21. Project Type or Phase Start date Completion date Percent of request
Land Acquisition 0
Demolition or Site Preparation 5/2016 6/2016 15
Design 7/2015 2/2016 15
New Construction 5/2016 8/2016 70
Renovation 0
Other (describe): 0
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22. Total estimated project cost for this phase of the project.
$ 1,330,500
23. Describe the previous phase(s) of this project that have been completed.
Beginning in 2014, the City has constructed the first mile of trail from University Road to Pines Road (SR
27). This phase included a plaza at University Road, an irrigation system, trail lighting, and landscaping.
24. If future phases of this project are not included in this request:
Describe the future phases:
The next segment will begin construction in 2018 and will add another 1-mile section of the trail from Pines
Road (SR-27)to Evergreen Road.
Timelines for completion of the future phases:
Design: May 2017-October 2017
Construction: May 2018-August 2018
Will the project be useable without the future phases?
Yes
How will the remaining phases be funded?
The City has secured funding from the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Federal
Surface Transportation Program (STP).
25. Is the project being developed jointly with partners?
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Yes or No:
Yes
If Yes, has a joint operating agreement been signed? (Additional documentation will be required prior to
funding.)
Yes
26. Has the organization initiated a capital fundraising campaign?
Yes or No:
No
If Yes, what is the capital fundraising goal?
How much has been committed?
$
Describe the timeline for fundraising goals.
27. Has the organization received previous state or federal funding for this project?
Yes or No:
Yes
If Yes, when?
Funds become available in 2017.
What program(s)?
Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP)
Amount received?
$1,642,852
28. Has the organization previously applied for and NOT received state or federal funds for this project?
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Yes or No:
Yes
If Yes, when?
6/30/12; 1/4/13
What program(s)?
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant; Quick Response Safety Grant
Amount requested?
$2,061,000; $1,957,600
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29. Are there current applications or planned future applications for state or federal grants or loans?
Yes or No:
Yes
If Yes, when?
2014 (Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Grant Application)
What program(s)?
2014 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program
Amount of request?
$180,000 for design only
Status of request?
The City is expected to know the results of this grant in July, 2015.
30. What source(s) of non-state funds exist for the completion of this project?
Describe:
The City received Federal STP(U) and TAP(UL) funds for a total of$1,642,852 for the Appleway Trail
between Pines Road (SR 27) and Evergreen Road. These funds become available in 2017. The City has
committed local funds totaling$1,605,400 to date for the Appleway Trail Project.
Once completed, what source(s) of non-state funds exist for the ongoing maintenance and operations of
this project?
The City plans to spend an additional $586,900 over the next 4 years for matching funds for successful
grants and to complete work on the Trail as outlined in the City's Transportation Improvement Plan.
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