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2015, 08-25 Regular Formal Format MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Formal Meeting Format Tuesday,August 25, 2015 Mayor Grafos called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance: City Staff Dean Grafos,Mayor Mike Jackson City Manager Arne Woodard,Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Mark Calhoun, Deputy City Manager Rod Higgins, Councilmember Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney Ed Pace, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks & Recreation Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Eric Guth, Public Works Director Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Pro Tern Chelsie Taylor, Interim Finance Director Mike Basinger, Senior Planner Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer Rick VanLeuven, Police Chief Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Darrell Cole of the Living Hope Community Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, Staff,and audience rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: n/a COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS Councilmember Gothmann: had no report except that he attended the Edgecliff Picnic. Councilmember Wick: no report Deputy Mayor Woodard: said he attended the Hearth Homes unveiling program. Councilmember Higgins: reported he also attended the Hearth Homes program; attended the City's Special meeting on the 17th with representatives from Senator Murray's office and the BNSF Railroad, which he said included hearing a definitive statement that there would be no sharing of railroad right-of- ways with the two railroad companies(BNSF and UP); and said he participated and completed the 90-day challenge with the City's Wellness program. Councilmember Pace: said he went to the STA (Spokane Transit Authority) planning meeting where they discussed their capital improvement plan for the next six years, and said as a result of STA's meeting with finance people, there were no financial issues with STA; and said he attended the Hearth Homes unveiling. Councilmember Hafner: reported that he attended the City meeting with representatives from Senator Murray's office and the BNSF Railroad concerning the Bridging the Valley issue, said he had thought the two railroad companies would have joined forces but that did not happen and they are not considering working with each other; said we were told to perhaps specify one project and we might get some assistance; said he met with the Prosecutor's office and school principals regarding students use of marijuana and the accompanying problems and unwanted behavior; said he also attended the STA Minutes Regular Council Meeting:08-25-2015 Page 1 of 5 Approved by Council:09-08-2015 Planning and Operation Committee meeting where they examined the capital projects for the next six years and how STA would be spending their money, especially in light of the recently failed sales tax proposition; said they will meet again in early September to examine their budgets. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Grafos said he participated in the meeting with representatives from Senator Murray's office and railroad representatives, and said that since the two railroads are not going to merge, it appears we are back to ground zero in our Bridging the Valley project; said he also attended the Health Homes unveiling and the City was given a nice handmade plaque made by a five-year old boy. PROCLAMATION: n/a PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Grafos invited public comments. Nina Fluegal, Spokane Valley: she mentioned the Current magazine with the article about the Walk in the Wild zoo; said she remembers that zoo and that if we are looking for ways to attract people, perhaps a zoo would be an idea to consider. Scott Mcclay: said he stands for what is morally right in the face of opposition concerning teenager Ryan Holyk's death; said he wanted to put a picture of Ryan up on the Council's TV screens but was told it was not appropriate; said the City deserves its own police department and he asked Council to get in touch with him about that. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2016 Budget Revenues, including Property Taxes—Chelsie Taylor Mayor Grafos opened the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. Ms. Taylor explained the background of the budget process so far as noted on her Request for Council Action form, and said that this is a prelude to the City Manager's preliminary budget presentation scheduled for September 8; she mentioned the budget worksheets reflect a work in progress and that Council can expect future changes, such as adding funding for the 2015 comprehensive plan process, and transferring reimbursement in 2013 and 2014 from the solid waste fund to the general fund. Concerning the general fund, Ms. Taylor explained we expect an increase in total recurring revenues for 2016, that all revenues are estimated, and our largest sources are sales tax and property tax, adding that we have not heard from Spokane County on the actual amount of property tax. Ms. Taylor went over the general fund revenues and expenditures, and briefly explained some of the other funds, such as motor vehicle fuel tax revenue, telephone tax, real estate excise tax, hotel/motel tax revenues, stormwater management fees, and aquifer protection area fees. Mayor Grafos invited public comment; no comments were offered. Deputy Mayor Woodard said the total budget appears to be increasing 2.56% and he would like to see that closer to the 1%; said he is not sure how to get there except to direct staff to get there and they would have to get there; and Councilmember Pace agreed. Councilmember Hafner said he would like to see what would have to be cut, adding that we will likely have some serious problems with road preservation in 2018. Mayor Grafos closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.Proposed Motion:I move to approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of vouchers on Aug. 25,2015 Request for Council Action Form Totaling$3,012,718.90 b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending August 15, 2015: $333,998.16 c. Approval of August 11, 2015 Formal Format Council Meeting Minutes d. Approval of August 17, 2015 Special Council Meeting Minutes e. Motion to Set 2016 Budget Hearing for September 22, 2015 It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. Minutes Regular Council Meeting:08-25-2015 Page 2 of 5 Approved by Council:09-08-2015 NEW BUSINESS 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 15-015 Adopting Mining Findings of Fact—Erik Lamb After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to approve Ordinance 15-015 adopting findings of fact justifying the adoption of Ordinance No. 15-013 and its establishment of the moratorium on mining and mineral product manufacturing and repeal of Ordinance Nos. 15-005 and 15-009. Deputy City Lamb explained that tonight Council is considering adoption of the Findings of Fact justifying the adoption of the moratorium ordinance; he mentioned that the moratorium allows a temporary pause on potential new mining uses to allow the City to take time to develop a reasoned approach in developing mining regulations; that this is a temporary measure and does not impact current lawful mining operations; adding that to date, no applications have been received. Mr. Lamb stressed that this is not a permanent ban on mining as suggested by some of the public comments; that the law states that it must be temporary; said the only action regarding mining has been to move forward a citizen action request specific to considering a mining resource chapter as part of the comp plan update process. In response to Councilmember Hafner's question about the timing for the comp plan update, Mr. Lamb responded by stating that staff is working on the comp plan update, but there has been some delay because of the population allocation figures and that we can't come to any final conclusion on the update yet. Mr. Jackson added that that is an area staff is currently addressing and moving forward, and that Community and Economic Development is working on a schedule and will bring that forward as soon as possible. Mayor Grafos invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. 4. Motion Consideration: Bid Award, Citywide Safety Project#0167 - Steve Worley It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to award the Citywide Safety Project #0167 to Cameron-Reilly, LLC in the amount of$161,720 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the construction contract. Mr. Guth explained that the bid opening was held last Friday and two bids were received, with Cameron-Reilly having the lower bid, which he said was about $30,000 under the engineer's estimate. Mayor Grafos invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 5. Mayoral Appointment: Lodging Tax Committee Member—Mayor Grafos It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to confirm the Mayor's recommended appointment of Charles Stocker to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a term beginning immediately upon appointment and expiring December 31, 2015. Mayor Grafos invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Mayor Grafos thanked everyone who applied. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Grafos invited public comments; no comments were offered. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6. Legislative Update—Briahna Taylor and Alex Soldano In her end-of-session report, Ms. Taylor remarked that the outcome of Council's efforts on the legislative front was positive and resulted with a successful session, with Appleway Trail funded, protecting the state/local shared revenues funded, and the medical recreational marijuana reconciliation passed with vaping lounges prohibited, which she said was a direct result of this Council's efforts. Concerning our City's nuisance abatement legislation, Ms. Taylor said she remains hopeful as the proposed legislation will still be alive at the beginning of the session, and she recommended giving a strong effort to get this passed. Ms. Taylor also encouraged Council to continue to push forward for the Barker/Trent grade separation. Ms. Taylor noted that the court is fining the state $100,000 a day due to the state's failure to meet the state mandate for school budgeting and said she feels if an agreement can't be reached, a short session would likely be called; she said an agreement seems unlikely and at least one representative wants to challenge the court in fining the state. Ms. Taylor highlighted her written report, which was included in Minutes Regular Council Meeting:08-25-2015 Page 3 of 5 Approved by Council:09-08-2015 the Council's packet materials. Ms. Taylor said that Council's increased participation in Olympia paid off; said she is open to any other ideas the Council might want to address, and in response, Councilmember Pace expressed his disappointment in the legislature raising the gas tax, and suggested lobbying the legislature to implement some legislation that makes, especially this part of Washington state, more competitive with northern Idaho so far as recruiting businesses. Mayor Grafos and Council extended their thanks to Ms. Taylor and to Mr. Soldano as well(who was unable to attend tonight),for their efforts. Mayor Grafos called for a recess at 7:10 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 7:23 p.m. 7. Proposed Tourism Study—John Hohman Community and Economic Development Director Hohman said he would like Council to consider giving consensus for a proposed tourism study; said the study would examine key drivers of tourism in our City and indicate whether there are any deficits in tourism offerings and associated revenues in our City; what the current drivers of hotel revenues are and what is the City's role in fostering tourism; and what investments and strategies could the City undertake to improve tourism, along with what impact would that have on visitor attraction. As noted on his Request for Council Action, Mr. Hohman said we would like a better understanding of the success of tourism efforts in our City; and noted the Community Attributes, Inc.'s Approach and Scope; said this study would be accomplished through three phases: (1) existing conditions and preparing a strategy for moving forward and work for developing a strategy for what are the areas where we could spend money; (2) coming to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and funds supported by hoteliers, to look at funds to move; and (3) doing a performa on each item to make sure it is something viable and something which will bring the expected results; he said today they are taking the initial look of what's happening and what is missing. Councilmember Pace said he feels this is an exciting opportunity and money well-spent, that he feels this is on the right track and we could become America's shopping center or even bedroom community, which he said includes temporary and permanent stays; said he does not want a permanent committee but a committee to be as inclusive as possible for business owners/operators. Councilmember Gothmann said he would not agree with interviewing people who are not hoteliers; said he likes the public comment tonight about having a zoo; other ideas would be a bluegrass festival; suggests making the idea more broad. Mr. Hohman said page two shows of the packet materials shows a broader category; agrees with the comments and feels they lead justification for moving forward. Mayor Grafos said he also favors the study and would like the comments brought back before Council of what the vision statement was from the comp plan meeting at CenterPlace; said there were a lot of comments about the arts; agrees with having the experts conduct the study and see how it ties to what citizens said about six months ago. Councilmember Pace suggested staff contact the Valley Chamber to get the information concerning the Chamber's results of the "Big Five" project. Council concurred to move forward with the study. Mr. Basinger said that there was some mention of the comp plan and how we are going to integrate all these efforts into a retail plan for tourism; said those issues would be built into and be a part of the long-range vision and will give the comp plan the vision we need. Mr. Jackson said he assumes Council will trust staff to select a committee and put this together, and Council concurred. 8. Port Districts—John Hohman Mr. Steve Stevens, CEO of Greater Spokane, Inc., (GSI) said tonight he wanted to share a 101-level discussion about port districts, to help everyone understand that this is a tool for job expansion and growing the economy; said we are limited in the tools we have to bring businesses here;that as a part of a competitive study, consultants compared us with other communities and we "came up short" in a few areas: said we got a "D" in the area of business climate like B&O taxes, and a "D" in the area of real estate; said part of the problem is there is plenty of land in our area but it is not ready for development, and that it cost a lot for a business to come in and put in infrastructure; he said a port district is one of those mechanisms that could be used to enhance economic development; and said most other communities within the state have already figured out that a port district is a good tool. After Mr. Stevens Minutes Regular Council Meeting:08-25-2015 Page 4 of 5 Approved by Council:09-08-2015 quickly went through his PowerPoint presentation explaining what ports can do, how they are formed, where the revenues can come from, the commission-style make-up, and why should this be considered now, Councilmember Pace said we already have numerous governments so this would be another government; and that neither of the last elections for a sales tax for the bus, nor increased tax for the library, passed. Councilmember Pace also stated that the commissioner format looks like a "gravy" opportunity and that he feels Council should not support this study or a port district. Councilmember Wick explained that a port district can't set regulations like a city or county, that they would be more focused on economic development; said we haven't explored what the future could hold for us as this is a very early discussion; said having a port district doesn't mean a port can't be a granting agency; rather he said he sees this as a partnership opportunity to use funds for economic growth, and that GSI is asking whether our Council wants to support a study to answer some of these questions, and if so, our portion of the study cost would be $7,500; that he feels it is a worthwhile endeavor in order to make decisions about whether to pursue a port district or not. Deputy Mayor Woodard asked if this would be a countywide endeavor and Mr. Stevens said the district could be specified for just a few communities, but that he feels it makes more sense for the whole county to be included. Councilmember Higgins said late last year the Chamber had a presentation on this and that to his recollection, port districts were not seen as something favorable, adding that he has the impression that Moses Lake wishes they could get out of it; he questioned why a port authority would issue grants from funds that are already ours; so they would tax us and then give us grants. Councilmember Pace added that it also appears that port districts can raise taxes higher than a city government. Councilmember Hafner said in order to get answers to Council's questions, he feel the $7500 study is worthwhile. After further discussion, Mr. Jackson asked if Council was comfortable in considering a consensus tonight, or would prefer to bring this back for a motion at a future meeting; and it was agreed to ask for a consensus concerning helping fund the study. A poll of Councilmembers found Deputy Mayor Woodard, and Councilmembers Pace and Higgins opposed to financially participating($7500) in the study; and Mayor Grafos, and Councilmembers Hafner, Gothmann and Wick in favor of Council's financial participation ($7500) in the study; therefore, our City will pay $7500 as our share of the study. 9. Advance Agenda—Mayor Grafos There were no suggested changes to the Advance Agenda. 10. Department Reports These were for information only and were not reported or discussed. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Mr. Jackson had no comments. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTES • Dean Grafos,Mayor ( /4,3 -)-64e-i-h71 Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Minutes Regular Council Meeting:08-25-2015 Page 5 of 5 Approved by Council:09-08-2015 Agenda Item #4 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: August 25, 2015 Department Director Approval: IZI Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business // new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation [' executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Bid Award — Citywide Safety Program Project#0167 GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 3.35.10— Contract Authority PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Info memo on 2014 City Safety Program Call for Projects, June 10, 2014; Admin report on 2014 City Safety Program Call for Projects, June 24, 2014; Adoption of the 2015-2020 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) on June 24, 2014 (Resolution #14-006) which included this project; Motion for consideration on 2014 City Safety Program Call for Projects, July 8, 2014; Adoption of the 2016-2021 Six Year TIP on June 23, 2015, Resolution #15- 005; Informational RCA, August 18, 2015. BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley was successful in receiving a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant for design and construction of citywide safety improvements. The citywide safety project was split into two categories: local forces work and publically bid work. The local forces work includes upgrading regulatory and warning signs, upgrading pedestrian indicators at traffic signals, and installing bike route signing. The publically bid work includes the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at the intersections of Valleyway/Argonne, Valleyway/Mullan, Indiana/Twigs entrance, and 32nd Avenue/Collins. The RRFB construction was publically advertised on July 31, 2015, and bids are scheduled to be opened on August 21, 2015. Once the bids are open and the results are tabulated, staff will identify the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Staff will present a motion for an award of the contract at the August 25, 2015 formal Council meeting. OPTIONS: Award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or take other appropriate action. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to award the Citywide Safety Project, #0167 to Cameron-Reilly, LLC in the amount of $161,720 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the construction contract. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The project budget is $503,424. The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant covers $400,000 and the City's local share is $103,424, of which will be paid by Fund 302. There are sufficient funds to cover the cost of this project. STAFF CONTACT: Steve M. Worley, PE — Senior Capital Projects Engineer Eric Guth, PE — Public Works Director ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tabulation; Map INDIANA SITE W r WI -� s-L �N`_ �� —_ NIT ! a w Y 1 SPC�GANE, Wick' .< r K, NAN en EUCLID `� EUCLID I 1,.� { ,I/�s ft �%1' Y�MA'ri�c �UTZGC4ERY I .:1 , UAR''C. .- ALJ"�pl@:01 _. SPOKANE COMMUNITY �'--� 5 , ' NlsacN :` ` M.ss, + COLLEGEttl' SARi� /• IF AD ;;I ` I BROADN'AT"~ 1C �1 BRpADWAI '-' e^11111 '4 • i Ro XfAY j1 _ K • Z VAiLEYVAY IVAU.[ AY �vQL5,N►y - 1 1 ° -;A.aft SPRACUE1 I -- I LIBERTY c-§7----,._ — LT►! r� �—I - -- \_,_ ------,---vi 4TH r 1 LAKE ' I < — :TH E z u 8TH I J ,... L '-'-'3'N' 1 p- . E. \� �_a 114t::i KAIMAr6THa 10 te, c ' ?'`Q ,�, --. -4.---- 32ND__. VALLEYWAY r— l _ _®z -r SITE 444 ` , �J mss{ g `'1 44TH _1 7NCRP; \I I 32ND SITE GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, August 25, 2015 GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTE Please sign in if you wish to make public comments. NAME TOPIC OF CONCERN YOU YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE LEASE PRINT WILL SPEAK ABOUT /9/:;;* a(y-i7/1 c".7 ///, IUPlease note that once information is entered on this form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. CPTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION O dcastla& CORPORATE OFFICE•5111 E BROADWAY•SPOKANE VALLEY,WA 99212 Materials P.O. BOX 3366•SPOKANE,WA 99220-3366•OFFICE:(509)534-6221 • FAX:(509)536-3051 August 24, 2015 Mayor and City Council City of Spokane Valley 11707 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Re: Mining Moratorium Dear Mayor Grafos and Councilmembers: Thank you for the opportunity to comment again on the City's re-adoption of a Moratorium prohibiting Mining and Mineral Product Manufacturing ("Moratorium"). I would like to summarize again CPM's comments regarding the Moratorium. I) Timing. The Moratorium was adopted 15 days after the City Council learned of the transaction between CPM and Spokane County involving Tshirley/Eden Pit, at a Joint City Council/County Commissioner meeting wherein the Mayor specifically asked if the Tshirley/Eden Pit could be relocated because the City desired the area to be developed with industrial uses. 2) Impacts to Growth & Development. New growth and business in the City is dependent on aggregate in the form of crushed rock, concrete, block, pipe or asphalt. For every 20 miles round trip of additional haul, it is double the cost of the material. Displacement from the City creates this cost increase 3) Impacts to City Residents. The largest consumer of aggregate materials is governmental agencies including the City. Disallowing aggregate access within or near the use is essentially a tax increase on the citizens and development community. A vote to prohibit mining is a vote for a tax increase on the citizens of this area. 4) The Moratorium contradicts State Law. Placing a moratorium against a natural resource development within the City's boundaries is out of compliance with state-wide planning goals via the Growth Management Act and places the city in non-compliance with those goals. 5) Impacts to CPM. The Moratorium impacts business transactions and expectancies between CPM and the County, which transactions the City had knowledge immediately before adopting the Moratorium. There are other business impacts to CPM including the inability to plan for future aggregate sources and sites, which impacts among others, expenses, bidding, capital investment and other company resources. 6) Natural Resources Must Be Protected. The Moratorium prevents sites that have adequate resources on them from being developed. These resources cannot be moved or re-created if lost to urban development or mismanaged. 7) Mining is an Industrial Use. The City has areas designated for industrial uses, which includes mining. These designated areas are appropriate for mining because industrial uses are compatible with one another. Further, reclaimed mining sites can be put to beneficial use, contrary to assertions made by City staff 1iPage CPM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (1Oldcastle® CORPORATE OFFICE•5111 E BROADWAY•SPOKANE VALLEY,WA 99212 Materials P.O.BOX 3366•SPOKANE,WA 99220-3366•OFFICE:(509)534-6221 ° FAX:(509)536-3051 Finally, we are concerned that the City will not repeal the Moratorium by the date promised. It has been 6 months since the first moratorium was passed, yet CPM has yet to be contacted to participate in the development of new policies or regulations for mining. We have repeatedly requested to be involved in the process. Also of concern is the City's unwillingness to engage in dialogue with CPM about our business and concerns with the Moratorium. We requested a meeting many months ago but staff declined to meet with us. We would also like to understand the City's concerns with mining so we can offer solutions and work together in a collaborative manner in developing reasonable regulations for mining. Respectfully, John Shogren VP/GM CPM Development/Central Pre-Mix 2IPage Port District Steve Stevens :. City of Spokane Valley ey August 25, 2015 _ �• ��. ��„,�~ �•c.•�';•SIF-�.•'wf�' � _. greaterspokane.org I create something greater Port District 101 PORTSEnEgamum Washington Public Ports • Special purpose districts with an economic development and transportation mission • Public enterprises which build and operate: • Marine terminals • Marinas • Airports • Industrial facilities • Recreation/Tourism • Port benefit:Local control of assets and job creation. greaterspokane.org I create something greater 1 Ports Can. . . ■ Develop facilities for handling cargo and accommodating passengers ■ Buy and improve pieces of property for lease to private industry for industrial and commercial uses ■ Provide air and water pollution control facilities ■ Operate trade centers and export trading companies ■ Establish and operate foreign trade zones ■ Provide environmental enhancement, protection and public access ■ Build and operate or lease out marinas and related facilities and provide public boat ramps for public use ■ Build and operate tourism facilities as an economic stimulus within the port district greaterspokane.org I create something greater Port District Formation Port formation is directed by statute ■ Procedures described in RCW 53.04.023. Must have an assessed valuation of at least $150 million. ■ A petition is filed with the county commission containing signatures of 10% of voters in the proposed district who voted in the last general election. ■ Petition describes boundaries, selects either three or five commissioners, describes districts if they are chosen, and chooses a name. greaterspokane.org I create something greater 2 Port District Formation (cont.) ., 4 • County holds a hearing after notice. is 1 They may change the boundaries after 1 a hearing. i • County submits the ballot proposition to the voters of the proposed district at the next election. ■ If a majority votes in favor, the port is '' formed. --f ii • The initial port commissioners are selected at a following election. ■ Terms of office are initially staggered as described in RCW 53.12.172(4). greaterspokane.org I create something greater Port District Revenues Ports revenues can come from a number of sources: lis • Tax levies • General port levy (maximum of 45 cents/$1,000 assessed valuation—can be less) • Industrial development district(IDD)tax levy(45 cents/$1,000 assessed valuation-two, 6-year periods) • Service charges, lease and rental fees • Grants and gifts • Bonds '``" Ai • General obligation 0' a . f `ll • Revenue j— �i greaterspokane.org I create something greater 3 Port District Commission •Makeup — 3-5 Commissioners •Elections and terms of office — 4-6 years •Function, accountability !j .Compensation — set by the /1 Commissionr.' .. 4 ■Port Power � •Limited to powers specifically granted by the legislature ort reasonably implied from those k granted powers ' i Why Spokane? • Create and retain family wage jobs • Expand the region's tax base • Maintain multi-modal transportation linkages • Provide leadership in enhancing the overall economic vitality and quality of life Associated Painters Seaport Steel greaterspokane.org create something greater 4 Why Now? • Level the Playing Field • Other states—cash incentives,facilities,infrastructure,etc. • 33 out of 39 Washington counties—either a single port or multiple ports (75) • Idaho has implemented a very aggressive incentive plan and is working with several Spokane County companies • Manage our own destiny !' • Requests for proposals from companies and site selector community may include a port district as a requirement or an advantage • Spokane is not able to respond if the criteria requires a port district • Legislature • Use the tools that are available to you before asking for new tools ■ No More Excuses (see other ports' success) greaterspokane.org I create something greater GSI Port District Steering Committee Scott Dietzen,CLA—Chairman Jeffrey Bell,Gallatin Group Commissioner Al French,Spokane County Eric Williams,Gallatin Group Marshall Famell,Spokane County Joe Tortorelli,ED Northwest Councilperson Amber Waldref,City of Spokane Ezra Eckhardt,Community Member Councilperson Ben Wick,City of Spokane Carolyn Casey,Community Colleges of Valley Spokane Mayor Tom Trulove,City of Cheney City of Airway Heights Barry Baker,Baker Construction City of Medical Lake Wayne Brokaw,retired City of Liberty Lake Cheryl Stewart,AGC Linda Elkin,US Bank Staff Matt Ewers,Inland Empire Distribution Systems Robin Toth,Greater Spokane Incorporated Commissioner Al French,Spokane County Stan Key,Greater Spokane Incorporated Steve Stevens,Greater Spokane Incorporated Drew Repp,Greater Spokane Incorporated Larry Krauter,Spokane International Airport Kevin Christie,Avista Collins Sprague,Avista greaterspokane.org I create something greater 5 GSI Port Strategy ■ Lessons Learned ■ Review the outcomes from 1984 when the community voted against the establishment of a port • Determine whether we have the community will and desire ,.ito proceed with a port education process • Regular briefings with community groups with positive reactions • Port District Road Trip ■ Moses Lake ■ Walla Walla ■ Benton County greaterspokane.org I create something greater Road Trip Moses Lake • Established 1966 when Larson Air Base closed • All runways and aviation—related facilities were granted to the port • Reports to the Citizens of Moses Lake • Three Commissioners • 16 staff/8 maintenance ,, � �,��;�., • .43c per$1,000 �� • 2012 Revenues -$14.5M • 2012 Expenses - $15.3M L • All property tax is used for capital projects versus O&M • 4,700 acres under management greaterspokane.org I create something greater 6 Road Trip • Moses Lake Recent Successes • National Frozen Food • Chemicon • Genie Industries EA • Competed with Spokane • Needed 450K sf building • Titan server farm • SGL Ger& r ' • Wanted to be adjacent to port and ij wastewater treatment plant • Low power rates greaterspokane.org I create something greater Road Trip • Walla Walla • 1952 following construction of McNary Dam and flooding of former industrial sites • Three Commissioners • 15 staff MART • .37c per$1,000 WALLA WALLA'. • 2012 Revenues -$9M 1011COEATION•TNAMEPOIITATIOM • S1.8 property tax, 51.9 leases,S2.7 airport • 2012 Expenses - $12M • Sold assets-S10M in bank • Commissioners want to draw this down • All property tax is used for capital projects versus O&M • 8,000 acres under management greaterspokane.org i create something greater 7 Road Trip • Walla Walla Successes • Boise Cascade Pulp and Paper Mill • Key Technology • Cliffstar Corp • Odom Corporation r,":74"..-Z • Railex — two projects • Wallula Gap and Burbank business parks ,y- O 1 E •' ia.ow,nar 1 a G greaterspokane.org I create something greater Road Trip t! . c Benton • Established 1958 divesture of Hanford properties • Reports to the Citizens of Benton • Three Commissioners • 15 staff * 'pRTCOBENTO • .428 per$1,000 • 2012 budget- $6M • All property tax is used for capital investment • Operating expenses are paid out of leases • 2,100 acres under management • 10 locations,40 buildings,2 airports, barge facility190 companies, 2,000 jobs greaterspokane.org I create something greater 8 Road Trip • Port of Benton Locations • Benton City Industrial Park SAM • Manufacturing Mall • Prosser Airports AIN • Prosser Vintner's Village Phase I/II NOMA • Prosser Wine and Food Park toso,• Richland Airport p' • Richland Innovation Center • Technology and Business Campus • Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center greaterspokane.org I create something greater Current Status • Request for Qualifications issued for Port Authority of Spokane County Strategic Business Plan • Addresses forecasted activities,authorities,construction,financing and development of a new Port Authority and needs of the community • Consideration of the Spokane International Airport and its treatment in the forecasted plan • Selected consultant— Maul Foster Alongi • Research and background on tax base,community economics, former port efforts,community stakeholder interviews • Education and facilitation on port authority and structure • Identify potential projects • Deliver strategic business plan and multi-year budget projections • Help define and align key messaging • Community-wide support for funding the business plan • County,Airport, Cities,Community Members greaterspokane.org I create something greater 9 Questions? it „b....L..4 - 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