2015, 10-06 Study SessionAGENDA
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHEET
STUDY SESSION
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
(Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting)
DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/ACTIVITY GOAL
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
1. Eric Guth
2. John Hohman, Lori Barlow
Stormwater Construction Grants
Legislative Comprehensive Plan Update
3. Lori Barlow, Christina Janssen Painted Hills Development
4. Cary Driskell, Erik Lamb Proposed Contracting and Purchasing
Code Amendments
5. Mayor Grafos Advance Agenda
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
6. Information Only: (will not be reported or discussed): Community Development Block Grant 2016 Program
7. Mayor Grafos
8. Mike Jackson
ADJOURN
Council Comments
City Manager Comments
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
Note: Unless otherwise noted above, there will be no public comments at Council Study Sessions. However, Council always reserves
the right to request information from the public and staff as appropriate. During meetings held by the City of Spokane Valley Council,
the Council reserves the right to take "action" on any item listed or subsequently added to the agenda. The term "action" means to deliberate,
discuss, review, consider, evaluate, or make a collective positive or negative decision.
Study Session Agenda, October 6, 2015
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 6, 2015 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Stormwater Construction Grants (Ecology FY17 Stormwater Water
Quality Financial Assistance Grant Funding Programs)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Federal Clean Water Act of 1987 -Section 319, Title 33 U.S.C. 1251-1376,
RCW 70.146, 90.46 & 90.50A, WAC 173-95A, 173-98, & 173-240, and Storm and Surface Water Utility:
SVMC 3.80.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Approval of 2016-2021 Stormwater CIP, June 9, 2015.
BACKGROUND: On August 17, 2015, Ecology announced the opening of the combined financial
assistance funding program. Each year, Ecology awards grants and loans on a competitive basis to
implement high priority water quality projects throughout Washington State. Proposed projects address
point and nonpoint source water pollution control issues.
Public Works staff has evaluated Ecology's Fiscal Year 2017 grant criteria and are recommending two
projects that are in the City's six-year Stormwater CIP. If approved by Council, staff would submit the
Ponderosa Drive Stormwater Diversions and the Havana Stormwater Diversions at 8th & 14th
projects. These projects would be submitted under the Stormwater Financial Assistance Program
(SFAP).
Design work for each of these projects is at the 30% design level and if awarded would be under
construction in 2017.
Application deadline for these grant programs is October 16, 2015.
OPTIONS: Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus to add the proposed list of grant applications to the
October 13, 2015 Council agenda for consideration and approval.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: All grants have matching requirements. Match for projects funded
through Centennial, Section 319, and non -hardship SFAP funds is 25%.
STAFF CONTACT: Eric P. Guth, PE — Public Works Director
Art Jenkins, PE —Stormwater Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: October 2015 Stormwater Grant Call Presentation
Ecology Stormwater
Construction Grants
October 2015
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cology Grant Call
Issued August 17, 2015
Due October 16, 2015
4 Areas:
The Centennial Clean Water Program (Centennial)
o The Clean Water Act - Nonpoint (Section 319)
WA State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund
Program (Loan)
o Stormwater Financial Assistance Program (SFAP)
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Centennial/Section 319
o Examples of Centennial projects: stream restoration,
agricultural BMPs, OSS repair and replacement,
stormwater activities, and protection of drinking
water sources
o Examples of Section 319 projects: watershed
planning, water quality monitoring, outreach &
education
o 50-85% reimbursable for eligible costs, depending on
project and local hardship
o Currently, these programs have $0 in State budgets
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State Revolving Fund (Loans)
Q Provides loans to finance the planning,
design, and/or construction of water
pollution control facilities
Subsidized/below market interest rates
May forgive principal on a limited number
of activities or projects
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Stormwater Financial Assistance Program (SFAP)
c+ Covers design and construction costs for water
quality improvements
Ecology awards to City from this program:
$4.6M since 2012 (5 completed projects)
o $3.3M for 2015-2017 (3 current projects)
� 75% reimbursable, up to $5,000,000/grant call/city
Possible construction: mid July 2016 to mid 2019
Suggest: Ponderosa Drive Diversions and Havana
Diversions
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Havana Diversions
Removes overflow(s) to City of Spokane
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Removes discharge to Glenrose Drain at 8th
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o Eliminates outfall at 14th & Havana
o Preliminary design estimate increased project
cost from $280,000 to $450,000
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Questions &
Discussion
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 6, 2015 Department Director Approval:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Comprehensive Plan Overview and Progress Report
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Growth Management Act (GMA) RCW 36.70A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: Per RCW 36.70A.130(1), every county and city in the state is required to
conduct an update of its comprehensive plan and development regulations every 8 years. The
City of Spokane Valley's update is due no later than June 30, 2017.
In July 2015, staff updated the Council on the Comprehensive Plan update project. As of that
date, Staff and Consultants had held public meetings, completed a Vision Report, and taken 26
Citizen -Initiated Amendment Requests (CARs) through Planning Commission and City Council
Review. The Consultants had completed an audit of the Comprehensive Plan Goals and
Policies, and completed a Draft Existing Conditions Report for the City's housing, land use, and
transportation conditions. The Council was also updated on the authority to plan, and the
Population Allocation process by Attorney Tadas Kisielius.
At this time the Housing and Economic Trends and Transportation System Existing Conditions
Reports have been finalized and the Planning Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) is ready to
move forward with a population forecast recommendation to the Steering Committee of Elected
Officials (SCEO). Staff has also completed work on elements of the Comprehensive Plan
update that are not directly related to the population allocation, and completed further analysis
of the CAR's to the extent possible.
Staff will provide an overview of the PTAC Process and recommendation, and the Existing
Conditions Reports. Dave Andersen, Washington State Department of Commerce, will also be
present to participate in the discussion regarding the PTAC.
OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman, Director and Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Existing Conditions Housing and Economic Trends
Transportation System Existing Conditions Report
Memo
Power Point Presentation
Existing Conditions
Housing and Economic Trends
September, 2015
Prepared for:
City of Spokane Valley
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Acknowledgments
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based on rigorous economic, planning, and financial analysis. For more
information about ECONorthwest: www.econw.com.
ECONorthwest prepared this report to the City of Spokane Valley. It received
substantial assistance from Van Ness Feldman. That assistance notwithstanding,
ECONorthwest is responsible for the content of this report.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 OVERVIEW
1.2 REPORT ORGANIZATION
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2 EXISTING CONDITIONS SUMMARY 2
2.1 POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS 2
2.2 HOUSING TRENDS 3
2.3 ECONOMIC TRENDS 3
2.4 LAND BASE 3
Present Land Use 3
Present Land Capacity 4
2.5 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS 6
Residential Development 6
Commercial Development 6
Industrial Development 7
3 FOCUSED ANALYSIS OF ZONING ISSUES 8
3.1 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING 8
Results 8
Policy Considerations 9
3.2 MIXED USE ZONING 10
Results 10
Policy Considerations 11
3.3 OFFICE ZONING 12
Results 12
Policy Considerations 14
3.4 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING 15
Results 15
Policy Considerations 15
4 TECHNICAL APPENDIX 17
4.1 POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS 18
4.1.1 Population Growth 18
4.1.2 Demographics 19
4.1.3 Educational Attainment 20
4.1.4 Income 21
4.2 HOUSING TRENDS 22
4.2.1 Housing Tenure 22
4.2.2 Household Size 22
4.2.3 Households with Children 23
4.2.4 Housing Affordability 23
4.3 ECONOMIC TRENDS 25
4.3.1 Gross Domestic Product 25
4.3.2 Employment 25
4.3.3 Taxable Retail Sales 27
4.3.4 Commute Patterns 28
4.4 LAND BASE 29
4.4.1 Present Land Use 29
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4.4.2 Residential Land Quantity 30
4.4.3 Commercial and Industrial Land Quantity 31
4.5 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS 32
4.5.1 Residential Development 32
4.5.2 Commercial and Industrial Development 36
Office 36
Retail 39
Industrial 41
4.6 PRO FORMA ANALYSIS SUMMARY 43
Apartment in MF -1 Zone 43
Mixed Use in the CMU Zone 45
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The City of Spokane Valley is updating its Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the Growth
Management Act (GMA), chapter 36.70A RCW. The Comprehensive Plan is the City's official
statement concerning its vision for future growth and development. With this update, the City
is reviewing its existing Comprehensive Plan and development regulations to ensure the plan
and regulations comply with GMA requirements and to make any other policy changes the City
determines are needed to help shape growth in the ensuing 20 year planning horizon. The City
began the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan in November, 2014.
To date, the City has completed a substantial portion of the public engagement process and has
also received and analyzed numerous public comments. Additionally, planning staff and the
City's consultant have completed an audit of the Comprehensive Plan's existing goals and
policies which resulted in a recommendation to retain, remove, or revise specific goals and
policies in order to improve the Plan's effectiveness and usability.
This report provides background, context, and preliminary analysis to help the City make
policy decisions on growth management strategies by identifying existing conditions of
Spokane Valley's land uses and zoning. The Report will help the City gain a better
understanding of how the City's existing zoning has performed and will perform. It will also
help identify ways that the City can consider changing its Comprehensive Plan - and the
Economic Development, Housing, and Land Use Elements, specifically - to best guide the
City's growth over the next 20 years consistent with the GMA and the City's policy choices.
The Report provides a snapshot of the City's current land uses, demographics and zoning and
describes development and economic trends from the last several years. The Report also
includes more detailed analysis of specific issues and trends identified by this analysis, public
comments, or staff input. That additional analysis explores the impacts existing land use
policies and zoning have on the identified issues. Where appropriate, the Report also identifies
potential regulatory and policy options that the City can consider in the update process to
address the identified issues. However, it is important to note that any policy suggestions in this
document are preliminary. Any changes the City makes to its Comprehensive Plan and
development regulations will be informed by additional data and information that is still being
gathered through the update process, including the land capacity analysis.
1.2 Report Organization
The remainder of the report is organized into three sections, including a technical appendix.
• Existing Conditions Summary: This section summarizes the key findings of the existing
conditions analysis.
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■ Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues: This section assesses four issues that have been
identified in existing conditions and through public comment to better explore how the
City's existing zoning is performing where trends suggest insufficient development of
uses anticipated by that zoning district.
■ Technical Appendix: This appendix provides more detailed findings of existing
demographic, economic, land use and development conditions and trends.
2 Existing Conditions Summary
This section provides a summary of the existing conditions by topic. It establishes a baseline
and common understanding of the conditions and trends affecting housing needs and economic
growth in Spokane Valley by summarizing the most current data on Spokane Valley
demographics, housing growth, economic growth, current land use, and real estate
development patterns. Where possible and available, we sought to identify trends from that
information based on several years of data. Additionally, to provide context, we have compared
data and trends from Spokane Valley to that of Spokane County, more generally.
The sections that follow provide a summary of key findings. More detailed information is
included in the technical appendix of this report.
2.1 Population and Demographic Trends
Spokane Valley has a similar demographic composition as Spokane County overall. The
population will continue to grow in size and it is anticipated that the population will continue
to "age," meaning that the percentage of the overall population that is over 65 years of age will
continue to increase.
■ Spokane Valley has realized modest but steady population growth since it incorporated
in 2003, growing at a rate of about one percent per year.
■ Generally, the City is similar in demographic and household composition to Spokane
County.
■ However, Spokane Valley currently has a higher percentage of persons over the age of
65 compared to the County (14 percent to 13 percent) and also has a slightly older
median age than the County, at 39.8 years old (Spokane County median age is 37.2 years
old).
■ 21 percent of Spokane Valley residents have a Bachelor's degree or higher, compared to
28 percent in Spokane County.
■ Spokane Valley's median household income of nearly $48,000 is lower than the median
household income of the County as a whole, which is approximately $49,200.
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2.2 Housing Trends
Based on housing data from OFM and demographic data from the Census, recent trends
indicate decreasing demand for larger single-family homes. A larger share of housing built in
Spokane Valley is multi -family housing and household sizes and number of households with
children have decreased over time.
■ Like its population growth, Spokane Valley's housing growth has been modest, but
steady since it incorporated in 2003, growing at a rate of just over one percent per year.
■ Spokane Valley's housing characteristics are changing: More multi -family than single-
family units are being built, the share of renters is increasing, average household size is
decreasing, and the percent of households with children is decreasing.
■ Housing affordability is an issue; 35 percent of all Spokane Valley households are
considered cost -burdened, which is a term defined by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) as, "Families who pay more than 30 percent of their
income for housing."
■ The majority of renters in Spokane Valley are cost -burdened (52 percent).
2.3 Economic Trends
The regional economy is increasingly a service -based economy providing commercial,
professional, and retail services. The region and Spokane Valley has been slow to recover from
the recession starting in 2008.
■ Service industries have accounted for most of the region's gross domestic product and
job growth since 2001.
■ The Spokane Valley employment and taxable retail sales have been slow to recover from
the 2008 recession.
■ The Regional Commercial and Corridor Mixed Use zones account for the largest share of
retail sales in the city. These zones also realized the largest decrease in sales during the
recession.
2.4 Land Base
Present Land Use
Based upon the GIS analysis of the County Assessor's present use designation, much of the
City's land is used for just a few different uses, particularly single-family residential and
general commercial uses, while industrial uses represent a far smaller portion of the City's land
base as shown in Exhibit 1 below.
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Exhibit 1. Land Use by Acreage
Land Use Category Acres Percent
Single-family 10,021 49.7%
General Commercial 3,667 18.2%
Vacant Land 2,979 14.8%
Industrial 1,306 6.5%
Multi -family 1,123 5.6%
Exempt/Utilities 1,054 5.2%
Total 20,150 100.0%
Source: Spokane County Assessor
Residential Lands
■ Half of the City's land base is used for single-family housing, which is indicative of a
suburban community.
■ Multi -family housing accounts for 5.6 percent of the City's land base with 1,123 acres.
Commercial Lands
■ General commercial properties compose the second largest share of land uses with 18
percent of land area.
Industrial Lands
■ There are 1,306 acres of industrial lands, accounting for approximately 6.5 percent of all
land uses in the City.
Present Land Capacity
Under the City's current zoning, much of the capacity for future growth is within a few zones
(R-3 and R-4 for residential and I-1 and I-2 for commercial and industrial land) as shown by
Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3. The capacity for future growth is determined by identifying vacant,
partially -used, and underutilized land that can accommodate additional growth and then
subtracting the land that is undevelopable (either due to environmentally critical areas,
dedication for public purposes, or otherwise unsuitable for development). To determine the
total housing unit and population capacity of the buildable residential land, the average
housing unit density and household size is multiplied by the amount of buildable land in each
residential zoning category.
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Residential Lands
Exhibit 2. Residential Land Capacity
Net Share of
Buildable Unit Population Population
Zone Acres Capacity Capacity Capacity
R-3 653 3,787 9,468 47.4%
R-4 151 1,101 2,751 13.8%
MF -2 51 1,129 2,257 11.3%
MF -1 87 958 1,917 9.6%
MUC 165 1,017 1,525 7.6%
R-2 101 402 1,005 5.0%
CMU 74 651 976 4.9%
R-1 15 32 79 0.4%
Total 1,297 9,076 19,980 100.0%
Source: City of Spokane Valley
■ Currently the City has the residential land capacity to accommodate over 19,980
additional people by 2037.
■ Multi -family zones (MF -1 and MF -2) account for nearly 21 percent of residential land
capacity.
Commercial Lands
Exhibit 3. Buildable Commercial and Industrial Land
Net
Net Underutilized Net Buildable
Zone Vacant Acres Acres Acres
Share
1-2 379 208 587 46.9%
1-1 201 65 266 21.3%
MUC 105 4 109 8.7%
RC 44 52 96 7.7%
CMU 37 47 84 6.7%
C 28 29 57 4.5%
0 25 7 32 2.5%
GO 9 5 14 1.2%
NC 3 2 5 0.4%
Total 831 419 1,250 100.0%
Source: City of Spokane Valley
■ Most of the commercial areas in Spokane Valley are located along transportation
corridors, apart from residential areas.
■ Spokane Valley currently lacks small-scale, neighborhood -oriented commercial areas
within walking distance to many of the residential areas in the City.
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Industrial Lands
■ The large share (67 percent and 853 acres) of the City's commercial and industrial land
capacity is in the City's two industrial zones, I-1 (266 acres) and I-2 (587 acres).
■ Spokane Valley has 580 acres of vacant industrial land in the I-1 and I-2 zones, of which
the I-2 zone accounts for 379 acres
2.5 Development Trends
Spokane Valley has realized a marked change in development since the recession in 2008.
Residential development has been the most consistent category of growth. The City has
increasingly realized more multi -family housing development, which has been characterized by
new apartment complexes larger in size with several hundred units compared to older
apartment buildings. At the same time, Spokane Valley has experienced slow commercial and
industrial growth since 2008, which indicates there is a lack of employment growth generating a
need for more space. Of the commercial growth that did occur, much of it has been around or
north of Interstate -90. More detailed trends by use are outlined below and in the appendix.
Residential Development
■ Multi -family housing has increased as a share of housing built over time, and demand
has been strong since 2008 as vacancy rates reached a 15 -year low of 4 percent in 2013.
Typically, a vacancy rate of 5 percent is considered normal, and a rate below 5 percent
indicates new units may need to be built to meet demand.
■ The MUC and CMU zones have experienced the majority of multi -family housing
development while the MF -1 zone has seen little development since 2012.
■ Single-family housing is still predominant as a percentage of overall housing type, but
multi -family housing development has been a greater share of recent housing
development indicating the demand for housing types in Spokane Valley is changing.
■ Redevelopment has been slow throughout the City, particularly in the Corridor Mixed
Use (CMU) zone along Sprague Avenue, which has not realized any new multi -family
development over four years.
Commercial Development
■ Retail sales in Spokane Valley have been slow to recover from the recession, particularly
in the City's largest sales tax producing zones (RC, C and CMU).
■ Demand for commercial properties in Spokane Valley is weaker, particularly for office
space, which has a vacancy rate over 20 percent. Only when office vacancy rates dip
below 10 percent is there an indication that the existing supply is getting constrained
and new supply may be needed. Based on these existing vacancy rates, Spokane Valley
has an oversupply of office space.
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■ Retail vacancy rates in Spokane Valley decreased from over 10 percent in 2012 to about 6
percent presently.
■ Conditions have begun to improve over the last year for retail space as vacancy has
decreased and rents have increased.
Industrial Development
■ Spokane Valley has realized little new industrial development since 2008.
■ However vacancies have decreased substantially from over 20 percent to less than 10
percent today indicating new demand is utilizing unused existing space.
■ As the economy continues to recover and the region grows, new industrial or light
industrial space may need to be developed to meet growing demand.
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3 Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues
Several of the existing conditions and trends illustrated above raise questions about the
performance of existing policies and regulations that prompted further analysis:
■ Multi -family zones (MF -1 and MF -2) account for nearly 21 percent of residential land
capacity in the City, but the MF -1 zone has experienced little development in recent
years. Are there barriers to new development in this zone?
■ To diversify the housing supply in Spokane Valley, are mixed use development projects
feasible in the Corridor Mixed Use zone?
■ In recognition of high vacancy rates in office zones, are there barriers to development in
the office zoning designations (Garden Office and Office)?
■ Based on comments received throughout the public engagement process, it is clear that
the community desires more small-scale retail uses in neighborhoods. Is there potential
for small-scale retail uses in the City, especially in the Neighborhood Commercial zone?
To address these issues, we used a combination of several different methods including
development financial pro forma analysis of prototypical development projects, evaluation of
the zoning code requirements, and analysis of market trends and parcel composition. The
analysis results are summarized below, but it is important to note that the analysis is of existing
zoning based on current demographic trends is meant to inform subsequent decision-making
by the City Council in this update process.
3.1 Medium Density Residential Zoning
The MF -1 zone has not realized much development since 2012. Anecdotally, the City has heard
that multi -family projects are not feasible in this zone. Over the same time the City has realized
an average of almost 300 multi -family units built per year; the same average as before the
recession in 2008. This indicates that the MF -1 is not as competitive for new residential
development as other zones in its post -recession recovery.
To assess whether there are issues with the MF -1 zone that restrict development feasibility,
ECONorthwest evaluated building permit applications in the MF -1 zone to determine how
many projects were proposed for the MF -1 zoned compared to other zones. The analysis also
conducted a pro forma analysis of a hypothetical apartment project based on the existing MF -1
regulations.
Results
The MF -1 zone has realized little multi -family development since 2012. The largest share of
permitted units (70%) were in mixed use zones. Just one permit for 12 units was issued in the
MF -1 zone from 2012 to 2015, and the project applicant later submitted a CAR application
requesting an increase in the density allowed on the site.
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To get a better sense of the reasons for the slow growth in the MF -1 zone despite the increasing
demand for multi -family development, generally, a financial analysis of a hypothetical
apartment development was conducted. A summary of the analysis and assumptions can be
found in the appendix. The hypothetical analysis indicates new apartment development is not
currently feasible in the MF -1 zone under current regulations because the cost exceeds the
return.
■ For a one -acre lot, the hypothetical apartment project would have 12 units and 14
surface parking spots.
■ After accounting for the building area and parking lot, over 28 percent of the lot is
unused due to the 12 units per acre density limit, preventing full utilization of the site
and limiting financial return on the project. This density limit also prevents any
potential multi -family development from reaching the zone's 60 percent lot coverage
limit.
■ Based on the pro forma analysis, with current rent levels and density limits (12 units per
acre) in the MF -1 zone, development costs (including land acquisition) would need to be
30 percent or more lower than current costs for an apartment building to be financially
feasible in the MF -1 zone, as shown in Exhibit 38 in the Technical Appendix.
■ To improve the financial feasibility for new multi -family housing development potential
development needs to be able to maximize the development potential of the full site.
Policy Considerations
For an individual project's costs and revenues, the City has limited to no ability to affect rent
levels in the near-term. As a result, most of the options available to the City are related to
reducing costs. Options include:
■ The City could consider exploring other types of medium density housing that are less
expensive to construct, but that are not currently allowed within the MF -1 zones. Such
housing typologies could be viable alternatives in the MF -1 zone because they are
denser than single-family dwelling units and provide a transition between lower density
and higher density zones.
■ The City could consider rezoning some areas currently zoned MF -1 to zoning
designations that allow higher density residential uses.
■ To support additional housing types, the City could consider adjustments to the
minimum lot size, setbacks, lot width, and other development standards in the MF -1
zone.
■ The City could consider using the multi -family tax exemptions (MFTE) for medium
density housing types (which may include affordable housing provisions).
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3.2 Mixed Use Zoning
The Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) zone has realized little new development (of any type), both
along Sprague Avenue and Trent Avenue. To assess the development potential within this
zone, ECONorthwest conducted a pro forma analysis of a hypothetical residential mixed use
project on Sprague Avenue based on the CMU development requirements. The analysis also
compared land values throughout the City. Areas with higher land values necessitate higher
density development to offset the higher development cost.
Results
Overall, the lack of redevelopment is currently due to project economics where anticipated rents
do not support more costly vertical mixed use development rather than an issue with the zone
regulations, specifically.
■ As explained in the Technical Appendix in Exhibit 39, the analysis assumed a
hypothetical two story mixed use project on a one acre lot along Sprague Avenue. The
project would have 22 dwelling units above 21,000 square feet of retail, common area,
and tuck -under, ground -level parking. The building would have 67 parking spaces in
total.
■ Due to the higher cost of construction for vertical mixed-use development, expected
rental income would have to increase by over 25 percent or more for vertical mixed-use
development to be financially feasible, as shown in Exhibit 40 in the Technical
Appendix.
■ Property values along Trent Avenue are lower than along Sprague Avenue or other
corridors. Lower land value is likely due to proximity to industrial uses, proximity to the
railroad tracks, and distance from major transportation routes, such as Interstate -90. As
a result, redevelopment is not as competitive here relative to other locations in the City
due to the less -desirable location.
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Exhibit 4. Assessed Land Value per Square Foot
Assessed Land Value/SF
< $2.00
$2.01- $4.00
$4.01- $6.00
$6.01- $8.00
> $8.00
Source: City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County
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Policy Considerations
■ Targeted incentives, such as a Multi -Family Tax Exemption for housing, may help new
developments reach project feasibility.
■ The City could consider reducing parking requirements, including for commercial uses.
Lower parking requirements for residential and commercial uses could provide more
flexibility in site development and reduce construction costs, potentially increasing
project feasibility.
■ The City could consider focusing mix -used zones in areas and corridors where multi-
family development is more feasible and served by transit.
■ The City could consider reducing setback standards or reducing open space
requirements in the mixed-use zones to allow property owners greater ability to develop
their property.
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3.3 Office Zoning
Recent office development in the City has clustered around Interstate -90, outside of the two
zoning districts specifically designed to support office development. These areas in which
office development has occurred have good access, visibility, and sizable undeveloped parcels,
particularly in the MUC zone. By contrast, much of the City's two zones specifically oriented
toward office development lack these attributes. Specifically, the Garden Office (GO) and Office
(0) zones are concentrated along major north -south corridors (Argonne, Pines and Evergreen),
and have not realized much new office development since 2004. Currently, these zones include
a mixture of uses, including retail and single-family homes. The zone is also characterized by
parcel sizes typically less than 0.75 acres, which makes it hard to assemble land for sizable new
office developments.
ECONorthwest conducted additional analysis to try to identify potential causes of the lack of
office development in the office zones. Specifically, we analyzed recent office developments in
Spokane Valley to assess whether available vacant land is suitable or desirable for new office
development. Vacant and underutilized parcels in these zones were also assessed to determine
if they could accommodate the type of office uses Spokane Valley has realized recently.
Results
Currently, there is low demand for office space as indicated by a current vacancy rate for office
space over 20 percent and that the City has absorbed (i.e. space leased less space vacated) only a
small amount of office space over the last couple years. Most new office space built in the last
ten years has occurred near Intersate-90 and/or in the Mixed Use Center zone, as can be seen in
the map below.
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Exhibit 5. Office Development in Spokane Valley
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Office Development
Rentable Building Area
< 10,000
10,000 - 25,000
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> 100,000
Built before 2004
• Built between 2004 and 2014
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• The absorption (space leased less space vacated) of office space since the recession has
been negative, indicating more vacancies than before the recession.
• In the last two years the City has absorbed less than 10,000 square feet of office space a
year on average.
• A typical small office building built since 2004 had at least 20,000 building square feet
plus surface parking. Assuming that this threshold of building and parking space
reflects market considerations for development projects, this translates to needing a
development site around 35,000 square feet or more to accommodate a new office
development project.
• The Office (0) and Garden Office (GO) zones only have a few well suited sites 35,000
square feet in size or larger that could support similar new office developments.
The map below shows potential office development sites in the 0 and GO zones that could be
developed for this type of small office building based on size and development status (i.e. either
vacant or redevelopable). Vacant and redevelopable parcels are in green. Dark green have one
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acre or larger (good development potential) and the lighter green are half an acre to one acre in
size (some potential).
Exhibit 6. Developable 0 and GO Zoned Sites
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Policy Considerations
• The MUC and other areas in proximity to Interstate -90 may be better suited for future
office development when the market improves. These areas have good transportation
access and development sites large enough to support sizable office developments.
• Medical office uses may be a use likely to see more demand due to the areas aging
population and the Affordable Care Act's emphasis on outpatient care.
• Due to small parcel sizes and distance from Interstate -90 most of the existing vacant land
in the Office and Garden Office zones are unlikely to be desirable locations for new
office development, based on sites used for past office development projects.
• Vacant areas in the 0 and GO zones (especially those areas along major corridors with
good transit service) are suitable for uses for which there is demand, such as additional
multi -family housing.
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■ Accordingly, the City could consider policy or regulatory changes that would provide
opportunity for development of other types of uses for which there is higher demand,
such as residential uses. Such changes could be in the form of additional permitted uses
in these office zones or rezones, where appropriate, to open up more development
options.
3.4 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning
Spokane Valley lacks small-scale, neighborhood -oriented commercial areas within walking
distance to many of the residential areas in the City. Based on comments received throughout
the public engagement process, it is clear that the community desires more small-scale retail
uses in neighborhoods. Additionally, small and local businesses can help to achieve a vibrant
retail market, especially with increasing competition from online options, warehouse retail
stores, and established regional shopping centers.
To assess what opportunities exist for adding new retail uses in residential areas (either stand-
alone retail developments or as part of a mixed use project), ECONorthwest assessed the
number of vacant or partially -vacant parcels for small-scale retail uses at major intersections in
residential areas and evaluated the Neighborhood Commercial zoning regulations. The analysis
also references the mixed use pro forma results to further assess the prospects for mixed use
redevelopment.
Results
Based on the parcel analysis, opportunities for small-scale, neighborhood -oriented commercial
are fairly limited.
■ There are only two to three vacant or buildable sites at major intersections in residential
areas that are large enough to support even a small-scale retail uses.
■ The residential uses surrounding these sites are characterized by low density housing.
While further analysis may be necessary to confirm, we have some concern that the low
density development pattern may limit market demand for these neighborhood scale
uses.
■ However, the sizable number of home business permits in residential areas of the City
may represent latent demand for small-scale commercial spaces nearby.
■ As discussed above and in the appendix, the pro forma analysis also determined that
vertical mixed use redevelopment is not feasible in the near-term.
Policy Considerations
■ The City could consider ensuring that the few vacant parcels that could support new
retail uses are appropriately zoned to allow neighborhood commercial uses.
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■ The City could consider changing policies and zoning in appropriate commercial
corridors (or adjacent block faces) to allow local -serving commercial uses in close
proximity to existing residential neighborhoods.
■ Long-term, the City could lay the groundwork for new neighborhood nodes by allowing
small, neighborhood scale retail and mixed use buildings at major intersections (or
blocks), even if these areas are currently built with residences. Over time, these
residences may be converted to commercial uses, become locations for more intense
home businesses, or otherwise redeveloped for mixed use projects.
■ Parking requirements are often a constraint for small retail businesses. The City may
want to review its parking requirements to ensure they are not a barrier for new small-
scale retail uses in those areas.
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4 Technical Appendix
The Technical Appendix provides detailed numbers and finding for the existing conditions
analysis by each of the five sections:
• Population and Demographic Trends: This section looks at population and
demographic characteristics of Spokane Valley in comparison to Spokane County.
• Housing Trends: This section looks at trends related to household characteristics of
Spokane Valley in comparison to Spokane County.
• Economic Trends: This section looks at employment by sector, retail sales and
commuting patterns in Spokane Valley.
• Land Base: This section looks at current land use in the City and the capacity for future
growth.
• Development Trends: This section looks at the real estate market fundamentals for
multi -family, office, retail, and industrial uses in Spokane Valley.
Data Sources used in the existing conditions analysis include:
• Population and Demographic Trends: US Census Bureau and the Washington Office of
Financial Management
• Housing Trends: US Census Bureau and the Washington Office of Financial
Management
• Economic Trends: US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Washington Employment Security
Department, Washington Department of Revenue, and the City of Spokane Valley
permit data.
• Land Base: City of Spokane Valley parcel data, land quantity analysis, and permit data.
• Development Trends: Washington Office of Financial Management, US Census Bureau,
and CoStar'.
• Pro Forma Analysis: CoStar and RS Means2.
1 CoStar is a national commercial real estate information company. www.costar.com
2 RS Means is a proprietary national construction cost data service. www.rsmeans.com
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4.1 Population and Demographic Trends
4.1.1 Population Growth
■ In 2003, shortly after its incorporation, Spokane Valley had a population of 82,985
people.
■ From 2003 to 2014, Spokane Valley grew slightly more slowly than Spokane County and
Washington at 0.9 percent per year or 10.9 percent over the period. By 2014, it reached a
population of 92,050 people.
■ During this period, Spokane Valley accounted for 16.3 percent of total population
growth in the Spokane County.
Exhibit 7. Population growth, Spokane Valley, Spokane County, and Washington State, 2003-2014
Population Change 2003 to 2014
Area
2003 2014
Number Percent AAGR
Spokane Valley 82,985 92,050
Spokane County 428,889 484,500
Washington 6,126,885 6,968,170
9,065
55,611
841,285
10.9%
13.0%
13.7%
0.9%
1.1%
1.2%
Source: Washington Office of Financial Management April 1 Population Estimates.
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4.1.2 Demographics
■ Overall Spokane Valley and Spokane County have a very similar demographic
composition.
■ In 2013, Spokane Valley had a median age of 39.8, which is slightly older population
than Spokane County with a median age of 37.2. In addition, 14 percent of Spokane
Valley's population is over age 65.
■ Both geographies are aging and had a higher proportion of individuals 65 years and
older in 2013 as compared with 2005.
Exhibit 8. Population distribution by age, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013
100%
80% -
60% -
40% -
20% -
0%
10%
59%
14%
60%
2005 2013
Spokane Valley
12%
61%
13%
61% ■ 65+
20-64
• 0-19
2005 I 2013
Spokane County
Source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table S0101 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table S0101
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4.1.3 Educational Attainment
■ From 2005 to 2013, the percentage of individuals with a bachelor's degree or higher in
Spokane Valley decreased by two percentage points to 21 percent of individuals over
age 25.
■ Both geographies saw a decrease in the proportion of the population with less than a
high school degree over the period.
■ Overall, Spokane County has a greater rate of educational attainment in 2013 as
compared with Spokane Valley.
Exhibit 9. Educational attainment of the population age 25 and older, Spokane Valley and Spokane
County, 2005-2013
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
23%
21%
67% 71%
26%
65%
28%
64%
2005 2013 I 2005 2013
Spokane Valley Spokane County
• Bachelor's Degree
or higher
High School,
Associate's Degree,
or Some College
■ Less than a High
School Degree
Source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table S1501 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table S1501
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4.1.4 Income
• Between 2005 and 2013, median household income grew by more than $10,000 in
Spokane Valley but it is still below the Spokane County median income.
• Despite this positive change, households in the lowest income bracket (those making
less than $25,000) constituted nearly one third of all households in Spokane Valley in
2013.
• 59 percent of households in Spokane Valley made less than $50,000 in 2013 as compared
with 51 percent of households in Spokane County.
Exhibit 10. Median Household Income, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
$47,897
$37,178
in
0
0
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Spokane Valley
$49,233
Spokane County
Source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table S0101 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table S0101
Exhibit 11. Income distribution of households, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013
Spokane County
2005
2013
2005
To
a)
c
co
to
2013
25%
28%
25%
26%
12%
13%
36%
31%
0%
20%
40%
60%
9%
9%
• Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $50,000
• $50,000 - $75,000
$75,000 - $100,000
• $100,000+
80% 100%
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Source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table B19001 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table DP03.
4.2 Housing Trends
4.2.1 Housing Tenure
■ Spokane County's renter and owner occupied housing share remained consistent with
only a one percentage point increase over the period. In both geographies, renter -
occupied housing constituted slightly over a third of all housing units.
■ Renter occupied housing units in Spokane Valley increased by four percentage points
from 2005 to 2013.
Exhibit 12. Housing Tenure, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013
Spokane County
Spokane Valley
2005
2013
2005
2013
35%
■ Renter Occupied
Housing
34%
38%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table B25003 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table B25003.
4.2.2 Household Size
Owner Occupied
Housing
■ In 2013, the average household size of both geographies was similar at just over 2.4
persons per household.
■ Average household size slightly decreased in Spokane Valley by 0.04 persons from 2005
to 2013.
■ In the County average household size increased by 0.05 persons.
Exhibit 13. Average Household Size, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013
Average Household Size
Area
2005 2013
Spokane Valley
Spokane County
2.47 2.43
2.39 2.44
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Source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table S1101 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table S1101.
4.2.3 Households with Children
■ In 2013 approximately 31 percent of both geographies' households had children.
■ The percent of households with children decreased in both Spokane Valley and Spokane
County between 2005 and 2013.
■ Spokane Valley saw a decrease of nearly five percentage points from 35.6 percent to 30.7
percent while Spokane County experienced a small decrease in the number of
households with children.
Exhibit 14. Percent of households with children, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013
40.0%
30.0% -
20.0% -
10.0%
0.0%
35.6%
30.7%
1
2005 2013
Spokane Valley
31.3%
30.6%
2005 2013
Spokane County
Source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table S1101 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table S1101.
4.2.4 Housing Affordability
■ For sale housing has become more affordable since 2007 with the decrease in housing
prices and mortgage rate; an index value above 100 indicates housing is more affordable.
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Exhibit 15. Housing Affordability (Mortgage Payment to Median income) Index
225 $250,000
200
175
0
75
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Source: Runstad Center for Real Estate, University of Washington
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
so
Median Price
• Overall, 36 percent of all households in Spokane Valley are considered cost -burdened. In
both Spokane Valley and Spokane County the percentage of cost -burdened households
with a mortgage increased the most between 2005 and 2013 compared to those renting.
• However, in both jurisdictions, over half of renters are cost burdened. The share of
renters who were cost -burdened remained relatively consistent from 2005 to 2013, and
actually decreased in Spokane Valley.
Exhibit 16. Cost -burdened households by type, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013
Spokane Valley
Spokane County
2005 26%
2013
2005
2013
35%
54%
0%
20%
40%
54%
60%
Overall
• Owners with
mortgage
Renters
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Source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table B25106 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table B25106.
4.3 Economic Trends
4.3.1 Gross Domestic Product
• The Spokane region's economy has steadily grown with gross domestic product
increasing at an average annual rate of 2.75 percent in inflation adjusted dollars.
• Almost all of the region's economic growth has been in service providing industries, as
opposed to growth in goods -producing industries or government.
Exhibit 17. Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area, Real Gross Domestic Product (2005$)
$45,000 Total GDP Per
$40,000 Capita
GDP per Capita
$35,000 —
$30,000
....... Private services
$25,000 providing
industries
$20,000
$15,000 Private goods -
$10,000 producing
industries
$5,000
$p Government
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Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
4.3.2 Employment
• Employment in Spokane County between 2002 and 2014 reflects the broad economic
trends of the past decade; job growth increased steadily until the financial crisis in 2009
and has slowly begun to recover since.
• The County's job mix has remained consistent over the twelve-year period.
• Services, such as education, health care, and professional and technical services,
compose the largest share of the county's employment base at 46 percent of the total.
• The service sector also experienced the greatest growth at just over four percent.
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Exhibit 18. Number of jobs by sector, Spokane County, 2002-2014
250,000
200,000
150,000
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£ 100,000
50,000
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014*
FIRE
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• WTU
• Retail
• Government
• Ag/Resources
• Services
Source: Washington Employment Security Department, Quarterly Census of Employment and wages 2002-2014
Note: At the time this chart was made, fourth quarter estimates for 2014 were unavailable. Employment numbers for 2014 are the
average of quarters 1-3.
• There were 2,504 home employment permits issued between 2008 to 2015 in Spokane
Valley, averaging over 400 permits a year.
• The number of these home employment permits still active is not known, however.
Exhibit 19. Home Employment Permits, Spokane Valley, 2008-2015
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Source: City of Spokane Valley
4.3.3 Taxable Retail Sales
• Similar to jobs, taxable retail sales in Spokane Valley decreased during the recession
after a period of strong growth and are slowly beginning to grow again, but they have
not returned to the 2007 peak.
• The recession's impact on taxable retail sales was significant with taxable retail sales in
the region dropping by about $500 million from 2007 to 2010.
• Retail sector sales constituted 63 percent of all taxable retail sales in 2013.
Exhibit 20. Inflation-adjusted taxable retail sales by sector, Spokane Valley, 2004-2014
• $2,500
$2,000 , , ,
$1,500 1 ■Other
Construction
1-1-1-iiiiiii
$1,000 ■ Services
■ Retail
$500
$0
Taxable Retail Sales
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: Washington Department of Revenue, Taxable Retail Sales, 2000-2014
• In 2013, the Regional Commercial zone accounted for 40 percent of Spokane Valley's
total taxable retail sales. The Corridor Mixed Use and Community Commercial zones
accounted for 15 percent of the total.
• In 2007, the Regional Commercial zones accounted for 43 percent of total TRS, and most
of the decrease in taxable retail sales from 2007 to 2010 occurred in the Regional
Commercial zone.
• Since 2004, retail sales in the Mixed Use Center zone have more than doubled.
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Exhibit 21. Inflation-adjusted taxable retail sales by zone, Spokane Valley, 2004-2013
Taxable Retail Sales
$2,500
o _ ,
2 $2,000 : ,
$1,500
$1,000
$500
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1
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: Washington Department of Revenue, Taxable Retail Sales, 2000-2014
4.3.4 Commute Patterns
■ MUC
O & GO
■ Other
1-1 &I-2
C & CMU
RC
■ Spokane Valley residents tend to work close to home with the almost 80 percent of
workers employed in the City and the City of Spokane.
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WHERE SPOKANE VALLEY RESIDENTS WORK
Number of Jobs
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J City Boundary
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Source: US Census On The Map Data, 2011.
4.4 Land Base
4.4.1 Present Land Use
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• Single-family housing constitutes the largest share of land use within Spokane Valley
making up 50 percent of all land area.
• General commercial properties compose the second largest share of land uses with 18
percent of land area.
• At almost 3,000 acres, vacant land is the third highest land use category in the City. A
sizable shore of this land is in the northeastern part of the City.
• Public facilities and multi -family housing has the smallest share with just five and six
percent of total land area, respectively.
• 90 percent of all residential land is zoned single-family and 10 percent is zoned multi-
family.
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Exhibit 22. Present Land Use, Spokane Valley, 2015
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Exhibit 23. Land Use
Land Use Category
1. ■Lrr.
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by Acreage, Spokane Valley, 2015
Acres Percent
Single-family
General Commercial
Vacant Land
Industrial
Multi -family
Exempt/Utilities
Total
10,021
3,667
2,979
1,306
1,123
1,054
20,150
49.7%
18.2%
14.8%
6.5%
5.6%
5.2%
100.0%
Source: City of Spokane Valley GIS.
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4.4.2 Residential Land Quantity
• Under current zoning, Spokane Valley has capacity for over 9,000 additional housing
units and over 19,980 people based on density and household size assumptions.
• The largest share of the City's capacity is in the Residential 3 (R-3) zone with 47 percent
of the residential land capacity. The R-4 zone has the second most capacity.
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■ The multi -family zones (MF -1 and MF -2) also have a sizable share of the City's
residential capacity.
Exhibit 24. Residential Land Capacity
Net Share of
Partially Used Underutilized Buildable Unit Population Population
Zone Parcels Vacant Acres Acres Acres Acres Capacity Capacity Capacity
R-3 1,214 197 456 0 653 3,787 9,468 47.4%
R-4 207 123 27 0 151 1,101 2,751 13.8%
MF -2 140 26 25 0 51 1,129 2,257 11.3%
MF -1 193 39 48 0 87 958 1,917 9.6%
MUC 181 163 0 1 165 1,017 1,525 7.6%
R-2 198 51 49 0 101 402 1,005 5.0%
CMU 316 56 0 18 74 651 976 4.9%
R-1 27 13 3 0 15 32 79 0.4%
Total 2,476 669 608 20 1,297 9,076 19,980 100.0%
Source: City of Spokane Valley
4.4.3 Commercial and Industrial Land Quantity
■ The City's industrial zones (I-1 and I-2) have the most buildable acres of all commercial
and industrial zones.
■ Vacant industrial land in the I-1 and I-2 zones accounts for 46 percent (580 acres) of the
City's commercial and industrial capacity.
■ The Mixed Use Center zone also has a sizable amount of vacant land with 105 acres.
Exhibit 25. Buildable Commercial and Industrial Land
Net
Net Underutilized Net Buildable
Zone Vacant Acres Acres Acres
Share
1-2 379 208 587 46.9%
1-1 201 65 266 21.3%
MUC 105 4 109 8.7%
RC 44 52 96 7.7%
CMU 37 47 84 6.7%
C 28 29 57 4.5%
0 25 7 32 2.5%
GO 9 5 14 1.2%
NC 3 2 5 0.4%
Total 831 419 1,250 100.0%
Source: City of Spokane Valley
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4.5 Development Trends
4.5.1 Residential Development
• Overall, the number of housing units in Spokane Valley increased steadily from 2004 to
2015 when it reached approximately 40,600 total units.
• However, the mix of housing units has shifted from 2004 to 2014; the share of mobile
homes fell by half (four percent to two percent over the period) while multi -family units
increased slightly and single family homes stayed consistent.
• Over the last 10 years a majority (60 percent) of new single-family and multi -family
housing units have been multi -family (two or more) units.
• In the last five years, 76 percent of new single-family and multi -family housing units
have been multi -family.
Exhibit 26. Total housing units by type, Spokane Valley, 2004-2014
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
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Source: Washington Office of Financial Management, Housing Units by Type with Annexations Added, 2004-2014
Mobile Homes
ID 2+ Units
■ 1 Unit
• The housing stock in Spokane Valley is older with the majority of total housing units
built before 1979. Only 14 percent of the City's total housing stock was built since 2000.
• The majority of multi -family housing has been built since 1980. During this period it
composed a larger share of total housing built accounting for 40 percent of new units.
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Exhibit 27. Housing Units by Type and Year Built, Spokane Valley, 2013
14,000 -
12,000 -
10,000 -
8,000 -
6,000 -
4,000 -
2,000 -
0
Mobile Homes
2+ Units
■ 1 Unit
Built before Built 1960 to Built 1980 to Built 2000 or
1959 1979 1999 later
Source: US Census ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table B25127
■ Apartment rental rates (not adjusted for inflation) in Spokane Valley have grown
steadily at 3.5 percent per year from 2000 to 2015.
■ Starting in 2009, Spokane Valley rental rates surpassed Spokane County and have
remained slightly higher ever since.
■ Vacancy rates have varied considerably, ranging between 4 and 13 percent during this
period.
■ Since 2012 rents in Spokane Valley have increased sharply as vacancy rates reached a
low of less than four percent.
■ Vacancies increased in Spokane Valley in 2014 to over seven percent and rent increases
slowed during this period.
■ Regionally, vacancy rates are still at a 15 -year low.
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• Multi -family development in Spokane County mainly consists of buildings built before
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• Newer multi -family buildings tend to be over 150 units per complex and are
concentrated on the outskirts of Spokane and Spokane Valley.
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Exhibit 29. Multi -family Development in the Spokane Valley Area, 2014
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4.5.2 Commercial and Industrial Development
■ Commercial and industrial development has not changed significantly from 2008 to 2015
in Spokane Valley.
■ Office space has experienced the greatest change, growing from 24 percent to 28 percent
of total commercial space.
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■ Vacancies in the City are relatively high, but have decreased from a high of 35 percent in
2009 to about 23 percent in 2015.
■ Office vacancy rates in the County were lower at just over 11 percent. Vacancy rates
below 10 percent indicate that the existing supply is getting constrained and new supply
may be needed.
■ Office rents in Spokane Valley and Spokane County decreased by almost two dollars per
square foot per year from 2008 to 2015 and have yet to recover.
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Exhibit 31. Spokane Valley Office Rents and Vacancy Rates, 2008-2015
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• Similar to multi -family development, the majority of office development in the area was
built before 2004.
• More recent office development has tended to be over 50,000 square feet and
concentrated in downtown Spokane or in Spokane Valley along Interstate -90.
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Exhibit 32. Office Development in the Spokane Valley Area, 2014
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Retail
■ Retail rents in Spokane Valley reached a high of $11 per square foot per year in 2010
before dropping below $8 per square foot in 2014.
■ Rents in the County followed a similar trend though they were consistently $2 to $3
higher per square foot.
■ Retail vacancy rates peaked in 2012 and have decreased since. By 2015 the City's retail
vacancy rate was about 6 percent.
■ As vacancies have decreased, rental rates have begun to increase again in the last year.
Exhibit 33. Spokane Valley Retail Rents and Vacancy Rates, 2008-2015
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■ The majority of retail development is along major corridors, especially developments
before 2004.
■ More recent development is generally more dispersed, but tends to be concentrated
along major roads and larger in scale.
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Exhibit 34. Retail Development in the Spokane Valley Area, 2014
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• Spokane Valley and Spokane County industrial rents have decreased between 2008 and
2015.
• Industrial vacancy rates in 2015 are less than half of their peak of almost 25 percent in
2010. Spokane County vacancy rates are far lower than those in Spokane Valley but are
also far less volatile.
Exhibit 35. Spokane Valley Industrial Rents and Vacancy Rates, 2008-2015
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• New industrial development in the Spokane Valley area is largely concentrated east of
Spokane City and on the outer edges of previous industrial sites.
• Only 60,000 square feet of new industrial space has been built in Spokane Valley since
2008.
• However, from 2004 to 2008, much of the new industrial development in the region was
in Spokane Valley as shown in the map below.
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Exhibit 36. Industrial Development in the Spokane Valley Area, 2014
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4.6 Pro Forma Analysis Summary
The pro forma analysis provides an initial high-level financial feasibility assessment of
redeveloping properties in Spokane Valley. The analysis used a static pro forma analysis to
assess the financial feasibility. A static pro forma analyzes the costs of constructing a new
building and the potential revenues the new building would generate in its first year. The
analysis assumes that the building is sold in its first years and compares the total cost to
construct with how much it would sell for in the current market. If the estimated sales price is
high enough to cover the cost of construction, the developer's profit, and buying the property
the project is considered feasible.
This analysis subtracts the cost of construction and developer's profits from the estimated sales
price to determine how much a developer would be willing to pay for the property (the residual
land value). It is assumed the developer would keep 10% of the sales price as profit.
Apartment in MF -1 Zone
Building Program
■ The analysis assumed a hypothetical one acre parcel zoned MF -1.
■ Based on the zoning code, a developer could build 12 units (eight one -bedroom units
and four two-bedroom units) on the parcel.
■ Parking requirements dictate a minimum of 14 parking spaces, which was assumed to
be all surface parking.
Financial Assumptions
■ Total cost of the project (excluding the cost of purchasing the property) would be $1.49
million, $136.65 on a per square foot basis.
■ The analysis assumed a one -bedroom unit rents for about $800 per month and a two-
bedroom unit rents for about $1,000 per month.
■ Assuming a 7.0% capitalization rate, the total project would be valued at $1.30 million.
ECONorthwest Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing Trends 43
Exhibit 37. Apartment Financial Performance Summary
MF -1 Apartment
Lot Size 43,560
Total Building Area 10,890
Floor Area Ratio 0.25
Units 12
Parking Spots 14
Fianacial Summary Total Per Unit
Total Cost $1,488,123 $136.65 sf
Building Cost $1,417,783 $130.19 sf
Parking Costs $70,000 $5,000 space
NOI $91,347 $9.81 sf
Total Value $1,304,962 $119.83
Residual Land Value -$313,317 -$7.19
Source: ECONorthwest, RS Means, CoStar, City of Spokane Valley
Total costs exceed projected value. As a result a developer's willingness to pay for this
hypothetical property is negative, making the project financially unfeasible.
Assuming construction costs were over 30 percent lower, a developer's willingness to pay for
the hypothetical property would close to $95,000, which is getting close to being financially
feasible in the current market.
Exhibit 38. Apartment Financial Performance Summary, Lower Cost
MF -1 Apartment
Lot Size
Total Building Area
Floor Area Ratio
Units
Parking Spots
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Fianacial Summary Total Per Unit
Total Cost $1,080,597 $99.23 sf
Building Cost $1,010,257 $92.77 sf
Parking Costs $70,000 $5,000 space
NOI $91,347 $9.81 sf
Total Value $1,304,962 $119.83
Residual Land Value $94,208 $2.16
Source: ECONorthwest, RS Means, CoStar, City of Spokane Valley
ECONorthwest Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing Trends 44
Mixed Use in the CMU Zone
Building Program
■ The analysis assumed a hypothetical one acre parcel zoned CMU on Sprague Avenue.
■ Based on the zoning code, a developer could build 22 units (a mix of studios, one -
bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units) on the parcel.
■ The building footprint covers about half of the parcel. Ground level includes 14,000
square feet of retail, 4,600 square feet of common area, and 2,300 square feet of tuck -
under parking.
■ Parking requirements dictate a minimum of 67 parking spaces, which was assumed to
be mostly surface parking.
■ Open space accounts for about 5,000 square feet. Zoning dictates a minimum of 4,600
square feet or 210 square feet per unit.
Financial Assumptions
■ Total cost of the project (excluding the cost of purchasing the property) would be $5.75
million.
■ Per square foot costs are higher given the higher cost of constructing a concrete podium
for the first floor.
■ The analysis assumed a one -bedroom unit rents for about $800 per month and a two-
bedroom unit rents for about $1,000 per month.
■ Assuming a 7.0% capitalization rate, the total project would be valued at $5.07 million.
Exhibit 39. Mixed Use Financial Performance Summary
CMU Mixed -Use
Lot Size 43,560
Total Building Area 39,518
Floor Area Ratio 0.91
Units 22
Parking Spots 67
Fianacial Summary Total Per Unit
Total Cost $5,748,023 $145.45 sf
Building Cost $5,338,518 $135.09 sf
Parking Costs $409,166 $6,153 space
NOI $355,344 $11.25 sf
Total Value $5,076,340 $128.46
Residual Land Value -$1,178,977 -$27.07
Source: ECONorthwest, RS Means, CoStar, City of Spokane Valley
Total costs exceed projected value. As a result a developer's willingness to pay for this
hypothetical property is negative, making the project financially unfeasible.
ECONorthwest Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing Trends 45
Assuming rents are 25 percent higher, a developer's willingness to pay for the hypothetical
property would be a little over $100,000, which is getting close to being financially feasible in
the current market.
Exhibit 40. Mixed Use Financial Performance Summary, Higher Rents
CMU Mixed -Use
Lot Size 43,560
Total Building Area 39,518
Floor Area Ratio 0.91
Units 22
Parking Spots 67
Fianacial Summary Total Per Unit
Total Cost $5,748,023 $145.45 sf
Building Cost $5,338,518 $135.09 sf
Parking Costs $409,166 $6,153 space
NOI $455,126 $14.41 sf
Total Value $6,501,801 $164.53
Residual Land Value $103,938 $2.39
Source: ECONorthwest, RS Means, CoStar, City of Spokane Valley
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Submitted by:
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DRAFT REPORT
Transportation System
Existing Conditions
August 2015
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INTRODUCTION
As Spokane Valley updates its Comprehensive Plan, an evaluation of existing
conditions is being performed across a variety of topics from housing, to land use,
to economic development. This document summarizes the existing state of the
transportation system. This analysis is a required component of the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan and identifies how the transportation network
and the surrounding land uses influence the way people travel and how convenient
that travel is for commuting, shopping, recreating, and other needs. Based on this
analysis and an extensive public outreach component, challenges and
opportunities for the transportation network are identified that will be addressed
as part of the ongoing Comprehensive Plan update.
LAND USES AND KEY DESTINATIONS
Since incorporation in 2003, the City of Spokane Valley has grown significantly,
with approximately 92,000 residents currently living in the Valley as compared to
76,800 in 2000. Spokane Valley also added a total of approximately 10,000 jobs
between 2000 and 2014. Approximately 50,000 people work in Spokane Valley
today, compared to under 40,000 in 2000. Figure 1 summarizes these trends.
Despite its reputation as a bedroom community, Spokane Valley has a relatively
high jobs -to -housing ratio, with about 1.3 jobs per household. This ratio is higher
than the Countywide average of 1.1, indicating that the Valley is a regional jobs
center.
The places where people live, work, and play are impacted by how a city and
surrounding communities guide where development occurs. The Land Use
Element of this Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for future land use
growth in Spokane Valley.
Understanding how people currently travel to work is important to help
accommodate the different modes of transportation in the future. The way people
commute to work largely depends on where they live, where their job is located,
and the transportation options available. Figure 2 and Figure 3 highlight the
existing population and employment density in the Valley.
As shown in Figure 2, population densities tend to be higher south of I-90 and
Figure 1 Existing Spokane Valley Job and Population Growth
Spokane Valley Job and Population Growth
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between Argonne and Sullivan Road. It should be noted that the areas north of I-90
and east of Sullivan Road have some areas with dense housing as well. The Census
tracts in these areas are much larger, though, and include parcels of undeveloped
land, leading to lower population density area -wide.
Employment in the Valley is generally concentrated along I-90, the Spokane
Business and Industrial Park, the industrial areas adjacent to Felts Airfield, and the
Spokane Valley Mall, as displayed in Figure 3. The jobs in areas north of I-90 tend to
be more industrial in nature while south of I-90 commercial and retail are more
prevalent.
It is important to consider the differences in the retail and industrial areas adjacent
to I-90 as compared with where the majority of Valley residents live. The I-90
corridor and areas north of it support a high density of jobs but the residents
predominantly live in the central and south parts of Spokane Valley. This
separation of jobs, housing, and retail results in some traffic congestion around the
I-90 interchanges and limits the viability of people walking and biking to work or
shopping since people are generally uncomfortable walking or biking along busy
streets.
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TRANSPORTATION NETWORK OVERVIEW
Spokane Valley's street system carries a variety of transportation modes that move
people and freight throughout the Valley and surrounding Spokane County. While
driving a car is the primary way that people get around in Spokane Valley, the
street network accommodates many modes of travel, including walking, bicycling,
public transit, and freight.
A gridded network provides improved connectivity for all forms of transportation,
particularly walking and biking, by reducing the distance necessary to travel and
providing alternative routes. In general, the roadway network in central and south
Spokane Valley is composed of gridded streets, a reflection of the urban form
typical during Spokane Valley's early development. Outside the central core, the
network is primarily connected via principal and minor arterials, with large gaps
between streets and many unconnected residential cul-de-sacs and loop roads.
This layout of large blocks creates a less friendly environment for walking,
bicycling, and public transit since it can greatly increase the distance between a
home and a destination or transit stop.
Based on 2011 data from the US Census Bureau's Longitudinal Employer -
Household Dynamics (LEND) survey, about 38,800 people commute into Spokane
Valley for work. Approximately 22,800 city residents commute out of the Valley for
work, while about 13,800 residents stay in the Valley for work. These data are
summarized in Figure 4.
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In addition to collecting information on where Valley residents work, the Census
Bureau also tracks how Spokane Valley residents travel to work—a statistic known
as mode share. As shown in Figure 5, 80.4% of Spokane Valley residents drove to
work alone while an additional 1o.7% carpooled. 3.1% of Spokane Valley workers
rode transit to work. Of the remaining 5.8% of workers who reside in Spokane
Valley, most worked from home while others walked, biked, took taxis, rode
motorcycles, or used other means. These mode shares are typical for an auto -
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Streets function as a network. The efficiency of a street network is dependent upon
how the streets are able to complement each other to serve different trip types.
Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped
into classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to
provide. A proper balance of classes is necessary to effectively serve a mix of land
uses and modes of travel.
Spokane Valley currently classifies its roadways into principal arterials, minor
arterials, collector arterials, and local streets, as shown in Table 1. Functional
Classification of Roadways are displayed in Figure 6. Additionally, there are state
and federal highways within the Valley. Examples of each roadway type and their
major characteristics are described below.
Table 1 Functional Classification of Roadways
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EXISTING PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Residents and visitors in Spokane Valley walk as part of their daily travel for many
reasons. Children attending school, commuters taking the bus or connecting with a
carpool to get to work, and senior citizens making midday trips all require safe
pedestrian amenities. Sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, and small curb radii are
all key features in creating a safe and welcoming environment for people to walk.
Buffers between sidewalks and lanes of traffic, such as landscaping or on -street
parking, can also increase safety and comfort for pedestrians, particularly on
arterial streets. Figure 7 shows examples of sidewalks and trails in Spokane Valley.
Sidewalks are present on both sides of most principal and minor arterials in
Spokane Valley as well as some collectors, as shown in Figure 8. The Valley has
also prioritized providing sidewalks near schools, libraries, transit locations, and
trailheads. While quiet residential streets may not require sidewalks for a safe
pedestrian environment (with the exception of key routes to schools), some
arterials lack sidewalk coverage, such as Mission Ave, 4th Ave, and Adams Rd. Plans
for adding to the sidewalk network generally focus on filling existing gaps on
arterials.
In addition to sidewalks and crosswalks along streets, Spokane Valley also has
paved shared -use paths for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Centennial Trail
provides a dedicated east -west connection along a shared -use path. The trail is
part of a regional connection through Spokane and to the Washington -Idaho state
border. The new Appleway Trail provides an additional east -west corridor for
pedestrians and bicyclists along the former Milwaukie Railroad right-of-way. The
Valley is actively working on extending the Appleway Trail. Spokane Valley has also
identified more opportunities for shared use paths along former and active rail
lines.
Typical of communities built in the post -World War II era, Spokane Valley has a
well-developed grid of arterial streets spaced roughly a half -mile apart. While this
system is efficient for vehicle travel, crossing major streets like Sprague Avenue or
Pines Road can be difficult on foot or bike since signalized crosswalks are spread far
apart. Additionally, crossings of I-90 and Trent Avenue are limited and are often
located at busy interchanges or intersections. These gaps in safe crossing locations
isolate areas of the Valley and lead to people driving for short trips that they could
typically make on foot or via transit.
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Similar to sidewalks, bicycle facilities are an important element in the
transportation network that provide a safe and identifiable bicycling environment.
Bicyclists in the City of Spokane Valley can utilize a variety of facilities, including
shared -use paths, bike lanes, and bike friendly routes to reach their destination as
shown in Figure 9. However, gaps in the network create a less safe environment in
which cyclists must navigate through vehicle traffic or difficult arterial crossings to
complete their journey. While the Valley has trails and bike lanes that form a spine
of north -south and east -west connections, some of these facilities are not
continuous and require bicyclists to merge in and out of traffic.
The existing roadway geometry in many parts of Spokane Valley includes wide
lanes, on -street parking, and a high number of driveways, which make many
bicyclists feel uncomfortable riding in the street. Some corridors, such as Sprague
Ave and Mission Ave, have striped bike lanes but also high vehicle speeds and
volumes.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Public transit, provided by Spokane Transit Authority (STA) via buses and vans,
serves as a key component of the transportation network that connects residents
with employment centers, public places, and regional destinations. Many Spokane
Valley residents and employees use public transit for trips around and outside of
the Valley. Figure io highlights the route and stop coverage of STA in Spokane
Valley. Additionally, the map highlights the Pence -Cole Valley and Mirabeau Point
transit centers and park -and -rides that provide links to the regional transit system.
Spokane Transit Authority operates one frequent bus route between Downtown
Spokane and Spokane Valley that runs every 15 minutes during weekday peak and
day times. This route, number 9o, is the second busiest route that STA operates,
with nearly 3,300 passengers on an average weekday. STA also has five basic
routes serving Spokane Valley and providing connections to Spokane, Millwood,
and Liberty Lake. Two express routes provide direct, high-speed connections
between Downtown Spokane, the Valley Transit Center, and Mirabeau Point Park—
and-Ride.
These routes serve 7,000 riders per day during the week and cover most of
Spokane Valley's major destinations, including the Mall, the University Shopping
Center, the Valley Hospital Medical Center, the Argonne Village Shopping Center,
the Spokane Industrial Park, and many area schools.
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GOODS MOVEMENT
Freight and goods movement is a vital element of the transportation network.
Everyone is directly impacted by how goods are delivered to distribution centers,
stores, and homes. Spokane Valley is center to a high volume of freight movement
owing to the Valley's major retail and industrial properties. Trucks move millions of
tons of freight via I-90 and Trent Ave throughout the region and across the state.
Several arterials in Spokane Valley also support high levels of freight, including
Argonne Rd, and portions of Sprague Ave, Appleway Blvd, Sullivan Rd, Fancher
Way, and Broadway Ave.
These corridors are all rated at Ti or T2 based on the annual freight tonnage they
support. Enough freight travels over many other arterials and some collectors to
qualify them as T3 freight corridors. These classifications are based on the
following amount of goods:
• T -i: More than 10 million tons per year
• T-2: 4 to 10 million tons per year
• T-3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
operate the primary rail lines within the City of Spokane Valley. Both companies
have connections to the Washington -Idaho border while BNSF's route represents
the company's main transcontinental line connecting the West Coast to Chicago
and the Midwest. These rail lines help form the industrial corridor north of I-90 that
supports many jobs in Spokane Valley, in addition to the UP line that runs north of
Sprague and along Dishman-Mica Rd south through the City limits. Figure 11
displays the freight network.
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MOTOR VEHICLES
Most Spokane Valley residents (about 90%) use motor vehicles as their primary
mode of transportation to work. Moreover, many non-resident travelers pass
through the Valley via I -9o, or park at the Pence -Cole Valley Transit Center or
Mirabeau Point Park -and -Ride and take public transit into Spokane.
Analysis of Spokane Valley's congestion for motorists is based on traffic counts
collected in 2014. Each of the major roadways in Spokane Valley was evaluated
based on its ability to accommodate PM peak hour demand with its existing width
and lane configuration. Figure 12 displays annual average daily traffic counts.
The corridors were scored into one of six level of service (LOS) categories based on
the volume of traffic they support during the PM peak hour compared to typical
volume thresholds for urban arterial roadways. Levels from LOS A to LOS F
correspond to a range of completely uncongested to highly -congested conditions.
Table 2 describes the LOS definitions laid out in Chapter 16 of the Highway
Capacity Manual (HCM) (Transportation Research Board, 2010), which is the
methodology applied to Spokane Valley's transportation network.
Table 2 Level of Service Definitions
Level of Service Description
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Free-flowing conditions.
Stable operating conditions.
Stable operating conditions, but individual motorists are
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High density of motorists, but stable flow.
Near -capacity operations, with speeds reduced to a low but
uniform speed.
Over capacity, with long delays.
Source: 2010 Highway Capacity Manual.
The LOS standards for the City of Spokane Valley are as follows:
• LOS D for signalized intersections
• LOS E for unsignalized intersections
As highways of statewide significance (HSS), I -9o, Pines Rd (SR 27), and Trent Ave
(SR 290) have LOS standards set by the Washington State Department of
Transportation. The Valley's LOS standards do not apply to these state facilities.
While the Valley's LOS standards are based on intersection operations, it is
impractical to calculate intersection LOS for the hundreds of intersections around
the City. Therefore, as is typical for many Comprehensive Plan Transportation
Elements, LOS is summarized at the street -segment level. In general, the
intersections along the street segments can be expected to operate at the same
LOS as the segment. Figure 13 shows the calculated LOS on Spokane Valley's
major streets during the PM peak hour.
Spokane Valley's roadways generally operate with moderate congestion on some
arterials during the PM peak hour. I-90 can be congested during the peak hour, and
some motorists may choose to take city streets instead of I-90 to avoid congestion.
This overflow can lead to congestion on roadways that serve interchanges, such as
Argonne/Mullan Rd, Pines Rd (SR 27), Sprague Ave, Sullivan Rd, and Barker Rd.
Except for these few instances of more severe congestion, most roadways operate
within Spokane Valley's LOS standards.
These congestion levels around the Valley are fairly common for suburban arterials
during the PM peak hour. The delay will be disruptive for a brief portion of the day,
but is also indicative of a well -used roadway network. Principal arterials that
operate at LOS A through C during the peak period may be a sign of an overbuilt
system, which can be costly for a community to construct and maintain. These
large, underutilized streets also can be a deterrent for other modes because of high
speeds, perceived safety concerns, and difficulty crossing.
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
In the spring of 2015, Spokane Valley hosted a series of public meetings to solicit
feedback from the public on a variety of topics, including the performance of the
transportation system. During this public feedback period, the project team
collected considerable feedback on what parts of the transportation system is
working well, transportation problems/concerns, and what the Valley's
transportation future should look like.
This feedback, combined with the results of the existing conditions analysis,
highlights challenges and opportunities for the transportation system, as listed
below.
'CHALLENGES
• Many local/residential streets do not have curb, gutter, or sidewalks (a relic of
development prior to Spokane Valley's incorporation). While some streets are
low-volume and may not need these features, key access routes to schools,
transit stops, and civic buildings could benefit from enhancements.
• Long blocks and high traffic speeds can make it difficult to cross major streets
like Sprague or Sullivan. This makes traveling by transit difficult,
walking/biking to stores, or traveling to parks and schools difficult.
• Transit service is minimal in parts of the Valley, requiring that people drive to
reach their destinations. Several members of the public expressed a desire for
more extensive transit coverage.
• The region's position on a major freight rail corridor increases the risk of train
collisions and delays caused by at -grade crossings.
• Several members of the public identified the Valley's "streetscape," which
includes landscaping, building frontages, medians, etc. as unattractive and
lacking in character. Suggestions to improve the streetscape included more
street trees, building frontage improvements/more private landscaping, and
"gateway" features in medians and public spaces on the side of streets.
• The public identified concerns over traffic congestion in some corridors,
including Argonne, Pines, Sullivan, and Barker, particularly around the I-90
interchanges.
OPPORTUNITIES
• Compared to other cities in the region, residents highlighted the good state of
repair with respect to street maintenance. This results in lower overall costs to
reconstruct streets and more opportunities to invest in other city priorities.
• Despite some traffic congestion around freeway interchanges, many residents
consider the Valley's LOS policy to be working well — successfully balancing
traffic congestion, access needs, and costs to build and maintain the system.
• The city has a robust grid of major streets and can support a considerable
amount of additional economic development.
• Good connections to the national freeway and railway network which support
economic development opportunities.
• Spokane Valley has a strong pedestrian and bicycle plan and has been
aggressively expanding the trail network by leveraging regional and federal
funding.
NEXT STEPS
The next stage in updating the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan
involves forecasting future transportation network needs, defining updated goals
and policies, and identifying a fiscally balanced long-term transportation project
list. As we move forward, the challenges and opportunities identified above will
serve as guideposts to ensure that we are addressing current concerns and
leveraging existing assets.
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Van Ness
Feldman «P
MEMORANDUM
719 Second Avenue, Suite 1150
Seattle, WA 98104-1728
206-623-9372
vnf.com
TO: John Hohman, Community Development Director, City of Spokane Valley
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner, City of Spokane Valley
FROM: Consultant Team
DATE: October 1, 2015
RE: Suggested Goal and Policy additions to Comprehensive Plan
I. Introduction
A Comprehensive Plan Audit was conducted for the City of Spokane Valley, which streamlined the
existing Comprehensive Plan (Task #2.5 of the Phase 2 Scope of Work). Goals, policies, and other
components of the Plan were identified to be removed, revised, or consolidated to improve the Plan's
effectiveness. A related part of the audit is the identification of suggested potential goal and policy
additions to each element. The suggested additions are meant to provide a starting point for developing
new goal and policy language, to spur additional thought into new topics the City might like to focus on
in the updated Comp Plan, and to add necessary goals and policies to bring the Plan into compliance
with changes to the Growth Management Act (GMA) since the City's first Comprehensive Plan was
adopted in 2006.
As discussed with the City in June, the Comprehensive Plan Audit was also an opportunity to reorganize
the Plan to improve readability and efficiency. The organization of this memo matches the reorganized
Comprehensive Plan and reflects the consolidation of the Neighborhoods Element (into the Housing
Element and Land Use Element) and the Bike and Pedestrian Element (into the Transportation Element).
Additionally, the reorganized Plan now separates the goals and policies so that the City may set broader
goals and include a greater variety of more specific policies without the undue burden of linking each
policy with a discrete goal.
The following section outlines suggested additions by element and then explains the reason for the
suggested addition. Each table differentiates whether or not the suggested additions are partially
addressed or not addressed at all in the audited Comprehensive Plan. Where a topic or issue is partially
addressed, the existing goal or policy is referenced in the column titled, "Partially Addressed in CP
Audit."
Memorandum - 2 - October 1, 2015
Suggested Goal and Policy Additions
Each suggested addition is accompanied by an explanation detailing why it is recommended to be
included in the updated Plan. There are various reasons for the suggestions, including consistency with
the GMA, consistency with Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs), relation to the public input themes
developed through the public engagement process, best practices, or in some cases relation to
implementing regulations, program, and/or tools, as identified by the City in the Audit documents. The
information provided should assist the City in conducting further research on the suggestions.
II. Suggested Additions by Element
A. Land Use Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
GMA requirement per RCW
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36.70A.695(2); need to add to dev
regs
Target vacant properties for
infill
GMA Goals 1 and 2, per RCW
X
Policy #16
36.70A.020
Consistency with CPPB
GMA requirement, per RCW
X
Policy #41, 44
36.70A.210(1) and RCW 36.70A.100
Essential Public Facilities
GMA requirement, RCW 36.70A.200;
X
existing CP
outlines
process, but
has no goals
or policies
goals and policies in CP reference to
regs in SVMC 19.90
Designate centers for higher
density development
GMA Goals 1 and 2, per RCW
X
36.70A.020; Public Input Theme to
"Create special places in the
community." Also relates to
implementing tool, STA Moving
Forward – A plan for more and better
transit services.
Transit -oriented
development/Transit-
supportive development
Best practices—align higher densities
where there is existing transit; GMA
Goal 1, per RCW 36.70A.020
X
Policy #65
Memorandum
Suggested Goal and Policy Additions
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October 1, 2015
Flexible parking requirements
Encourage more development in
X
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
in targeted areas (reduction
areas such as neighborhood
X
in parking requirements to
commercial and/or mixed use zones
GMA recommended in urban
areas: WAC 365-196-430(2)(e)(vii).
X
support development)
(NC and CMU, specifically); GMA
Concurrency policy
GMA requirement: RCW
X
Goal 5. per RCW 36.70A.020
36.70A.070(6)(a)(iii)(D). This is a
required element to be included in
the Comprehensive Plan, it is typically
included in the Transportation
Element, but could be in the Capital
Facilities Element with a reference
somewhere in the TE.
Transportation Demand
Management
(TDM)/Commute Trip
Reduction (CTR) strategies
GMA requirement: RCW
X
Policy #29
Green building incentives
Best practices—address impacts to
the environment; GMA Goal 10,
per RCW 36.70A.020
X
B. Transportation Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Policy on reducing criteria
pollutants from mobile
sources
GMA requirement: WAC 173-420-
X
Multimodal level of service
GMA recommended in urban
areas: WAC 365-196-430(2)(e)(vii).
X
Concurrency policy
GMA requirement: RCW
X
36.70A.070(6)(a)(iii)(D). This is a
required element to be included in
the Comprehensive Plan, it is typically
included in the Transportation
Element, but could be in the Capital
Facilities Element with a reference
somewhere in the TE.
Transportation Demand
Management
(TDM)/Commute Trip
Reduction (CTR) strategies
GMA requirement: RCW
X
Policy #29
36.70A.070(6)(a)(vi); RCW 70.94.527.
A description of TDM strategies does
not have to be a policy and may be
included somewhere else in the
element. Parking policies are
commonly included though.
The CP Audit resulted in a
recommendation to delete the
original weak language policy. GMA
requires a policy, which should have
stronger language per our style
Memorandum
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October 1, 2015
C. Capital Facilities Element
Suggested Addition
guidelines.
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Financing plan for six-year
program is required, policies
on financial sustainability
recommended
GMA recommendation: WAC
X
365.196-430(2)(k)(iv).
Recommend a new policy referencing
financial sustainability and an
emphasis on maintenance.
Recommend a separate Financing
Plan section of the Transportation
Element.
Intergovernmental
coordination
GMA requirement: RCW
X
Goal #9, Policy
#29, Policy
#33
36.70A.070(6)(a)(v).
Safety policy — "Target/Vision
Zero"
Best practice; aligned with State
transportation policy. Suggest policy
language in addition to Goal 8.
WSDOT Target Zero program
linked here.
X
Goal #8
General approach to
crosswalks
Currently only called out in relation
to major arterials, railroads, 1-90 and
the Spokane River.
X
Policy #26
Greenways, bike boulevards,
or other all ages and abilities
facilities should be identified
Best practice; Public Input Theme,
"Improve connections and safety for
other modes of travel."
X
Coordinate construction and
maintenance efforts to
prioritize pedestrian and
bicycle facilities
Best practice; Public Input Theme,
"Improve connections and safety for
other modes of travel."
X
Goal #9
C. Capital Facilities Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Timeframe for facilities to
maintain concurrency—
recommend that a goal be set
Need to address timing
X
Memorandum
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October 1, 2015
so that the City is not
committed to an unfunded
mandated
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Require sewer to meet Regional
LOS standard
Table 4.3 is not clear on this point,
currently says, "Public sewer
required for new development."
Need to state that it will meet the
minimum regional standard in the
Countywide Planning Policies.
X
X
Table 4.3
Reference six-year plan and
financing plan in policies.
GMA
requirement: 36.70A.070(3)(d); This
X
X
Land Use
Element
Policy #9
ensures that near-term needs are
adequately funded.
Ensure Land Use Element,
Capital Facilities Element, and
financing plan are coordinated
and consistent.
GMA
requirement: 36.70A.070(3)(e),
X
could use CFP -2.4 from existing
Comp Plan (CP version prior to
audit) as a starting point.
D. Housing Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Design standards (control
massing, appearance, etc.)
Improves quality, compatibility,
and aesthetics of new
development; could also consider
targeting certain areas of the
City; consistent with Public Input
Theme, "Preservation of
neighborhood character."
X
Clustering of Housing
Increases housing options and
preserves open space; consistent
with Public Input Theme,
"Housing affordability."
X
Land Use
Element
Policy #9
Policies specific to ADUs, Cottage
housing, and other types of
small-scale housing
Increases housing options;
consistent with Public Input
Theme, "Evaluate different
housing types as an option to
X
Memorandum
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E. Utilities Element
Suggested Addition
single-family residential." and
"Housing affordability."
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Affordable housing incentives,
such as authorizing and/or
expanding financing tools to
increase affordable housing
supply
Incentivizes new housing and the
creation of below market
affordable housing; Consider
programs such as the Multi -
Family Property Tax Exemption
(MFTE) program or other
regulatory or non -regulatory
tools; consistent with CPPs:
"...ensure that sufficient land and
densities for affordable housing
are provided in locations readily
accessible to employment
centers." Refer to RCW
X
36.70A.540 for other ideas
City -owned surplus land
Incentivizes affordable housing
development
X
Fair share of affordable housing
Consistent with CPPs:
"...incorporate the mandates of
federal and state fair housing
laws, particularly as they relate to
siting and development of
housing for special -needs
populations."
X
Creation of a dedicated housing
fund through either partnerships
or through mitigation fees on
new development, to fund
affordable housing projects
and/or programs
Effective planning tool; consistent
with Public Input Theme,
"Housing affordability."
X
Goal #2
E. Utilities Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Efficient and equitable service
delivery
Best practices
X
Memorandum
Suggested Goal and Policy Additions
-7-
October 1, 2015
Conservation/demand-
management
Best practices
X
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Coordinated construction within
ROW
Best practices
X
X
Policy #2
F. Economic Development Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Regional infrastructure
coordination
Leverages limited resources and
positions the City to realize
opportunities, e.g. Regional
stormwater facilities to
incentivize infill development
X
Addressed in
Infrastructure funding
Supports growth with limited
resources
X
Additional technology policies
Improves City services and
communication
X
Redevelopment (partnerships,
incentives, PDA, etc.)
Supports new investment
X
Small scale manufacturing
Expands employment base and
utilization for industrial land
X
Building relationships with
brokers
Increases capacity to understand
market conditions and realize
opportunities
X
Development and business
incentives
Supports new investment in City;
could also be a strategy instead
of a policy
X
G. Natural Environment Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Partially
Addressed in
Addressed in
Memorandum
Suggested Goal and Policy Additions
-8-
October 1, 2015
H. Parks and Recreation Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
CP Audit
CP Audit
Designate and Protect Mineral
Resource Lands
GMA
requirement: RCW36.70A.060
X
and RCW 36.70A.131
Consistency with CPPs (Parks and
Open Space Policy #3)
H. Parks and Recreation Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Equitable distribution of parks
and facilities
Best practices
X
Require the development of parks
and open space as a means to
balance the impacts associated
with higher density development
Consistency with CPPs (Parks and
Open Space Policy #3)
X
City Council Meeting
Comprehensive Plan Update
October 6, 2015
Overview
1. Comp Update
2. Policy Memo
2 CARS
Annual Amendments
;,_ Population Allocation
6. Existing Conditions Reports
7. Mineral Resource Lands Analysis
What has staff been doing?
Working on Draft Chapters
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Goals and Policies
Supporting Chapters with Inventories
and Analysis These chapters
• Land Use p
are not
• Utilities
population
• Environment
dependent
• Parks
• Capital Facilities/Services
• Transportation
• Housing
• Economic Development
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new goal and policy language, to spur
additional thought into new topics the
City might like to focus on in the updated
Comp Plan, and to add necessary goals
and policies to bring the Plan into
compliance with changes to GMA..."
Suaaested Additions by Element
A. Land Use Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
GMA requirement per RCW
X
36.70A.695(2); need to add to dev
reg„s
Targetvacant propertiesfor
infill
GMA Goals 1 and 2, per RCW
X
Policy #16
36.70A.020
D. Housing Element
Suggested Addition
Reason
Not
Addressed in
CP Audit
Partially
Addressed in
CP Audit
Design standards (control
massing, appearance, etc.}
Improves quality, compatibility,
and aesthetics of new
development; could also consider
targeting certain areas of the
City; consistent with Public Input
Theme, "Preservation of
neighborhood character."
X
Clustering of Housing
Increases housing options and
preserves open space; consistent
with Public Input Theme,
"Housing affordability.'
X
Land Use
Element
Policy #9
CAR Analys
r
Purpose and Process
tool to get input from the
public on potential updates
information used through
the update process to
develop proposed text and
map amendments to bring
forward to the public, PC
and Council
no individual action on each (/
of these requests
Continuing Analysis
Information informs the draft
land use mapping for
accommodating growth
Staff Conducted Further
Analysis Based on Criteria
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Complete Analysis tied to
Population Allocation and
resulting decisions
2016 Annual Comprehensive Plan
Amerdment Process
Process
GMA — allows amendments
no more than once each
year
SVMC 17.80.140 identifies
applications may be
accepted through
November 1, 2015
• Notice published Aug. 2015
No applications received to
date
Amendment Type and Initiation:
Map or Text
• Map amendments are typically
site specific land use changes
Amendments may be:
• Privately initiated or City
initiated
Council cons�'�der h�-
implications of any privately
initiated request in conjunction
with the update at the time the
ocket is reviewed.
Population Allocation
Authority to Plan
RCW 36.70A.130: The "comprehensive land use
plan and development regulations shall be subject
to continuing review and evaluation by the county
or city that adopted them":
Annual update process allowed —but only once
per year (with some exceptions)
Periodic update required
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Population Allocation
The Growth Management Act - Prevent Sprawl:
Designate Urban Growth Areas "UGAs" for
"Urban Growth"
Urban/Rural densities
UGA Boundaries are based on population
projections from OFM
• Discretion to choose low, medium, or high range
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Population Allocation
RCW 36.70A.130: The update "shall include... an analysis of the
population allocated to a city or county from the most recent ten-
year population forecast by the office of financial management."
County "shall" review:
• UGA boundaries
• Densities permitted within incorporated and unincorporated portions of
each UGA.
ci Each city "shall" review:
• Densities permitted within its boundaries
Cities and County "shall" accommodate the urban growth
projected to occur for the succeeding twenty-year period.
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Feldman
Population Allocation
Spokane County Process (CWPPs):
OFM population projections
County Commissioners initiate UGA and population allocation review
process
3. The Steering Committee of Elected Officials (SCEO) reviews
population allocation recommendations by the Planning Technical
Advisory Committee (PTAC)
The SCEO forwards recommendation to Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
BOCC adopts population allocation for County and local jurisdictions
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Feldman „
PTAC Recommendation
a The forecast/allocation is a required component
for the development of GMA comprehensive
plans and provides population projections for a
20 year time frame (2017-2037)
This forecast provides guidance to cities and the
county for comprehensive land use and capital
facilities planning
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Feldman
Countywide Planning Policies
Mandated Review of County -wide UGA
16. The Urban Growth Area boundaries shall be reviewed to
accommodate the succeeding twenty years of projected
growth, as requireciloy RCW 36. 130. The County
Cemmissioners shall initiate the review process
approximately three years prior to the required revie'
deadline. This process shall re-evaluate populati
a . _ - • .. uantit anal sis ansLuriaan ice delivery.
Any jurisdiction throug its representative on the Steering
Committee of Elected Officials may request that the Board of
County Commissioners initiate a review of the Urban Growth
Area boundaries prior to the scheduled time.
PTAC Meetings
The process has resulted in good
discussion with all participating
jurisdictions. The result has been the
contemplation of several population
forecasts.
2017
fti crate
luriscNctior
r Spokane Valley
2017
estimate
237
population
95,770 114,354
2037
population
plus 123%
S1TC 2040
population
116,688 109,626
SRTC 2040
weljusted to
2037
107,641
Change in
p'Dpu I atiOn
2017-2037
medium ofm
2037
population
estimate Change in
rredium
ofrrl
2037
population
estimate
papulation 2017- Gfm - high
2037 -high drift drift
Change in
population
2012-2037 -
I ow drift
2037
papulation
estimate
ofm - low
drift Jurisdiction
55,772 1E, 521
114,253
15,345 115,617
15,357
112,155 Spoken eValley
2017
Esti matte
Change in
papulation
2017-2037
medium ofm
95,264
14,65-0
2037
papulation
est i matte
rnedi urn
ofrrr
109,913
2037
population
Change in estimate
population 2017- ofm - high
2037 -high drift drift
15,6'577
1113,960
2037
Change in population
population estimate
2017-2037- ofm - low
low drift drift Jurisdiction
12,970
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SpakaneVaIley
PTAC U pdat@ (Planning Technical Advisory Committee)
a 6 meetings between March
19 and October 1
• Research and develop
population forecasts for
Spokane County
• 3 forecasts considered with
variable numbers for SV
a PTAC Recommendation is
OFM 2037 medium forecast
• Recommendation includes
minimum and maximum drift
options for consideration
Analysis - Compared OFM
forecasts to actual growth
510,000
500,000
440,000
480,000
470,000
460,000
450,000
440,000
430,000
420,000
410,000
400,000
■ Actual
1.02 1.02
■ 2002 OF M
Actual
1.00
• 2007 OF M
■2012 OFM
Actual 0.99 0.99
1.01
Actual
2005
2010
Projection Year
2015
PTAC Update
a The analysis
revealed that OFM
has been accurate
in past forecasts
within a range of
98.3% to 101% of
actual population
observed.
2017 County population estimate is
499,348
Range of most likely
Population Outcomes for
Spokane County
2037
Forecast at Maximum
Range (101.0%)
589,418
Forecast at OFM Medium 583,409
.
Forecast at Minimum
Range (98.3%)
573,770
How does the
population get
distribilted?
Analysis looks at growth rate
by area, and distributes the
population by actual growth
rates.
33% of the population
forecasted are expected to
move into incorporated areas.
Population Forecast Distribution by
Spokane County Area
Unincorporated
County
Unincorporated
UGA
Unincorporated
Rural
UGA
Incorporated
Spokane County
Distributing the
population to
the cities
Analysis looks at actual growth
rate for each city as a share of
the County growth and
distributes the population
accordingly.
Spokane Valley is forecasted
to increase by 14,650 persons
according to the OFM medium
forecast.
Jurisdiction
Airway Heights
Cheney
Deer Park
Fairfield
Latah
Liberty Lake
Medical Lake
Millwood
Rockford
Spangle
Spokane
Spokane Valley
Waverly
2037
Population
Forecast
Minimum
drift
98.3
13,698
14,438
5,185
656
195
15,206
5,931
1,932
470
287
234,306
108,233
108
2037
Population
Estimate
Medium
OFM
14,298
14,776
5,325
660
195
15,909
6,042
1,947
470
288
236,698
109,913
108
2037
Population
Forecast
Maximum
Drift
101.0 %
14,671
14,986
5,412
663
195
16,348
6,111
1,958
470
288
238,189
110,E
108
PTAC Next Steps
Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 1, 2015 —finalize
Recommendation Report
Schedule SCEO Public Hearing (Steering
Committee of Elected Officials)
• Attempting to schedule — last known date Nov. 4
Forward SCEO Recommendation to BOCC
• Date yet tbd
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Existing Conditions
Reports
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EHR'k'PEERS
Fehr& Pers
100! 4th Avenue
Swire 4120
Seams, WA 98154
DRAFT REPORT
Transportation System
Existing Conditions
August 2015
Existing Conditions
Housing And Economic Trends
Population /Demographic Trends
Steady population growth — 1%
annually
City has higher % of persons
over age 65 than County and
older median age (39.8 vs.
37.2)
Less City residents have
higher education levels than
County (21 % vs 28%)
Lower median household
income than County ($48,000
vs. $49,200) Conclus
Housing Trends
Modest housing growth - 1%
annually
Characteristics changing
• More Multi -family built than single
family,
• # of renters is increasing
• Avg. household size is decreasing,
• % of households with children is
decreasing
35% of all households pay more
than 30% of income for housing
ion: City's older population is
influencing the trends
Existing Conditions
Housing And Economic Trends
Economic Trends Existing Land Uses
Service -based economy
providing commercial,
professional, and retail
services
City economy has been
slow to recover
Regional Commercial and
Corridor Mixed Use zones
realized the largest
decrease in sales during the
recession
Half of the land base used
for single family housing is
typical of a suburban
community.
Single Family
General
Commercial
Vacant Land
Industrial
Multi -family
Exempt/Utility
Development Trends -
The Significant Changes Since Recession
Residential Development Trends
Increase in Multi -family
Housing construction to meet
demand - Vacancy Rate Low
• Most MF construction located in
MUC and CMU zones;
• Only 1 project in MF -1 zone
• No MF projects on Sprague
Generally indicates the
demand for housing types is
changing
Commercial Development Trends
Retail Sales recently
recovered to pre -recession
levels
Demand for Commercial
properties is weak
• Office space vacancy rate is
over 20%
• Retail vacancy rate is improving
—from 10% in 2012 to 6%
presently
Indicates an oversupply of
office space
Buildable Residential Land
Buildable Acres By Zone
Net
Buildable Unit
Zone Acres Capacity
R-3 653 3.787
R-4 151 1.101
Iv F-'2 51 1,129
r}'F-1 87 Y5
M; . 165 1.017
R-2 1!='i = 402
(rm1. 1 4 651
R-1 15 32
Total 1.297 9.076
1%
Almost 70% of buildable residential land is zoned single
family; 1 10/0 Multi family and 19% Mixed Use. This does not
consider land size or distribution for ease of aggregation.
R-3
R-4
MF -2
MF -1
MUC
R-2
CMU
R-1
Buildable Commercial and Industrial 1 .and
Net
Net Underutilized Net Bwiklable
Zone Vacant Acres Acres
Share
1-2 379 208 587 46.9 %
1-1 201 65 266 21.3%
Mt1C 105 4 109 8.7
RC 44 52 96 7.7
CMIIJ 37 47 84 6.7
C 28 29 57 4.5
0 25 7 32 2.5'4
GO 9 5 14 1.2
NC 3 2 5 0.4'4
Total 831 419 I1.250 100.0%
3� Acres
3%1
0
1f noz
4/o
1-2
7% 1-1
MUC
47% RC
CMU
C
0
21% GO
NC
Spokane Valley currently lacks small scale,
neighborhood oriented commercial areas
within walking distance to many of the
residential areas.
Development Trends -
The Significant Changes Since Recession
Industrial Development Trends
Limited new industrial
development
Vacancies have
decreased from 20% to
less than 10%
Indicates at some point
new space may need to
be developed
Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues
Medium Density Residential Zoning
What's the Problem?
The MF -1 zone has not
had Multifamily
development since
2012
• 1 permit in zone since
2012 for MF; almost
300 units built per year
in other zones
City has heard MF
projects are not feasible
in this zone
Conclusions
Pro -forma Analysis
Conclusions
• Density limit is too low to make
development feasible at current
rent levels and development
costs
Policy Considerations
• MF tax exemptions for medium
density housing types
• Allow other housing types that
are less expensive to construct
• Adjust setbacks, lot width,
development standards, etc.
Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues
Mixed Use Zoning —Can It Work in the CMU zones?
What's the Problem? Conclusions
The Corridor Mixed Use
(CMU) zone has not
realized adequate levels
of new development
along Sprague and Trent.
Mixed Use is typically a
vertical development with MF
units on upper story and retail
on the ground floor.
Pro -forma Analysis Conclusions
• Lack of redevelopment is due to project
economies - anticipated rents do not
support vertical development
• not an issue with zone regulations
• Trent more affected than Sprague due to
lower land values, proximity to industrial
uses and railroad tracks, and distance from
1-90 - Not as competitive relative to other
locations.
Policy Considerations
• MF tax exemptions
• Consider adjustments to setbacks, open
space standards, parking standards
Focused Analysis of 7oning Issues
Office Zoning — Why isn't Officei?nd Garden Office Developing?
What's the Problem?
Recent office development is
happening outside of the City's two
office zones around 1-90 and in the
M UC Zone •
• Areas with good visibility and large vacant bracts
O and GO zones have seen little office
development since 2004
• Zones concentrated along Argonne, P netfdt;'
Evergreen Corridors
• Zones have a mixture of uses (retail and single family)
• Parcel sizes less than .75 acres (hard to assemble for
sizable new development)
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se
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Office Development
Reaka tie Building Area
< 10,000
10,000 - 25,000
25,000 -150,000
50,000 - 100,000
> 100,000
Built before 2004
• Bunt between 2004 and 2014
Focused Analysis of zoning Issues
Office Zoning —Why isn't Office and Garden Office Developing?
What's the Problem?
Typical small office building
since 2004 had at least
20,000 sq. ft. and parking;
This translates to minimum
development site around
35,000 sq. ft. or more for
new office project.
The 0 and GO zones only
have a few adequate sized
sites (vacant or
redevelopable)
Conclusions
Policy Considerations
• MUC and other areas close to 1-90
better suited to Office development
• Medical office uses may see a
demand linked to aging population
• Vacant areas in 0 and GO are along
major corridors with good transit and
suitable for MF
• Consider more opportunity for
residential uses
• Consider Rezones accordingly
Focused Analysis of Zoning Issue.
Neighborhood Commercial Zoning
retail uses in neighborhoods?
What's the Problem?
The City lacks small-
scale neighborhood -
oriented commercial
areas within walking
distance of residential
neighborhoods
• Many comments
received
Small/Local business
support a vibrant retail
market and creates
community character
Can we develop small scale
Conclusions
Pro -forma Analysis Conclusions
• Limited vacant sites at major intersections to
support small scale retail development
• Residential areas surrounding sites are low
density — not enough population to support retail
• Pro -forma analysis indicated vertical mixed-use
not feasible
Policy Considerations
• Rezone vacant parcels NC
• Rezone intersections as NC for redevelopment
• Review parking requirements for NC uses
• Consider Rezones Accordingly
Submr.ic
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Fehr &Peers
1001 4th Avenue
Suite 4170
Seattle, WA 98154
Transportation System
Existing Conditions
August 2015
Switching Gears
'xisting Conditions - Transportation System
Land Uses and Key Destinations
Places where people live, work,
and play are impacted by how a
city guides where development
occurs.
0 Land Use Element provides the
framework for future land use
growth in Spokane Valley.
Understanding how people travel
to work is important to
accommodate the different future
modes of transportation .
The way people commute to
work largely depends on where
they live, where their job is
located, and the transportation
options available.
Population
Density
• Population densities tend to
be higher south of 1-90
between Argonne and
Sullivan Road.
• The separation of jobs,
housing, and retail results in
some traffic congestion
around the 1-90 interchanges
• Limits the viability of people
walking and biking to work or
shopping since people are
generally uncomfortable
walking or biking along busy
streets.
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Population Density
(Persons per Square Mile)
1,000
Z000
3,004
4,000
MI 5.004
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Road also hal as vyith dense
Opining. Censu is in `these areas
are larfer and include parcels of
undeveloped land, leading to lower
population density area -wide.
Existing Conditions - Commute Characteristics
Daily Commute Flow
38,800 people commute into
Spokane Valley for work.
22,800 city residents commute
out of the Valley for work;
13,800 residents stay in the
Valley for work
Commute Mode to Work
Walk
1.1%
Transit
3.1%
Carpool
10.7% -
Bike
Source 2011 US Census Bureau's Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (LEND) survey
Other Items
Considered
Pedestrian
Facilities
Bicycle Facilities
Public Transit
Facilities
Goods
Movement and
Freight Corridors
Motor Vehicles -
Traffic Counts &
LOS
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Existing Conditions
Challenges
Opportunities
Many residential streets do not have
curb, gutter, or sidewalks — could
benefit from enhancements
Long blocks and high traffic speeds
make it difficult to cross major
streets — impedes transit use,
walking/biking, etc.
Transit service is minimal in parts of
the Valley, requiring that people
drive to reach destination
The regions position on major freight
rail corridor increase risk of train
delays caused by at -grade -
crossings
Unattractive streetscape, lack of
gateway features, and public spaces
on side of streets
Streets in good repair — allow
opportunities to invest in other city
priorities
Good Traffic Level of Service
Grid system can support a
considerable amount of additional
economic development
Good connections to freeway and
railway network support economic
development opportunities
Strong pedestrian/bicycle plan that
is expanding the trail network with
regional and federal funding.
Mineral Resource Lands
Ongoing Analysis:
Consulted with DNR
• Conducted a review of
available Subsurface data
and geologic maps
Consulted USGS
Consulted with WSDOT
Reviewed other Regulations
from other jurisdictions
Next Steps
Next phase will involve City staff and Consultant team
Synthesize work completed by staff, population
projections, existing conditions reports, analysis of
CAR's
Complete work items dependent on population allocation
number
• Update Land Use, Housing, Transportation, and Economic
Development
Develop Draft and Conduct Environmental Review
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History
• Prior to 1985: the property was zoned Agricultural and was designated as Urban in
the Spokane County Future Land Use plan.
• November 1985: a Conditional Use Permit was approved to operate a 9 hole golf
course.
• 1989: Golf course is opened to the public.
• January 1, 1991 -Property is rezoned by Spokane County to UR -3.5
• October 28, 2007: With the adoption of the City of Spokane Valley Zoning
Regulations, the property is re -zoned Single -Family Residential district (R-3)
• August 2012: Golf Course files for bankruptcy.
• October 2013: Property obtained by Black Realty, Inc.
• July 24, 2015: Application is submitted for a 580 unit Planned Residential
Development.
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• PRD's are allowed in all residential zoning districts
• Residential developments of all types are allowed in PRD's
• Uses allowed in the Neighborhood Commercial zone are allowed in PRD's
• PRD's allow greater flexibility when applying zoning regulations
• The underlying zoning regulations dictate the density of a PRD
• The Hearing Examiner makes the final decision on all PRD's
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Painted Hills Planned Residential Development
The nay asf Spakane Vance has -toe-teed an application far a Planned Residential Developnxrrt
(PPD} looted at 444135. ❑ishrnan Mica Pd. The site was formerly the Painted Hits Golf Course.
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. Cer1lfcare of Sewer Avahahlllwy
. Traffic Impact Analysis
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. Traffte.Technical Appendix pt.2
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Staff Report & Decisions
▪ Determination of Completeness
, Determination of Inconfpleteness
Agency Comments
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Public Comments
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Painted Hills
Planned Residential Development
Thank you for submitting comments on the Painted Hills PRD.
Your participation is an important part of the process.
Your comments have been added to the public record which will be
forwarded to the Spokane Valley Hearing Examiner for review prior to the
public hearing.
At this time, a date has not been established for the public hearing.
The Painted Hills project is a 303 lot subdivision with a Planned Residential
Development overlay and does not include any rezoning of the property.
For the most recent information on this project and to View
materials related to the development please visit:
www.spokanevalley.org.. paintedhillsinfo
Meeting Date:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
October 6, 2015 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Proposed Contracting and Purchasing Code Amendments.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Numerous chapters of Title 39 RCW, including RCW 39.04,
RCW 39.08, RCW 39.12, and RCW 39.80; numerous chapters of Title 3 SVMC, including
SVMC 3.35, SVMC 3.40, SVMC 3.45, and SVMC 3.50.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council adopted comprehensive contracting and
purchasing regulations in 2007.
BACKGROUND: The City's contracting and purchasing provisions are primarily set forth in
chapters 3.35, 3.40, 3.45, and 3.50 Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). These chapters
govern general contracting authority for the City Manager, certain bidding requirements for
public work contracts, acquisition and disposition of real property, use of the small works roster,
procurement of architectural and engineering services in conjunction with the requirements of
state law, and non-public work purchases or contracts for services and public work Tess than
$50,000.
While the City has local code provisions regarding public bidding for public work contracts,
procurement of public work is largely constrained by state law requirements that mandate that
all public work over $40,000 for one trade or $65,000 for two or more trades be competitively
bid. State law allows public work under $300,000 to be procured through use of the small works
roster, if one is established. The City has established a small works roster pursuant to SVMC
3.50 and regularly uses it to procure public work projects under $300,000. The City
competitively bids all public work over $300,000.
The SVMC mirrors state law with respect to procurement of architectural and engineering
professional services.
The SVMC currently provides that for all other non-public work contracts and very small public
work contracts, no competitive selection process is required. See SVMC 3.40.050(1). Although
not required by the SVMC, the City regularly goes through competitive selection processes for
such contracts and small public work projects. Neither state law nor the SVMC require any
comparison of costs for purchase of goods.
The review and revision process, which was also reviewed by the City's Finance Committee,
involved extensive input from and discussions with all departments utilizing purchasing,
including Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Community and Economic Development, and
Finance. Staff also performed considerable research into what other jurisdictions do in order to
efficiently contract with outside private parties.
Staff are now presenting the results of that review and discussions - a comprehensive proposal
to revise numerous sections of Title 3 SVMC related to purchasing and contracting. These
changes will render the SVMC more user-friendly and further promote the City's goals of use of
contracting and competitive selection processes for contracts and purchases.
One of the major changes was to separate and group each type of purchase or contract into its
own discreet chapter within the SVMC for quick reference and ease of use. This grouping is
clear when looked at by chapter:
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Contracts for Public Work:
• SVMC 3.40, 3.41, and 3.42 relate to bidding requirements for public work projects at
varying contract dollar thresholds.
Contracts for Services:
• SVMC 3.45 relates to architectural and engineering services, which have specific
requirements under State law.
• SVMC 3.46 relates to non -architectural and engineering service contracts, which
would include services such as marketing services, outside legal counsel, and solid
waste collection service contracts.
Purchase of Goods:
• SVMC 3.47 and 3.48 relate to purchase of goods and the use of the vendor list and
purchase orders for such purchases.
Real Property:
• SVMC 3.49 relates to the acquisition and disposition of real property.
The specifics of each chapter's proposed changes are described in detail below:
Chapter 2.65 SVMC: Modify SVMC 2.65 to (1) increase credit limits on credit cards from
$5,000 to $10,000, and (2) provide rules governing the use of credit accounts, which are
accounts that the City has with certain vendors such as for auto parts. The City has used
such accounts since incorporation and the changes require staff to follow the same process
for credit accounts as other contracts since they utilize the City's credit. SVMC 2.65 would
limit credit accounts to a $10,000 limit.
Chapter 3.30 SVMC: Minor changes are proposed to conform the SVMC to current
accounting standards.
Chapter 3.35 SVMC: The primary proposed change was to move existing generally
applicable contracting and purchasing definitions and other generally applicable provisions,
such as the City Manager's contracting authority and prohibited practices, into a single
consolidated chapter that applies to all contracting and purchasing in chapters 3.35 through
3.49 SVMC.
Chapter 3.40 SVMC: This chapter currently contains the majority of contracting and
purchasing provisions, including public work contracts over $300,000, non-public work
contracts, and acquisition and disposal of real property. In order to limit confusion, this
chapter has been reorganized to cover only those provisions regarding the bidding
procedures for public work in excess of $300,000, and all other unrelated provisions will be
moved to other chapters. We further clarified the requirements for payment and
performance bonds as required by state law. Note that the bidding requirements for these
large public work projects are specified by state law, and this chapter tracks state law.
Chapter 3.41 SVMC: In order to group all public work project -related areas together, the
provisions for the use of the small works roster under current chapter SVMC 3.50 were
moved to newly created SVMC 3.41. The small works roster may be used for any public
work contract under $300,000.
Chapter 3.42 SVMC: State law allows local jurisdictions flexibility in setting bidding and
procurement policies for public work contracts under $40,000 for one trade and $65,000 for
two or more trades (a trade is a particular area such as plumbing, HVAC, or landscaping).
To date, the City has had no established policy regarding bidding or procurement of public
work contracts under those dollar thresholds. SVMC 3.42 is a new chapter that establishes
the City's policy for bidding and procurement of public work contracts under the
$40,000/$65,000 limits. Under SVMC 3.42, the City will require staff to obtain three or more
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bids for public work between $7,500 and the $40,000/$65,000 threshold. Staff are
encouraged, but not required to use a competitive process for public work contracts under
$7,500.
Chapter 3.45 SVMC: The procurement of architectural and engineering services ("A/E
Services") is governed by state law. Chapter 3.45 SVMC has been updated to clarify that
the architectural and engineering consultant roster may be used to select A/E Service
consultants for contracts under $100,000 and the RFQ and selection process shall be used
for contracts over $100,000. On federally funded projects, the City is required to conduct
interviews with the top three qualified consultants and this requirement has been added to
chapter 3.45 SVMC.
Chapter 3.46 SVMC: State law does not require competitive bidding for contracts for
services (other than A/E Services, provided for in chapter 3.45 SVMC above). Thus, the
City is granted flexibility in setting policies for selecting service providers such as marketing,
outside legal counsel, and solid waste collection services. To date, the City has had no
policies or requirements for selecting service providers. Chapter 3.46 SVMC is a new
chapter that establishes requirements for using competitive processes such as an RFQ or
RFP process to select service providers for contracts over $100,000 or longer than one
year, and a less formal process to obtain three proposals for contracts under $100,000 and
less than a year. Staff are encouraged but not required to use a competitive process for
service contracts under $7,500. Further, contracts for professional services where quality of
work is the primary concern such as outside legal counsel and accountants may be
negotiated in lieu of using a competitive process. Chapter 3.46 SVMC also establishes a
non -architectural and engineering services consultant roster that may be used for contracts
under $100,000 or less than one year.
Chapter 3.47 SVMC: State law does not require code cities to have a competitive process
to purchase goods and so the City may establish its own local policies as it determines
necessary. To date, the City has not had a comprehensive policy governing the purchase of
goods. Chapter 3.47 SVMC is a new chapter that establishes requirements for purchases of
goods. A competitive process shall be used to find the cheapest price for goods over
$40,000. Local sales tax revenues received by the City, shipping, and transportation costs
may be taken into account when reviewing the quotes. Staff shall obtain three or more
quotes for goods between $40,000 and $7,500 and may use the vendor list. Staff are
encouraged, but not required to use a competitive process for the purchase of goods under
$7,500.
Chapter 3.48 SVMC: Chapter 3.48 SVMC is a new chapter that authorizes the City's
vendor list. Further, chapter 3.48 SVMC requires that the purchase of any good over $1,000
shall be done so through the use of a purchase order. Purchase orders are not required for
assets or consumable goods when required as part of pre -approved projects, for services,
or for utility -related payments by the City (e.g., street lights as part of a street project or de-
icer as part of the winter snow -plowing).
Chapter 3.49 SVMC: Previously, the acquisition and disposition of real property was
combined in chapter 3.40 SVMC with public work and non-public work projects. The
provisions governing acquisition and disposition of real property have been moved to new
chapter 3.49 SVMC with no major substantive changes except for clarifications in the
process for disposing of surplus property.
OPTIONS: Discussion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A.
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STAFF CONTACT: Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney; Cary Driskell, City Attorney, Chelsie
Taylor, Interim Finance Director, Mark Calhoun, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: Draft revisions to respective portions of the SVMC.
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Proposed Contracting and
Purchasing Code
Amendments
Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Background —Cont.
• State law
Numerous chapters of Title 39 RCW, including chapters
39.04, 39.08, 39.12, and 39.8o RCW
• Existing City Code
Primarily chapters 3.35, 3.40, 3.45, and 3.5o SVMC
Several Administrative Policies and Procedures
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Background
City's current bidding requirements
Competitively bid public works over $300,000
Small works roster under $300,000
No specified requirement under $40,000/$65,000
Regardless, City often uses a competitive process such as obtaining
three bids
Architectural and engineering
No specified requirements for non-public works contracts
No specified requirements for purchase of goods
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Review Process
Goals
Provide clear rules to maximize use of competitive processes
while still providing flexibility when needed
Transparency
Consistency
Make the SVMC more user-friendly
Several years of meetings and input from all departments
that contract and purchase, including extensive input from
Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Community and
Economic Development, and Finance
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General Changes
Created discreet chapters for each type of purchase or
contract and grouped together for quick reference and
ease of use
Public Work - SVMC 3.40, 3.41, and 3•4z
Contracts for Services - SVMC 3.45 and 3.46
Purchases of Goods - SVMC 3.47 and 3.48
Real Property - SVMC 3.49
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Credit Card and Credit Account Use
Increased limits on credit cards from $5,000 to sio,000
Provide rules governing use of credit accounts, which
are accounts with vendors such as for auto parts
City has used these accounts since incorporation, so
these rules memorialize process
Set limits of sio,000 and require same process as used for
other contracts since they utilize the City's credit
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Chapter 3.30 SVMC - Funds
Minor changes to conform the SVMC to current
accounting standards
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-:-: er SVMC
Contract and Purchasing Authority
Move existing generally applicable contracting and
purchasing definitions into SVMC 3.35
Minor modifications to definitions for clarity and
consistency in the SVMC
Move other generally applicable provisions
City Manager contracting authority
Prohibited Practices
Minor modifications for clarity and consistency
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ChaptT3.4O SVMC-tbmpetitive bidding
Public Works in Excess of $300,000
Previously contained majority of contracting provisions,
including non-public works, real property, and generally
applicable provisions
Moved all non-applicable provisions to appropriate chapters
so chapter solely deals with public work contracts in excess of
$300,000
Clarified payment and performance bonds required (as
required by state law)
Minor modifications for clarity and consistency
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3.41 SVMC =competitive Bidding
Small Works Roster
Moved from SVMC 3.5o to SVMC 3.4i in order to keep
all public work chapters together
Minor modifications for clarity and consistency
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Public Works less than $40,000/$65,000
No competitive bidding requirements previously, so this is
new chapter
State law allows code cities total flexibility in setting
procurement methods
Obtain three or more bids for public works between $7,500
and the $40,000/$65,000 threshold
Staff are encouraged but not required to use a competitive
process for public work contracts under $7,500
Finance Committee discussed, but did not come to
resolution on increasing threshold from $7,500 to $15,000
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Engineering Services
Governed by State law
Requires competitive Request for Qualifications process -
based upon qualifications
Cannot consider price - price is negotiated once a consultant is
selected as most qualified for the specific task
Updated to clarify that the architectural and engineering
consultant roster may be used to select consultants for
contracts under sioo,000, as allowed by state law
Federally funded projects require interviews with at least
the top three qualified consultants
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No state law requirements for code cities
No competitive selection requirements previously, so this is a
new chapter
Contracts over a year or greater than sioo,000 use a formal
competitive process such as an RFQ or RFP
Under sioo,000 and less than one year - may use a less formal
(but still competitive) process to obtain three proposals
Staff are encouraged but not required to use a competitive
process for contracts under $7,500
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Y3.46 SVMC - Contracts for Services —cont.
For contracts for professional services where quality of work
is primary concern, negotiation is allowed in lieu of
competitive process
Outside counsel; accountants
Establishes a non -architectural and engineering services
consultant roster for use on contracts under sioo,000 and less
than one year
Emergency exception
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--c--11;er 3.47 SV2TTPurc ase of Goods
No state law requirements
No competitive selection requirements previously, so this is a
new chapter
A competitive process (published notice, obtaining quotes) is
required for purchase of goods over $40,000
Local sales tax revenues received by the City, shipping, and
transportation may be taken into account
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-E-Frapter 3.47 SVMC - Purchase of Goods cont.
Under X40,000 - use a less formal process to obtain
three proposals
May use the Vendor List
Staff are encouraged but not required to use a
competitive process for purchase of goods under
$7,500
Emergency exception
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Chapter 3:&(&SVid1E= b�t�dsEL+st
And Purchase Orders
Authorizes Vendor List
Vendors may be added at any time, but at least once annually,
notice of the Vendor List shall be published soliciting vendors who
wish to be added
Purchase orders are required for the purchase of any good over
$1,000
Purchase orders are not required for assets or consumable goods
when required as part of pre -approved projects, for services, or for
utility -related payments by the City
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Cha SVMC — i-- --'-. e —'ea
Property; Disposition of City Property
Moved from 3.4o to its own chapter
Minor modifications for clarity and consistency
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Next Steps
If approved, there will be an approximately three-month
implementation period
Ensure all staff are trained and using new procedures
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Questions?
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Chapter 2.65
CREDIT CARD AND CREDIT ACCOUNT USE*
Sections:
2.65.010 Definitions.
2.65.020 Issuance, use and control of credit cards.
2.65.030 Establishment, use, and control of credit accounts.
* Prior legislation: Ord. 8.
2.65.010 Definitions.
A. As used in this chapter, the term "credit card" means a card or device issued under an
arrangement pursuant to which the issuer (credit card company) gives to the card holder (the
City) the privilege option toef obtaining credit from the issuer, usually at the point of sale.
B. -As used in this chapter, the term "credit account" means an account established with a
vendor under an arrangement whereby the vendor extends to the City the
pegeoption efto obtaining credit to purchase goods from the vendor prior to payment. (Ord.
30 § 1, 2003).
C. As used in this chapter, the term "City Manager" means the City Manager or designee, who
is presumed to be the Finance Director.
2.65.020 Issuance, use and control of credit cards.
The City adopts the following system for the issuance, use and control of credit cards by City
officials and employees.
A. The City Managerfinenc is authorized to obtain City credit cards under the
following system, which provides for the distribution, authorization, control, credit limits, and
payment of bills through the use of the credit cards by City officials and employees.
1. Issuance and Use. Credit cards may be issued to the City of Spokane Valley and used
by City officials and authorized employees for purchasing goods, supplies, and other
items from vendors or incurring registration, training, or travel expenses in connection
with the performance of their duties on behalf of the City.
2. Authorization and Control. Upon authorization from the eCity Manager mManager or
designee, City employees may obtain credit cards from the finance directorCity Manager
who shall maintain a ledger of the individual receiving the credit card, including the date
the card was received. City Ceouncil members may obtain credit cards from the finance
directorCity Manager. The finance directorCity Manager shall implement accounting
controls to ensure the proper use of credit cards and credit card funds.
3. Credit Limits. The credit limit shall not exceed $10,000 per card.
4. Payment of Bills. The finance directorCity Manager shall establish a procedure for
the prompt payment of all credit card bills on or before the due date.
5. Unauthorized Charges. No official or employee shall use the City -issued credit card
for non -City business purposes. No charge(s) shall exceed amounts established and
available in the City budget.
6. Cash Advances. Cash advances on credit cards are prohibited.
B. Expenses incident to authorized travel may be charged to a City -issued credit card provided
the official or employee returns to the City with credit card receipts in accordance with the City
travel policies and procedures. An expense reimbursement form is also requireddesired. If
certain credit charges are disallowed as a result of audit or City policy, such charge mustshall be
repaid to the City, with the City having the right to withhold funds payable to the official or
employee up to the amount of the disallowed charge including interest at the rate charged by the
credit card company.
C. The Ceity Mmanager is authorized to revoke the use of any chargecrcdit card issued and
immediately require the surrender of the credit card. The city Mmanager may deliver a
incurred after the date of revocation.
D. _The Ceity Mmanager is authorized to adopt any additional rules or policies necessary to
implement these provisions of the ordinance codified in this section. (Ord. 07 011 § 1, 2007;
Ord. 30 § 2, 2003).
2.65.030 Establishment, use, and control of credit accounts.
The City adopts the following system for the establishment, use, and control of credit accounts
by City employees.
A. The City Manager is authorized to establish City credit accounts under the following system,
which provides for the authorization, control, credit limits, and purchase of goods through the
use of the credit accounts by City employees.
1. Establishment and Use. Credit accounts may be established by the City of Spokane
Valley and used by City authorized employees for purchasing goods, equipment, and
supplies from vendors for City purposes.
2. Authorization, Application, and Control. Upon authorization from the department
director, City employees may apply to vendors to establish credit accounts. All
applications shall be signed by the City Manager. The City Manager shall implement
accounting controls to ensure the proper use of credit accounts.
3. Credit Limits. The credit limit shall not exceed $10,000 per account.
4. Payment of Bills. The City Manager shall establish a procedure for the prompt
payment of all credit account bills on or before the due date. All credit account bills shall
be paid within the same fiscal year in which the bill was incurred.
5. Unauthorized Charges. No employee shall use a City credit account for non -City
business purposes. No charge(s) shall exceed amounts established and available in the
City budget.
B. The City Manager is authorized to suspend the use of any credit account or to suspend any
employee from using credit account(s).
C. The City Manager is authorized to adopt any additional rules or policies necessary to
implement these provisions.
Chapter 3.30
GENERAL FUND PETTY CASH ACCOUNT
Sections:
3.30.030 General fund petty cash account established.
3.30.030 General fund petty cash account established.
The Ceity Mmanager or designee is hereby authorized to establish a general fund petty cash
account in such amounts as the Ceity Mmanager may from time to time, in writing, determine
necessary for the efficient handling of the purposes for which the accountfund is established, but
not to exceed $1,000. This accountfund is established to facilitate minor authorized
disbursements and the making of change. _The accountfund shall be administered by the city
manager, finance director or designees of the same, in accordance with rules or policies
providing for such lawful administration.
Chapter 3.35
CONTRACT AND PURCHASING AUTHORITY
Sections:
3.35.005 Definitions.
3.35.010 Contract authority.
3.35.0250 Rules and policy.
3.35.005 IDefinitions.L -
The terms defined in this section shall apply to SVMC 3.35, 3.40, 3.41, 3.42, 3.45, 3.46, 3.47,
3.48, and 3.49 and shall have the following meanings:
"Architectural and engineering services" means professional services rendered by any person,
other than an employee of the City, contracting to perform activities within the scope of the
general definition of professional practice in Chapter 18.08, 18.43, or 18.96 RCW.
"Adequate appropriation balance" means budgctcd funds arc still available in the fund budget.
"Bid" means an offer submitted by a bidder to furnish services, labor, supplies, materials, goods,
equipment, and other property in conformity with the specifications, delivery terms, and
conditions, and other requirements included in the invitation for bids or otherwise required by
the City.
"Bid bond" means a bond or other appropriate seetbid proposal deposit as approved in
advance by the City, the purpose of which is to provide security to the City in the event the
successful bidder fails to enter into a contract with the City.
"Bidder" means a firm or individual who regularly maintains a place of business, transacts
business, solicits business, or maintains an inventory of merchandise for sale in, and is registered
with o y, the City and who submits or has submitted a bid to the City.
"Bidding" means the procedure used to solicit quotations on price and delivery from prospective
suppliers of contractual services, materials, goods, and equipment, and other City propos.
which can be through either a formal or informal competitive bid process.
"Capital equipment" means any equipment of the City having an initial value of $5,000 or more
and an estimated useful life of three or more years.
"Change orders" and "requests for additional work" mean a request for additional or alternative
services, work or procurement where there are changed conditions, a requirement that extra work
or service be performed, or such other circumstances that necessitate a modification to the
contract, and where such additional or alternative services, work, or procurement is in the best
interest of the City.
'Commented [ell]: Note: Definitions were consolidated from
SVMC 3.35, SVMC 3.40, and SVMC 3.45. The redlining in SVMC
3.35.005 primarily represents the consolidation of these definitions
into one initial section.
"City Manager" means the City Manager or designee, who is presumed to be the Finance
Director.
"City property" means any item of rea' er perGona' property or equity interest in real or personal
property held or owned by the City.
"Consultant" means any person providing professional services to the City who is not an
employee of the City
"Contractual services" means services provided by professional and general service contracts to
accomplish a particular project or service.
"Person" means any individual, organization, group, association, partnership, firm, joint venture,
corporation or any combination thereof.
"Public work" has the meaning set forth in RCW 39.04.010, as adopted or may be amended.
"Purchase" means the acquisition of supplies, materials, goods or equipment, and other property.
"Purchase order" means a written authorization calling on a vendor or supplier to furnish
• .. supplies,
materials, goods, equipment, and other personal property to the City with a promise for payment
to be made later.
"Purchasing agent" means a person `' who will purchases supplies,
materials, goods, equipment, and other property on behalf of the City.
"Requisition" means a standard form providing detailed information as to quantity, description,
estimated price, possible vendors, fund account, signature, and other information necessary to
make purchasing decisions.
-"Responsible bidder" means a bidder who meets the requirements set forth in RCW 39.04.350
as adopted or may be amended. Additionally, a bidder shalllias proven by experience or
information furnished to the satisfaction of the City Manager that current financial resources,
production or service facilities, service reputation and experience are adequate to make
satisfactory delivery of supplies of acceptable quality, equipment, or contractual services and
who has not violated or attempted to violate any provisions of this Chapter. In addition to price,
the City shall take into account the following when determining the responsible bidder:
1. The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the
service required;
2. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the
bidder;
3. Whether the contractor can perform the required work within the time specified by
the City;
Quality of the contractor's performance under previous contracts with the City or
other governmental entity; and
4.
2.The previous and existing compliance by the contractor with laws relating to contracts or
services with the City.
;5.
The five supplemental criteria described above shall be included in the documents for all bids so
prospective bidders may be aware of such supplemental criteria. The City may include
additional supplemental criteria as provided in RCW 39.04.350 for particular projects as is
determined necessary.
3.35.010 Contract authority.
A. The Ceity manager is authorized to enter into contracts, contract modifications, or change
orders without Ceity Ceouncil approval when the aggregate amount of the contract and all
existing contract amendments or change orders doeses not exceed $200,000, except as set forth
in SVMC 3.35.010(C)cubsoction C of this soction.
B. Any contract, contract amendment, and/or change order in excess of the Ceity Mmanager's
authority shall require prior approval of the Ceity Ceouncil.
C. On contracts for which prior Ceity Ceouncil approval is required and received, the Ceity
M+tanager shall have authority to execute any amendments or change orders which, when
aggregated, are less than 15 percent of the original contract amount, or up to $200,000,
whichever is less.
D. The finance committee of the Ceity Ceouncil Finance Committee is authorized to approve
change orders on short notice that are in excess of the amounts authorized in SVMC
3.35.010(C)(ubsoction C of this soction, in circumstances where such a change order is necessary
to avoid a substantial risk of harm to the City. In such an event, the Ceity ffiManager shall
provide appropriate information to the Ceity Ceouncil at its next regular meeting setting forth the
factual basis for the action.
E. Change orders shall only be approved if they are for additional or alternative services, work
or procurements that are within the scope of purpose and intent of the original bid and contract.
3.35.0520 Rules and policy.
The Ceity Manager may develop rules, policies, and procedures to implement this Cehapter.
.3.35.030 Administration.
Under direction of the City Manager, the contracting and purchasing procedures shall be
administered in accordance with this Chapter and other applicable laws, including all applicable
state and federal laws. The City Manager shall have the responsibility to:
Commented [EL2]: Moved from SVMC 3.40 as itis generally
applicable.
A. Administer and maintain the contracting process and the purchasing system according to the
rules and regulations established or authorized by applicable ordinances and statutes.
B. Coordinate the negotiation, purchase, and disposition of all City supplies, materials, and
equipment in consultation with City staff.
C. Seek to obtain a competitive price on all City contracts or purchases by bidding, submitting
requests for proposals and qualifications, using the Small Works Roster, Consultant Roster(s),
and Vendor List(s) or negotiating on such contracts or purchases as appropriate.
D. Prescribe and maintain such administrative policies, procedures, and forms as are reasonably
necessary to implement this Chapter.
E. Coordinate the inspection of all City -purchased equipment to ensure conformance with
specifications.
F. Ensure that the Small Works Roster, Consultant Roster(s), Vendors List(s), and other records
needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing system are maintained.
G. Maintain the property inventory and fixed asset systems of the City.
H. Determine the need for any routine preventive maintenance contracts on various pieces of
equipment, and to establish and maintain said maintenance contracts.
I. Periodically prepare a comprehensive list of surplus, worn out, or obsolete City -owned
equipment. Items which cannot be used or reassigned to another department shall be
recommended for disposal pursuant to SVMC 3.49.020.
13.35.040 Prohibited practices.
The following types of purchasing and bidding practices are hereby prohibited and may result in
disqualification of the bid, proposal, or procurement quote:
A. Collusion Among Bidders. Any agreement or collusion among bidders, prospective bidders,
vendors or prospective vendors to either buy or sell or fix prices in restraint of free competition.
Such bidders or vendors may be subject to exclusion from future bidding or procurement
processes with the City when determined by the City Manager to be in the best interests of the
City.
B. Disclosure of Formal Bid Contents. Any disclosure of information contained in the sealed
bid prior to bid opening. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, all bids submitted by
bidders taking advantage of any information revealed contrary to this section shall become null
and void.
Commented [EL3]: Moved from SVMC 3.40 as itis generally
applicable.
C. Gratuities. In accordance with high standards of behavior, the acceptance of any gift or
gratuity in the form of cash, merchandise, or any other thing of value by an official or employee
of the City from any bidder, vendor or contractor, or prospective bidder, vendor or contractor.
D. Employee -Owned Businesses. Obtaining City goods or services from businesses in which
City officials, employees, or their immediate family members have a majority ownership interest
or otherwise exceed the "interests" described in Chapter 42.23 RCW.
E. Sale of Materials and Supplies. The City acquiring goods or services for any private party, or
selling its materials or supplies to City officials, employees or the public except when such
materials have been declared surplus and disposed of as provided in SVMC 3.49.
Chapter 3.40
CONTRACT PURCHASESCOMPETITIVE BIDDING — PUBLIC WORKS IN EXCESS
OF $300,000
Sections:
3.10.010 Definitions.
3.10.020 Administration.
3.40.0410 Competitive bidding — Public works in excess of $300,000.
3.40.020 Exemptions to competitive bidding requirements.
3.10.060 Prohibited practices.
3.10.070 Disposition of City property.
3.40A -1 -0 -Definitions.
Unloss tho context requires othorwiso, the terms used in this chapter shall have the f llowin
"Adequate appropriation balance" mcans budgctcd funds arc still availablc in thc fund budget.
"Bid" mcans an offcr submitted by a biddcr to furnish services, labor, supplics, matcrials, goods,
cquipmcnt and othcr property in conformity with thc specifications, dclivcry tcrms and
condition, and othcr requirement, includcd in thc invitation for bid, or othcrwi3c rcquircd by
thc City.
"Bid b nd" niean a bond or other appropriate security as approved in advance by the City.
"Bidder" moans a firm or individual who regularly maintains a place of businoss, transact,
business, solicits business or maintains an inventory of merchandise for sale in, and is registered
or licensed by, the City.
"Bidding" moans the procedure used to solicit quotations on price and delivery from prospoctivo
uppliors of contractual services, materials, goods, oquipmont, and other City property, which
can bo through either a formal or informal competitive bid process.
"Capital oquipmont" moans any oquipmont of the City having an initial value of $5,000 or moro
and an estimated useful life of throe or more years.
"City manager" moans the city manager or designee.
"City property" moans any item of real or personal property owned by the City.
Commented [ell]: Definitions were consolidated into one
section in SVMC 335.005.
"Contractual sorvicos" moans professional and general sorvico contracts to accomplish a
particular projoct or service.
"Purchase" moans tho acquisition of supplies, materials, goods or oquipmont and other proporty.
"Purchase order" moans a documont usod to authorizo tho oncumbranco of City funds toward tho
purchase of supplies, materials, goods, oquipmont and othor property.
"Purchasing agont" moans the finance director or dosignoo who will purchase supplios, materials,
goods, oquipmont and othor property on behalf of tho City.
"Requisition" moans a standard form providing dotailod information as to quantity, description,
.. .. . . .. .. ....
make purchasing decisions.
"Rosponsiblo bidder" moans a bidder who has proven by oxporionco or information furnished to
facilities, sorvico reputation and oxporionco aro adoquato to make satisfactory delivery of
,supplies of acceptable quality, oquipmont, or contractual services and who has not violated or
attempted to violate any provisions of this policy.
A. Admini3tcr and maintain thc purchasing sy3tcm according to thc rules and rcgulationa
established or authorizod by applicablo ordinances and statutes.
B. Coordinate the negotiation, purchase, and disposition of all City supplies, materials, and
equipment in consultation with City staff.
C. Sook to obtain competition by bidding or nogotiation on all City purchases.
D. Proscribo and maintain such administrative policios, procedures, and forms as aro roasonably
necessary to implement this chaptor.
E. Coordinate tho inspection of all City purchased equipment t assure c of rmancc with
,specifications.
F. _Ensure that biddors' lists, vendors' catalog files and othor rocords noodod for tho officiont
operation of the purchasing system aro maintained.
G. Maintain the property inventory and fixed asset systems of the City.
Commented [EL2]: This section moved to SVMC 335 as it is
generally applicable to all contracts.
H. Determine with appropriate City staff the need for any routino preventive maintonanco
contracts on various pieces of equipment, and to establish and maintain said maintonanco
contracts.
I. Periodically prepare a comprehensive list of surplus, worn out, or obsolete City owned
equipment. Items which cannot bo used or reassigned to another department shall bo
recommended for disposal at a public auction.
3.40.0140 Competitive bidding — Public works in excess of $300,000.
For public works contracts in excess of $300,000, whore the small works process in Chapter 3.50
SVMC is not used, the following competitive bid process shall be used. When using federal
funds, the City shall also comply with all mandatory federal requirements.
A. Publication of Notice. Sealed bids shall be invited by a single publication in a newspaper of
general circulation at least 1344 days before the date and time set for receivingepeffifig such bids,
and shall include an estimate of the probable cost, together with a description of the work, and
shall state that plans/specifications may be obtained from the City, and include the manner,
place, date, and time for submitting a bid to the City. The Coity Celerk shall also post notice of
the request in a public place.
B. _Rejection of Bids. The City Managerfinancc director may reject, without cause, any and all
bids and may re -advertise for bids pursuant to the procedures herein described. If no bids are
received on the first call or any subsequent re -advertisement, the City Managerfinanccd rector
may negotiate a contract with a vcndorcontractor at the lowest cost possible to the
City.
C. Performance and Payment Bonds. Before entering into a contract for any public work or
work by contract on which prevailing wage is required to be paid, regardless of the amount of
such contract except as provided below, the finance director shallmay require a performance
bond and a payment bond shall be required in such amounts as i care reasonably necessary to
protect the best interests of the City and to ensure complete, proper, and full performance of the
contract and full payment of all laborers, mechanics, and subcontractors and material suppliers.
A performance bond and a payment bond shall be required on all public works construction
projects, as provided for and in the manner -as set forth in RCW 39.08.010 through 39.08.030, as
adopted or amended. Performance and payment bonds shall be released upon completion of all
necessary performance and payment conditions.
For public works and works by contract on which prevailing wage is required to be paid under
$35,000, solely at the contractor's option, the City may, in lieu of requiring payment and
performance bonds, retain 50% of the contract amount until the later of 30 days after final
acceptance or until receipt of all necessary releases from the Washington State Department of
Revenue, the Employment Security Department, and the Washington State Department of Labor
and Industries and settlement of any labor, material, or tax liens filed under Chapter 60.28 RCW.
Retainage in lieu of payment and performance bonds shall only be used for contracts where the
requirement of bonds substantially increases the cost of the contract.
D. _Bid Bonds. Tho_financo director shallmay roquiro aAs a condition of bidding, a bid bond in
the amount of five percent of the bid amount shall be required. Such bid bond shall be required
on all formally bid public works construction projects, and shall be due at such time as the bid is
submitted to the City. When the contract is let, all bid bonds shall be returned to the bidders
except that of the successful bidder, which shall be retained until a contract is entered into and a
bond to perform the work furnished as provided above. If the successful bidder fails to enter into
the contract in accordance with the bid within 10 days from the date at which the bidder is
notified of bid award, the bid bond shall be forfeited.
E. Award of Bid. Except as otherwise provided herein, the City will accept the bid of the lowest
responsible bidder.
F. Award to Other Than Low Bidder. When the bid award is not given to the lowest responsible
bidder, a full and complete statement of the reasons shall be prepared by the City
Managed and placed in the City file relating to the transaction.
3.40.0250 Exemptions to competitive bidding requirements.
The following types of purchases are exempt from competitive bidding requirements. The
factual basis for any purchase deemed exempt pursuant to SVMC 3.40.020(A) --(C) shall be filed
with the contract with the City Clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
A. Sole Source or Equipment Repair. Purchases which by their nature are not adapted to
competitive bidding, such as purchases which are clearly and legitimately limited to a single
source, and contracts to repair equipment owned by the City which may be more efficiently
accomplished by a certain person or firm with previous experience on the equipment.Thc city
manager shall have previously adopted written policies, which require setting forth the contract
and factual basis for this oxomption, which must then bo rocordod with the city clerk and opon to
public inspection.
B. Special Facilities or Market Conditions. Purchases involving special facilities or market
conditions that generally relate to acquisition of unique facilities that may be specially
manufactured or not otherwise generally available. Special market conditions may require
immediate acquisition based upon a favorable offer, including, but not limited to, liquidation
sales, public or private party offers, and similar circumstances where the acquisition can be
obtained at below_ market value.Tho city manager shall have previously adopted written policies,
which roquiro setting forth tho contract and factual basis for this oxomption, which must then bo
rocordod and opon to public inspection.
}C._ Auction, Closeout, Bankruptcy Sales. _If it is dotorminod that supplies, materials, or
equipment can bo purchased through public auction, closeout sale, bankruptcy sale, or othor
similar sale at a cost below tho market cost_tho finance diroctor_may authorize said purchase(s)
up to $200,000.
D. Exchanges. _Tho City may by agreement exchange supplies, materials, or oquipmont with
other public agencies.
E. Interlocal Agroomonta
city manager may ontor into joint purchase agreements with any and all othor public agoncioa
within tho state for the purchase of any commodity, oquipmont, or service as pormittod by state
law, whoro it is dotorminod by tho city manager to bo in tho bost intorosts of tho City.
CF. Emorgoncy Purchases. In tho event that an omorgoncy should arise after office hours,
which omorgoncy requires immediate action on the part of tho City department involved for the
protection of the bost intorosts of tho City, or should such a situation arise on a Saturday, Sunday,
or holiday and whoro it is not possible or convenient to roach tho city manager, any necessary
purchase shall bo made by tho City department for which the purchase is necessary. Tho
purchase shall bo reported to the finance director the next business day. _Publication notices may
be waived for emergency purchases as provided by law.L
Emergency Public Works Projects. In the event that an emergency should arise which
requires immediate action on the part of the City to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the
citizens of the City and where it is not possible to timely adhere to the bidding practices set forth
above, the person authorized by state law or otherwise designated by the City Council to act in
the event of an emergency may declare an emergency situation exists, waive competitive bidding
requirements, and award all necessary contracts to address the emergency situation. If a contract
is awarded pursuant to this subsection without bidding due to an emergency, a written finding of
the existence of an emergency shall be made by the governing body or its designee and duly
entered of record no later than two weeks following the award of the contract.
For purposes of this subsection, an emergency means unforeseen circumstances beyond the
control of the City that either: (1) present a real immediate threat to the proper performance of
essential functions; or (2) will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury,
or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.
(Commented [e13]: These sections were not deleted, but were
moved to eliminate duplication (such as Real Property, which is
provided in SVMC 3.49), were included in separate chapters (such
as certain small public works, which are in SVMC 3A2) or were
moved to remain consistent with the remaining provisions.
D. Auction, _ : E . .... _ .. _ . The purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment not
exceeding a cost of $200,000 through „auctions conducted by the government of the
United States or any agency thereof, any agency of the state of Washington, any municipality or
other government agency, or any private party
talo at a cost below tho market cost, may be authorized by the City Manager if the item may be
obtained at a competitive cost.[ - -Commented [EL4]: Modified to match RCW 39.30.045.
E. Exchanges. By mutual agreement, the City may exchange supplies, materials, services, or
equipment with other public agencies.
G. Potty Cash. Tho finance department may maintain a potty cash/change fund of up to $1,500 to
help eliminate tho issuance of purchase orders and claims vouchers for small items noodod
immediately from vendors not having open purchase orders. No single potty cash purchase shall
exceed $100.00. All requests for potty cash funds or reimbursement of potty expenditures shall
bo roconcilod by a rocoipt or paid invoice, or a complotod potty cash form. Reimbursements and
reconciliations of potty cash funds shall bo mado within 30 days of tho transaction. No porsonal
chocks shall bo cashod out of tho potty cash fund.
roquiromonts sot forth in this chapter. Upon approval of tho city council, tho city manager may
procood to acquiro roal proporty through nogotiation. Such nogotiations shall bo basod upon a fair
market value appraisal of tho proporty. Tho City shall not pay moro than fair market value for
any roal proporty, oxcopt with prior city council approval, or oxcopt as may bo approved by tho
Washington State Department of Transportation on bohalf of tho City for road construction
projocts.
I. Non public works purchases or contracts for sorvicos, and public works purchasos loss than
$50,000. Non public works purchasos or contracts for sorvicos, and public works purchasos of
loss than $50,000 aro not subjoct to a formal compotitivo bidding procoss. At loast twico por yoar,
tho City shall publish in a nowspapor of general circulation a notico of tho oxistonco of vondor
lists for purchasos of supplios, matorials, goods or oquipmont, and solicit tho namos of vendors
is ostablishod and for awarding tho contracts for tho purchases to tho lowost rosponsiblo biddor a3
defined in SVMC 3.50.0'10(C). Immodiatoly aftor tho award is mado, tho bid quotations obtainod
contract awardcd pursuant to this subscction nccd not be advertised.
Commented [ELS]: Moved to SVMC 335 as itis generally
applicable and not limited to competitive bids over $300,000 only.
The following types of purchasing practiccs arc hcrcby prohibitcd and may result in
disqualification of the bid:
A. Collusion Among Biddors. Any agroomont or collusion among biddors or prospoctivo
biddors to oithor buy or soll or fix pricos in restraint of froo compotition. _Such biddors may bo
.subject to oxclusion from futuro bidding with tho City whon dotorminod by tho finance diroctor
to bo in tho bost intorosts of tho City.
B. Disclosuro of Formal Bid Contonts. Any disclosuro of information containod in tho soalod
biddors taking advantago of any information rovoalod contrary to this soction shall bocomo null
and void.
C. Gratuities. In accordanco with high standards of behavior, tho accoptanco of any gift or
gratuity in tho form of cash, merchandise,. or any othor thing of valuo by an official or omployoo
of tho City from any vondor or contractor, or prospoctivo vondor or contractor.
D. Employoo Ownod Businossos. Obtaining City goods or sorvicos from businossos in which
City officials, employees,. or thoir immediate family mombors have a majority ownership intorost
or othorwiso oxcood tho "intorosts" doscribod in Chaptor '12.23 RCW.
E. Salo of Materials and Supplios. Tho City acquiring goods or sorvicos for any privato party, or
.soiling its matorials or supplios to City officials, omployoos, or tho public oxcopt whon suchaid
matorials have boon doclarod surplus and disposod of as provided horoin.
City property shall bo disposod of in tho following manner-
A.
anner
A. Dofinition. "City property" as defined horoin moans any proporty or oquity intorost in roal or
porsonal proporty hold or owned by tho City.
B. Surplus Property. Tho docision to doclaro property surplus shall rost sololy with tho city
council. Upon rocommondation of tho financo diroctor, tho city council may doclaro property
.surplus upon ono or moro of tho following critoria:
1. Tho City has or anticipatos no practical, officiont, or appropriato uso for tho proporty.
2. Tho purposo served by tho property can bo accomplishod by uso of a bettor, los3
costly, or moro officiont alternative.
3. The purpose scrvcd by thc property no longcr cxists as determined by a changc of
policy or practice.
C. Sale of Property. Following passage of a rc3olution by thc city Ccouncil declaring
property surplus, thc finance dircctor i3 authorized to sell surplus property in the
following manner -1 Upon a finding by a dopartmont diroctor that tho property is surplu3
to City uso, tho financo diroctor shall provide notico of potontial disposition to othor City
departments. If any dopartmont diroctor dosiros to acquiro and uso tho proposod surplu3
proporty, tho property may bo transferred to tho roquosting dopartmont diroctor, or othor
authorized representative.
2. If no roquost for tho uso of proposod surplus property is rocoivod, 2. If no roquost for
uso of proposod surplus property is rocoivod, tho financo diroctor may proceed to dispose
of tho samo by public auction, bid, or othor mothod of salo on torms doomod to bo in the
best intorosts of tho City.
3. Surplus porsonal proporty which is unsollablo bocauso of obsolosconco, woar and toar,
or othor roasons may bo dismantlod, if nocossary, and sold as scrap.Surplus porsonal
proporty which has no marketable value or uso may bo discardod as rofuso.
'I. If tho proposod surplus property is roal property, notico of tho proposal to declare tho samo
.surplus shall bo givon to tho city council.
Commented [EL6]: Moved to SVMC 3.49 since it is not part of
competitive bidding, but represents a separate topic that should be
provided in a single chapter.
5. If the city council doclaros the real proporty as surplus, the financo diroctor shall
cocuro a market value appraisal of the property and proceed to soll tho samo by public
auction or through tho formal bidding procoduros tho city manager dooms to bo in the
best intorosts of the City.
D. Trade of Real Property. Real proporty may bo traded undor tho following conditions:
1. If tho financo diroctor dotorminos that tho disposal of roal proporty doclarod surplus
under this soction could roalizo groator bonofit to tho City through consideration other
than cash, tho financo diroctor may invite prospective purchasors to tondor consideration
of cash and proporty. Upon rocoipt of a bid tondoring consideration in kind, and prior to
accepting such bid, tho financo diroctor shall make a roport setting forth tho benefits of
such a transaction. This roport shall bo mado to tho city council at a rogular council
mooting and tho report shall bo opon to public inspoction.
2. Boforo accopting any bid containing in kind consideration, an adoquato appraisal must
have boon mado by a qualifiod indopondont appraiser.
3. If tho city council finds that tho bid containing tho in kind consideration has more
value or bonofit to tho City than any othor bid submittod, tho financo diroctor may accopt
the bid containing in kind consideration.
L. Lcasc of Public Property. Whcn specifically providcd for in thc City budgct, thc city
manager may authorizc thc lease or sublcasc of any property, including rcal property, undcr such
tcrms and conditions as thc city manager may dccm dcsirablc, fair and appropriatc, cithcr by use
of ncgotiations or bidding in thc best intcrcsts of thc City. Lcascs of rcal property shall not be
granted for a period of morc than five years, unless otherwise authorized by thc city council.
Chapter 3.4160
PUBLIC WORKS - SMALL WORKS ROSTER ($300,000 or less)
Sections:
3.410.010 Small works roster.
3.410.020 Creation of separate rosters.
3.410.030 Maintenance of roster.
3.410.040 Use of roster.
3.4150.010 Small works roster.
The Csity Celerk shall maintain a Ssmall Wworks Rfoster comprised of contractors who (1) have
requested to be on the roster, and (2) are properly licensed or registered to perform contracting
work in the state of Washington. The Ssmall Wworks Rfoster may be used in lieu of formal
sealed competitive bid procedures to award contracts for public work where the estimated cost of
the Wwork is $300,000 or less. ThoA Ssmall Wworks Rfoster is created and shall be maintained
pursuant to the laws of the state of Washington as now enacted or hereafter amended.
3.4150.020 Creation of separate rosters.
The City may elect to establish Ssmall Wworks rosters for different specialties or categories of
anticipated work with such rosters making distinctions between contractors based upon such
specialties or work.
3.4150.030 Maintenance of roster.
The Ssmall Wworks Rfoster shall be maintained as follows:
A. At least once per year, the City Clerk shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation a
notice of the existence of the Ssmall Wworks Rfoster(s) soliciting the names of contractors for
such Rfoster(s). The City Clerk shall place on the Ssmall Wworks rostor(s) thoRoster the names
of qualified contractors who respond to the published notice with a requesting to be included on
the Rfoster$ . Thereafter, the City Clerk shall add to the Rfoster(s.) the names of contractors
who submit a written request and appropriate records.
B. In order to be included on the Rfoster, the contractor shall supply information on a contractor
qualification form developed by the City. The contractor qualification form shall include, at a
minimum, the name, address, e-mail address and phone number of the contractor, the
contractor's Washington registration number, the contractor's insurance company, the
contractor's bonding company, and the contractor's area or areas of work.
3.4150.040 Use of roster.
A. The City may utilize the Ssmall Wworks Rfoster when seeking to construct any public work
or improvement with an estimated cost including labor, material, supplies, and equipment, of
$300,000 or less.
B. Procedures shall be established for securing telephone, written, or electronic quotations from
contractors on the appropriate Ssmall Wworks Rfoster to ensure that a competitive price is
established and to award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, as defined provided in
SVMC 3.41.040cubsoction ICI of this section. Invitations for quotations bids shall include -aft
estimate of the scope and nature of the Wwork to be performed as well as materials and
equipment to be furnished. However, dDetailed plans and specifications need not be included in
the invitation. Quotations shall be invited from all appropriate contractors on the appropriate
Ssmall -Wworks Rfoster.
C. When awarding a contract for work from the Ssmall Wworks Rfoster, the City shall award
the contract to the lowest responsible bidder_, H -however, the City reserves the right
under applicable law to reject any or all bids and to waive procedural irregularities in the bid or
bidding process.
1ln addition to prico, tho City shall take into account tho following when dotormining tho "lowest
responsible bidder":
1. The ability, capacity and skill of thc bidder to perform thc contract or provide thc service
rcquircd;
3. Whcthcr thc contractor can perform thc rcquircd work within thc time specified by thc City;
'I. Quality of tho contractor's performance under previous contracts with tho City or othor
governmental entity; and
5. Tho previous and existing compliance by tho contractor with laws relating to contracts or
,orvicos with tho City.
D. The City may receive bids telephonically, in writing, which may be submitted of
electronically. The time and date of receipt shall be recorded to ensure all bids are presented in a
timely fashion for review and consideration. After expiration of the time and date for submission
of all bids or quotations, the City shall review the camobids submitted and either offer a contract
to perform the public work or reject all bidscubmit tho same to tho city council for authorization_
E._ The City shall post on the City's website a list of the contracts awarded under this Chapter at
least once every year. The list shall contain the name of the contractor or vendor awarded the
contract, the amount of the contract, a brief description of the type of work performed or items
purchased under the contract, and the date it was awarded. The list shall also state the location
where the bid quotations for these contracts are available for public inspection.
Commented [ell]: This has not been deleted, but was
incorporated into the definition of " responsible bidder" in SVMC
3.35.005.
F. A contract awarded from a Ssmall Wworks Rfoster under this Cshapter need not be
advertised in a legal newspaper of general circulation. Immediately after an award is made, the
bid quotations shall be recorded, open to public inspection, and available by telephone inquiry.
G. Performance and Payment Bonds. Before entering into a contract for any public work or
work by contract on which prevailing wage is required to be paid, regardless of the amount of
such contract except as provided below, a performance bond and a payment bond shall be
required in such amounts as are reasonably necessary to protect the best interests of the City and
to ensure complete, proper and full performance of the contract and full payment of all laborers,
mechanics, and subcontractors and material suppliers. A performance bond and a payment bond
shall be required on all public work projects, as provided for and in the manner set forth in RCW
39.08.010 through 39.08.030, as adopted or amended. Performance and payment bonds shall be
released upon completion of all necessary performance and payment conditions.
For public works and works by contract on which prevailing wage is required to be paid under
$35,000, solely at the contractor's option, the City may, in lieu of requiring payment and
performance bonds, retain 50% of the contract amount until the later of 30 days after final
acceptance or until receipt of all necessary releases from the Washington State Department of
Revenue, the Employment Security Department, and the Washington State Department of Labor
and Industries and settlement of any labor, material, or tax liens filed under Chapter 60.28 RCW.
Retainage in lieu of payment and performance bonds shall only be used for contracts where the
requirement of bonds substantially increases the cost of the contract.
Chapter 3.42
PUBLIC WORKS PROPOSALS - $65,000/$40,000 or less
Sections:
3.42.010 Public work equal to or less than $40,000 for one trade and $65,000 for two or
more trades and greater than $7,500.
3.42.020 Public work equal to or less than $7,500.
3.42.030 Exception to selection processes.
3.42.040 Performance and payment bonds.
SVMC 3.42.010 Public work equal to or less than $40,000 for one trade and $65,000 for
two or more trades and greater than $7,500.
When entering into a contract for public work equal to or less than $40,000 if only one trade or
craft is involved, or $65,000 if two or more trades are involved, but greater than $7,500, the
responsible department shall obtain three or more proposals for the public work required, select
the lowest responsible proposal, and maintain a record of the process followed. Alternatively,
the department may utilize the Small Works Roster and process set forth in SVMC 3.41. If less
than three proposals are received, City staff shall not be required to resubmit for additional
proposals, but shall select from the proposals submitted. If no proposals are received, City staff
shall not be required to resubmit for additional proposals, but may negotiate with any available
contractor.
SVMC 3.42.020 Public work equal to or less than $7,500.
When entering into a contract for public work in an amount equal to or less than $7,500, the
responsible department is encouraged, but is not required, to use a competitive bidding process,
including obtaining three proposals as set forth in SVMC 3.42.010, or using the Small Works
Roster and process set forth in SVMC 3.41. If a competitive process is not utilized, the
responsible department shall seek to achieve maximum quality at minimum cost by making an
award based on its experience and knowledge of the market.
SVMC 3.42.030 Exception to selection processes.
If a situation should arise which requires immediate action on the part of the City to protect the
best interests of the City or the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the City, and where it is
not possible to timely adhere to the procedures set forth in SVMC 3.42.010 and SVMC 3.42.020,
the selection procedures set forth in this chapter may, with prior approval of the City Manager,
be waived by the department director, and the contract may be awarded without following the
procedures set forth in SVMC 3.42.010 and 3.42.020. The circumstances giving rise to such
waiver shall be documented in writing.
SVMC 3.42.040 Performance and payment bonds. Before entering into a contract for any
public work or work by contract on which prevailing wage is required to be paid, regardless of
the amount of such contract except as provided below, a performance bond and a payment bond
shall be required in such amounts as are reasonably necessary to protect the best interests of the
City and to ensure complete, proper and full performance of the contract and full payment of all
laborers, mechanics, and subcontractors and material suppliers. A performance bond and a
payment bond shall be required on all public work projects, as provided for and in the manner set
forth in RCW 39.08.010 through 39.08.030, as adopted or amended. Performance and payment
bonds shall be released upon completion of all necessary performance and payment conditions.
For public works and works by contract on which prevailing wage is required to be paid under
$35,000, solely at the contractor's option, the City may, in lieu of requiring payment and
performance bonds, retain 50% of the contract amount until the later of 30 days after final
acceptance or until receipt of all necessary releases from the Washington State Department of
Revenue, the Employment Security Department, and the Washington State Department of Labor
and Industries and settlement of any labor, material, or tax liens filed under Chapter 60.28 RCW.
Retainage in lieu of payment and performance bonds shall only be used for contracts where the
requirement of bonds substantially increases the cost of the contract.
Chapter 3.45
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Sections:
3.15.005 Definitions.
3.45.010 Architectural and engineering services — Consultant Roster.
3.45.020 Selection Process — Consultant Roster for contracts up to $100,000: Request
for qualifications for contracts over $100,000
3.45.030 Procurement of architectural and engineering services.
3.45.04;0 Emergency and limitation.
3.45.005 D„finiti ns
other than as an employee of the City, contracting to perform activities within the scope of the
general definition of "professional practice" in Chapter 18.08, 18.13, or 18.96 RCW.
"City manager" means the city manager or designee.
"Consultant" means any person providing professional services who is not an employee of the
agency far which the seiices afe provided.
"Person" means any individual, organization, group, association, partnership, firm, joint venture,
corporation, or any combination thereof.
3.45.010 Architectural and engineering services — Consultant Roster.
Annually, or in response to specific projects or work as set forth below, the City shall encourage,
through notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, architectural and engineering
firms to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data which can be used to select
firms that provide services to the City. _The qualifications and data shall be maintained byift the
office of the Ceity Celerk and be available for public inspection. The City Manager shall
establish procedures for the maintenance and use of the Consultant Roster.
3.45.020 Selection Process — Consultant Roster for contracts up to $100,000; Request for
Qualifications for contracts over $100,000'
services.
A. For contracts up to $100,000, the City may use the Consultant Roster - formal request for
qualifications process to select a consultant as set forth in SVMC 3.45.020. choose to only select
firms from the llist, as stated under SVMC 3/15.010, based on the information that has been
submitted in response to the annual publication.
B. For contracts over $100,000, the City shall, at least days prior to contracting for
architectural or engineering services, publish a notice stating the specific project or scope of
work or announce generally the category or type of professional services required. The notice
shall contain the name and address of a City representative who can provide information and
details on the request for qualifications or request for proposals.
3.45.030 Procurement of architectural and engineering services.
GA. 1. If the City elects to use the Consultant Roster, Tthe City shall review the current
statements of qualifications on file with the Ceity Celerk, and shall conduct discussions with one
or more firms regarding anticipated concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods for
furnishing the requested scope of services and the consultant's ability to provide such services.
If the City elects to use a combination of consultants from the Consultant Roster and a request
for qualifications process, the City shall review both current statements on file and statements
submitted in response to the notice for the request for qualifications.
2. If the City elects to use the request for qualifications process, the City shall review
statements submitted in response to the notice as required by SVMC 3.45.020(B) and shall
conduct discussions with one or more firms regarding anticipated scope of services and the
consultant's ability to provide such services.
3. The City may requestconduct interviews withand presentations from the top three
qualified consultantsfirm on non -federally funded projects. The City shall conduct interviews
with the top three qualified consultants on federally funded projects.
DB. The City shall select the most highly qualified firm to provide the services based upon the
criteria set forth below and in the request. The evaluation criteria includcscriteria include, but
are not limited to:
1. The ability of the firm to provide the requested services;
2. The scope of work or methods to furnish the services;
3. Qualifications, experience, and references;
4. Performance under previous contracts with the City; and
5. Such other information as deemed relevant.
After identification of the most highly qualified firm, the City shall request a fee proposal from
the firm and thereafter proceed to negotiate a contract at a price which is determined by the City
to be fair and reasonable. In making this determination the City shall evaluate the estimated
value of the services, the scope, complexity and nature of the request. If the City is unable to
negotiate a fair and reasonable price for services, negotiations shall be terminated and the next
most qualifiedanother firm shall be selected in accordance with the above process.
C. When the parties have reached a fair and reasonable price, and depending upon the amount
of the contract, the City Manager, or when appropriate the City Councilcity council or city
manager shall review the and, if they so choose, authorize the contract. for authorization.
During the negotiation process, the selected firm shall not contact any member of the Ceity
Ceouncil to discuss the fee for services unless otherwise authorized.
The City reserves the right to cancel any request for qualifications or proposals. The request for
qualifications or proposals shall not be deemed an offer of contract nor shall any firm be entitled
to recover any cost associated with preparing a response.
3.45.0340 Emergency and limitation.
Nothing contained herein shall limit or prevent the City from procuring architectural or
engineering services in the event of an emergency. This Cehapter shall be expressly limited to
the professional services identified herein.
Chapter 3.46
CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES
Sections:
3.46.010 Contracts for services.
3.46.020 Consultant Roster for Non -Architectural and Engineering Services.
3.46.030 Exception to selection processes.
SVMC 3.46.010 Contracts for Services.
A. This section shall not apply to architectural and engineering services, the procurement of
which is governed by SVMC 3.45.
B. When entering into a contract for services where the contract is expected to exceed
$100,000 or is expected to be effective for more than one year, a competitive selection process
shall be used. This process may include a "Request for Qualifications" or "Request for
Proposals" process or formal competitive bidding procedures as set forth in SVMC 3.40.010.
C. When entering into a contract for services where the contract is not expected to exceed
$100,000, is expected to be greater than $7,500, and is not expected to be effective for more than
one year, the responsible department shall obtain three or more proposals for the services
required, select the lowest responsible proposal, and maintain a record of the process followed.
The responsible department may use the Consultant Roster as provided in SVMC 3.46.020 to
obtain proposals. When contracting for services which have historically and traditionally been
considered professional services, such as attorneys and accountants, the responsible department
may, when determined to be in the best interest of the City, obtain such services by negotiation
without obtaining three proposals.
D. When entering into a contract for services where the contract is not expected to exceed
$7,500 and is not expected to be effective for more than one year, the responsible department is
encouraged, but is not required, to use a competitive selection process, such as obtaining three
proposals as set forth in SVMC 3.46.010(C). If a competitive process is not utilized, the
responsible department shall seek to achieve maximum quality at minimum cost by making an
award based on its experience and knowledge of the market.
SVMC 3.46.020 Consultant Roster for Non -Architectural and Engineering Services
Annually, or in response to specific projects or work as set forth above, the City shall encourage,
through notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, non -architectural and engineering
firms to submit a statement of qualifications which can be used to select firms that provide
services to the City. The qualifications shall be maintained by the City Clerk and be available
for public inspection. The City Manager shall establish procedures for the maintenance and use
of the Consultant Roster for Non -architectural and engineering services.
SVMC 3.46.030 Exception to selection processes.
If a situation should arise which requires immediate action on the part of the City to protect the
best interests of the City or the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the City, and where it is
not possible to timely adhere to the procedures set forth in SVMC 3.46.010, the selection
procedures set forth in this chapter may, with prior approval of the City Manager, be waived by
the department director, and the contract may be awarded without following the procedures set
forth in SVMC 3.46.010. The circumstances giving rise to such waiver shall be documented.
Chapter 3.47
PURCHASE OF GOODS
Sections:
3.47.010 Purchases of goods greater than $40,000.
3.47.020 Purchases of goods equal to or less than $40,000 and greater than $7,500.
3.47.030 Purchases of goods equal to or less than $7,500.
3.47.040 Exception to purchase processes.
SVMC 3.47.010 Purchases of goods greater than $40,000.
A. When making a purchase of goods, equipment, or supplies in excess of $40,000, the
responsible department shall, at least 13 days prior to purchasing such goods, publish a notice of
request for bids stating the written specifications of the goods required and desire of the City to
purchase such goods. The notice shall contain the written specifications, the date for submitting
bids, and name and address of the City representative who can provide information on the
request for bids. Upon receipt of the written bids, the City shall select and purchase the goods
from the vendor submitting the lowest bid; provided that such bid meets all specifications
provided in the notice. When determining the lowest bid, the City may take into account sales
tax revenues received by the City, shipping, and transportation costs. All purchases of goods in
the amount of $1,000 or more shall comply with SVMC 3.48.030.
B. For purposes of this section, the threshold limits shall only apply to a single good, piece
of equipment, or supply item.
SVMC 3.47.020 Purchases of goods equal to or less than $40,000 and greater than $7,500.
A. When making a purchase of goods, equipment, or supplies equal to or less than $40,000,
but greater than $7,500, the responsible department shall obtain three or more quotes for the
goods, equipment, or supplies required, select and purchase the goods from the vendor
submitting the lowest quote, and maintain a record of the process followed. Alternatively, the
department may utilize the Vendor List and process set forth in SVMC 3.48. The department
may consider quotes by any vendor with which the City has a vendor account as one of the three
required quotes. City staff may take verbal quotes and reduce them to writing. When
determining the lowest quote, the City may take into account local sales tax revenues, shipping,
and transportation costs. If less than three quotes are received, City staff shall not be required to
resubmit for additional quotes, but shall select from the quotes submitted. All purchases of
goods in the amount of $1,000 or more shall comply with SVMC 3.48.030.
B. For purposes of this section, the threshold limits shall only apply to a single good, piece
of equipment, or supply item.
SVMC 3.47.030 Purchases of goods equal to or less than $7,500.
When purchasing goods, equipment, or supplies in an amount equal to or less than $7,500, the
responsible department is encouraged, but is not required, to use a competitive selection process,
including obtaining three quotes as set forth in SVMC 3.47.020, or using the Vendor List and
process set forth in SVMC 3.48. The responsible department shall contact vendors at least once
annually to establish prices on common items that may be purchased in bulk. Such prices may
be used when determining the threshold limits for purposes of SVMC 3.47. A City department
may aggregate a group of common items so long as each of such items individually are less than
$7,500. Any individual items greater than $7,500 shall be bid pursuant to the provisions of
SVMC 3.47.010 or SVMC 3.47.020. If a competitive process is not utilized, the responsible
department shall seek to achieve maximum quality at minimum cost by making an award based
on its experience and knowledge of the market. All purchases of goods in the amount of $1,000
or more shall comply with SVMC 3.48.030.
SVMC 3.47.040 Exception to purchase processes.
If a situation should arise which requires immediate action on the part of the City to protect the
best interests of the City or the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the City, and where it is
not possible to timely adhere to the procedures set forth in SVMC 3.47.010 through SVMC
3.47.030, the purchasing procedures set forth in this chapter may, with prior approval of the City
Manager, be waived by the department director, and the purchase may be made without
following the procedures set forth in SVMC 3.47.010 through 3.47.030. The circumstances
giving rise to such waiver shall be documented.
Chapter 3.48
VENDOR LIST AND PURCHASE ORDERS
Sections:
3.48.010 Use of Vendor List.
3.48.020 Advertising for Vendor List.
3.48.030 Purchase orders.
3.48.010 Use of Vendor List.
A Vendor List is authorized and maintained for the purchase of goods, equipment, and supplies
in an amount less than $40,000. The Vendor List shall be maintained by the City Clerk.
3.48.020 Advertising for Vendor List.
The Vendor List shall be maintained pursuant to the following procedures. At least annually, the
City shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation a notice of the existence of a Vendor List
for purchases of goods, equipment, and supplies and solicit the names of vendors who wish to be
added to the list. The City Manager shall establish policies and procedures to ensure that a
competitive price is established and for purchasing from the Vendor List.
3.48.030 Purchase orders.
Purchase orders shall be used for the purchase of goods, equipment, and supplies with a
cumulative cost of $1,000 or more per purchase as provided herein. The responsible department
shall receive prior written approval from the City Manager for the use of a purchase order to
purchase goods, equipment, and supply items in an amount greater than $20,000. All purchase
orders shall be accompanied by any applicable vendor bid or quote documentation. No purchase
order is required for the purchase of assets or consumable goods when required as part of pre -
approved projects, for services, or for utility payments by the City. The City Manager shall
establish policies and procedures governing the use of purchase orders.
Chapter 3.49
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY; DISPOSITION OF CITY PROPERTYL -
Sections:
3.49.010 Acquisition of Real Property.
3.49.020 Disposition of City Property.
3.49.010 Acquisition of real property.
The City shall acquire real property in the following manner
A. Acquisition of Real Property. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate the purchase of
real property, which shall be based upon a fair -market value appraisal of the property. The City
shall not pay more than fair- market value for any real property, except as may be approved by
the Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of the City for road construction
projects. Final approval of any purchase of real property shall be obtained from City Council
prior to purchase; provided City Council may delegate authority for approval and purchase to the
City Manager or City staff.
3.49.020 Disposition of City property.
A. The City shall dispose of City property as set forth below.
B. Declaring Real and Personal Property Surplus. The decision to declare City property surplus
shall rest solely with the City Council. Personal property with a value of less than $10.00 is
declared to be of de minimis value and exempt from this provision.
1. Upon a finding by a department director that the City property is surplus to
departmental use, the City Manager shall provide notice of potential disposition to other
City departments. If any department director desires to acquire and use the proposed
surplus City property, the property may be transferred to the requesting department
director, or other authorized representative.
2. If no request for the use of proposed surplus property is received from staff, notice and
recommendation of the proposal to declare the City property surplus shall be given to the
City Council. The City Council may pass a resolution declaring the City property
surplus.
3. The City Council may declare City property surplus upon one or more of the
following criteria:
a. The City has or anticipates no practical, efficient, or appropriate use for the
property.
Commented [ELI]: Moved from SVMC 3A0 as it is a separate
topic and a separate chapter is appropriate.
b. The purpose served by the property can be accomplished by use of a better,
less costly or more efficient alternative.
c. The purpose served by the property no longer exists as determined by a change
of policy or practice.
d. The property is damaged, inoperable or obsolete and the cost of repairing the
same is uneconomical or impractical.
C. Sale of Property. Surplus City property shall be sold or disposed of in accordance with the
following:
1. Following passage of the resolution declaring City property surplus, the City Manager
may proceed to dispose of the same by public auction, bid or other method of sale on
terms deemed to be in the best interests of the City.
2. Surplus personal property which is unsellable because of obsolescence, wear and tear,
or other reasons may be dismantled, if necessary, and sold as scrap.
3. The City Manager shall secure a market value appraisal of the surplus real property
and proceed to sell the same by public auction or through the formal bidding procedures
the City Manager deems to be in the best interests of the City.
D. Trade of Real Property. Real property may be traded under the following conditions:
1. If the City Manager determines that the disposal of real property declared surplus
under this section could realize greater benefit to the City through consideration other
than cash, the City Manager may invite prospective purchasers to tender consideration of
cash and/or property. Upon receipt of a bid tendering in-kind consideration, and prior to
accepting such bid, the City Manager shall make a report setting forth the benefits of such
a transaction. This report shall be made to the City Council at a formal meeting and shall
be open to the public.
2. Before accepting any bid containing in-kind consideration, an adequate appraisal shall
have been made by a qualified independent appraiser.
3. If the City Council finds that the bid containing the in-kind consideration has more
value or benefit to the City than any other bid submitted, the City Manager may accept
the bid containing in-kind consideration.
E. Lease of Public Property. When specifically provided for in the City budget, the City
Manager may authorize the lease or sublease of any property, including real property, under such
terms and conditions as the City Manager may deem desirable, fair and appropriate, either by use
of negotiations or bidding in the best interests of the City. Leases of real property shall not be
granted for a period of more than five years, unless otherwise authorized by the City Council.
To:
From:
Re:
DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
as of October 1, 2015; 8:30 a.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative
Council & Staff
City Clerk, by direction of City Manager
Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings
October 13, 2015, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2015 Budget Amendment — Chelsie Taylor
2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
3. Second Reading Property Tax Ordinance 15-016 — Chelsie Taylor
4. First Reading Ordinance 15-017 Amending 2015 Budget — Chelsie Taylor
5. First Reading Ordinance 15-018 Adopting 2016 Budget — Chelsie Taylor
6. Motion Consideration: Stormwater Construction Grants — Eric Guth
7. Admin Report: 2016 CDBG Program Project List — Mike Basinger
8. Admin Report: Advance Agenda
October 20, 2015, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Library Services Update — Sheree West
2. Draft Marijuana Regulations — Erik Lamb
3. New Website — John Whitehead
4. Advance Agenda
[due Mon, Oct 511
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 85 minutes]
[*estimated
October 27, 2015, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG Program — Mike Basinger
2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
3. Second Reading Ordinance 15-017 Amending 2015 Budget — Chelsie Taylor
4. Motion Consideration: CDBG Program Project Lists — Mike Basinger
5. Admin Report: Advance Agenda
6. Info Only: Dept. Monthly Reports
November 3, 2015 - Meeting Cancelled
[*estimated
November 10, 2015, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Second Reading Ordinance 15-018 Adopting 2016 Budget — Chelsie Taylor
3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting Marijuana Regulations — Erik Lamb
4. Admin Report: Lodging Tax Adv.Cmte (LTAC) Recommended Allocations — Mark Calhoun
5. Admin Report: Fee Resolution for 2016 — Chelsie Taylor
6. Admin Report: Advance Agenda
[due Mon, Oct 12]
(15 minutes)
(30 minutes)
(30 minutes)
(5 minutes)
meeting: 80 minutes]
[due Mon, Oct 19]
(15 minutes)
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
meeting: 45 minutes]
[due Mon, Nov 2]
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(30 minutes)
(25 min)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 95 minutes]
November 17, 2015, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m.
ACTION ITEM:
1. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting Marijuana Regulations — Erik Lamb
NON -ACTION ITEM:
2. Advance Agenda
November 24, 2015 — no meeting (Thanksgiving week)
[due Mon, Nov 9]
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 25 minutes]
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December 1, 2015, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Nov 23]
1. Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
December 8, 2015, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Proposed Fee Resolution for 2106 — Chelsie Taylor
3. Motion Consideration: LTAC Allocations —Mark Calhoun
4. Motion Consideration: Councilmember Gothmann to Participate
5. Admin Report: Advance Agenda
December 15 2015, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m.
December 22, 2015 — no meeting
December 29, 2015, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m.
[due Mon, Nov 30]
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 45 minutes]
via Telephone Jan 5 mtg
January 5, 2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Council Officer Elections for Mayor and Deputy Mayor — Chris Bainbridge
*time for public or Council comments not included
OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
Apptments (12/29 or 01/12)— 3 Planning Comm.
Apptments (12/29 or 01/12) - 2 LTAC
Appts: Various Committees (12/29 or 01/12)
Avista Electrical Franchise (2nd read Ord 15-011)
Bike Helmets
Coal/Oil Train Environmental Impact Statement
False Alarm Program
Hauling Uncovered Loads
Historic Preservation
[due Mon, Dec 7]
[due Mon, Dec 21]
[due Mon, Dec 28]
(15 minutes)
Legislative Agenda
Shoreline Adoption Ordinance
Sidewalks and Development
Sports Facilities Interlocal Agreement
SRTMC Interlocal Agreement (prior
year)
Used Oil Signage Ordinance
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 6, 2015 Department Director Approval:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ Consent ❑ Old business ❑ New business ❑ Public Hearing
® Information ❑ Admin. Report ❑ Pending Legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant Program — Potential CDBG
Projects
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley is a member of the Spokane County Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consortium. Each year the Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development provides CDBG entitlement funding to Spokane County, with last
year's funding totaling approximately $1.3 million. The City receives a 20% set-aside of
Spokane County's annual federal appropriation for infrastructure projects. Spokane Valley's
2015 share will be approximately $270,000 for eligible projects.
Although the City has a guaranteed set aside, we must participate in the same application
process as all other agencies requesting CDBG funding. To be eligible for CDBG funding,
projects must be located in residential, low to moderate income target areas. Proposed projects
must also be ranked as a "high priority" in Spokane County's Consolidated Plan, the guiding
document for Spokane County's CDBG program. High priority infrastructure projects include
water, sewer and street improvements.
The CDBG application deadline is November 10, 2015. A public hearing on the proposed
projects is scheduled for October 27, 2015. The methodology for selecting projects in the City is
to identify sidewalk gaps that make needed pedestrian connections in the CDGB target areas.
Proposed projects are consistent with the adopted Bike and Pedestrian Master Program
(BPMP).
The following project has been identified based on an evaluation of sidewalk needs in CDBG
target areas. We are requesting Council to consider this project for Spokane County's CDBG
grant program.
Proposed CDBG Sidewalk Proiect Approximate Costs
Blake Road, east side (8th Avenue to Appleway Trail) $335, 000
OPTIONS: Information Only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Information Only.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The City's share of the CDGB grant is expected to cover the
total cost of the proposed project. This project is estimated to cost $335,000.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, Economic Development Coordinator
Steve Worley, Senior Capital Projects Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: 2016 CDBG Sidewalk Project Map
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Legend
2016 CDBG Sidewalk Projects
■•■• Proposed CDBG Sidewalk Project
BPMP Recommended Sidewalks Projects
BPMP Safe Routes to School
Appleway Trail
Existing Sidewalks
Existing Driveways
LMI Target Area
School 0 250 500 Feet
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Riverside
Sprague
School