2017, 03-21 Study Session AMENDED AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Tuesday,March 21,2017 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
APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA
ACTION ITEM:
la. Proposed Resolution 17-007 Closing of the Spokane River—Cary Driskell [public comment]
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
1. Chief Werner,Lt. Lyons Police Statistics Reporting Discussion/Information
2. Chelsie Taylor Transportation Benefit Districts(TBDs) Discussion/Information
3. Lori Barlow Shipping Containers in Residential Zones Discussion/Information
4. Lori Barlow,Micki Harnois Small Livestock,Urban Farming Discussion/Information
5.John Hohman Port Districts Discussion/Information
6.Mayor Higgins Advance Agenda Discussion/Information
7. Mayor Higgins Council Check in Discussion/Information
8.Mark Calhoun City Manager Comments Discussion/Information
ADJOURN
Study Session Agenda,March 21,2017 Page 1 of 1
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: March 21, 2017 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: [' consent ❑ old business ® new business [' public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report [' pending legislation [' executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Resolution 17-007 —Closing the Spokane River due to high water level.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.11.020.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None.
BACKGROUND: The City has been notified by Spokane County Sheriff Knezovich that high
water levels due to seasonal runoff is creating unsafe conditions regarding use of the Spokane
River. The river is currently at flood stage.
The Spokane County Sheriff has traditionally been consulted on whether conditions warrant
closing portions of the river because he is the chief safety officer in the County. He is
recommending that the City close all access to the Spokane River until such time as conditions
have abated sufficiently that access can be safely permitted.
Draft Resolution 17-007 would close all access to the Spokane River until further notice to
protect the life, health, and safety of the citizenry of the City.
OPTIONS: (1) approve Resolution 17-007; (2) make changes as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move we approve Resolution 17-007 regarding
closing the Spokane River to use until the conditions giving rise to this Resolution have abated.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: NA.
STAFF CONTACT: Cary P. Driskell, City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Resolution 17-007.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 17-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,WASHINGTON,DECLARING
THAT EMERGENCY CONDITIONS EXIST AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
CLOSE THE SPOKANE RIVER WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS UNTIL CONDITIONS PERMIT
IT TO BE REOPENED,AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City may take appropriate action to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
of its citizens pursuant to the Washington State Constitution, Article XI Section 11, and RCW
35A.11.020; and
WHEREAS, due to high water levels resulting from seasonal runoff, the Spokane River is
exceeding what is considered flood level; and
WHEREAS, the City has been advised by Spokane County Sheriff Knezovich and Police Chief
Werner that these conditions constitute a significant safety concern, and that it is appropriate to prohibit
access to the Spokane River due to danger posed by the elevated water levels in the Spokane River.
These conditions pose a danger to any person entering the Spokane River,including rescue personnel.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows:
Section 1. Authority to Close Access to the Spokane River.
a. No person may intentionally enter, swim, dive or float, with or without a boat, raft,
craft, or other floating device,in or upon the water of the Spokane River within the City limits.
b. The Spokane Valley Police Department is directed to take appropriate action to
enforce this Resolution for the public health, safety, and welfare.
c. The Spokane Valley Police Department may coordinate its actions in enforcing this
Resolution with the Spokane County Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies and
jurisdictions within Spokane County.
Section 2. Duration of Closure and Access to the Spokane River. This Resolution shall
be effective upon adoption, and shall continue in effect until the City is notified by the Spokane
County Sheriff that the conditions giving rise to this Resolution have abated. At that time, the
City Council may consider a subsequent resolution terminating these restrictions.
Adopted this 21st day of March, 2017.
City of Spokane Valley
L.R. Higgins, Mayor
Resolution 17-007—Closure on Use of Spokane River - 1 -
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Resolution 17-007—Closure on Use of Spokane River -2 -
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: March 21, 2017 Department Director Approval: ❑
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Police Statistics Reporting
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: Police Chief Werner and Lt. Lyons will provide a report on police statistics and
the transition to the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Chief Mark Werner, Lt. Matt Lyons
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation
The Transition to National Incident
Based Reporting System ( NIERS )
Requirements and its Impact on
Crime Statistics
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Crime Statistics: The Old Way Crime Statistics: The New Way
UCR Summary Uniform Crime Reporting NIBRS National Incident Based Reporting
System
• Began in 1929
• Collects data on Index Crimes (murder, • Began in 1988
rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, • Collects data on Index Crimes plus 38 other
vehicle theft, larceny, and arson) offenses
• Hierarchy Rule — records only one offense • Collects details on offense, offender,
(the most serious) per incident victim, and property
• Does not distinguish between attempted • Records all offenses within an incident
and completed crimes • Distinguishes between attempted and
• Collects weapon information on certain completed crimes
offenses only • Collects weapon information for all violent
• Provides arrest counts on the 8 index offenses
crimes plus 21 other offenses • Provides arrest counts on the 8 index
• Records rape of females only crimes plus 49 other offenses
• Records rape data regardless of gender
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Why the Change?
In 2008 the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Executive
Board decided to transition to NIBRS compliance with a target date of January 1, 2012.
In February 2016 the FBI announced that all states must provide NIBRS compliant data by
January 1, 2021.
NIBRS data are far more comprehensive:
• Collects data on more offenses
• Provides detailed demographic information on both victims and offenders
• Collects information regarding the relationship between victims and offenders
• Provides details regarding injuries, drug/alcohol involvement, weapons used, etc.
In short, the NIBRS system is far more detailed in tracking crime trends.
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What's the Down Side?
The change in crime statistic collection methodology makes comparing data collected
under the UCR system to data collected using NIBRS meaningless.
Example :
Consider a residential burglary where the offender breaks into a home and while
inside maliciously causes extensive damage to the residence. He then leaves in the
home owner's vehicle.
UCR NIBRS
Under UCR requirements only the NIBRS requires reporting the
most serious offense is counted burglary, malicious mischief, and
i.e. the burglary. the vehicle theft.
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Why Wasn't the Transition to NIBRS Done Sooner?
The previous Records Management System (RMS) and Field Reporting System did not
accommodate NIBRS compliance.
In October 2016, regional law enforcement agencies transitioned to NIBRS capable CAD
(Computer Aided Dispatch), LERMS (Law Enforcement Record Management System), and
Field Reporting Systems.
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Other Potential Effects on Crime Statistics
The transition to the new systems impacts all users, from individual officers to records
management personnel.
As officers become more proficient at recording NIBRS compliant information in the field
reporting system and police records personnel learn to properly merge NIBRS data into
LERMS the crime statistics extracted from the system will become more accurate and
complete.
Unfortunately, during this learning phase certain crime statistics will tend to mimic
increasing crime rates as more complete data is collected.
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Conclusion
• Keep in mind the changing methodology when analyzing crime
statistics
• Avoid comparing statistics gathered under the UCR system to NIBRS
data
• When comparing Spokane Valley crime statistics to other jurisdictions
consider whether the other jurisdiction is NIBRS compliant
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: March 21, 2017 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Transportation Benefit Districts
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 35.21.225 RCW, Chapter 36.73 RCW, and Chapter
36.74 RCW
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
No Council action has been taken on this topic. There have been various administrative reports
and Council discussions on transportation benefit districts at the City going back to about 2007,
including discussions at the March 15, 2016 Council Workshop and the June 14, 2016 Budget
Workshop.
BACKGROUND:
Formation and Governance:
A city or county may form a transportation benefit district (TBD) by ordinance, following a public
hearing. The ordinance must include the boundaries of the TBD and a description of the
transportation improvements that will be funded by it. The boundaries may include all or part of
the city or county that is establishing the TBD, and the boundaries may include all or part of
another jurisdiction (i.e. another city or county) through an interlocal agreement.
Once the TBD is formed, it is a quasi-municipal organization that is a separate legal entity from
the establishing jurisdiction with independent taxing authority. If the TBD shares the same
boundaries as the establishing jurisdiction, it must be governed by the members of that
jurisdiction's legislative body acting as the governing board for the TBD as separate legal entity
and holding separate and distinct meetings. In 2015, the Legislature adopted legislation
authorizing the establishing jurisdiction (i.e., the city) to assume the rights, powers, functions,
and obligations of the TBD if the TBD shared the same boundaries as the establishing
jurisdiction. In the event a city or county "assumes" the TBD, the TBD ceases to be a separate
legal entity and the legislative body may hear TBD issues at their normally scheduled meetings.
If the boundaries of the TBD include multiple jurisdictions, it must be governed by a separate
governing board pursuant to an interlocal agreement between the jurisdictions that are part of
the TBD. The governing board must consist of at least five members, including at least one
elected official from each participating jurisdiction.
Fundinq Sources:
Transportation benefit districts are given authority to impose vehicle license fees (RCW
36.73.040(3)(b)), levy a sales and use tax after approval by a majority of voters (RCW
36.73.040(3)(a)), limited vehicle tolls on state routes or city streets (RCW 36.73.040(3)(d), levy
an excess property tax (RCW 36.73.060), issue general obligation bonds (RCW 36.73.070),
establish local improvement districts (RCW 36.73.080), and impose impact fees (RCW
36.73.120) to fund transportation improvements. However, the impact fees may be imposed
only on commercial and industrial development.
The three most common forms of funding (vehicle license fees, sales taxes, and property taxes)
are discussed below.
Vehicle License Fees
Vehicle license fees of up to $50 may be imposed without a public vote; however, this is limited
as follows:
• Up to $20 vehicle license fee allowed from formation
• Up to $40 vehicle license fee allowed if a $20 fee has been in effect for at least 24 months
• Up to $50 vehicle license fee allowed if a $40 fee has been in effect for at least 24 months
Annual revenues are estimated as follows:
$20 Fee $40 Fee $50 Fee
Average Vehicle Count Subject to Fee (1) 72,417 72,417 72,417
Tab Fee $ 20.00 $ 40.00 $ 50.00
Estimated Revenue Generated $ 1,448,340.00 $2,896,680.00 $3,620,850.00
Less: Dept of Licensing Administrative Fee (1%) $ (14,483.40) $ (28,966.80) $ (36,208.50)
Estimated Net Revenue Received by the City $ 1,433,856.60 $2,867,713.20 $3,584,641.50
(1) Estimated vehicles in the City subject to the fee per the Washington State Department of Licensing.
The TBD may also impose voter-approved vehicle license fees up to $100.
Sales and Use Taxes
A TBD may impose a sales and use tax of up to 0.2%. This tax may not be imposed for longer
than 10 years at a time, except to repay debt, and must be approved by a simple majority of
voters. Annual revenues are estimated as follows:
2016 Estimated Gross Taxable Sales in the City $ 2,339,652,824
Multiplied by:
Transporation Benefit District Sales Tax Rate 0.20%
Estimated Sales Tax Revenue $ 4,679,306
Voted Property Tax Levy
A TBD may levy a property tax in excess of the one percent limitation for a one-year period
whenever authorized by the voters of the district. It may also pay for the retirement of voter-
approved general obligation bonds, issued for capital purposes only, by levying bond retirement
property tax levies in excess of the one percent limitation whenever authorized by voters of the
district.
Use of Funding:
Transportation benefit district revenue may be used for transportation improvements included in
a local, regional, or state transportation plan (RCW 36.73.015(6)). Improvements can range
from roads and transit service to sidewalks and transportation demand management.
Construction, maintenance, and operation costs are eligible.
OPTIONS: Discussion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None. This is a discussion item only.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None at this time as this is merely a discussion topic.
However, projected revenues of $1.4 million are estimated for a $20 vehicle license fee and
$4.7 million for a 0.2% voted sales tax.
STAFF CONTACT: Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director, and Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: None
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: March 21, 2017 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative report — Overview of Regional Shipping Container
Regulations
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106, SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: A request to reuse shipping containers for personal storage in residential zones
has resulted in a review of the City's regulations. Since 2009 the City has not allowed shipping
containers or any similar structures in residential zones. Ordinance 09-036 established SVMC
19.40.010.E in the Residential Zone General Provisions section as follows:
19.40.010.E Cargo shipping containers and similar enclosures are not a permitted
accessory structure in any residential zone.
Staff will present an overview of the City regulations and highlight how other jurisdictions are
addressing this issue.
OPTIONS: Take no action; request further research; or take other action deemed appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Council Discretion
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Lori Barlow, AICP, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
PowerPoint Presentation
Spokane
Valley
City Counci Meeti �
Shipping Container Re u ation�
Review
Administrative Report
March 21, 2017
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Jurisdictions
Jurisdiction Allowed in Residential Zones
Contacted and
Summary
Coeur d'Alene No
Response
Spokane County Yes
City of Spokane Yes
Liberty Lake No
Cheney No
Kennewick No
Pasco No
Richland No
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• 19.40.030. 1 • I - - - . - : . : A - - ! - . 1 7 nits.
argo shipping containers and similar enclosures are not a
perms e • . - • y . • - • ng • !strict.
(Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).
Also referenced in Marijuana Regulations
• 19.85.505. 6 Marijuana Production and Processing in Residential Zones.
Any home production or processing of marijuana by any person....
Accessory structures shall be permanent structures enclosed by a roof and
walls on all sides an : • • • - - _ - - -- _ - - - - _ - - _ . e • • • • • es of
SVMC i9.8 '!L I . cessory structures shall not include cargo container _
recreational vehicles, or other similar types of structures. ...
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• Permitted in all Residential Zones — treated as an
accessory structure } � ) l
• If greater than 200 sq. ft. must be anchored to the > i > ) ) l
ground
• Limited by the Lot Standards for Residential Zones
• Setbacks — not allowed in front yard or side yard setbacks
• Building Coverage
• 15% of lot area (combined building coverage of all detached
accessory structures)
• Main public interest in use is "Conversion of LINE
containers to Residential unit" j
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• Permitted in all Residential Zones; treated as a structure
• Regulated by Lot Standards for Residential Zones SPoKANJ Coury
• Max. Building Coverage
• 55% of lot area typical; Varies based on zoning district.
• If 120 sq. ft. or > must meet all setbacks
• Required to be anchored to the ground (per Building Division)
• S-1 occupancy classification
• (Storage for materials not classified as hazardous)
• Generally utilized in Rural Zones
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10-2B-5 Accessory Structures
• Pods a re allowed Accessory structures ar- • - •- - -•- " '• -• - •ordinate to the principal use
or e same lot. Typical accessory structures in residentia zo - -- •-tached
garages, carports,sheds, workshops,green houses, and similar structures, but do not Inc u•
to m p o ra r i I y w h i le cargo containers, which are not permitted. (For standards applicable to Accessory Dwellings,
please refer to Section 10-26-3). Accessory structures shall comply with all of the following
= •.-rds and Sections 10-2B-6 for setbacks and 10-2B-7 for maximum lot covera•e.
someone •s moving
A. Primary use required. An accessory structure shall onl�',�t\ ',don lots with another
• Not allowed for permanent m a n e nt permitted, limited, or conditional use as defined above, on}' 1e rd
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B. Compliance with land division standards. Th. 'wn be required to remove an
storagep
accessory structure as a condition of land division; �, val when removal of the structure is
■ necessary to comply with setback standard ■
• Currentlycode is not clear '
C. Building Height. The heigh'o �t �ed accessory structure shall not exceed the
and Cityisproposing a height of the primary structure c 7 e (25)feet,whichever is greater.
D. Buffering. P moi; Ce 0197
-obscuring fence shall be required to screen the
Code Text Amendment to accessory structu, JrT 'wRf�gs on adjacent lots, unless a similar screen is already provided,
the distance to adjia tilt d relling(s) Is greater than 50 feet, or the buffer requirement is waived
c l a r i f y language in acknowledged writfig by abutting property owners.
E. Development Standards, Architectural Guidelines, and Design Standards.Accessory
structures must comply with all applicable standards and guidelines for this zone(10-2B-6, 10-
2B-7. 10-2B-8. 10-2B-9. 10-2B-10, and 10-2B-11), unless specifically exemptedor alternative
methods are authorized,or a variance is approved by the City.
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City of Cheney Regulations (d :{__here
• Shipping containers as storage buildings prohibited
• Prohibits "... shipping container as an accessory building,
storage building or living unit..."
• Allows "licensed and bonded contractors to utilize shipping
containers for temporary housing of equipment and/or
materials during construction as authorized by a city building
permit." `
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• Allows Portable Shipping "Pods"
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• Located in a driveway of the residence relocating
• for up to 14 days...
• No other shipping containers are permitted in residential zones.
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Definition — "Transportable Unit” a Regulations - May be used in
standardized, reusable vessel that is or
appears to be Residential zones if:
• Ori&inally, specifically or formerly • Temporary storage in subdivision sales
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desi ned for or used in the areas
packing, shipping, ht movement or • Storage during residential
trans ortation of free articles
p g construction and/or remodeling after
goods or commodities; and/or a building permit has been issued
• Designed for or capable of being • Must be removed from the site once
mounted or moved on a rail car; permit expires or at the end of twelve
and/or months, whichever occurs first.
• Designed for or capable of being • Screening Required in "R" districts if
mounted on a chassis or bogie for the unit is visible and less than 125
g feet from apublic street (sight-proof
movement by truck trailer or ( �g p
loaded on a ship. fence and/or landscaping)
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IPASCOICity of Pasco Regulations 01 ,„
"Proess-Fade-�- aspen ty'
Prohibited in all Residential Areas and
25.12. Definition most Commercial Areas
• 25.12.430 STORAGE, CONTAINER - • Generally called out in the
a unit originally or specifically used Permitted Accessory Uses
or designed to store goods or Section of each zone
merchandise during shipping or
hauling by a vehicle, including but • 25.22.030 (3) Storage buildings
not limited to rail cars of any kind, ... .provided no Container
truck trailers or multi-modal storage, as defined in section
shipping containers. This definition 25. 12.430, shall be permitted
also includes mobile homes used
for storage rather than habitation.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: March 21, 2017 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative report on various Urban Farming topics and review of
Animal Raising and Beekeeping Regulations
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106, SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: Urban farming and animal keeping is continuing to gain popularity in Spokane
Valley. The trend itself is common in suburban areas that turn into cities, and particularly strong
in areas with agricultural history. City staff receives requests regarding hobby farming and animal
keeping on a regular basis, and this has led to a request to review our urban farming and animal
keeping regulations. In 2007 the City adopted Ordinance 07-015 that provided regulations for
Animal Keeping on large lots. In 2011 the City adopted Ordinance 11-004 that allowed chickens
in residential areas, and in 2015 the City adopted Ordinance 15-010 establishing regulations for
hobby beekeeping. All regulations were maintained in the recent Comprehensive Plan and
Development Regulation Update.
Staff will present an overview of the City regulations pertaining to various urban farming activities
and highlight how adjacent jurisdictions are addressing animal keeping.
OPTIONS: Take no action; request further research; or take other action deemed appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Council Discretion
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Micki Harnois, Planner and Lori Barlow, AICP, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
PowerPoint Presentation
so, okane -_
Valley
City Council Meeting
March 21, 2017
Animal Raising-Urban Farming Review
Administrative Report
Urbar Farmin " Topics Reviewed
COSV regulations
Produce sales on private property
Collection of rainwater
Reuse of grey water for irrigation
Composting toilets
Animal Keeping and Bee Keeping Regulations
Urban Farming (SVMC Current Regulations)
19.65.020 Agriculture and animal.
C. Community Garden. Produce may be sold pursuant to RCW 36.71 .090 ...
APPENDIX A DEFINITIONS
Agricultural: Relating to the science or art of cultivating soil or producing crops to be
used or consumed directly or indirectly by man or livestock, or raising of livestock.
Agriculture and animals, use category: Activities wherein animals or plants are raised,
produced, or kept. It also includes establishments that process animals and agricultural
products to make food or goods. Examples include beekeeping, animal shelters, kennels,
doggie day cares, riding stables, community gardens, commercial greenhouses or
nurseries, orchards, tree farms, feed lots, rendering yards, livestock auction yards, and
slaughterhouses.
Community garden: Facility or area for cultivation of fruits, flowers, vegetables, or
ornamental plants by more than one person or family. See "Agriculture and animals, use
category."
UrbanFarming -SVMC4 Parks
and
Open
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Animal processing/handling P
Animal raising and/or keeping S SS S S S
Animal shelter S P P
Beekeeping, commercial P
Beekeeping, hobby S S S
Community garden SSS S S S S
Greenhouse/nursery, commercial P P P
Kennel S S S S P P
Orchard, tree farming, commercial P P
Riding stable P P C
SellingProdur Privateon Property
RCW 36.71 .090 Farmers, gardeners, etc., peddling
own produce exempt from license requirements . ` \a . a ,
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own lot such as in a fruit stand or farmers market _ -= =-� ` � �� illi
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RCW sets minimum standards
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Each jurisdiction can expand and allow less restrictive , r
regulations i.e. property owners allowing the use of their
property for nonprofits, charities and others to sell produce
Collectionf Rainwate
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Allowed in 5 of 6 Animal Keeping Certification
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max 8 colonies Water supply
Colonies set back 25 ' from Colonies registered with Dept. of Ag.
property line unless
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Beekeepers Association
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Dangerous I Liberty Lake Zoning Code Matrix and Definition
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donkey, burro, llama, bovine or swine. A Beehives setback (if adj to residential)
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: March 21, 2017 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Port District Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 53.04 Port District Formation
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: 8-25-15 Meeting with GSI, 4-19-16 Port District
Strategic Business Plan Discussion
BACKGROUND: In the State of Washington, port districts were initially limited to operating
transportation facilities such as docks, airports and short line railroads. In the 1950's Washington
ports were authorized to undertake economic development efforts.
Approximately 25% of the nation's port authorities are in Washington State. Currently, there are
75 Washington port authorities and of that only 6 of the 75 are deep draft cargo ports, the balance
have an economic development focus.
Port districts are special purpose local governments; unlike general purpose governments they
have no traditional regulatory responsibility which provides ports broader flexibility to assist in
economic development efforts. Port districts are able to do this by financing long-term
investments, such as infrastructure, needed for growth. Port districts use taxes, service fees,
bonds, rental income, and grants or gifts as revenue sources.
Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) commissioned Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. to prepare a
Strategic Business Plan to support the consideration of creating a Port Authority in Spokane
County. Staff will provide an overview of the document and update the Council on the status of
the proposed Port District.
OPTIONS: Discussion only
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion only
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: Strategic Business Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BACKGROUND 1
SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY 5
IMPACTS OFA PORT AUTHORITY 14
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„. f # / , .,, _ , y p s ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 19
_ West Airport Multi-Modal Industrial Park
Associated Painters Hangar 3 Project
Kaiser Mead
Deer Park Industrial Center
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BACKGROUND
Spokane Port Authority I STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN 2016
"The Port(of Vancouver) was instrumental in helping us relocate to Vancouver two and a
half years ago in a very short time frame. They continue to demonstrate their commitment
to customer service as we work together to move our facility to a larger site."
-Peter Howe, President of TriStar Transload PNW
(Testimonial)
INTRODUCTION
Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) has led an effort of private •
companies and local governments, serving the greater Spokane : As early as 1982 Spokane County considered the :
region, to cultivate a more vibrant economic climate; specifically, the : creation of a port authority to fund facilities for :
creation of more family wage jobs. GSI believes that a voter-approved
port authority would serve as a catalyst for that endeavor. Forming a : industrial development and encourage private
port district in Spokane County provides the region with an agency : investment. The driving vision at that time was
whose sole mission is providing the needed capital investment for • job creation and the belief that a port district with •
targeted development. • its arsenal of economic development tools would •
In Washington, port districts hold unique legislative powers that • substantially improve the competitivenessofSpokane •
complement cities and counties. These special purpose agencies : County in the regional and national economy. •
support local economies by developing and maintaining industrial •
property, transportation facilities, and economic development
programs.
This Strategic Business Plan summarizes the background, purpose,
and benefits of a voter-approved port authority and outlines a road
map for its operation in the greater Spokane Region. The plan was
crafted and funded through the collective efforts of private and
governmental community leaders.
The Strategic Business Plan defines the planned
priorities and intentions of the proposed port
authority. As a practical matter, it articulates, in
understandable terms, what is reflected in the
forecasted budget and financial plan.
The name "Spokane Port Authority"will be subject to further consideration
from the Spokane County Commission and further legal review.
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 5
WASHINGTON PUBLIC PORTS
The Port District Act of 1911 allowed Washington communities to •
establish port districts (authorities) with voter approval and elect
commissioners to administer the district and oversee its development Washington State Port Facts •.
and operation. Washington public ports were originally authorized •
to provide maritime and rail facilities, but since then many additional • 75 PORTS •
authorities have been approved by the State legislature. Most : :
notably, in 1941 , these public ports were granted the authority to • •
build and operate airports. In 1955 they were granted the authority . 25% OF THE NATION'S PORTS •
to establish industrial development districts and, in the 1980s, they •• •
were granted the authority to undertake a broad range of economic • .
ALMOST 1OO �� INVEST IN REAL ESTATE •
development activities, including tourism. . .
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. 3 OPERATE AIRPORTS .
Powers of Ports Include but Are Not Limited To: . :
1 IN 11 JOBS IN THE STATE ARE RELATED TO TRADE :
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Levy property taxes to fund capital and operating costs • .
• Fund promotional hosting activities to support the port •
• •33 OUT OF •39 COUNTIES HAVE A PORT .
• Acquire property through eminent domain .
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• Partner through intergovernmental agreements with 15 ARE COUNTY-WIDE •
local municipalities • .
• Buy, lease and sell personal property
• 11 ARE DEEP WATER PORTS ••
• Operate transportation facilities . WASHINGTON STATE HAS THE LARGEST LOCALLY •
• CONTROLLED PORT SYSTEM IN THE WORLD •
• Develop lands for industrial and commercial purposes • .
• Operate trade centers, foreign trade zones, and export-
trading companies
• Provide tourism facilities and promotion
• Build infrastructure and facilities
6 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Civic and business leaders from the greater Spokane community The Spokane Port Authority would fund these efforts initially through
are asking voters to approve the creation of a new single purpose an operating property tax which is projected to impact property taxes
economic development agency...the Spokane Port Authority. by less than three percent. Like other ports across the State, that
tax would likely decrease as the new port begins to receive a return
The new county-wide agency would invest in critical infrastructure on its investments and see its earned operating revenues increase.
and property development as well as finance economic initiatives Financial forecasts conservatively project the need for those
with the paramount goal of creating family wage jobs. The unique property taxes declining 25% or more over 10 years. A combination
tools afforded a pubic port authority under Washington law would of earned revenues, declining property taxes, borrowings and
make the Spokane area more competitive as it attracts inbound special financings could result in a capital investment to attract job
investment and promotes the growth of existing business. producing industries of over $300 million in the first 10 years.
The Spokane Port Authority would be positioned to support As envisioned, the Spokane Port Authority would invest in all areas
economic growth in technology campuses, manufacturing facilities of Spokane County and would relieve other local governments
and distribution centers through its ability to merge patient capital from funding economic development activities, allowing them to
with a focused business culture. That economic development concentrate on their core municipal services. It would provide a
mission, embodied in a public port authority, is present in 33 of 39 focused, publicly owned voice to create local family wage jobs.
counties across the State and 75% of those ports are not engaged
in waterborne trade. Spokane County is one of the few regions in the
State that does not have a public port authority. As a result, is ata _
competitive disadvantage because it lacks dedicated capital funding
for infrastructure and facilities and sufficient programmatic funding =`
for economic development programs. -.
This strategic business plan outlines, in a preliminary context, what
the new port could accomplish as well as how it would be financed . -_
and operated. It would focus on these specific goals: - :.--- - ' - -
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• Partner with the private sector, cities and unincorporated areas AN.
of the County on economic development initiatives _
• Fund and participate in regional job creation efforts -- "
Spokane Airport
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 7
WHY A PORT AUTHORITY?
Spokane County serves as the region's economic center providing Currently GSI provides economic development services to the County
critical medical and educational services. While the local economy including recruitment of inbound investment and the facilitation
has seen growth in recent years in the warehousing, advanced of local business growth. The agency is funded by voluntary
manufacturing, healthcare and finance sectors, there is a growing memberships from local governments and periodic small grants
sense that the region is not reaching its full industrial manufacturing from the State. Local government funding puts a burden on those
potential. That has had an impact on the availability of higher wage agencies that have other critical demands for their limited resources.
jobs and the spin off economic benefits of a sustainable workforce. GSI does not have the funding or charge to invest in real property
Unemployment has generally mirrored that of the state average, and infrastructure, the absence of which creates a real economic
and is currently at 5.5%. The average annual wage was $42,600 in disadvantage to the area.
2014, compared to the state average of $55,000 ($44,300 without
King County). The proposed Spokane Port Authority offers a sustainable revenue
stream to continue the important workofGSlwithout local government
A major obstacle to the County's ability to attract businesses is the resources and offers the opportunity for equity based investments
competitive advantages offered by Idaho. Washington's tax structure on the community's behalf in infrastructure development. These
is far less attractive than that of its neighbor to the east. Idaho offers investments would support industrial development, as well as in-
property, sales, and use tax breaks to manufacturing firms that might joint public-private partnerships. The Spokane Port Authority would
otherwise be attracted to Spokane's strong manufacturing sector. A put Spokane County on a level playing field with other successful
port authority can level the playing field with more patient capital communities throughout the State and region.
and the use of grants to offer more competitive real property rents.
Equally important is a port's ability to be market-responsive and
develop ready-to-go real estate capacity.
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•• There are 75 public port authorities in Washington State, :
, - and of those 56 do not operate marine cargo facilities. ;
- • • Virtually all ports have earned revenue from real-estate •
: investments from either ground leases or port-owned •
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Ports report that their practices and policies encourage :
• joint ventures with the private sector. :
Port of Grays Harbor Satsop Business Park. :
8 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS
SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY
Spokane Port Authority I STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN 2016
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"Wood Stone Corporation has worked with and been a tenant of the Port of Bellingham
over the last 23 years. The real estate team at the Port has been instrumental in helping
us create critical lease agreements that would not have been possible without their help.
We have been very fortunate to be a part of such a creative public-private partnership."
-Keith Carpenter, Founder, Wood Stone Corporation
(Testimonial)
MISSION
The proposed Port's Mission statement The Spokane Port Authority promotes economic
defines at its core WHY the Port would growth and prosperity throughout Spokane County
exist.
by attracting private sector investment, to drive the
creation of family wage jobs.
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VALUES
The proposed Port values define the The Port:
beliefs and ideals that the Port would
subscribe to as it delivers on its Mission, • demonstrates leadership in service to greater Spokane
in essence HOW the Port will do its work. to advance the economic prosperity of the region.
• with its Commission and staff, pledge to operate in
an open, collaborative and decisive manner, with full
transparency of decision making.
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• places a premium on collaborating with the private
sector and other public agencies to advance the
community's aspirations while treating its unique
community role and public trust responsibilities with
the utmost importance.
• maintains its assets and facilities in a safe and
environmentally sustainable condition that protects
the community's investment.
• values a respectful relationship with its vendors,
contractors and suppliers as well as its staff.
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 11
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN
ARCHITECTURE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
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Strategic business plans for ports include the overriding Its operational and capital (investment) budget, including a
"goals" that the port seeks to achieve, in that sense, a plan of finance, allocates the financial resources to support
destination it strives to reach, employing specific `planned the port's undertakings.
strategies'. The combination of `goals' and' values' the port
embraces are based on its underlying `mission' that defines
WHY the port exists.
12 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
INITIAL GOALS AND PLANNED STRATEGIES
1 . Attract inbound investment and support local business 3. Through partnerships, support the efforts of county
and industry expansion to create a stable and growing municipalities and other unincorporated areas in
availability of family wage jobs. achieving their vision of community economic prosperity.
• Strategy 1A: Launch a focused "recruitment and retention • Strategy 3A: Develop a funded sustainable "city-partnership
response program" for both inbound and local investment program" with area municipalities and the County to identify
joint programmatic efforts to support economic development
• Strategy 1 B: Create a "certified sites" program to identify and
promote "shovel-ready" property • Strategy 3B: Launch a "circuit-rider" program to local
municipalities to provide on-site technical support for economic
development, including grant writing
2. Place a high priority on realizing economic growth
through patientindustrial developmentand infrastructure
investment with a particular focus on incubating start up This partnership approach could fund special studies,
and expanding business. initiatives, and preliminary design analysis, as well as provide
local matches for grants.
• Strategy 2A: Conduct an initial property (marginal lands)
inventory and assessment to inform a 5-10 year "early action"
investment portfolio, considering the creation of Industrial 4. Institutionalize dedicated funding and delivery of
Development Districts (IDDs) regional economic development results.
• Strategy 2B: Form an advisory group to prioritize identified • Strategy 4A: Adopt a tax levy to support a dedicated staff,
investment opportunities necessary facilities, and ancillary resource requirements to
assume strategic responsibility for publicly owned industrial
property development and supportive infrastructure
• Strategy 4B: Retain interim assistance to assemble the
- - -Y - � necessary staff, facilities, and institutional structure to support
r �y�_ �,47the new agency's vision and strategies
Early development in Spokane Valley.
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 13
HOW ISA PORT AUTHORITY CREATED?
Washington's ports are municipal corporations of the State and are
classified as special purpose districts. All ports operate under the What are the steps in creating a port authority in
same state laws in RCW Title 53, but each is locally controlled and Washington State?
managed. The elected port commission is a quasi-legislative body
that establishes polices to guide its operations and investments. 1 . The County Commission places the issue of creating
Typically most ports retain a manager (executive director) and a port on a ballot or alternatively a voter petition can
professional staff to undertake its work. accomplish the same
Critical to the smooth and compliant operation of a port several 2. At the election, candidates run for office to fill the three
required* and recommended** `keystone' documents are created seats on the Port Commission board
and adopted:
• Strategic Plan** defining WHY the port exists 3. Commissioner representative districts are usually the
same as County districts, but they can be designated
• Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements* that differently
articulates WHAT a port will invest in (Title is an historic
carryover) 4. The newly formed port authority reimburses the County
for its election costs
• Delegation of Powers** in which the elected Commission
delegates responsibility to a lead manager
• Operating and Capital Budget* i
• Annual Tax Levy* I.. -
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• Organizational Chart** *
• Financial Guidelines**
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Port of Kennewick industrial area.
14 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATV ' � r'
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE NEW PORT
The Port is governed by a three-person elected Commission that, in
turn, selects and appoints a professional manager to serve as the
executive director of the agency. The executive director selects and
appoints the operating and project staff as well as undertakes all
other port operations and actions delegated by the Commission in a
formal Delegation of Powers.
Port Commission
Contract Auditor Industrial Development
Advisory Committee
Contract Attorney - - - - Executive Director
Administrative Staff
I I I
Business Expansion Assistant for Economic Business
Officer Development Recruitment Officer
Contract
Accounting
Contract Engineers
& Planners
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ilingummainaumni
HOW ARE PORTS FINANCED?
Ports have both operating costs and capital investments that are Industrial Development Specific Capital Improvements Levy:
funded from a variety of sources: There is a new Industrial Development Levy authority enacted into
law in 2015. It expands and provides more flexibility to port districts
Earned Revenues: Ports earn revenue from leases and fees for port- for levying taxes for industrial development capital improvement
owned and operated assets.These funds are used for operating costs purposes. The amount of the levy is based on a maximum collection
as well as pay-as-you-go capital improvements and maintenance. of total tax dollars received over a twenty year period, but cannot
Grants: As a municipal corporation ports are eligible for a host exceed $.45/$1 ,000 assessed value in any given year, which is in
of state and federal grant programs that fund specified capital addition to the general levy for operations.The maximum collection is
improvements and focused studies. $2.72 per each $1 ,000 of assessed value plus any new construction,
collected over 20 years.
General Levy: A port commission can levy a general tax levy to
finance day-to-day port operations as well as make cash capital Revenue Bonds: Ports can issue revenue-based bonds that are
improvement expenditures. That levy is approved annually, after a based on the credit worthiness of the project to be funded and the
public hearing, and the maximum rate is $.45/$1 ,000 of assessed port's overall debt coverage ratio.
value.
Bond Levy for General Capital Improvements: Ports can levy
general obligation bonds to cover principal and interest for capital
improvements without voter approval up to a limit of 0.25% of the
district's assessed value.
Tax Rate Tax Annual Port Tax on
Average Home
$ .10/ $ 1,000 $ 3,840,000 $ 17
Ports operate on earned income and $ .20/ $ 1,000 $ 7,680,000 $ 34
tax proceeds. Initially the Spokane Port $ .30/ $ 1,000 $ 11,520,000 $ 52
Authority will rely on property tax proceeds $ .40/ $ 1,000 $ 15,360,000 $ 69
Earned but over time will depend largely on earned
Revenue revenue from its investments. Typically $ .45/ $ 1,000 $ 17,100,000 $ 77
Washington Ports rely on earned revenues
for 75 to 80% of their operating and The Spokane Port Authority has the ability to levy a property taxon all property
capital costs. In some instances ports have within its jurisdiction (Spokane County as proposed). This levy can be utilized
eliminated their property tax levy. for operating expenses, capital outlay for projects and retiring debt service.
In addition it can levy an Industrial Tax Levy. The impact on the average value
home for the maximum rate is $77 per year.
16 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
PROJECTED FINANCIAL CAPACITY
For modeling purposes: The results are:
• This forecast projects the maximum general levy rate. Projected • The total 10-year projected investment in industrial development
taxes on a $170k home would decrease from $77 to $59 per is over $260M.
year as the County assessed value grows. Additional tax levies • The Port would maintain a debt coverage rate which would
for IDDs or local improvements districts could be considered. allow for additional project based revenue bond financing.
• Half of its investments would have an expected return of 7%; • In this forecast, over a 10-year period, the port would invest
that return ($45M) is re-invested in industrial development. approximately $9M in economic development initiatives,
(Port returns vary greatly.) allocate an additional $3M in special studies, and provide
• Property taxes for operations are initially forecasted at the $1 .7M toward economic development promotion.
maximum allowed by statutes. • At the maximum general levy tax rate, the approximate increase
• This is a summary forecast based on a more-detailed analysis on total taxes is less than three percent.
and does not include any revenues to the port for Associate
Development Organization activities.
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Earned $0 $444 $2,020 $2,545 $4,303 $5,017 $6,788 $7,518 $9,194 $9,943
Revenues*
Taxes* $17,100 $17,100 _ $17,100 $17,100 $17,100 $17,100 _ $17,100 _ $17,100 $17,100 _ $17,100
Operating
$2,507 $2,194 $2,282 $2,321 $2,393 $2,435 $2,477 $2,546 $2,592 $2,639
Expenses*
Capital $12,712 $45,020 $15,006 $50,210 $20,394 $50,616 $20,844 $47,902 $21 ,392 $29,140
Investment* i i
Tax $77 $75 $72 $70 $68 $66 $64 $62 $61 $59
($170k)
Tax Rate .45 .44 .42 .41 .40 .39 .38 .37 .36 .34
* $ 1,000
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 17
IMPACTS OF A PORT AUTHORITY
Spokane Port Authority I STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN 2016
"Our terminal in the Satsop Business Park (Port of Grays Harbor) will help accelerate the
adoption of Natural Gas not just for heat and power, but also as a transportation fuel,
enabling trucking companies to realize a 30% or more fuel savings versus diesel, and
comply with important initiatives like Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy."
-Matt Smith, Xpress Natural Gas Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
(Testimonial)
ECONOMIC IMPACTS OFA PORT AUTHORITY
Ports have considerable beneficial impacts on their community's These direct, indirect, and induced impacts also all create tax
economy. Those impacts include `direct impacts' directly related to revenues for state and local governments. New businesses yield
port activity; `indirect impacts' resulting from economic activity of business and operations taxes (B&O); increased economic activity
port tenants and businesses; and `induced impacts' from purchases creates sales tax revenues, and property acquisitions encouraged by
and investments of employees working on or related to port property. infrastructure provided by the port induces property tax revenues.
As an example, in 2011 , the Port of Whitman County reported 2,414 In 2011 the Port of Whitman generated more than $18 million in
jobs directly related to the port and estimated an additional 1 ,700 indirect business taxes alone. The impacts of other ports, in terms
indirect and induced jobs. of jobs, income, and tax revenues are listed below. These reflect the
impacts measured in the year analyzed.
Indirect and Indirect and State and
Port Direct Personal Induced Business Local
Direct Jobs Induced Local Tax
(Year Analyzed) Jobs Income Personal Revenue Purchases Revenue
Income
Olympia 3,043 4,206 $112,500,000 $238,200,000 $1 ,062,200,000 $439,700,000 $31 ,200,000
(2009)
Bellingham 5,539 3,241 $233,300,000 $173,000,000 $1 ,351 ,200,000 $144,400,000 $37,700,000
(2013)
Grays
Harbor 2,727 2,976 $118,900,000 $222,500,000 $564,000,000 $136,200,000 $32,100,000
(2013)
Longview 817 2,203 $52,500,000 $166,300,000 ( $315,900,000 $56,900,000 $20,700,000
(2013)
Everett 13,813 21 ,316 $1 ,197,600,000 $2,773,000,000 $4,331 ,300,000 $583,400,000 $373,200,000
(2014)
Vancouver 2,337 3,770 $116,300,000 $333,300,000 $551 ,000,000 $160,700,000 $42,200,000
(2010)
BACKGROUND _ SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY _ IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 19
FINANCIAL CAPACITY (GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPACITY)
Limit Amount Generated* Comments Tax evy
Operating Levy $ .45 / $ 1 ,000 AV $ 17,100,000 / Year Maximum $ .45 / $ 1 ,000
Maximum Limit
20 Years at a coverage
Capital Improvements $ 95,000,000 rate of 1 .35 and an Tax revenues used to pay
Debt Capacity .0025 of the AV The total debt capacity interest rate of 5% is debt service are within
Limitation for any non-voted $106,920 per year in the Operating Levy of
General Obligation Debt bond payment for every $0.45/$1 ,000
$1M borrowed
Funds can be used for
$103,360,000 capital uses or debt
retirement. This does not
$2.72/$1 ,000 AV Maximum accumulated give the Port additional $ 22,268,000
Industrial total that can be levied statutory capacity
At the time of calculation for 20 yearperiod or beyondAnnual tax levymaximum
Development District is limit of additional 20- the $95M, but it
20-Year Special Levy year accumulated tax $5,168,000 per year does provide additional ($17,100,000 plus
levy additional tax levy if tax revenues to make $5,168,000)
calculated when the debt service payments or
District is formed fund capital projects on a
pay-as-you-go basis
* Based on a $38B county-wide assessment.
The Port would have the ability to levy property taxes across its jurisdiction,
but that levy authority has limitations by law.
20 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
WHAT OTHER PORTS HAVE DONE
Ili Port of Grays Harbor Port of Kalama
Through an Innovation Partnership Zone, Port , The Port attracted a pallet and crate
the Port attracted an armor-manufacturing �f manufacturing firm to relocate from Oregon
Port of GraysHarbor firm that supplies law-enforcementagencies
Kalamagri1/4— to Port-owned manufacturing space.
across North America with protective armor.
Port of Bellingham Port of Benton
Port of Bellingham Small Cities Partnership: The Port and the City of Richland
raw The Port has matched more than $400,000 partnered in successfully bonding over
PORT Off' .ELI-IAM
in funding for small cities to help them PORT OF BENTON $11M for telecommunications extensions,_
Pr ; ' move forward in the early phases of needed road construction, and industrial park
engineering, study, and preliminary design improvements for the Tri-Cities Research
of economic development projects. District Innovation Partnership Zone.
Port of Vancouver Port of Walla Walla
ok' an co ,,
ic 0 G The Port recently initiated a $30M rail The Port partnered with a national archery
Q? v project that will help support commercial R � �T equipment firm to save and retain jobs
rail freight movement in the region. The WALLA WALLA
associated with bow manufacturing in the
%Of Port also recently renegotiated its lease for
a fruit-processing operation that employs
J09 CREATION • TRANSPORTATION Walla Wallavalley.The Port also collaborated
with the local community college to design
some 500 employees. and launch a winery incubator program to
jump-start new wineries.
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 21
REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL INITIATIVE
The proposed Spokane Port Authority is designed to allocate its
resources and activities to benefit all Spokane County communities
and citizens, in essence, to reach all Four Corners of the County. The
"Illustrative Projects" that follow are intended to represent the depth •
and range of potential Port involvement and investment throughout 0
the County. They represent the types of priority projects the Port
\\
would pursue if it is allocated sufficient resources.
Illustrative Projects
1 . West Airport Multi-Modal Industrial Park
2. Associated Painters Hangar 3
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3. Kaiser Mead
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5. The Yard i,;N - 4;41
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6. Liberty Lake Smart Tech Campus or
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7. Centennial Park tip 1 2
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8. Cheney Incubator Project
9. Cheney Industrial Park 43.e e.
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10. Airway Heights Industrial Corridor 8 0 '
11 . University District
o Rockford
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22 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Spokane Port Authority I STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN 2016
"Overall, Northport provides a great location for our academy and terminal. We have
great neighbors. Also, Port (of Lewiston) commissioners and staff are always willing to
work with us when needs arise. Conducting business in Lewiston would be much more
difficult without the Port as a supportive landlord."
-Mike VanTrease, Swift Transportation, Vice President
(Testimonial)
ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Under Washington State statutes public ports have a range of 1
authorities and tools to serve their communities and the 75 publicly : 4 1
owned ports that operate today all do so with a slightly different
approach, but what they all have in common is a commitment to = -. -
improving their local economy. With its proximity to Idaho the y
proposed Spokane Port Authority is intending to level the economic a . a - = - y
playing field for greater Spokane County and support more private .-
sector job creation. r� • -.� --, '---4•Q"...-- .- -L..
The most effective way to do this is through investing in critical ' ' , 4 _ F.°
infrastructure and industrial property development. Civic and - = --� .
business leaders have identified a P number of projects throughout `` `=v �'" K o
the County that illustrate the type of projects a new port authority '.
may pursue. These Illustrative Projects have been selected as Y -� - „
they represent real challenges to the community that, with skillful xyaor- `;: �:
investment bya publiclyowned economic development agency, {'
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represent promising opportunities for the future. •4 w
The information that is presented was provided by those most familiar J " _ �`
with the unique circumstances of each Illustrative Project. When t `
initially formed, the new Spokane Port Authority will determine its ,
priorities and launch an action plan to achieve those priorities. It is -
fully expected that its work would include these or similar projects. F -
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NOTE: The anticipated outcomes projected for each illustrative Port of Bremerton's Manufacturing Mall. What was originally 768 acres of vacant
project are based on assumptions and industry standards. property was leveraged into a successful industrial area that now supports 25
They are intended to describe potential impacts. different companies that are involved in manufacturing, rail and motor vehicle
facilities, warehouse storage, technical firms, laboratories, and office space.
24 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Industrial Development Districts can be formed by port authorities = ,
to address `marginal lands'. Marginal lands are those industrial `� r "':-r-317. --'---:;=;
properties in which any of these conditions exist: = � :;
• economic dislocation due to faulty planning -.=
• parcel configuration and size that is not readily suitable for �° ��- �'�' ��.: _.
practical use ! '�
• inadequate infrastructure
• poor utilization of land
• depreciated land values that impair the ability to pay taxes ti 9:,. ,
• submerged under water - ,
• loss of population • , `G I' f
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• local improvement taxes for infrastructure are infeasible due to � , r.� r pu• �x � , x ;E ,rs
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depressed land value J
There is a set of procedural and substance rules that guide the ,»jj
creation of an Industrial Development District as well as a set of i - 1St` . �l AT/I '
tools. Those tools include the ability to condemn property for ``
consolidation and other public purposes as well as levying a special '~ �E'
tax to fund capital investment in these marginal lands. These renderings of technology parks demonstrate the type of development
that the Spokane Port Authority could support through the use of an Industrial
The definition of industrial property is continuously evolving as the Development District.
'new economy' invests in and depends on changing technology.
Quite often industrial buildings housing technology look and perform
closer to traditional commercial offices. Ports consider statutory
compliance on a case by case basis as they make public investments
in infrastructure and real property projects.
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 25
WEST AIRPORT MULTI-MODAL INDUSTRIAL PARK
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The Spokane International Airport is at the nexus for all air, rail and INTEAIIRATRFNAL
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the non-aeronautical property in a competitive manner as it is hK
Spokane► 5 SpokaneInoernatiorlal Airport AE SPACE
appropriately focused on aviation matters. Competitor locations ��EKpr-,2%; = redrofapy cow
also have the ability to strategically suppress lease rates or provide
other incentives that are not possible within the financial and FAA __
framework the Airport operates within. In addition, the property
that is best situated for industrial development does not yet have -,
the infrastructure backbone necessary to serve new development.
Funding for the infrastructure and any vertical construction will e a
be very difficult for the Airport to plan, fund and manage under its
current legal, operational, and financial constraints. __
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26 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• City-provided sanitary sewer and water service Creation and build out of a West Airport Industrial Park by the
proposed port is expected to contribute to the regional economy
• Redundant electrical service and high capacity natural gas by adding:
available
• A Master Planned 1 ,500-acre (non-aeronautical) industrial
• Served by four (4) I-90 Interchanges and BNSF Rail Service development: for lease or purchase
• 4.5 hour drive time to Renton and Everett– important factor • Jobs/FTE: 900 Direct, 165 Indirect, 271 Induced
for the existing 11-hour driver rule
• Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $52,450,009
• Significant trucking, logistics, and aerospace manufacturing
industry clusters • Annual Local Tax Revenues: $3,929,525
• 6 major education institutions in the region with over 90,000 • 1 ,125,000 SF of new development (industrial)
students enrolled
Port Role i ! i
The proposed port can operate in a legal framework that is Y
capable of accomplishing exactly the kind of development the 1 Nt.
Airport needs to compete in the market place. The Port could
support the West Airport Multi-Modal Industrial Development by: C 3r.
• Collaborating with the airport in recruiting inbound
investment . ;. . . .4 a
• Acquiring property or entering into a long-term lease with / .
airport
1
• Designing, financing, and building critical infrastructure • #: ! ' s, Reziliain —.
• Building and leasing industrial real estate in the industrial :: s� t,-'", F. : i
development :, / %
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• Supporting Airport staff to obtain additional funding for d _ �h --I' .
infrastructure improvements ' r
BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS
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Illustrative Project Story
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International Airport due to the proximity of Boeing production --„,..._ �� �
facilities located in Renton and high quality work being produced - ,_ __ ,_ ' , II
by AP in Spokane. The Airport has land adjacent to the existing AP r / i1jl
hangars available for development but does not possess the capacity
for industrial property economic development. The proposed port s ra �
could facilitate an competitive leasing scenario and encourage AP to x �.a- ��F� cs� °' r�,,�.=`
continue expansion of its business line in Spokane. Imu _�
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Existing Barriers 4
The single largest barrier to success for this long term Airport ---' .-----
tenant
tenant is the ability to accommodate additional capacity from
existing clients. AP currently services Boeing and Southwest airlines
in their AP1 and AP2 hangars at SIA. Boeing is increasing the `
number of 737s completed each month and pressing AP to ramp -
up production to match the increased volume. The current hangar
space is insufficient to take on the additional capacity without either
shifting Southwest airlines work to another facility or expanding
hangar space enough to take on the added capacity. The vertical
construction may be difficult for the Airport to plan and fund under
current legal, operational, and financial constraints particularly as it
relates to market competitive lease rates.
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28 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• City-provided sanitary sewer and water service Design and build to suit the AP Hangar 3. The coordination and
funding driven by the proposed port is expected to contribute to
• Redundant electrical service and high capacity natural gas the regional economy by adding:
available
• A large hangar structure (aeronautical) for industrial lease
• Works into the test flight plans for new aircraft out of Renton (10-year term)
• Significant support available from trucking, logistics, and • Jobs/FTE: 30 Direct, 5 Indirect, 9 Induced
aerospace manufacturing • Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $1 ,680,890
• Annual Local Tax Revenues: $156,660
Port Role • Annual Leasehold Tax Revenue: $30,000 - $60,000
•
The proposed port operates in a legal framework capable of New Monthly Leasing Revenue: $25,000 - $45,000
supporting the expansion of existing tenants and to facilitate • 42,000 SF of Industrial/Aeronautical buildings
market competitive lease rates that will help retain and grow • Secondary industrial development and service businesses
business. The proposed port could support the AP Hangar 3
development by: • Larger building footprint will accommodate modern Boeing
737-300 with winglets.
• Entering into a long-term ground lease with the airport Mitimiri,
• Building and leasing the hangar space required for expansion
of the AP business line at SIA "" K
• Use of patient capital could result in a more attractive lease
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BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 29
KAISER MEAD
Illustrative Project Story
The Kaiser Mead smelter (approximately 180 acres) was constructed
as part of the nation's war effort during World War II. The smelter
was sited in Spokane as a means of protecting industrial production
far from the coast and safe from potential attack. The smelter had its
heyday following the war but over time labor disputes, competition
and policy changes resulted in the plant closing its doors for good.
The smelter property was sold to a commercial development Prk 1
company and subsequently resold to a company specializing in I
industrial redevelopment. The proposed port could be a strong ;
development partner with the new owner and could help develop ' ` `, -
necessary infrastructure and make the site shovel-ready. _ - !` m • I 1mak: .
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Existing Barriers
Much of the financial burden is the cleanup cost for handling and - "R _
removing tons of hazardous materials from the site - asbestos- and 1 w. -"I•J119. 91. I 1—
PCB-coated
PCB-coated galvanized steel walls and thousands of square feet of !
building surfaces covered in lead paint. Still needed at the site are
updated utility services, such as electricity, water and sewer. Less ^� +► ..
urgent but also important is the eventual completion of the North r i , R- - 141
Spokane Corridor to provide a direct connection to Interstate 90.
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30 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• Extensive rail and switching service from BNSF Design and build underground utilities that are scalable for the
phased development of the Kaiser Mead Site. Contributions by
• Significant space available in a single location the port may contribute to the regional economy by adding:
• Proximity to the north-south corridor • Jobs/FTE: 100 Direct, 16 Indirect, 27 Induced
Port Role • Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $5,179,633
• Annual Local Tax Revenues: $385,747
The proposed port would be a valuable development partner for
the Kaiser Mead site and could help coordinate infrastructure • 150,000 SF of new development (industrial)
expansion and inter-local agreements to provide basic utilities. • Secondary industrial development and service businesses
The port could support the Kaiser Mead Development by:
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DEER PARK BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL CENTER
Illustrative Project Story
The first phase (Phase 1) of the Deer Park Business and Industrial
Center (B&I Center) is currently under construction and upon
completion the property will be one of the newest industrial parks in
Spokane County. The 144 acre site will feature "all weather" roads,
sidewalks, water and sewer, pedestrian lighting and will offer full
utilities. The project has been in the works for some time but Phase
1 has recently moved forward with funding assistance for backbone _$' _ .--- „ ,,
infrastructure provided by a USEDA grant. The City has had several ;4'1E'
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businesses interested in the B&I Center, but only lacked the funding ,}=ig
to prepare the lots for final development. The Port could facilitate
development of early phase infrastructure in partnership with the ... T
City and also invest in vertical facilities at the B&I Center.
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community have sent inquiries to the City of Deer Park every year, _ +; - =�-
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business expansion or investment in the property. The City of Deer 4 .
Park has struggled to fund the backbone infrastructure necessary7
to prepare the B&I Center for business entry and final development
of individual lots. The USEDA grant has allowed the City to advance s
the first phase but subsequent phases will face the same funding a.
challenges. In addition, the City has very limited resources to market ; mi•mme, • ._•
the B&I Center or provide any catalyzing agent. '` �,'` r i,rr*�' —
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32 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• City-provided sanitary sewer and water service Direct investment in infrastructure and vertical facilities by the
proposed port at the Deer Park Business and Industrial Center is
• Approximately 2 miles from US-395 NAFTA corridor expected to contribute to the regional economy by adding:
• Adjacent to the Deer Park Airport • A master planned 144-acre business and industrial
• Opportunities for aerospace manufacturing industry clusters development
• Located adjacent to an existing cluster of successful light • An incubator space where small industrial or manufacturing
industrial businesses including steel fabrication, timber businesses can lease a space configured to their specific
supply, and truss manufacturing needs
• Jobs/FTE: 479 Direct, 105 Indirect, 173 Induced
Port Role • Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $33,430,579
The proposed port possesses the tools necessary to design, • Annual Local Tax Revenues: $1 ,293,518
fund, market, and execute the vision for the Deer Park Business • Consider additional aeronautical uses
and Industrial Center. The port could support the City of Deer
Park project by:
• Entering into a long-term lease with the City .,-.;
• Designing, financing, and building critical infrastructure -- ,'�;,:1 -z�.T ,�`- ,
• Building and leasing light industrial real estate s i ?
• Supporting City staff in obtaining additional funding for i-_-2,-, -
infrastructure improvements and furnish frontage funding
as a developer entering the business park
• Develop an early stage incubator that would help catalyze k -`�
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BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS
THE YARD
Illustrative Project Story
Over the past several years, the City of Spokane and the Northeast
Public Development Authority (NEPDA) have focused on the
redevelopment of the Hillyard Industrial Area (THE YARD) – a 500-
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acre area zoned for heavy and light industrial uses. Access to THE
YARD is through Francis Ave or Wellesley Ave from the west and
Highway 395 and Freya Street from the north and south. THE YARD
is well situated to support businesses that serve local, regional,
national, and international markets and it is located just three miles0 --__- .„------
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from Spokane's downtown. The City offers enhanced permitting «��
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assistance for businesses developing in THE YARD and there is a �
strong commitment by the city to invest in area infrastructure. THE
YARD is a prime opportunity for small and medium size business to
grow and thrive. It offers many advantages including connections
with the US 395 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
corridor, BNSF rail access, availability of a T-1 freight route, and
affordable properties.
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environmental impacts that create both actual remediation needs IV
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and perceived stigma that can be challenges to redevelopment. - iiikaj
The construction of the US 395 corridor may require realignment (Li , i{ GE-nem l Commercial
of utilities and roads internal to THE YARD which presents an "t�'andC°rrid°r
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34 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• NEPDA is dedicated to advocate for and assist parties A partnership of NEPDA, the City and the Spokane Port Authority
interested in locating in THE YARD along with permitting dedicated to the redevelopment of catalyst sites in The Yard will
assistance offered by City of Spokane contribute to the regional economy by adding:
• Programs and incentives available: • Up to 500 acres of land prepared for industrial development:
— Empowerment Zone for lease or purchase
— Community Empowerment Zone • Remediated and ready to develop brownfield sites
— Historically Underutilized Business Zone
— Brownfield Redevelopment Opportunity Zone (ROZ) • Jobs/FTE: 100 Direct, 16 Indirect, 27 Induced
• Completion of the US395 NAFTA corridor includes two • Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $5,179,633
interchanges that will provide rapid access to Interstate-90 • Annual Local Tax Revenues: $529,792
in addition to the existing BNSF Rail Service • 150,000 SF of new development (industrial)
• Priority infrastructure projects identified by Area Wide
Planning
Port Role YARD
The Port of Spokane has the resources and tools to improve the p
viability of the YARD.
• Create an industrial development district and levy to fund
critical infrastructure for catalyst properties and expedite
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• Forge public-private partnerships to help businesses locate S-OKA 11 " '
to or expand operations in The Yard
• Identify sites that qualify under the ROZ and initiate . 1
remediation and redevelopment
• Consider joint ventures with business on land and facility
development
• Acquire property, then build and lease speculative or "build- a f ±500 Industrial Acres
to-suit" facilities 4
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BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 35
LIBERTY LAKE SMART TECH CAMPUS
Illustrative Project Story - "'
The Liberty Lake Smart Tech Campus will offer development space !¢
catering specifically to high-tech businesses looking for more of a1111-
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campus setting and feel. The campus will embody the ideals of a
"live, work, play" community with significant green space, trails and a .111 ' ! A
outdoor gathering areas. The ideal development within the campus .. iii, ,
will demonstrate first-rate curb appeal, dedicated building facades
and private parking. Spaces will be fully configurable to each tenants'
needs from light-industrial to high-tech manufacturing with ample `
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room for office space throughout. The City of Liberty Lake currently \
has several businesses that may be interested in expanding into the _ ,
campus. The proposed port could facilitate development of early 1114 -
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phase infrastructure in partnership with the City and also invest in
vertical facilities.
Existing Barriers : . -
The City has properties available for new industrial and commercial --- -4--1.- lit "
development but has struggled with increasing congestion, _, _.;. <►"
challenging roadway geometrics, and limited street access and {� * {- "--I.:
connectivity to Interstate-90. The City has been proactive in -r Liberty Lake
outreach with WSDOT and has performed several studies intended to ir' ,, t - .-. ~ ' 1
inform and then catalyze improvements to the existing I-90 access `
locations but has met resistance with alternatives proposed. There �"� — . - '
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are large tracts of bare land that are not appealing for development et.
until access is improved and congestion is reduced. �z a
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Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• Full City of Liberty Lake services available and adjacent to The port will have a profound positive effect on the development
Interstate-90 of a smart-tech campus in Liberty Lake. The campus is expected
• Opportunity for high-tech manufacturing and light-industry to contribute to the regional economy by adding:
clusters • A Master Planned light-industrial and commercial campus
Upscale area with living costs well below national average catering to an important sector of the market that isn't
• over-saturated in the inland northwest
and many amenities
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• An organized, planned, and managed campus that will Installation of a new I-90 interchange at Henry Road
preserve integrity of the campus plan • A technology incubator space where start-ups or small
• A focus on product advancement and innovation with the companies can lease a space configured for their needs
room and setting for a corporate or regional administration • Jobs/FTE: 300 Direct, 96 Indirect, 145 Induced
presence
• Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $24,095,858
Port Role • Annual Local Tax Revenues: $1 ,199,972
The proposed port can partner with the City to design and • 60,000 SF of new development (office)
construct portions of the Smart Tech Campus. The port could
be an investor in the basic infrastructure, early phase incubator All Within a 20-Minute Drive from Liberty Lake
type vertical construction, and land acquisition. The port could '�- 'r*anp 1)
support the City by:
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• Advancing the Smart Tech Campus by leveraging support 4 -
with WSDOT for improvements to I-90 access 0
• Designing, financing, and building backbone infrastructure _ j 'Y ° ' Dalton s4
necessary to begin vertical construction '-' '`FIS' '` W ( est i
• Considering property acquisition ¢ iAb �� f�o�ur ",
• Building and leasing real estate including an early stage �,, ; + z ai '� my Lake
incubator that would help catalyze development
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BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 37
CENTENNIAL PARK
Illustrative Project Story �, _� i
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The City of Spokane Valley is a community of 93,000. The Valley is _ :,� j �� ---"- • r
a gateway for commerce bracketing Interstate-90 for several miles. .�— ?3e6 --L--- - —
The Valley has a strong retail and commercial presence as well as ran('; s •r A/, V grAlgOrm°°" IQ�
long-term, large-scale industrial developments but lacks shovel- ,,,,„„,„,17.5. r m fe,o . „J 4,,A
ready property for any new industrial development. There are large a./ ..:, - !
tracts of bare land available in an area referred to as "Centennial Park" _ ___` , /. �� ,
; rttnitiatevpmerov://,5
ts is not installed. The City lacks the resources to fund and - L'' --____---_L--- r ;7"/ ,11,.,,A, "/ .:1411; /-.
construct the infrastructure. LL
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The most significant barrier to new industrial development in I- , __ -�'
Spokane Valley is the lack of large parcels that are considered shovel - '
ready. The City doesn't have the funding to design and build the
infrastructure to support industrial development at the Centennial
Park site. In addition, at the intersection of Barker Road and Trent Infrastructure Improvements 2013 Estimates
Avenue, an overpass is required to separate a grade railroad crossing Roadways (new) $ 2,500,000
to mitigate a failing intersection and safety issues. The costs for Domestic Water $ 600,000
necessary infrastructure improvements may reach $40 million.
Sanitary Sewer $ 4,000,000
Roadways (removal & replacement) $ 3,500,000
Barker Road Overpass $ 29,200,000
Total Costs (2013 estimate) $ 39,800,000
38 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• Adjacent rail service provided by BNSF and Union Pacific Provide outreach to the railroad and WSDOT to accomplish
• Approximately 500 acres available in one location with transportation improvements required for the development.
many contiguous parcels Design and build underground utilities in a stepwise approach
that prepares properties for development in an efficient manner.
• Proximity to a large, successful industrial park, an Regional benefits may include:
international airport, major commerce corridor, and I-90
• New heavy and light industrial zoned property close to two
• Full utilities available (including fiber) major regional transportation corridors
• No city property tax increase in the last 7 years and no • Jobs/FTE: 750 Direct, 122 Indirect, 201 Induced
business and occupation tax, personal tax, or corporate tax
• Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $38,847,247
Port Role
• Annual Local Tax Revenues: $3,181 ,068
The general lay of the land is conducive to breaking the proposed
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development into phases. The proposed port is well positioned 1 ,250,000 SF of new development
to help develop a phasing strategy and partner with the Cityi- __
to conduct stakeholder outreach, design new infrastructure � `E ..
and forge agreements to provide basic utilities. The port could u,
support the Centennial Park development by: a '=
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• Considering property acquisition or joint private-public 4� EuelidAve 4 _
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BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 39
CHENEY INCUBATOR PROJECT
Illustrative Project Story
The City of Cheney is home to Eastern Washington University, which 4 111V-
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enrolls over 13,000 students annually. With a total of six major
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education institutions and many talented professionals in the region
the City is interested in developing a high-tech incubator space that
would provide the ideal ecosystem for innovation and development of (1::_i.'_,_
heney
new commerce. An incubator space would be an attractive additionto available commercial space in Cheney and would offer a creative -,;��
nexus for students, faculty and design professionals in Spokane ...,:-...-L
County. The proposed port could acquire some of the property, _: ..
design and build the incubator space in concert with the City.
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The City has identified that the chief barrier to the siting, design ,._---
and
�and construction of an incubator is a lack of funding. The City owns - .
a portion of the industrial lots but lacks the resources for vertical
construction. In addition to the funding constraints it is difficult for
the City to effectively market a high-tech incubator across the region. ` r ,
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40 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• Available land near the EWU campus Construction of the Cheney Incubator by the port is expected to
contribute to the regional economy by adding:
• Full services can be provided by the City
• A specialty incubator space for lease
• Opportunity to develop the incubator in the Cheney
Industrial Park • Significant opportunities for start-ups and small, high-tech
commercial enterprises
• Six major education institutions in the region with over
90,000 students enrolled • Funding opportunities and entrepreneurial resources that
accelerate growth and profitability for new businesses
• Synergy with aeronautical, transit and medical technology through the Incubator
• Jobs/FTE: 125 Direct, 66 Indirect, 50 Induced
Port Role
• Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $9,408,509
The proposed port can take a lead role in developing a high-tech
incubator in Cheney. The port can facilitate the project by: • Annual Local Tax Revenues: $549,422
• Entering into a long-term lease with the City • 25,000 SF of new development (office)
• Designing, financing, and constructing the incubator ,
building in coordination with potential stakeholders • '''`
• Identifying incubator partners that may contribute funding
or expertise for the construction or management of the
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• Evaluating and determining regional interest areas to target ' aE
the incubator space toward interested users t, 2
• Recruiting and attracting business and industry _._
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BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS 41
CHENEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
Illustrative Project Story WASHINGTON
The City of Cheney is home to an extraordinarily active rail yard
served by both UP and BNSF rail lines. The City is located on rail 4 Mow?: IDAHOr Spoane .
lines and very near to the International Airport and Interstate-90, p
Sokane
which serve the whole inland northwest. The City has land that is Fabs
available for development but has some challenges with accessibility c-
due to the several at-grade railroad crossings along SR-904. Trainsspoi.o __
that are traveling along the north-south corridor currently block Spokane
all access to the City as they transit through Cheney. The City isw U _, 27u `'}'' `"
interested in relocating the north-south rail corridor to improve - H .-="
freight mobility, decrease congestion and open up an area of vacant _' D '
land for redevelopment as an industrial park. The proposed port
could partner with the Cityto construct the necessaryinfrastructure rueu
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Existing Barriers - - ,.� - - 4:- . . --- —•,
The primary barriers to new industrial development in Cheney relate s _ _� e =
to mobility and a lack of capacity and connectivity. The City is ideally _ _ � - E
located near major overland transportation routes and the regional r::6 �_ — z
air carrier but lacks the road and rail infrastructure necessaryto ..s e�
realize these benefits. The City identified that SR-904 needs to be
widened from the City out to the Interstate and that a realignment of ... •- ' -
the Palouse River and Coulee City rail lines would eliminate a major . -� '— .'-'!-e _ � L
source of congestion and would open up areas of vacant land for
industrial development. The City has been actively seeking funding
for transportation infrastructure improvements for some time ,,
without success and may need assistance securing enough funding
to invest in the basic infrastructure that will inspire additional private - -
party investment. '`
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42 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• Served by SR-904, UP and BNSF Rail Service and close to Creation and build-out of the Cheney Industrial Park by the port
both Interstate-90 and Spokane International Airport is expected to contribute to the regional economy by adding:
• Significant opportunities for expansion of existing rail yards • A Master Planned 130-acre industrial development complete
including an opportunity for a connection between the UP with rail spurs from UP or BNSF
and BNSF on a 68 acre parcel • Improved freight mobility through the corridor
• 4.5 hour drive time to Renton and Everett— important factor • Contiguous access out of Cheney to Spokane area
for the existing 11-hour driver limit rule
• A reduced level of congestion due to railroad crossing
stoppages
Port Role • Jobs/FTE: 100 Direct, 16 Indirect, 27 Induced
The proposed port would have the tools and the incentive • Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $5,179,633
necessary to prepare the plan for development of the industrial
park, acquire the necessary properties, and construct basic • Annual Local Tax Revenues: $336,256
infrastructure. The Port could support the City by: • 120,000 SF of new development
• Designing, financing, and building critical infrastructure
including the relocation of the north-south rail corridor
• Considering property acquisition or joint public-private
partnership
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• Building and leasing industrial real estate in the industrial
development
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• Supporting City staff to obtain additional funding for
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AIRWAY HEIGHTS INDUSTRIAL CENTER
Illustrative Project Story
Airway Heights, located on the West plains at the western edge of
the Spokane Metro Area, is a full-service community and one of the
fastest growing cities in Washington State. Just six miles from the
City of Spokane's downtown, it provides easy access to a variety of — -
transportation networks, has low land prices, and has over 1 ,000 - x
acres of industrial zoned land, much of it undeveloped. For years, the
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City has been working to develop its industrial center, but has run
into issues with the costs associated with extending the necessary
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IRWAY HEIGH
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Existing Barriers
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The Airway Heights Industrial Center is located south of Highway
2. Development here is hampered by a lack of 21st Century
infrastructure,including paved roads,rail spurs,telecommunications,
and water and sewer access. Twenty-First Avenue, an unpaved road,
is the primary east-west route through the area, and is envisioned as
an industrial grade highway 2 bypass for east-west transportation _= ,
and industrial traffic. North-south routes to I-90, south of the City,
need to be improved to better accommodate direct transport and - T -:
commuter access to and from the interstate.
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44 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE P 9-_
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (AWTF) that The build-out of the Airway Heights industrial center by the
reclaims wastewater to a Class A standard and can be Spokane Port Authority is expected to contribute to the regional
reused for irrigation and "greywater" uses economy by adding:
• Easy access to I-90, air, and rail transport facilities. City • "Shovel-ready" sites for industrial development
bounded to south by Geiger Spur • Infrastructure for a marketable industrial center
• 4.5 hour drive time to Renton and Everett, within 11-hour
• Expediting east-west transportation times through
driver rule
development of the 21st Avenue Highway 2 bypass
• Well positioned amongst trucking, logistics, and aerospace • Increased square footage of industrial and manufacturing
manufacturing industry clusters buildings, providing space for secondary industrial business
Port Role • Jobs/FTE: 140 Direct, 23 Indirect, 37 Induced
• Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $7,251 ,486
The proposed port could support Airway Heights industrial
development by: • Annual Local Tax Revenues: $459,638
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• Assisting in planning for infrastructure improvements 180,000 SF of new development (industrial)
• Designing, financing, and building critical infrastructure
necessary to extend full services to available land for
industrial use
• Building and leasing industrial real estate
• Supporting public-private partnerships for infrastructure
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• Recruiting and attracting business and industry
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THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
Illustrative Project Story �.: �
Fifteen years ago,the Spokane community committed to a shared goal: . •. p,. •- _ _ = " ;427�� _
working together to define the vision of The University District. They Ir...,,,..
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developed a plan to build a model that would enhance educational �� �' _
opportunities, increasing the quality of Spokane's existing workforce, ' �- , t � -
and to brand the District as a health and science hub. Fast-forward __ �.,' . -•,. _� _ , .. ,its.... ,
to today where locals can see the progress toward that vision in the • �1
investment in new infrastructure, new vertical construction, and the 1006..11
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institutional partnerships that comprise the District. The University -
District is poised to be a game changer for the community. ; .
One of the drivers of new developments is the University District's .:. \ k
standing as an "innovation partnership zone." Innovation does not _- -' .
come from conventional practices. It is realized in the culture of
innovation of the people embedded in the community and who are .
driven to collaborate. The ultimate potential of the University District 3 .* "
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will only be realized through the networking effects of the individual
institutions, businesses, and greater community.
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Current stakeholders are working on public transportation and •;: { ,�,,:,# -
infrastructure investments which will enhance the District for future ` ' .! f`.
development. The two factors limiting the capacity for private
investment in The University District are the lack of high tech or
Class A office space and the lack of laboratory space. ., , 1- _
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46 BACKGROUND SPOKANE PORT AUTHORITY IMPACTS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS
Strengths and Opportunities Anticipated Outcome
• Proximity to the downtown core Development of catalytic sites in The University District is
• Commercially zoned property available for development expected to contribute to the regional economy by adding:
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• Development incentives such as tax credits and exemptions Commercial and high tech office and laboratory space to
be used by private and public developers
• Full utilities available
• Incubation space where startups can lease a space
• Six higher education institutions in the region with over configured for their needs
90,000 students enrolled producing a professional
workforce for the future • Jobs/FTE: 300 Direct, 164 Indirect, 154 Induced
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• Proximity to interstate, rail and an international airport Total New Annual Payroll Supported: $29,142,758
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• Integrated parking strategy to manage growing needs Annual Local Tax Revenues: $2,224,343
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DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
as of March 15,2017; 11:50 a.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative
To: Council& Staff
From: City Clerk,by direction of City Manager
Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings
March 28,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,March 211
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 17-004 re Reorganization—Mark Calhoun (15 minutes)
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 17-005,Travel Policies—Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
4. Admin Report: Briefing on WCIA—Cary Driskell, and Ann Bennett of WCIA (20 minutes)
5. Admin Report: Special Abatement Process—Erik Lamb,Luis Garcia (15 minutes)
6. Admin Report: Pines Rd Grade Separation Update—Gloria Mantz,John Hohman (10 minutes)
7. Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
8. Info Only: Department Reports [*estimated meeting: 80 minutes]
April 4,2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue,March 281
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Motion Consideration: Euclid and Sullivan Bid Award—Erica Amsden/Gloria Mantz (15 minutes)
2.Motion : Selection of Provider Solid Waste Collection—Erik Lamb,Morgan Koudelka (15 minutes)
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
3. Indiana Preservation Project—Craig Aldworth, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
4. Euclid,Flora to Barker Project—Craig Aldworth, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
5. 9a'Avenue Sidewalk Project—Robert Lochmiller, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
6. City Hall Update—Doug Powell,Jenny Nickerson (5 minutes)
7. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 70 minutes]
April 11,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,April 41
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2.Motion Consideration: Euclid,Flora to Barker Bid Award—Craig Aldworth,Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
3. Admin Report: Wilbur Road Street Vacation—Karen Kendall (10 minutes)
4. Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 30 minutes]
April 18,2017,Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue,April 111
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Motion Consideration: Solid Waste Contract Approval—Erik Lamb,Morgan Koudelka (20 minutes)
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
2. Mission Street Preservation Project—Erica Amsden, Gloria Mantz (15 minutes)
3. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 40 minutes]
April 25,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,April 181
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. First Reading Ordinance for Wilbur Road Street Vacation—Karen Kendall (10 minutes)
3.Motion Consideration: Indiana Preservation Bid Award—Craig Aldworth, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
4. Motion Consideration: 9th Ave Sidewalk Project Bid Award—Robert Lochmiller, Gloria Mantz(10 minutes)
5. Admin Report: City Initiated Street Vacation—Karen Kendall (15 minutes)
6. Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
7. Info Only: Department Reports [*estimated meeting: 55 minutes]
Draft Advance Agenda 3/16/2017 8:03:39 AM Page 1 of 3
May 2,2017, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. fdue Tue,April 251
1. Pines/Grace Project—Craig Aldworth, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
2. Saltese Preservation Project—Robert Lochmiller, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
3. City Hall Update—Doug Powell, Jenny Nickerson (5 minutes)
4. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting 30 minutes]
May 9,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,May 21
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Second Reading Ordinance for Wilbur Road Street Vacation—Karen Kendall (10 minutes)
3. First Reading Ordinance for City—initiated Street Vacation—Karen Kendall (15 minutes)
4. Motion Consideration: Mission St. Preservation Bid Award—Eric Amsden, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
5. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 45 minutes]
May 16,2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue,May 91
1. 2017 Budget Amendment—Chelsie Taylor (25 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 30 minutes]
May 23,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,May 16]
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. PUBLIC HEARING: 2017 Budget Amendment—Chelsie Taylor (25 minutes)
3. First Reading Ordinance Amending 2017 Budget—Chelsie Taylor (15 minutes)
4. Second Reading Ordinance for City-initiated Street Vacation—Karen Kendall (10 minutes)
5.Motion Consideration: Award of Pines/Grace Project Bid—Craig Aldworth, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
6. Motion Consideration: Saltese Preservation Project—Robert Lochmiller, Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
7. Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
8. Info Only: Department Reports [*estimated meeting: 80 minutes]
May 30,2017, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,May 231
1. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
June 6,2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue,May 30]
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Second Reading Ordinance Amending 2017 Budget—Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
3. City Hall Update—Doug Powell,Jenny Nickerson (5 minutes)
4. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 25 minutes]
June 13,2017, Special Mt2,Budget Workshop, 8:30 a.m. Council Chambers [due Mon, June 6]
June 13, 2017, Evening 6:00 Formal Meeting Cancelled
June 20,2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue,June 131
1. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
June 27,2017,Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. fdue Tue,June 201
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1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
3. Info Only: Department Reports
July 4, 2017: no meetingHoliday
July 11,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,July 31
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
July 18,2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue,July 111
1. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
July 25,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,July 18]
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
3. Info Only: Department Reports
*time for public or Council comments not included
OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
8th&McDonald follow-up
CDBG(Public Hearing, Sept/Oct)
Fee Resolution
LTAC (Nov/Dec)
Outside Agencies Presentations(Aug/Sept)
Property Crimes Initiative Grant Continuation
Police Officer Recruitment/Retention/Safety
SCRAPS Update
Second Amendment Sanctuary City
Sex Trafficking in Spokane Valley
Sullivan Bridge
Term Limits
TIP(6-year 2018-2023;Public Hearing, May)
Transportation&Infrastructure
Undergrounding
Utility Facilities in ROW
Washington State: E/W
Zero Tolerance of Crime
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