2023, 07-18 Study Session
AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Remotely via ZOOM Meeting and
In Person at CenterPlace Regional Event Center Great Room
2426 N Discovery Place
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any
subject except agenda action items, as public comments will be taken on those items where indicated. Please
keep comments to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Government. This is not an opportunity for questions
or discussion. Diverse points of view are welcome but please keep remarks civil. Remarks will be limited to
three minutes per person. To comment via zoom: use the link above for oral or written comments as per those
directions. To comment at the meeting in person: speakers may sign in to speak but it is not required. A sign-in
sheet will be provided at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Motion Consideration: Change Order Poe Contract – Bill Helbig
\[public comment opportunity\]
2. Motion Consideration: Grant Agreement Approval for ICSVPAC – Sarah Farr
\[public comment opportunity\]
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
3. SCOPE, Graffiti Update – Erik Lamb, Chris Conway
4. Admin Report: Spokane County Conservation District – Mike Basinger, Vicki Carter
5. Pines/BNSF GSP Update – Gloria Mantz & Erica Amsden
6. Council Goals & Priorities for LTAC – Chelsie Taylor, Sarah Farr
7. Admin Report: CDBG Consortium Update – Erik Lamb
8. Admin Report: 2024 Vehicle/Equipment Requests Update – Bill Helbig
9. Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Council Agenda July 18, 2023 Page 1 of 1
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 18, 2023 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
informationadmin. reportpending legislationexecutive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Street and Stormwater Maintenance & Repair
Services Contract – Amendment #3
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: chapter 39.04 RCW.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
March 10, 2020 Approved execution of the Street & Stormwater Maintenance
Contract.
December 15, 2020 Approved renewal of the Street & Stormwater Maintenance
Contract for 2021.
December 7, 2021 Approved renewal of the Street & Stormwater Maintenance
Contract for 2022.
September 13, 2022 Approved Amendment 2 for Local Street work.
December 13, 2022 Approved renewal of the Street & Stormwater Maintenance
Contract for 2023.
BACKGROUND: This contract, originally executed in 2020, provides for private contracting for
asphalt repair, roadway shoulder repair and grading, gravel road grading, crack sealing, sidewalk
and path repair, guardrail repair, fencing repair, drainage structure repair and installation, curb,
gutter and inlet repair and installation, and other related work.
The City contracted, after appropriate bidding and awarding, with Poe Asphalt for an original
contract amount of $1,500,000. The Council-approved 2023 option year contract amount is
$1,566,980.77.
During 2023, Poe Asphalt has successfully and consistently fulfilled the obligations of the contract
by providing street and stormwater maintenance services to the City. At this time, all work has
been completed and insufficient funds are available within the contract to provide additional
asphalt reconstruction on several local access roads.
The purpose of this Contract Amendment, therefore, is to provide additional contract funds to
complete roadway reconstruction of several failing local access roads that best serve the
residents. The roads under consideration include the following, which are presented in the
attached figure.
Roadway Segment Termini Existing PCI
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Koren Rd Rocky Ridge Dr to 16 Ave 32
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Rocky Ridge Dr South End to 16 Ave 34
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19 Ave East of Rocky Ridge Dr 20
In 2022 and 2023, Avista Corporation has been upgrading their gas services in these roads. Their
work has resulted in a patchwork of failing existing asphalt and new asphalt patches. To provide
the best roadway surfaces possible, City staff believes it is the best interest of the residents and
City to reconstruct the asphalt in totality, rather than have a patchwork of failing and new asphalt.
Avista Corporation concurs with the assessment and has agreed to participate financially in the
roadway reconstructions.
Financially, the estimate for completing the roadway reconstructions on the segments of local
access roads identified is approximately $317,209. Funding participation from the City and Avista
is estimated at $184,793, $132,416 respectively. From the contractual side, the work will be
completed by Poe Asphalt under the City’s contract and Avista Corporation will reimburse the City
for their share. The following is a financial summary of the proposed contract changes.
2023 Contract Amount (Renewal) $ 1,566,980.77
Amendment 3 (This Amendment) $ 317,208.89
Total 2023 Contract Amount $ 1,884,189.66
OPTIONS: 1) Approve the Contract Amendment and proceed with the work, 2) Not approve the
Contract Amendment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve Contract Amendment #3 to Poe
Asphalt Paving Inc. for additional local street reconstruction, resulting in a total contract amount
not to exceed $1,884,189.66, and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the
amendment.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: There are sufficient funds in the Local Street Preservation
dedicated funds within Street Fund #101 for this work.
STAFF CONTACT: Bill Helbig, PE, Community & Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS: Figure – Local Reconstruction
Contract Amendment #3 – Local Streets Reconstruction
CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPOKANE
VALLEY AND Poe Asphalt Paving Inc.
Spokane Valley Contract 19-162.06
For good and valuable consideration, the legal sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, City and the
Poe Asphalt Paving Inc. mutually agree as follows:
1. Purpose: This Amendment is for the Contract for additional street maintenance for local access roadway
work by and between the Parties, executed by the Parties on March 13, 2020, and which terminates on
December 31, 2023. Said contract is referred to as the “Original Contract” and its terms are hereby
incorporated by reference.
2. Original Contract Provisions: The Parties agree to continue to abide by those terms and conditions of the
Original Contractand any amendments thereto which are not specifically modifiedby this Amendment.
3. Amendment Provisions: This Amendment is subject to the following amended provisions, which are
either as follows, or attached hereto as Appendix “A”. All such amended provisions are hereby incorporated
by reference herein and shall control over any conflicting provisions of the Original Contract, including
any previous amendments thereto.
The amount authorized to be expended for 2023 only is increased by an additional $317,208.89 to provide
for additional local street maintenance for the following streets.
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Koren Road from Rocky Ridge Drive to 16 Avenue
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Rock Ridge Drive from 16 Avenue to the South End
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19 Avenue east from Rock Ridge Drive to End
4. Compensation Amendment History: This is Amendment #2 of the Original Contract. The Original
Contract incorporates annual renewals and the 2022 Contract Amount shown was executed on December
8, 2021. The history of amendments to the compensation on the Original Contract and all amendments is
as follows:
Date Contract Amount
2023 Contract Amount 01/01/2023 $ 1,566,980.77
Amendment #2 (This Amendment) To be executed $ 317,208.89
Total Amended 2023 Contract Amount $ 1,884,189.66
The parties have executed this Amendment to the Original Contract this day of July 2023.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY: POE ASPHALT PAVING INC.
John Hohman By: Brian Poe
City Manager Its: President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 18, 2023 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. reportpending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion consideration: Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
(ICSVPAC) Grant Agreement
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council heard numerous administrative reports from July
2021 through May, 2022 on the American Rescue Plan Act and the funding awarded to the City. On May
31, 2022, Council gave consensus to allocate $785,714 of City general fund assistance as a result of the
corresponding amounts allocated under CLFR revenue replacement to aid the Idaho Central Spokane Valley
Performing Arts Center in its construction of a new facility to support economic development efforts and
services to the poor and infirm.
BACKGROUND: On March 11, 2021, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) into
law. ARPA provided for a wide variety of funding for a variety of purposes, including direct assistance to
small businesses, for homeless and affordable housing purposes, and to state and local governments.
Importantly for the City, ARPA established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and
allocated $350 billion to these accounts to assist state and local governments in meeting pandemic response
needs and rebuilding the economy. The City of Spokane Valley has received approximately $16 million
from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (“CLFR”).
One of the categories of allowable uses is to replace lost revenue as a result of the pandemic. The United
States Treasury has provided a formula and guidance on how to calculate lost revenue. Based on the
formula, during 2022 the City calculated approximately $10.8 million of lost revenue. CLFR funds may
be used for any governmental service to replace lost revenue. On May 31, 2022, Council gave consensus
to utilize approximately $10.8 million of its CLFR funds for governmental services to replace lost revenue.
The City has primarily used these funds towards its ongoing law enforcement contract costs. As a result of
replacing that money, the City has identified it will have a corresponding amount of general fund revenue
available for use by City Council towards other projects or community needs.
On May 31, 2022, Council gave consensus to allocate $785,714 of general fund revenue made available
due to the use of CLFR funds towards revenue replacement to support the Idaho Central Spokane Valley
Performing Arts Center in the construction of its new Performing Arts Center. The facility will serve the
public purpose of engaging in economic development. The organization is also committed to providing
access and educational opportunities to those below 80% AMI and youth through reduced fees and
scholarship options.
Staff have negotiated a grant agreement with the Performing Arts Center. The grant agreement awards
money to the Performing Arts Center and obligates the Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts
Center to use the facility for the purposes of providing musical, theatrical, educational, and cultural
programming for the Spokane Valley community over a 20-year term. The term of this agreement
ensures that the City grant funding provided will continue to be used to serve the community over the life
of the facility. The grant agreement also provides for annual reporting of those served and increased
tourism information.
OPTIONS: Move to approve the Grant Agreement with Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts
Center (ICSVPAC) for a $785,714 award and authorize the City Manager or designee to finalize and
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execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and to carry out the terms of the agreement once
executed; or take other action deemed appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve the Grant Agreement with Idaho Central
Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center for a $785,714 award and authorize the City Manager or designee
to finalize and execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and to carry out the terms of the
agreement once executed.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Approximately $16 million added to budget for eligible expenses.
This award will reduce the City’s available general funds provided through the revenue replacement process
of the American Rescue Plan by $785,714.
STAFF CONTACT: Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager; Sarah Farr, Accountant/Budget Analyst
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ATTACHMENTS: Draft Grant Agreement with Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT
Grant Recipient: Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
Performing Arts Center
Project:
$785,714 N/A23-133.00
Award Amount:Project#: Contract#:
Term Period: Effective Date ToDecember 31, 2035
THIS AGREEMENT is a grant agreement entered into between Idaho Central Spokane Valley
Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit organization registered in the State of Washington (the
“Grant Recipient”) and the City of Spokane Valley, a municipal corporation of the State of
Washington (the “City”) (collectively the “Parties”) for the purpose of providing a community
facility serving City residents as described herein.
RECITALS
A. Pursuant to RCW 35.21.703, it is in the public purpose to engage in economic
development and in furtherance of that purpose the City may contract with nonprofit
organizations.
B.Grant Recipient is constructing a 59,000 square foot facility (the “Performing Arts
Center”) to provide musical, theatrical, educational and cultural programming that
celebrates and further develops the artistic talents of the community, and that will serve
as the regional epicenter for all things related to the professional performing arts.
C.Grant Recipient is committed to providing access and educational opportunities to
persons or families with income that does not exceed 80% percent of the area median
income through reduced fees and scholarship options, which aligns with a fundamental
purpose of the City to provide aid to the poor and infirm.
D. The Performing Arts Center and its activities will promote tourism and hotel stays in
Spokane Valley as it is centrally located in the Mirabeau area, near hotels, the Spokane
Valley Mall, and a short distance off of Interstate 90. In 2022, it is estimated that 34
percent of patrons attended programs provided by Grant Recipient from outside the City
and the City of Spokane, and 15 percent attended from outside of Washington State.
E. As detailed above and in the Scope of Work, the Project serves a fundamental
governmental purpose, is a City purpose for which the City is receiving consideration in
the form of community benefits, and is a City purpose in support of the poor or infirm, as
provided in the State constitution.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and other provisions set forth
in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
GRANT AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 Project.
The term “Project” means the design, development and construction of the Facility
described in Exhibit A. Grant Award Funds available pursuant to this Agreement may
only be used for the Project. To complete the Project, Grant Recipient shall use the Grant
Award Funds to design develop, and construct the Facility, consistent with the
requirements set forth in this Agreement and in the following attached exhibits, which are
incorporated herein by reference:
Map of Facility and Location Attached as Exhibit A
Scope of Work Attached as Exhibit B
Project Budget Attached as Exhibit C
Timeline, Milestones, & Performance Metrics Attached as Exhibit D
Insurance Requirements Attached as Exhibit E
Restrictive Covenant Agreement
Attached as Exhibit F
Prevailing Wage Certification
Attached as Exhibit G
1.2 Map of Facility and Location. This Agreement applies to the Project to improve the
facility (“Facility”) which is located at:
13609 E. Mansfield Ave., City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington
See Exhibit A for a depiction of the Facility and a map of specific Facility location and
boundaries.
1.3 Administrator. The City Manager or designee shall administer and be the primary
contact for Grant Recipient throughout the term of this Agreement.
1.4 Scope of Work. Grant Recipient shall provide a scope of work (“Scope of Work”),
attached hereto as Exhibit B, which describes the Project purpose and community
benefits in detail and includes a description of the various design, development,
permitting, and construction milestones required for completion of the Project and
intended use of the Grant Award Funds. Grant Recipient shall apply the funds
received from the City for the Project under this Agreement in accordance with the
Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
1.5 Project Budget. Grant Recipient shall work with the City to develop a final Project
Budget, to be attached hereto as Exhibit C.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE
The Agreement shall be effective upon signature by both Parties (“Effective Date”).
3. TERM
The term (“Term”) of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and end on
December 31, 2035. This Agreement shall remain in effect until such time as it is
amended in writing or terminated as provided herein.
4. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement together with the attached exhibits isthe whole Agreement between the
Parties. This Agreement may be amended only in writing, duly executed by the Parties.
5. NOTICES
Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, all notices or documentation required or
provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be in electronic form and shall be deemed duly
given when received at the addresses below via electronic mail.
IDAHO CENTRAL SPOKANE
THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS
VALLEY CENTER
City Clerk Dr. Marnie Rorholm
10210 East Sprague Avenue P.O. Box 1368
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Spokane Valley, WA 99037
(509) 720-5000 (509) 981-2656
mpatterson@spokanevalleywa.gov marnie@icsvpac.com
Either Party may, at any time, by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other Party to
designate any other notice address.
6. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS
6.1The City may authorize, at the City’s sole discretion, reimbursement of Project-
related costs incurred on or after May 31, 2022 (the date the City Council
approved the Award Amount).
6.2 The City Finance Department will provide instructions outlining the process for
submitting electronic reimbursement requests within 14 days of execution of this
Agreement. The City shall initiate authorization for payment and disbursement of
Grant Award Funds after approval of sufficiently detailed Project-related
invoices, proof of payment, and related documentation submitted by Grant
Recipient to the City Finance Department at
accountspayable@spokanevalleywa.gov. The City will reimburse amounts
determined by the City Manager or designee to be for the purposes of this
Agreement. The City reserves the right to withhold payment under this
Agreement for that portion of the work (if any) which is determined in the
reasonable judgment of the City Manager or designee to be noncompliant with the
purposes of this Agreement, City standards, City Code, and federal or state law.
The City shall make payment to Grant Recipient not more than thirty (30) days
after a complete and accurate invoice and any other required documentation is
received and approved.
6.3Grant Recipient shall submit the final invoice, supporting documentation and any
outstanding deliverables, as specified in the Scope of Work (Exhibit B) and
Project Budget (Exhibit C), within thirty (30) days of the date this Agreement
expires or is terminated. If the Grant Recipient’s final invoice, supporting
documentation and reports are not submitted by that day, the City will be relieved
of all liability for payment to Grant Recipient of that invoice or any subsequent
invoice.
7. GRANT REPORTING
All Grant Award Funds received pursuant to this Agreement must be accounted for
separately from all other Grant Recipient accounts and moneys. Until the Project is
completed, and all proceeds provided pursuant tothis Agreement have been expended,
the Grant Recipient shall provide reports to the City Manager or designee on a schedule
outlined in Exhibit D of this Agreement.
8.COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT
Grant Recipient shall complete the Project described in Section 1.1 and Exhibits A, B
and C of this Agreement on or before December 31, 2024. If Grant Recipient cannot
complete the Project as described on or before this date, the City shall be released from
any obligation to fund the Project, and the City in its sole discretion may reallocate such
funds for other projects.
Pursuant to Section 19, Termination, this Agreement will be terminated if the Grant
Recipient is unable or unwilling to expend the Grant Award Funds for the Project as
provided in this Agreement. The Grant Recipient may not redirect Grant Award Funds
for a purpose other than completion of the Project as described in the Scope of Work in
at Exhibit B.
9.COMMUNICATION AND THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEYMILESTONE
NOTIFICATION
Grant Recipient shall recognize City as a “funder” or for the Project in the following
manner:
9.1 Events: Grant Recipient shall invite and recognize “The City of Spokane Valley”
at all events promoting the Project, and at the final Facility dedication.
9.2 Community Relations: Grant Recipient shall recognize “The City of Spokane
Valley” and the City as a “funder” or in all social media, websites, brochures,
banners, posters, press releases, and other promotional material related to the
Project.
9.3 The City of Spokane Valley Notification: Grant Recipient shall notify the
Manager or designee 30 days prior to any major milestone, such as a
groundbreaking or opening dates for the Facility.
9.4 Signage: Grant Recipient shall recognize “The City of Spokane Valley” on any
signage as “funder” or of the Project/Facility. Grant Recipient is required to
obtain approval from the City Manager or designee to use the City logo on any
signage and communications. If approved, the appropriate City logo will be
provided by the City.
10. DISPOSITION OF REMAINING GRANT AWARD FUNDS
Any Grant Award proceeds in excess of those required to be provided by the City for the
actualcosts of the Project shall remainwith theCityfor use inits sole discretion.
11. PUBLIC ACCESS; PUBLIC PURPOSES
The Grant Award is provided to Grant Recipient for the Project for the purpose of
building an approximately 59,000 square foot Performing Arts Center to provide musical,
theatrical, educational and cultural programming for the Spokane Valley community.
Therefore, Grant Recipient and any successor in interest agree to maintain the Facility for
performing arts center purposes as set forth in Restrictive Covenant Agreement set forth
at Exhibit F. The Facility shall be open and accessible to the public at reasonable hours
and times. Grant Recipient shall notify the public of the availability of use by posting and
updating that information on its website and by maintaining at entrances and/or other
locations openly visible signs with such information. Fees for use of the Facility shall be
no greater than those generally charged by public operators of similar facilities in the
City.
The Grant Award will not be used to pay costs of any facility, place or building to be
used primarily for sectarian instruction or study or as a place for devotional activities or
religious worship. If the Grant Award is used to pay costs of a mixed-use facility that is
used in part for sectarian instruction or study or as a place for devotional activities or
religious worship, the Grant Award shall be applied to, and shall not exceed, the portion
of the costs that can be allocated to other activities, such as community center activities.
These restrictions apply to all grantees, not just faith-based organizations. If the Grant
Award is used to pay costs of a mixed-use facility that includes both community or public
uses and private commercial uses, the Grant Award shall be applied to, and shall not
exceed, the portion of the costs that can be allocated to community and other public uses,
such as community center activities.
Notwithstanding temporary closure for required maintenance or repairs, the minimum
period of time Grant Recipient must ensure the Project is available for its public purpose
is for twenty (20) years from Facility completion. If the Facility is retired or otherwise
removed from use before the end of the 20-year period, then in addition to pursuing any
remedies under the executed and recorded Restrictive Covenant Agreement attached
hereto as Exhibit F, the City may require the Grant Recipient to reimburse the City for
the Grant Award Funds plus 12% interest from the date of the Grant Award calculated
based on the City’s cost of funds. This right of recoupment is in addition to all other
remedies available under law and equity. Grant Recipient’s duties under this Section
11, and the Restrictive Covenant Agreement will survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement.
12. COVENANTS
Upon completion of construction of the Facility, but no later than 30 days after issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy, Grant Recipient shall record the executed Restrictive
Covenant Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit F.
13. CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY
13.1 Capital Improvements.
Grant Recipient shall design, develop, and construct the Facility, features, and
amenities in accordance with all applicable design(s), timelines, restrictions,
environmental considerations, permitting determinations, neighborhood impact
mitigations, and all other legal requirements. All contracted work by Grant
Recipient, its agents, representatives, or subcontractors, shall be bonded and
properly insured to ensure the complete and safe design and construction of all
facilities, features, and amenities. As between Grant Recipient and the City, Grant
Recipient will be solely responsible to comply with all applicable authorities and
to obtain all necessary permits, approvals, and endorsements for the Project.
13.2 Warranties.
With respect to all warranties, express or implied, for work performed or
materials supplied in connection with the Project, Grant Recipient shall:
Obtain all warranties, express or implied, that would be given in normal
commercial practice from suppliers, manufacturers, contractors or installers;
Require all warranties be executed, in writing;
Be responsible to enforce any warranty of a contractor, subcontractor,
manufacturer, or supplier.
If, within an applicable warranty period, any part of the Facility or work
performed to construct the Facility is found not to conform to specifications,
permit requirements, or industry standard, Grant Recipient shall correct it
promptly.
13.3Right to Inspect Construction.
City personnel or agents may inspect the Project work at any time provided that
such persons observe due regard for workplace safety and security. Grant
Recipient specifically understands, acknowledges, and agrees that at a minimum,
the City will inspect the Facility construction project before final completion of
the Facility.
13.4 Design.
Grant Recipient has retained a licensed architect and/or licensed professional
engineer, registered in the State of Washington, who will prepare a Project design
for the Facility and exterior landscaping, which visually blends with the setting.
13.5 Alteration of Site or Facility after Construction.
After the Facility is completed and accepted by Grant Recipient and the City as
defined herein, Grant Recipient will not make any material alteration to the
Facility without express, written consent of the City.
13.6 Development and Construction Fees and Expenses.
Grant Recipient will be responsible to obtain and pay for all necessary permits,
fees, and expenses associated with the Project.
13.7 Public Works Laws.
The City is providing funds to reimburse eligible costs up to a fixed Grant Award
amount. Grant Recipient (and not the City) is responsible for design, development
and construction of the Project and for all construction costs and risks, including
all construction cost overruns. In no event shall the City be responsible for any
costs associated with the construction of the Project. As owner of the property,
Grant Recipient bears all ownership risks and responsibilities.
The Grant Recipient certifies that all contractors and subcontractors performing
work on the Project shall be paid prevailing wages in compliance with state
Prevailing Wages on Public Works, Chapter 39.12 RCW. The Grant Recipient
shall maintain records sufficient to evidence compliance with Chapter 39.12
RCW, and shall make such records available for the City’s review upon request.
Grant Recipient shall select Contractor(s) that are licensed contractors, where
feasible shall use reasonable and practicable efforts to utilize a competitive public
bidding process, and shall require adequate retainage and bonding. Grant
Recipient will indemnify and defend the City should it be sued or made the
subject of an administrative investigation or hearing for a violation of such laws,
regulations, and ordinances in connection with the improvements.
13.8 Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance.
Grant Recipient shall maintain, and/or require its Contractor(s) to maintain the
minimum scope and limits of insurance as required in Exhibit E – Insurance
Requirements.
14. INTERNAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Grant Recipient shall establish and maintain a system of accounting and internal controls
sufficient to comply, and demonstrate compliance, with all financial, reporting, record
keeping and other requirements under this Agreement.
15. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
15.1 Grant Recipient shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel,
property, financial, Project records, and Agreement deliverables, to ensure proper
accounting for all Grant Award Funds and compliance with this Agreement
15.2 These records shall be maintained for six (6) years after the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement.
16. RIGHT TO INSPECT
The City reserves the right to review and approve the performance of Grant Recipient
with regard to this Agreement, and, at its sole discretion, to inspect or audit the Grant
Recipient’s records regarding this Agreement and the Project upon seventy-two (72)
hours’ notice during normal business hours.
17. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Grant Recipient shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations in
using funds provided by the City and in completing the Project and providing
programming at the Project, including, without limitation, those relating to providing
programming on a nondiscriminatory basis, providing a safe working environment to
employees and, specifically, the requirements of the Washington Industrial Safety and
Health Act (WISHA). The Grant Recipient specifically agrees to comply and pay all
costs associated with achieving such compliance without notice from the City; and
further agrees that the City does not waive this Section by giving notice of demand for
compliance in any instance. The Grant Recipient shall indemnify and defend the City
should it be sued or made the subject of an administrative investigation or hearing for a
violation of such laws related to this Agreement.
18. CORRECTIVE ACTION
18.1 If the City determines that a breach of contract has occurred or does not approve of
the Grant Recipient’s performance, it will give the Grant Recipient written
notification of unacceptable performance. Grant Recipient will then take corrective
action within a reasonable period of time, as may be defined by the City in its sole
discretion in its written notification to Grant Recipient.
18.2 The City may withhold any payment owed Grant Recipient until the City is satisfied
that corrective action has been taken or completed.
19. TERMINATION
19.1 If the termination results from acts or omissions of Grant Recipient, including but not
limited to misappropriation, nonperformance of required services, or fiscal
mismanagement, Grant Recipient shall return to the City immediately any funds,
misappropriated or unexpended, which have been paid to Grant Recipient by the City.
19.2 Any City obligations under this Agreement beyond the current appropriation
biennium are conditioned upon the City Council's appropriation of sufficient funds to
support such obligations. If the Council does not approve such appropriation, then
this Agreement will terminate automatically at the close of the current budget period.
19.3 The Agreement will be terminated if the Grant Recipient is unable or unwilling to
expend the Grant Award Funds as specified in Section 1 and Exhibits B and C, or
upon reimbursement by the Grant Recipient to the City of all unexpended proceeds
provided by the City pursuant to this Agreement and payment of all amounts due
pursuant to Section 6.
20. FUTURE SUPPORT; UTILITIES AND SERVICE
The City makes no commitment to support the Project or Facility contracted for herein
and assumes no obligation for future support of the Projector Facility contracted for
herein except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Grant Recipient understands,
acknowledges, and agrees that the City shall not be liable to pay for or to provide any
utilities or services in connection with the Project or Facility contemplated herein.
21. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION
Grant Recipient shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City and
its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss,
costs, attorney's fees, costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature
whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors, or
omissions in the services provided by Grant Recipient, its agents, subcontractors,
subconsultants, and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the
limitations provided below.
However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is
subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily
injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent
negligence of Grant Recipient and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers, Grant Recipient’s liability, including the duty and cost to defend, hereunder
shall be only to the extent of Grant Recipient’s negligence. It is further specifically and
expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes Grant
Recipient’s waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51, RCW, solely for the
purpose of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties.
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement. Grant Recipient’s duties under this Section 21 will survive the expiration
or earlier termination of this Agreement.
Grant Recipient shall include the two paragraphs above in any contracts with
Contractor(s) for the Project, indemnifying and holding harmless the City, substituting
references to Grant Recipient with references to Contractor(s).
22. NONDISCRIMINATION
In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement, there shall
be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex,
race, color, marital status, national origin, religious affiliation, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression or age except minimum age and retirement
provisions, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification.
23. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Grant Recipient shall take appropriate steps to ensure that neither the Grant Recipient nor
any Grant Recipient staff is placed in a position where, in the reasonable opinion of the
City, there is or may be an actual conflict, or a potential conflict, between the pecuniary
or personal interests of the Grant Recipient and the duties owed to the City under the
provisions of the Agreement. Grant Recipientwill notify the City without delay giving
full particulars of any such conflict of interest which may arise.
24. POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED
None of the funds, materials, property, or services provided directly or indirectly under
this Agreement shall be used for any partisan political activity or to further the election or
defeat of any candidate for public office.
25. PROJECT MAINTENANCE; EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND
OWNERSHIP
A. As between the City and Grant Recipient, Grant Recipient shall be responsible to
operate and maintain the completed Facility at its own sole expense and risk. Grant
Recipient shall maintain the completed Facility in good working condition consistent
with applicable standards and guidelines. Grant Recipient understands, acknowledges,
and agrees that the City is not responsible to operate or to maintain the Facility in any
way.
B. Grant Recipient shall be responsible for all property purchased pursuant to this
Agreement, including the proper care and maintenance of any equipment.
C. Grant Recipient shall establish and maintain inventory records and transaction
documents (purchase requisitions, packing slips, invoices, receipts) of equipment and
materials purchased with Grant Award Funds. Grant Recipient’s duties under this
Section shall survive the expiration of this Agreement and remain in effect for the
period set forth in Section 15.
26. ASSIGNMENT
Grant Recipient shall not assign any portion of rights and obligations under this
Agreement or transfer or assign any claim arising pursuant to this Agreement without the
written consent of the City. Grant Recipient must seek such consent in writing not less
than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of any proposed assignment.
27. WAIVER OF BREACH OR DEFAULT
Waiver of breach of any provision in this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver
of any subsequent breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of
the Agreement unless stated to be such through written approval by the City, which shall
be attached to the original Agreement. Waiver of any default shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of any subsequent defaults.
28. TAXES
Grant Recipient agrees to pay on a current basis all taxes or assessments levied on its
activities and property, including, without limitation, any leasehold excise tax due under
RCW Chapter 82.29A; PROVIDED, however, that nothing contained herein will modify
the right of the Grant Recipient to contest any such tax, and Grant Recipient shall not be
deemed to be in default as long as it will, in good faith, be contesting the validity or
amount of any such taxes.
29. WASHINGTON LAW CONTROLLING; WHERE ACTIONS BROUGHT
This Agreement is entered into in Spokane County, Washington. Disputes between City
and Grant Recipient shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in
Spokane County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grant Recipient agrees that it may, at
City’s request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between City and any
third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to Grant
Recipient’s services or other actions under this Agreement. Grant Recipient further
agrees that the Arbitrator(s)’ decision therein shall be final and binding on Grant
Recipient and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction
thereof. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement
shall be entitled to its attorney’s fees and costs of such litigation (including expert witness
fees).
30.PUBLIC DOCUMENT
This Agreement will be considered a public document and will be available for
inspection and copying by the public.
31. LEGAL RELATIONS
Nothing contained herein will make, or be deemed to make, City and Grant Recipient a
partner of one another, and this Agreement will not be construed as creating a partnership
or joint venture. Nothing in this Agreement will create, or be deemed to create, any right,
duty or obligation in any person or entity not a party to it. It is understood and agreed that
Grant Recipient shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of
City, that City is interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control
the particular manner, method, scope, and means in which the services are performed is
solely within the sole and absolute discretion of Grant Recipient. Any and all Grant
Recipient employees who provide services to City under this Agreement shall be deemed
employees solely of Grant Recipient. Grant Recipient shall be solely responsible for the
conduct and actions of all its employees under this Agreement and any liability that may
attach thereto.
32. PERMITS AND LICENSES
Grant Recipient shall complete theProject in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulatory requirements including environmental considerations, permitting
determinations, and other legal requirements. All activities shall be performed by Grant
Recipient at its sole expense and liability. Grant Recipient shall, at its sole cost and
expense, apply for, obtain and comply with all necessary permits, licenses and approvals
required for the Project.
33. INTERPRETATION OF CITYRULES AND REGULATIONS
If there is any question regarding the interpretation of any City rule or regulation, the City
decision will govern and will be binding upon the Grant Recipient.
34.PUBLIC RECORDS. The Parties agree that all records of Grant Recipient prepared
pursuant to this Agreement, and which are owned, used, or retained by the City, are
public records under the Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW) and may be subject to
disclosure unless a statutory exemption applies. The City agrees not to intentionally
waive any statutory exemptions from disclosure available for such records under the
Public Records Act. The City shall, if possible, notify Grant Recipient before any
disclosure, and provide Grant Recipient an opportunity to intervene through judicial
process to resist release of such records. The City agrees not to object to Grant Recipient
intervention in any judicial proceeding in which Grant Recipient resists release of the
records. The City shall have no duty to resist release of any public records created
pursuant to this Agreement, except to provide notice to Grant Recipient of the request for
and disclosure of such records as previously described. All annual reports and other
related documents identified in this Agreement prepared by Grant Recipient pursuant to
this Agreement and provided to the City are and shall be the property of City, and may be
subject to disclosure pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW or other applicable public record
laws. The written, graphic, mapped, photographic, or visual documents prepared by
Grant Recipient pursuant to this Agreement and provided to the City shall, unless
otherwise provided, be deemed the property of City. City shall be permitted to retain
these documents, including reproducible camera-ready originals of reports, reproduction
quality mylars of maps, and copies in the form of computer files, for the City’s use. City
shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, in
whole or in part, any reports, data, drawings, images, or other material prepared pursuant
to this Agreement for the City, provided that Grant Recipient shall have no liability for
the use of Grant Recipient’s work product outside of the scope of its intended purpose.
Grant Recipient may, from time-to-time, receive information which is deemed by City to
be confidential. Grant Recipient shall not disclose such information without the prior
express written consent of City or upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
35. BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Grant Recipient shall register with the City as a business prior to commencement of work
under this Agreement if it has not already done so.
36. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including its attachments, constitutes the entire Agreement between the
City and Grant Recipient. It supersedes all other agreements and understandings between
them, whether written, oral or otherwise.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the first date
written.
The City of Spokane Valley Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing
Arts Center
Title _______________________________ Title _____________________________
Date _________________________________ Date _____________________________
Exhibit A- Map of Facility/Location
The Performing Arts Center is located at 13609 E. Mansfield Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99216.
The site is located just off the I-90 corridor between Evergreen and Sullivan, in the new Mirabeau
neighborhood, next door to the east of the Tru by Hilton. It is a centrally located five-acre parcel,
on the last piece of undeveloped riverfront property in the City of Spokane Valley.
Exhibit B- Scope of Work
I.INTRODUCTION
Grant Recipient will design and construct the Performing Arts Center.
II. OBJECTIVES
The Performing Arts Center will house musical, theatrical, educational, and cultural
programming that celebrates and further develops the artistic talents of the community, and
that will serve as the regional epicenter for all things related to the professional performing
arts. Grant Recipient is committed to providing access and educational opportunities to those
below 80% AMI and youth through reduced fees and scholarship options.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Performing Arts Center is approximately 59,000 square feet, including a 480+ seat Main
Stage, a 200 seat Studio Theatre (with flexible seating), and a third floor event space with
caterer’s kitchen for upwards of 400 people. In addition, the Performing Arts Center will
have four soundproofed practice rooms for music instruction (one is a recording studio), full
fly-system, hydraulic grid-system trap room beneath the main stage, spacious scenic and
costume shops, rehearsal room and dance space, a large box office serving both performing
spaces, three permanent and multiple portable concession/bars, green rooms and dressing
rooms for both performance spaces, two “star” dressing rooms, offices, meeting room, three
lobby spaces, and over 4,000 sq. ft. of storage.
IV. CONSIDERATION/PUBLIC BENEFIT
In consideration for the Award Amount, Grant Recipient agrees to provide the following public
benefits at the Performing Arts Center.
a. Provide programming at the Performing Arts Center on or before December 31, 2024;
b. Operate the Performing Arts Center for the public purposes identified by this
Agreement for a twenty (20) year period, as provided in the Restrictive Covenant
Agreement; and
c. Starting in 2025, provide scholarship opportunities or reduced fees in events, summer
camps, and other educational opportunities to those otherwise eligible who are
individuals and families with household incomes at or below 80% of the area median
income.
Exhibit C- Project Budget
Financing Summary:
Initial investment for land$1,750,000
Capital support income $24,700,000
Future campaign contributions $21,550,000
Total Source of Funds $48,000,000
Sources of Capital
Bank Loans
State Bank Northwest Secured as needed –Greg Deckard, CEO
Idaho Central Credit Union Secured as needed –Brenda Worrell, CEO
Total Bank Loans Secured as needed
Construction and permanent financing has been arranged through State Bank Northwest
(primary lender), and Idaho Central Credit Union (secondary lender). The initial construction
loan will be a multiple advance, non-revolving line of credit with monthly construction draws
and interest only payments for two years. At the maturity of the construction line of credit,
the balance will be termed out over a 20-year amortization, with monthly principal and
interest payments. As large grants and capital contributions are received, the monthly
payment will be reduced to retain the original amortization after the principal balance is
reduced.
Purchase of land (complete) $1,750,000
Construction cost$32,700,000
Capital Campaign expense & FFE$3,300,000
Insurance, Construction Overhead, Taxes $7,900,000
Architectural Drawings/Plans (complete) 2,300,000
Total Buildings/Real Estate $48,000,000
Total Construction Costs
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment List (FFE)
Lobby Furniture and Office Equipment $57,500
Equipment – Lighting and Sound add-on’s$57,500
Equipment Music and instruments$57,500
Scene Shop Machinery $23,000
Other - Costumes and Supplies $34,500
Total Capital Equipment $230,000
Exhibit D- Timeline, Milestones & Performance Metrics
I. PROJECT TIMELINE, MILESTONES
Facility completion: seeking occupancy May 31, 2024
Programming commencing:
Conservatory (theatre education classes) begin June 2024
Ribbon-cutting, June 20, 2024 (first day of summer)
Grand Opening July 26, 2024 with the first production on the Main Stage running 4 weeks.
II. PERFORMANCE METRICS
Grant Recipient shall deliver the following reports to the City related to the construction of and
programming at the Performing Arts Center:
a. During construction of the Facility, \[quarterly\] reports on construction progress.
b. Annually, starting in 2026 and continuing to 2035, a report regarding Performing Arts Center
programming for the previous year to include the number of reduced fees or scholarships
awarded to those who are individuals and families with household incomes at or below 80% of
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the area median income. This report shall be submitted to the City by March 31subsequent to
the end of the calendar year being reported.
c. Annually, starting in 2026 and continuing through 2035, a report on the number of patrons
attending all events, including the number of patrons that traveled more than 50 miles, or
traveled from outside of the State of Washington to utilize the Performing Arts Center. This
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report shall be submitted to the City by March 31 subsequent to the end of the calendar year
being reported.
Exhibit E- Insurance Requirements
Grant Recipient shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of
the work hereunder by Grant Recipient, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Grant Recipient’s required insurance shall be of the types and
coverages as stated below:
i. Commercial general liability insurance shall be at least as broad as ISO occurrence form
CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, stop-gap independent
contractors and personal injury, and advertising injury. City shall be named as an
additional insured under Grant Recipient’s commercial general liability insurance policy
with respect to the work performed for the City using an additional insured endorsement at
least as broad as ISO CG 20 26.
ii. Workers’ compensation coverage as required by the industrial insurance laws of the
State of Washington.
iii. Professional liability insurance appropriate to Grant Recipient’s profession.
B. Minimum Amounts of Insurance. Grant Recipient shall maintain the following insurance limits:
i. Commercial general liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$2,000,000 each occurrence, and $2,000,000 general aggregate.
i. Professional liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $2,000,000 per
claim and $2,000,000 policy aggregate limit.
C. Other Insurance Provisions. Grant Recipient’s policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain,
the following provisions for automobile liability and commercial general liability insurance:
i. Grant Recipient’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the City.
Any insurance, self-insurance, or self-insured pool coverage maintained by City shall be
in excess of Grant Recipient’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
ii. Grant Recipient shall provide City and all additional insured for this work with written
notice of any policy cancellation within two business days of their receipt of such notice.
iii. If Grant Recipient maintains higher insurance limits than the minimums shown above,
City shall be insured for the full available limits of commercial general and excess or
umbrella liability maintained by Grant Recipient, irrespective of whether such limits
maintained by Grant Recipient are greater than those required by this Agreement or
whether any certificate of insurance furnished to the City evidences limits of liability lower
than those maintained by Grant Recipient.
iv. Failure on the part of Grant Recipient to maintain the insurance as required shall
constitute a material breach of the Agreement, upon which the City may, after giving at
least five business days’ notice to Grant Recipient to correct the breach, immediately
terminate the Agreement, or at its sole discretion, procure or renew such insurance and pay
any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid to
City on demand, or at the sole discretion of the City, offset against funds due Grant
Recipient from the City.
D. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating
of not less than A:VII.
E. Evidence of Coverage.As evidence of the insurance coverages required by this Agreement,
Grant Recipientshall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory
endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement,
evidencing the insurance requirements of the Agreement before commencement of the work.
Exhibit F- Restrictive CovenantAgreement
When Recorded Return to:
City Clerk
The City of Spokane Valley
10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT
GRANTOR: Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts
Center, a nonprofit corporation
GRANTEE: The City of Spokane Valley, a municipal
corporation of the State of Washington
ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 10-25-44: LOTS 3,5 AND 6 OF MIRABEAU
BINDING SITE PLAN (BSP-2020-0002),
EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOT 3
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THENCE
S67°15'19"E A DISTANCE OF 194.81 FEET
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT
ASSESSOR’S TAX PARCEL NO.: 45104.1105
THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT
This Restrictive Covenant Agreement (the “Covenant Agreement”) is effective as of the day of,
2023, and is made and executed by the Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
(the “Grant Recipient”), and by and in favor of the City of Spokane Valley (the “City”), a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington (the “City”). In this Covenant Agreement,
Grant Recipient and the City may also be referred to collectively as the “Parties” and
individually as “Party.”
RECITALS
A. Grant Recipient is the owner of real property located in the City of Spokane Valley, State
of Washington, legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made part hereof (the
“Property”).
B. Pursuant to an agreement, between the City and Grant Recipient, dated _______ 2023,
Grant Recipient has constructed a performing arts center (the “Facility”) on the Property
for the purpose of providing musical, theatrical, educational and cultural programming
for the public. A map of the Property and Facility is attached to and made part of this
Covenant Agreement as Exhibit B.
C. The purpose of this instrument is to place on record those certain Restrictive Covenants
(as defined below) which, pursuant to the City’s funding of the Project in the amount of
$785,714 to construct the Facility on said Property, requires that the Facility be restricted
to uses in accordance with the funds used to construct said Facility. The Property was
acquired by deed recorded under recording No. 4251-3962683, between Centennial
Properties, Inc. and Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center.
COVENANT AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein, Grant Recipient and the
City agree, covenant and declare that the Facility is subject to the following restrictive covenants,
which covenants shall run with the land and burden the Facility for the sole benefit of the City.
All the terms and provisions hereof shall be construed to effectuate the purposes set forth in this
Covenant Agreement and to sustain the validity hereof.
1. Covenant. Grant Recipient and the City agree and declare that the covenants and
conditions contained herein touch and concern the land and shall bind and the benefits
shall inure to, respectively, Grant Recipient and its successors and assigns and all
subsequent owners of the Facility, and to the City and its successors and assigns and all
subsequent owners of the City’s benefited property interests, subject to modification
thereof as specifically provided below. Each and every contract, deed or other instrument
hereafter executed conveying any portion or interest in the Facility, shall contain an
express provision making such conveyance subject to the covenants and conditions of
this Covenant Agreement, provided however, that any such contract, deed or other
instrument shall conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and accepted
subject to such covenants and conditions, regardless of whether or not such covenants
and conditions are set forth or incorporated by reference in such contract, deed or other
instrument.
2. Term. Grant Recipient covenants and declares on behalf of itself and all heirs, assigns,
and successors in interests into whose ownership the Facility might pass that the Facility
will be preserved and maintained in accordance with the restrictions and obligations
described in this Covenant Agreement for at least twenty (20) years. It is the intent of the
Grant Recipient that such covenants shall supersede any prior interests Grant Recipient
has in the Property and Facility and shall run with the land for the benefit of the City, and
be binding on any and all persons who acquire any portion of, or interest in, the Property
or Facility. Grant Recipient and the City agree that the City shall have standing to enforce
these covenants.
3. Public Purpose. Grant Recipient acknowledges thatthe Facility was constructed on the
Property for public purposes with funding from the City, and Grant Recipient covenants
that the Facility will be used asa performing arts center providing musical, theatrical,
educational and cultural programming to the public, which constitutes the public purpose
of the Grant Award, and that the Facility shall not be converted to a different status or use
for a period of twenty (20) years unless a full reimbursement of the City award amount is
made to the City.
4. Public Access. Grant Recipient covenants that it and any successor in interest will
maintain the Facility for as a performing arts center that constitutes the public purpose of
the Grant Award. The Facility shall be open and accessible to the public at reasonable
hours and times. Grant Recipient shall notify the public of the availability of use by
posting and updating that information on its website and by maintaining at entrances
and/or other locations openly visible signs with such information. Fees for use of the
Facility shall be no greater than those generally charged by public operators of similar
facilities in the City.
5. Parties Bound. This Covenant Agreement shall benefit and be enforceable only by City
and Grant Recipient and their successors or assigns and shall not be enforceable by any
third parties.
6. Remedies. The City, its successors, designees or assigns shall have the following
remedies against Grant Recipient, its successors, designees or assigns for violation of this
Covenant Agreement:
a. Default. If Grant Recipient fails to observe or perform any of the terms,
conditions, obligations, restrictions, covenants, representations or warranties of
this Covenant Agreement, and if such noncompliance is not corrected as provided
herein, then such noncompliance shall be considered an event of default.
b.Notice of Default. Before the City pursues a remedy against Grant Recipient for
breach of this Covenant Agreement, the City shall provide written notice
specifying the default to Grant Recipient. Grant Recipient shall thereafter have a
thirty (30) day period to cure such default (or if such default is not capable of cure
within thirty (30) days, such additional period as is reasonably necessary for
Grant Recipient to complete such cure, provided that Grant Recipient commences
cure within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursues it to
completion).
c. City’s Remedies. The City shall have available all remedies under law and
equity.
7. No Waiver. No delay in enforcing the provisions hereof as to any breach or violation
shall impair, damage or waive the right of the City to enforce the same or obtain relief
against or recover for the continuation or repetition of such breach or violation or any
other breach or violation thereof at any later time or times.
9. Miscellaneous Provisions.
9.1 Agreement to Record. Grant Recipient shall cause this Covenant Agreement to
be recorded in the real property records of Spokane County, Washington. Grant
Recipient shall pay all fees and charges incurred in connection with such
recording and shall provide the City with a copy of the recorded document.
9.2 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Covenant Agreement and of
every provision thereof.
9.3 Notices. Notices, certificates, reports, or other communications shall be deemed
delivered on the third day following the date on which the same have been mailed
by certified or registered mail, postage pre-paid, return receipt requested, or on
the date on which the same have been personally delivered with proof of receipt,
at the addresses specified below, or at such other addresses as may be specified in
writing by the parties listed below:
If to the City of Spokane Valley:
City Clerk
City of Spokane Valley
10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
If to Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center:
Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
P.O. Box 1368
Spokane Valley, WA 99037
9.4 Severability. If any provision of this Covenant Agreement shall be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining
provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
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mendments. This Covenant Agreement shall be amended only by a written
instrument executed by the Parties hereto or their respective successors in title,
and duly recorded in the real property records of Spokane County, Washington.
9.6 Governing Law; Venue; Attorneys’ Fees. This Covenant Agreement is entered
into in Spokane County, Washington. Disputes between City and Grant Recipient
shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Spokane
County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grant Recipientagrees that it may, at
City’s request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between City and
any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related
to Grant Recipient’s services or other actions under this Agreement. Grant
Recipient further agrees that the Arbitrator(s)’ decision therein shall be final and
binding on Grant Recipient and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court
having jurisdiction thereof.
9.7 Reliance. The City and Grant Recipient hereby recognize and agree that the
representations and covenants set forth herein may be relied upon by each other.
9.8 No Conflict with Other Documents. Grant Recipient and the City warrant that
they have not executed and will not execute any other agreement with provisions
contradictory to, or in opposition to, the provisions hereof, and that in any event
the requirements of this Covenant Agreement are paramount and controlling as to
the rights and obligations herein set forth and supersede any other requirements in
conflict herewith.
9.9 Sale or Transfer of the Facility. Grant Recipient agrees to notify the Cityat least
thirty (30) days’ prior to any sale or other transfer of Grant Recipient’s ownership
interest in the Facility.
9.10 Captions. The titles and headings of the sections of this Covenant Agreement
have been inserted for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered
a part hereof. They shall not in any way modify or restrict any of the terms or
provisions hereof or be considered or given any effect in construing this document
or any provision thereof or in ascertaining intent, if any question of intent shall
arise.
o Third Party Beneficiaries. This agreement is made and entered into for the
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sole protection and benefit of the Parties hereto and their successors and assigns.
No other person shall have any right of action based on any provision of this
Covenant Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center and the City
have executed this Covenant Agreement on the date set forth above.
GRANT RECIPIENT: Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
By:
THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington
By: _____________________________
Name: __________________________
Its: _____________________________
\[Notary Block on following page\]
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SPOKANE )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ____________________ is the
person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he/she signed this
instrument, on oath stated that he/she was authorized to execute the instrument and
acknowledged it as the ____________________ Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts
Center which is the _______________ of Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the
instrument.
Dated: ___________________
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
Print Name: _____________________
My Commission Expires: ___________
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SPOKANE )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ____________________ is the
person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he/she signed this
instrument, on oath stated that he/she was authorized to execute the instrument and
acknowledged it as the ____________________ of THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington, to be the free and voluntary act of such party
for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Dated: ___________________
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
Print Name: _____________________
My Commission Expires: ___________
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF
SPOKANE, STATE OF WA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOTS 3, 5 AND 6 OF MIRABEAU BINDING SITE PLAN BSP-2020-0002, RECORDED IN
BOOK 4 OF BINDING SITE PLANS, PAGES 68-69;
EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF SAID LOT 3 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, COMMON CORNER
WITEJ.LOT 2 OF SAID BINDING SITE PLAN;
THENCE S67°15'19"E, 194.81 FEET, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3;
THENCE S22°44'41"W, 290.79 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT
3;
THENCE N80°35'26"W, 67.78 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT OF SAID LOT 3;
THENCE N80°35'26"W, 238.68 FEET, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 TO THE
EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, OF MIRABEAU PARK.WAY;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOT 3 OF MIRABEAU BINDING SITE PLAN BSP- 2020-
0002, RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF BINDING SITE PLANS, PAGES 68-69, BEING A PORTION
OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 25
NORTH, RANGE 44 EAST, W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF MIRABEAU PARKWAY AND MANSFIELD
AVENUE;
THENCE S50°28'07"E, 77.99 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID MANSFIELD
AVENUE TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH
HAVING A RADIUS OF 415.00 FEET;
THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 41°24'58",
AN ARCH DISTANCE OF 299.98 FEET TO A POINT OF REVERSE CURVATURE OF
FUTURE MANSFIELD AVENUE;
THENCE N0l 053'05"W, 24.00 FEET ALONG THE RADIAL BEARING OF SAID CURVE TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONG SAID RADIAL BEARING A DISTANCE OF 3.00 FEET TO THE
BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH, HAVING A
RADIUS OF 388.00 FEET AND A RADIAL BEARING FROM THE RADIUS POINT OF SAID
CURVE OF SOI053'05"E;
THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 21°10'15",
AN ARC DISTANCE OF 143.37 FEET;
THENCE S11°11'37"W, 45.25 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF ANON-TANGENT CURVE
CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH, HAVING A RADIUS OF 574.00 FEET AND A RADIAL BEARING
FROM THE RADIUS POINT OF SAID CURVE OF NI 1°11'37''E;
THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF
13°04'42", AN ARC DISTANCE OF 131.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, STATE OF
WASHINGTON.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT EXHIBIT B
PROPERTY AND FACILITY MAP
EXHIBIT G
PREVAILING WAGE CERTIFICATION
The GRANT RECIPIENT, by its signature, certifies that all contractors and
subcontractors performing work on the Project shall comply with prevailing wage laws
set forth in Chapter 39.12 RCW, as applicable to the Project funded by this Agreement,
including but not limited to the filing of the “Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing
Wages” and “Affidavit of Wages Paid” as required by RCW 39.12.040. The GRANT
RECIPIENT shall maintain records sufficient to evidence compliance with Chapter 39.12
RCW, and shall make such records available for the City of Spokane Valley’s review
upon request.
For any funds are used by the GRANT RECIPIENT for the purpose of construction,
applicable State Prevailing Wages must be paid.
The GRANT RECIPIENT, by its signature, certifies that the declaration set forth
above has been reviewed and approved by the GRANT RECIPIENT’s governing body as
of the date and year written below.
_____________________________________
DATE:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 18, 2023 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply:
consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Update on graffiti removal
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: NA
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Administrative Report on January 10, 2023
BACKGROUND: In fall of 2022, the City received a $3,000 grant to be used towards community
clean-up as part of the Greater Spokane Community Safety Initiative. Funded through the
Washington State Department of Commerce, the Greater Spokane Community Safety Initiative
is a program of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council. The City has worked with
SCOPE to purchase graffiti removal supplies and use them as part of a pilot program to address
graffiti in Spokane Valley.
Since late spring, the City has been addressing graffiti on both public and private property through
several different means. First, the City utilizes Revival, our contracted ROW maintenance team,
to address graffiti on City property. This includes graffiti on bridges, stormwater facilities, and
other City property. Secondly, to address graffiti on private property, we have coordinated with
SCOPE to (1) obtain graffiti locations from Crime Check, (2) obtain consent from businesses to
enter and paint over graffiti, and (3) to use the supplies purchased through the grant to paint over
graffiti on private property. SCOPE volunteers and SVPD Officers have been using the City’s GIS
app to locate new graffiti and to allow SCOPE to use that information to quickly address it.
To date, SCOPE has engaged seven volunteers who have begun actively working clean up. They
have cleaned at least 15 sites to date and continue to increase coverage. As part of its work,
SCOPE has partnered with Fairchild Air Force Base, Horizon Credit Union, and the City for a one
day City-wide graffiti clean-up event on July 20. Volunteers will be teamed with SCOPE team
members and given sites to clean and the group will work to clean as much of the City as possible.
SCOPE has expended all of the grant funds to acquire equipment and paint, but is still using the
supplies to clean graffiti, including for the City clean-up day. Staff continue to monitor the usage
to develop an accurate cost of what a full-time graffiti removal program would cost and will return
at a later date with such information.
OPTIONS: Discussion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Supplies and equipment have been purchased with grant
funds. The City pays a portion of SCOPE’s costs through the Law Enforcement Interlocal
Agreement.
STAFF CONTACT:Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager; Chris Conway, SCOPE Director.
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint presentation
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 18, 2023 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply:
consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administration Report- Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project
Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
May 7, 2013: Administrative report, Bridging the Valley,
June 23, 2015: Council passed Resolution No. 15-005 adopting the 2016-2021 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which included the project
January 10, 2017: Motion consideration to acquire Pinecroft property
February 28, 2017: Council passed Resolution 17-006, amending the 2017 TIP which
included the project
March 28, 2017: Administrative report seeking Council consensus to move forward with
project design
May 23, 2017: Resolution No. 17-011 adopting the 2018-2023 Six-Year TIP, which
included the project
July 11, 2017: Motion consideration to select a Consultant for Phase 1 Design
October 17, 2017: Admin Report on Design Alternatives
March 27, 2018: Motion consideration to apply for Spokane Regional Transportation
Council’s (SRTC) federal grants, including the project
May 22, 2018: Motion consideration to apply for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and
Safety Improvements Program, FY2017, (CRISI #1) grant for the project
June 5, 2018: Motion consideration to apply for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD) grant
August 21, 2018: Motion consideration to apply for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and
Safety Improvements Program, FY2018, (CRISI #2) grant
December 4, 2018: Admin Report on Design Alternatives
June 4, 2019: Admin Report on Design Alternatives
June 4, 2019: Motion consideration to apply for BUILD grant
June 18, 2019: Motion consideration to advance Alternative 2 to Phase 2 design
April 14, 2020: Motion consideration to apply for BUILD grant
May 5, 2020: Motion consideration to authorize city manager to execute design
agreement with HDR
July 7, 2020: Motion consideration to authorize city manager to acquire the DeWitt
Living Trust property
July 7, 2020: Motion consideration to authorize city manager to acquire the DeRuwe
property
April 12, 2022: Motion consideration to authorize city manager to accept Avista Property
Donation
BACKGROUND: Since 2017, the City has been working on the design of the Pines Road/BNSF
Railroad Grade Separation Project. Design is nearing completion and staff is actively working on
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) agreement, right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, the RAISE
grant agreement, and utility relocations with several purveyors.
Staff has extensively coordinated withBNSF and is negotiatinga Construction and Maintenance
(C&M) agreement. This agreement currently includes the construction of the bridges by BNSF
forces, property rights for the permanent easement, and project construction/maintenance
requirements. The city is waiting for comments from BNSF to finalize the agreement. BNSF
expects to complete the bridge work this fall.
Seven properties were acquired using the early ROW acquisition process, including three that
were donated from Avista. The final ROW phase includes partial acquisitions from twelve
additional property owners. Of the remaining twelve property owners, the city has finalized
negotiations with five property owners. Three of the property owners are considered low risk
including Avista, BNSF, and East Valley School District. Staff expects that these acquisitions will
be completed in the upcoming weeks.
The acquisitions required from Lawless, Lawless Farrow Investments, BBR Investments, and
BMN Investments are higher risk and could jeopardize the project schedule. City staff will continue
negotiations with all remaining property owners but recommends proceeding with a Final Action
Ordinance to initiate the eminent domain process in case negotiations cannot be completed in a
timely manner.
Staff is also working with the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) on the execution of the RAISE
agreement. The RAISE agreement needs to be executed prior to the start of construction. Design
contract documents will be finalized after all property rights are acquired. The BNSF C&M
agreement, ROW acquisition, final design, and execution of funding agreements will all need to
be completed to begin construction next year.
OPTIONS: Discussion only
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion only
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The project is fully funded with a combination of local, state
and federal funds.
STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, PE – City Engineer
Erica Amsden, PE – CIP Engineering Manager
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS: Presentation
Draft Final Action Ordinance
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF LAND AND REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PINES ROAD/BNSF
GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION AND
TAKING OF LAND AND REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY
THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE COSTS OF SAID PROPERTY
ACQUISITION; DIRECTING THE INITIATION OF APPROPRIATE
PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID
CONDEMNATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, by 2006 the Spokane Regional Transportation Council had identified a grade
separation of Pines Road and BNSF railroad tracks as a means of supporting freight mobility and improving
safety; and
WHEREAS, the current plan of the Spokane Regional Transportation Council, known as Horizon
2045, identifies a Pines Road/BNSF grade separation project as a regionally significant project; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2017-2037, adopted December 2016 by
Ordinance 16-018, amended by Ordinance 18-014, and by Ordinance 19-004, states on page 5-84 that
“Spokane Valley continues to strongly support the grade separation projects of the BNSF mainline at major
roads like Park, Pines, and Barker.”; and
WHEREAS, through the adoption of the 2023 Annual Budget, the City Council’s goals include
advancing “the Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation project to construction….”; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a process of assessing design criteria and basis of design that
included benefit-cost analysis and value engineering, which resulted in a final version of the Pines
Road/BNSF Separation project that includes: 1) grade separation of Pines Road and the BNSF railroad
tracks; 2) replacement of the existing signalized intersection at Pines Road/Trent Avenue with a
roundabout; and 3) sidewalk and ADA accessible improvements (hereafter the “project”); and
WHEREAS, the above-stated actions of the City Council were, and are, consistent with state law
and with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the public health, safety, necessity, and convenience
demand that the project be undertaken at this time and that in order to carry out the project it is necessary
at this time for the City to acquire land and real property interests described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares it necessary and in the best interest of the public
that land and real property interests described herein be condemned, appropriated, and taken for public use,
subject to the making or paying of just compensation to the owners thereof in the manner provided by law;
and
WHEREAS, notice of the planned final action set forth herein was duly provided in accordance
with RCW 8.12.005 and RCW 8.25.290.
Ordinance 23-XXX Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project Page 1 of 3
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NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, do ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Public Use and Necessity. The certain land and real property interests within the City
of Spokane Valley and unincorporated Spokane County, Washington, in the vicinity of the crossing of
Barker Road of BNSF railroad tracks near Trent Avenue (SR 290) in the City of Spokane Valley and
unincorporated Spokane County, Washington, and further described in the attached Exhibits.(subsequently
referred to collectively as the “property”), are necessary for construction of the Pines Road/BNSF Grade
Separation project. The City of Spokane Valley finds that construction of the project is a public use,
specifically including: 1) grade separation of Pines Road and the BNSF railroad tracks; 2) replacement of
the existing signalized intersection at Pines Road/Trent Avenue with a roundabout; and 3) sidewalk and
ADA accessible improvements. The City Council specifically finds that construction of the project is
necessary and in the best interest of the citizens.
Section 2. Funding. The project, including the cost and expense of acquiring the property, will be
paid from any of several funding sources, including federal funding, state funding, and the allocation of
funds directly from the City, and from other monies applicable thereto or that the City may obtain. The
City Manager or his designees are hereby authorized to continue negotiations with and make offers to the
owners of the property for the purposes of making or paying just compensation and to approve the payment
of just compensation as negotiated with said owners or as ordered by the Court.
Section 3. Eminent Domain. In the absence of negotiated purchases with the owners of the
property, the City Manager and/or his designees are hereby authorized to commence condemnation
proceedings for the property, pursuant to law, to determine and make or pay just compensation, and to take
such other steps as may be necessary to complete acquisition of the property. In so doing, the City Manager
and/or his designees are authorized to adjust the extent of the property and property interests taken or
acquired to facilitate implementation of this ordinance, provided that such adjustment shall not be
inconsistent with the project. Nothing in this ordinance limits the City in its identification and acquisition
of property and property rights necessary for these purposes. The City reserves the right to acquire other
or different property in support of the project, as the same exists or may in the future be revised. The City
Manager and/or his designees are further authorized to approve and enter into any and all such agreements,
stipulations, and orders necessary to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Corrections. Upon the approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to
make necessary corrections to this Ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener’s/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any
references thereto.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City as provided by
law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley this ___ day of July, 2023.
Ordinance 23-XXX Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project Page 2 of 3
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ATTEST: Pam Haley, Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication: _____________
Effective Date: _________________
Ordinance 23-XXX Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project Page 3 of 3
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 18, 2023 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
informationadmin. reportpending legislationexecutive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Council Goals and Priorities for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
(LTAC).
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: State Law RCW 82.08 and 67.28; Spokane Valley Municipal
Code 3.20
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: No action on the 2023 process leading to 2024
awards has been taken thus far. Council goals and priorities for using lodging tax revenues to
benefit tourism in Spokane Valley were last reviewed by Council on August 16, 2022.
BACKGROUND:
The Tax Rate:
Pursuant to SVMC 3.20.010, the City has imposed and levied a total tax of 3.3 percent on the
furnishing of lodging that occurs with Spokane Valley. The total tax is made of two portions and
each portion may be used for different purposes.
“2% Portion”: The amounts from the first 2% are referred to as the “2% Portion” and may be
used for any and all of the four purposes allowed by State law (identified below). All financial
activity for the 2% portion is recorded in City’s Hotel/Motel Tax Fund #105. Historically, the
City’s lodging tax awards have come from the 2% portion. This tax is taken as a credit against
the 6.5% state sales tax, so that the total tax a patron pays in retail sales tax and the hotel/motel
tax combined is equal to the retail sales tax in the jurisdiction – which for Spokane Valley is
8.9%. The estimated revenues for the initial 2% lodging tax in the 2023 Budget is currently
$900,000. This revenue stream has completely recovered to pre-pandemic levels and even
historic highs after being heavily affected by pandemic related closures.
“1.3% Portion”: The amounts in Fund #104 from the additional 1.3% are referred to as the “1.3%
Portion” and have specifically been limited by City Council to be used “solely for capital
expenditures for acquiring, constructing, making improvements to or other related capital
expenditures for large sporting venues, or venues for tourism-related facilities, which facilities
generate overnight guests at lodging facilities….” See SVMC 3.20.020(B). All financial activity
for the 1.3% portion is recorded in City’s Hotel/Motel Tax – Tourism Facilities Fund #104. This
tax is in addition to the existing 8.9% sales tax imposed in Spokane Valley, and when combined
with a 2.0% lodging tax imposed by the Spokane Public Facilities District, it causes the total
lodging tax rate in Spokane Valley to equal 12.0%. The current estimate for this tax in the 2023
Budget is $600,000. As discussed above with the 2% tax, this revenue stream has recovered
from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The combined sales and lodging tax rates are shown in the table below:
Tax Components
RetailHotel
Sales tax
State of Washington6.50%4.50%
City of Spokane Valley0.85%0.85%
Spokane County0.15%0.15%
Criminal Justice0.10%0.10%
Spokane PFD0.10%0.10%
Public Safety0.10%0.10%
Juvenile Jail0.10%0.10%
Mental Health0.10%0.10%
Law Enforcement Communications0.10%0.10%
Spokane Transit Authority0.80%0.60%
Total sales tax8.90%6.70%
Lodging tax
City of Spokane Valley (initial 2.0% tax)0.00%2.00%
City of Spokane Valley (additional 1.3% tax)0.00%1.30%
Spokane PFD0.00%2.00%
Total lodging tax0.00%5.30%
Total tax8.90%12.00%
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
The organizations to which the tax proceeds are distributed are ultimately determined by the
City Council which receives a recommendation from the LTAC. The LTAC is comprised of five
members who are appointed by the City Council, and by State law the Committee membership
must include:
At least two representatives of businesses that are required to collect the tax,
At least two people who are involved in activities that are authorized to be funded by the
tax, and
One elected city official who serves as chairperson of the LTAC.
The LTAC makes its recommendations based upon a combination of written application
materials and a presentation that is made to them by each applicant.
State Rules Governing Use of the Initial 2% Lodging Tax
Washington law allows the City to impose lodging taxes and to use the revenues for the
following purposes:
Tourism marketing.
The marketing and operations of special events and festivals.
The operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated
by a municipality or public facility district.
The operations (but not capital expenditures) of tourism-related facilities owned or
operated by non-profit organizations.
Washington law also establishes application and reporting procedures for cities with a
population of greater than 5,000. Applicants must submit their applications to the Lodging Tax
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Advisory Committee (LTAC) including in that application estimates of how money awarded to
them will result in increases in the number of people traveling for business or pleasure on a trip
in the following categories:
Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid
accommodations;
To a place 50 miles or more one way from their place of residence or business for the
day or staying overnight; or
From another country or state outside their place of residence or their business.
The options for City Council action have been viewed as primarily being limited to either (1)
approving some or all of the listed recipients and amounts recommended by the LTAC or (2) not
approving any recipients and having the LTAC revise its recommendation for further City
Council action. However, under RCW 67.28.1817, a municipality may propose “a change in the
use of revenue received under \[RCW 67.28\],” but must submit the proposal to the LTAC for
review and comment. Then, the LTAC must be given at least 45 days to review and provide
comments prior to final action by the municipality. This allows the City Council to conduct its
own review of the materials submitted, including the minutes and recommended amounts by the
LTAC, to come up with its own proposed distribution of the revenue for any of the applicants,
which may be the same or different from the LTAC recommendation. If it is different, the City
must give the LTAC 45 days to review and provide comments on the proposed revised
distribution before taking final action.
Council Goals and Priorities for Use of the Initial 2% Lodging Tax
Annually Council discusses and adopts goals and priorities that it encourages the LTAC to
consider when making award recommendations. As of the 2023 award year, these goals are as
follows:
1. Council desires to direct awards toward funding new and innovative projects, activities,
events or festivals that will distinguish Spokane Valley as a tourism destination and result in
increases to Spokane Valley tourism. As part of this goal, Council will use lodging taxes for
the purposes allowed in State law, which include:
a. Tourism marketing
b. The marketing and operations of special events and festivals
c. The operation and capital expenditures of tourism related facilities owned or operated by
a municipality or public facility district
d. The operation (but not capital expenditures) of tourism related facilities owned or
operated by non-profit organizations.
2. Council will prioritize funding for destination marketing projects that promote the City as a
tourist destination and for capital expenditures to develop tourism destination facilities or
venues within Spokane Valley as a means of drawing additional visitors to the City
(recognizing that this option is limited to facilities owned by a municipality or public facility
district).
3. Council recognizes that lodging nights are an important measure of a successful event or
marketing program and will place higher consideration on events or programs with a
demonstrable history of increasing overnight stays. Council may also take into consideration
to a lesser degree the economic impact of all major components of our tourism-based
economy including shopping, dining and overnight visits.
4. Council will take into consideration revenues received by applicants that were derived from
other sources within Spokane Valley and other municipal entities and agencies such as any
standing Tourism Promotion Authority and the Spokane Public Facilities District.
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5. An award to any particular applicant cannot be greater than the dollar amount requested in
that applicant’s application.
2023 Timeline Leading to 2024 Awards of the 2.0% Portion Lodging Tax
The calendar we plan to follow in 2023 for 2024 lodging tax awards is as follows:
Tues7/18/2023Admin Report - Review Council goals and priorities for use of
lodging tax proceeds.
Tues8/8/2023Motion seeking Council approval of goals and priorities for the use of
lodging tax proceeds.
Fri8/25/2023City runs notice in newspaper, places on web site, and sends letters to
2023 award recipients and others agencies that may have expressed
interest.
Fri9/29/2023Grant proposals are due to City by 4pm (no late submittals will be
accepted).
Fri10/6/2023Applications sent to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for review.
Mid - OctoberApplicant presentations to Committee.
Tues11/7/2023Formal Council Meeting
Admin Report: LTAC Recommendations to City Council
Tues12/12/2023Formal Council Meeting
City Council Motion Consideration: Award Lodging Tax for 2024
Applicant Requirements
Beginning in 2023, the application and award process was opened to for-profit organizations as
well as non-profit organizations for tourism promotion projects. Prior to this, the City has
historically limited applicants for lodging tax awards to non-profit organizations; however, there
is no limitation in State law that requires recipients of lodging tax awards to be non-profits for
tourism promotion purposes, and the limitation appears to have been a policy decision by the
City. Allowing all types of entities to apply for tourism promotion awards broadened the type and
scope of projects that were considered for award during the 2023 process. This being the case,
the 2024 application and award process will again be open to for-profit organizations as well as
non-profit organizations for tourism promotion projects.
OPTIONS: Discussion of Council goals and priorities for lodging taxes to be communicated to
the LTAC and applicants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: This is a discussion item only, but staff is:
1. Seeking consensus from the Council on the goals and priorities the LTAC should consider
when evaluating applications; this is scheduled to come before Council as a motion
th
consideration at the August 8 Council meeting; and
2. Communicating to Council that the 2024 Budget is again being developed to set aside
$30,000 of lodging tax revenues to enhance CenterPlace advertising expenses resulting in
an increase in that marketing budget from $30,000 to $60,000. The Council is able to make
this decision independent of any input from the LTAC because this represents a historical
use by the City. If the City desired the use of any additional lodging tax proceeds, it would
be required to utilize the same application process noted above that is required of all other
agencies seeking funding.
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BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: In 2023 the 2% portion of the lodging tax is currently
budgeted at $900,000 and the 1.3% portion at $600,000. Lodging tax collections have exceeded
pre-pandemic levels. We will be watching revenue collections closely as the year progresses;
however, staff expects 2024 budgeted amounts to approximate the 2023 budgeted amounts.
STAFF CONTACT: Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director; Sarah Farr, Accountant/Budget Analyst
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS:
2% Lodging Tax Award History – 2019 through 2023
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 18, 2023 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business C new business public hearing
informationadmin. reportpending legislationexecutive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:AdministrativeReport: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Consortium Agreement
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: CDBG – Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);
Chapter 39.34 RCW
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: In 2020, the City entered into a three-year interlocal
agreement (2021, 2022 and 2023) to participate in the Spokane County (County) CDBG Consortium. On
June 27, 2023, City Council elected to defer its entitlement and to participate as part of the urban county
consortium.
BACKGROUND: Staff discussed the upcoming requalification deadline for the CDBG program, and
potential options for moving forward May 9, May 23, June 20, and June 27, 2023.
According to HUD, the City’s CDBG and HOME allocation for 2023 is $605,710 and $402,820, respectively.
In 2023, the County qualified for ESG funding for the first time in the amount of $146,506. The City is not
entitled to ESG funds.
Since 2005, the City has elected to defer its entitlement and participate as part of the urban county
consortium. The following options were discussed with Council and also their financial impact to the City
and the region:
1. Accept entitlement status and receive CDBG funds directly from HUD.
2. Accept entitlement status and enter into a joint agreement with Spokane County.
3. Defer entitlement status and participate through the State CDBG program; or
4. Defer entitlement status and participate as part of the urban county with Spokane County.
Council discussed extensively the benefits, challenges, and cost implications to the City and region of
Option 1 and Option 4 in light of the ongoing discussions of a potential entity that may be formed to handle
homelessness for the region. The current proposal from the volunteer team that is leading this effort is to
transfer all of the federal, state and local funds that come to region for homelessness, housing, mental
health and criminal justice, including HUD entitlement funds. Council was concerned if the City continued
to defer entitlement and participated as part of the urban county consortium that the City’s allocation for
CDBG and HOME could be transferred to the potential regional entity without Council consent.
Staff had numerous discussions with Spokane County staff, including Housing and Community
Development Administrator, George Dahl and Spokane County CEO, Scott Simmons. City staff have
indicated that City control over City’s set-aside is a critical issue and requested input from Spokane County
on whether they would entertain such proposed language. Prior to the last council meeting on June 27,
2023, the County had not provided formal comment to the City’s proposed changes to the agreement and
could not assure that it would agree to a status quo agreement that retains the existing set-aside pending
the Board of County Commissioners’ decision on participation in the regional homeless entity. They further
stated that they are in a holding pattern until after the Regional Homeless Entity public presentation on June
28, 2023.
After much discussion, Council passed a motion choosing Option 4 on June 27, 2023, and directed staff to
continue to negotiate the consortium agreement with Spokane County. County and City staff have had
multiple meetings to discuss potential changes to the agreement. Spokane County staff will discuss the
agreement with the board of County Commissioners on July 18, 2023.
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The latest draft agreement is attached. Changes will be discussed in detail at the Council meeting
on July 18. HUD requires that the executed agreement be submitted to them by August 4, 2024.
OPTIONS: Discussion only
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion only
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager; Gloria Mantz, City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
Cooperation Agreement for CDBG and Related Funds
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SpokaneCounty
WASHJNGTOK
HOUSING,ANDCOMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT
George Dahl, Administrator
\[DATE\]
Mr. John Hohman
City Manager
City of Spokane Valley
10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Dear Mr. Hohman:
Enclosed is your executed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for participating in the Spokane
County Urban Consortium for 2021-2024-20276. Thank you.
Sincerely,
____\[County Staff Signature\]________________
\[County Staff Name\]
\[County Staff Title\]
Enclosures
www.spokanecounty.org/CSHCD
312 West 8th Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99204
509.477.5722 T I 800.273.5864 I 800.833.6384 Relay I 509.477.6827F
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
AND RELATED FUNDS (HOME, ESG, AHTF,
HHAA)
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between Spokane County (hereinafter called the County)
and the City of Spokane Valley (hereinafter called the City) this ______ day of _______, 2023.
WITNESS ETH
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of I 96LI, the Fair Housing Act, Section I 09 of Title I of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Spokane County is entitled to
receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for federal fiscal years 2021, 20222024, 2025,
and 20232026; and
WHEREAS, the amount of CDBG funds to which the County may be entitled is in part dependent upon
the population of other CDBG eligible applicant cities and towns which by this Agreement elect to participate
in the CDBG and HOME Entitlement Program with the County; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Cooperation Agreement. which is entered into pursuant to, and in accordance
with the State Interlocal Cooperation Act, RCW 39.34 is to plan for. and administer the CDBG Program
and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein and the mutual benefits received
hereunder, the parties agree as follows:
I. The City may not apply for grants under the Small Cities or StaleState CDBG Programs from
appropriations for fiscal years 2021, 20222024, 2025, and 20232026, the years during which the City
is participating in the Spokane County CDBG and HOME Program.
2. The City may not participate in a HOME consortium except through Spokane County, regardless of
whether Spokane County receives a HOME formula allocation.
3.The Spokane County urban county qualification period is federal fiscal years 2021, 20222024,
2025, and 20232026.
4. This Agreement remains in effect until the CDBG and HOME funds and income received for federal
fiscal years 2021, 20222024, 2025, and 20232026 are expended and the funded activities are
completed. The County and the City may not terminate or withdraw from this Agreement while
the Agreement remains in effect.
5. The County and the City agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, community
renewal and lower-income housing assistance activities.
6. The County and the City will take all actions necessary to assure compliance with the urban county's
certification under section 104(b) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, as amended, regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act,
and affirmatively furthering fair housing. This includes the obligation to comply with section 109
of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which incorporates Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as well as
obligation to comply with other applicable laws.
7. The County will not use CDBG or HOME funding for activities in, or in support of a City that does
not affirmatively further fair housing within the City's jurisdiction or that impedes the County's
actions to comply with the County's fair housing certification.
8. The City has adopted and is enforcing: a) a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law
enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil
rights demonstrations; and, b) a policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically
barring entrance to, or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil
rights demonstrations within jurisdictions.
9. The County and the City will not obstruct the implementation of the approved Consolidated Housing
and Community Development Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plan(s) during the period covered
by this Agreement.
10. The County will establish a City set-aside based on Washington States Office of Financial
Management’s (OFM) 20202023 April 1 Population Estimates pursuant to the level of CDBG,
HOME, and ESG funds appropriated to HUD.
11. The County and the City have agreed to implement additional administration improvements,
including adding participating cities' and towns' logos on all CDBG plans and other related
documents, and allowing key City staff access to applications for CDBG, and HOME, and ESG
projects being considered for funding within the City for the purpose of viewing applications and
preparing a list of projects and proposed funding amounts for presentation to the City Council for
recommendations of support. recommendations will be presented The City’s Council representatives
to the Spokane County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC) by
City will communicate recommendations to the HCDAC board, and recommendations will inform
the City’s HCDAC representatives during the preliminary allocation meeting in January.meetings.
The County will also incorporate City Council’s recommendations to amend the Consolidated Plan.
12. The County is responsible for allocating CDBG, HOME, and ESG resources annually. Annual
resource allocations will be made following an Urban Consortium review and selection process as
approved by the Board of County Commissioners. has final responsibility for selecting CDBG,
HOME, and HOMEESG activities and annually filing the Consolidated Housing and Community
Development Annual Action Plan and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
13. The County and City are subject to the same requirements applicable to CDBG subrecipients,
including the requirement of a written agreement set forth in 24 CFR 570.503.
14. The County and City may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to
another such metropolitan city, urban county, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe, or
insular area that directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits
or non-Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under title I of the Act.
15. The City agrees to participate in the Regional County Homeless Program and Regional Affordable
Housing Trust Fund Program, both which authorizeauthorizes the HCDAC to serve as the regional
body for reviewing proposals, initiatives, and making funding recommendations for Affordable
Housing Trust Fund (2060) and Homeless Housing Assistance Act (HHAA - 2163, 1359, and 2331)
activities.
16. The HCDAC will review CDBG, HOME, ESG, Affordable Housing Trust Fund (2060), and, as may
be determined appropriate by separate agreement, Homeless Housing Assistance Act (HHAA - 2163,
1359, and 2331)), program policies, plans, and applicant funding proposals and recommend to the
Board of County Commissioners and, as may be deemed appropriate, the City Council, funding of
applicant proposals.
17. The HCDAC will include a minimum of one representative appointed by the Mayor of the City and
approved by the Spokane County Board of Commissioners. Additional representatives will be added
based on the Washington States Office of Financial Management’s (OFM) April 1 Population
Estimate, pursuant to the HCDAC By-Laws.
18. T
he Parties agree that the County shall not allocate, direct, or commit any portion of the City set-
aside of the entitlement funds covered as part of this agreement to any formal regional homeless
collaborative entity without prior approval of the City Council. In the event Spokane County elects
to participate in a regional homeless collaborative entity and the City Council does not agree to
allocate, direct, or commit any or all of the City set-aside of the entitlement funds covered as part of
this agreement to the regional homeless collaborative entity, Spokane County shall directly pass-
through all of the City’s set-aside to the City consistent with Section 10 of this agreement plus the
proportionate funds allowed by HUD for administration. The Parties agree to negotiate appropriate
administrative responsibilities associated with HUD Entitlement funds consistent with the Parties’
respective responsibilities under this Agreement and all associated HUD requirements.
This Agreement is entered into this ________ day of _________, 2023.
City of Spokane Valley Spokane County
__________________________________ __________________________________
John Hohman Mary Kuney
City Manager Chair, Spokane County Board of Commissioners
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 18, 2023 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
informationadmin. reportpending legislationexecutive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative Report – 2024 Vehicle/Equipment Requests
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Annual City Budget Adoptions
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Fleet Management Program contains approximately 40 vehicles, 11 snowplows, and
4 miscellaneous pieces of equipment. This fleet, overseen by the Public Works Superintendent
and maintained by the City’s one mechanic, contains vehicles and equipment that eventually
reach the end of their useful life. Once they reach that point, the City, through the annual budget
process, surpluses the vehicles/equipment and purchases replacements.
The proposed 2024 budget presented to Council at the June 13, 2023, Budget Workshop included
Supplemental Budget Requests from the Fleet Management Program to replace four vehicles,
one snowplow, and one backhoe. Additionally, there was a request to purchase a new vehicle
from the Stormwater Management Fund #402 to support the proactive level of effort identified by
Council in conjunction with the new 2023 stormwater rates.
At this time, staff is bringing forward information, and Council Consensus Requests, on three of
the vehicles, the snowplow, and the backhoe, as summarized below.
Fleet Vehicles
Fleet #2-301 Replacement (2004 Ford Taurus)
The existing vehicle is 19 years old with 47,000 miles and is currently being used by the City’s
Facility Maintenance staff for facility service calls and maintenance duties. The plan is to
surplus this vehicle and replace it with a new pickup consistent with other fleet vehicles. The
cost of the replacement vehicle is approximately $60,000.
Currently, this vehicle requires a significant amount of maintenance effort due to its age. The
most significant issue currently is electrical system issues which occur on an almost-daily
basis. Significant maintenance will be necessary to keep it in service for the remainder of
2023.
Fleet #4-009 Replacement (2014 Ford Escape)
The existing vehicle is nine years old with 72,000 miles and is currently being used by the
City’s Building Inspection staff for inspection duties. The plan is to surplus this vehicle and
replace it with a new pickup consistent with other inspection vehicles. The cost of the
replacement vehicle is approximately $60,000.
This vehicle, as with the other Escapes in the City’s fleet, has historically required major
maintenance work to keep it operational. Currently, the vehicle is operating with only three
full cylinders, and is in need of more major work to keep it operational for the remainder of
2023.
New Vehicle for Stormwater Utility
In 2022, Council established a new Stormwater Utility Rate which will provide a proactive level
of stormwater services for the City and its residents. As part of the rate increase, additional
staff and equipment was approved. Currently, the City has added a new Stormwater Program
Coordinator (field technician) that will be tasked with inspecting, maintaining, and
documenting the storm drainage facilities throughout the City. To complete these tasks, the
Coordinator requires a vehicle. The cost of the new vehicle is approximately $60,000.
Fleet Vehicles – Consensus Request
In working with the various fleet vendors the City uses, it has come to our attention that the
City will have the opportunity to acquire additional vehicles in 2023, as manufacturers have
“caught up” on production backlog. Given the availability of vehicles, staff is seeking
consensus to purchase the identified fleet vehicles if the opportunity arises in 2023.
Purchasing any of these vehicles will require that the costs be included in a future budget
amendment. There are adequate funds in the City’s Equipment Rental and Replacement
Fund #501 to purchase the replacement vehicles, and the City’s Stormwater Utility Fund #402
to complete the new vehicle purchase.
Fleet Equipment
Snowplow #204 Replacement
In the City’s Snowplow Fleet Program, Snowplow #204, a 1995 vehicle acquired by the City
in 2009, is the oldest snowplow in the fleet. Based on the Snowplow Replacement Program
given consensus by City Council in 2022, it is slated for replacement in 2024, as there were
significant expenditures to keep it operational during the 2022/2023 winter season.
Backhoe #5-213 Replacement
The City’s existing backhoe is 12 years old and is currently being used by the City’s Streets
Maintenance Division. During winter operations, the equipment is primarily used as a backup
to the front-end loader for salt loading. During other times of the year, the equipment is used
for street maintenance, storm utility maintenance, parks maintenance and facilities
maintenance. Unfortunately, the backhoe as not intended for winter operations and salt
loading, requiring significant electrical and hydraulic repairs to keep it operable. The purchase
of a new backhoe will include provisions and coatings allowing it to be used year-round.
Fleet Equipment – Consensus Request
As Council is aware from information previously presented by staff, obtaining equipment can
be a long process, beginning with ordering, followed by manufacturing, and finally delivery.
This process can take 12 to 24 months to complete. It has come to staff’s attention that the
equipment ordering window for 2024 is now open and is expected to stay open for
approximately three weeks. Staff is seeking Council consensus to place the orders for the
2024 snowplow and 2024 backhoe. Expenditures will not be borne by the City until delivery
of the equipment, which his anticipated in 12 to 24 months. When the expenditures are made
in 2024, the City’s Equipment Rental and Replacement Fund #501 will have sufficient funds
to complete the purchases.
OPTIONS: 1) Provide consensus for fleet vehicle purchases and fleet equipment ordering as
presented, or 2) Provide other direction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Provide Council Consensus to purchase fleet vehicles
if they become available and order fleet equipment, as presented.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The City’s Equipment Rental and Replacement Fund #501 is
the fund whereby all major equipment, vehicles, and snowplows are purchased and maintained.
Other City departments purchase their initial vehicles for, and lease their equipment from, this
fund.
The anticipated expenditure for the identified replacement vehicles from Equipment Rental and
Replacement Fund #501 is $120,000. The fund has adequate resources to make these
purchases, which will be included in a future 2023 Budget Amendment. The new vehicle purchase
for the Stormwater Utility will be funded by the Stormwater Management Fund #402, of which
there are sufficient funds for the $60,000 purchase. This purchase will also be included in a future
2023 Budget Amendment to account for the 2023 expenditure.
There are no current expenditures associated with the equipment (snowplow and backhoe)
purchases as their costs are included in the proposed 2024 City Budget.
STAFF CONTACT: Bill Helbig, Community & Public Works Director
DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
as of July 12, 2023; 1:45 p.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
July 25, 2023 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue July 18\]
Proclamation: National Night Out
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Resolution 23- ____ Recording Fees – Erik Lamb and Gloria Mantz (10 minutes)
3. Motion Consideration: Urban Consortium – Erik Lamb (10 minutes)
4. Admin Report: Spokane County Emergency Management – Virginia Clough, Chandra Fox (15 minutes)
5. Admin Report: Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CPA-23-01 – Levi Basinger (10 minutes)
6. Admin Report: Council 2024 Budget Goals – John Hohman (15 minutes)
7. Admin Report: ADU Regulation Update, CTA- 2023-0002 – Lori Barlow (10 minutes)
8. Update on “Blake Fix” – Erik Lamb (10 minutes)
9. Admin Report: Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
10. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports; Fire Dept Monthly Report \[*estimated meeting: 90 mins\]
July 26, 2023 – State of the City Address
August 1, 2023 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. (meeting cancelled – National Night Out)
August 8, 2023, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Aug 1\]
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. First Reading Ordinance 23-__, Comp Plan Amendment – Levi Basinger (10 minutes)
3. First Reading Ordinance 23-__ Comp Plan Amendment, Zoning map – Levi Basinger (5 minutes)
4. First Reading Ordinance 23 -___ADU Regulations – Lori Barlow (10 minutes)
5. Motion Consideration: Council Goals & Priorities for Use of Lodging Tax – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
6. Admin Report: Avista Stadium Update – John Hohman, Chris Duff (10 minutes)
7. Admin Report: Park Maintenance Contract – John Bottelli (5 minutes)
\[*estimated meeting: 55 mins\]
August 15, 2023 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Aug 8\]
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Second Reading Ordinance 23- ___Comp Plan Amendment – Levi Basinger (10 minutes)
2. Second Reading Ordinance 23-___Comp Plan Amendment, Zoning map – Levi Basinger (5 minutes)
3. Second Reading Ordinance 23 -___ ADU Regulations – Lori Barlow (10 minutes)
4. Motion Consideration: Council 2024 Budget Goals – Chelsie Taylor, John Hohman (15 minutes)
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
5. Admin Report: TPA Update – Mike Basinger, Lesli Brassfield
5. Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
August 22, 2023 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Aug 15\]
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
3. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports; Fire Dept Monthly Report
August 29, 2023 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Aug 22\]
1. 2024 Budget, Estimated Revenues & Expenditures – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
September 5, 2023 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Aug 29\]
1. Draft 2024 Legislative Agenda Update – Virginia Clough, Briahna Murray (10 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
Draft Advance Agenda 7/13/2023 1:32:38 PM Page 1 of 2
September 12, 2023, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Sept 5\]
Proclamation: Constitution Week
1. PUBLIC HEARING #1, 2024 Budget, Revenues & Property Tax – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes, Motion to set 2024 Budget Hearing for Oct 10) (5 minutes)
3. Motion Consideration: 2024 Legislative Agenda – Virginia Clough (5 minutes)
September 19, 2023 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Sept 12\]
1. Proposed Ordinance Adoption 2024 Property Taxes – Chelsie Taylor (5 minutes)
2. Outside Agency Presentations (1: Social Service Agencies; 2: Eco. Dev Agencies–Chelsie Taylor (~100 minutes)
3. Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
September 26, 2023 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Sept 19\]
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
3. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports; Fire Dept Monthly Report
October 3, 2023 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Sept 26\]
Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
1. City Manager Presentation, 2024 Preliminary Budget – John Hohman (40 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
October 10, 2023, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Oct 3\]
1. PUBLIC HEARING #2, 2024 Budget – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
2. First Reading Ordinance 23-___ Property Tax Ordinance – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
3. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
4. Admin Report: 2023 Budget Amendment – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
October 17, 2023 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Oct 10\]
1. Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
October 24, 2023 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Oct 17\]
1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2023 Budget Amendment – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
2. First Reading Ordinance 23-__ Amending 2023 Budget – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
3. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
4. Second Reading Ordinance 23-___Property Tax Ordinance – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
5. First Reading Ordinance 23-___Adopting 2024 Budget – Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes)
6. Motion Consideration: Awards to Outside Agencies (Soc Service; Eco. Dev. Agencies) -C.Taylor (15 minutes)
7. Admin Report: Advance Agenda – Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
8. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports; Fire Dept Monthly Report
*time for public or council comments not included
OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
9-1-1 calls (delays, holding, etc.)
ADU
Appleway Trail Amenities
Basement space
Governance Manual
LTAC Alt Appts
Mirabeau Park Forestry Mgmt.
Park Lighting
Parking, Junk Vehicles, etc.
PFD Presentation
Prosecutor Services
Protection of Utility Infrastructures
SCRAPS
SNAP Financial Assistance
St. O&M Pavement Preservation
Street Scaping, signs, trees, etc.(info)
Transportation Benefit District
Vehicle Wgt Infrastructure Impact
Yellowstone Franchise Agreement
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